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While exact numbers are still coming in, this year’s edition of the Northwest Trade Expo was the most popular in recent memory.

About 400 more people took in the event

this year than last, said Smithers District Chamber of Commerce manager Heather Gallagher

There were 70 exhibitors, which is also up from previous years.

“There was so much happening,” Gallagher said.

“Stuff for the kids, lots of great merchants and some really cool demonstrations.”

But the action wasn’t centred solely inside the Smithers Civic Centre.

Outside there were RVs, a modular home,

all-terrain vehicles, food vendors, a petting zoo and demonstrations.

Next year when spring rolls around, Smithers will have two arenas, which has given Gallagher thoughts of expanding the annual event.

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Bear sightings are increasing in town

By Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News

The last thing conservation officers want is to destroy an animal.

With a rash of bear sightings recently, the Bulkley-Stikine Conservation Officer Service is reminding residents to make sure they are taking precautions to not attract wildlife.

Last week, conservation officers had a call about a mother and two cubs by the Willowvale

subdivision and the next day received word of a mother and three cubs in the same area.

“Town of Smithers residents need to be very aware that these bears are out there,” said CO Kevin Nixon. “I’m hoping they just move off but the bottom line is if they get into garbage, bird feeders or dog food, then mom is going to be teaching these cubs the same thing and we’re going to have to do the bad deed.

“People putting garbage out the night before pickup is, to

me, not acceptable, people not keeping their garbage properly contained is unacceptable and there is absolutely no need for people to put bird feet out.”

Destroying a bear is the last resort, he said.

“We start off by monitoring the bear. Usually when it comes down to a hard decision, we’ve been monitoring the bear from quite some time and they’ve crossed the line. Unfortunately, residents need to take some of the blame when that happens.”

Conservation of� cers are reminding Bulkley Valley residents to take precautions not to attract wildlife.

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It’s Farmers’ Market Season again!!

The first outdoor Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is coming up on May 10th! Come out, have a cof-fee, and shop from a great selec-tion of food and artisan products. Open Saturdays from 8am to noon.

The Hazelton Farmers’ Market has already started - located at the Visitor Info centre on Sundays, from 10am to 2pm.

The Pleasant Valley Community Market will start June 6th and operates each Friday from 10am to 3pm in Steelhead Park along Hwy 16.

Farm to School BC is hosting an intro to Farm to School for BC farmers on May 7th from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Check out www.phabc.org/farmtoschool for more infor-mation.

The Smithers Farmers’ Institute has a new website! www.smithersfarmersinstitute.com

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For graduating high school students, a number of $750.00 bursaries are being awarded. Applications must be received by May 31st. Information regarding these bursaries and application forms can be obtained from you high school councillor or teacher, or by contacting the club at the address below.

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Rally Saturday to oppose pipelineBy Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News

The Friends of Morice-Bulkley is leading a rally on Saturday in opposition to Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project.

The march and rally is being held in conjunction with similar Defend our Climate, Defend our Communties’ events across the country.

“We’re still here in the north in B.C., in communities along the route, and we’re still opposed,” said Dawn Remington, chair, Friends of Morice-Bulkley. “The purpose of this is to bring people together in a festive, celebratory way for our rivers and all of the things we’re trying to protect.

“The pipeline would run across some really important salmon rivers.”

The federal government is expected to make a final decision of the proposed $6.5 billion 1,177-km twin pipeline that would run from northeast of Edmonton through to the Kitimat Marine Terminal at the head of the Douglas Channel.

In December, the Joint Review Panel recommended the Northern Pipeline be allowed to go ahead, setting

205 conditions that must be met.

The march begins outside of the Office of the Wet’suwet’en on First Ave.

at 11:30 a.m. and will travel down Main Street, ending at Bovill Square.

At Bovill Square, beginning at noon, Bulkley

Valley performers like Adam Gagnon, Jenny Lester, Peter Haines, The Protest 101 Singers, Teresa Mohr and The Racket will take to the stage.

The Friends of Morice-Bulkley have organized a rally and march on Saturday. It starts at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Of� ce of the Wet’suwet’en.

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The Town of Smithers Works and Operations Department will be conducting a Flushing Program beginning Monday, May 5, 2014 until approximately Friday, May 30, 2014. One week prior to the Flushing Program beginning, chlorine will be added to the system in controlled quantities, to offset iron, bacteria, silts and other substances that have settled out of the water and become lodged in the distribution system. Users will probably be able to detect the taste or odour of this chlorine until approximately June 8, 2014.The quantity of chlorine injected into the system will not be allowed to exceed two milligrams per litre and will not be injurious to your health. This is a normal chlorination dosage in many communities. Anyone finding this taste or odour objectionable will be able to quickly dissipate it by allowing a container of water to stand with the surface uncovered for a short time, or by boiling the water for a couple of minutes.If, during the course of the flushing program, the water from your taps becomes coloured or dirty, please run taps continuously for a period of time, and you will find that the problem will clear up. Should that action not correct any problem with taste, colour or odour, feel free to contact Dale Chartrand, Chief Utilities Operator, at 250-847-1649.Also, by running your taps prior to laundry washing and avoiding the use of chlorine bleach in your laundry during the course of the flushing program, you will minimize the possibility of laundry staining caused by Manganese.The Town would like to thank water users for their patience and co-operation during the Flushing Program. Our aim is to provide the community with the best quality of water possible.

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Loverboy is one of the headliners of the 102nd annual Telkwa Barbecue. Another headliner will be named May 14.

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Loverboy headlines BBQBy Ryan JensenTelkwa/Interior News

Multi-platinum Canadian ‘80s band Loverboy is one of the headliners for the 102nd Telkwa Barbecue.

The Bulkley Valley Kinsmen made the announcement on Monday and plan to follow it up with one more major announcement on May 14.

“We always try to find bands that fit a broad range of people and something that a 20-year-old can listen to or a 60-year-old,” said Kinsmen treasurer Mike Henfrey.

Loverboy was formed in Calgary in 1979. The band

went on to headline arena tours across Canada, the U.S. and around the world, selling millions of records in the process.

Their hits include: Turn Me Loose, Queen of the Broken Hearts, Working for the Weekend and The Kid is Hot Tonight.

One of the opening acts is Kenny Shields and Streetheart.

Henfrey said the Kinsmen are still looking for one more opening band, and would prefer to book a local one if possible.

“Every year we try to involve a local act somehow,” Henfrey said, adding that suggestions can be directed

to the Telkwa BBQ Facebook page.

Listen to The Peak and read The Interior News next Wednesday to find out who the headlining country acts are.

Tickets go on sale June 1 at Bulkley Valley Insurance Services locations in Smithers and Houston, Bulkley Valley Credit Union locations, Total Floors and Midway Service.

General admission tickets are $35, preferred seating is $45.

The Telkwa Barbecue Rock Night is sponsored by Hawair, Total Floors, Monster Industries and Bulkley Valley Restoration.

Kenny Shields and Streetheart open


The gridlocked traffic of Deerfoot, the

bustling sidewalks of 17th Ave, and crowded pub patios have provided me with a sense of home for the past 25 years, but there comes a time when you begin to outgrow your home and start fantasizing about new places. This is where I am now.

I’m the new girl in town. The intern. I’m a 25-year-old Mount Royal University student pursuing a degree in journalism with a minor in English, and through the program I now have the exciting opportunity to work

with The Interior News and The Terrace Standard for the summer.

After completing my busiest semester this winter, I packed up the car and left my cozy home, leaving behind a special man, good friends and my kickball league for the summer months.

At home in Calgary, you can typically find me at the punk shows or at any folk festival. I will either be in the beer gardens, relaxing on the grass, or standing my ground in the mosh pits. I love the atmosphere that concerts

provide. When the concertgoers are singing the words back to the performer there is a moment of spiritual tranquility for me. Music is

my religion. I am a huge supporter of Canadian artists. In fact, most of my iPod is filled with music from the West Coast.

I have never really been a homebody. If I’m at home for too long I tend to get cabin fever really quickly. I like to be surrounded by people. I would rather talk and laugh with strangers than watch television. Although, I am a sucker for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Avatar: The Last Air Bender.

If I am not at a show or talking to strangers, you will find me face first in

a book, or writing in an inexpensive coiled notebook because the nice leather bound books are too intimidating. Words, after all, are permanent.

It’s important to carefully construct each thought and convey a meaningful message that will (hopefully) only leave a positive mark on those who hear it, or read it.

My goals for this summer internship are to better my skills as a reporter, a photographer and videographer. But, most importantly I’m hoping that this job will push me and help me to grow.

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OPINION2010C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2013

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GUEST VIEW

Caitlin Clow

The B.C. government has rolled out its ambitious overhaul of the public educa-tion system, from kindergarten to gradu-

ate school, much to the horror of its left-wing establishment.

The formal title is B.C.’s Skills For Jobs Blue-print: Re-engineering Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper re-gime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employ-ers to co-sponsor training spaces so they will hire the students at the end.

Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school and post-secondary skilled trades programs are getting more money, but it’s going to be shifted from under-perform-ing programs that don’t lead to jobs.

One of the key architects of this sweeping plan is Jessica McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon Camp-bell’s deputy minister.

Her report on trades training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10-year experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rud-derless mess.

“Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginalized,” McDonald wrote. “Others, particularly employers and employers’ associations, do not feel heard within the sys-tem. Over the recent past, several new directions have been introduced such as de-regulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen to benefit single interests, and they impacted the whole system.”

The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation restored, and advisory councils from industrial employers will update their hir-ing needs.

That culture has created glaring problems. There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block fund-ing is handed out without any serious effort to measure the results. For many students, univer-sity has become an extension of adolescence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies.

Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to make career choices. Finally, students coming out of high school will have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is spent on higher education.

It’s about time.Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Trades coming back into style

POINT OF VIEW


Providing clarity on BVAIA

Editor:With regard to

your article on the BVAIA resignations in Wednesday’s April 30, 2014 edition, I am compelled to offer an opinion for clarity and balance.

A democratically elected governance board is required to consider all the membership when acting its interests. That a few members with special interests decided to question the board’s integrity is disturbing because it means, going forward, that those members without club affiliation may not be fairly represented. You also failed to mention any of the good work that the Board has undertaken over the past three years.

Also concerning, is the perceived or actual conflict of interest of some Board members who have close ties, stand to gain a benefit, or sit on the executives of clubs such as: the Rodeo Club, 4-H and the Northern Saddle Club. Recusal from discussion or votes on matters that pertain to other interests is written into board policy and has been cause for concern with some of the current board members and those newly appointed to the Fall Fair Management Committee.

Your article omitted the fact that several of us were re-elected to the board in February at the AGM and issues or concerns that were subsequently raised in the Special General Meeting, could have been brought forward at that time. Communication with the board has always

been encouraged. Our meetings are open to members and while we are all volunteers with little resources to provide detailed administrative support, we do maintain a website and Facebook page with information posted. While the BV Exhibition has paid seasonal staff to handle fair communications, the BVAIA directors are the busy-hands behind the board work and there are countless hours of behind-the-scenes work that the general membership may be unaware of.

For clarity, the BVAIA is the board responsible for the BV Exhibition (Fall Fair) and as a board member I was very mindful of the proud heritage and continued legacy of that event and the people who historically nurtured it to what it is today. In addition, the BVAIA has a broader mandate as license holder of the community grounds. Our vision included use of the grounds outside of the four-day fair period in order to be inclusive and create an economically viable and sustainable future for all user-groups. In my three years on the board there was never any suggestion of diluting the fair in favour of future uses or plans. Complementary uses already exist and revenue that’s generated by groups like the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society is significant for the community. There are wonderful synergies that exist when groups work together towards a shared, future-focused vision. The

Town of Smithers was very clear that they didn’t have the resources to fund all of the improvements required on the land. Some of the equine groups make use of their facilities year-around and while the town owns their lease-hold improvements, they will require sources of revenue to upgrade and maintain them in the future. Many community groups are not aware that they too can make use of this land. The community forum that preceded the Special General Meeting brought out

many new individuals and interested groups who will provide fresh thinking and generate new ideas going forward.

For some, change is difficult; others see change as an opportunity to make the community stronger, inclusive and representative of the diverse citizenry we’re elected to serve. If we acquiesce to a small group of like-minded users to the exclusion of others, we’ll be seen as having been fettered, as opposed to having mindfully created change based on the

input of many that will serve the entire community well.

Kate Daniels-Howard

BVAIA meeting not democracy

Editor:On April 26, 2014,

I went to a special general meeting of the Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association, the registered charity which holds the Smithers Fall Fair. After the meeting was over, I was deeply shocked and

horrified. Although several days have passed, my horror has not decreased. I think it is important to let our community know about the events that occurred.

Of the nine members of the BVAIA Board of Directors, eight of them were present. There was an independent chairperson.

Looking around at the participants at the meeting, I recognized many of the people. I recognized many members of the BVAIA.

I also recognized many members of the Smithers Rodeo Club and the Northern Saddle Club, and I recognized relatives of the members of those clubs, although I had never before seen those relatives at a public meeting.

Of the eight board members of the BVAIA, I recognized all of them, but I wish to mention two in particular. Gina De Hoog is a BVAIA board member and also the vice president of the Northern Saddle Club. Charlie McClary is a BVAIA board member and he is also the spouse of the president of the Smithers Rodeo Club.

The letter I received from the BVAIA listed the agenda. There were four items for discussion, but there were no motions listed.

During the meeting, there was a motion from Jan McClary, president of the Smithers Rodeo Club, seconded by Jill Storey, to overturn the authority of the independent chair.

The chairperson had said that since there was no written

notice of motions, it would be against parliamentary procedure to have motions. The motion to overturn the chair was passed with a vote of 21 to 13.

After the chair was overturned, Jan McClary presented another motion, seconded by Jill Storey, to overturn the decision of the BVAIA board that had placed Lindsay Heer and Deanna Muir as representatives of the BVAIA on the Fall Fair Management Committee, with Gina De Hoog as alternate delegate. The motion to overturn the board’s decision was passed.

Following that motion, there were elections by show of hands for the new representatives on the Fall Fair Management Committee. Gina De Hoog and Anita Tomayer were chosen, with Charlie McClary as alternate.

After the election of Fall Fair Management Committee delegates, out of the eight board members present, four of them resigned. The vice president of the Northern Saddle Club, who is also a BVAIA board member, did not resign.

The spouse of the president of the Smithers Rodeo Club, who is also a BVAIA board member, did not resign.

The BVAIA normally has nine members on its board of directors.

It requires five board members to form a board quorum. As I write this letter, there are exactly five BVAIA board members.

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The vision of a new war memorial in Telkwa is getting closer to becoming a reality.

Recently, after calling for submissions, the Telkwa War Memorial Fund committee announced they had chosen resident David Bradburne’s design for the monument.

“He hit the nail on the head with the design as far as we were concerned,” said committee member Rick Fuerst, adding they had a half dozen others to look over.

Bradburne has lived in the Village of Telkwa for 26 years.

His father was a pilot during World War Two.

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and outIf a road trip is part of your vacation plans this summer, it’s time to get the horseless chariot prepared.That means cleaning it inside and out and performing some important maintenance to ensure you get the best fuel economy.In most parts of B.C., the swap from winter tires to all-season or summer tires is already well under way (studded winter tire removal is mandatory by April 30). Winter tires are made with a softer and stickier rubber compound that wears faster and increases fuel consumption at higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them even more, now that you can finally roll down the windows.You may also be dragging around too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel you always pack during in the winter months. Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption and some of that extra weight could be in the form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercar-riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are also in good working order.

An easy check and repair item is lighting. You may need some help confirming that the brake and backup lights are functioning at the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple walk-around check that should include the turn signals and head-lights (both low and high beams) and don’t forget the license plate and those little side marker lights. If you’ve got a vehicle with a headlight (clear plastic) cover that’s showing its age, there are some good products on the market now that help restore clarity. Wiper blades are another easy check and replace item. A build-up of grease or grim on the windshield will also reduce the effectiveness of the wipers. Clean

the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield wipers typically work harder than anywhere else in Canada and life expectancy can be less than a year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or generally not doing the job – replace them.Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot weather conditions can be a punishing test for tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of tread remaining may not be in great shape. The “best before” date on most passenger tires is eight years old and you should be able to find a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on sidewall of the tire.

A tire also performs best, lasts longer and provides best fuel economy when its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and checked on a regular basis. The tire decal, with optimal front and rear recommended tire pressures, is usually on the driver’s door or door jam. If not, the owner’s manual should give you the information and/or tell you where the tire decal is located. A single under-inflated tire (by about 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent increase in fuel consumption.Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine! On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good. Have a great summer and a safe driving vacation.

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Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from Breaking Bad. But, his love for quick cash and high profi ts drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber.

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General Motors has put a new spin on ‘Take your child to work day’.You can’t put them to work while they are learning what mom and dad do but they can be useful as experiment subjects. The so-called Human Factors group conducts about 100 studies globally into how people interact with their vehicles. Having children around means group members can test such things as seat belts. No, they don’t crash test the cars but they do examine how easy it is for children to buckle up. “Working with children on Take Your Child to Work Day is an excellent way for us to expand our pool of feedback,” said Don Shreves, GM Human Factors engineering group manager.“Our group and research is very data-driv-en,” he said. “Designing every element to a vehicle comes down to millimetres. While a door handle placement or seat switch might feel right to the designing engineer, we come in with data points from real consum-er feedback, including kids, to help determine the best location.”This year during the special day, the Usability team con-ducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s third-row safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale.

A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring. In the early days of DVD players in cars, there were many kids forced to reach for the barf bag during a long journey. Not now and some credit must go to Shreves’ group who figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.”Shreves explains, sensitively: “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving.“But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.”The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s

eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise loca-tion required setting up a DVD screen on a track that could slide fore and aft along the roof of an Enclave. Researchers recorded the responses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away. From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best location. The results were turned over to the vehicle engineering team to integrate into the Enclave’s [email protected]

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‘‘Kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale.’’Keith Morgan

Julia Livedoti, eight, fastens her seat belt during Human Factors testing in the Buick Enclave during the General Motors Annual Kids Day. Julia’s father Dominic Livedoti works in the GM Service Operations Building at the Tech Center. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for Buick)

Washing a car can be a chore and a costly one at that. In response, Nissan in Europe has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again.

The specially engineered super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new European market Nissan Note to create the world’s first self-cleaning car.

