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Your Guide to
the North Peace
Traditional Territory of the
Dane-zaa First Nation Peoples.
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The Fort St. John & Area
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Message from Mayor Ackerman ��������������� 6
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supported by our Business
Cover photo credit:
Darcy Shawchek Communities of the North Peace �����������8-9 Community, the City of Fort
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Regional Overview ����������������������������� 10-11 St. John, and a variety of local
community groups. Our thanks
is BC’s largest. The PRRD coordinates Our Industries ������������������������������������ 12-14 goes out to everyone who
services and provides infrastructure in Chamber President Message ������������������ 16 supplied content suggestions,
electoral (rural) areas and between member Meet the Chamber ��������������������������������� 17 and/or updates,
images, ideas ...
municipalities, including: Chief Executive Officer Message ������������� 18
Shop Local! ���������������������������������������� 20-22 If you would like to know more
• Solid waste management Oil & Gas ������������������������������������������� 25-27
about RG Strategies services or
• Rural water services have any requests or questions
Energy Sector Contributes ����������������� 30-31 please contact us.
• Fire protection Alternative Energy ����������������������������� 32-33
• Invasive plant control VIEW THE GUIDE ONLINE! Agriculture ���������������������������������������� 34-35
• Sewage collection and disposal www.fsjchamber.com Northern Lifestyle ������������������������������ 38-40
• Regional parks and campgrounds British Leisure & Recreation�������������������������� 41-43
• Building inspection Columbia
For additional copies contact: Fort St. John City Map������������������������ 44-45
• Development and land use planning Arts & Culture ������������������������������������ 48-49
Places of Worship ����������������������������������� 51
Go to prrd.bc.ca for more information. Education ����������������������������������������������� 53
Britis Health & Wellness ����������������������������� 54-56
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info@fsjchamber.com Local References �������������������������������� 60-63
Fort St. John Businesses ��������������������� 64-75
A Community Space Hudson’s Hope Businesses ���������������������� 77
Have Your Say is a space to learn about and be part of rgstrategies Taylor Businesses ������������������������������������ 78
active consultations on projects and issues in the Peace creatingawareness
River Regional District.
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polls, or sign the guestbook. Have Your Say lets you
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As an organization of business representatives, the
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conjunction with RG Strategies, publish the Fort St.
John & Region Guide yearly to introduce you to the
people, industries and opportunities of Fort St. John
and area. The information is carefully compiled
Dawson Creek Head Office Fort St. John Branch Office and is considered accurate at the time of printing.
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Photo: Darcy Shawchek
United First Nations Fort St. John is located on the traditional territory of
the Dane-zaa First Nation peoples.
AS LONG AS THE SUN According to Dane-zaa oral history, the Peace River is
SHINES, GRASS GROWS
named for the settling of a conflict between the Dane-
zaa and the Cree. The Cree traditionally lived south
and east of the Upper Peace River region. Due to their
AND THE RIVERS FLOW. trade with settlers, they had guns and they pushed
the Dane-zaa northwest in the late 18th century. A
Traditional Territory of the
peace treaty, negotiated in the late 1700s or early
1800s, stated that the Cree would live south of the
Dane-zaa First Nation Peoples.
Peace River, and the Dane-zaa north. The Peace River,
before and after its new name, marked a boundary
zone, where groups met for trade, celebration, and
settling of disputes.
Archaeological evidence at Charlie Lake Cave
establishes that the area of Charlie Lake north of Fort
St. John has been continuously occupied for 10,500 a warm welcome to the north peace from
years by varying cultures of indigenous peoples.
The Dane-zaa of Fort St. John took an adhesion to
Treaty 8 in 1900. Today they continue to have a
YOUR MLA
strong cultural and economic presence in the North
Peace area. With great pride I welcome
you to the North Peace area.
As a long time resident of
The North Peace region Fort St. John, I am honored
is home to several First to represent the people of
Nation communities: the Peace River North and
the Northern Rockies.
Blueberry River First Nation
Whether you are visiting for
Doig River First Nation the day, looking for a new
place to call home, or you
Fort Nelson First Nation are already a resident of our
Prophet River First Nation Dan Davies thriving communities, the
MLA, Peace River North North Peace and Northern
Halfway River First Nation Rockies have plenty to offer.
Where the prairies meet the
Saulteau First Nation
mountains come experience
West Moberly First Nations the recreation of our diverse
The ethno-linguistic grouping within on peace and friendship, a partnership
landscapes, the beauty of
these eight First Nations includes that would create certainty for both our wildlife, and meet the
Sicannie (Sikanni), Slavey, Beaver (Dane- parties, “For as long as the sun shines, friendly and hardworking
Zaa), Cree, Saulteau and Dene. the grass grows and the rivers flow”. people of the North.
On June 21, 1899, the eighth treaty The Treaty 8 Tribal Association was Constituency Offices With robust industries
between the Indigenous people of incorporated in 1982 under the BC 10104 - 100th Street fueling our economy, we
North America and the Queen of Societies Act and currently represents Fort St. John, BC , V1J 3Y7 offer affordable housing in
a healthy, supportive, family
England was signed and would become six of the First Nations in Northeastern
friendly region. The North
known as the most comprehensive BC. The Treaty 8 Tribal Association Peace is a wonderful place to
Unit 103, 5420 - 50th Ave N
treaty in Canada. The signatories of acts as a coordinator, facilitator, and live and raise a family!
