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By Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News
Environmental groups and First Nations launched lawsuits Friday in Federal Court, seeking to block the Canadian government’s approval of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
One lawsuit was brought forward by Ecojustice, on behalf of ForestEthics Advocacy, Living Oceans Society and the Raincoast
Conservation Foundation. At least three others were filed on Friday in Vancouver: by the Haisla Nation, the Gitxaala and the Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria.
Ecojustice is also asking for an injunction to postpone the cabinet decision until the court case is completed.
“Hopefully our court challenge will result in better decision making on this project,” said
Smithers resident and ForestEthics Advocacy campaigner Nikki Skuce. “There’s too much at risk not to try to use all of our tools in our toolbox to stop Northern Gateway.
“In reviewing the 419-page [JRP] decision, we found areas where we can legally challenge it. Some of these include taking into consideration the federal recovery strategy for the humpback whale, geohazards along the proposed route and the
federal study showing tar sands can sink in an ocean environment with sediment present.”
In December, the Joint Review Panel approved the pipeline move forward, but set 209 conditions for it to proceed. The federal government has the final say and is expected to give their final decision on the project this spring.
According to Ecojustice, the JRP report is based on insufficient evidence and does not satisfy the environmental
assessment process. In its environmental
assessment, the JRP determined the pipeline was not likely to have significant adverse environment effects, with the exception of cumulative impacts on some caribou and grizzly bear populations.
“The panel reached that conclusion without considering all the necessary and available science,” Ecojustice lawyer Karen Campbell said. “This report only tells part of the story, and
we are asking the court to ensure that this flawed report doesn’t stand as the final word on whether Northern Gateway is in the national interest.”
NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, in Smithers Friday as part of a tour of the region, said the lawsuits are consistent with what he has heard from residents.
“There’s still very much an unbroken wall of people saying ‘No, Enbridge can’t proceed — they don’t have our permission,’” he said.
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Rotary Club starting bridge projectBy Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News
The Smithers Rotary Club hopes to begin construction on Canada’s longest foot suspension
bridge in 2015.A delegation from
the service organization attended the regular Town of Smithers council meeting on Jan. 14 to seek support for the project and also to ask if the
town would accept the bridge as a gift once it was completed.
“Rotary is in the business of building, but we’re not in the business of maintaining,” Bruce Graff, chair of the suspension
bridge development committee, said.
“I think it’s a great project and 99 per cent of the people I talk to think it’s going to be a great project.”
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Chamber hosts regional leadersBy Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News
Smithers’ Mayor Taylor Bachrach, Telkwa Mayor Carman Graf and Regional District Director Stoney Stoltenberg all visited the Smithers Chamber of Commerce last week to highlight some of the successes and failures from 2013 and to outline what citizens should look forward to in the coming year.
Graf began, speaking about two major projects that will be completed in 2014: the Hankin Ave. cillage office and the regulation soccer field.
The Hankin Ave. project was part of an initiative to re-energize business in Telkwa’s downtown.
“It was part of a long-term effort to kickstart investment in our downtown core,” Graf said.
“We have no desire to compete with private enterprise, but there was no infrastructure to allow private enterprise.”
The new building will also have 5,000 square feet of rental space available for businesses.
“We want everyone to know that Telkwa is open for business.”
As for the year ahead, Graf said the most important issue
on the horizon is to build an additional water reservoir beside their existing one, to allow the village to both repair the old one and increase the water capacity.
“We are still searching for grants to expand our water infrastructure,” Graf said.
“Since we have limited resources available, we have had to think outside the box.
“We have to use innovative approaches to many things we do.”
Bachrach was next to the stage.
He began by talking about some of the heavier, negative issues facing the Town of Smithers.
“There are a lot of
reasons we can feel positive about the next few years, but at the same time I want to acknowledge that there are some really challenging events that have happened recently, especially around the forest industry.
“I am sure everyone was as shocked as we were at the shutdown of NewPro.
“That’s not the kind of news that we want to be hearing. Those are really tough jobs to replace.”
Bachrach also outlined his concerns with WestJet’s new cheap flights out of Terrace.
“The fact that WestJet is offering $100 flights to Vancouver, we can’t
do much about the actual price that people charge, but we can do a lot when it comes to the
competitiveness of our airport.”
Telkwa Mayor Carman Graf speaks at a Smithers Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Thursday afternoon.
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Foot bridge to be longest in CanadaThe Rotary Club has
been looking at the project for the last 10 years, Graff said, but they are now ready to begin a fundraising drive to make it happen. They hope to start construction in 2015.
At 185 metres, the proposed bridge would be the longest in Canada, three metres longer than the current record holder in Thunder Bay, Ont. It would cross the Bulkley River at the end of Main St. and connect the Ebenezer Flats area with Smithers.
On the Ebenezer side, there will be an observation deck at the top of one of the 30-metre towers that frame the structure.
The construction cost is estimated at between $1.6 and $2.5 million. The Rotary Club is now officially starting the drive to raise the funds needed for the project.
Councillors questioned the delegation about maintenance costs and the lifespan of the structure.
The life span of the bridge is 100 years, Graff said, and the annual
maintenance cost is estimated at between $5,000 and $12,000.
“You also have to look at replacement,” said Counc. Charlie Northrup. “It’s an expectation from people when you provide a service or a facility or a bridge that’s it’s replaced. So, if it’s going to last 50 years, we also need to budget for a capital replacement program to replace it in 50 years.”
Besides the added convenience for Ebenezer Flats residents, the Rotary Club said they see this
project as one that will bring tourists to Smithers and encourage them to stay longer.
“Through tourism, we believe this is going to be a source of revenue for the community of Smithers,” said Rotary Club president Steve Kerbrat. “The benefits will far outweigh the costs.”
Compiling a detailed engineering design is the next step for the Rotary Club.
Smithers council will discuss the matter further at their next regular meeting, Jan. 28.
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council has endorsed a 20-year terminal expansion plan and have put the first phase of that plan into their capital budget in expectation of the new federal build Canada grant redevelopment and a Federal infrastructure is expected to be announced in February.
Bachrach said
he expects 2014 to be a busy building year, citing the new arena, the mall redevelopment and a few planned housing projects.
“2013 was a very busy year on the capital side, we have fewer projects for 2014 but they are still really big ones.”
Another major change for residents will be when they see their garbage pickup go from once a week to once every
two weeks, to allow alternating week curbside recycling.
On the whole, Bachrach’s message was a positive one.
“We continue to define our niche as a community as a really dynamic vibrant entrepreneurial lifestyle capital and in my mind that is where Smithers shines as a community.
“We have so much diversity and we
can do some many different things, that’s how we are known.”
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako director Stoney Stoletenberg finished off the luncheon.
He highlighted the need for more agricultural diversity in the region.
Stoltenberg also said taxes could decrease with the opening of the
Mount Milligan mine.
“Because they are part of the tax base now everyone’s taxes will go down because of Mount Milligan, even the municipality’s shares,” Stoltenberg said, in answer to an audience question.
“If they are contributing to general revenue, everybody benefits.”
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NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, with MLA Doug Donaldson, stopped in Smithers on Friday to speak with people in the area about their concerns.
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Environment critic tours Stikine By Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News
NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert heard a consistent message when talking to people in the region about the area’s multitude of proposed projects.
“There’s a reason people live here,” Herbert said on Friday during his stop in Smithers. “‘We need to protect what we have here while also embracing potential projects which could bring more prosperity but not at all cost,’ is what I’ve heard people say over and over.”
Representing Vancouver-West End, one of the smallest ridings geographically, Herbert was also exposed to some of the challenges that face Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson when he travels around his riding, which is geographically the largest in B.C.
Herbert had the opportunity to meet with hereditary chiefs, elected officials, conservation groups, business people and guide/outfitters from Terrace to Smithers.
“Given the huge number of projects proposed or ongoing up here, I thought
it was particularly important for me to get a sense of what it means on the ground,” he said.
With the legislature sitting beginning on Feb. 11, Donaldson said it was a particularly good time for Herbert to visit.
“Spencer being here and visiting the communities along the way is going to allow him to have the experiences and stories from the area
at the forefront of his mind,” he said.
“It won’t just be me standing up and talking about it in the legislature.”
Earlier in the week, in Terrace, Herbert said one of the strongest cases pipeline opponents can make against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline is an economic one.
“The local economy is stronger without the Enbridge pipeline and all of its
risks,” he said. “This area’s known
as an incredible area for wilderness tourism, for fishing, for all of those kinds of things that have drawn people here and kept people here. You have to respect that economy rather than saying we’ll give you the equivalent of one or two McDonald’s in terms of jobs and risk all of that.”
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Many of those living in Stikine and
B.C. will celebrate the birthday of a leader who worked against political and cultural injustice this month and although the gatherings will mark a 255-year anniversary the messages delivered by Robert Burns remain very relevant in this province today.
Burns, of course, was the “ploughman’s poet” who provided political and cultural commentary on the lives faced by Scottish impoverished rural labourers during his lifetime from 1759-1796. In his day the Scottish clan system was under attack and cultural symbols like tartans, kilts and the writing of Gaelic were banned. It was in this context that Burns
simple writing in dialect was a subversive political act. His proving that poetry could be written for, and enjoyed, by the peasant class made him a statesman.
During his lifetime the Highland clearances were in full swing where Lords conducted mass, enforced emigration off clan territories to open up the land to more lucrative sheep farming and create a ready supply of cheap labour. Instances of brutality and the injustice of the clearances led Burns to write “Address of Beelzebub” where Satan is writing to the Lords telling them what a good job they are doing with the troublesome, starving Highlanders and assuring the rulers there will be a well-deserved seat waiting
for them at his side in hell.
The poems of Burns from more than 250 years ago eerily describe events in B.C. when we consider our relationship with aboriginal peoples. Similar to the banning of Highland dress, regalia of Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en was burned publicly in the early 1900s and the federal law banning
feasting, the basic governance forum, was not rescinded until 1951. Like in Burns’ day, communicating in the local dialect was seen as inferior: aboriginal children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools in B.C. from 1861 to 1983 where they were punished for speaking their own language.
Land clearances are similar too. Many First Nations were moved off their territories and the example of Gitanyow members who were forced onto reserve in the 1950s is not uncommon. One of their hereditary leaders was arrested and spent time in the Ocala maximum security prison for resisting B.C.’s version of the clearances.
And these days the
provincial government is still behaving in a manner reminiscent of the injustices of Burn’s day. Under the B.C. minister of justice, government lawyers in the Williams’ case argued in front of the Supreme Court of Canada in December that the Tsilhqot’in have no aboriginal title on their traditional territory because they “had no definite boundaries” and it is all Crown land because Gov. James Douglas proclaimed it so in 1859.
