Recent History – 1998Origin of the Peace River South branch of the BCRTAThe Peace River South branch of the BC Retired Teachers’ Association was established in Dawson Creek on June 12, 1996. Retired teachers attending the organizational meeting were: Mary Sones, Margaret Scott, Helen Galibois, Rose Wilson, Walter Schoen, Mildred Clarke, Shirley Wilson, Laurel David… Read More

Recent History – 1998Peace River Block Daily News, Sept 9, 1998: by Patsy NagelThat first day of classes may bring some feelings of nostalgia and even sadness to retired teachers, so the local association holds a breakfast on that day to help those newly retired educators to feel more relaxed. This “To Hell with the… Read More

Recent History – 1998 Dec. 14, 1998, By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Seven teachers from Grande Prairie Composite School were in Dawson Creek on Friday to learn more about the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre. School principal Barry Edgar said he was impressed by what he saw during the presentation and tour and saw how some… Read More

Recent History – 1998 Jan. 15, 1999, By Daily News Staff Inge-Jean Hansen, a South Peace Secondary School Graduate of 1998, has been awarded the Governor General’s Bronze Medallion, the school reports. Hansen was recognized for her outstanding achievement on provincial examinations held in January and June of 1998. The top student, daughter of former… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Feb. 10, 1999, By Mike Leschart, Daily News Staff Dawson Creek and area schools will be the last in the province to see the benefits of the Provincial Learning Network (PLNet) — the government-implemented Internet network — but when it does arrive the technology will be a welcome advancement. According to Peace… Read More

Recent History – 1999Feb. 11, 1999 By Mike Leschart, Daily News Staff Children with failing marks in school will not repeat the entire grade, the Peace River South School Board re-confirmed yesterday, but will instead continue to work on the components causing them difficulty. “No South Peace students failed an entire grade last year, and… Read More

Recent History – 1999 March 1, 1999 By Mike Leschart, Daily News Staff The financial burden of Lesley Dampier’s UBC education was lightened a little by the B.C. government this year. The agricultural sciences student from Dawson Creek received a $5,000 award to put toward university expenses. Dampier was recognized along with 17 other B.C…. Read More

Recent History – 1999 March 30, 1999 By Mike Leschart, Daily News Staff Over nearly 25 years at Northern Lights College, both programs and students have come and gone. The educational and intellectual composition of the institution has gone through numerous alterations and revamps since its inception in 1975. Some programs have seen their demise,… Read More

Recent History – 1999 April 14, 1999 The following is a list of award winners, presented at Northern Lights College awards luncheon last Friday: Award Recipient ABA Counselling Services Award Kim Collins Cook Training Bursary Award Angel Hooser Dawson Creek Campus Staff Awards Pamela McGuffie, Darlene Vanhoutteghem, Catherine Owen Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce Award… Read More

Recent History – 1999 June 1, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff The smell of engine oil wafts through the air as several young mechanics labour over disassembled vehicle parts on a bench. Nearby a truck waits on a hoist and an engine is up on blocks. If it wasn’t for the homework list… Read More