Fort Nelson, BC , V0C 1R0
Treaty No. 8 agreed to the oral promises technical support on various issues as
made during these negotiations and mandated from time to time by the
Toll Free: 1-877-332-0101
understood them as a partnership based Council of Treaty 8 Chiefs.
E: dan.davies.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Tel: 250-263-0101
Fax: 250-263-0104
www.dandavies.ca
TREATY 8 TRIBAL ASSOCIATION
www.treaty8.bc.ca Photo: Darcy Shawchek
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Innovating with the
Vibrant Communities
Building a community proud to call home. in British Columbia’s
Peace Region
Message from your Mayor
Welcome to the city of Fort St. John, located on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa,
signatories of Treaty 8, and the Métis Nation BC Region 7 in the heart of the majestic Peace
River country. We value the significant contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have lived
and worked on the land for time immemorial and are committed to meaningful reconciliation
to continue building a future based on relationships and mutual respect, beginning with www.urbansystems.ca/careers urbansystems.ca urbanmatters.ca
acknowledging, reflecting and learning the truths.
With just over 21,000 residents and a median age of 31, Fort St. John is young and full of fun.
We work hard in the resource, agriculture, and professional services sectors, and we play hard.
There is so much to do here for families that love to play.
Fort St. John is proud to be a winter city, and we celebrate our winters! From the annual High
on Ice Winter Festival, featuring ice-carvings and dozens of community events, to our multiple
Lori Ackerman outdoor ice surfaces and nearby cross-country ski trails, there’s always a fun winter activity on
Mayor, the go.
City of Fort St. John
In the Peace Region, known for its remarkable outdoor adventure and natural beauty, endless
recreational opportunities are nearby. There are boating and fishing possibilities on rivers and
lakes only minutes from town, and the local golf course is only a few blocks from downtown,
with two more just a short drive away. We have over 20 community parks and over 70 km of
walking trails maintained year-round. In addition, hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing
trails can be found in town and in the vast provincial parks just outside of town.
We are a city that supports our business community and have worked hard to be a friendly
small town with big-city amenities - making this a great place to call home. The city boasts many
unique shops as well as national chains. Many of our local independent businesses are part of
Fort St. John the Love Fort St. John shop local program; check out these local gems at lovefortstjohn.com.
City Hall Located just outside the city limits, Tse’K’wa, or the Charlie Lake Cave, is one of the few known
10631 - 100th Street archaeological sites in northern British Columbia that dates over 11,000 years ago. Learn more
Fort St. John, BC about this National Historic Site and the Tse’K’wa Heritage Society at treaty8.bc.ca/tsekwa. Fort
V1J 3Z5 St. John is also home to the fabulous North Peace Cultural Centre featuring live entertainment,
dance lessons, art studios, and a gallery of art from local artists and artisans. If organized sports
E: lackerman@fortstjohn.ca are your game, we have some first-class recreation facilities. The Pomeroy Sport Centre is home
Tel: 250-787-8150 to two ice rinks, an indoor speed skating oval (one of only 4 in North America), and an indoor
Fax: 250-787-8181 rubber running track. Also located in the recreation campus is a lap and leisure pool; an indoor
fieldhouse for soccer, rugby, and lacrosse; an additional ice rink; and a curling rink.
www.fortstjohn.ca
The past two years have been filled with many challenges due to the pandemic; however,
our community came together to support each other and our local businesses. We are
looking forward to returning to normal and celebrating again with the community at our
annual Canada Day, Santa Parade and High on Ice Winter Fest events. The newly constructed
Festival Plaza is a jewel for our community to gather and celebrate during festivals, markets
and events. Additionally, construction continues on the 100 Street redevelopment project
includes enhanced pedestrian safety, improved public landscaping, and upgraded underground
infrastructure to revitalize our downtown.
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Nine kilometres northwest of Fort St. John on the Alaska
community of
Highway, the community of Charlie Lake is home to
approximately 2,250. There are almost 22,000 people within
20 km of Charlie Lake.
CHARLIE LAKE
Charlie Lake - 13 km long. Charlie Lake Provincial Park
Housing options include residential subdivisions, trailer - on the southwestern shore.
parks, lake front properties and rural residential farms. Beatton Provincial Park - on the eastern shores of
Many beautiful country residences surround the lake and Charlie Lake
the area has an affluent population.
It’s your life. Build it here.
Most of the business sector of Charlie Lake is situated on
the south side of the lake along Highway 97 with a school,
church, gas station, campgrounds and some residences.
All other services are accessible nearby in the City of
Fort St. John.
Photo: Darcy Shawchek Banking, Borrowing,
Expert Advice, Sharing Profits
The District of Taylor is perfectly positioned amidst urban
amenities and rural charm; Nestled on the fertile banks of & Investing in Community
the Peace River and along the Alaska Highway corridor, Taylor
(historic Mile 36) is just 56 kilometres north of Dawson Creek
and 18 kilometres south of Fort St. John. – and within the
beautiful areas of the Peace River Regional District.