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I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky. I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered.You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth. I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options. Get certifi ed replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself. Or, override the warning light.I called and found that the fi rst option was out of the question. Way too expensive. But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online. Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags.Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me. You can fi nd how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way. Soon, I had an ad up on several classifi ed websites:Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition. Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m fl exible on price!!I couldn’t believe how many calls I had.I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal. I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals. With the transaction done, we parted ways. Then I got a call from my buddy.Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop. “You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said. “So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said.“I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fi re and with metal bits exploding when they deploy. They’re not safe,” he scolded. I’ll take my chances, I thought. It would only be a problem in an accident.The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship.Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

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BC Innovation Council Venture Acceleration Program Comes to Smithers

The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) and the Bulkley

Valley Economic Development Association (BVEDA) have teamed up to bring the Venture Acceleration Program to Smithers.

The Venture Acceleration Program (VAP) is a paid structured venture growth program designed to guide, coach and grow ambitious early‐stage technology entrepreneurs and effectively grow their technology ventures. The Venture Acceleration Program helps entrepreneurs accelerate the process of defining a proven business model based on a set methodology and set of best practices for growing technology companies. The techno-logical innovations aren’t limited to software innovations. The technological innovation can be in any field such as the natural resources sector.

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Legality of BVAIA mtg in questionIf any one of them resigns,

it will be impossible for the board to have a quorum, without elections. In order to hold an election, it will be necessary to send out written notices at least three weeks before the meeting. If there are to be motions presented at such a special general meeting, then the notification letter must list the motions to be presented (unless, of course, the chair is overturned by a vote).

In this letter I have tried

to be factual until now. This is my opinion: What I witnessed at the meeting was not democracy, it was gang bullying. The remaining members of the board have little authority on which to stand. The meeting that overturned the board’s decision is of questionable legality.

A governing board acts as a body, and all of its members should have hounourably resigned after a vote of nonconfidence. Technically the remaining five members

might appoint new members to the board. However, in order to clear the air, it would certainly make sense to take a breath, send out official letters of notice, and hold elections.

And I would like to see, in my official letter notifying me of elections, that there will be a motion placed before the membership to rescind all motions passed at the special general meeting of April 26, 2014.

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From LETTERS on A7

By Marisca BakkerSmithers/Interior News

May is national speech and hearing month.

Both the Canadian and American speech-language-hearing associations recognize this month to bring awareness to communication and what speech and language pathologists and audiologists do.

Karen Rabbiosi, speech language pathologist with Northern Health said she sees a wide variety of people in the community.

“If you consider anything to do with communication, where communication is affected, that is what we work on,” she said.

“That might look like a two-year-old that doesn’t have a large vocabulary, it might be a four-year-old who is really hard to understand, or an adult with a brain injury that is challenged with organizing their thoughts.”

Rabbiosi said the month is a good opportunity to let people know it is a service people have access to.

The best thing, she stressed, is early intervention and prevention with young children.

“I don’t want

people to think that we are part of profession that people don’t have access to, we are easy to approach, it is as easy as a phone call.”

Jonina Cawsey, speech language pathologist with the Bulkey Valley Child Development Centre is always open to questions, she said she would rather visit with an 18-month-old and say they are OK, let’s check back in a couple of months

than see a four year old that has lots of problems.

“We just finished running a sound awareness group with the pre-kindergarden groups in town. We do a lot of day care visiting, preschool visiting, we are always out and about.

“We want to be approachable and available.”

Rabbiosi said they both have a lot of examples of how

their services can help.

“I had one mom bump into me at a grocery store that I had helped and she said ‘you told me to stop asking him questions and as soon I did, his vocabulary just blossomed and then next thing you know, there are no concerns.’

We did another follow-up and gave a few more suggestions and then they didn’t need to receive therapy or direct interventions. That made a huge difference for them.”

Anyone who has questions about their child’s development can contact the BVCDC or Rabbiosi at Northern Health.

Karen Rabbiosi, left and Jonina Cawsey discuss ways to raise awareness of speech and hearing concerns.

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May is National Speech and Hearing Month

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Concert proceeds go to Telkwa War Memorial Fund“That respect is

there for me but I also tried to tie it into the village as well. I was trying to find something meaningful to Telkwa. The design has a V in it, which of course represents victory but also a convergence like the rivers in Telkwa. The design also reflects the iron work on the bridges.”

To build the memorial out of granite and concrete

will cost about $35,000, Fuerst estimated.

“It’s shovel ready, we just need the money,” he said.

The committee is hoping, if the Village of Telkwa allows it, to build the war memorial across from the village office along Highway 16.

Highway frontage would allow people to reflect on the sacrifices made more often, Fuerst said.

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Above, left Culinary Arts students Tanner St. Pierre-Jondalar, left, and Johan Heder, right, with teacher Martin Courchesne, middle, at the Skills Canada Regional competition. Above, right: Nico and his father Dan Palumbo at Four Seasons Automotive.

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School district bringing trades into focusBy Ryan JensenSmithers/Interior News

Smithers students are excelling in the trades.

Last week, School District 54 held an education forum focused on the successes and the future of trades programs in the area. Right now, students can choose from professional cook, environmental monitoring and carpentry training.

The programs have been popular so far and next year an apprentice millwright program will run out of Houston Secondary School.

“We’re seeing a pretty exponential growth,” said SD 54 superintendent Chris Van der Mark.

In June, a new Yes 2IT elementary trades program will run district-wide. Yes 2IT introduces Grade 6 and 7 students to opportunities in

trades, explained SD 54 trades coordinator Monica Strimbold.

“We’re trying to start introducing the curriculum at lower levels because a lot of kids come into high school without a real understanding of what trades are about and we want to change that,” Strimbold said.

This year, Smithers students had an opportunity to show off what they have learned in the Skills Canada regional and provincial competitions.

Nico Palumbo took home the top prize in the automotive regional competition in Terrace in March and earned a spot at provincials in Abbotsford in April.

Also at regionals, Dale Hagen finished second in welding, Colton Brown was second in carpentry, Johan Heder finished third in culinary arts and Tanner St. Pierre-Jondalar had a strong showing in the culinary category.

In the Automotive Technician provincial event, Palumbo, a Grade 11 student at Smithers Secondary, placed fourth. Palumbo was the youngest competitor in the category.

Palumbo grew up around an automotive shop. His parents, Lisa and Dan, have run Four Seasons Automotive for the last 20 years.

He comes by his love for vehicles honestly, Lisa said.

“They’re like two peas in a pod, these two,” she said, gesturing to Nico and Dan.

Nico has always shown a mechanical aptitude, Dan said, and he sees the trades as a great career for young people to get into.

“He was always the first one to want to go and tear things apart,” he said.

“You’re a little bit more than just a mechanic. You’re an electronics technician, a physicist, you do welding,

fabricating, machining, electrical, hydraulics. You can get your feet wet in a lot of aspects.”

Nico said he plans on pursuing an apprenticeship through BCIT after graduation. His goal is to become a high-performance mechanic.

“It’s part of who I am,” Nico said.

“I love it. I like seeing things come together—trucks, engines.”

In culinary arts, Heder and St. Pierre Jondalar also represented Smithers well at the regional level.

Both practiced constantly at home prior to regionals and have put in a lot of time in the kitchen, said Smithers Secondary School foods teacher and Red Seal chef Martin Courchesne.

“We put in quite a few 10, 12-hour days,” Courchesne said. “It’s important to know

it by heart, that way you’re not second guessing yourself.

“They both did extremely well. They were competing against older students who are cooking every day.”

Heder, a Grade 11 exchange student from Sweden, also travelled down to Abbotsford and took part in the provincial baking competition. He had nine hours to make a number of different items—from cream puffs to bread to a lemon meringue pie.

Heder didn’t place, but said attending provincials was worthwhile.

“It was really fun to test how good you are in a professional setting,” Heder said.

Although he would like to see more money invested into trades training, Dan said he is pleased SD 54 is focussing more on this area.

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By Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News

Over 300 people turned up for the Voice of the Valley final on Saturday night at the Hudson Bay Lodge, which pitted 12 of Smithers’ best karaoke singers against one another.

“Everything was fantastic,” organizer Bobby Van Grootheest said. “For the first annual competition, it was as big as we could have expected.”

Those who attended, left entertained. Some vocalists focused more on style and performance, others on trying to get as many people up to the dance floor as possible.

Each singer was given two chances to impress judges Grammy award winner Alex Cuba, Mayor Taylor Bachrach and The Peak’s Dustin Treanor.

Genres ranged from country to heavy metal to pop, and the judges were impressed with every performance.

In the end, Kayla Rushton took home the top prize with her sultry rendition of When You’re Good to Momma and her soulful performance of King of the Road.

“There were a lot of excellent competitors there, so it was pretty awesome to win,” Rushton said.

“The great thing about this competition was that everyone was cheering each other on and the crowd was fantastic.”

Rushton won a pair of tickets for a flight to Vancouver and two nights’ hotel stay for her efforts.

Placing second, Crystal Alfred sang Pour Me by Trick Pony and What’s Up by Four Non Blondes. Alfred was awarded a train trip and two nights’ accommodation in Prince Rupert.

And in third place, after winning in a sudden death sing-off, Desmen Leung energized the crowd with Metalica’s Enter Sandman and Alabama’s Mountain Music. Leung took home a BBQ and a season’s pass to the Riverside Par 3 golf course.