So if you are inclined to raise a “wee dram” this Jan. 25, consider the injustices the ploughman’s poet was addressing in his writing and what you are inclined to do about the ones perpetuated by our provincial government today.
Dan Hamhuis joined Scott Oake and Kelly Hrudey on Saturday night for Hockey Night in Canada’s After
Hours. It was cut short by a long, fight-filled game that saw eight ejections and Hamhuis play a career high 36:12, en route to a first star nomi-nation.
Smithers played a leading role in the interview and Hamhuis was, as usual, a class act through-out.
Kelly Hrudey: So after your wife and kids, who was the first call that you made after you found out you were on Team Canada?Hamhuis: I called my parents first, that was the first call I knew that they would probably be up all night wondering. We thought we might get a call the day before and so I think they were wait-ing for their phone to ring too. I called them, and both my sisters and my wife called her sister and mom too.Scott Oake: How much do you credit Smithers for your current success?Hamhuis: It’s certainly where I got my start and where I grew up and I still enjoy going back there today. I look back and my minor league career and we just had such a committed group of par-ents with our team all the way up, starting with my dad. My mom and dad both. They drove me to every tournament, through junior to Prince George which is a huge commitment and even now they still watch every game.
I think back to some of the coaches I have had. Don Pederson was one. He coached me the last four years of minor hockey. He was just a great coach. I think I had less ice time then than I did tonight. He just rolled six [defenceman] and his three lines and kept it fair for everyone.
Smithers is a great place to spend our sum-mers in and unwind and we just love the people there.Scott Oake: We will spend what time we have left talking about your social conscience. We want to ask you about a couple of recent donations, be-ginning with the Smithers’ second sheet of ice.Hamhuis: This is something we did this sum-mer they have been working on this for about 10 years, getting another sheet of ice in Smith-ers. Obviously I got my start there. We wanted to give back to the community and give the current kids there the same opportunities that I had or even better.
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Father suggests concert changesEditor:
My name is Chad Day and I am the father of Grade 1 student, Montay Day, and Grade 2 student, Malakai Day. Both of my sons are in the French immersion program at Muheim Elementary School.
After attending the Muheim Christmas concert on Dec. 17 I felt compelled to share my opinions on a few matters:
First, I was disappointed that my children’s classes did not perform their Christmas songs in French. It was clear from the musical performance that they spent considerable time practicing the songs and learning how to play the instruments. I hope in the future they sing such songs in French and, as much as possible, get their music instruction in French.
My second issue may be more controversial. I know that public schools have policies in place that condone the promotion of religion or the favouring of certain religions over others. I am well aware of why such policies exist via the evolving legal discourse surrounding the individual rights of Canadians.
My contention is with the Christmas song selections. Clearly, Christmas is a Christian holiday that revolves around the birth of Jesus Christ. However, if public schools condone favouring different religions over others, why is it okay to have our youth give praise to Christianity in various other forms, in this case through
songs? Canada is a country largely developed and founded on Christian faith and ideals, but over time it has grown to recognize that openly favoring certain religions in public schools is inappropriate; I feel strongly that we should consistently uphold that stance throughout all aspects of the public school system.
I would suggest the following: Christmas songs should not include those that openly praise the Christian faith or any other religion. There are more than enough Christmas songs available to achieve this.
Lastly, I think Muheim should ensure the Wet’suwet’en culture is represented in the Christmas concert each year. Unlike singing about Christianity, such conduct would not constitute religious favoritism. Instead, it would serve to honor the people and culture that have lived and taken
care of the Smithers area since time immemorial. Such an act would: (1) show respect towards the Wet’suwet’en people and acknowledge that Smithers is apart of their traditional territory; (2) serve as a platform to help further educate students and parents about Wet’suwet’en culture and history; (3) help promote, instill and/or maintain cultural pride in the Aboriginal student population at Muheim; (4) further the Canadian and provincial initiatives of promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal people and other Canadians.
How could Wet’suwet’en culture be represented and respected?
First and foremost, the Wet’suwet’en Nation should be consulted in answering this question. I would suggest that during the opening introduction at public events like the Christmas concert the main speaker could acknowledge that Smithers in within the traditional Wet’suwet’en territory. In addition, I will share an example through my own experience at Muheim about 20 years ago:
My grade 4/5 split class partially sung The Twelve
Days of Christmas in Wet’suwet’en. We replaced the objects in the song with different cultural elements (mostly animals) in the Wet’suwet’en language; we also played traditional drums during the performance. Each week we had a local Elder from Moricetown visit the class to help us pronounce the words and sing the song. The class learned about several Wet’suwet’en traditions and had a lot of fun.
My point is that Wet’suwet’en recognition and culture should be incorporated into the Christmas concert in
a way that respects and celebrates the Wet’suwet’en Nation. I believe such an initiative would be very appropriate and positive for everyone involved given the reasons mentioned above.
I was very entertained at the Christmas concert and believe the musical instructors did an excellent job with the children. I have been more than pleased with the education my boys are receiving at Muheim. I made the above comments and suggestions not to be critical or negative, but to share my perspective and ideas that I believe can help Muheim improve and act as a positive example for other schools moving forward. Thank you.
Chad Day
Telkwa bus a great social experience
Editor:More from the
Lower Mainland Refugees.
In the Lower
Mainland when you got on the bus you always had ear-buds. You smiled at the driver as you paid your fare, and the driver seldom made eye contact. You sat down, turned your music on and stared at your shoes for the rest of your trip, hoping that nobody sat beside you, which never happened. With the community bus service up here you have to converse. I even suggest that one studies local politics and current events, and develops good jokes and knowledge of wine. Be ready to carry your end of the conversation for approximately 25 minutes. It is important that you work on your listening skills. This social experience will be a great start of your workday.
As I was purchasing some beverages I had a very short conversation with one of my favourite cashiers. The topic of job jars came up. For those unmarried men a job jar has notes speaking of repairs that have to be done around the house. The basic idea is instead of nagging a wife can put a note in a jar explaining to her husband what he has to do. The cashier promptly said “Oh, you mean a honey-do jar.”
The next morning when I left for work, my wife told me she was going to rename our jar. I simply said “sure.” When I returned home that night the jar was renamed. Unfortunately, it was twice as big as the last one and completely filled.
I hate the ice.Brian and Loanne
BannisterTelkwa
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LUCK OF THE DRAWAmy Brandstetter, middle, won this year’s Smithers Snowmobile Association raf� e for a 2014 Polaris Sportsman with snow plow attachment. The SSA’s Ted Schmidt, left, and Ron Fowler, right, handed her the keys. Second prize of $500 went to Bob Edwards, Smithers; third, $250, went to Jim Harder, Smithers, and fourth, $100, went to Brian Michell, Hazelton. The raf� e raised more than $10,000 for the SSA.
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WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CANADA POST
CANADA POST announced just before Christmas a rate hike on postage. A dollar for a single stamp, .85 cents stamps if bought in a booklet or coil and there is also one more rate of .75 cents for metered mail.
Now why would you pay less for metered mail? For that answer, let us look at the CEO of Canada Post, Deepak Chopra. To get a meter machine you have to rent it from Pitney Bowes. Deepak Chopra use to be the CEO of Pitney Bowes before being appointed by the Conservative government. The conservative government gave him a � ve year contract with Canada Post. He makes half a million dollars a year, not including expense allowance, bonuses and perks, bringing him closer to a million dol-lars per year. That is clearly a con� ict of interest, giving a 25% discount for meter users. He has two groups of presidents, seven senior vice-presidents and twelve vice presidents and this is not including all the supporting staff that each one of these people have.
They are telling the public that Canada Post is losing money and we need to cut back on service. Instead of cutting back on service, let him trim the fat up-top the corporate ladder. CUPW realize that cuts in service is not the solution. We need to expand services like postal banking. In New Zealand, postal banking accounts for 70% of their pro� ts, in Italy it accounts for 67% of
pro� ts and in France it accounts or 36% of pro� ts. In Britain, they also have postal banking and they say it is too lucrative to lose.
The former Canada Post CEO Moya Greene posted out that Canada Post currently operates a 1 billion dollar money order business and that in many northern com-munities the local post of� ce already acts as a kind of bank. Canada used to have a postal savings bank system. Pierre Trudeau’s Liberal government abolished it in 1969, allowing chartered banks to operate all over Canada, but chartered banks have pulled back and we now have 1800 fewer branches country-wide. Credit unions too are also scaling back. There are up to 15% of Canadians that do not have a bank account at all, leaving them reliant on so-call payday lenders, charging interest rates that in Ontario can exceed 540%.
CUPW is asking the public to help us in saving our public post of� ce by signing a petition against the price hike on stamps to keep our door to door delivery across Canada and an expansion to postal banking. If we fail at stopping the conservative government and Deepak Chopra, we will be the only G7 country to lose our door to door delivery and maybe lose our post of� ce.
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Local winter sports going full speed ahead By Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News
After a slow start, without much snow, the Smithers Ski and Snowboard, Biathalon and the Cross Country clubs are now in full swing.
The SSSC kicked off their season on Jan. 4 and 5, with an opening day program designed to assess each student’s skill level in order to place them at the correct level for their lessons.
“It was our first big weekend, we like to get them all up there and see where their skills are at,” program director Jan Wengelin said. “By taking two days it gives us extra time to make sure they are slotted into the right groups.”
Rather than determining groupings by age, as they have in previous years, the club now divides the students based on skill level.”
In recent years, the club has also changed its focus from a being a racing-centric club to one more focused on teaching skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
“Our direction is somewhat different than it once was,” Wengelin said.
“Our philosophy is designed to give the kids a love of skiing and snowboarding so that they can utilize the mountain, so that it’s something they will enjoy for the rest of
their lives.As such, they’ve seen
membership triple over the past three years, from 46 kids in 2011 to 100 last year to 130 this year.
The influx in members has put the need for a new clubhouse at the forefront of the club’s agenda.
“The club cabin is 38-years-old now and it’s starting to fall apart. Also, with so many members now, we can barely fit them into the building.”
Through sponsorship and fundraising, the club
hopes to raise the $125,000 necessary for the project by next spring, when they hope to break ground on the new structure.
They’ve started a fundraising committee that has created a donation package for local businesses. So far they’ve raised $40,000 through major donations from BV Electric and Northern Sun Development.
In addition to private funding, the club plans to seek out government grants from regional districts and higher levels of government, depending on what’s
available. “We are hoping to
break ground once the snow melts in April and be able to use it starting at the beginning of next season.”