Become a Member today
Despite its small (but growing) population of 1469, Taylor’s www.npscu.ca 1-877-787-0361
development has always kept the interests and needs of the
Peace region in mind. Taylor history is widely celebrated
throughout the community, with the Rocky Mountain Forts
and a self-guided walking tour that showcases its early years.
Enjoy Peace Island Park, has full and un-serviced campsites.
district of
TAYLOR
Taylor also boasts an 18-hole golf course declared “Best
Manicured course in Northern BC”, a boat launch, ball
Photo: Darcy Shawchek diamonds and fishing amongst its many attributes.
district of
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HOPE
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75%
TRAILS TO Mountain foothills of BC, 90km west of Fort St. John and
66km north of Chetwynd on Highway 29. SAY THE RIGHT
EXPLORE Known for its parks, campgrounds and recreational
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canoeing, boating, hunting, camping, hiking, swimming
and wildlife viewing. There is definitely something
for everyone.
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02% >
20% >
09%
of British Columbia’s of British Columbia’s of British Columbia’s PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
population landmass GDP
The BC Peace is divided into the North and South
Peace regions, together comprising almost one-
YXJ quarter of British Columbia’s land area.
REGIONAL
AIRPORT AREA
YUKON Aircraft
NUNAVUT approx. 120,000 sq km
NORTHWEST Movements: The North Peace
TERRITORIES Passengers:
2019: 20,547 approx. 90,000 sq km
2019: 278,584
2020: 8,748
2020: 122,368 Elevation
2021: 26,490*
*new flight school 2021: 221,136 695 m/2,275 ft above sea level
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Movements:
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FORT ST. JOHN
& escorts North Peace
Prince
Rupert Dawson
Communities
ALBERTA
Creek
CLIMATE
14 hours 7 hours
1:45 hours Grande Located in the north region of the Peace River Regional District
Prince
George Prairie
Edmonton Frost-free Days: Average Annual Electoral Area ‘B’
BRITISH 90 - 115 Snowfall: Altona Montney Sikanni Chief
COLUMBIA 10 hours 198.20 mm / 11.7 in Buick North Pine Trutch
1:30 hours Average
MANITOBA Annual Cecil Lake Osborn Upper Cache
Kamloops Rainfall: Weather Station: Clayhurst Pink Upper
Your community.
Calgary
330 mm / 13 inches Fort St. John Clearview Mountain Halfway
Vancouver Flatrock Prespatou Wonowon
SASKATCHEWAN Average Weather Station Goodlow Rose Prairie
Annual Sunshine: Elevation:
695.00 m / 2280 ft Electoral Area ‘C’ Your business.
2095 hours / 304
days Baldonnel
Charlie Lake
Grand Haven
Old Fort
Our passion.
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Municipalities
The District of Hudson’s Hope; The City of Fort St. John; To find out more about how MNP
The District of Taylor can help guide your business forward,
contact our Fort St. John office at
Regional services provided by the PRRD: 250.785.8166
noxious weed control community recreation fire protection
solid waste control rural water service sewage collection
REGIONAL POPULATION AVERAGE INCOME parks building inspection and disposal
35,000 $109,000
TRADING AREA
For more information MNP.ca
AVERAGE AGE
75,000 30 about the Peace River Regional District
visit prrd.bc.ca
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where the gears of commerce turn HYDROELECTRIC MAJOR PROJECT YOU
NORTHERN INDUSTRY As of December 31, 2021, overall Project health remained “amber.” The revised
budget and schedule were approved in June 2021 and address significant cost
Belong
pressures and delays faced by the Project due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need
for right bank foundation enhancements, and other cost pressures being managed by HERE!
the Project prior to COVID-19.
Learn more about the industries that power our region. The Project is more than 55 per cent complete; however, there are still potential
significant risks remaining. BC Hydro continues to review, assess, manage and monitor
significant potential risks to the Project. The Project is currently on schedule to
achieve the approved 2025 in service date;
The Technical Advisory Board and independent experts continued to review and
PETROLEUM The Montney and Horn River unconventional gas
confirm that BC Hydro’s foundation enhancements solution is appropriate and sound,
and will make the right bank structures safe and serviceable over the long operating
plays are massive prospects that are reshaping life of Site C.
Source: sitecproject.com
Canada’s petroleum sector.
Site C Employment Statistics
Oil & Gas continues to The North Peace area
produces 90 per cent of
3,410
be an economic driver
in the region despite the BC’s grain, 743
AGRICULTURE
challenges. 38 per cent of its T: 250.789.3711
Construction Engineers 9999 99 Avenue, Taylor, BC
hydroelectric power, and Workers &
The Montney Formation is & Project
rich in natural gas liquids, plays host to over 300,000 Contractors www.lonewolfgolf.ca
Teams
like ethane, propane,
and butane, which
tourists each year. The
region has some of the 23% 421
makes investment in the largest gas fields in Women
of workers on site
exploration, extraction
and processing of the
The agriculture sector
includes prairie crops of
North America.
are from the
Peace Region
FORT CITY CHRYSLER
region’s Low tax rates for business
317
wheat, barley, canola and
and attractive economic
natural gas more
economically viable.
forage seed production.
