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Ocean Falls has undergone massive changes in the 50 years since the devastating 1965 slide $1.00 + GST Vol. 31 | No. 3 Thursday, February 12, 2015 Serving the Bella Coola Valley and the Chilcotin CoastMountainNews.com Publications Mail Agreement #40007851 Registration #09309 50 years later, landslide hits same spot in tiny community of Ocean Falls BY CAITLIN THOMPSON The tiny community of Ocean Falls has experienced a large landslide in the exact same place as the fatal event that killed seven residents 50 years ago. On January 25 at approximate- ly 3:25pm, a landslide of mud, trees, rocks and debris buried the public road that connects Martin Valley residents to the rest of Ocean Falls. 50 years ago, on January 13, 1965, a muddy landslide full of snow and debris swept away an entire family and their neigh- bours, injured five people and left 350 people homeless. The devastation was intense, with the Vancouver Sun describing the scene as ‘panic, horror, and death.’ The 1965 slide was predicted by multiple old timers after townspeople supposedly “prayed for rain and got too much.” The Vancouver Sun described how two duplexes were twisted off their wooden foundations and hurled down 100ft bank onto the roofs of the Ocean Falls Advertiser and the Credit Union. The event occurred as Ocean Fall’s 3000-plus residents were “spending a normal Wednesday night – in the beer parlours, at the movies, or playing darts with friends at the Legion Hall.” Hudson’s Bay employees were taking inventory at the store when the power went out 10 minutes before the slide hit at 10pm. Clare Langdale, a 28-year old resident on Ocean Falls and a paper maker at Crown Zellerbach’s plant, vividly recalled in a bedside interview in hospital: “We were sitting in our duplex kitchen when Bobby said the win- dows were rattling and a storm was blowing up. “We looked out but there was no storm. The next we knew a rush of boulders, snow and water lifted the house and it went flying around. The house literally took off from its moorings. “A second and a third wave hit, and then I was on the floor, tan- gled up with the table legs. Bobby was alongside me. My wife ended up in the basement, pinned there by a kitchen chair on one side and the chesterfield on the other. “I was pinned against the wall by a big chunk of ice. I could move my feet, that’s all. I was standing on Bobby who was pinned under me on the floor.” It took rescuers 50 minutes to dig out his wife and the family lost everything as insur- ance wouldn’t cover the costs. Fortunately, this last event was nowhere near as traumatic but the community of 25 full-time resi- dents is cut off from their normal routine as they are stranded on one side of the slide. Most of Ocean Falls’ residents live in the Martin Valley and the slide has blocked them from the BC Ferries dock and the post office. However, barges have been able to deliver food to alternative docks for the present time. “The slide has blocked the only road we have,” said resident Sharron Cartier. “Unlike the last few events, we don’t have the capacity to deal with this our- selves. It’s just too large.” Ocean Falls has undergone some dramatic changes in the past 50 years. From a booming industry town of over 3000 to a tiny hamlet of under 30 residents in a 50-year span, Ocean Falls is certainly a unique place to live. Cartier, who retired in Ocean Falls full-time eleven years ago, says she really likes the remote liv- ing but it comes with its own set of challenges. “If you can’t fix your own prob- lems you’re not in good shape out here,” Cartier laughs. “And you have to really like your partner.” Cartier said that most of Ocean Falls 25 or so residents are retired and sitting the 60 plus bracket. In the summer the population jumps to near 100 residents, as those with summer homes and charter businesses show up for the sea- son. However, services are still very limited. There is no hospital or nursing station, store of any kind, school or major infrastructure. The larg- est employer is the private hydro company, Boralex, who boasts five employees on rotating shifts. SEE MORE ON PAGE 3 Photo submitted by Sharron Cartier Shane Yellowbird to perform March 21 Page 7

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Page 1: Coast Mountain News, February 12, 2015

Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015 A1

Ocean Falls has undergone massive changes in the 50 years since the devastating 1965 slide

$1.00 + GSTVol. 31 | No. 3Thursday, February 12, 2015

Serving the Bella Coola Valleyand the Chilcotin

CoastMountainNews.com Publications Mail Agreement #40007851Registration #09309

50 years later, landslide hits same spot in tiny community of Ocean FallsBY CAITLIN THOMPSON

The tiny community of Ocean Falls has experienced a large landslide in the exact same place as the fatal event that killed seven residents 50 years ago.

On January 25 at approximate-ly 3:25pm, a landslide of mud, trees, rocks and debris buried the public road that connects Martin Valley residents to the rest of Ocean Falls.

50 years ago, on January 13, 1965, a muddy landslide full of snow and debris swept away an entire family and their neigh-bours, injured five people and left 350 people homeless. The devastation was intense, with the Vancouver Sun describing the scene as ‘panic, horror, and death.’

The 1965 slide was predicted by multiple old timers after townspeople supposedly “prayed

for rain and got too much.” The Vancouver Sun described how two duplexes were twisted off their wooden foundations and hurled down 100ft bank onto the roofs of the Ocean Falls Advertiser and the Credit Union.

The event occurred as Ocean Fall’s 3000-plus residents were “spending a normal Wednesday night – in the beer parlours, at the movies, or playing darts with friends at the Legion Hall.”

Hudson’s Bay employees were taking inventory at the store when the power went out 10 minutes before the slide hit at 10pm.

Clare Langdale, a 28-year old resident on Ocean Falls and a paper maker at Crown Zellerbach’s plant, vividly recalled in a bedside interview in hospital: “We were sitting in our duplex kitchen when Bobby said the win-dows were rattling and a storm

was blowing up. “We looked out but there was

no storm. The next we knew a rush of boulders, snow and water lifted the house and it went flying around. The house literally took off from its moorings.

“A second and a third wave hit, and then I was on the floor, tan-gled up with the table legs. Bobby was alongside me. My wife ended up in the basement, pinned there by a kitchen chair on one side and the chesterfield on the other.

