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BY MIKE CARTERChetwynd Echo Reporter

–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – If you heard sirens

Saturday night, it was for one of tworeasons; or perhaps both.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s,Cops for Cancer “Tour de North”rolled trough town with the help of aChetwynd Volunteer Fire

Department escort, sirens a blazing. However, the 23 riders and eight

support vehicles, which were sched-uled to arrive at 5 p.m., weredelayed by a number of factors,including the high-speed pursuitwhich roared through the centre ofChetwynd just after 6 p.m.

It was at this time that theChetwynd RCMP detachment saysit observed a grey Escalade travel-ling at a high rate of speed onHighway 29, north of Chetwynd.

The vehicle was driven by BryanWayne Best who is known to thepolice.

Best was allegedly observed earli-er in the evening throwing a beer

can out of the window of theEscalade.

Officers proceeded to pull himover and investigate what theyassumed was an impaired drivingincident. Best then fled from thepolice on foot, before he was able tojump back into his vehicle.

Once in the vehicle, Best allegedlygrabbed a hold of the arm of aChetwynd RCMP officer whoattempted to stop him from gettinginto the vehicle, apparently drag-ging him for about 30 yards beforethe officer was able to break free.

He was not seriously injured.

High speed police chasedelays Cops for Cancer

Please see "BEST," page 2

While there were no injuries sustained in the high speed chase Saturday evening between a local man and RCMP,their vehicles tell a different story. Photos by Mike Carter

RCMP officerdragged by armfor 30-yards


–––––––––––––– VANCOUVER – Municipal lead-

ers from across the province havegathered this week for the annualmeeting of the minds, the Union ofBritish Columbia Municipalitiesconvention.

The event promises many oppor-tunities for networking among localleaders.

Topics of discussion set out in theresolutions to be considered at themeeting range from lower the speedlimit and giving search and rescuesquads guaranteed money, to regu-lating scooters and funding a reli-able air ambulance system.

The theme of this year’s conven-tion is “Navigating the Local land-scape”, which should bring aboutdiscussions on such key issues asfinding new funding structures forinfrastructure development, inter-governmental cooperation, andexamining how global economicuncertainties impact local communi-ties.

Of the over 150 resolutions putforward, two were from the PeaceRiver Regional District (PRRD), rep-

resenting the local governments ofFort St. John, Dawson Creek, and theDistrict of Chetwynd among others.

The fist resolution requests thatthe UBCM endorse changes in legis-lation that would require dam per-mit holders (private and public) todevelop comprehensive emergencymanagement strategies.

This would include conductingpublic education functions, develop-ing comprehensive public notifica-tion procedures and assisting in thecoordination of emergency responseand recovery efforts to ensure thepublics safety is paramount.

The second resolution was drafted

with an eye towards the potentialfor massive development of naturalresources in our region. In this pro-posal, the PRRD asks UBCM to con-sider mimicking the practices inNorway of managing its naturalresources for the betterment of itscitizens with the goal of adopting asimilar approach in BC.

The resolution came in the wake ofa report from the Canadian Centrefor Policy Alternatives that wasreleased at the beginning of 2013,revealing there is much to be learnedform the small Nordic country.

The report supports a more hands-on approach both provincially andfederally toward developingresources that would essentially putthe government in the drivers seatwhen it came to resources – insteadof large multinational conglomer-ates – allowing for a more equaldivvying up of the resulting richesand reducing environmentalimpacts.

“Right from the beginning inNorway, there was a consensus thatthe government had to be in thedrivers seat, both as an owner and as

“Right from thebeginning in Norwaythere was a consen-sus that the govern-ment had to be in the

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Eyewitnesses reported afour-vehicle pursuit wasthen initiated as theEscalade sped through anintersection, and upHighway 29 towardsMoberly Lake, towardsthe oncoming Cops forCancer bike ride.

Organizers of the ridewere able to pull the teamoff of Highway 29 at theChetwynd weigh scale, asthe suspect and officers inpursuit rushed by.

"As we came intoChetwynd we understoodthat there was a policeevent that had occurredand a pursuit was under-way,” DeputyCommissioner for EDivision Craig Callens,who was taking part in theCops for Cancer ride said.“We pulled off at theweigh scales and sureenough, within a couple ofminutes the individualwho was subject to thepursuit went by alongwith a number of the local

RCMP, but I am pleased toreport that they’ve takenthem into custody andnone of our members wereinjured and nor was thesuspect."

The RCMP says thatduring the pursuit, Bestrammed a police vehiclehead on before he wascaptured and arrested.Best has been chargedwith numerous offencesincluding assault of anofficer, aggravated assault,dangerous operation of amotor vehicle and failingto stop for police.

According to variousChetwynd Facebook sites,there were several wit-nesses to the incident.According to one poster,the driver didn’t seem tooconcerned as he sped pasther house.

“Laid back driving withone hand barely on thewheel,” she said.

Best appeared in courtTuesday in Dawson Creek.

For more on the Cops forCancer “Tour de North”, seepage 5.

Continued from page 1

Best facing severalserious charges BC's municipal leaders gather

in Vancouver for UBCM

Please see "MAYORS," page 10


–––––––––––––– VANCOUVER – The

Joint Review Panel ontheSite C clean energyproject has rejected BCHydro’s amendedEnvironmental ImpactStatement, determiningthat more information isrequired.

By requesting this infor-mation, the Joint ReviewPanel has essentiallystopped the regulatoryclock.

“The panel is of the viewthat the additional infor-mation required is neces-sary for the panel to deter-mine if the EnvironmentalImpact Statement (EIS) issufficient to proceed to apublic hearing,” JointReview Panel chair HarrySwain wrote in a letter toBC Hydro’s director ofenvironmental assess-ment, Danielle Mechoir.