North Peace farms enjoy incentives for development
Indigenous
140
the advantages of low help make Fort St. John Apprentices
Significant direct
‘Open for Business.’ People on
employment land prices and low cost on site Serving the Peace Country
site
of production. As the
4,153
opportunities are a SOURCE: City of Fort St. John
considerable benefit from only prairie in British
Columbia, it also is home “Move Up Here”
natural gas development.
to the province’s grain Total
More on page 25 and oil seed industries, Workers
and is the most northerly 95% BC’s Canola on site* *as of February 2022
agricultural area of
Canada.
More on page 34 90% BC’s Grain Just to the west of Fort St. John stand the mighty Peace Canyon and W.A.C.
Bennett hydroelectric dams, which provide over 40% of the province’s
hydroelectric power. At 183m (660 ft) high, it is one of the world’s highest earth
30% BC’s Honey filled dams.
The Site C Dam is being constructed by BC Hydro on the Peace River near Fort So Much more than a
75% BC’s Bison
St. John. It will be the third dam in the area and will add approximately 1,110
megawatts of capacity, and produce about 5,100 gigawatt hours of electricity Great deal!
each year - enough energy to power the equivalent of about 450,000 homes per
year. Construction began in July 2015 and is expected to be completed by the end 8424 Alaska Road | Fort St. John | BC V1J 5L6
of 2024. 250.787.5220
More information can be found by visiting the BC Hydro Community Consultation FORTCITYCHRYSLER.CA
Offices in Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope, and online at www.sitecproject.com
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FORESTRY
Peace Valley has a
production capacity of
TOURISM 3rd Annual Business
Excellence Awards
around 750 million
square feet, and the
Sustainable tourism counts not just for
ramp up to full travelers, but for tourism destinations
production took and local residents.
place ahead
of schedule Observations from visitor centre staff
suggest that our visitation is primarily Fort St. John Winner of the Business of the Year Award.
on June 22,
the touring market. Over 320,000 travel
2021.
the Alaska Highway between May and
September. These travellers spend $56
per person per day and spend about 20
days in the Alaska Highway region (5.3
days in Northern BC, 5.4 days in the
Yukon and 9.2 days in Alaska). These
travellers represent about $350 million
in spending for the Alaska Highway
region.
For information about attractions
in northern BC and along the
The Fort St. John Co-op has also won two awards
world famous Alaska Highway
from the BC Used Oil Management Association.
visit: AlaskaHighwayJourney.com
Or, pickup your own copy at Sustainability. The Fort St. John Co-op has won two awards from
participating businesses and/or the BC Used Oil Management Association. It's the second year the
company has been acknowledged for its efforts.
your local Visitor Centre.
The Co-op has 3 drop-off locations in the area, including at its Airport
Road and 91 Avenue locations, as well as one in Prespatou.
The Co-op was recognized as both a Top Collector, and the Most
The forestry sector
includes a wide array Improved Collector in 2020 for increasing its collection rates by the
of tree species that vary "It's part of our sustainability largest percentage. The Association says 50 million litres of oil, and 3
from spruce to balsam poplar practices and we're excited million litres of antifreeze are collected each year through its network
and paper birch. The majority of to be acknowledged," of facilities across the province.
the timber harvested from the 4.673 Brad Lussier, General Manager
million hectares of the Fort St. John timber Fort St. John Co-operative Association
supply area (TSA) is processed by the pulp mill and
sawmill.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS OF THE WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Opportunities for business investment lie in YEAR AWARD (51% plus owned) Winner: Jessica Witmer (The Caffeination – RESTAURANT
the following areas: Winner: Scoops Clothing Station) Winner: Audielicious
• Timber harvesting & processing, silviculture YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
NOT-FOR-PROFIT AWARD
Winner: Fort St. John Women’s Winner: Keyi Ren (Pho A Pho Saigon) – RETAIL
• Value-added manufacturing
Resources Society Winner: Ideal Office Solutions
2022 COMMUNITY LEADER AWARD
• Biomass
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD (BUSINESS)
Winner: Home Hardware Building Center Winner: The Canadian Grind
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2022 BOARD OF The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce
supports area businesses by providing networking
opportunities, a collective voice
DIRECTORS & STAFF and services for business development.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT
Dear Community,
With the optimistic opening of Covid-19 restrictions, we all look, hopefully, toward some light
at the end of the tunnel. The last couple of years have caused us all to re-evaluate how we run
our businesses, assess our strategies, and re-determine our source of sustainable competitive PRESIDENT 1ST VICE CHAIR 2ND VICE CHAIR TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT
advantage. The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce is no different. We have spent a Adam Reaburn Jennifer Snider Peta Best Chuck Fowler
Justin McKinnon MNP Peace Country Filtration
great deal of time trying to determine how to offer the best value to our members. We take our Moose FM Midtown Storage
Justin@Petron.com Peta.Best@MNP.ca www.pcfiltration.com
role in the community as business advocates and leaders very seriously. Adam@MooseFM.ca alpacajenn@yahoo.ca
Fort St. John is a unique community. Not all Chambers have the blessing, or challenge, of
balancing the needs of small business with those of larger ones. The overall business ecosystem
in the north is complex, especially when geographically we sit atop one of the world’s most prolific
energy deposits, the Montney play. The interrelationship between all stakeholders in our region is
key to unlocking the economic value for each of our businesses, no matter what the size. The Fort
Justin McKinnon St. John & District Chamber of Commerce always keeps this in our thoughts. That’s why it’s so very
important that we continue to support each other.