Van Grootheest said he plans to bring the competition back next year.

In between rounds, Acoustics Anonymous rocked the crowd.

“I have to give a big shout out to Acoustics Anonymous for putting on a really good show.”

“I don’t think we will do anything differently,” Van Grootheest said. “It was very successful.

“I want to thank all the contestants for giving it their best and everyone who came out to see them.”


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Hazelton’s Joel Patsey is heading towards the WHL.

The 15-year-old defenceman was drafted by the Prince George Cougars in the eighth round of the WHL’s bantam draft last Thursday and though he won’t suit up for the club next year, he has a good chance at making the team in 2015.

Patsey got the big news while sitting in math class.

“It was an exciting moment for sure,” Patsey said.

“My dad stayed home and followed the draft online and texted me when he got the news.”

True to his understated form, Patsey told a friend and left class to tell his brother, but the school announced it over the PA system.

“At the end of the day, one of my old coaches told everyone and the school found out. Everyone was cheering, it was really cool.”

He received more exciting news after he got home, when new part-owner of the Prince George Cougars, Dan Hamhuis called to welcome him to the

club.“I wasn’t home

when he phoned, but he talked to my dad,” Patsey said. “It means a lot to me, that he called and just having someone who has been through this before to help me out will be great.”

Now, the hard work begins.

Patsey has already signed up for a summer of training with a conditioning coach that his dad recently hired.

“I just want to improve my all-around strength and conditioning,” Patsey said.

His 2013-14 hockey season might not be over yet, either.

Patsey recently tried out for the Team BC squad that will represent the province at the Canada Winter Games next year. He is expected to make it to the final round of cuts, which take place in Nanaimo later this spring.

If all goes according to plan, he’ll play this season for the Cariboo Cougars in major midget, while practicing once a week with the big club.

It’s extremely rare for 16-year-olds to make it into the WHL, so a year of

seasoning in midget is probably in the cards.

Cougars head scout Todd Harkins has a plan in place.

“I think he’ll get some practices in with us next year and, if he’s ready, we project him to make the jump as a 17-year-old

“You want to

make sure that a player is comfortable and confident before they play in the WHL, because the mental aspect is a huge part of the game at this level.”

Harkins and his scouting staff have had their eye on Patsey for quite awhile. They attended

a number of bantam Storm games this season.

“I have been getting reports on him from our scouts since the season began,” Harkins said. “I talked to a lot of BC Hockey representatives, who were impressed with his game at the camp

in Salmon Arm and that’s always a good sign.”

Harkins didn’t get to watch him in person until the Team BC camp, though.

“I saw a big, lanky defenceman, who was able to move the puck well, who had good feet.

“His head was up, he was making good plays and he plays with a bit of an edge, which is something you need as a defenceman in our league.”

Still, Harkins sees room for improvement.

“He’ll obviously have to keep developing. He’ll have to work on improving his foot speed a bit and gain some more strength, but that’s basically every kid we draft at that age.”

The head scout also liked what he saw off the ice.

“I noticed his family there at the B.C. camp, supporting him. And I think when you see that kind of family support, that can really help a player’s development. We are a family and we want to make sure the families we get are good people, too.”

Like any 15-year-old drafted into the WHL, Patsey has his long-term sights set

on the NHL, but he’s not getting ahead of himself.

“I’ll see what happens with the WHL first,” Patsey said. “If I can get into the WHL, then I will start working as hard as I can to get into the NHL.”

“We are thrilled to have picked him and we hope he’s happy and that he continues to develop and play for the Prince George Cougars one day,” Harkins said.

Joining Patsey on the Prince George Cougars will be fellow northerner Justin Almeida, who was selected fifth overall out of the North Shore Winter Club. The Kitimat native will also likely play for the Cariboo Cougars next season.

In the future, the Cougars also plan on doing everything in their power to allow more kids from northern B.C. to play for the club.

“I think it’s important for our organization to recognize kids in the north.

“They understand the winter, they are accustomed to the area and it makes for a smooth transition. It gives these kids opportunities. We want to make sure they have opportunities.”

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The Bulkley Valley Otters recently returned from their most successful meet of the season, last weekend in Kitimat.

“We had a great meet,” head coach Tom Best said. “It was the best we’ve had all year.”

The Otters took 11 swimmers with them, to go up against clubs from all over the northwest.

It was a smaller than usual contingent, but with lots going on for kids in the Bulkley Valley, Best wasn’t expecting a big turnout to the meet.

“I think it’s a good thing for these kids to be involved in all sorts of sports, and we had a chance to bring some of our younger swimmers.”

Leading the way, Mackinley Unruh finished with seven victories in a variety of disciplines. Perhaps more impressive, her wins came in both long and short distance races.

“It takes a lot of different skills in order to swim that well over such a wide variety of events.”

As well, Luke Berarducci finished with three gold medals and Cassie

Horning-Wandler got her first gold at the senior level.

Best was impressed with the younger swimmers too.

“I want to highlight our group of younger kids who went down,” Best said.

“Logan Unruh, Jordan Vertue, Chloe Vertue and Dawson Unruh all swam really well.”

Only nine years old, Dawson swam on the senior boys relay team over the weekend.

“It was a fun weekend. The kids had a ball. And it was a performance meet, not a results meet.

“We wanted to make sure the kids were doing everything they were working on in practices.”

Also, Travis Pete and Monica Joseph have qualified for the North American Indigenous Games, which take place later this summer in Regina.

Results: Mackinley Unruh: First in 50 free, 100 free, 800 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 400 individual.Luke Berarducci: First in 100 breast, 200 breast, 40 fly. second in 100 fly, 200 fly, 400 free and 400

IM.Cassie Horning-Wandler: First in 100 IM, 50 fly. Second in 50 back, 100 back, 50 breast, 100 free.Kole LePoidevin: First in 800 free, 200 IM, 100 IM. Monica Joseph: First in 200 fly. Second in 400 IM.Adam Hartnett: First in 100 IM. Second in 50 back, 100 back.

Jordan Vertue: First in 50 back.Logan Unruh: Second in 50 free, 100 free.Chloe Vertue: Second in 25 free, 25 back.Kyle McInnis: Third in 25 free (six top-eight finishes at event).Dawson Unruh: Third in 50 back(Five top-eight finishes at event).

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STEVE NASH CAMP FINISHES UPThe town’s annual Steve Nash Basketball Camp wrapped up this weekend with a series of games at the Smithers Secondary gym. Kids from seven to 14 took part in the annual event. The last day featured full court scrimmages, giving the youngsters the opportunity to show off what they’ve learned.

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Mining is one of BC’s largest and oldest industries and BC Mining Week provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contribution of the modern industry to British Columbians. BC Mining Week is declared each year by the Legislature of British Columbia.BC Mining Week 2014 takes place May 11-17th, 2014. For a full listing of events happening around the province of BC visit the Mining Week website: www.miningweek.caThis celebration has a long history in BC, the first BC Mining Week took place 25 years ago in Vancouver! The BC Mining Week committee, chaired by the Mining As-sociation of BC, is comprised of volunteers from a variety of companies, associations and institutions associated with the mining sector in BC. The dedicated hard work of the committee members and the strong support from our spon-sors has fueled the everr-growing success of BC Mining Week celebrations each and every successive year.What began as a celebration in Vancouver many years ago has now spread province-wide across communities across the province who want to participate in the recognition of the contribution of the mining sector in BC!

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The Skeena Region experienced fair levels of mineral exploration and mining in 2013, with spend-ing at the third highest level in the past decade and despite last year’s fi nancial challenges. Money mar-kets were not readily available to junior explorers, resulting in tight budgets unless they were able to access funding through private placement, line of credit or other methods of creative debt fi nanc-ing. Raising exploration capital through Initial Public Offerings and regular fi nancing methods was severely constricted, due to a num-ber of global fi nancial reasons. However, many junior explorers demonstrated their resilience by conserving cash and partnering with each other or major miners to execute high value –low cost projects. Those approaches kept at least eighty-two projects active throughout the region. Total exploration expenditures were down by approximately 30% to $201 million. Total meters drilled were also down approxi-mately 30% to 249, 420 meters. Mine development expenditure increased by 112% to $282 million. Hydro power plant and transmis-sion line expenditure is estimated to be at least $750 million. It is clear that even in times of global fi nancial volatility, northwest BC remains a stable investment des-tination for both exploration and long term development.