The panel is also review-ing and considering com-ments received from thevarious participants in thepre-panel stage of thereview.

“Due to the volume ofcomments received in thepre-panel stage and therecent letters from partici-pants and BC Hydroadvising that additionalanalysis on the amended

EIS is forthcoming, thepanel expects to issue fur-ther information requestsin the near future once ithas reviewed the pendinginformation,” Swainadded.

A few of the requests foradditional informationfrom the Joint ReviewPanel (JRP) concern theChetwynd area, specifical-ly in regards to the haulingof riprap from the WestPine quarry by truckthrough Chetwynd to thedam site, the flooding ofthe Moberly River valleysand the potential strain onthe mental health andaddiction services that areavailable in Fort St. John,Dawson Creek and

Chetwynd.The Portage Mountain

quarry on Dinosaur Lakewas eliminated as a poten-tial source of permanentriprap for the dam site dueto the potential effect ontraffic in the area. The deci-sion was made after BCHydro conducted a trans-portation study, the JRP’sreport says.

The West Pine quarry,located west of Chetwynd,was identified by BCHydro to replace thePortage Mountain quarryas its source for riprapmaterial, used to protectthe earth filled dam fromerosion.

The JRP calls on BCHydro to update the trans-

portation study to consid-er how the District ofChetwynd will be affectedin terms of intersectionperformance and safety ifriprap for the dam site isremoved from the WestPine quarry and hauled bytruck through the town.

The report also deter-mined not enough infor-mation was providedabout the flooding of thePeace River and theMoberly River valleys,asking, “once theupstream coffer dam is inplace, how much of thePeace River and MoberlyRiver valleys will be flood-ed? What are the impactsof this flooding?”

BC Hydro must also pro-

vide a draft outline of themitigation plan the amend-ed EIS promises for paleon-tological and archaeologicalresources with input fromthe Royal BC Museum, BCMinistry of Forests, Minesand Lands and local stake-holders.

Lastly, Northern Healthstated that the EIS has vary-ing conclusions regardingcommunity services pro-vided by other agenciesand requests further assess-ment be done to address theincreased demand for serv-ices like mental health andaddiction that will be need-ed once workers are incamp near the dam.

BC Hydro has stated thatmany workers living near

the project site will in factsee the doctor for a checkup when they are back intheir home town, butwould require periodicaccess to health and socialservices during their timein the work camps.

Emergency and acutecare services would see thegreatest increase indemand, but mental health,drug addiction and diag-nostic services would alsobe utilized.

The JRP formally requeststhat the BC Hydro providemore information regard-ing specific impacts of theproject on mental healthand social service agenciesin the region, the incremen-tal effects on human health,including mental healthand social problems foraboriginal and non-aborigi-nal populations and takeinto account the statementfrom Northern Health byelaborating on mitigationand opportunities for col-laboration to addresspotential effects.

The regulatory processwill continue was furtherinformation is provided byBC Hydro to address theconcerns of the JRP.

BC Hydro provided aresponse to the call for furtherinformation this week. Pleasesee next week’s issue for cover-age.

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Site C JRP says more information neededfrom BC Hydro on Environmental impacts

The panel is review and considering comments received from thevarious participants in the pre panel stage of the review. File photo

While EnergyMinister BillBennett this

week vowed to scale downBC Hydro's proposed 26.4 percent rate increase, he alsoruled out any independentreview of elected rates by theB.C. Utilities Commission.

"If we were to just turnthe whole thing back to the

commission, I'm quite posi-tive that you would havesomething happen in termsof rate increases that thepeople of B.C. would not behappy about," Bennett toldthe legislature press galleryduring a conference call."So we're not going to dothat."

Instead the governmenthas delegated a platoon ofsenior public servants toreview the Hydro proposaland "grind" it down tosomething more palatable.

Then Bennett himself willtake that recommendationto cabinet for review and

final approval, whereuponthe new rates will be put inplace by cabinet order.

Bypassing the utilitiescommission is somethingthat Hydro itself suggestedin its initial presentation tothe government-appointedRates Working Group onAug. 23.

The leaked PowerPointpresentation, stamped"privileged and confiden-tial," includes a warningabout "regulatory processrisk," creating "uncertainty"for the utility and the gov-ernment alike.

Specifically, Hydro frets

that BCUC, given a chanceto scrutinize the rates, "islikely to enforce rate miti-gation mechanisms and/ordisallow certain costs." Thedisallowed costs mightinclude "independentpower project contracts,"which Hydro says accountfor $135 million of its pro-fessed need for a $1-billionrevenue boost. The com-mission might also chal-lenge Hydro's growingpractice (encouraged by theLiberals) of putting off cur-rent spending to myriaddeferral accounts, forrepayment in future years.

The document goes on tospeculate that the commis-sion might take particularexception to the accountsheltering the deferred costof negotiating, litigatingand settling First Nationclaims, the ones whereHydro deferred the cost ofbuying out homeownersalong the route of a contro-versial transmission line inTsawwassen and the cost ofcleaning up a blightedwaterway in the provincialcapital.

Together those accountfor more than half a billiondollars in deferred costs.

Also at risk, according toHydro, is its "rate stabiliza-tion regulatory account."

All this could in turn lead"to uncertainty on rates andthe government fiscalplan."

The Liberal fiscal plan isheavily reliant on a steadysiphoning of cash fromHydro accounts into theprovincial treasury, to payfor programs. The com-bined take in dividends,taxes and water rental feesexceeds $1 billion.

If the commission were to

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disallow any part of a pro-posed Hydro rate increase,the ripple effect couldreduce the pool of cashavailable for those periodicraids on Crown corpora-tion finances.

So, to summarizeHydro's thinly veiledadvice to the Liberalsregarding any reference ofthis or other matters to theutilities commission:"Don't go there."