President
Our CEO, Cheryl Montgomery, embodies this message. Her creativity and resourcefulness is a
huge benefit to our Chamber. In 2022 we saw the launch of a Shop Local initiative, that works with
DIRECTORS
students to educate them on the community benefits of shopping local. The “Shop Local Youth
Program” may well serve as the prototype for communities everywhere to get their students to
actively participate in the economic process. This learning through action approach is the first of Brad Lussier Jared Braun Mitchel Chillcot Cameron Eggie
Fort St. John Coop Assoc. Salvation Army Scotia Bank City of Fort St. John
its kind. We are extremely proud to have this program born at the Fort St. John & District Chamber
GenMng@FSJCoop.com Jared.Braun@salvationarmy.ca mitchel.chilkot@scotiabank.com CEggie@FortStJohn.ca
of Commerce and extend our gratitude to Cheryl for creating it!
Fort St. John & District
Chamber of We are also gearing up for the return of another great event, Creating Energy – Northern Resource
Commerce Conference presented by Tourmaline. This conference brings together community and business
leaders for discussions on relevant issues of the day. Moreover, we’re excited we can do it in
person and enjoy the fun and camaraderie of the BC LNG Charity Golf Tournament.
#104 9907 - 99 Avenue
Fort St. John, BC V1J 1V1 It is my privilege to serve our membership and follow in the footsteps of previous Presidents, all
T: 250-785-6037 of them great business and community leaders in their own right. We welcome all of you and
E: info@fsjchamber.com encourage you to join us throughout the year at our various events, either online or in person. The
real benefit of the Chamber is when we get together and collaborate, learn from, and support each Mission Statement:
other. Help us make 2022 our best year yet!
Evan Jeannotte Carina Wallis Dallas Peever
"Strengthening
Arrow Energy
With Appreciation, Evan@CleanArrow.ca
W.L. Construction
cwallis@wlconstruction.com
CW Inspections
Dallas@CWinspections.ca
Business
A partnership that brings to Enhance
together positive and innovative our communities"
Justin McKinnon, MBA
President, 2022
thinkers Vision:
STAFF
to create an "Our members are more
active and responsible successful as a result
Chamber.
of our leadership"
Cheryl Montgomery Stacy Flotre
Chief Executive Officer Administration Assistant
info@fsjchamber.com admin@fsjchamber.com
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR 2022
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber Champions
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Chamber Champions are not only the
backbone of the Chamber but they are
the backbone of the community. These
The Fort St. John and District
Thank you for picking up this publication about
the North Peace. Fort St. John and the Fort St.
businesses often are seen at the forefront
John & District Chamber of Commerce reside on of community projects, non-profit
Chamber of Commerce is the the traditional lands of the Dana-Zaa people. We organizations and initiatives to better
largest business organization in appreciate the time you take from your busy our community.
schedule to find out more about the region! We are
North East British Columbia. If a strong bunch! We are dedicated, loyal, driven and The Chamber appreciates the support the Champions
the business environment in incredibly supportive! All traits it takes to run and provide to the work we do and their leadership is so
grow a business! Our community, like everyone
Fort St. John or the North Peace else has been through a lot the past two years and valuable to us as business advocates. Our reputation
the hardy northern stock has fared incredibly well. in the community is clearly supported by our
region affects your business, Businesses have emerged the pandemic with a vision partnerships with these well respected businesses.
your membership in the for growth, prosperity, and opportunities that have
presented through adversity! Champions are featured at many of the Chambers
Chamber is vital. Membership Cheryl events and activities and on our digital marketing
creates a partnership that brings Montgomery As restrictions cautiously open and businesses throughout the year. Often our Chamber Champions
take note of what they have endured the past two
together positive and innovative Chief Executive Officer years to survive, everyone can be proud they will are the first one in line to help us launch new
come out of this stronger. Businesses in the North initiatives and promotions. These companies know
thinkers who build an active and have more than survived, they thrived! Businesses the impact the Chamber has in the community and
responsible Chamber. have diversified and created new revenue streams are always willing to support us. It is their trust in
and effective ways to operate more efficiently.
The circumstances of the pandemic were often
the work we do that helps us continue to make a
the driving force behind innovation and review of difference in our membership and the community.
old practices and standards. The expectation to
Fort St. John & District
Membership Pays! Chamber of Commerce
implement mandates have increased the operating
standards of many businesses and set a new bar of
operating expectations. We want to thank our Chamber Champions for
being our greatest supporters!