Racing season:Hudson’s Bay
Mountain held the SSSC’s first race of the season this past weekend, as dozens took part in the first leg of the three race Shamrock Cup.
“Its a fun thing to do,” Jan Wengelin said. “We thought we would just do it one weekend, but we have such a great time that we added two more events.”
First up was the Giant Slalom followed by the dual grand slalom on Feb. 1 and the and ski cross on Mar. 15.
At the end of the three races the points are tallied up.
The fastest skiers and boarders don’t always win though. The final standings are determined by the athletes with the most points, regardless of age or skill level.
The more serious skiers and snowboarders will use the Shamrock Cup for practice as they get ready to take
part in races across the province over the winter.
The club will head to Tabor mountain for the B.C, alpine north zones, which serves as a qualifier for the Canada Winter Games.
“It’s a great opportunity for some of these kids to go down there and be a part of something like that. Some kids have never been to other mountains and
They are also planning on sending athletes to the BC Winter Games in Mission, from Feb. 21-23.
Shamrock results:U14 Boys”1) Darcy Fraser2) Harrison 3) MacAlonenKaelen Irvine U14 Girls:1) Hannah Buchanan2 Adriana Scott3) Clara Marko U14 boys:1) Kalum Huxtable2) Laim Buchanan3) Ryan Johnson U14 girls1) Enya Watson2) Maya Buchanan3) Kailian Smale Snowboard 11-13 Boys:1) Cole Pali2) Justin Taylor3) Loui LeCourt
Biathletes return from Whistler:
Conditions were nasty in Whistler two weekends ago, but that played into the hands of the biathletes from the north, perhaps more used to extreme conditions than their counterparts from the south, as six Smithers skiers returned with eight medals between them.
“I was really happy, given the tough conditions on both days, I thought they did great,” head coach Peter Tweedie said.
“Every time you compete it changes your mindset, and we don’t have a lot of opportunities to race, maybe three to four times a year, so it’s hard to go into a race with expectations. All you can do is try to prepare them and train them.”
Loui Lecourt takes his � nal run of the day during the � rst leg of the Shamrock Cup on Saturday.
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The Smithers Biathlon club holds practice on weekend mornings.
The annual Buch� nk Lodge Day takes place on Jan. 26 this year, where the clubs are open to the public.
Nolan Kelly photo
Biathletes return from Whistler with eight medals Whistler will also
host the BC Winter Games biathlon event later this year, so the trip down was not only an opportunity to get some competition experience, but also a chance to check out the course in preparation for the big stage.
“We have two that have a lot of experience and four that have only been to one or two events and four had never been to that venue,” Tweedie said.
The race was the first of three Biathlon Provincial Cup series races.
The next one goes Feb. 2 in Prince George and the final installment will be held in Smithers on March 1 and 2. It’s the first race Smithers has hosted since 2005.
At each race the biathletes accumulate points based on their performance.
From an individual standpoint, Angus Tweedie is hoping to qualify for the Canada Winter Games for the second time in a row and for the Canada Biathlon championships, held in New Brunswick later this year.
Currently, he is the only youth athlete at the club old enough to be eligible for qualification.
In Whistler, Angus raised up an age group and finished second in the youth men 10 km mass start.
Whistler sprint results:
Midget 1.5km:4) Ivan Hanchard,
16:25.5Junior Girls 4.5 km:2) Amanda Wilson,
28:43.5Junior Boys 4.5 km:2) Seton Kriese,
24:41.2Juvenile 2.1 km:3) Haley Hanchard,
16:33.7Masters women
6km: 3) Callie Lancaster:
38:13.1Whistler mass start
results:Juvenile 2.8 km:2) Haley Hanchard,
19:33.2Midget 2 km:4) Ivan Hanchard,
15:46.8Junior boys 6 km:2) Seton Kriese,
29:38.6Youth men 10 km:2) Angus Tweedie:
40:01.2Masters women:1) Callie Lancaster:
47:42.1Cross Country Ski Club:
Sixty competitors from around the northwest came out to Smithers in late December to compete in the first Northern Cup cross country races.
Like everyone else in the region, the Cross Country season was slow in starting, but has picked up with the recent snow.
“I think the conditions were pretty difficult to start, but we have enough snow now and our track setting crew are working hard and doing the best they can to make sure all the trails are in good shape,” cross country club member Ken Eng said.
“We are counting on getting some more snow and having a good year.”
Kids in the club range from the age of seven to 20.
The competitive racers practice two times a week, while the younger kids gets that are just getting into cross country skiing come once a week on weekends. There is also masters instruction for adults on Wednesday nights.
Competitive racers will also travel across northern B.C. to compete in the Northern Cup. The club that gets the most aggregate points at the end of the four races during the season, wins. They travelled to Vanderhoof this past weekend and will finish up the circuit in Burns Lake in February.
The club tries to balance having a mix of both serious racers competing in events and younger kids learning technique.
“The club has various segments,” Eng said. “We are trying to get as many kids from the younger ages as we can, but we also want to accommodate serious racers. We have some good, competitive skiers from around the valley. Over the years we’ve had people that have been on provincial teams and in the national program.”
Their next big event on Hudson Bay Mountain is the Chris Dahlie Open, on Feb. 14.
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Truck is about outdoor adventure and so much moreThe 2014 Toyota 4Runner offers more than meets the eye.Rugged, sporty, and bold are some of the words that come to mind when describing the 2014.
LooksThe gap between Toyota and Lexus has definitely decreased over the past few years. First look at this truck and you would think it was a Lexus. The large grille opening and molded headlights looks like a big mouth bass coming up, out of the water and biting down on you lure. How’s that for adventure?
In The CabThe 4Runner has two rows of seats, with an optional third row, available on the upgrade and limited packages.There’s an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, four-way adjustable passenger seat, 40/20/40 split second-row seats, and 40/20/40 split third-row seats which include a one-touch walk-in feature to ease access to the back. All the knobs and dials have a rubber texture to emphasize the outdoor theme.
The standard model comes with an eight-speaker, 160 watt AM/FM/CD system with an XM satellite-ready antenna, while the limited version receives a premium JBL AM/FM/CD/4 disc in dash changer that puts out 660 watts of power and includes a sub-woofer, 15 speakers, iPod connectivity and steering wheel audio controls. There is a 12-volt DC power outlet located in the center console, glove box and cargo area. The Trail edition and limited
models feature a 400watt AC power outlet. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in very handy when camping.
Safety firstDual stage driver and passenger airbag, front seat mounted side airbags, roll sensing front and rear head/side curtain, driver and front passenger knee airbags and active front headrests with whiplash protection.
PowerPowering the 4runner is a 4.0 litre V6 dual variable valve timing with intelligence
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Pump frequency12.6L/100km city9.2L/100km highway
Warranty supportBasic: 36 months/60,000 kmPowertrain: 36 months/100,000 kmCorrosion perforation: unlimited kmRoadside assistance: 36 months/60,000 km
RoadworthyWhenever I have a chance to test drive a Toyota 4Runner, I always talk about its legendary off-road capabilities, especially here in BC. What I don’t always talk about is the great on-road driving capabilities. The Toyota 4Runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it. The suspension and shocks give you a firm ride but not enough to give you that washboard effect. Vision while driving is superb, with little to no blind spots. The thick steering wheel and responsive steering makes you feel like you are driving a car.
VerdictThe Toyota 4Runner could be on just about everybody’s wish list, given its on and off-road capabilities.
‘‘ The Toyota 4Runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you.”’’Ian Harwood
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The Maple Leaf Monster Jam rocks and rolls into BC Place Stadium next Saturday, February 1 at 7 p.m.And no monster jam truck driver will be more ready than Kelowna resident Cam McQueen, who will be at the wheel of the Northern Nightmare.The 35-year-old says he is especially proud to pilot the Canadian-themed, 1500-horsepower truck, with its 66-inch wheels. Northern Nightmare is covered with red maple leaves on a black background and sports a Canadian flag. At the 2012 Monster Jam World Finals, McQueen and Northern Nightmare captured their first World Freestyle Championship in in Las Vegas. McQueen has enjoyed a lifelong love of
motorsports. At age five, he began riding dirt bikes and started racing motocross at 11. He lives for the excitement: “I’ve been fortunate enough so far to have had a really great crew and teammates—we have a lot of fun on the road.”In Vancouver, watch out for such famous trucks as Grave Digger, driven by Chad Tingler, and Dragon’s Breath, driven by Scott Liddycoat, and a host of other awesome machines.Diehard fans can enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the drivers for autographs and photos. Show tickets and pit passes are available online at www.ticketmaster.ca.Now go online for Monster Jam excitement.
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So, you’re not married. That’s okay!You don’t have kids? No worries.You pretty much have the pick of the litter when it comes to buying a car. Why?Because you don’t necessarily have specific requirements that need to be met when selecting a vehicle. Meaning, you don’t need to consider having a large enough backseat to fit car seats, unless you want a big back seat for other reasons. Like, you have a dog that weighs as much as an adult. Or you don’t need four doors because you’re pretty much the only one going to be inside the cabin at any given time.Unless your profession requires you to haul around equipment or gear, you don’t have to buy a cross-over, minivan, sedan or SUV if you don’t want to.That said, many singles I know decide to get some-thing a little less “practical” in the grand scheme of things. Less practicality is usually spelled with five letters: coupe.