“I was pinned against the wall by a big chunk of ice. I could move my feet, that’s all. I was standing on Bobby who was pinned under me on the floor.” It took rescuers 50 minutes to dig out his wife and the family lost everything as insur-ance wouldn’t cover the costs.

Fortunately, this last event was nowhere near as traumatic but the community of 25 full-time resi-

dents is cut off from their normal routine as they are stranded on one side of the slide.

Most of Ocean Falls’ residents live in the Martin Valley and the slide has blocked them from the BC Ferries dock and the post office.

However, barges have been able to deliver food to alternative docks for the present time.

“The slide has blocked the only road we have,” said resident Sharron Cartier. “Unlike the last few events, we don’t have the capacity to deal with this our-selves. It’s just too large.”

Ocean Falls has undergone some dramatic changes in the past 50 years. From a booming industry town of over 3000 to a tiny hamlet of under 30 residents in a 50-year span, Ocean Falls is certainly a unique place to live.

Cartier, who retired in Ocean

Falls full-time eleven years ago, says she really likes the remote liv-ing but it comes with its own set of challenges.

“If you can’t fix your own prob-lems you’re not in good shape out here,” Cartier laughs. “And you have to really like your partner.”

Cartier said that most of Ocean Falls 25 or so residents are retired and sitting the 60 plus bracket. In the summer the population jumps to near 100 residents, as those with summer homes and charter businesses show up for the sea-son. However, services are still very limited.

There is no hospital or nursing station, store of any kind, school or major infrastructure. The larg-est employer is the private hydro company, Boralex, who boasts five employees on rotating shifts.

SEE MORE ON PAGE 3

Photo submitted by Sharron Cartier

Shane Yellowbird to perform March 21

Page 7

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A2 Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015 COAST MOUNTAIN NEWS COMMUNITY PAGE

Black Press in association with� e Coast Mountain News are very

excited to announce the newest arrival to their online family.

WE ARE SOEXCITED!

We invite the manyreaders of the

Coast Mountain News newspaper to visit the online

component of our newsand information services.

You will � nd current and late breaking news

stories, community links, web polls,archived stories,

contacts and morefocused on your

communities.

CoastMountainNews.comHoly Name

of MaryCatholicChurch

Sunday Communion

Service10:30AM

Monthly MassSaturday Evening

6:00PM

Call Susan to con rm

250-799-5618

Bella CoolaSeventh-Day

Adventist Church

Saturday ServiceSong & Bible Study

For Adults & Children

9:30 am Sabbath School Program

10 am Bible Study

Church Service 11 am

Bella Coola Adventist AcademyOffers a Christian

Learning Environment for

Grades K - 9Grades 10 - 12

Distance Learning through West Coast Adventist School

Principal Rebecca Landry

799-5910

Services of theUnited Church

of Canada

Augsburg ChurchHwy. 20 Hagensborg

Sunday:Regular Services &

Sunday School 10:30am

Emmanuel ChurchBella Coola

Sunday Service 7pm

Minister Cynthia Breadner

Everyone Welcome

Ecological Video/Book Study

Augsburg/McKenzie United Church

Begins Oct 7, 2013 7:00 PM

“Reacquaint yourself with a spiritual unfolding of the universe story.”

For more information 250 799 5388

Bella CoolaSeventh-Day

Adventist Church

Saturday ServiceSong & Bible Study

for Adults &Children

9:30 am SabbathSchool Program

10 am Bible Study

Church Service11 am

Bella CoolaAdventist Academy

offers aChristian LearningEnvironment for

Grades K-9Grades 10-12

Distance Learning through West Coast

Adventist School

PrincipalRenee Johnson

799-5910

The Church ofJesus Christ-

Latter-Day Saints

Chilcotin Highway 20,

Hagensborg, B.C.250-982-2458

Branch President:Denis Tippie250-982-2495

Meeting Times:

Priesthood andRelief Society-

10:00 amSunday Schooland Primary -

11:00 amSacrament -

12:00 pm

Holy Name of Mary Catholic

Church

Sunday Morning Services

are suspended for the winter months.

Services with Brother Jerry Prazma or a priest will be held occasionally on

Saturday evenings at 6:00PM.

Please call Kathy Moore (799-5975) if you would like to be noti� ed through our

email distribution list.

Services of the

United Church

of CanadaChristmas Eve service

December 24th at 7:30 pm

Augsburg Mackenzie United Church

Services held at10:30am

Hwy 20 1 km east of Hagensborg

EmmanuelUnited Church

Services held at 7:00pm

Cliff Street on the townsite

Everyone Welcome!For more information

250 799 5388

Augsburg Mackenzie United Church

Services held at10:30am

Hwy 20 1 km east of Hagensborg

EmmanuelUnited Church

Services held at 7:00pm

Cliff Street on the townsite

29th Annual TweedsmuirX-Country Ski Race

Sponsored by Tweedsmuir

Ski Club

The 29th Annual Tweedsmuir Cross Country Ski Race will be held at East Branch on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The registration can be done online at: https://sites.google.com/site/29thannualxcountryskirace/homeThe entry fee is free for kids and students while adults are charged $5. There are four age divisions for both men and women with course options of 3, 7, 14 and 21 kilometres. There will be a Treasure Hunt on the 3km route for the kids!This race is suitable for all levels of skiers. Whatever your motivation, it is a good time to come out and participate in cross country skiing! There will be a potluck chili lunch, so please bring something to share, and there will be hotdogs for the kids. See you there!

Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Valley Restaurant

8 ounce NY Striploin- $21.95Topped with Santa Fe-style shrimp skewers,

served with baked potato & seasonal vegetables

Chicken Oscar - $19.95Served with baked potato & seasonal vegetables

All meals come with Full Salad Bar and Strawberry Chocolate Crepes for dessert

Call 250 799 0045 for ReservationsEnter to win our Valentine’s Gift Basket!