Not that the Liberalsneeded much of areminder, given what hap-pened the last time the

commission was poised toreview a proposed increasein electricity rates.

It was the spring of 2012,Hydro was looking for 17per cent over three years,and the commission waspreparing for due dili-gence on the request witha fullblown set of publichearings.

The Liberals, fearing theconsequences of publicscrutiny of their interfer-ence in everything fromsmart meters to greenpower to electricity self-sufficiency, tried to headoff the process.

But the commissionbalked at the govern-ment's heavy-handed sug-gestion that Hydro beallowed to negotiate abackroom deal withratepayer interest groups,which would havebypassed the need forpublic hearings.

"Decisions made in nego-tiated settlement processestend to be in the nature oftrade-offs among the par-ties, each of which has itsown particular interest,"wrote commissioner AlisonRhodes on behalf of athreemember regulatory

panel."However, there is no

broad representation of theexisting ratepayers.Further, there is no repre-sentation of potentiallyaffected future ratepayers.The panel considers this apublic interest issue andone that is of significantconcern."

She went on to cite arange of issues that had notbeen publicly vetted sincethe last set of hearingsbefore the commission fouryears earlier.

"Many of these are publicpolicy and/or public inter-

est related-issues, and assuch, they require an openand transparent review,"wrote commissionerRhodes. "The panel is notsatisfied that these issuescan be adequatelyaddressed in a negotiatedsettlement process. Rather,the panel finds these issuesare better suited to an oralpublic hearing process."

An open and transparentreview? Not on the B.C.Liberal watch. Rebuffedon the overture for a back-room deal, the cabinetbrought out its heavyguns, and flatly ordered

the commission to rubberstamp the rate increase, noquestions asked.

Nor are the Liberals anymore keen to have theirrate regime subjected toscrutiny by those meddle-some folks at the commis-sion this time around.

People might not like thehigher rates, as Bennettsuggests. But at leastthey'd have an independ-ent verdict on to whatextent they can be blamedon the Liberals. Which iswhy the commission isbeing neutralized onceagain.


Higher rates may not be liked, but independent verdict

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PRINCE GEORGE – A29-year-old Chetwyndman is at the centre of apolice investigation fol-lowing the September 14crash of a pickup truckinto a home at the cornerof Ospika Boulevard andJames Drive in PrinceGeorge.

Police believe excessivespeed and alcohol werefactors in the collision that

left a 2007 Chevrolet pick-up partially resting in thehome's second-floor bed-room.

A man had been sleep-ing in the room but hadleft just moments before,according to RCMP. Twoother adults were asleepon the bottom floor andwere uninjured while thetruck's driver and passen-ger were transported tohospital with minorinjuries.

"It is remarkable that noone was seriously hurt inthis collision," PrinceGeorge RCMP Cpl. CraigDouglass said. "A few sec-onds earlier and theresults could have been farworse."

Initial indications arethat the truck was headingsouth on Ospika when thedriver failed to negotiate a


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ABBORTSFORD: TheChetwynd Edge Ladiesand Silverbacks Men’sSlo-pitch baseball teamsplaced at provincials inAbbotsford over the Septlong weekend represent-ing and placing NorthernBC in the ‘winners circle’.

The Edge Ladies teamentered into the CDivision and winning inthe round robin wereplaced into the CompDivision (B) placing thirdoverall in the province.

Silverback Men’splaced third overall inthe Men’s D divisionknocking out manyteams to get to the top.Both teams played excep-

tional and knocking outwinning National andProvincial teams alongthe way.

“Everyone played withheart and left it all on thefield, proudly represent-ing our area and placingus into playoffs Monday,for all of us to be proudof,” team rep Ellen

Calliou said. The teams continue to

travel far to represent thearea and would not beable to do so withoutsponsorship and sup-port.

“The Edges – LittleValley Holding sponsorshave been there throughwins and losses along theway the ladies just wantto express how much itmeans to them that thearea believes and sup-ports them,” Calliousaid.

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was plenty of action thisweekend at the Pine ValleyMotocross track onHighway 29, as the SecondAnnual Chetwynd MudBog Fall Brawl entertainedcrowds for both Saturdayand Sunday.

Tye Hoover, a local resi-dent and announcer at theevent said that a lot of thespectators he spoke to hadsaid they preferred theChetwynd track over theothers in the regionbecause it allowed for bet-ter viewing.

“All the other ones, youare sitting flat and all yousee is the cab go by,”Hoover explained.

The motocross track,built by Jason Berlinger,got rave reviews duringthe motocross races heldthe weekend of August 23.

The newly built mudbog pits, created last yearfor the first event, providea view from atop anembankment, allowingspectators to capture allthe action.

For day two of the races,the pits - three in total;small, medium and large -were swept, reducing theamount of mud in them,and allowing the boggersto improve their timesfrom the first day. Themaintenance also signifi-cantly reduced the numberof vehicles that had to be

hauled out of the mudbecause they were stuck.

Race organizers hopedthis would also allow theparticipants to get back onthe road earlier than theydid last year, when lightshad to be brought out forthe final Sunday eveningruns.

The event was also heldearlier in the month thanin 2012, which benefitedall with a day of summer-like weather as opposed towhat some described as“nasty, cold and miser-able” conditions at lastyear’s event.

Christine Anderson andShawn Mosher were thetop prize earners of theweekend. Anderson tookhome the first place prizein both the 800 and 1000

Anderson and Mosher first placewinners at 2013 mudbogs

A change in date made for more enjoyable weather at this years 2nd annual Mudbog event. Photos by Mike Carter

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class. Anderson also took two firstplace prizes in the 250 modified and500 classes.

