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Happy Valentine’s Day $100 on Sunday, February 14! See some Valentine’s Messages - Focus Page 4 Supportive living facility celebrates its grand opening in Slave Lake Serving region’s seniors needing care Details on Page 1 of Focus Volume 17, Issue 6 Thursday, February 11, 2016 Figure skating Desmarais RCMP averaged arrest of an impaired driver displays every three days last year Constable Charles Bond of Desmarais RCMP says in a encourages report on impaired driving statistics for 2015, “It is very alarming and disappointing to see this many motorists still imitators! putting themselves and others at risk by driving while impaired.” From January 1 to December 31, 2015, Desmarais Mounties laid impaired driving charges against 120 people. The trend seems to be continuing into this year as in the past week, three persons were charged with the same of- fence within four days. (See separate ar- ticle on Fever Page 5.) Desmarais RCMP are also thanking citizens who have been reporting sus- pected impaired drivers. Constable Bond notes how calling 911 about pos- sible impaired drivers could “save lives”. Photos by Denis Carnochan The detachment also warns that dur- During a St. Theresa School Grade 5 outing at Wabasca ing 2016, its officers will be more arena last Friday, Helena Cardinal displayed her figure proactive in regads to impaired driving skating moves. Her display prompted Dru Gladue and with more patrols, traffic stops and other students to comically try to imitate her. checkstops in Wabasca-Desmarais. Wabasca Pee Wees domi- nated Thorhild in hockey action on home ice last Satuday. Justin Auger, Layne Cardinal and Linden Rathbone control the puck in front of the Thorhild net. Wabasca easily came out on top, 9-3. Snowmobile Rally on Saturday may also have Quad Trail due to lack of snow Photo by Denis Carnochan See Focus Page 4 Serving the Municipal DiStrict of opportunity PAGE 2 – Thursday, February 11, 2016 Letter to the Editor: The January 26th ruling by the Human Rights Commission con- that even the most dysfunctional home has less long-term traumatic ef- firmed that First Nations children have been denied equality of service fects on a child, as compared to a child who has been removed alto- and programs provided to the rest of Canada's children. gether.) Ultimately it means the loss of language, culture and traditions Alberta and Ottawa This consistent underfunding by up to 38% per year has con- leading to the loss of one’s identity as a person. tributed to increasing issues that have not been addressed. Issues that As Chief of the Bigstone Cree Nation I first applaud the Human play catch-up could decrease the numbers of First Nations children in care; a number Rights Commission for its willingness to take a stand on the issue and that stands at a rate three times higher than the non-Aboriginal popu- its encouragement to both federal and provincial governments to un- with needs of local lation. derstand the needs of First Nations children and make a real commit- Mental health, addictions and family violence issues are not being ment to real change in the way the business of caring for all our youth First Nations children addressed. Funding and resources are not taking into account the issues is managed. leading to the apprehension of the children in care. (It has been proven Bigstone Cree Nation believes that we need to bring our children who are in care home. We need to provide a safe environment conducive to promoting wellbeing and healthy families. We need to shift the focus of our pro- NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY gramming so that expected outcomes are achievable. We need to improve our infrastructure and housing to reduce the LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT overcrowding and poor living conditions. (Section 26) With adequate resources and funding to match, we are better able to meet the needs of our children in care. More importantly we are bet- NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 61 ter able to meet the needs of the mothers whose children are at risk of PROVINCE OF ALBERTA going into care. Our children deserve to have the same promise of a future that the Notice is hereby given that NOMINATION DAY is February 24, rest of Canada enjoys. I have already heard the promises of change 2016, and that nominations for the election of candidates for the from both the Federal and Provincial governments. I already have seen following offices