So, to those individuals who are the alpha of their one-person wolf pack, here are a few coupes under $30K to consider.Honda Accord Coupe: Base MSRP $26,400I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going for it and definitely has devel-oped more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cyl-inder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good. MINI Coupe/Road-ster: Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower,) but that can be overlooked because of via driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep.They’re not cheap, though. So it has that working against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong)
but it’s still loads of fun.Dodge Challenger: Base MSRP $26,995If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads. Inside and out, this two-door has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower. Kia Forte Koup: Base MSRP $20,550For just over $20K, the Kia Forte Koup is a solid value. And it’s not a bad look-ing car either. Inside, the interior is well finished and isn’t cheap.Furthermore, you have many great standard amenities that come with the base model like 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, air condition-ing and more.VW GTI: Base MSRP $29,375The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The front-wheel, German engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 and driving it, or 60, and you’d still look good. You wouldn’t look out of place and people would give you nods of approval. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s about as good of a time as any. [email protected]
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The original air-cooled VW Beetle lasted an incredible 58 years in production, during which time it was fundamentally unchanged. It’s a record that will likely never be approached, let alone broken. Although nearly everyone of a certain age has at least one Beetle story or fond memory, there are a few things still not generally known about the beloved car. Here are five noteworthy facts:1. The original classic Beetle
didn’t leave production until 2003, although it was last sold in North America in 1979 (by which time the water-cooled Rabbit had replaced it), the original air-cooled Beetle was produced in Puebla, Mexico, until 2003. It’s essentially identi-cal to the cars produced in Germany for export to the U.S. in the 1970s.2. The original Beetle was the brainchild of Adolf Hitler. Keen to put ordinary Germans on the newly con-
structed autobahn super-highways in their own cars, a subsidized savings plan involving a coupon booklet was devised. When a family filled their booklet, they were supposed to get their car. WWII intervened and all pre-war Beetle deliveries were limited to Nazi party officials. Private owners didn’t get their hands on a Beetle until after the war.3. Germans don’t remember it as fondly as we do be-cause of its connection with
the dictator who brought ruin to their country. And it serves as a reminder of the lean times before the West German economic miracle took hold meaning post-war Germans don’t have the same warm and fuzzy feelings about the Beetle that American ex-hippies do. 4. The Beetle may have been inexpensive, but it was never cheap. Gaps were tight and doors sealed well. Additionally, it was a
unibody car with a very flat floor with few openings. All of this meant that the car would actually float for at least several minutes after hitting the water before turning into a small sub!5. The Beetle was the subject of one of the most influential ad campaigns of the 20th century. Most re-cently lampooned on the TV show “Mad Men,” it was among the first national campaigns to utilize irony and self-deprecating wit. A
tiny black-and-white photo of a Beetle in a sea of white space with only the head-line “Think Small” was the first of the ads introduced in 1959 by the agency Doyle Dane Bernbach.
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The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is on a quest, to get your family where you need to go on as little fuel as possible. Looks:One of the biggest changes last year was the switch from body-on-frame to a unibody construction.
This reduced the overall weight, which makes a big difference on the fuel economy. The shape and de-sign characteristics of this truck have changed, much smoother lines, and more aerodynamic. I remember the first Path-finder introduced in 1986 and aimed at capturing some of the Toyota 4runner buyers. It looked promising but never completely took off. I think the focus was more on the off-road when it should have been more on-road with the ability to travel off-road. This version has done this, taking design cues and comfort from the Nissan Rogue and creating a larger crossover capable of transporting seven.In The Cab:My tester was the Platinum edition. It came equipped with leather seats with 8 way power adjustability, 4 way power for the front passenger, EZ flex seating system with 2nd row 60/40
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By Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News
Teams from Hazelton, Prince Rupert, Terrace and Houston travelled to Smithers for a senior girls basketball play day last weekend.
The girls from BVCS exceeded expectations, finishing with a 3-1 record after notching convincing wins over Hazelton, Houston and Smithers Secondary.
“I thought our team played really well,” head coach Ron Van Driel said.
“We are starting to get better, which is good to see.”
The BVCS Royals next big tournament will take place in Valemount, against some of the best single-A teams in the province.
“It’s going to be a great tournament. We’re going to see some different teams that we haven’t seen yet.”
It will make for a good litmus test heading down stretch.
BVCS will play zones against Hazelton, Houston and possibly Haida Gwaii on Feb. 22. If they win the tournament, they’ll travel to Lumby for provincials, March 5 to 8.
The SSS senior girls have struggled out of the gate, but that’s nothing new for them.
The team usually starts practicing and heading to tournaments a little later in the season that most schools do.
Last season they started off slowly but peaked at the end of the year, beating teams they were losing to by double digits at the beginning of the season.
At the play day on the weekend, the SSS girls beat Houston and lost a tight game to Prince Rupert before going up against their crosstown rivals from BVCS. A bigger Royals squad dominated the paint en route to a decisive victory.
“I thought BVCS played really well, but it was a bit of a setback for us,” head coach Jim Cameron said.
“It’s a wake up call and now we know we have got a lot of work to do.”
The squad boasts a number of returnees from last year’s team that was comprised mainly of Grade 11 students, as such, Cameron is expecting an improvement over last season’s results, in
spite of the slow start.“I think, for us,
it’s just composure and confidence and that’s a function of experience. We have good athletes, we just need to play more.”
Overall, Cameron sees a lot of potential with his team.
“We have very good guards, and we’ve got athleticism and quickness. We just need to make good decisions and we need to shoot the ball a lot better.”
The SSS senior girls will head to Prince George for their third tournament of the season in three weeks before gearing up for a zone matchup against Prince Rupert.
Because of changing school demographics, Caldedonia has left the double-A level, leaving Prince Rupert and Smithers Secondary to duke it out for a provincial spot.
No word yet on who will host the tournament.
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TOWN OF SMITHERSPUBLIC NOTICE OF
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2014Public notice is hereby given by the Town of Smithers, pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, of Regular Council meeting dates and times for the year 2014.
Regular Council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month with some exceptions:
• There will only be one Council meeting in September, occurring on the second Tuesday.
• There will only be one Council meeting in November, occurring on the fourth Tuesday.
• There will only be one Council meeting in December, occurring on the second Tuesday.
Regular Council meetings will commence at 7:30 pm at the Smithers Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers BC.
Come in to BV Wholesale and sign your support for Dan and team Canada.
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BVCS’ Rebecca Kingston drives hard to the net against SSS. Nolan Kelly photo
By Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News
The Bulkley Valley Otters returned from a trip to Terrace last weekend with a podium finish to show for their efforts.
Six of the 14 swimmers that travelled to Terrace were in the running for high points honours in their division.
Gabby Correia came home with a gold medal, four others won silver and the sixth swimmer won a bronze.
“All the kids swam well and showed the great improvement we have made in the technical aspects of swimming,” Otters head coach Tom Best said.
“I am very satisfied with the way things are going with the training
program and with the development in competitions.”
AAA provincial qualifiers (Cassie Horning-Wandler, Bailey Espersen and Tanner Espersen) used the meet as a tune up for the championships which will be in Kamloops at the end of this month.
Several swimmers barely missed
qualifying for AA provincials which will be held in Chilliwack at the end of February.
They will have one final opportunity to qualify at an in-house meet in mid-February.
All the swimmers efforts contributed to the teams overall bronze-medal finish, Best said.
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Jam Pail CurlingSun., Feb. 16, 10 amSmithers Curling Club
TrailsnorthBV Pool & Rec CenterSmithers Art Gallery
Hudson Bay MountainBV Swiss Club
MOST - Moricetown, Smithers, and Telkwa Early Childhood Development Committee- part of BVCD
FRIDAY, JAN. 31Heritage Park BV Search and Rescue
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Smithers Art Gallery Annual Art Sale
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BV Pool & Rec Ctr. Spirit Toonie Climb 7-9 pm
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Smithers Arena Steelheads Play off versus Kitimat 7-10 pm
Heritage Park Kids Snowmobile Race 12 – 3 pm
THURSDAY, JAN. 30Heritage Park BV Search and Rescue
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The Old Church Movie: Swiss Guides in the Rockies, 7:30 pm
Smithers Arena Free public skating 2:00 – 3:30 pm
CICK radio – live broadcast at Bugwood Bean
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29Heritage Park BV Search and Rescue
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Smithers Community Services Association
2014 Family Literacy Week Free Events
MondayJanuary 27th
Family Literacy Day
TuesdayJanuary 28th
WednesdayJanuary 29th
ThursdayJanuary 30th
FridayJanuary 31st
SaturdayFebruary 1st
Big Al : A show and Puppet Making Workshop (1-6 years) The Ark in Telkwa, 10:30am-noon
Celebrate Family Literacy Day Create & Make Your “I Read Because Button”. Extra Foods Mall, 1:30-3:30pm
Mother Goose (0-18months) Smithers Public Library, 10-11am
Ground 2 Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen All ages, child care available. St. James Anglican Church kitchen, 9:30am-Lunch
Storytime ( 3-5 years), Smithers Public Library, 10-11am
Praise-a-Reader Campaign SSS Students will be pounding Main Street with copies of the Interior News available to you by donation. Proceeds support literacy programming.
Scrabble Night (All ages), Smithers Public Library, 7-9pm
Mother Goose (18-36 months), Smithers Public Library, 10-11am
Read to a Senior Day Read out loud to a senior/Listen to Lynn Shervill, a local author, read a short story. The Meadows, 2:45- 3pm
Teen Night-Dungeons and Dragons Smithers Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm
Skate for Books with the Steelheads (All ages) Civic Center 7-8:45pm
Family Play Day (All ages), Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Hall, 11:00am-2:00pm
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funds for foodSmithers Scotiabank staff present Salvation Army Bulkley Valley Ministries director Rick Apperson with a cheque for $10,000 for the Food Bank. The money was raised through the bank’s 12th Annual Pictures with Santa and personal and corporate donations. The donation brings Scotiabank’s total contributed to about $70,000 through the Christmas initiative.
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SCSA hosts a journey to well-beingA note from Brian to
share some facts about Estonia,
mentioned in my last column. Apparently 99 per cent of the people in Estonia have blue eyes and it is possible Estonia may be the place where blue eyes originated 8,000 years ago. Up until then everyone had brown eyes. The first baby to have blue eyes would have had both parents with a mutant recessive gene with the blue eyed offspring being a fluke of nature. It is thought that every person living today with blue eyes is a descendant of that one baby.
Trail Mix: Journey to Well-being. A family education series of four film and discussion events begins Jan. 29, 1:30 – 3:30
p.m. with “Living with Alzheimer’s.” Next is Feb. 5, “Living with Bipolar Disorder,” Feb. 12, “Living with Schizophrenia,” and Feb. 19, “Living with Depression.” All will be presented in the second floor boardroom at Smithers Community Services. More information: Moira 250-847-9273 or Toby 250-847-9779.
I had the opportunity to interview Bruce MacKay. He has gathered people together who have small home-based businesses and is presenting a Home-Based Business Show, Jan. 25, 4-8 p.m. hosted at Discovery House Day Care, 3675 Alfred Ave. It sounds like a chance to do a bit of shopping and meet some
entrepreneurs. Bruce is a Thrive Life Foods consultant and will have samples and information available. Their web site is www.thrivelife.com/mack. To reserve a table or more information call Bruce
250-847-3998.A story sent to me
on Facebook. During WWII, Irena Sendler got permission to work in the Warsaw ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist. She had an ulterior motive.