Here are the full results:Quads & SideXSides1st Bryce McAvany2nd Troy Vig3rd Dennis Weisgerber100 Class1st Glen Blimkie

2nd Dean Weldon3rd Brandon Allan250 Modified1st Christine Anderson2nd Barry Gregory3rd Chester Christian500 Class1st Christine Anderson2nd Matt Barg3rd Dave Patmore600 Class1st Murray Swanson2nd Rory Herman

3rd Scott Parrish800 Class1st Shawn Mosher2nd Jake Caven3rd Clarence Bjornson1000 Class1st Shawn Mosher2nd Cody Reay3rd Ryley BaleardPowder Puff1st Halli Mckee2nd Gloria Caven3rd Britney Mosher


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–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The

annual Chetwynd TerryFox run went off without ahitch this weekend.

However, communityorganizer Luisa Surerusreports that even though itwas not the most success-ful year for the event interms of fundraising,everybody enjoyed the

chance to get out and sup-port a very worthwhilecause.

The run raised a total of$367. When compared tolast year’s event, whichbrought in over $1000, it

was a bit of a let down. “Anything is good,”

Surerus noted.“It was a beautiful, gor-

geous September day

Terry Fox run raises lessfunds than 2012, but still asuccess say organizers

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35 participants, including volunteers, took part in the Chetwynd Terry Fox Run this past weekend.Fundraising was down to $367 from the over $1000 raised in 2012.. Photo by Mike Carter

a regulator and it had to beinvolved in all aspects ofthe industry,” BruceCampbell, the reportsauthor said.

Norway plans to be car-bon neutral by 2050, andhas leapt ahead of Canadain regards to incomeinequality levels (the gapbetween rich and poorcontinues to grow inCanada) and has beenranked by theInternational MonetaryFund (IMF) and the WorldBank as the third, and

fourth most wealthiestnation by GDP.

Canada ranks 14 on theWorld Bank list and 9 onthe IMF.

Here are some otherhighlights from Mondayand Tuesday at the UBCMConvention:

FOCUSED RURALSTRATEGY PROPOSED

Participants at a Tuesdayclinic heard a convincingcase made for a long-termstrategy of investment inthe social and economicdevelopment of BritishColumbia's rural regions.

Long the economic back-bone of the province, ruralBC is struggling in thewake of numerous impactsincluding the mountainpine beetle, centralizationof government servicesand the decline inresource-based economies.

The Rural BC Project isan initiative to stimulatediscussion and under-standing of these chal-lenges and to promptfocused action to help ruralBC communities succeed.

Rural BC Project Chairand Regional District ofK o o t e n a y - B o u n d a r y

Director Grace McGregoremphasized that a healthyrural BC is essential to ahealthy BC. She outlinedthe components of a ruralstrategy, as captured intheir report, "The Pathwayto Prosperity in BritishColumbia Runs ThroughIts Rural Places".

Implementing a focusedstrategy, the session heard,will assist all levels of gov-ernment navigate the com-plex, multi-jurisdictionallandscape of social andeconomic recovery. TheProject is a four-year effortby the province's threeBeetle Action Coalitions(BACs) to coordinateacross regions and drawson successful experiencesin other jurisdictions in theU.S. and Canada.

Improved infrastructure,including water supply,roads and broadbandInternet service, is funda-mental to the any strategy.

Calling for a "rural lens"to be put on provincialdecision-making, a keyproposal emerging fromthe project is the appoint-ment of a Minister of RuralBC responsible for ruralissues. Donna Barnett,Parliamentary Secretaryfor Rural Developmentand long-time BAC mem-ber, was in attendance andwas singled out for appre-ciation for her long-stand-

ing support on theseissues.

SPARKS FLY ATMARIJUANA SESSION

Feedback from electedofficials indicates wide-spread dissatisfaction withboth existing and updatedfederal medical marijuanaregulations.

Following his presenta-tion at a UBCM informa-tion session Tuesday,Health Canada's ExecutiveDirector for MarketDevelopment Todd Cainfaced the wrath of unhap-py local government dele-gates with numerousobjections.

Recent revisions to regu-lations governing the pro-duction and distributionof medical marijuana areintended to provide rea-sonable access forpatients, close loopholes

and increase public healthand safety. Licensedproviders will be the onlylegal source of the narcoticand direct delivery-bymail or courier-the onlyapproved distributionmethod.

The new Marijuana forMedical PurposesRegulations (MMPR)came into effect in June2013, while the currentMedical MarijuanaAccess Regulations(MMAR) will be repealedon March 31, 2014. Untilthen, both the MMPRand MMAR will be inforce.

Of particular concern isa responsibility gap forthe inspection and reme-diation of residencesused for marijuana culti-vation under regulationsthat will continue untilnext spring. HealthCanada has no authorityto undertake these activi-ties and, in accordancewith the Privacy Act,they cannot releasenames and addresses ofindividuals who are cur-rently licensed to pro-duce marijuana underthe MMAR.

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Peace Christian School’sGhost Mountain Grunthighlights the weekend inChetwynd. The annualevent is set to go onSunday, September 22.

The muster point for the15.3 kilometre walk/runwill be the ChetwyndShared Ministry, located at5214 46th Avenue. There isa $15 race fee. Registrationforms can be downloadedat peacechristianschool.ca.

Race day registration isalso available, and willbegin at 9:00 a.m. at the46th Ave. location.

Participants will bebused up to the startingpoint of the course, locatedat the ChetwyndCommunity Forest.Individuals will walk orrun through a markedcourse, travelling throughseveral checkpoints tocomplete their journey.

The Ghost Mountain

grunt treks over trails thatcover foothills, adding upto over a thousand feet inelevation change.

The event uses theChetwynd communitytrail system, with GhostMountain serving as thesummit of the course. Therace will end at the bottomof Mount Baldy.

Co-organizer and PeaceChristian School principalDarren Shankel is openlychallenging communitymembers to take part.

“It’s fall, it’s pretty,” hesaid, adding that if you canwalk, you can do it.