2013 Signifi cant events:1. Imperial Metals Red Chris Mine is in full scale construction and on schedule to be commis-sioned in June, 20142. Northwest Transmission Line and Iskut Extension construction continues, targeted to meet the commissioning of Red Chris 3. Colorado Resources discovers alkalic copper-gold porphyry sys-tem at North ROK, 15 km NW of Red Chris4. Seabridge Gold confi rms high grade copper-gold core zone at the Kerr deposit at their KSM project and submits Environmental As-sessment application package to government5. Pretium Resources discovers Cleopatra Vein and intercepts 69 intervals grading over 1000 g/t Au. A feasibility study outlines proba-ble reserves at 15.1 million tonnes. 6. Banks Island Gold starts under-ground bulk sampling at Yellow Giant7. Gold Reach Resources inter-cepts best grades to date at the Ootsa Project 8. Copper Fox Releases Feasibility Study for Schaft Creek: 940.8 Mil-lion Tonnes proven + Probable Re-serve grading 0.27% Cu + 0.0176% mo + 0.19 g/t Au + 1.72 g/t Ag9. Teck Resources Ltd. Takes control of 75% of Schaft Creek project and re-ignites exploration10. Chieftain Metals receives permits to begin road and mine construction at Tulsequah Chief

11. Avanti receives Environmental Assessment Certifi cate for their Kitsault molybdenum – silver mine12. Agnico Eagle intercepts bonanza silver grades at newly discovered Slide zone at Homestake Ridge13. Mining at Huckleberry contin-ues, as well as development of their Main Zone Optimization plan14. High ranking anthracite coal projects in the Bowser basin move towards an Environmental Assess-ment application at Arctos and mine evaluation at Groundhog.BC Government imposes a one year deferral on all new coal licences in the Klappan area, but existing licences will not be affected 15. An unconformity has been identifi ed that is at least spatially and temporally coincident with most signifi cant metal mines in the

northwest

HuckleberryThe largest operating mine in the northwest, the Huckleberry copper-gold-silver-molybdenum mine located 123 km southwest of Houston, is operated by Huck-leberry Mines Ltd. Ownership is divided between Imperial Metals Corp (50%) and a consortium of Japanese companies including Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. 2012 metal production totalled 15 926 tonnes copper, 80 kilograms gold, 5 965 kilograms silver, and 2.0 tonnes molybdenum from 5 876 900 tonnes of ore mined from the Main Zone Extension pit. Grades averaged 0.301% Cu and 0.007% Mo. Copper recovery See SKEENA on B7

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was 90%. Non mining activities included construction of a new

tailings storage facility (TMF-3), waste mining as part of the Main

Zone Optimization project and near-mine exploration.

Red ChrisThe Red Chris copper-gold mine (MINFILE 104H 005) located 80 km south of Dease Lake has morphed from a defined deposit to a mine site. Construction began in May 2012 and peaked last sum-mer with over 500 workers on site. Start of commissioning is sched-uled for June 2014.

Significant 2013 milestones in-clude completion of the main access road from highway 37, concrete and steel works of the main processing building, primary crusher building, truck shop, and overland conveyor. Work in the tailings impoundment area included dam construction, strip-ping and aggregate production. Total construction costs have risen 12.7% from previous estimates and now total $500 M. The 93 km long Iskut extension power line connecting the mine site to the substation at Bob Quinn is also in full scale construction.

Northwest Transmission Line and hydro projectsConstruction continues on the

344 km Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) that will provide 287 kilovolt service from Terrace to Bob Quinn Lake substation where the NTL will connect to the Iskut extension. Valard Construction Lp or Ltd and Burns & McDon-nell are the prime contractors tasked with construction and have brought in a myriad of subcon-tractors to achieve construction timelines. Various factors includ-ing the cost of labour and mate-rials have contributed to an ap-proximate 33% cost increase from $546 million to an estimated $746 million. Several hydro power projects throughout the northwest are also under construction to feed into the NTL. Alta Gas Ltd is constructing three run-of river projects in the Iskut River area in-cluding the 195 MW Forrest-Kerr project scheduled to be completed by mid-2014.

KSM (Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell-Iron Cap)The Environmental assessment office officially accepted Seabridge Gold`s application package for technical review on June 4th for the KSM project located 65 km north of Stewart. KSM consists of four defined deposits spread across approximately 10 km north-south strike-length. From south to north they are: Kerr, Sulphurets, Mitchell and Iron

Cap. Combined, these form one of the largest undeveloped gold-copper porphyry resources in North America with proven plus probable reserves totalling 2164 Mt averaging 0.55 g/t Au, .21 % Cu, 2.74 g/t Ag and 44.7 ppm Mo. The KSM project is projected to operate over a 55 year mine life with an estimated capital cost of $5.3 billion.

BrucejackPretium Resources Inc has com-pleted another year of outstand-ing productivity and results at their high-grade gold Brucejack project 65 km north of Stewart and adjacent to the KSM project. The primary focus during 2013 was to further validate the deposit by completing a 10,000 tonne un-derground bulk sample from the Valley of the Kings (VOK). Other major achievements included filing a positive feasibility study, discov-ery of the Cleopatra vein, approxi-mately 1.2 km of underground development, completion of 44 601 meters of combined under-ground and surface drilling, and commissioning a 75 km site access road from highway 37.

Closer to SmithersMetal Mountain Resources Inc., wholly owned subsidiary Gavin Mines Inc., submitted an amend-ment package for their Mines Act permit for the Dome Mountain

gold mine (MINFILE 93L 276) located approximately 38 km east of Smithers. When accepted, the amended permit would allow a 250 t/d onsite mill and thickened tailings storage facility to be constructed. Underground de-velopment has completed 75% of necessary workings to achieve full scale production and will resume approximately two months before completion of the onsite mill.

Following refusal of an Envi-ronmental Assessment Certifi-cate for the proposed Morrison copper –gold project (MIN-FILE 93M 007), Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. has successfully challenged the decision in the Supreme Court of British Co-lumbia. An order has been given that the application be remitted to the current Minister for recon-sideration.

This summary is based on the complete report “Regional Geol-ogist Summaries Exploration and Mining: Exploration and Min-ing in the Skeena Region, British Columbia” which is available at http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/Publication-sCatalogue/ExplorationinBC/Documents/2013/Skeena2013.pdf . The report is made pos-sible through the co-operation of companies operating in north-western BC.

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Two weeks into the 2014 spring soccer season and the Smithers Secondary girls team is still undefeated.

At their most recent tournament, held in Smithers over the weekend, the team beat both Terrace and Prince Rupert. At a tournament in Terrace two weeks ago, the Gryphons tied against Kitimat and Prince Rupert.

“The girls played really well,” head coach Brian Irvine said. “They are still learning where to be on the field and how to play together as a team, but we have some experience out there and the rookies are coming along nicely.”

The team has been practicing indoors

since after spring break, but got the green light to use the fields last week. It’s a big adjustment for players that don’t get much of a chance to play on the larger surface.

Though the

season just started, it’s also almost over.

Next week the team will travel to Kitimat for the zones. Last year they played well enough to win, but fell just short. Irvine thinks they’ve got a shot,

but it will come down to whoever plays well on the day and gets a couple lucky bounces along the way.

“All the teams are pretty even, so I think it’s going to be a dog fight to see

who represents our zone,” Irvine said.

“We’ve had so little field and practice time, but as long as they keep getting better and improving every game, that’s what’s important.”

If they win, the Gryphons will head to Penticton for provincials.

From an individual perspective, a few of the players on the team are considering going on to play at

the university level. The University of Northern B.C. recently held a camp which a few players from Smithers attended.

Though some players are able to make the jump to university right away, they are also likely to spend a year playing on a U21 team before they get noticed. This is, in part, because of the short northern season and the local field conditions.

“Girls and boys from here can make it, because they all tend to be really good athletes,” Irvine said. “They can do everything. But down south all they do is play soccer so kids from the north are at a disadvantage because they don’t play as much.

“It can be done, it’s just more of a challenge.”


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The BVCS Royals won their first-ever tournament in the northwest zone two weeks ago at the Skeena Valley course in Terrace.

“It’s the first time we’ve ever had a win at a tournament, so that’s historic,” head coach Ron Van Driel said.

BVCS tallied a 366 team total, tied with Mount Elizabeth for first overall, but won on a scorecard count-back because they had the lowest score on the final hole between the top four players.

Leading the way for BVCS, Adam Veenstra shot an 80, which was the second lowest score of the competition. Rounding out the team, Joel Veenstra shot a 90, Josh Veenstra a 97 and Nathan Steenhof a 99.

With a colder-than-usual spring, it’s been a slow start to the season, but that hasn’t stopped the young golfers form making it out to the driving range and the course.

“They’re out there every afternoon,” Van Driel said. “They are really dedicated to the game. They try to do as much as possible, both on the course and on the range, working on different shots.”

Both Adam and Joel Veenstra have gotten in some extra playing time on the Maple Leaf Tour this spring, but the other

three golfers haven’t had much of a chance to play.

“I think a couple of the players thought they would do better score wise at the play day, but it was a difficult course and it was their first tournament of the year.”

Up next, the zone championships take place on May 12 and May 14 against Houston Christian.

They’ll play round one in Houston and round two at the Smithers Golf and Country Club.

Van Driel isn’t sure what to expect from Houston, since the school has never entered a team before.

“We haven’t seen them yet. Their team is all Grade-12s, but that haven’t had a team for a while.”

Should the team win, they will

head to Osoyoos for the provincial championships later in May.

Smithers Secondary didn’t field a team because many of their players were out of town on school trips or hockey tournaments.

However, Kaleb Gorbahn from SSS, finished with the best individual round of the weekend, a four-over 77.

Adam Veenstra makes a putt on the Skeena Valley course.Contributed photo

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The Smithers Dart League held their annual Smithers Open Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion over the weekend.

Dozens of players came out to the event, from as far away as Burns Lake and Prince Rupert.

Organizers had a wrench thrown in their plans when dart league president Shane Wadden and his partner, vice president

Erika Corfe had to miss the tournament because she went into labour.

Susan Rowe stepped up and took charge for the remainder of the weekend.

“There was a strong turnout and I think everyone had a good time,” Rowe said.

Action got underway on Friday night with mixed doubles. The singles events took place on Saturday and the mixed teams on Sunday.