Irena smuggled Jewish infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried. She also carried a burlap sack in the back of her truck, for larger kids. Irena kept a dog in the back that she trained to bark when the Nazi soldiers let her in and out of the ghetto. The soldiers, of course, wanted nothing to do with the dog and the barking covered the kids/infants noises. During her time of doing this, she managed to smuggle out and save 2,500 kids/infants. Ultimately, she was caught
and the Nazis broke both of her legs and arms and beat her severely. Irena kept a record of the names of all the kids she had smuggled out in a glass jar that she buried under a tree in her backyard. After the war, she tried to locate any parents that may have survived and tried to reunite the family. Most had been gassed. Those kids she helped got placed into foster family homes or adopted. In 2007 Irena was up for the Nobel Peace Prize. She was not selected. Al Gore won. Irena passed away in 2008 at 98. The strength of this woman, she survived.
Closing with: I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody. Lily Tomlin.
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Fundraiser highlights bullying
By Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News
Stephen Dykstra knows what it’s like to be bullied.
Because of that, the 31-year-old Smithers resident has taken it upon himself to organize an anti-bullying awareness night and fundraiser Feb. 26.
“If you’re bullied at a young age, you are more likely to grow up with depression and I was bullied all the time in school,” Dykstra said.
There will be a brief powerpoint presentation on the subject and a talk by Tina Day from the Northern Society of Domestic Peace.
An open discussion will also take place following Day’s presentation.
The most important thing is not to suffer in silence, Dykstra said.
“From what I understand, not many people knew I was getting bullied,” he said. “For other people in the community, I would suggest they talk to people they trust if they are being bullied.”
Over the last few years, Dykstra has organized numerous fundraisers for various causes, including the Sparrows Christian Housing project, where he now lives.
The NSDP is a non-profit organization that serves the area between Hazelton and Houston, providing services such as pregnancy outreach, victim assistance, professional training and housing.
The Anti-Bullying campaign fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. in the banquet room at Hudson Bay Lodge.
Entry is by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the NSDP.
For more information on the fundraiser, email Stephen Dykstra at [email protected].
By Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News
No one really knows what happened to Prabh Srawn.
The 25-year-old Canadian university student has been missing since May, 2013, when he went out on a solo hike in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, Australia.
A military reservist, Srawn trained others in winter survival, and was not an inexperienced hiker.
Srawn wanted to summit the two highest mountains on the continent and possibly the third, which are all within a long day’s hike of each other.
At 2 p.m., a severe storm blew in, dumping 50 to 80 cms of snow onto the park. He hasn’t been seen since.
The search hasn’t stopped for the last nine months.
In December, Srawn’s parents said they would pay all expenses for a team of professionals to come from B.C. to Australia to search for their son.
Rescue teams from B.C. were singled out because they have experience in steep and rocky terrain. Every group in the province was asked if they had any members willing to
go and Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue member Fred Oliemans put his name forward.
Oliemans was one of 18 Canadians who spent 10 days looking for Srawn over difficult, mountainous terrain. His main responsibility was methodically searching small areas with his other team members.
“It was big country with a lot of big granite boulder fields,” he
said. “We covered the ground in a systematic and organized way. This was the first time it had been searched when there was no snow on the ground.”
Searchers were given a taste of how quickly the conditions can change in mountainous terrain. On the second day, Oliemans and his team also got caught in a fast-moving storm and were pinned down for a couple of days.
“Clouds came up and it just got worse and worse and it whited out. We woke up to snow the next morning. It was hard to find the path. Then we began to realize, that was probably what he got caught in. He must have got caught out in something like that and got disoriented.
“We were hunkered down in our tents, waiting for a break.”
Unfortunately, they
were unable to find any trace of the young man.
“We considered it a recovery mission and I think the family accepted that at this point,” Oliemans said. “We were trying to find out what happened.”
Oliemans has been a member of the BVSAR team for the last 15 years. He’s a ground search team leader and a member of the tracking team.
It’s hard work, but
very rewarding, he said. He has seen similar
situations many times, often on Hudson Bay Mountain’s Prairie, where people get disoriented on familiar trails when weather conditions change.
“We go up [to the Prairie] on a fairly regular basis to get people out of trouble,” Oliemans said.
The smartest thing to do in a situation like that, is to stay in one
place and wait for help. “The best way
to prepare against situations like this is, for one, you don’t go alone, you go with someone. Also you need to have enough gear with you that if you get lost, you can stop somewhere and be reasonably OK.”
Right now, BVSAR has about 40 active members, in numerous roles.
The positions, responsibility and time commitment vary.BVSAR have monthly meetings and conduct regular training exercises.
On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 and 2, BVSAR is holding training sessions for new members. This is the first in a series of training nights taking place throughout the winter. Areas that will be covered include basic orienteering, first aid, tracking, swift water rescue, radio communications and search techniques.
Upon completion of the training, individuals will be certified as ground search team members.
Anyone interested in finding out more can come to BVSAR’s regular training session Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The SAR hall is in the basement of Ranger Park Hall on 17th Ave. and Princess Street.
Community CalendarTo list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listing at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone.
Northern Saddle Club is hosting Bingo at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at The Old Church. Jan. 22, Feb. 11, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26. Up to $100 in cash and prizes.Swiss Guides in the Rockies Film Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Old Church presented by the BV Swiss Club and the Swiss Consulate. The event will include a histori-cal review, exhibit, local climbing expert and refreshments. Admission is by donation.Art & Collectables Sale Friday, Jan. 31, 5-8 p.m., Satur-day, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Smithers Art Gallery. Dropoff for items to sell: Thursday, Jan. 30, 4-6 p.m. www.smithersart.org. (250) 847-3898, [email protected] Lake Coffee House Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Talisker, Going to Townes with: Bill Crosson, Dave Conway, Dan Perlman, Eric Anderson, Mark Holenstein, Peter Dawson, Teresa Mohr. Open Mic: Zak Windlem, Teo Saefkow. $5 includes coffee and refreshments.Self Regulation speaker Servaas Mes, founder of Mobi-lizing Awareness® Thursday, Feb. 6 at noon at Smithers Healthy Living Centre. There is no charge or prior regis-tration required. For more information, 250-877-4424.Taste of BVCS Auction and Tasting evening Saturday, Feb.
8, 6-10 p.m. 20 tasting booths followed by a slient auction and grand auction. Tickets for booths $1. Intended for ages 16 and over.Smithers Film Society presents Dallas Buyers Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission.Smithers Film Society presents Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Sunday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission.Smithers Film Society presents Gabrielle, Sunday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission.Mother Goose 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 14-March 11, Newborns to 18 months children with a parent or care-giver. Meet with others, enjoy learning new rhymes, songs, tickles and dances. The first steps to literacy in young chil-dren. Library 250-847-3043.Mother Goose for older toddlers Thursdays, Jan. 16-March 13, 10-11 a.m., 18-36 months. Meet with others, enjoy learning new rhymes, songs, tickles and dances. The first steps to literacy in young children. Library 250-847-3043Story Time for 3-5-year-olds begins the same week on Wednesdays, Jan. 15-March 12, 10 a.m. Stimulate your child’s imagination and appreciation of reading. Children must be pre-registered. Library 250-847-3043.
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Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue member Fred Oliemans was one of 18 B.C. volunteers to aid in the search for Prabh Srawn in southeast Australia in December.
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Art and Collectables SaleThe Smithers Art Gallery
is bringing back their Art and Collectables Sale on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Donations of items that fit into the broad definition of art and collectibles will be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the Smithers Art Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 30.
Sale hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
All proceeds go to the Smithers Art Gallery.
Round Lake Coffee HouseAnother Round Lake Coffee
House will be held on Feb. 1. The featured performers are
Talisker and Going to Townes, a tribute to Townes Van Zandt, with Bill Crosson, Dave Conway, Dan Perlman, Eric Anderson, Mark Holenstein, Peter Dawson and Teresa Mohr.
There is also an Open Mic portion to the evening.
Doors open at 7 p.m., the show follows at 7:30.
Admission is $5. Refreshments and coffee are available.
TWO BETTER THAN ONEJanelle Fung and Philip Chiu performed a variety of musical styles for a packed house at the Della Herman Theatre on Saturday night. Up next in the BV Concert Association series, jazz crooner Jesse Peters brings his Strings and Swing trio to town Feb. 13.
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By Jerome TurnerHazelton/Interior News
The Gitxsan Chiefs Office is looking to continue to be included in ongoing discussions surrounding the future of the Morrison Lake copper/gold mine.
The mine is located 65 kilometres northeast of Smithers and has been sought as a mine site, with an expected working duration of 21 years, by Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. for more than a decade.
Following a judicial review decision by Justice Kenneth Affleck, which overturned the B.C. government’s denial of PBM’s application, the GCO continue to oppose of the project and have let the B.C. government know where they stand, Beverley Clifton-Percival, GCO negotiator said.
“We sent a letter to Mary Polak [B.C. Liberal MLA and environment minister] on Jan. 9 stating, ‘further to the decision of Justice Affleck ...the [GCO is] of the position that the duty of the Crown to consult with us on this file remains alive.’”
The B.C. environmental
review process for the mine began in 2010 and was officially denied by then-environment minister Terry Lake and then-mines minister Rich Coleman Oct. 1, 2012.
Lake and Coleman stated the potential for adverse affects on a ‘genetically unique sockeye salmon population’ which feeds into the Skeena River and an unacceptable risk for long-term water quality in Morrison Lake as prime reasons for the denial.
In the recommendations to the executive director report, which was one authority B.C. based its decision to deny the project, the issue of wild sockeye salmon was key.
“While Morrison Lake may make a relatively small contribution the overall numbers of sockeye salmon produced by Babine Lake,” Derek Sturko, associate deputy minister and executive director BCEAO, stated. “This number underestimates Morrison Lake’s contribution as one of the largest natural stocks of non-hatchery (unenhanced) sockeye salmon on the Babine Lake system. Natural stocks
are valued for their genetic diversity and cannot be replaced if they are lost.”
The GCO echoes the province’s official stance in preserving the fish stocks and ecosystem as a priority.
During the EA process the BCEAO found that 3.5 per cent of 65,000 sockeye taken by the Gitxsan in the summer come from Morrison Lake. Coupled with the closure of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers due to a lack of sockeye, the GCO are steadfast in opposition of this project.
“The major concern is water and protection of fish habitat, we will hold the Crown to their own policy of ‘no net loss of fish,’” Clifton-Percival said. “We spent $80,000 to defend the water and wild salmon stocks. As hereditary chiefs with fishing sites we know the water is critical for wild salmon survival.”
Despite the GCO and provincial authority’s position, PBM appealed the decision and received a favourable and just result, Erik Tornquist, PBM director, said.
See PBM on B2
Land LockedSkyla Lattie (right) and her partner Curtis Dilks have been living in a cabin since October, where the nearest road is 25 kilometres away. See story on p. B2.