“The trail network is aphenomenal resource,we're just trying to pro-mote physical activity andencourage people to getout. The kid that won lastyear just did it in skateshoes.”

If you are looking for anexcuse to go for a hike thisSunday morning, registerfor the Ghost Mountaingrunt. Walking is encour-aged, but there are no

bikes allowed. Check out next week’s

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Ghost Mountain Grunt, Gymkhana ClubPokerride, First Coffee House of the Season

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GYMKHANA CLUBPOKER RIDE

The annual fundraisingevent for the ChetwyndGymkhana club is alsotaking place this weekend.

Gymkhana is a localhorse club with about 50members. Every threeweeks in the summer, theclub holds informal com-petition events.

The poker ride, a clubtradition for over tenyears, will begin at a clubmember’s house in EastPine, 20 kilometres east oftown on highway 97, justpast the Tembec turnoff tothe right.

Organizers say thedriveway will be marked.Poker hands are priced at$20 for adults and $10 forkids.

Along the three-hourtrail ride, participants willselect cards at certaincheckpoints. The highestcard will take the grandprize, a training saddle.The saddle currently ondisplay at the Rein-in Tackon 49th Avenue.

Cash prizes will beawarded for second andthird place.

Don’t feel like horseback riding?

Non-riders can also buyhands and take part in thesilent auction. Biddingwill be held on a bar-beque, gift cards, bags offeed, and other prizesdonated by various busi-nesses and members of thecommunity.

Although the group hasheld the poker ride for atleast the past ten years,club president JodyBougerolle says this is the

first time the ride hastaken place in September.Making it hard to tell justhow many riders willshow up.

“Before, we’ve alwaysdone it in June,”Bourgerolle said.

“This is going to be kindof new for us. We are hop-ing that we get enoughpeople.”

The club is hoping torepeat their average sale of75 hands, and people areencouraged to purchasemore than one hand toincrease their odds at win-ning the big prize.

THE CHETWYND COFFEEHOUSE IS BACK

Yes, it’s that time of theyear again, when theChetwynd Coffee Housefills the otherwise peacefulpublic library with thesounds of music.

The first Coffee Housegets underway thisSaturday, September 21 at7 – 10 p.m. Admission isby donation and the Bistrowill be open for drinksand snacks.

The series will run oncea month from now untilMay or possibly June,organizers say.

This weekend will be anopen stage event, with bitsand pieces of the HillbillyMafia possibly taking thestage for a few songs.

Everyone is welcome, sogo enjoy some local talentand support your localpublic library.

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Pursuant to Section 403(1) of the Local Government Act, the District of Chetwynd will conduct a TAX SALE torecover outstanding taxes.

The sale will be held in the Council Chambers at the District Office, 5400 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC at 10:00am, Monday, September 30, 2013.

All properties listed below will be offered for sale at the upset price unless guaranteed payment by cash, moneyorder or certified cheque is received prior to 10:00 am, Monday, September 30, 2013 for the Delinquent Portionof Taxes plus Interest.

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James Gerald Thola1953 – 2013James Gerald Thola was born on November 13, 1953 in Bellevue,Iowa, USA. He was the fourth of seven children to the lateRaymond and Adele Thola. He spent his early years in Iowa andlater moved to Mesa, Arizona with his family for ten years. Whenhe was about 13 years old, his family moved to Canada, they spentthe <irst two years in Vanderhoof, BC and then settled inGroundbirch, BC until a year after his marriage.Jim loved to travel in his younger days. One summer he joined acarnival and travelled with them. Jim also loved to hunt and hada share of his exciting hunting stories. He may not have had per-fect attendance at school but he found ways to channel his en-ergy through many miles of walking, jogging, biking, and hiking.Jim went from many years as a logger and then on to numerousyears working for Peace Country Maintenance.Jim loved his mother so much so that when she was diagnosedwith cancer, he devoted his life looking after her until she passedaway.In early 1995, Jim met his wife, Marissa Paco and her lovelydaughter Marionne. They got married shortly after, stayed withhis dad for over a year in Groundbirch, lived in Chetwynd foralmost ten years, and moved one more time to Sooke, BC, wherehe remained until he died of heart failure.Jim loved to be around family and loved his nieces and nephews.He spent many hours with them being as much of a kid as theywere. He always had such pride in all of them. Jim portrayed atough exterior throughout his health challenges, he maintainedsuch a positive attitude and was thankful for everything in hislife, if you caught him on the right day. He exhibited a greatamount of strength and faith through his bad days. It wasimportant for him to be well-groomed at all times and kept animmaculate house.Our lives are made of both the experiences we have and thepeople we meet along the way. Jim touched each one of our livesin many different ways, maybe not always in a positive way but hehad a kind soul deep down inside and a love that he wasn’talways sure how to demonstrate. Although we will always misshaving him near, both our memories and his life will remain withus forever.Jim was predeceased by both his parents Raymond and AdeleThola and his older brother Tommy Thola and his nephew RyleyNicholas Smithard.He is survived by his wife, Marissa Paco Thola, daughterMarionne Lugay, mother-in-law, Roberta Paco, older brothersLeroy (Linda), Dave (Margo), sister Mary-Ann (Ray) Smithard,younger brothers Ken (Beth) Thola, Bob (Brenda) Thola, andnumerous nieces and nephews.A funeral service was held on September 12, 2013 at the NotreDame Roman Catholic Church, Dawson Creek of<iciated by FatherLouis Kwena and inurnment took place the Sunset Prairie Ceme-tery, Sunset Prairie.

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maybe took away from people com-ing out. I think a lot of people wereprobably still out camping, but it’salways great no matter what.”

A total of 39 participants and fivevolunteers headed out from theNorthern Lights College parking lotand jogged or walked their wayalong the five-kilometre route.