Saturday, February 14Dinner from 5pm - 8pm

JOB POSTINGBella Coola Community Support Society

Part-Time Office Support (17.5 hours per week)

Job SummaryThe Office Support staff will be responsible for a variety of secretarial, reception and clerical assistance.

DutiesProvide routine word processing, typing support; provide information to clients or visitors, compile data and produce reports and statistics as required; maintain and update the organization’s files and filing systems; administer group benefits; assume responsibil-ity for accounts payable, banking, and coding of revenues and expenditures; order office and janitorial supplies, negotiating purchase price if required; keep track of building maintenance issues as they arise; operate and oversee maintenance of office equipment.

Salary and BenefitsSalary will vary with experience.

Requirements: Proven prior related experience; good written and oral communication skills; diplomatic; good computer skills; must consent to a police record check.

Please submit a resume and covering letter to: Bella Coola Community Support Society,

PO Box 22, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0Phone: 250 799 5588

Fax: 250 799 5791Email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: February 23, 2015

Notice of MeetingBella Coola Valley Tourism

Annual General Meeting7:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 3, 2015Airport Meeting Room

A meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors will follow.

1-250-799-5699 • BELLA COOLAEmail: [email protected]

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Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015 A3

Groceries are ordered from Port Hardy or Vancouver and delivered by barge approximately every two weeks. Cartier said she pre-fers the tiny hamlet to her hometown of Quesnel, saying she loves being on the water.

Interior Roads crews were on hand last week to survey the damage by air with a geo-technical engi-neer. The local roads area manager, geo-technical engineer, and an environmental consult did the assess-ment from the air and to ensure the area was safe to work in.

“We can’t just look at the road, we needed to get above the mountain range to ensure the area is safe,” said Todd Hubner, Ministry of Transportation District Manager for the Cariboo Region. “The next step is to

get the engineer’s pre-scription, and envi-ronmental plan, and then equipment to the site.”

Hubner said there are some challenges in getting equipment

into the area to deal with the 30,000 cubic metres of debris, but did say that once crews are moving it should only take a day or so to get a lane open for traffic.

LOCAL NEWS

Ocean Falls 25 residents unable to use main road

Today Ocean Falls is mostly a retirement community

The 1965 slide was devastating to the community

The once-bustling town of Ocean Falls with the hospital in the foreground

FROM PAGE 1

Unique gifts including local books, jewelry, giftware, and more.

Kopas StoreOpen Monday - Saturday

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Bella Coola Rod and Gun ClubAnnual Banquet,

Dance and Fundraiser

February 28, 2015 - Lobelco HallBar opens at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:30 pm.

Raffle, silent auction, door prizes

Tickets: Adult $25, Children under 18 $10 Children under 5 free

Tickets in advance only.

Contact: Gary Shelton at 982-2316Keiko Stewart at 982-2632

Sandie Maclaurin at 982-2670Lloyd Gould at 982-0065

Live Music by Tog-e Bog-e

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A4 Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015

Dear Editor,

Recent events have brought to light the level of crisis in our community today. It has been alleged that death threats were leveled at a large number of commu-nity members simply for speaking their beliefs. All of this on top of the recent loss-es of young lives has created more divi-sion and strife in our beautiful Valley.

The supposed “bear-killing culture” has been attacked in various public forums as a reason as to why tourists will refuse to travel to our Valley. Ironically, perhaps we now have more to worry about from our own neighbours and community members than the wild animals that frequent our Valley. Human safety has become an issue now more than ever.

The fact is our

Valley has been forced to adhere to a strict new way of liv-ing. All of this so cer-tain individuals can run their businesses and manage Valley resources for their benefit. I can’t help but feel this is about personal gain and profit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about making better choices for our community, but at what cost?

Economic devel-opment and manage-

ment of local resourc-es should come from a place where the benefits are equally enjoyed by the major-ity of community members. Certain people have made it extremely difficult to even have a conver-sation pertaining to hunting or develop-ment. They have infil-trated local groups, disrupted progress, and never seem to want to work as part of a team effort. It

doesn’t matter how the argument goes: we are labeled as trophy hunters and destroyers.

I was born in this town and I love the people here, but I honestly feel I don’t know my home-town anymore. The economy here is suffering; the youth are suffering with it. Opportunities are few and far between. It’s time for a real-istic conversation

about what we want our community to look like and how we want to manage our resources.

If we want to move forward, there is no room for victimiza-tion, harassment or bullying on any side. The nasty, mean-spirited element that has dominated these discussions is hurting our already devas-tated community.

It has become clear to me there is

need for compromise when it comes to community values whether they pertain to hunting or devel-opment. There is no room for the “my way or the highway” approach. This is not the thin edge of the wedge but a battering ram pointed right at the heart of our com-munity.

Sincerely,

Ryan Parr Bella Coola

PRESS RELEASE

On January 30, 2015, represen-tatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a public meet-ing in Tatla Lake, BC to discuss the details and implementation of the Tsilhqot’in Decision. With upwards of 50 resi-dents in attendance, Chief Roger William, Vice-Chair of TNG, provided an over-view of the Decision along with an update on discussions hap-pening with the pro-vincial and federal governments.

The 150-year journey from the Chilcotin War in 1864 to today has been one of sad-ness and pain. June 26, 2014 was a day of hope – hope for healing, hope for understanding and hope for reconcili-ation. Recognizing the past, building strong relationships and moving forward together is the path TNG wants to take.

Chief Roger William, TNG Vice-Chair and Chief of Xeni Gwet’in, states

that, “To move for-ward, we need to understand each other and work together. Residents are concerned that the same thing will happen to them as happened to the Tsilhqot’in – that their land will be taken out from under them. Our intention

is to learn from his-tory and our strug-gles of displacement, we wish to coexist with the residents of the Chilcotin.”