The Smithers Open marks the last darts league day of the year

in town, though some competitors will travel to upcoming events around the northwest.

Results:Mixed doubles: 1) Rob Meima and Jody Enders.Ladies singles: 1) Laura Jankauskas.Men’s doubles: 1) Rob and Mark Meima.Ladies doubles: 1) Donnie Hall and Susan Schwegler.Men’s singles: 1) Andy Towse.Mixed team final: 1) Andy Towse, James Belliveau and Yolande Caton.

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Trap season startsBy Nolan KellySmithers/Interior News

The BV Rod and Gun Club hosted their annual trap shooting contest last weekend.

Sixteen competitors from as far away as Kelowna, and Hinton, Alberta came out to the event.

“It went well,” club director Bob Blackburn said. “We had five more competitors than last year.

“We’d like to see more, but that wasn’t bad.”

The BV Rod and Gun Club is the only one left in the northwest region, this side of Prince George.

Shooters competed in four different events over two days.

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yard singles: 1) Larry Norback, 2) Pat Bare, 3) Lance Winterhalder.

Event two, 18-27 yard handicap: Short yard: 1) Steve Ray.

Long Yard: 1) Allen Ray.

Event three, doubles (two targets at once): 1) Larry Norbeck, 2) Steve Ray, 3) David Helps.

Event four, 16-yard singles: 1) Larry Norbeck, 2) Steve Ray, 3) David Helps.

Event five, 19-27 yard handicap: Short Yard: 1) Fred Bihun. Long yard: 1) Ray Allen.

Coming up, the club will hosts a non-restricted firearms course from June 26-28.

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The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition is hosting a spring discussion series on energy solutions this month.

Four presentations about alternative energy projects in the Hazeltons will take place at the Learning Shop in Old Hazelton every Tuesday evening for the month of May. The first one, on waste wood heating, took place this week.

Skeena Energy Solutions coordinator Greg Horne said people in this region are hungry for different energy ideas.

“People will get inspired that there are other options other than fossil fuels for energy, both for heating and electricity. I also hope people learn the north has some unique potential that other places don’t have. We have lots of biomass hanging around, like wood

that through forestry operations is burned in big piles of waste. We are looking at ways to redirect that waste into a usable resource. There is so much of it here so it makes environmental and economic sense.”

The next presentation in the series will be on May 13 and solar panels will be discussed. The solar panels on the Learning Shop will be used as an example in the presentation. Horne said they have outperformed 90 per cent of the panels they monitor in Southern Alberta during the month of February. People can also learn about the solar basics, community solar gardens and solar group-buys.

The concept of plastic to oil will be the centre of the third presentation on May 20. Whitehorse is home to North America’s first small-scale plastic-to-oil machine and Horne thinks Hazelton could have one too. The machine, about the size of a pool table, converts waste plastics that don’t get recycled, for example

plastic forks and styrofoam. It takes those things, heats them up and converts it into oil, which is a mixture of gasoline, diesel and other types of fuel. Horne said this can be done for about 50 cents a litre with nearly zero emissions. He said it could be used to fuel more public transit, and possibly allow more options for the community. This could solve two problems, divert plastic away from the landfill and help Hazelton get more buses.

The last presentation entitled, Recycled Energy Greenhouse, is on May 27. The project on top of the Skeena Bakery and Laundromat where they attempt to grow vegetables year round, will be presented. Horne said people will learn how recycled car radiators will be used to recover, store and redistribute waste heat from the bakery and laundromat and from excess solar heat in the greenhouse.

All of the presentations start at 7 p.m. at the Learning Shop and they are all free to attend.

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Talk and slides on Tanzania by Jaap Kalkman Thursday, May 8, Northwest Community College, 7.30 p.m. This is a photographic impression of this ecosystem and its rich biodiversity, recorded over a month long period during a self-drive safari.Celebrate our Water, Defend our Communities festival Saturday, May 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, 3873 1st Ave, and march to Bovill Square to protest the Enbridge Pipeline.Lake Kathlyn Elementary School Annual Garage Sale Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New this year will be The Home Based Business Show. Proceeds from this event will be going back into the school for various food programs and other school projects.Smithers Pro-life Walk for Life Saturday, May 10 starting at 10 a.m. at St Joseph’s church parking lot. Signs & route instructions will be given there. Together we will be a voice for the most vulnerable in society.Mother’s Day Birding and Breakfast Sunday, May 11, 8 a.m. Meet at Tyhee Lake Park picnic shelter for birding, then breakfast. Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. Contributions to breakfast appreciated. For info. contact Mel Coulson at 250-846-5649.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish 100 years Jubilee Celebration, Saturday, May 24. Mass at 5:30 p.m., dinner and entertainment to follow in St. Joseph’s School gym at 7 p.m. Banquet tickets $40. Eileen Bouvier 250-847-3478.Perennial Plant Sale Saturday, May 24, Goat Statue Parking Lot. Viewing 8 a.m., sale 9 a.m. Donated plant pickup or digging help call Karen Mitchell at 250-847-9052 or Dale Gilbert at 250-847-2107.Dream Workshop 8 North of Eden with BV Veterinarian Dr. Darren Jakubec May 30, 31 & June 1 at the Logpile Lodge.Driftwood Garden Show Saturday, May 31, 1-4 p.m. An afternoon of gardening inspiration at the Driftwood School. $5 includes cold beverage and treats. Featuring: gardening displays, live demonstrations and products for sale.Bulkley Valley High Schools’ Show at the Smithers Art Gallery April 29-June 7. All students in Grades 8-12 being educated in the Bulkley Valley between Hazelton and Houston were invited to contribute to this show. BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest speakers and programs are presented to assist family root researchers. All welcome.

By Marisca BakkerHazelton/Interior News

Two soccer teams from the Hazelton area are going to the 2014 North American Indigenous Games in Regina this summer. However, they need to raise some funds to get there first.

The U16 and U18 teams, made up of mainly

Gitxsan boys, will represent B.C. after both divisions came out on top in a provincial tournament in Agassiz last fall.

Fundraising coordinator Tammy Baskins said the teams have done some catering jobs and are planning some other smaller fundraisers in the near future. She said they are also thinking about doing a dance and a raffle. So far the teams have raised about half of what they need. Baskins is asking anyone who might need

caterers, or workers to call her at 250-842-5297. Anyone wishing to donate money can also call that number.

The NAIG take place every four years and this year will be held July 20-27.

“All of Canada will be there, each of the provinces have the opportunity to represent 13 sports.” She said. “We are representing the U16, U18 soccer teams for B.C. so this will be really exciting. It’s the first time for our teams to go.”

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New super for SD82The new

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Katherine McIntosh took over on May 5. The school district announced her hiring earlier this year. She is coming from Port Hardy where she was the assistant superintendent of schools for Vancouver Island North.

According to a press release from CMSD, she has worked at all levels of education in rural, remote, urban and Aboriginal school

settings across five vastly different school districts and two provinces.

Board of Education Chair Art Erasmus said she has a wonderful ability to work with people.

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negotiations-- teachers versus the government. School districts are affected by that even though they aren’t part of the negotiations so her people skills will be beneficial. The other thing she will bring is a wealth of experience about how learning takes place and what is current and modern in student learning.”

McIntosh is replacing Nancy Wells, who has retired for a second time. Wells came to CMSD out of retirement and has provided leadership for the past three and a half years.

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into words our loss. The amazing young man you were and the imprint you have left behind are so heart warming.

We are so proud of all you accomplished in your 20 years. Still meeting people that you touched, in even small ways.

Recently I’ve been building concrete countertops, as I’ve ground away and sanded on these great slabs, sometimes for hours, I’m amazed at the beauty that lies beneath the somewhat plain and mundane looking stuff. All of a sudden the rocks of many colors, the formation of random particles becomes a wonderful artwork...I didn’t set the pieces in their place...just mixed bags of concrete, added some extra rocks, color etc and poured...Now I stand back and marvel...Wow! I thought is all concrete this beautiful? So I took a look down at my shop floor, the old concrete was looking quite worn and sad at my feet....I started grinding just a bit, a small piece, and was again astounded by the beauty there below the surface....Random rocks, wonderful color coming forth from this old floor.

I couldn’t help but think of you Brant. This year has been a great revealing of what your life stood for. We always knew you loved people and had a smile that could charm the hardest of heart. Helping and just being a friend to many. Truly God given...we just didn’t know how vast your work here was....Like that ordinary looking concrete, you allowed God to grind away and polish you in ways that only you know...but my son we are seeing the result of the great wonders that are left behind. An artwork that reveals God’s beauty shining brightly through you!! We thank God for the wonderful 20 years we had with you and look forward to our great reunion to come!! Until then my son, we will follow your lead and understand that, “How we survive is what makes us who we are.”

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Gary William BushJune 13, 1939 - April 20, 2014

Sadly, Gary passed away on April 20th, 2014 due to a long illness. He was born in Vancouver B.C on June 13,1939. He was one of 6 children. He spent his younger years growing up in Trail B.C and spending his summers at Christina Lake. His adult years were spent in Smithers where he raised his family and worked very hard in Sawmill construction. He enjoyed the valley and all that it offered. In the winters he would snowmobile and in the summers he would fish in the lakes and rivers. He especially loved fishing in the ocean near Kitamat and Prince Rupert.