Those wishing to do the 10-kilo-metre option made a second lap.

It has been more than threedecades since Terry Fox ran hisMarathon for Hope in his mission toraise funds for cancer research. Tothis day, Fox inspires Canadians andpeople around the world to takepart in the annual event, which cele-brated its 33rd Anniversary, thispast weekend.

By press time, no final figureswere available for the amount offunds raised at events across thecountry.

Thousands ran in more than 800

communities across Canada. To date, the Terry Fox run has

raised more than $600 million forcancer research since 1980.

Earlier this month it wasannounced that a Terry Fox researchinstitute-led study had developed anew clinical tool that accurately clas-sifies, nine out of ten times, benignand malignant spots on lung CTscans of smokers.

The findings are expected to havean immediate impact worldwideamong health professionals whocurrently diagnose and treat indi-viduals at risk for or who are diag-nosed with lung cancer, and providenew evidence for developing andimproving lung-cancer screeningprograms.

“We already know that CT screen-ing saves lives. Now, we have evi-dence that our model and risk calcu-lator can accurately predict whichabnormalities that show up on a firstCT require further follow up, suchas a repeat CT scan, a biopsy, or sur-

gery, and which does not,” co-prin-cipal investigator and professor ofmedicine at the University of BritishColumbia Dr. Stephen Lam said.

The Chetwynd Terry Fox Rungives kudos to Leanne Robertson forassisting with registration and EllenMcAvany, Tristan and TannerCalliou for overseeing the cross-walks to ensure the safety of partici-pants.


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Chetwynd Breastfeeding Support Network meetsevery Tuesday at 9:30 a.m at the Chetwynd

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Fun Darts at the Royal Canadian LegionSaturday’s 7 pm

Little Giant Air Cadets . Mondays at 6:30pm atthe Royal Canadian Legion. Ages 12-18.

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the end for the RoyalPurple of CanadaChetwynd chapter.

The club plans to call itquits later this year. Butbefore doing so, it gave thelast of its charitablemoney, a cheque in theamount of $2,500, to theChetwynd SeniorsHousing Society in sup-port of the Surerus Placephase two project.

“We don’t have anymore members, none ofthe young people want tojoin us anymore and youcan see that our group is sosmall that we just can’tkeep going,” Royal Purplepresident Carol Berlingersaid.

With a laugh, Berlingeradded, “we would like topresent this cheque forphase two of Surerus Placebecause we all want to getin.”

The Royal Purple, anational charitable organi-zation affiliated with theElks Club, has been a pres-ence in Chetwynd since1965. It has raised thou-sands of dollars since itsinception, feeding all thatmoney back into the com-munity.

The group had as manyas 100 members at onepoint, but has found thefailing interest in civilengagement among theyounger generation hasleft the current members tomake the tough choice todisband the group.

“There is only five of us

left and young people justare too busy. We just can’tfunction anymore to raisemoney.”

When asked whatinspired the decision todonate the money,Berlinger said her earlierremarks were not just ajoke.

“We are all thinking thatsomeday we would like tobe able to live there. Wethink this place is awe-some.”

Chetwynd SeniorsHousing Society presidentDon Hicks was on hand atthe cheque presentation,and gave an update on theprogress made towardsSurerus Place phase two.

“Our society has beenworking on all the docu-mentation needed by BCHousing,” he said.

So far, that has includeda completed need anddemand study to show

that there is in fact a needfor more seniors housingin Chetwynd in the imme-diate future. A businessplan has been completedand a project concept doc-ument has also been for-

warded. Hicks says the next step

will be going down toVancouver in November tomeet with the BC Housingteam.

“Unfortunately it takes alittle bit of time, because itis government and thewheels turn slowly.”

The Peace RiverRegional District has com-mitted to Surerus Placephase two by contributingaround $350,000 accordingto the minutes of theChetwynd SeniorsHousing Society meetingof August 20, 2013.

BC Housing has saidthat it is waiting on thenext round of federal gov-

ernment funding for suchprojects and has madeSurerus Place phase two ahigh priority, putting itfirst in line to receive sen-iors housing funding inNorthern BC.

“Hopefully within a yearor two we will have anoth-er building on this site.”

The current building hasfour assisted living andeight supportive livingunits. While in the sup-portive living units, resi-dents are accessed by theNorthern Health commu-nity health nurse. If it isdetermined that the per-son needs additional help,they would then qualifyfor assisted living.

Phase two will be madeup of more independent,affordable housing forsenior's that are healthy.

But, by locating thebuilding next to the cur-rent seniors housing com-plex, Hicks says the goal isto create a welcomingcommunity for our seniorsin Chetwynd.

"By being on site here,we become a centre forseniors and so, seniorscould come here and sortof live through the variousstages of independent liv-ing to where maybe theyneed more help. They canstay within this centre ofseniors living," Hicks said.

The benefits of living inthe area they grew up in,close to family and friends,is a common theme amongthe residents at Surerusplace.

“They stay in an envi-ronment that they know,that's the key.”

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GIVING BACK

Royal Purple preparing for future

“We would like to presentthis cheque for phase twoof Surerus Place...becausewe all want to get in here.”

Members of the Royal Purple of Canada Chetwynd chapter, joined by Lou Surerus and a staff member at Surerusplace, present Chetwynd Seniors Housing Society president Don Hicks with a cheque for $2,500 to go towardsfunding the Surerus Place phase two project Photo by Mike Carter

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�e National Energy Board (NEB, or the Board) is making available $250,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist directly a�ected persons to participate in the regulatory process of the Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) North Montney project.NGTL intends to seek Board approval to construct and operate a 305 km of pipeline in northeast British Columbia, along with associated metering facilities, valve sites and possible compression facilities. �e potential natural gas pipeline, referred to as the North Montney Mainline, will consist of two sections, Aitken Creek and Kahta. It will connect with the existing Grounvdbirch Mainline (Saturn Section), located about 35 km southwest of Fort St. John and will continue about 187 km northwest of Fort St. John.Funds will be made available to help persons who are directly a�ected or have relevant information or expertise review and comment on a project application to be submitted by NGTL. Funding must be used to prepare for and participate in the hearing process, which will be announced by the Board at a later date. To receive funding, all approved recipients will be required to apply to participate and be granted intervenor status in the NEB’s regulatory process for this project.