Chief William further states, “Our goal is to get caught up – to have a voice and be treated as an equal partner in a meaningful way.

People have cho-sen the Chilcotin as a place to settle because they love it here. I believe we share some of the same values as these residents. I hope that improving the lives of the Tsilhqot’in would ultimately improve the lives of everyone in the Chilcotin.”

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Representatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a public meeting in Tatla Lake, BC to discuss the details and

implementation of the Tsilhqot’in Decision.

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Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015 A5

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON

A report issued last week by the Mount Polley Independent Expert Engineering Investigation and Review Panel con-cluded that the tail-ings pond was built on an unstable founda-tion.

Characterized as a “ticking time bomb,” the foundation of the pond, which consisted of layers of unstable glacial silt, was sub-ject to more pressure throughout the years as a series of steep additions added to its burden.

Experts said that the initial studies failed to understand how complex the glacial material was when the initial con-struction of the base of the dam took place. As the dam was raised to hold more water and tailings weakened base layer and it even-tually collapsed.

“Basically the weight of the dam was too much for the weak materials in the foundation to bear,” said U.S. consulting engineer Steven Vick, one of three experts called in to examine the failure that caused the dam to breach and fail in August 2014.

There are currently 98 permitted tailings storage facilities in the province with 123 dams at 60 metal and coal mines in B.C.

Last week the panel made seven recommendations and three actions that were announced by Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett.

All operating mines with tailings storage facility dams will now have to provide a let-ter to the ministry by June 30, 2015 to confirm whether the foundation materi-als similar to those at Mount Polley exist below any of their dams.

There is also a new requirement that all operating mines with tailings storage facili-ties establish inde-pendent tailings pond review boards.

Finally, there will

be a code review to determine how to best implement the panel’s remaining recommen-dations, including the adoption of best avail-able practices and technologies.

First Nations lead-ers in the area, who have responded favourably to the Panel’s recommen-dations, have also assembled their own panel of experts to investigate the disas-ter.

“We were very pleased with the rec-ommendations, very grateful for the recom-mendations,” said Bev Sellars from the Soda Creek Band.

“The recommenda-tions are what First Nations and environ-mentalists have been saying so long, that the mining industry and resource indus-try as well, needs to change.”

Sage Birchwater, a reporter in the Cariboo region, reported in a recent article that the water flowing into Quesnel Lake is still murky six months after the disaster.

In mid-January the Xat’sull/Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake First Nations, and the Northern Secwepemc Tribal Council (NStQ) hosted a meeting and introduced the panel of experts hired by the Tribal Council.

“We are looking into the cause of the breach and strug-gling to understand the ongoing impact on the environment,” said NStQ mining co-oordinator Jacinda Mack.

“With our own experts, we’re work-ing as equals, not just reviewing government and Mount Polley reports.”

Many of these experts explained that the long-term effects of the toxins on fish and the environment may not be felt for many years.

Brian Olding, NStQ’s environmen-tal planner, cred-ited Mount Polley for responding quickly to the disaster, but said that is still huge uncertainty on how long-lasting the effects of the breach will be.

Ernest Kroeker, fisheries manager for NStQ, said the spill is affecting two kinds of fish: migratory salmon and resident Quesnel Lake Rainbow trout. Kroeker said the big-gest concern for the Sockeye isn’t the spawning grounds; it’s the rearing grounds.

“Quesnel Lake is the nursery where juvenile sockeye feed for a whole year,” he said. “If toxins are mobile and bio-avail-able, it’s going to be a big problem.”

This breach has focused attention on other mines through-out the province, and that there could be similar disasters just waiting to happen.

Bennett said the ministry will be reach-ing out to all min-ing operators in the province to see if their mines might have been built on glacial till and if so, whether they were built with that instability in mind. 

“If there is any question at all of simi-

lar circumstances to what existed at Mount Polley on your mine site, you need to tell us so that we can do further inspections,” Bennett said.

The report also indicated that the failure was triggered by construction of the downstream rockfill zone at a steep slope. The Panel concluded that had the down-stream slope been flattened failure would have been avoided. 

The slope was in the process of being flattened to meet its ultimate design crite-ria at the time of the accident.

The NStQ had been hard at work developing a mining policy based on the best mining prac-tices around the world when the breach occurred.

Since the 400-

page document was released on the NStQ website it has received a thousand down-loads from all over the

world. “The more people

who use this policy the better it will be for everybody,” said Chief

Sellars.With files from

the Green Gazette, GlobalBC and

CBC News

LOCAL NEWS

Training in Bella CoolaMarch 16 - 27, 2015

Band Admin Building

What is included in the PICFI Fish Safe Program?Safest Catch Program: Provide on board safety training for crews

Cold Water Survival Community Workshop: a half day program that includes de-mystifying the effects of falling overboard, the importance of PFD wear and retrieval techniques.

Stability Education Program– 4 Days: Transport Canada and WorkSafeBC require that commercial fishermen understand the stability characteristics of their vessel and develop procedures to minimize or remove potential threats to stabilitySafe on the Wheel: Safe on the Wheel Program – 4 Days A four day workshop developed using the same principals and delivery methods as the Stability Course with the goal of giving crew men the tools to be Safe on the Wheel.Restricted Operators Course- MaritimeThe Maritime Radio course is required by all on board

Marine Emergency Duties A3 Option: Fishermen participating in the Safest Catch Program have the option of receiving Transport Canada Certification for MED A3

March 16 MED A3March 17-20 Stability Education ProgramMarch 23-26 Safe on the Wheel/SVOP CourseMarch 27 ROC-M Course (radio)

Training will be held at the Band Administration building in the lower level, (Double-doors facing Highway.) - 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m Daily.