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18 | 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE | 19Shop Local
is More
than Just
Shopping!
No one could have predicted the pandemic that challenging times. The mantra to “shop local” had kicked benefit everyone in different ways. We choose to work
would sweep through our cities, province and in and people were responding. Not just in the north but with students who are just on the fringe of their first jobs
beyond the past two years. Covid-19 went from around the world. Businesses were hurting and communities and the start of their journey making purchasing decisions
being a two-week stay-at-home mandate to two were stepping up to help. using their own of money. We wanted to create awareness
years of memories. Not all good. Communities and about ‘return on investment’ that occurs with their shopping
families were at odds and the medical industry The message though wasn’t just born out of supporting local habits. Helping them make connections that led from their
grappled to stay in front of the next big wave. neighbors and friends through a tough time, but a broader dollar to the investment in community infrastructure and
Businesses were hit hard and relied on financial awaking of how local and regional resources were being economy benefit.
programs to relieve some of the shortfalls. impacted from first the pandemic and then from the floods
Businesses were hit in the pocketbook and bottom in fall of 2021 in the lower mainland. Things such as supply
lines were compromised. The Pandemic impacted chain shortages, increased costs, and lockdown at borders
made us realize perhaps we need to be more locally and First came the ‘Shop Local School
businesses of all size and sectors in different ways
and as restrictions tightened and then loosened it regionally self-sufficient. We need to build, grow, shop and Module’. The Chamber partnered
was clear the hospitality and small business sectors source the things we need in a way that supports our local with School District 60 to create a
suffered some of the greatest impacts. economy more. This is a huge task to face, but the seed was presentation geared towards grade
planted, and perhaps the answer is with our future business 6-7’s which is interactive and shows
The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce owners and consumers. Youth are truly the ones who can
(FSJ Chamber) works hard as a local, regional, and influence change for the future and long term. Change lies the process of spending and where
provincial business advocate, to be the voice of within young people understanding the flow of money and that money goes.
our collective membership and community about the consequences it holds. An opportunity to get hands-on
issues that matter. The past 24 months felt as we with the next generation to educate and bring awareness
were on a treadmill trying to keep up with the seemed like a good place to start. After you spend a dollar, where does it go? The options
ever-changing resources and restrictions that were included local independent shops, box stores, or online
constantly changing and affecting businesses. We Federal Funding became available through the BC Chamber shopping. It is important to clarify, that there is no right
had to adapt on the fly, and took the time to ensure of Commerce, to help promote 'Shop Local' and the goal or wrong choice in this process, just different outcomes
we connected with members to see how they were for the FSJ Chamber was to look at how we bring the ‘Shop based on different decisions and there are lots of options
coping. Many members understandably were under Local’ philosophy to our youth – our future, while supporting to choose from in this digital age. Students got to learn
enormous stress and uncertainty. But communities our struggling businesses and residents at the same time. when you spend money, how does it come back to make
are strong and they support each other through This required a project that would work full circle and would your quality of life better. Where does it go and how does
20 | 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE | 21it flow back into the community – or does it? What kind
of shopping resources support community and which Fortunately, we were able to invest
ones support a different community? We created a great in advertising, swag, and a ‘Shop
hands-on shopping game that allowed students to be
either a shopper, a business, a community beneficiary, Local Champion’ program that allows
or an unknown online presence. Students engaged and businesses to continue to be involved by
loved the hands-on transferring of play money and making signing up to promote the ‘Shop Local’
choices about where to make their purchases. The goal brand through their business. You will see
though was not to make online shopping evil, but rather to
ensure youth have a healthy understanding about shopping
stickers and decals along with small swag
that promotes the project throughout the
TAKING COMMUNICATIONS
TO NEW HEIGHTS
choices and the delicate balancing act each has on personal
budgets, accessibility, availability, community, environment, community.
employment, and many other factors. Some students
made choices based on their friendships, some students Having the opportunity to create a project that adds so much
made choices based on price, some students made choices value to the community and the future of our youth is a
based on availability. All these decisions have important triumph. We are grateful to the Federal Government Grant Petron Communications is the leader in design, installation and
impacts to our local economy. The presentations were full that made this possible, we hope to keep the project running
of information, and the conversations were a great insight servicing of your communication needs in the heart of the BC oil and
in the future and create a continuum of awareness and
into the knowledge youth already have about their financial knowledge to our youth while supporting our businesses gas fields. We specialize in mobile, cellular, microwave, S.C.A.D.A.,
choices. The modules were a success and fun! and local economy. UHF, VHF, stand-alone voice and data communication systems.
Further to presenting the Module, we wanted students to Cheryl Montgomery
be rewarded by the Shop Local learning in a way that would Our head office has been located in Fort St. John since 1978 and
benefit the business community as well.
we have expanded and maintained our technological edge ever
since. We provide our customers with the finest in communication
technology along with excellent in-store and onsite service.