A funding review committee, independent of the regulatory process, will consider all applications for funding and make recommendations on the allocation of funds.Funding applications can be submitted beginning now until 30 days before the oral hearing. �e hearing date has not yet been set, as an application has not yet been �led. When the NEB sets a hearing date, that information will be made public. Funding will only be awarded for hearing related activities conducted a�er your PFP application has been approved. Please review the Participant Funding Program Guide to determine when and how to apply for funding and what funding will cover.Interested persons are encouraged to review information on the proposed project before submitting an application. �is information, as well as the Participant Funding Program Guide, the Application for Funding Form and the Contribution Agreement can be found on the Board’s website (www.neb-one.gc.ca) under Public Participation.

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Sorry I missed my col-umn last week butmy energy level on

returning from a studytour in Turkey was toomuch depleted. I simplycouldn’t hammer it out(couldn’t find the words inmy head, either). I’m writ-ing this column fromVancouver where theUnion of British ColumbiaMunicipalities (UBCM) isholding its annual conven-tion and the first day is

drawing down to a wel-come close.

Today the Chetwynddelegates were involved ina number of activities andevents in support ofChetwynd’s interests. Ameeting with MinisterOakes of Community,Sport, and CulturalDevelopment and her staffleft us realizing that morework and lobbying forboundary expansion andother goals will be on ouragenda in the weeksahead. (Who told me lifewould be easy?)

The Mayors’ Caucus metfrom one o’clock until fiveo’clock this afternoon. Asthe name of the groupimplies, the Caucus is a

gathering of all the Mayorsin British Columbia tocommiserate, share ideas,and draw from one anoth-er’s good, bad, and some-times-funny experiences.Not surprisingly, our expe-riences and challenges arevery similar no matter thesize of the community.That said, I still prefer thechallenges we have inChetwynd to the chal-lenges faced almost anyother community in BritishColumbia. I also prefer thedreams (hopes and plans)we share for our hometown.

And, I must say so, asone of the youngest com-munities in this greatprovince, we are not as

deeply embedded in tradi-tion (or debt or dead indus-tries or aging infrastructure)as some other communi-ties I could name. Ourresource base is muchmore robust than thatenjoyed by many othertowns. Chetwynd has a lotgoing for us because ofwhere our grand-parentsdecided to put down roots.Which is not to leave youwith the idea that I thinkwe will not be facing enor-mous challenges. To thecontrary.

I just believe that, big asare our home-grown chal-lenges, we have the will,the wit, and the muscle towork them through. I saythis with confidence in

you, the people withwhom I share this town.

Day two of UBCM fea-tures, among many otherappointments, a Small-Talk Forum at which yourdelegates will speak to twoissues affecting the waywe do business inChetwynd: 1) what weperceive as a down load-ing of provincial responsi-bility for safety inspections(by a Local Assistant to theFire Commissioner – our Leo)of major industries, a cir-cumstance affecting allmunicipalities but havingparticular importance forsmaller communities withlimited capacity to under-take such detailed and, inmany cases, technical

inspections, and 2), use ofGas Tax funding exclusive-ly for assets critical to our“health, safety, and eco-nomic prosperity.” Somemunicipalities wish tobroaden the use of thesefunds to include non-criti-cal infrastructure such asrecreational facilities.Chetwynd Council hastaken a stand against suchuse as it would reduce thechances of acquiring agrant for water, sewer, androad projects.

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to

Apply for a Disposition ofCrown Land

Take notice that Daniel Andrew Embree ofChetwynd, BC, has made an application to theMinistry of Forests, Lands and Natural ResourceOperations (MFLNRO), Peace Region, for adirect sale for agriculture purposes coveringapproximately 65 hectares situated on ProvincialCrown Land in the vicinity of Chetwynd, PeaceRiver District.The Lands File Number that has been establishedfor this project is 0228639. Written commentsconcerning this application should be directed toPenny Vanderwekken-Dunn, AuthorizationOfficer at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John,BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2060. Comments will bereceived until October 25, 2013. MFLNRO maynot be able to consider comments received afterthis date. Please visit our Applications andReasons for Decision website atwww.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jspfor more information.Be advised that any response to this notice will bepart of the public record and is subject to theFreedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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An update from the Union of BC Municipalities Conference

Samuel Lowdon was acivilian rider from theLakeview Credit Union inDawson Creek. Lowdonwas riding for his part-ner’s daughter, Livvi JeanTaylor, who has sincepassed because of cancer.“We spent a year down inthe children’s hospitalback in 2009 and on herbehalf I am riding,”Lowdon said.

“We spent some timedown at RonaldMacdonald House [too]and that place, it’sabsolutely amazing thefamilies and the friendsthat we made there. I justwanted the chance to giveback a little bit and helpfundraise.”

Lowdon managed tosurpass his goal of $3,000.

“It was good, a littlelong,” he said ofSaturday’s journey fromFort St. John.

“Leaving on Friday, wehit three schools and thatwas fantastic. I've neverbeen ‘we will rock you’d’into a gym before. It got usreally pumped for the firstleg. Taylor School filled usup with fresh Roma toma-toes, which was a realtreat.”

Craig Callens, DeputyCommissioner of theRCMP and CommandingOfficer for the RCMP’s “E”division, covering theentire province of BritishColumbia, also took partin the ride.