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Couple go back to the land all winterBy Jerome TurnerHazelton/Interior News
A Gitxsan hereditary chief nearly ‘jumped out of her pants’ when her granddaughter told her she and her partner would be living on her traditional territory for the winter.
Gwinitxw (Yvonne Lattie) has held her current name for four years and a cabin on the traditional territory is now being occupied by her granddaughter and partner, Skyla Lattie and Curtis Dilks, who are trapping and learning what it takes to live in a very isolated area.
Yvonne has nothing but praise for the couple who are shedding some of what modern life has to offer.
“I’m so proud of them,” Yvonne said. “None of us can survive without the land, so it’s good that these two are starting to learn what the land truly has to offer, which is salmon, moose, medicinal plants and berries.
“I nearly jumped out of my pants when Skyla and Curt said they wanted to do this. I really feel it is extremely
important for the youth to reconnect with the land and that’s exactly what these two are doing.”
This being the first full winter at Maxhla Didaat, the couple have had
to learn as they go, but an immense amount of preparation had to happen beforehand. One essential was learning how to trap, Skyla said.
See LAKE on B3
PBM welcome judge’s decisionFrom PBM on B1
“We found, within the environmental assessment, there was no mention of adverse affects to sockeye salmon listed,” Tornquist said. “In the original government response most of the EAO recommendations were ‘no adverse affects.’ It wasn’t until the final two pages of the recommendations that things went badly.”
Since the pre-
application process, which began in 2003, for the Morrison Lake project PBM has spent more than $10 million, Tornquist said.
“There’s so many different components, so it’s hard to [break down] what was spent where,” he added.
PBM now has more administrative work to do for the Morrison Lake project, Tornquist said.
“Now our proposal has to go back to the
[BCEAO] executive director and we have yet to receive instructions from them to know what the next steps are.”
The Skeena Fisheries Commission,
part of the working group that demanded Gitxsan interests be included in the final BCEAO recommendations, did not return calls before press time.
Maxhla Didaat cabin, which resides near the shore of a lake with the same namesake, is where Lattie and Dilks have put down roots and trapped for the fall and winter seasons.
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Couple rede� ne their way forwardFrom LAKE on B2
It took 26 weeks, essentially the entire spring and summer, for the couple to prepare to live at the cabin and two of those were spent in trapping school in Terrace.
The couple, along with friends and family, jarred fruit and canned meat and gathered the necessary foodstuffs for the five-month adventure.
“If we didn’t can it, we dried it,” Dilks, who used his knowledge of drying mushrooms and other food to ensure adequate supply, said.
“We definitely aren’t going hungry out here,” Skyla said.
The couple notes that their choice may not be suitable for everyone.
“We live a pretty rustic life as it is, so that’s why it’s easier for us,” Skyla said. “I’m sure if someone from Vancouver or someone who’s not used to hanging their clothes to dry or hand-washing their own laundry would find it more difficult.”
The couple has had some difficulties, however, which have mostly been to do with technology of some sort.
“Our cellar flooded,” Dilks
said. “We got a good rain and between the rain and melting it flooded, but it’s all dry now.”
The couple has one generator, which they use to charge electronic devices and that has held up thus far, but portable power sources have been a problem, Skyla said.
“It feels like there’s a magnetic field here that shuts down the inReach every once in awhile and sucks the life out of batteries,” she said.
inReach is a mahine using satellite to transmit text.
For all the ups and downs the couple are loving the experience and looking forward to potentially having company out on the territories in the future.
“We’re not just here for ourselves. We’re here for the Gitxsan, the Hazelton community, but more specifically I’m here for my Wilp,” Skyla, who belongs to her grandmother Gwininitxw (Yvonne’s) house, said. “The more houses (Wilp) that get stronger within themselves the stronger the Gitxsan Nation will become.”
Gwininitxw hopes for a brighter future.
“It has gotten to the point where nobody connects to the land,” she said. “It’s not just the youth. It’s everyone, sure some of the older Gitxsan used to go out on the land, but most of them don’t anymore.
“I think this is going to get people thinking and seeing there’s another way to live. In order for us to maintain our spirituality and connection to the land we have to be out there.”
When asked what their goal is for moving out to Maxhla Didaat, the answer was simple.
“We want to get to a point where we don’t need the fleece made from oil. We want to get to be able to make our own clothes, while not decimating the animal populations because that’s our livelihood out here.”
The couple plans to come back to the Hazeltons in late March to sell furs, begin preparation for another winter in the wild and get Curt off to his summer job, tree planting.
To connect with the couple or see what they’ve been up to visit the Maxhla Didaat- Trapper’s Paradise Facebook page.
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Cecillie Estella VaughanNov. 29, 1920 - Dec. 20, 2013
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Husband. Bill passed away at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the age of 91. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Irene of 65 years, his son John (Lucille), daughters Cindy, Debbie (Tony) and stepdaughter Donna (Arvid); sister Betty; grandchildren Ron (Jacque), Karen, Torin (Debbie), Erin, Maddison, Harley, Jenavieve, Emma; great grandchildren Jacob, Ashley, Amanda, Nathan and Addison. Bill was predeceased by his son Kerry in 1990 and brothers Herb, Archie and sister Hazel.
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Sr. Spartans drop two in Houston playdayBy Jerome TurnerHazelton/Interior News
The Hazelton Secondary senior boys basketball team travelled to Houston to play two games and both ended in losses for the Spartans.
In the first game against Houston Christian School it came down to the final possession.
“We had the ball and we made a mistake when it mattered most,” Tamara Stoney, head coach, said. “We gave the ball away and they scored.”
However, her team battled all game despite being behind and tied the game late before losing 47-49, Stoney said.
The second game, which was a back-to-back, was against the Bulkley Valley Christian School and the Spartans showed no signs of fatigue in the first half of the game by jumping out to a 35-23 halftime lead.
“We were dominating both ends of the court,” Stoney said. “Which was surprising a bit because BVCS is much bigger, but we were able to control the boards.”
The Spartans also put their opposition under substantial pressure and stole the ball at will in the first half, Stoney said.
“I think they played excellent defence,” she said. “But fatigue played a big role in the second half.”
Colton Murrell led the Spartans with 23 points, but only managed two in the final quarter. None of his teammates registered on the scoresheet in the final frame.
BVCS, behind Aaron Steenhof who finished the game with 27 points, pulled to within two points by the end of the third.
Steenhof and teammates scored 21 in the final 10 minutes making the final score 62-47.
“I think we also let [Steenhof] get into our heads in the second half,” Stoney said. “There was a lot of things going on out there that had nothing to do with basketball. We started worrying about things we can’t control, which is when we started falling behind.”
Regardless of the result Stoney was happy with the effort given, she said.
Colton Murrell, shooting, skies over his Bulkley Valley Christian School opponents in the � rst quarter of a losing effort.
Jerome Turner photo
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GORDON REIDMay 15, 1927 – December 31, 2013
The Reid family sadly misses the passing of a father, brother, husband and grandfather on the morning of December 31, 2013.Surrounded by family, Gordon quietly passed away in his home after a long illness.Gordon is survived by his wife Anne, children Carrie and John (Annabelle); four grandchildren – Jessie, Kissel, Stikia and Kwasen.
Gordon’s service was held on January 3rd in Qualicum Bay, minutes from his boyhood home.
Internment was at the Qualicum First Nations Cemetery next to his parents.The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people who supported them through this difficult time.
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This is a permanent part time position 28 hours a week to start immediately. Wage is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.
Job Summary: The Family Support Social Worker works as a member of a family centered, multi-disciplin-ary team providing comprehensive support services to children and youth with exception-al needs and their families. Services are pro-vided in a community based, family-centered philosophy meeting the provincial guidelines of Early Intervention and Key worker family support services. This position will be based out of the BV CDC’s Hazelton office and will provide services to Moricetown and the com-munities of the Upper Skeena Region.
Qualifications: • Preferred is graduation from a recognized
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• Knowledge of early intervention and/or child development.
• Knowledge in assessment and diagnosis of complex developmental behaviour condi-tions including current knowledge of FASD.
• Experience in working with families in a family centered approach and with a team of service providers.
• Awareness in aboriginal culture and history.• Knowledge of best practices, prevention
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• Thorough knowledge of appropriate com-munity and provincial services/programs for young children with special needs and their families.
• Training/experience in group facilitation. • Effective communication and interpersonal
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Job Posting Closing Date isJanuary 24rd, 2014 at 4 pm
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PART TIME COSMETICIANShoppers is looking for a part time
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Special Education Assistant.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)• Minimum of one year post-secondary training
related to working with children with special needs;
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training);
• One (1) year experience working with special needs students in a K-12 educational environment
• Familiarity with computer software for special needs students would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action
• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
• Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract
• Willing to carry out personal care procedures. Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required
• Physical ability to perform the required dutiesONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.Please send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831
Smithers Public Library is seeking a Library Director.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Smithers Municipal Library un-der the direction of the Smithers Library Board.
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Education Assistant – French Immersion in Smithers.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate
or equivalent )• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English
both written and spoken• Demonstrated ability to use judgment in
selecting appropriate course of action within clearly established methods and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in the explanation and clarification of information
• Demonstrated ability to perform individually and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions with regard to work areas, work schedules, classroom activities and the dispensing of medication
• Good working knowledge of computersPlease send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831
School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Noon Hour Supervisor at Smithers Secondary School. 5 hours per week.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Good interpersonal skills • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate
or equivalent)• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate • Working knowledge of behaviour management
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• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
• Physical capability to perform the job dutiesONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.Please send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831
Pharmasave Smithers is now hiring! Our Front Store Manager will be taking Maternity leave and this position will be vacant for 1 year.
FRONT STORE MANAGER:Maternity Leave Position
Opportunity for an experienced front store manager to be part of our Community focused Pharmasave Drugstore. The Successful candidate must have previous experience in motivat-ing and managing staff. Other abilities such as scheduling, managing front store activi-ties, buying and merchandising are required. Overall be experienced in managing the Retail Operations of a large business. Strong communi-cation and leadership skills are needed. Previous experience with Pharmasave is an asset. A competitive salary is offered based on experience and skills.
Please email resumes to [email protected]. Closing date January 31, 2014.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
MILLWRIGHTReporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment.
The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade quali cation and have a minimum of ve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. Possession of a
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Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 7 days on followed by 7 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We currently have an opening for a Sawmill Production Supervisor. We are looking for someone who is motivated, takes pride helping others achieve their best and is very safety conscious. The ideal applicant will have supervisory experience in a sawmill environment, outstanding leadership and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities and strong mechanical and technical capabilities.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding changes to Section 219 Covenant No. CA1963381 registered on title of the property legally described as the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of District Lot 4267, Range 5, Coast District, except Plan PRP13594, will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.