For further course information and to sign up:Please contact Chris Nelson at the Nuxalk Development

Limited Partnership Office 250-799-0033 ext.3

FREE! OPEN TO ALL VALLEY RESIDENTS!

Report concludes Mount Polley mine was built on unstable foundation

The massive breach at Mount Polley last year has raised questions about mine safety all over the province photo by Chris Blake

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A6 Coast Mountain News Thursday, February 12, 2015

Toronto-born and Calgary-raised Barney Bentall moved to Vancouver when he was twenty, pursuing a girl and a dream of being the next Stephen Stills. He got the girl, and they had four children. In 1987, broke and living in

his mother-in-law’s basement suite, he was poised to quit his fledgling career.

A relentless voice in his head kept whispering, “ya gotta give this one more try”. His band at the time, The Legendary Hearts, scraped together enough

money to send him to Toronto “to grovel on behalf of our sorry assed souls”. He managed to get the band a record con-tract with Columbia/Sony Records and a management deal with good friend, Bernie Finkelstein.

Bentall writes,

“The next ten years were a fun, exciting and soul-stretching ride that we all somehow managed to survive. There was never a manual written for this kind of thing.” In 2000, he decided to scale back from music and was determined to pursue the “other dream”. They had bought a ranch in the Cariboo and, inspired by a sense of adventure, decided to take a stab at run-ning it. By 2007, it was time to jump back into the musical circus.

In the last seven years, he has released three solo records on the quint-essential Canadian label founded by Bernie Finkelstein called True North Records.

The Legendary Hearts still play from time to time, he has a “kick ass

solo band called “The Bonapartes” and partners with Shari Ulrich and Tom

Taylor as a trio. Then there’s The

Grand Cariboo Opry--his rambling, on the edge, twelve-piece Country &Western orchestra that tours in the fall to raise funds for charity.

Most recently, Bentall has formed a bluegrass band under the leadership of good friend and long-time musical mate, Colin Nairne, called the High Bar Gang which just released their first CD on True North. With an undying penchant for Rock & Roll, the journey continues.

LOCAL NEWS

Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Bella Coola Heli Sports Inc, of Bella Coola has applied to the Min-istry of Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region, for a License of Occupation – General Commercial for purpose of a helicopter fuel cache storage on Provincial Crown land in Clayton Falls Creek valley west of Bella Coola. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 5406548. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until March 20, 2015. MFL-NRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s office in Nanaimo.

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Bella Coola RCMP Media Release for January 2015

Barney Bentall to headline Sunday night at 2015 Bella Coola Music Festival

CST MARK VAN WIERINGENBella Coola RCMP DetaChMent

In the early morn-ing hours of January 1st, five people were arrested in separate incidents and trans-ported to Bella Coola Detachment cells. Two were released the next morning with no charges, a third was released with condi-tions and a court date for a previous domestic incident, and the final two were released with

a Liquor Control and Licensing Act violation ticket.

 Bella Coola RCMP responded to two separate single motor vehicle accidents with injuries in the early afternoon of January 1st. Slippery road conditions at the time of the accidents were determined to be the cause and no charges are being laid by Police.

 On January 9th while on patrol, Police located an intoxicated male in the Bella Coola townsite having a hard time walking on the

roadway. Due to the level of intoxication the male was arrested and transported to cells for the night. He was released in the morning and issued a violation ticket under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. 

 On January 10th Police located a male walking in Bella Coola while consuming alcohol.  The male was arrested for breach-ing his conditions and transported to cells, where he was later released with a court date for the new

Criminal Code charge. A second intoxi-

cated male was also located by Police out-side of his residence on January 10th, where he was arrested and lodged in cells for the night and released in the morning when sober.

 On January 11th Police arrested an intoxicated male after a domestic incident. The male was later released with a court date and conditions.

 On January 29th Police arrested a male after an RCMP inves-

tigation revealed the male had committed various Criminal Code offences on previous dates. The male was held in cells, and later released on conditions and a court date.

On January 31st Police and Ambulance responded to 4 Mile Subdivision for a report of an intoxicated male in distress. Ambulance transported the male to the Bella Coola Hospital where the male spoke with Police.  No Criminal Code charges are being laid at this time.

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The Snxlhh Transition House is gearing up to host a group of exciting guests from March 20 – 21, 2015. Musicians Inez Jasper (who recently visited Bella Coola to help with youth healing workshops), and Shane Yellowbird will join football stars JR LaRose, Rolly Lumbala, and Will Loftus to speak about empowerment and ending violence against women.

Spearheaded by community organizer Melinda Mack, the two-day event will feature a Funball Tournament and Cultural Night on Friday, March 20, and evening concert at Lobelco Hall on Saturday, March 21.

Mack, who forged a friendship with LaRose since his visit to the com-munity last year and has worked with the Transition House to plan the event in March, said the weekend is about bringing a positive

message to the com-munity.

LaRose has toured extensively through-out BC and Alberta spreading his mes-sage about triumph over adversity and ending violence against women. LaRose, whose mother is Cree from the One Arrow First Nation, grew up on a reservation outside of Edmonton.

Shane Yellowbird is a Cree musician from Hobbema, AB. In 2007, Yellowbird was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, Chevy Trucks Rising Star of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards and had one of the 10 most played country music songs of the year in Canada.

Inez Jasper also known by her stage name Inez, is a Sto:lo/Ojibway/Metis singer-songwriter , record producer, and sound engineer,

actress, nurse, and public speaker.

Known for blend-ing R&B, First Nations music, pop music and EDM in 2009 her single “Breathe” won Single of the Year at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards (APCMAs). She has released two albums, Singsonggirl (2009) and Burn Me Down 2013), and twice has been nominated for the Juno Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year: once in 2010 and once in 2014. Also in 2014, she was named Best Producer/Engineer at the APCMAs.