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He was a wonderful provider and father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.

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• Heavy industry experience• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe work place• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Able to work independently and as part of a team• Flexible schedule for various shiftsOur employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company.

Cariboo Offers: • Competitive Wages & Bene ts • A Stable Rewarding Career

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Career Opportunities



Employment

SERVICE Writer/Warranty Adminis-trator required immediately for busy Heavy Truck repair shop in Kelow-na, BC. Parts and/or service experi-ence in the industry an asset. Atten-tion to detail, clear communication and organization skills a must. Competitive wages and benefi ts re-fl ecting experience. Please forward all resumes to [email protected].

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InformationIS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eat-ing binges? Is your weight af-fecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. at Smithers United Church. Everyone welcome.

Narcotics AnonymousHave drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Nar-cotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726.THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as pure-bred if unregistered. It pro-vides fi nes of up to two months imprisonment for any-one who sells a dog as pure-bred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club regis-tration papers.TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Mon-day evening 7 p.m. in the Bap-tist Church basement, Smith-ers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

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Career OpportunitiesDeputy Operations

ManagerDistrict of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competi-tive compensation and full benefi t package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, imple-menting and tracking the op-erations, repair and mainte-nance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including wa-ter and sewer, buildings, roads, parking lots, traffi c control, drainage, signage, sidewalks, parks, grass cutting,, cemetery, and equipment fl eet. Candidates will have several years of ex-perience in a municipal or similar work environment and post-secondary educa-tion in Civil, Building or Wa-ter Quality Technology, EOCP Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution cer-tifi cation, or related Trade Qualifi cation. Submit re-sumes by May 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, Dis-trict of Kitimat, 270 City Cen-tre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-632-4995, email [email protected]

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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday School for ages 3-6during the morning worship service.

Pastor Ken Vander Horst1471 Columbia [email protected]

Phone 250-847-2333

“Groundwork”on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHRev. Dwayne GoertzenPastor Trevor Brawdy

250-847-2929Email: [email protected]

Website: www.smithersefc.orgFirst Service 9

Sunday School 10:15-11Second Service 11:15

1838 Main St.

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FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA

Pastor James Folkerts(URC-NA)

1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa

Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm

Listen to “Whitehorse Inn program”

Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave.

Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior

Church and Nursery

Pastor Chris Kibblewww.smithersbaptist.ca

250-847-3725

Saturday Service• Everyone Welcome •

Seventh Day AdventistContact 250-847-5983

3696 4th Avenue

SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH

250-847-3333

Rev. Alyssa AndersonSunday 10:00 AM

Worship & Children’s Program

At the corner of Queen St. & 8th

Main St. Christian

FellowshipSunday mornings 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Rick Apperson

1065 Main St., SmithersPhone:

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CANADIANREFORMED CHURCH

Pastor James Slaa2788 Upper Viewmount Rd.

All welcome to attend!Contact number 250-847-5879

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Sunday WorshipServices

10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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Welcomes You!Sunday Morning Worship

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Join us for Services. Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitorsand new members.

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Upper fl oor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave.

10-12 noon SundaysYouth meeting Fridays at 7 pm

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Christian Fellowship

ST. JAMESANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday10:00 am - Service and Sunday School

4th Sunday2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick

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Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church

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Sunday Morning Worship 10 am

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This week’s feature:It’s spring car cleaning time!

DrivewayCanada.caBy Marisca BakkerHazelton/Interior News

After a long and windy drive down Kispiox Valley Road, I find the driveway for Kispiox Creations, a small birch syrup producer.

I’m greeted by a big white dog with floppy ears that is more interested in chasing a butterfly than guarding her territory. There is a beautiful old log cabin sitting on a pond and small shop with a greenhouse attached beside it. I notice a graveyard of old logging equipment and memories of once was.

Jim Fowler comes out to meet me. He knows forests and has now found a new way to harvest his passion for trees. The smell of sweet sap mixed with a burning wood stove hits me as I get closer to the house. I’m instantly intrigued in what birch syrup tastes like and how’s it’s made.

We walk into the forest that surrounds his home and he first shows me how to tap a tree for sap. This is likely the last week of the spring season to collect the sap. He’s careful where to put a hole, noting where past plugs are. A birch can be used for three or four years in a row and then it needs a break for a couple of seasons. Fowler always puts a piece of wood into an old hole to help the tree heal and avoid infections. It’s obvious he cares about the trees.

The sap slowly drips down a blue house into a bucket. The white food grade bins fill up with clear liquid after some time and Fowler picks up a full one, marks down in his notebook how much the tree gave for his records and pours it into a jug through a filter. He gives me a glass, it tastes like water with a hint of sweetness.

This sap will get filtered about seven more times before it’s bottled. We transport the jug to his shop

close to the cabin. It’s put through a double filter and then it’s transferred into his homemade boiler. From there it is moved to finishing pans on his wood stove in his kitchen.

After it slowly boils down and gets darker, it goes into smaller pots on his electric stove. Each stage the liquid reduces and gets darker. Fowler filters the batches

with every move. It’s a long process. Fowler tells me that he’s discovered, after five seasons, the slower and less heat he uses, the better the taste of the end product. It’s an all-day event that will see about 140 litres of sap turn into one litre of syrup. There is nothing added to the pots.

He gives me a small spoonful of the dark, thick birch syrup. It’s so different

than I expected, nothing like maple syrup. It tastes more like licorice and molasses. Fowler said it isn’t meant to be put on pancakes but used for baking, marinades or drizzled over ice cream. There a number of recipes on Kispiox Creations’ website, such as a white wine birch glaze and sweet birch corn bread.

Fowler tells me that he tries to recycle and re-use where he can. The homemade boiler is made from an industrial stainless steel sink and he harnesses the waste heat from the boiler to heat a greenhouse that he made out of scrap lumber. Fowler and his wife Pauline already have flowers growing that they will sell at the farmers’ markets in Hazelton and Smithers, along with small bottles of their birch syrup. The pair sells about 200 bottles a year. Fowler is hoping to expand the business and eventually get local restaurants to add it to their menus.

For now, the couple is perfecting the craft and setting up shop at local farmers’ markets.

Fowler � lters the sap after collecting it from the trees.


Syrup season slowing down

Birch sap drips into the buckets at Kispiox Creations.



“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]

Bylaw Enforcement Officer

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako provides local government services to a large area of more than 77,000 square kilometers of scenic mountains, rolling hills and lakes. The office is located in Burns Lake, a dynamic community that is known for its hospitality and as the Gateway to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The region offers affordable housing, stunning scenery, world class fishing, and incomparable recreation opportunities.

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is looking for a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to play a key role in the Regional District’s bylaw enforcement efforts in a team oriented work environment. The work involves the full range of bylaw enforcement activities including undertaking investigations, responding to the public, record keeping, and enforcement action. The position requires a motivated and solutions oriented individual with exceptional communications skills.

Preference will be given to candidates that have: • Knowledge of local government bylaw, regulations, policies, and enforcement procedures.• The ability to attend training and take related courses.• The ability to investigate complaints, deal with the public, and enforce bylaws with tact, impartiality, and sound judgement.• A combination of education, training and practical experience related to the above may be considered. • Valid BC Driver’s License (mandatory).

Applications should include a cover letter and resume containing three references. This is a permanent, full time (35 hr/week) position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Applications will be received by Jason Llewellyn, Director of Planning, at 37 3rd Avenue, Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, until 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2014 at the above address or be e-mailed to [email protected]

JOB POSTING Summer Student Support Worker

$13.50/hr for 30 hrs/weekMay 26-August 28, 2014

Positive Living North (PLN) is an Aboriginal, community-based organization providing care, support and advocacy for people liv-ing with, vulnerable to, and affected by HIV/AIDS/HCV (Hepatitis C).

Position Summary:This is a 30 hour per week term position from May 26 to August 28, 2014.

ua i ations:• Post-Secondary Student returning to

school in the Fall• General understanding of HIV/AIDS/

HCV and related issues• Excellent interpersonal skills

Further information available at: www.positivelivingnorth.org

Closing Date: Thurs. May 15, 2014 at 4pm.

Submit resumes with over letter ref-eren es by mail fa or email to: Attention: Melanie Monds, On-Site ManagerPositive Living North P.O. Box 4368Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Fa : 250-877-0047 Email: [email protected] appreciate everyone’s interest, but only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

Temporary – Full time 40 hrs/week position June 2 – August 29, 2014The individual we are looking for will have the follow-ing skills, abilities and experience: Good understanding of the local aboriginal community organizations and cultureCreative aptitude Ability to research agricultural and cultural informa-tion for presentation at BVXProficiency in the use of computer programs, includ-ing, Word, Excel and Microsoft Publisher, Power point and social mediaA friendly, professional manner in dealing with the public, employees and volunteersAbility to handle pressure situationsGood problem solving skillsWork independentlyEducational display and design an asset

This is a Canada Summer Job position and individuals must:be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act3; and,be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Please, contact Cindy Savage at [email protected] for a detailed job description. Applicants must submit a cover letter and detailed resume outlining qualifica-tions and experience. Please include 3 references. Email cover letter and resume to email: [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday May 9, 2014. We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be con-tacted.

Bulkley Valley ExhibitionIs looking for a creative and dynamic

Education and Aboriginal Development coordinator

Glacier Toyota wants to know... Do you have good reception?