The second component of the project
involved creating a Coupon Book. Weeks
were spent engaging businesses to
participate in the ‘Shop Local Coupon
CONTACT US FOR:
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bargains. • RADIO REPAIR EQUIPMENT
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Businesses enthusiastically grabbed the opportunity to • COMMUNICATIONS • CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES
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Books were created and donated to
School District 60 who distributed • INSTALLATIONS • AND MORE!
them as a fundraiser (coupon value of • RENTALS
over $4000.00 in savings) in an effort
to generate $20,000, which will go back
to youth programming. The businesses
benefitted and shoppers didn’t mind
taking advantage of the savings either.
The project now was full circle, helping
students, businesses, and consumers. It Channel Partner
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and opportunity!
The Shop Local Module and the Coupon
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OIL & GAS
The men and women who work in the energy
industry have a strong work ethic. Long hours
working in conditions that would keep many of us
Known as the "Energetic City" from leaving the house have added to their unique
Fort St. John is the service personalities. Energy comes not just from the
and support centre for the ground, but also from the spirit and determination of
those who must commit body and mind to the course
province's oil and natural of keeping the wheels of industry rolling and the
gas industry. home fires burning.
The petroleum industry has had a lengthy history throughout the province, and are providing a framework, to
in British Columbia. Exploration for oil began at strengthen the entire sector. February 2017 Energy Services
Proudly the turn of the last century. It wasn’t until the BC announced the merger with the Independent Contractors
Celebrating 1950’s that development of natural gas began in and Businesses Association of BC. Energy Services BC has a
40 Years! the northeast of the province. When the first gas long history in Northeastern BC. The Independent Contractors
and Businesses Association of BC has been the voice of BC’s
pipeline was completed from the Peace River District construction industry for over 40 years, and is the oldest open
At LAPRAIRIE, we solve your project challenges with a highly skilled to Vancouver in 1957, gas began to flow south for shop organization in Canada.
workforce, winnovative thinking and state-of-the-art equipment. Our both domestic and export consumption.
operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks and heavy Support is also provided at a government level. The industry’s
equipment are ready to deliver - anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing Today, hundreds of large and small pipelines, well regulatory body, the BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC)
super-heavy, engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the operational headquarters are in Fort St. John. The OGC is
site construction, trucking and seismic companies responsible for regulating oil and gas and geothermal operations
safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying and are at work in the region providing crucial support in British Columbia. The BCOGC protects public safety and
delivering quality frac sand products - LAPRAIRIE gives you the advantage. to a demanding industry. safeguards the environment through the sound regulation of oil,
Visit laprairiegroup.com gas and geothermal activities in BC.
In the past organizations such as Energy Services BC (ESBC)
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24 | 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE 2022 YOUR GUIDE TO THE NORTH PEACE | 25From exploration through to final reclamation, the
Commission works closely with First Nations, land
owners and rights holders, and ensures industry Did you Know…
complies with provincial legislation. With more 70 % of orphan sites in BC
than 20 years’ dedicated service, the Commission is
committed to safe and responsible energy resource have been decommissioned.
management for British Columbia.
For the 17 orphan sites
The Farmers Information Service (FIS), a new service, reclaimed this year, the
is now available to help farmers and landowners average time between
in the Peace River Regional District navigate their orphan site designation and
interactions with the oil and gas industry with the reclamation was six years,
objective of a positive outcome for all parties involved.
beating our target of
The FIS provides information at no charge to help 10 years.
landowners manage the challenges they experience Source: BC Oil & Gas Commission
while working with oil and gas development and to
help them protect their interests while accessing
opportunities that come from such development.
The FIS helps farmers and landowners understand
the regulatory aspects of the oil and gas industry
and know their rights when working with resource
companies. The FIS is also available as support to
prepare for meetings with companies and to refer
landowners to professional services when appropriate.
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Within BC, activity and production is predominantly
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unconventional gas development are reducing the • Convenience Store • Convenience • Propane
footprints of new developments as they provide ®
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A Vision For Canada's Recovery
Economic Recovery and Environmental Leadership
September 2020
Natural gas and oil are essential to Canada’s post-pandemic recovery and fundamental to our quality of life. From fuels for
heating, industry and transportation, to petrochemicals used to make products like N-95 protective masks, oil and natural
gas underpin virtually every aspect of Canada’s economy — and Canadians’ lives. The energy industry has the nationwide
ability to stimulate large-scale economic recovery to sustain Canada’s financial future.
A strong recovery plan and competitive government policy measures are essential to ensuring Canadian industries can
attract investment, which will be crucial to growing Canada’s economy, getting Canadians back to work and funding
advanced technologies to address emissions. These objectives can be achieved while leveraging the energy sector’s CAPP Projects Investment in Canada’s
environmental leadership — which is aligned with the federal government’s objectives, particularly around addressing
climate change. Natural Gas and Oil Sector will Rise
to $32.8 Billion in 2022.