A registered nurse and periodic speaker on health issues, for her community contributions the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) in Ottawa named her the National Aboriginal Role Model in 2008.

The Funball tour-nament, in memory of Renee Tallio, will feature teams stand-ing for someone or

a positive message. The BC Lions team will be “Ending Violence Against Women,” while Mack’s team will be “Break the Silence on Domestic Abuse,” and Renee Tallio’s sisters will be “The Funny Ponchos.” Teams are encour-aged to sign up and dress up in crazy outfits.

Inez and Shane will be performing a community concert on March 21 at 7pm at Lobelco Hall co-sponsored by the Bella Coola Music Festival.

Mack has been working hard fund-raising for the event. If you have donations to offer or would like to help out please call 250 320 4714 or email [email protected]

Inez Jasper, Shane Yellowbird, BC Lions set to bring positive message to Bella Coola

Musicians Shane Yellowbird and Inez Jasper will be performing at a community concert on March 21

Musicians Shane Yellowbird and Inez Jasper will be performing at a community concert on March 21

LOCAL NEWS

MoTI Ad # 1080AHired Equipment Cariboo District

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The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creatingits list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Cariboo Service Area for the fiscal year 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in personor by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Hired Equipment RegistrationCariboo District

Register through the Williams Lake District Office at:640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, B.C.

You can also phone 250 398-4510 or send a fax to 250 398-4454 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.

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DR. PAUL MARTIQUETMEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER

School can be a challenge for many kids whatever their age.

There is the push to succeed academically alongside the need for social success. Mixed in are the expectations of parents and peers which can be conflict-ing. And what about

the child or youth’s own expectations? Success at school is not a given, but we are identifying some very positive factors that improve every child’s opportunities for suc-cess.

In particular, we know that the presence of caring relationships in schools is increas-ingly recognized as a vital for successful schools. This concept of ‘connectedness’ acts as a protective factor for youth and children when they are faced with challenges. To use the example of ‘Healthy Schools BC’ (http://healthyschoolsbc.ca/), consider connected-ness as if it were a good raincoat. It doesn’t change the ‘bad weath-er’ but it does minimize the impact. A good ‘raincoat’ of connect-edness can take a child from just getting by at school to thriving.

A recent UBC research paper (using Grade 4 students in Vancouver) found that connections with adults at school were the most important connections to the

students, even more important than family support. School con-nectedness is a key part of promoting positive mental health among children and youth.

School connected-ness is about creating a school community where everyone feels safe, heard, supported, significant and cared for. The key is to build strong and positive relationships among students, between stu-dents and school staff, and between school staff, families and the larger community.

The McCreary Centre Society’s 2013 Adolescent Health Survey (www.mcs.bc.ca/2013_AHS_Reports ) measured the level of connected-ness among students. Unsurprisingly, they found that school con-nectedness is associ-ated with positive academic and health-related outcomes. More specifically, the survey reports that the majority of students felt like they were a part of their school, were happy to be at school, and felt safe

there. Connectedness to school was high-est among students in Grade 7 and lowest among students in Grades 9 to 11: 40% of Grade 7 students reported the highest levels of school con-nectedness compared to 16% in Grade 10 and 21% in Grade 12. Overall, this survey confirmed that school connectedness is asso-ciated with positive academic and health-related outcomes.

Why does con-nectedness matter?

Because students who are well-connected to their school do bet-ter across all aspects of schooling. It starts with them placing a greater value on school which helps them stay motivated for class and homework. It also results in better atten-dance and ultimately, in higher school com-pletion rates.

The protections offered by school con-nectedness extend beyond academics into health and wellbe-ing. Students who feel

greater connections to their school are more likely to report good health, tend to have higher self-esteem and are less likely to have behaviour problems. While the positive impacts of school connectedness are greatest on the stu-dents involved, there is a spill-over effect on communities. When school connectedness is increased, gradua-tion rates do too. There are social benefits ranging from better wages and longer life expectancy to lower healthcare and social assistance costs and reduced crime and incarceration rates.

The research is strong and consistent: students who feel con-nected to school do better academically and are healthier over-all.

Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health Officer for Bella Coola.

30 —Call-out: “The

protections offered by school connectedness extend beyond aca-demics into health and wellbeing.”

LOCAL NEWS

Advance Public NoticeCentral Cariboo Load Restrictions

Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on all highways within the Cariboo District.

The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading.

Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions.

Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly.

Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated.

Dated in Williams Lake, British Columbia, this 22nd day of January, 2015.

Todd Hubner, District ManagerMinistry of Transportation and InfrastructureCariboo District

For more information about load restrictions,please contact Area Manager Leanna Ilnicki at the Alexis Creek Office at 250 394-4709

or visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca.

MoTI Ad 1084 B -Cariboo Load Restrictions

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The Central Coast Regional District is seeking interest from individuals to sit on the Official

Community Plan Advisory Committee (OCPAC).

The OCPAC will take the lead on reviewing the regional district’s current Official Community Plan

and provide advice to the board and staff of the Central Coast Regional District on planning issues throughout 2015.

Phone: 250-799-5291Mail: Box 186 Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0

Email: [email protected]

To register your interest by February 27, 2015, please submit a short biography and state rea-

sons you would like to be involved. More details are available at the regional district office, 626 Cliff Street, Bella Coola or at www.ccrd-bc.ca.