“It is an outstandingfundraiser for a veryworthwhile cause,” hesaid.

“We had a few minormechanical issues and youknow it was a warm daytoday and it was a warm

day for the ride, it was a150 km with a few longclimbs so we needed totake a few breaks buteverybody made it in onepiece and that’s the mainthing.”

Callens joined the ridefor the Fort St. John toChetwynd section only. In2012, he rode the Smithersto New Hazelton sectionof the “Tour de North”,which ran east-to-west.

“The team work andcamaraderie of all of thoseriders encouraging eachother making it to the topof the climb, that was thehighlight for me.”

Holly Lavin, a Sergeantwith the Prince GeorgeRCMP’s serious crime unitwho has taken part in theCops for Cancer ride since2009, was impressed withthe event Chetwynd put

on for the riders.“It’s wonderful,” she

said “They didn’t evenhave a rider this year.”

Lavin has so far raised$2,810 on her way to hergoal of $3,000. She hasheld concession stands atlocal ball tournaments inPrince George and haspublished a cookbookwith all proceeds goingdirectly to the cause.

“This is not my first ride.I just wanted to be part ofthe cure. I’m active, I’mable bodied and I think Ishould be out there doingit.”

The “Tour de North”wrapped up this weekwith the finale Sept. 19 inWilliams Lake.

There are three toursremaining in the Cops forCancer campaign.

The “Tour de Coast” in

the greater Vancouverregion got under way onWednesday, Sept. 18 andcarries through until Sept.26. The Vancouver Island“Tour de Rock” runs Sept.21 – Oct. 4 and the “Tourde Valley” fromAldergrove to Abbottsfordruns Sept. 26 – Oct. 4.

If you would like tomake a donation to thecampaign you can call thetoll free number at: 1-888-700-1131 or visit copsfor-cancerbc.ca for furtherinformation.

"It's not how much we givebut how much love we putinto giving." -- MotherTeresa

21Friday, September 20, 2013

REGIONAL NEWS

INTERESTED IN SUBSTITUTE TEACHINGIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 59?

School District 59 anticipates a need for substitute teachers at all levels inthe Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd areas. Successfulapplicants should note that this work is on an on-call basis and is not full timeemployment.

Applications are being accepted from individuals interested in substituteteaching. Teacher qualifications are preferred, but not essential. Resumescan be sent either by fax to 250-782-3204 or email:[email protected]

For applicants who do not possess teaching certification please encloseproof of successful completion of Grade 12. Please note that all substituteteacher applicants must successfully complete a criminal record search.

Interviews will be held in Dawson Creek at the District Office. Allappointments must be arranged through Helene Friesen. Please phone250-784-6326 or email: [email protected]


Not just RCMP officers who participated in the event

The community hosted awelcome reception inSpirit Park for the ridersSaturday.

Photo by Mike Carter

Cops for Cancer participant Samuel Lowdon was riding for his part-ner’s daughter Livvi Jean Taylor, left. Submitted


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“Tour de North”, part ofthe Canadian CancerSociety Cops for Cancerbike ride, made anovernight stop inChetwynd over the week-end.

Since 1997, Cops forCancer BC has raised morethan $29 million, allowingthe Society to directly fundchildhood cancer researchand caring support pro-grams, including CampGoodtimes in MapleRidge, an internationallyacclaimed and accreditedsummer recreation pro-gram that provides aunique summer experi-ence for children and teenswith cancer and their fam-ilies.

The “Tour de North” hasraised $194,957 to date.That money will be used tohelp fund programs atCamp Goodtimes and sup-

port other childhood can-cer research initiatives.

Before resting theirheads for the night, the 23riders and eight supportstaff members with thetour took part in a commu-nity-organized barbequein Spirit Park.

The northern tour beganin Dawson Creek Sept. 13.Participants overnightedin Fort St. John beforetrekking the 150-kilometrejourney to Chetwynd viaTaylor and Hudson’sHope on Saturday, Sept.14.

The weather for the ridewas optimal, butCommunity GivingCoordinator for theCanadian Cancer SocietyErin Reynolds noted shewould be interested inhearing from the riders ifthey would like to repeatthe same route next year.

“There are some prettysteep hills in there, some10 per cent grades,” shesaid.

“We were excited to try alittle bit of a different routethis time and come downthrough Hudson’s Hopeand I’m just wondering ifthey are going to want todo that again next yearbecause it was prettyintense.”

After spending the nightin town, riders made itsafely to the Powder Kingresort Sunday evening toenjoy a day off.

In 2011 when the “Tourde North” rolled throughour region, Chetwynd hadexperienced major flood-ing that washed out someof the roads through town.

“We had to bus a lot of it[that time]. So, this timewe’re looking forward to areally beautiful ride up toPowder King and stayingover night in the resi-dences they have there,”Reynolds said.

Not all riders were mem-bers of the RCMP.


Come join Chetwynd DistrictCouncil members for a discussion onits proposed plans for construction ofa new Municipal Hall. The OpenHouse will be held on Tuesday,September 24, 2013 at the DistrictOffice 5400 North Access Road from6:00p.m.— 8:00p.m.

ADISCUSSIONWITH COUNCIL ON ITS PLANSTO BUILD ANEWMUNICIPAL HALL

(Staff Presentation 7:00p.m.—Financing Municipal Hall)

Coffee and light snacks will be available.

Please attend the meeting to share your views withCouncil members.

District of Chetwynd A Community Carved by Success

Cops forCancer “Tourde North”makes

overnightstop in

ChetwyndThe Cops for Cancer “Tour de North” made an overnight stop in Chetwynd onSaturday. The tour has so far raised $194,957. The ride began in Dawson Creek onSept. 13 and wrapped up in Williams Lake Sept. 19. Photo by Mike Carter

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