Collaborating to Move Forward January 20, 2022, Calgary, Alberta
The natural gas and oil industry emphasizes collaboration within the industry and with governments, First Nations,
communities and stakeholders. The industry’s advanced expertise and technological innovation are keys to our solutions- The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) per cent of total global upstream natural gas and oil
focused approach to emissions reduction. We believe delivering reliable, affordable, responsibly produced energy is forecasting a 22 per cent increase in natural gas and investment. International energy research firm Wood
addresses important social issues and creates prosperity, without compromising environmental performance improvements. oil investment in 2022. Capital spending in the sector is Mackenzie is forecasting global spending on upstream
A stable and globally competitive business environment enhances investment, creates jobs, promotes innovation and expected to grow by $6.0 billion to reach $32.8 billion, natural gas and oil production will reach $525 billion in
ultimately enables our ability to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. compared to an estimated total investment of $26.9 billion 2022. Based on that forecast Canada has fallen to just
in 2021. (All figures in Canadian dollars.) six per cent of total market share, a four per centage
The civil lockdowns deployed to control the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced energy demand. Canadian companies point drop which represents over $21 billion in potential
decreased production by 740,000 barrels per day (b/d) and announced $8.7 billion of capital investment reductions, The expected growth in spending for 2022 would mark the investment.
representing a 32-per-cent decline compared with 2019. CAPP estimates more than 28,000 direct and 107,000 indirect jobs second straight year of significant increases in investment
were lost in the sector in 2020. The outlook for 2021 is highly uncertain and additional jobs losses are possible if COVID-19 is as Canadian producers look to capitalize on stronger British Columbia
not contained and energy demand does not recover. Notably, because of the industry’s widespread supply chain, job losses commodity prices due to rapidly growing global demand With rapidly growing global demand for natural gas
have impacted every region of the country. for natural gas and oil. translating into multi-year highs in natural gas prices,
producers in British Columbia are showing interest in
Conventional oil and natural gas capital investment for growing their investment in the province.
2022 is forecast at $21.2 billion, up from an estimated $18.1
billion last year, while growth in oil sands investment is However, the ongoing review on royalties paired with
expected to increase 33 per cent to $11.6 billion compared the current moratorium on issuing development permits
to $8.7 billion last year. stalled investment in 2021. Investment in the province
fell approximately $600 million short of last year’s
While this is great news for the struggling Canadian anticipated $3.9 billion, only reaching $3.4 billion in 2021.
economy, within the context of total global investment In 2022, upstream investment in B.C. is forecast to grow
Canada is continuing to lose market share to other to $4.1 billion. Rig counts in B.C. currently sit at half of the
jurisdictions. In 2014, Canada was viewed as a top historical average for mid-January indicating producers
tier international investment jurisdiction for resource are potentially holding off some investment until later
development and attracted $81 billion or more than 10 in 2022.
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How Our Northeast Corner of British
Columbia will Contribute
Earlier this year, the Financial Post reported cumulative investments and the creation of almost 100,000 emission commitments: they represent almost half of
that Canada’s economy suffered the biggest jobs a year, nationwide benefits would include: the world’s GDP! “Natural gas – whether in partnership
with renewables or as an energy source for hard-to-
GDP drop in 2020, shrinking by 5.4% to • C
anada’s GDP would increase, on average, by more than electrify sectors – helps to lower overall emissions.”
almost $1,575 billion, joining economies $11 billion by year over the expected LNG production Global demand for LNG is expected to grow 3.6%
throughout the world tripped up by the lifespan of 40 years. Of that increase, British Columbia’s annually, to 700 million tonnes by 2040.
portion would exceed $8 billion annually.
COVID-19 pandemic, leaving millions out What does this mean for Northeast BC? For
of work. Now, in addition to the world’s • O
f the almost 100,000 jobs created each year, 71,000 of
We live and work
perspective, take the daily travel of many of the Peace
need to transition to clean energy, we need those would be gained in British Columbia alone, boosting Region’s energy workers to Groundbirch, located 50 km
wages in our province by $4.6 billion annually.
developing solutions that will fuel our own south of Fort St. John. “The Groundbirch operational
country’s economic recovery and growth. • O
ver $2.3 billion in annual tax and royalty payments will
result in the LNG sector becoming one of the largest
area produces approximately 500 million standard cubic
feet per day of natural gas from the Montney formation in your community.
Here lies Canada’s opportunity to realize revenue generators for British Columbia. and has an expected field life of more than 35 years.”
gains in both those needs. For resilient infrastructure, your
Yes, liquified natural gas is still fossil fuel. How does it fit in
meeting the challenges of the 21st century to combat global challenge is our passion.
Canada’s energy sector already contributes
approximately 10% of our GDP, with natural gas warming and protecting the environment? Liquefaction To find out more about our services and past projects,
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being almost a quarter of energy production. By leads to an economical transport and storage method. In Submitted by Julie Ziebart,
cooling natural gas down to be shipped to the Asia- the context of seeking energy transition, natural gas is a
2020 Past President
Pacific markets, Canada will benefit from a thriving complementary solution in a mix with renewable energies,
LNG industry, significantly contributing to economic such as solar, wind power, and biomass, to produce electricity
recovery. What will be the economic impact? or fuel. In global news, and as stated in Shell’s 2021 LNG
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A study released last summer by the Conference Outlook, three of the world’s top 10 CO2 emitting countries,
Board of Canada found that, besides $500 billion in China, Japan, and South Korea, in 2020 announced net-zero
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