Resident Brings MADD Canada Message to Fort St John   Fort St John, BC – MADD Canada is pleased to announce Melissa Dunn as its new volunteer Community Leader in Fort St John, BC.   In the role, Ms. Dunn is part of a nation-wide network of volunteers who represent MADD Canada and deliver its message and programs to local communities.   “Our Chapters and Community Leaders undertake a diverse range of activities within their communities to help achieve MADD Canada’s mission of stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime,” said MADD Western Canada Regional Manager, Tracy Crawford.  “They truly are the heart and soul of our organization. We are proud to welcome Ms. Jones to our amazing and dedicated volunteer team.”   As a new Community Leader, Ms. Dunn will focus much of his initial efforts around public awareness and education initiatives and building partnerships with stakeholder and community organizations with similar goals of ending impaired driving.    Crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs are the leading criminal cause of death in Canada. On average, approximately 4 people are killed each day in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs.   “These deaths and injuries are completely preventable. They can all be avoided if people do not get behind the wheels of their vehicles impaired,” said Dunn “I want to be part of the solution and I am confident that Fort St John will be supportive of the effort to stop these senseless tragedies from occurring on our roads and in our community.”   About MADD Canada MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims of this violent crime. With volunteer-driven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.     For more information, please contact:   Melissa Dun at 1-800-665-6233 ext 365 or FSJMADD@gmail.com

General News     Fort St. John

        Internal/External Job Posting September 30 to December 20, 2019     Position: Early Childhood Educator 1- Playcare (Daycare)   Responsibilities and Abilities:   •  Provide leadership and mentorship within the Early Learning Program Team in the Playcare (daycare) classroom   •  Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with children, families, other staff and community members   •  Assist the CDC team by providing quality child care, excellent service to families and building meaningful relationships as per our current program philosophy   •  Ensure all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and CDC requirements   •  Enthusiastic and positive nature that embraces respect, honesty, caring, and responsibility.       Qualifications:   •  Minimum of a BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate (Must provide certificate number)   •  Child Care First Aid certification    Classification / Salary: $20.14 - 25.12/ hour as per Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association Grid Level - 85% of Grid 2   Hours of Work: 5.0 hrs Monday-Friday 8:15 – 2:15 (1hour lunch break)   Closing Date – Posted until filled     Cindy Singer Early Learning Program Supervisor Child Development Centre of Fort St. John 10417 - 106 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 2M8 Phone: 250-785-3200 ext. 1012 Fax: 250-785-3202 Email: cindy.singer@cdcfsj.ca    Note: Qualified internal applicants will be given priority  Only thoes applicants shorlisted for an interview will be contacted                                                 “Building the best foundation for our children’s future.”  

Child Development Centre      Fort St. John

FSJ Basketball Drop-in will return to the North Peace High School on Wednesdays and Sundays from 7:30-9:30pm.  Starting on Wednesday September 11,  this is how the two nights will be run:   Wednesdays will be an adult only drop-in with a $2 fee.  Players will be assigned to teams of 3, 4 or 5 (depending on numbers) with team pinnies available.  Teams will play a slate of games with a Finals at the end of the night.  Game balls to be provided and pinnies returned at end of night to be washed.   Sundays will be an open drop-in with both gyms available to game play.  Bring your own ball, no drop-in fee.   Updates will be advertised here and on the FSJ Basketball 2019-20 Facebook page.

Fort St. John Men's Basketball      Fort St. John

New exhibit on now at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum!   Before roads, rivers were the highways of First Nations and early settlers. Birch bark canoes allowed First Nations to travel swiftly. Steamboats could travel over 500 miles along the Peace River from the chutes near Fort Vermillion to gates at Hudson’s Hope. This exhibit looks at over twelve boats, steam and gas powered, that used to navigate up and down the Peace River.    Watch a slideshow of archival photographs, and listen to the sounds of steamboats. See what a dining table on the D. A. Thomas may have looked like. Try on a life jacket and see how it compares to one from over 100 years ago.

Fort St. John North Peace Museum      Fort St. John

The Fort St. John North Peace Museum and the Alaska Highway Community Society have worked together to produce a book that compiles research and stories collected during the process to nominate sites along the Alaska Highway Corridor as a National Historic Site. Written by Julie Harris and Frank Edwards, Signposts and Promises: Canada and the Alaska Highway is a beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated large-format book that celebrates the Alaska Highway’s extraordinary natural and cultural landscape.   This book is now available at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum and is priced at $29.95.

Fort St. John North Peace Museum      Fort St. John

Are you new to Canada and need to file your taxes for the first time? Then this event is for you! On Thursday, February 27th, our guest speaker, a CRA officer will explain the process of filing, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a taxpayer. All questions will be answered! The workshop will take place at the Northern Lights College (Room 131). The start time is 6:00pm and the end is at 8:00pm   Please refer to the attached poster. See you there!

Success      Fort St. John

The North East Native Advancing Society, The Industry Training Authority BC and Conoco Phillips are hosting the 2nd Annual Awards Dinner and Fashion show on Thursday February 27th @ the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre in Fort St John.    The evening includes a special guest entertainer, dinner, an industry and cultural fashion show and presentation of numerous personal achievement and industry partnership awards. Just a few of the awards that will be presented are Outstanding Student, Inspirational Student, Outstanding Dedication to the Organization and Committed Partnership Awards. The fun begins at 6pm – you don’t want to miss it!   For more information about tickets please call Stacy at 250-261-3497.

Registered Non-profit      Fort St. John

Interested in a career in the trades?  Ever wondered how an apprenticeship program works and if it’s right for you?    The 2nd Annual Trades/Apprenticeship Career Forum & Tradeshow is being held Thursday February 27th @ the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.  Offered by The North East Native Advancing Society, The Industry Training Authority BC and the Pomeroy Group, the trade show offers a chance for individuals to speak to many companies and organizations about a career in the trades and details about apprenticeship programs. Presentations by Peace River Hydro Partners, Northern Health, BC Hydro and Northern Lights College are also scheduled during the day.  The entire show is free and open to the general public.  If you’ve ever thought a career in the trades or wondered how to get into an apprenticeship program this is the place to be!

Registered Non-profit      Fort St. John

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Fort St. John Center through the British Columbia Settlement and Integration Services (BC SIS) is again offering a Free Food Safe Course for Temporary Foreign Workers, BC PNP Nominees, and Naturalized Citizens who are unemployed, underemployed or actively looking for work.To register we will require a refundable $50.00 in cash holding fee to secure your spot and for you to drop by in our office to fill up the registration form. This is on a first come first serve basis.For any questions please call 250-785-5323 ext. 22

Success      Fort St. John

Every year, the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation (FSJHF) teams up with the British Columbia Ambulance Services, and Coach Barbers for its annual Bluey Day, now on its 21st year.    Individuals, families or teams will register to participate, accept pledges in person and online, remit donations to the FSJHF before and on the day of the event.  They raise funds by asking family, friends, the company they work for through an online Fundraising Page.  Participants will then "be brave and shave" on the day of the event to give hope, to remember, and to raise cancer diagnosis and awareness.   The goal this year is to raise $100,000 for the Cancer Treatment and Diagnostic Fund.  This fund is to purchase emergent equipment needs for the Diagnostic Imaging Department, Laboratory, Operating Theatre, and Endoscopy Suite to help with early screening and diagnosis of cancer; and for treatment of cancer at the Community Cancer Centre.   Registration opens March 2!

Registered Non-profit      Fort St. John