School connectedness goes a long way

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Nuxalk Nation takes part in historic paddle to Qatuwas Festival in Bella BellaBy eVanGeline hanUse

On the morning of July 9, 2014, four canoes began their journey from Bella Coola to par-take in the annual Tribal Canoe Journeys. Hosted this year by the Heiltsuk Nation of Bella Bella, it is estimated that there will be 100 canoes attending the Qatuwas Festival and 5,000 visitors going to Bella Bella for seven days of celebrating, feast-ing, and dancing.Tribal Journeys, also referred

to as Qatuwas, or ‘People Gathering Together,’ is planning to return to Bella Bella this year, 21 years after its first gathering was held in 1993. The Heiltsuk have played a key role in the resurgence of the ocean going canoe culture along the Pacific North West Coast when they first carved a canoe and paddled from Bella Bella to Vancouver for Expo 86, in 1986 and in 1989 participated in the “Paddle to Seattle”, and at this event invited other tribes to travel to

Bella Bella and hosted the 1993 Qatuwas Festival.Members of the Squamish Nation and their fellow paddlers from Hawaii towed two canoes from Vancouver, BC and were welcomed into Bella Coola by the Nuxalk Nation with a pot-luck at the Bella Coola Motel Campground. Together, they journeyed for three days with the help of support vessels, arriving in Bella Bella last weekend. Luke Mack, a skipper, who has been on several canoe

journeys, was cautious when speaking of facing the notori-ous Mesachie Nose, famous for its swirling currents and strong winds. “If the winds pick up we may have to be towed,” said Mack. To many, this canoe journey is seen as a healing opportu-nity for all involved. Cultural traditions and knowledge are being revived as traditionally Nuxalkmc were skilled naviga-tors on the water, using the ocean as a highway for trade and

attending ceremonies all across the Coast, even traveling as far as the Hawaiian Islands. Hereditary Chief Q’umulha Rhonda Sandoval is excited to partake in the experience of a lifetime with her husband, Will, and daughter Anuxum. A former commercial fisher and experi-enced diver, Sandoval is right at home on the water and is hop-ing this journey will keep the momentum going and revive the Nuxalkmc canoe culture

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Nuxalk Nation takes part in historic paddle to Qatuwas Festival in Bella BellaBy eVanGeline hanUse

On the morning of July 9, 2014, four canoes began their journey from Bella Coola to par-take in the annual Tribal Canoe Journeys. Hosted this year by the Heiltsuk Nation of Bella Bella, it is estimated that there will be 100 canoes attending the Qatuwas Festival and 5,000 visitors going to Bella Bella for seven days of celebrating, feast-ing, and dancing.Tribal Journeys, also referred

to as Qatuwas, or ‘People Gathering Together,’ is planning to return to Bella Bella this year, 21 years after its first gathering was held in 1993. The Heiltsuk have played a key role in the resurgence of the ocean going canoe culture along the Pacific North West Coast when they first carved a canoe and paddled from Bella Bella to Vancouver for Expo 86, in 1986 and in 1989 participated in the “Paddle to Seattle”, and at this event invited other tribes to travel to

Bella Bella and hosted the 1993 Qatuwas Festival.Members of the Squamish Nation and their fellow paddlers from Hawaii towed two canoes from Vancouver, BC and were welcomed into Bella Coola by the Nuxalk Nation with a pot-luck at the Bella Coola Motel Campground. Together, they journeyed for three days with the help of support vessels, arriving in Bella Bella last weekend. Luke Mack, a skipper, who has been on several canoe

journeys, was cautious when speaking of facing the notori-ous Mesachie Nose, famous for its swirling currents and strong winds. “If the winds pick up we may have to be towed,” said Mack. To many, this canoe journey is seen as a healing opportu-nity for all involved. Cultural traditions and knowledge are being revived as traditionally Nuxalkmc were skilled naviga-tors on the water, using the ocean as a highway for trade and

attending ceremonies all across the Coast, even traveling as far as the Hawaiian Islands. Hereditary Chief Q’umulha Rhonda Sandoval is excited to partake in the experience of a lifetime with her husband, Will, and daughter Anuxum. A former commercial fisher and experi-enced diver, Sandoval is right at home on the water and is hop-ing this journey will keep the momentum going and revive the Nuxalkmc canoe culture

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Coming EventsTHE 6th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Work-shops, open forum discus-sions, networking opportu-nities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission). Don’t miss the only onsite wastewater trade show & con-vention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com.

Employment

Haircare Professionals

HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED

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Help WantedCommunity Health Nurse

sought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

FLAGGERS IN HIGH DE-MAND: Training & hiring. 100 Mile Feb. 7/8 & Feb. 21/22. WL Feb. 11/12 & 25/26. Ques. Feb. 17/18 & Mar. 4/5. For info call 1-866-737-2389, or check.roadsafteytcs.com

is looking for a full time- Hairstylist

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person(s) for residential building cleaning, must

have own transportation, self-motivated and able to work independently, willing to work a variety of shifts

including weekends, evenings and month ends.

Please apply by fax 250-305-2293 or email

[email protected]

Part Time Chambermaid

required. Apply in person with resume to

Drummond Lodge1405 Cariboo Hwy,

Attention Kevin.

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. Send resume to

[email protected]

Employment

Help WantedRequest for proposal for contract employment of multi properties exterior

building and grounds maintenance for winter and summer. Responsibilities

include all aspects of ground maintenance,

majority being lawns and gardens in summer and

snow removal in winter in addition assistance with moving of furniture and

appliances, garbage removal, maintenance of parking lots, seal coating, line painting, maintenance of equipment, equipment

can be provided, must have own transportation, be a self-starter, take initiative,

be proactive, reliable, fl exible and willing to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

at times. Please contact Darcy for

more information @ 250-302-9108 or by email

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Employment

Help Wanted

Westline Harvesting Ltd. and Troyco Enterprises Ltd. require experienced Logging Truck Drivers for Full Time work in our

Williams Lake and Clearwater areas

commencing immediately. Westline and Troyco

provide stable, consistent, long term employment.