Covenant No. CA1963381 was placed on title of the land in association with the adoption of “Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1585, 2010” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1586, 2010”. The bylaws allow the subject property to be developed into a 1.8 ha fee simple lot for residential use, and a bare land strata residential development containing up to 9 bare land strata parcels ranging in size from 0.2 to 0.5 ha. The bylaws also allow a portion of land to be subdivided and dedicated to the Crown for public use. The subject property is located at 2803 Dahlie Rd. and borders the Town of Smithers to the north.
At the time of rezoning, in order to address development concerns, the applicant registered Covenant No. CA1963381 on title of the lands proposed for rezoning. The covenant requires the lands to be developed in a certain manner and restricts the use and development of the property to the manner identified in a geotechnical report attached to the covenant. The property owner has asked the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to amend the covenant terms to change the design of their subdivision, and attach a new geotechnical report to the title of the property in support of the amended lot layout.
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed covenant amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting the covenant amendments that are the subject of the Public Hearing.
Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than January 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.
Copies of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 15 to January 29, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library.
For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.
This is the second of two publications.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSRe: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased,
formerly of PO Box 37 South Hazelton, British ColumbiaCreditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret Alice Brown are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o G.E. Greene Law Corporation, P.O. Box 940, 3895 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before June 2, 2014 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Houses For SaleHOME For Sale 3588 15th Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2/3 Bath-room, Split 3 Level home for sale. Fully fenced yard, heated shop plus paved driveway. It is newly renovated, and includes new stainless steel applianc-es. Please Call for more infor-mation 250-847-8050
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FOR RENT Avail now. 3 bdrm Mobile Hme in Smithers, F/S/W/D, N/S N/P No parties. Refs Req’d $1,100/M +Hydro & Damage Dep. 250-877-2885
Homes for Rent2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/S, N/P, N/Parties. Suitable for bache-lor. $900 (250)877-2704
FOR RENT Private Executive Home. Telkwa 3bdrm N/S N/P $1600 Ref Req. 250-846-9592
SMALLER 1 BDRM house on Kidd Rd, fenced yard, storage, mtn view. f/s/w/d, n/p, n/s. $625. Call 250-635-2839.
TELKWA Newer 3 bdrm rancher in Tower subdivision, 5 appl, pets neg., close to lake & trails, fenced yard. Ref’s Req’d. Avil. Feb. 1. $1,100/m (778)210-0066.
Heavy Duty Machinery
Tools
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Offi ce/RetailAVAILABLE MARCH 2014
Main fl oor (offi ce, mtg space/kitchen etc.)
in professional heritage house,
dwtn Smithers 3864 2nd Ave. Great location / exposure.
Contact [email protected]
or call/text 250-643-6221
Suites, UpperFURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.
Want to Rent1 OR 2 BDRM suite in Smith-ers area. Quiet lady, N/P, N/S. Pat 250-847-5177
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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR / PLANNERDunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and efficient SPF dimension Sawmill and Planermill facility at Strathnaver, 75 km south of Prince George, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.dunkleylumber.com.
We currently have an opening for a Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor/Planner.
Key responsibilities include contingency planning, working closely with the Purchaser to maintain operational and mechanical supplies and spare parts, establishing and maintaining corrective, reparative and preventative maintenance programs, as well as supervising maintenance employees. Weekend work will be required.
The successful candidate will possess the following technical skills and experience:• Journeyman certification as a Millwright or relevant experience• substantial supervisory and/or maintenance planning
experience• effective leadership skills with the ability to manage a team• exceptional inter-personal and communication skills• outstanding problem solving and root cause analysis skills• strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work
on projects concurrently and under time constraints• a strong commitment to safety.
This position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits program.
If you possess the noted qualifications and are interested in joining Dunkley Lumber, please submit your resume via fax or email to the attention of:
Personnel Coordinator
Fax: (250) 998-4513
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
B10 www.interior-news.com The Interior NewsWednesday, January 22, 2014
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,
PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
www.rdbn.bc.ca
PH: 250-692-3195 TF: 800-320-3339 FX: 250-692-3305
E-MAIL:[email protected]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding changes to Section 219 Covenant No. CA1963381 registered on title of the property legally described as the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of District Lot 4267, Range 5, Coast District, except Plan PRP13594, will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.
Covenant No. CA1963381 was placed on title of the land in association with the adoption of “Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1585, 2010” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1586, 2010”. The bylaws allow the subject property to be developed into a 1.8 ha fee simple lot for residential use, and a bare land strata residential development containing up to 9 bare land strata parcels ranging in size from 0.2 to 0.5 ha. The bylaws also allow a portion of land to be subdivided and dedicated to the Crown for public use. The subject property is located at 2803 Dahlie Rd. and borders the Town of Smithers to the north.
At the time of rezoning, in order to address development concerns, the applicant registered Covenant No. CA1963381 on title of the lands proposed for rezoning. The covenant requires the lands to be developed in a certain manner and restricts the use and development of the property to the manner identified in a geotechnical report attached to the covenant. The property owner has asked the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to amend the covenant terms to change the design of their subdivision, and attach a new geotechnical report to the title of the property in support of the amended lot layout.
LOCATION MAP
At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed covenant amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting the covenant amendments that are the subject of the Public Hearing.
Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than January 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.
Copies of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 15 to January 29, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library.
For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.
This is the second of two publications.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSRe: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased,
formerly of PO Box 37 South Hazelton, British ColumbiaCreditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret Alice Brown are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o G.E. Greene Law Corporation, P.O. Box 940, 3895 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before June 2, 2014 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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Enjoy lake front living at Watson’s Landing and this modern custom finished home. Hardwood and tile throughout, Butcher block counters and huge granite covered island. Three bedroom plus den and three baths. A must see.
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50 ton crane for sale, “where is, as is”
C���: 250-847-7928 OR 250-877-2434
obo$22,500
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Merchandise for Sale
$200 & UnderTREADMILL, Pro-Form. $200. 250-847-4817
FurnitureSOLID OAK desk, exc. cond., hand-crafted, 30x60, c/w 7 drawers, very heavy. $1500. 250-847-4817.
Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Estates, OlympicGold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confi dential 778-281-0030
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Houses For SaleHOME For Sale 3588 15th Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2/3 Bath-room, Split 3 Level home for sale. Fully fenced yard, heated shop plus paved driveway. It is newly renovated, and includes new stainless steel applianc-es. Please Call for more infor-mation 250-847-8050
Rentals
Mobile Homes & Pads
FOR RENT Avail now. 3 bdrm Mobile Hme in Smithers, F/S/W/D, N/S N/P No parties. Refs Req’d $1,100/M +Hydro & Damage Dep. 250-877-2885
Homes for Rent2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/S, N/P, N/Parties. Suitable for bache-lor. $900 (250)877-2704
FOR RENT Private Executive Home. Telkwa 3bdrm N/S N/P $1600 Ref Req. 250-846-9592
SMALLER 1 BDRM house on Kidd Rd, fenced yard, storage, mtn view. f/s/w/d, n/p, n/s. $625. Call 250-635-2839.
TELKWA Newer 3 bdrm rancher in Tower subdivision, 5 appl, pets neg., close to lake & trails, fenced yard. Ref’s Req’d. Avil. Feb. 1. $1,100/m (778)210-0066.
Heavy Duty Machinery
Tools
Rentals
Offi ce/RetailAVAILABLE MARCH 2014
Main fl oor (offi ce, mtg space/kitchen etc.)
in professional heritage house,
dwtn Smithers 3864 2nd Ave. Great location / exposure.
Contact [email protected]
or call/text 250-643-6221
Suites, UpperFURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.
Want to Rent1 OR 2 BDRM suite in Smith-ers area. Quiet lady, N/P, N/S. Pat 250-847-5177
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B10 www.interior-news.com The Interior NewsWednesday, January 22, 2014
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,
PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
www.rdbn.bc.ca
PH: 250-692-3195 TF: 800-320-3339 FX: 250-692-3305
E-MAIL:[email protected]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding changes to Section 219 Covenant No. CA1963381 registered on title of the property legally described as the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of District Lot 4267, Range 5, Coast District, except Plan PRP13594, will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.
Covenant No. CA1963381 was placed on title of the land in association with the adoption of “Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1585, 2010” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1586, 2010”. The bylaws allow the subject property to be developed into a 1.8 ha fee simple lot for residential use, and a bare land strata residential development containing up to 9 bare land strata parcels ranging in size from 0.2 to 0.5 ha. The bylaws also allow a portion of land to be subdivided and dedicated to the Crown for public use. The subject property is located at 2803 Dahlie Rd. and borders the Town of Smithers to the north.
At the time of rezoning, in order to address development concerns, the applicant registered Covenant No. CA1963381 on title of the lands proposed for rezoning. The covenant requires the lands to be developed in a certain manner and restricts the use and development of the property to the manner identified in a geotechnical report attached to the covenant. The property owner has asked the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to amend the covenant terms to change the design of their subdivision, and attach a new geotechnical report to the title of the property in support of the amended lot layout.
LOCATION MAP
At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed covenant amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting the covenant amendments that are the subject of the Public Hearing.
Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than January 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.
Copies of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 15 to January 29, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library.
For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.
This is the second of two publications.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSRe: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased,
formerly of PO Box 37 South Hazelton, British ColumbiaCreditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret Alice Brown are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o G.E. Greene Law Corporation, P.O. Box 940, 3895 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before June 2, 2014 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
Bulkley Valley Real Estatewww.sandrah.biz
Cell 250-847-0725
250-847-5999
Sandra HinchliffePersonal Real Estate Corporation
Enjoy lake front living at Watson’s Landing and this modern custom finished home. Hardwood and tile throughout, Butcher block counters and huge granite covered island. Three bedroom plus den and three baths. A must see.
$436,00012 Pavilion Place mls n232604
“Home of a Million Parts”• Eco Friendly & money saving• Preserve natural resources
• ave valua le land ll• Provide tested OEM repair parts
at a fraction of the priceHARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD
3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6
Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445Email: [email protected]
Will
Tool Sale• 24” Planer 220v Delta DC580• Shaper 220v Delta • Wood Lathe 220v 36” bed • 10” Table Saw 220v Delta Unifence • 4” Band Saw 110v Delta • 8” Jointer 220v King Industrial • Radial Arm Saw 110/220v DeWalt • Dust Collector 220v General (250-846-9592)
50 ton crane for sale, “where is, as is”
C���: 250-847-7928 OR 250-877-2434
obo$22,500
100% Financing available O.A.C.