will be received at the location of the local my share of Government officials come through our community. jurisdiction offices set out below between the hours of 10:00 am What I have not yet seen are any actions taken on behalf of either and 12:00 noon on nomination day. Government for improved service delivery. I have not yet seen any funding or resources committed to any of the solutions we have pro- Sub Division Local School Number of Members Location of Local posed in the past 10 years. Number Board Committee to be Elected Jurisdiction Office The fact that the Human Rights Commission recognized the dis- Calling Lake School 14Calling Lake 1 Calling Lake, Alberta crimination by the federal government against our children does nothing for their situation today, and unless we see commitment from our Northland School Division No.61 government I guarantee it will do nothing for their situation tomorrow. Bag 1400, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2 We cannot stand by while the federal and provincial governments find more ways to study the problem. We understand the problems; we Dated at the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta, have our own ideas as to how to resolve the issues. this 4th day of February, A.D. 2016. We need real commitment to equitable funding and resources to Trudy Rasmuson, Returning Officer implement our own solutions derived from our own needs in our community. NOMINATION PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SUB-DIVISION LOCATIONS LISTED ABOVE. Chief Gordon T. Auger, Bigstone Cree Nation TheFever invites letters to the editor: Monday @ 7:30 - Jam session e-mail: [email protected] Tuesday @ 7:30 - Bible Study with Teacher, Eric Alook Wednesday @ 7:30 - Ladies Prayer Group Thursday @ 7:30 - Praise & Worship Team (or ladies activity) Located in the strip mall Friday - To Be Announced next to Fritou Saturday - To Be Announced Sunday - Morning Service @ 11:00 a.m. Only 00 CUTS for Children/Seniors $20 Special! 780-773-7730 JHOURS: Mon. to Fri. 10 am to 7 • Sat. 10 am to 4 • Sun. Closed The Fever reserves the right to decline to publish and to edit items as necessary Any item submitted to The The February 16, 10:00 a.m. Fever should include the FEVER Next Deadline: name and phone number Deadline for Fever Greetings Sunday, 6:00 p.m. of the person providing it. PM40013487 Photos submitted digitally Publisher/Editor: Bruce Thomas Production Office: must be sent as stand- Accounts: Patricia Thomas (780) 891-2108 1-800-315-7826 alone JPEG’s. Information Box 519, Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0 for articles should be sent Contributor: Denis Carnochan fax: 1-888-318-5555 e-mail: [email protected] as e-mail text, or Word Production Chief: Joanne Rutar Slave Lake: 780-849-4350 Edmonton Office: 12015 - 76 Street document file. Serving the Municipal DiStrict of opportunity – Thursday, February 11, 2016 PAGE 3 16021AA0 WE’RE BRINGING POSITIVE ENERGY TO ALBERTA. Introducing a new kind of electricity and natural gas company for your home. At ATCOenergy we deliver more than just energy, we deliver positive energy. By wanting to sell you less, so you can save more. By doing the little things that gain your trust. Like offering great rates with ﬂexible plans. And customer service that helps, not hurts. It’s what we like to call, positive energy. Choose one of our impressive introductory offers. Sign-up now for a 3-year Energy Value Bundle and get a $100 sign-up incentive plus a $50 anniversary credit for each year of your agreement. 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Serving the Municipal DiStrict of opportunity PAGE 4 – Thursday, February 11, 2016 Happy 18th Happy 17th Lac La Biche FEVER GREETINGS on February 16 on February 17 offers sno pitch Emmit Gullion Sidney "D" Bradley Happy 42nd Happy Birthday godmother chantal, Shay-la & c.J. and rubber boots on February 11 on February 10 Anderson Lac La Biche Firefight- Darcy Masuda love, Mom Mandy, Dad nigel ers Society is hosting a Rub- Nadine G. Young Happy Birthday Bros ricky, Bubba, Blade, love your babies, Dustin, Sirae, love, cousin Muffin on February 16 Sisters nizel & BB n'zaia ber Boot Sno Pitch Tour- Savannah, Mariel and Demaris Clara Moberly Next Greetings must be for dates nament March 12 and 13. & grandbabies eliana Janae, Happy Birthday Bigstone finance Staff February 18 or later There is prize money in cohen Bentley on February 12 two divisions, a costume Robert J.

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