We pay industry competitive wages, and

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drop their resume off in person at 4605 McRae Street, Williams Lake.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

DAIRY Queen Williams Lake is hiring for all front of house positions. We’re looking for team members and experi-enced leaders. Must be available evenings and week-ends. Think you have what it takes to make the cone with the curl on top? Email your re-sume and references to [email protected]

Employment

Ofce SupportFULL TIME SERVICE COOR-DINATOR/ ACCOUNTS REC CLERK. Successful applicants will enjoy working with people and be able to work in a busy environment, require good phone skills, basic bookkeep-ing and experience in all these areas. Duties are booking ser-vice calls, answer phones, fi ll out of town orders, accounts rec billing/receiving payments, gain product knowledge, serve customers in store. Competi-tive wages and benefi t pkg. Drop off resume to New Waves Pool & Spa, 74 Broad-way Avenue North, Williams Lake

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knowledge of receivable reporting and government remittances. This position is required immediately. Email application only to: [email protected]

Employment

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Pets & Livestock

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PetsStd POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesKenmore extra capacity stackable washer & dryer unit. Call (250)305-6344 daytime or (250)392-7064 evenings.

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electric stoves, etc.6 Month GuaranteeWill deliver in town250-305-6344 days

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$300 & UnderFor Sale: “Kitchen-Aid” Wash-ing Machine (white) $225. Phone 250-296-3383

FurnitureLove seat, chesterfi eld, Sony 41” TV & reclining chair. 1160 Moon Ave. (250)392-6417

Garage Sales

Multi-Family/MovingIndoor Garage Sale

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Clothes, kitchenware, exercise equip, furniture, TV’s, tools, & lots more.

Misc. for SaleFarrier Supplies - Anvil stand with vice, propane forge w/ tank included. Misc hand tools, shoes etc. 1-250-394-4688

Hungarian over & under 12 gauge shot gun. Right hand model, checkered wood-work,new cond.. Never been fi red. A must see; Antique set of log loading tongs in working cond. Made by Blacksmith from Drill Steel; 45 gal galva-nized steel drum from North Battleford, SK area in 1942; McCulloch 2 man falling saw. Model 99. Ideal for rebuilding or refurbishing. Has 3 bars & chains; Hand saws various lengths; Falling and bucking saws. 250-296-0139

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antiques, Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Wanted Volkswagon Van with split front windshield, any con-dition. Info please call Kevin 1(403)690-7646 or [email protected]

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner

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Adult only trailer park.Beautifully updated, new furnace, water softener,

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Apt/Condo for Rent1bdr. apartment, large kitchen close to downtown. $600/mo. incl. util. (250)392-6699 Alana

2bdrm apt for rent. Suitable for family with one child or sin-gle parent. One family mem-ber must have a disability & they must qualify for subsidy. Phone: (250)392-7712

2bdrm condo in WL. Very convenient. Has F/S, D/W & A/C. Avail. Feb. 15. $790 N/S N/P Good references only. Call or txt (250)208-3005.

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex2bdrm suite in 4plex, down-town, clean heat incl, coin w/d, storage, cat/sm dog ok, $723 Avail Mar. 1st (250)296-4429

Beautiful spacious 2bd suite in 4-plex. 1 (604)767-1600www.LivingSpace4Rent.com

March 1- 3bdrm, 2 bath, full bsmt, rec room, F/S, shed. No Pets. $950/mo (250)398-5145

Homes for Rent1bdrm small house on South Lakeside. Near bus stop. Ideal for single working person. No dogs. Call (250)392-3037 after 5:30pm

4bdrm house near Safeway, no pets, no smoking inside. $1050/mo +util. Ref required. Avail Mar. 1st Ph: (250)392-7880 to view.

In Likely Modern year round 1bdr. cottage furnished. Clean well water. Avail immed. $600/mon included utility & satellite tv. 1-250-790-2226

Shared Accommodation

645 Hodgson Rd. Room for Rent or Shared accommoda-tion. Smokers welcome, small pets okay. $500/mo, (250)398-5159

Suites, Lower2 bdrm ground level. Close to school & bus stop. n/p. $800/mon util incl. Avail immed. 250-305-1213

2bdrm suite avail immed $800/mo heat & hydro includ-ed. (250)296-3131 after 6 pm

2bdrm suite, w/d hook-up, utilities incl. $850/mo. n/s, n/p, close to schools and TRU. Avail March 1st (250)302-1155 or (250)305-8358.

Bachelor suite, close to bus stop. Heat/hydro incl. South Lakeside. Call (250)392-3037 after 5:30pm

TownhousesLive in beautiful new town-house located on Hamel Road, 3bdrms, 3bath, 2 car garage, large patio overlook-ing lake, open kitchen and liv-ing area, lots of storage. This is an excellent area and is a rancher-style townhouse. All new appliances. Rent $1500. 250-398-0069

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

99 Ford Contour4 door, automatic, small V/6, economical engine,

power windows, door locks, cruise. This car is very clean and has been

very well kept, needs nothing.

$2350 obo(250)303-0941

Cars - Sports & Imports

2009 blue Kia Rio. Great on gas. 102,000 Km.

4 cylinders, standard transmission. Comes

with great studded winter tires. $6,500 OBO.

250-303-0824.

Transportation

Snowmobiles

2013 Polaris 800Sno Pro

163 Track, spare gas can, tunnel & seat bag, decal kit, front & rear bumpers, stingers &

cover. 800 miles.$7500.

(250)303-0450

Trucks & Vans1992 Chevy Pickup with snowplow. $4,000 obo. 250-989-4711

2001 Dodge Dual 3500 4x4. 5.9 Diesel,

211,000 kms. 6 speed transmission,

24 valve, exhaust brake.

$10,000 250-392-4483.

2010 Dodge SLT 3500 Cummins Diesel.

Like new, 80,000 kms. Crew cab, long box, 4x4,

spray on box liner, air bag suspension, balance of warranty

avail. Highway driven only, engine brake,

dealer serviced. $30,000 obo. 250-398-8166.

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