Lori Ackerman, a mother and grandmother from northern British Columbia, took out an advertisement in the Vancouver Sun to write to the citizens of the province. Ms. Ackerman also happens to be the mayor of the province’s City of Fort St. John which is situated in the middle of one of the largest supplies of oil and natural gas in the world. Her purpose for the message was to share with citizens what she understands about extracting natural resources and protecting the environment. The fill story can be read at: