Recent History – 1999 Nov. 15, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff A splinter group from the Kelly Lake First Nation has filed a comprehensive land claim that stretches from Jasper to the Peace River and the Rocky Mountains to northwestern Alberta. “I’ve never been out in public but I think it’s time,” said… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Nov. 26, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff A group of Kelly Lake elders showed up at the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors meeting Thursday to attempt to set the record straight. “We’re here to reinforce our relations with the regional district,” said Corrine Shearer of the… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Dec. 28, 1999 Five native youth are going to help their peers who got into trouble with the law to go through the court system faster under a unique pilot project. Right now, it often takes youth three court appointments before their case is going anywhere, says Nancy Prince, Reconnect Youth… Read More

Recent History – 1999 March 24, 2000 DAWSON CREEK — Five Aboriginal Dawson Creek students got a clear message while attending a Native career fair and conference in Vancouver last month. Rod Freeman, Grade 10, summed it up in one sentence: “Stay in school and go for your goal..” The five, three from South Peace… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Aug. 2, 2000 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff A respected member of the Peace Country’s Metis community has compiled a collection of poems, worksheets, and charts with which she aims to make lives better. Written by Rose-Marie McLeod, 53, Your Personal Life Journey, deals with the five aspects of a… Read More

Recent History – 2001-2003 Feb. 12, 2001 DAWSON CREEK — First Nations communities in northeastern British Columbia could soon be producing their own monthly newsletter if a study funded with $5,000 from the province shows it’s feasible. Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers Minister Jenny Kwan announced the funding Friday. The money will go to the… Read More

Recent History – 2001-2003 April 20, 2001 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Those watching the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards on national television last month might have noticed a familiar face. Dawson Creek resident Fred House was among the 14 people to be presented with the prestigious award during the gala event carried live by… Read More

Recent History – 2001-2003 August 27, 2002 By Mark Nielsen,Daily News Staff A roadblock has been established in Kelly Lake by a group of Metis people who say they’re being unfairly denied access to jobs in the oil patch. With the help of van parked halfway onto the road, the group has set up an… Read More

Recent History – 2001-2003 August 29, 2002 KELLY LAKE — Although concerns about safety remain outstanding, a group of Metis people voluntarily removed their roadblock Wednesday evening. “We urge the provincial government to immediately enter into negotiations with us for a permanent resolution to the problem of speeding and overweight vehicles and the condition of… Read More

Recent History – 2001-2003 Sept. 9, 2002 By Mark Nielsen Daily News Staff Kelly Lake First Nation (KLFN) members have set up a blockade at the Rat Lake entrance to the Wapiti River, about 120 kilometres south of Dawson Creek, as part of a conflict with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations. “It’s about… Read More