REDUCED!
1987 Omega P&H Crane
Heavy Duty Machinery
Tools
Services
Telephone ServicesDISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Re-fused! Low Monthly Rate! Call-ing Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. Or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com
Merchandise for Sale
$200 & UnderTREADMILL, Pro-Form. $200. 250-847-4817
FurnitureSOLID OAK desk, exc. cond., hand-crafted, 30x60, c/w 7 drawers, very heavy. $1500. 250-847-4817.
Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Estates, OlympicGold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confi dential 778-281-0030
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Houses For SaleHOME For Sale 3588 15th Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2/3 Bath-room, Split 3 Level home for sale. Fully fenced yard, heated shop plus paved driveway. It is newly renovated, and includes new stainless steel applianc-es. Please Call for more infor-mation 250-847-8050
Rentals
Mobile Homes & Pads
FOR RENT Avail now. 3 bdrm Mobile Hme in Smithers, F/S/W/D, N/S N/P No parties. Refs Req’d $1,100/M +Hydro & Damage Dep. 250-877-2885
Homes for Rent2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/S, N/P, N/Parties. Suitable for bache-lor. $900 (250)877-2704
FOR RENT Private Executive Home. Telkwa 3bdrm N/S N/P $1600 Ref Req. 250-846-9592
SMALLER 1 BDRM house on Kidd Rd, fenced yard, storage, mtn view. f/s/w/d, n/p, n/s. $625. Call 250-635-2839.
TELKWA Newer 3 bdrm rancher in Tower subdivision, 5 appl, pets neg., close to lake & trails, fenced yard. Ref’s Req’d. Avil. Feb. 1. $1,100/m (778)210-0066.
Heavy Duty Machinery
Tools
Rentals
Offi ce/RetailAVAILABLE MARCH 2014
Main fl oor (offi ce, mtg space/kitchen etc.)
in professional heritage house,
dwtn Smithers 3864 2nd Ave. Great location / exposure.
Contact [email protected]
or call/text 250-643-6221
Suites, UpperFURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.
Want to Rent1 OR 2 BDRM suite in Smith-ers area. Quiet lady, N/P, N/S. Pat 250-847-5177
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The Interior News Wednesday, January 22, 2014 www.interior-news.com B11
THREE RIVERS REPORT
21925 Kitseguecla Loop Road• Extremely well kept• 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms• 4.25 park like acres• Country charm
Sandra Hinchliffe mls n227088
$238,000
13042 Blue Jay Road• 5 acres, drilled well• 4 bdrm, 2 bath, recent upgrades• 25x27 attached shop, greenhouse • www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers mls n232500
$285,000
1406 Highway 16, Telkwa• Bulkley river frontage• New redesigned living area• 3 bdrm, 3 bath, large dining area• Low strata fee, attached garage
Leo & Sandra
$284,500
5166 Nielson Road• Country home, 1080 sf, 2 bedroom• Pristine setting 5 min to town• Vaulted ceilings, rock fp, open design• Detached sauna building
Charlie McClary mls n231509
1612 Third Street, Telkwa• All on one level• 3 bedroom home, open and bright• Double carport, enclosed garage• Great starter home, see it today!
Donna Grudgfield mls n232784
283 Cameron Rd, New Hazelton• 306 acres, 2 titles, hobby farm• 4 bdrm, 2 bath, full bsmt, 1365sf• Some pasture, treed, outbuildings• Titles can be sold separately
Leo Lubbers mls n228791
6770 Snake Road• Sunny driftwood location• Gorgeous mountain views• Updated 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom home• www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat mls n231396
NEWPRICE$189,500 $209,000 $
$339,000
$250,000
$884,500
22909 Telkwa High Road• Spectacular 116 acre river property• 1760 sq ft home and guest home• 70 acres treed, 40 acres open meadow• Terraced ½ mile riverfront w cottage
Charlie McClary mls n211449
3217 Balsam Road• 1690 square foot mobile on 5 acres• 3 bedrooms, large rec room• Beautiful view of Hudson Bay Mtn• Close to town, workshop
Peter Lund mls n226014
$244,900
#7-3664 Third Avenue• Brand new, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom• 1164 s.f., all appliances included• n/g, fp, open design, great location• Only one left
Leo Lubbers mls n231182
$210,000
4023 Third Avenue• Roomy half duplex• Large fenced yard• Many upgrades• Two entrances, suite potential
Sandra Hinchliffe mls n232151
$696,500
8535 Woodmere Road• 230 acre Woodmere Ranch• 1600sf 3bdrm rancher, yr round crk• 130 cropland, 100 acre pasture• Cattle,sheep,poultry, market garden
Charlie McClary mls n4505943
NEW LISTING $259,500
22011 Kitseguecla Loop Road• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms• 39.5 acres, great views• Huge pond, level land• New sundeck
Donna Grudgfield mls n231876
$278,500
4159 Eighth Avenue• Fabulous Walnut Park view location• 3 bdrm, room for 4th, 2 bath, hardwood• Lots of recent interior upgrades• www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat mls n228436
$123,500
Alpine Way, Hudson Bay Mountain• 6 lots available• Fully serviced• Full time residence & suite allowed• Ski in, ski out
Sandra Hinchliffe
$399,500
3475 Simcoe Avenue• 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres• Heated kitchen floor, central vac• Updates to flooring, lighting, paint• 40x60 barn, fenced, double carport
Karen Benson mls n231260
$199,500
3192 Railway Avenue• 2 bedroom rancher• New hot water, furnace, electrical• New flooring, new bathroom• Fenced yard, storage/workshop
Donna Grudgfield mls n231561
$355,900
4960 Morris Road, Telkwa• Lovely country cottage on 5 acres• 4 bdrm, 3 bath, walk out basement• Views, sunshine, fenced for horses• www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat mls n231340
$294,000
19 Starliter Way• Premier lot• Lake front, spectacular view• Fully serviced lot• 10796 square feet
Sandra Hinchliffe mls n227134
$237,000
54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake• Lakefront, 3 bedroom home• Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage• Many renovations, outbuildings• Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints mls n231641
Peter LundRes. 847-3435
Leo LubbersCell. 847-1292
Ron LapadatCell. 847-0335
Sandra HinchliffeCell. 847-0725
Charlie McClaryCell. 877-1770
Karen BensonCell. 847-0548
Donna GrudgfieldCell. 847-1228
Kiesha MatthewsCell. 876-8420
Jantina MeintsCell. 847-3144
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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook.
$169,500
Oddball aims to help meet fundraising goalBy Jerome TurnerHazelton/Interior News
The stress on the Hazelton Secondary School drama club is a bit more than usual lately.
On top of preparations for this year’s play Oddball, which will be first performed Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., the group must frantically attempt to gather $13,000 to go to the zone tournament Feb. 26 in Prince Rupert.
“Our crew is doing a sponsorship drive,” Barb Janze, HSS drama instructor, said. “I’m encouraging the students to get out in the community and ask as many people a possible.”
The normal fundraising methods, such as a bottle
drive, are out of the question this year due to time constraints, Janze said.Oddball is a play with a
lot of carnival-type elements which point out the odd in everyday occurrences, Janze added.
“I think the kids are getting to the point where they take their roles seriously, but still have fun doing them,” Janze, noting that each student plays three roles minimum, said. “This group’s put in a lot of work and come a long way. I’m nervous, but also very excited to see this play performed.”
Sixteen students total are involved in making the play happen, Janze said.
Tickets for Oddball are $10, which includes a dessert.
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TOWNStrengthening
Families Program - Free training for anyone interested in being a facilitator for the upcoming workshop aimed at parents with children aged 6 to 11. Contact Jason @ [email protected] for more information.
Skate4Books - Jan. 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Ken Trombley Arena. Free skating, prizes and special guest book reading for all who attend. To become a pledge and earn money for laps visit the Hazelton Public Library or NWCC for forms.
Hazelton Gun Club AGM - Feb. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. New Hazelton Meeting Centre. Everyone welcome.
Silver Threads Seniors - Thursdays, 11 a.m. Bowling in Smithers; Fridays, 7 p.m. Cards @ Roche View Lodge. All seniors 55+ are welcome. Call 250-842-5040 for more information.
Music Jam Session - Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar. Free food if you share a song or two.
Meals on Wheels - Hot meals available Mondays and Thursdays at noon to 1 p.m. Delivered to your door. Call 250-842-5217 to place your order.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Tuesdays, 6 p.m. @ Mt. Roche Church in S. Hazelton. New members welcome. Call 250-842-6172 or 250-842-6697 for more information.
Seniors Walking Group - All seniors are invited to participate. Hazelton Secondary Gym @ 3:30 to 4:30 Fridays.
Recently Pregnant? - Starting Smart prenatal nurse is in the Wrinch Memorial Hospital Doctor’s Clinic, Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The ragtag group of mis� ts, a.k.a. the HSS Drama Club, needs to raise $13,000 in four weeks to go to the zone tournament.
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B12 www.interior-news.com Wednesday, January 22, 2014 The Interior News
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When it comes to LNG, we’d like full answers please“It is important for everyone to
understand how the LNG industry will play a role in our province’s future, and I think this quiz is a fun, small way to increase collective awareness.” - Rich Coleman, B.C. minister of natural gas development
The above quote is from the person our government thought best to en-trust B.C.’s economic future with.
There are an estimated 4.6 million people in B.C. and fewer than 2,000 have done the ‘fun’ quiz at press time.
It is possible to show what people who took the time to answer the quiz scored,
but that seems like a non-issue to the powers that be.
The 10-question, multiple choice, online questionnaire does much more than ‘increase collective awareness’, to me, it shows the will of Christy Clark’s BC Liberal party.
I had a friend in high school who recorded one song ad nauseam on a 120-minute cassette called Yoke the Joker and that tape had more variety than
Clark’s vision of a prosperous economic future for B.C.
Clark is saying, ‘If you don’t like the music ... too bad.’
I would like to think the creators of democracy did not mean for the concept to morph into this.
Trying nothing and resorting to ideas forwarded by those that lobby the hardest, pay the most or promise a good return on investment is at best lazy and at worst intentionally deceitful.
Hydraulic fracturing or fracking needed experimental licenses five short years ago and now it is to be our prosperity and labour saviour for more than 150 years?
I would personally like any proposed economic power-horse to have to prove itself to be what it claims before it is allowed to begin.
That hasn’t happen here and we need to know the exact role LNG will play.
If it’s so safe and clean and plentiful, what’s the rush?
The quiz can be found at engage.gov.bc.ca/lnginbc/quiz.
PAGE TURNERJerome Turner