Contact: Scott [email protected]

Tel: 250-847-9302www.glaciertoyota.ca

TODAY TOMORROW TOYOTA

• Full Time Amazing People Person We have an opening for our front desk position. You and your smile will be the rst thing our guests see when enter-

ing Glacier Toyota . We are looking for a friendly and organized person to direct calls, handle administrative & account-ing duites (will train) and be an essentiial part of our successful team.

High Road Services Society, a non-profit organization working for adults with developmental delays,

is accepting applications from dedicated and motivated individuals to fill the positions of casual support staff.

Qualified applicants will have a minimum of Grade 12. A certificate, diploma, or degree in the Human Services Sector would be an asset.

If interested please forward your resume to:

High Road Services Society,Box 69, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0or in person at 3439 Fulton Avenue. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office Assistant – SmithersOpus DaytonKnight Consultants is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm with offices across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Our people are at the forefront of award-winning and innovative projects and provide excellent solutions for a wide range of clients.

We are currently seeking a part time Office Assistant for our Smithers office. The successful applicant will provide primary local administrative support, assist with preparing proposals and project management, maintain accounts receivables, coordinate effective inter-office communications, and assist with marketing, HR and administration functions led by staff in other offices.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2-5 years related experi-ence, is a self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills and is well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Windows software. Please apply on line at http://www.opusinternational.ca/careers/ or fax your resume and cover letter to 250-847-1914.

To find out more about us and this opportunity visit our website at www.opusdaytonknight.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Central Mountain Air Ltd. is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Adminis-trative Assistant in our office at the airport in Smithers, B.C.

In this role you will perform a broad range of aviation administrative duties to support the team. You will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of internal records, databases, company manuals and web-based training programs. The applicant is accountable for time-sensitive material provided by the management team and is required to uphold confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to work on their own initiative with the ability to organize and prioritize work in this key role. You must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with preference given to those with a post secondary education in Business Administration or relevant work experience.

Please forward your resume via fax or email, no later than May 14, 2014 to the attention of: Human Resources Manager, Central Mountain Air. Fax: (250) 847-3744 or email: [email protected]

Central Mountain Air thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Now HiringFood Counter Attendant

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There are immediate part-time & full-time positions available in Housekeeping.

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STERLING ELECTRICAL INC, in Terrace BC, has imme-diate openings for a full time Journeymen and an Appren-tice electrician. Candidates should have 2-3 years of ex-perience in commercial and residential work have the ability to work alone, with mini-mal supervision. Journey-man/Red Seal is preferred, but not required. The salary is ne-gotiable depending on experi-ence. Send resume to [email protected]. For more information call 250-635-1861 ask for Nicole.

Employment

Help WantedSTUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or [email protected]

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VISITOR CENTRE COUNSELLORS

Have fun this summer working at the Visitor Information Centre welcoming tourists from around the world. The Centre is looking for three students. If you are returning to school to study next year you qualify! To apply please contact 250-847-5072 or [email protected]... orstop by the of ce behind the railcar and museumDeadline for applications is May 9. Hours will be 40 hours a week includ-ing a rotating weekend schedule.

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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

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Help WantedLOOKING for contract logging trucks to haul in the Vernon, Lumby, Salmon Arm, Malakwa area. Steady work. Please call 250-597-4777

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Help WantedVernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

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Trades, TechnicalTransportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certi-fi ed, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certifi cate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with fl exible hours. Group benefi ts. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or [email protected]

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Tenders for the “Fall Fairgrounds Accessible Washrooms - Contract #2014-12” contract will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014.The general scope of work for this contract is to construct a new accessible washroom building. The works include, but are not limited to construction of an insulated 18’ x 27’ wood framed accessible washroom facility on a thickened edge concrete slab complete with electrical, heating, and plumbing fixtures. The Contractor shall supply & install all labour & materials to complete the works unless otherwise noted.Note: Achieving substantial completion by Aug. 5th, 2014 is critical. Any anticipated delays in the supply and installation of materials shall be communicated to the owner, and resolved by the Contractor as per the agreed construction schedule.Tender documents are available at the Town Office for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on May 1st, 2014. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – Fall Fairgrounds Accessible Washrooms - Contract #2014-12”. Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope.Tenders shall be accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. All Tenders will be examined as to their sufficiency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to:Neil Bailey, EIT.Senior Engineering TechnologistTown of Smithers1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601

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Tenders for the “Fulton Avenue Walkway - Phase 2- Contract #2014-16” contract will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014. The general scope of work for this contract includes:1. Constructing approximately 500m long concrete walkway 2. Supply and installation of 17 LED ornamental walkway lightsTender documents are available at the Town Office for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on May 2nd, 2014. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – Fulton Avenue Walkway - Phase 2 - Contract #2014-16”. Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope.Tenders shall be accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. All Tenders will be examined as to their sufficiency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to:Neil Bailey, EIT.Senior Engineering TechnologistTown of Smithers1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601

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NOTICE OF CLASS COMPLAINT BEFORE THEBRITISH COLUMBIA HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL

Cole and Joseph obo the Local First Peoplesv. Northern Health Authority and others BCHRT File No.: 10094

The above referenced human rights complaint (the “Complaint”) has been fi led on behalf of First Nations people who live in the Hazelton, B.C. area (the “Class”). Pauline Cole and Vernon Joseph have fi led the Complaint as representatives on behalf of the Class.

The Complaint alleges that the Ministry of Health, the Northern Health Authority and the United Church Health Services Society (collectively, the “Respondents”) have discriminated against the Class in the provision of a service customarily available to the public on the basis of race and ancestry contrary to section 8 of the Human Rights Code, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210. Specifi cally, the Complaint alleges that the Respondents have discriminated against the Class by failing to adequately fund or deliver hospital services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital (“WMH”). The Complaint has not yet proceeded to hearing before the BC Human Rights Tribunal but is currently scheduled to be heard in April 2015.

The Class on whose behalf the Complaint has been brought includes all status and non-status First Nations people residing in or near the communities of Hazelton, New Hazelton, Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Kispiox, Gitanmaak, Hagwilget, Moricetown and Glen Vowell or residing in an area served by WMH.

If you are currently a member of the Class, you have the right to remain a member of the Class or to opt out.

If you wish to remain a member of the Class you do not need to do anything. In this case, you will be bound by the outcome of the Complaint whether or not it is successful. We will continue to publish important developments on the processing of the Complaint.

If you wish to opt out of the Class, you must submit a written request to counsel at the address below by no later than October 1, 2014.

If you would like to obtain additional information about the Complaint, please contact counsel for the complainants, Lindsay Waddell or Rose Chin for the Community Legal Assistance Society in writing at the address below:

Linsday Waddell or Rose Chin, CounselCommunity Legal Assistance Society300 - 1140 West Pender StreetVancouver, BC V6E 4G1Facsimile: (604) 685-7611Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

On November 9, 2013, at the 4200 block of 3rd Avenue, Smithers, B.C., Peace Offi cer(s) of the Smithers RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $550 CAD, on or about 02:00 Hours, and two cell phones, on or about 02:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of traffi cking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO fi le Number: 2014-1987, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is fi led with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be fi led by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be fi led within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is fi rst published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Offi ce, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

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April 29: The Gitanyow community band transport bus was reported as being vandalized sometime during the past week during a failed attempt to break into the bus. Police are seeking suspects.

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Canada has vast oil reserves that have the power to ensure jobs and other economic benefi ts for generations of British Columbians and Canadians. But this resource is only going to one market–the United States–meaning Canadians are losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars.This is the main reason why Northern Gateway is urgently needed. Northern Gateway will open new markets for Canadian oil in Asia, creating thousands of good-paying jobs in British Columbia and generating much-needed revenues for taxpayers.Over the last decade we have been carefully planning this project. It is the most advanced pipeline proposal under consideration that is responding to these challenges. The project has undergone the intense scrutiny of the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board–the most extensive scientifi c review of its kind in Canadian history–and received its endorsement for approval.By moving ahead, Northern Gateway will safely open new markets for Canadian oil much sooner than any other project under consideration. While this provides a huge economic benefi t for Canadians, it is not the only opportunity Northern Gateway has to offer.

If, in the years ahead, a new refi nery is built in Kitimat that offers the same benefi ts as international markets, Northern Gateway will be able to deliver product for that as well. Or, if a facility is built in Alberta, Northern Gateway will be able to move refi ned product to new markets. In fact, Northern Gateway can provide a safe means of transport from Alberta to Kitimat for oil wherever it is needed most, at home or abroad, always ensuring that Canadians get the value we rightly expect from our most valuable commodity.Most important, no matter what product we are moving, Northern Gateway will always ensure that ours is a safer, better project. That’s because Northern Gateway is already incorporating numerous measures specifi cally designed for British Columbia’s environment and landscape, and is already setting a new standard in Canada for safety and environmental responsibility.For example, every tanker carrying Canadian oil to new markets will be double-hulled and guided to open ocean by B.C. coast pilots. All loaded tankers will be escorted by two tugs, and every tanker coming into our terminal will be fully vetted for safety.At Northern Gateway we are working every day to build a project that will serve our country for generations to come. That passionate commitment is at the heart of our proposal. It drives us in everything we do. It has resulted in a project that measures up to its original promise of a safer, better pipeline that benefi ts every British Columbian and every Canadian.

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