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(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: A ‘hostile takeover’ of municipal elections

In this column, regular contributor Ken Boon is adding his voice to those who oppose the registering of the Conservative Electors Association in Fort St. John and other municipalities around B.C.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: What lesson should we learn from Site C?

Regular contributor Ken Boon on what he learned from BC Hydro's report on the lessons it has learned from the Site C hydroelectric dam project.

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(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Good riddance to crypto mining on B.C. power grid

Regular contributor Ken Boon is pleased that cryptocurrency mining operations have been banned from connecting to the BC Hydro grid.

A 'watch for wildlife' sign on the highway. (Submitted by Ken Boon)
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Tariffs, Blue Jays and a death trap for deer

Regular contributor Ken Boon is doing what he can to support Blue Jays in the World Series and blue jays in his garden as he mulls international affairs and the dangers of the highway for wildlife.

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(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: The seasons and our zippers

Regular contributor Ken Boon returns to writing as summer turns to fall.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: ‘Disposable’ Site C work camp highlights need to avoid megaprojects

Regular contributor Ken Boon with his reaction to the conversation around disposing of the Site C dam work camp.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Thoughts on politics drama, wildlife confusion and losing at cribbage

Regular contributor Ken Boon on various issues, such as Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's defection from the BC Conservatives and wildlife patterns since the construction of the Site C dam.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Post-truth society

Sure, politicians have long told lies to advance their cause, but Trump has shamelessly taken post-truth to a whole new level to advance his personal and political agenda.

Bear Flat Dispatch: the legacy of Jimmy Carter

While his promotion of moderation and conservation probably did little to bolster his political standing at the time, it is evident that history will reflect favorably on his term as President.  

The B.C. legislative building.
Bear Flat Dispatch: the ever-changing energy policies of BC

After the long battle lost with Site C, I find myself somewhat mentally exhausted when it comes to energy issues and arguments.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Life Goes on at Ninety-Nine

The year 2024 has been another crazy eventful year.

Bear Flat Dispatch: First past the post

Meanwhile, don’t forget to get out and vote on October 19 or sooner.

Bear Flat Dispatch: From River to Reservoir

Frequent contributor Ken Boon shares some thoughts on BC Hydro filling its reservoir for the Site C dam.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Flowers, Weeds and Chicks

Frequent contributor Ken Boon shares some plants and animals he's seen in the area recently.

Bear Flat Dispatch: BC’s Sumas Prairie. Farmland or lake?

Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on turning the Sumas Prairie back into a lake.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Changing the name

Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on a name for the Site C project.

Bear Flat Dispatch: The ongoing drought

Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on the drought conditions in the Peace.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Trade axe found

Frequent contributor Ken Boon found a little piece of history last December while hiking in the Bear Flat area.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Concerted effort needed to achieve net-zero

Perhaps people have been saying this forever, but we do ‘live in interesting times.’  Lately, it seems that energy and where it will come from is top of mind for many.

Bear Flat Dispatch: The champagne safari rides again

The North Peace Historical Society once again held a screening of the award winning 1995 Canadian documentary “The Champagne Safari” last Friday night that was very well attended. 

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