Recent History – 1999 July 2, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff It looks like there’s some bad news about those dandelions. With 15,000 seeds per plant, the bright yellow pest is here to stay, says Dennis Meier, weed contractor with the Peace River Regional District. However, he adds, there is hope that other… Read More

Recent History – 1999 July 5, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff The Berlin Wall of Dawson Creek has come crashing down. Such is the comparison Dennis Meier made in regards to the new deal struck by BC Rail (BCR) and Canadian National Rail (CN) which allows BCR to cross into CN’s territory. “I’ve… Read More

Recent History – 1999 July 22, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff DAWSON CREEK – Local grain farmers are facing what could be another poor harvest. A cold spring, followed by hot weather and not enough rain as well as falling commodity prices means more hard times, says local farmer Nick Parsons. After the… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Aug. 5, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff As the wheat pours from the back of Steve Feschuk’s truck, it is a bittersweet moment. The Bonanza farmer watches as the golden flow is swallowed up by the grating in the floor, as elevator manager Deanna Boyle snaps a picture. It… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Aug. 26, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff A less than banner year is expected as farmers begin harvesting crops from Peace fields. Dawson Creek farmer Brian Haddow said it looks like he won’t be recovering the costs in his investment this year, but holds out a slim reason for… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Sept. 2, 1999 By Kate O’Neill for the Peace River Block News Peace region sheep producers are gearing up for their annual fall sale. Last year’s record sale of 5,200 sheep was the biggest sale in Western Canada, so local producers have their work cut out for them if they want… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Sept. 24, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff The Whole Farm Insurance Program (WFIP) has been extended for another year, Agriculture and Food minister Corky Evans announced Thursday, with committed $6.8 million to the endeavour. That means the B.C. government will now be able to enter into an agreement with… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Sept. 9, 1999 By Jim Sinclair, for the Peace River Block News If llamas ever need an articulate, enthusiastic spokesperson, Nancy Schlauwitz of Farmington would certainly fill the bill. In Nancy’s opinion, llamas are ideal animals to have around. When asked to identify the primary appeal of the South American native,… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Oct. 21, 1999 By Jim Sinclair, for the Peace River Block News Specialty animals can evoke special feelings, especially when those animals figure prominently in cultural folklore — like the “Santa and Rudolph” deal. There is much more to reindeer, however, than novelty value. Native to northern Europe and Asia, reindeer… Read More

Recent History – 1999 Oct. 1, 1999 By Daily News Staff Fort St. John will be one of the stops for the select standing committee on agriculture and fisheries. The all-party legislative committee will be in the Energetic City on Tuesday, Oct. 12 to hold a public hearing in the Bowes Room at the Pioneer… Read More