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Vanderhoof Bears win Provincial Championships

Cameron Ginn

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After a shaky start to the regular season, the Vanderhoof Pee Wee Bears dominated the Provincial Championships last month.

The Bears went undefeated in the cham-pionships, an emotionally charged seven-game tournament in Grand Forks, B.C.

In game one, the Bears tied Kelowna 5-5. The next day, the team played a double header against Prince George and Semiah-moo, winning 5-7 and 10-6 respectively, within a 12 hour period.

Game three against Juan de Fuca was an-other big victory for the Bears at 10-6.

"They really stepped it up. They played awesome," said Nona Wiebe, whose son,

Kyle Wiebe, recorded one assist.With two days of the tournament remain-

ing, the team remained focused. Even after a streak of tremendous wins, ego didn't get the better of the Bears.

In games five and six, the Bears came out strong to defeat Windermere Valley and Grand Forks 6-4 and 7-3 in another day of solid and inspiring hockey play.

Coach Dave Boon said the Bears weren't expected to make it as far as they did after struggling to finish third in their league dur-ing the regular season.

In fact, it was only a few weeks earlier in February when the Bears recorded their first major tournament win, beating out Houston and Burns Lake at zones.

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The Vanderhoof Cycle North Bantam Bears travelled to Houston during the week of March 17 to 20 to participate in the Tier 4 Bantam Provincial Championships.

In their first game played Sunday af-ternoon the Bears faced off against the Kelowna Jr. Rockets. Vanderhoof came out a little flat early on and had to rely on stellar goaltending from Mark Pearson before they could find their skating legs.

Though outshot almost two to one in the game, the Bears were able to prevail 5-1.

On Monday Vanderhoof played two games. In the morning the Bears squared off against a strong Elk Valley team and the

game ended in a 5-5 tie. Though again not their finest effort the

Bears were resilient in a game that featured numerous lead changes.

Dixon Loewen made some big saves late in the game to help preserve the tie and al-low the Bears to earn a point.

In the evening Vanderhoof faced off against the host Houston Flyers. The Bears cruised to a 6-0 victory with Mark Pearson earning the shutout.

Tuesday afternoon the Bears went head to head against the Juan De Fuca Grizzlies. In the battle of the bears Vanderhoof played their best game of the tournament and won the game convincingly 6-2. Dixon Loewen earned the victory in goal for the Bears.

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The Vanderhoof Pee Wee Bears. From top left, Coach Marty Floris, Nic Warkentin, Hunter Floris, Caleb Goncalves, David Martens, Coach Dave Boon, Dylan Boon, Keetan Vandelaar. From left at bottom, Kyle Wiebe, Dexter Swanson, Simon Nemethy, Booker Daniel, Kyler Boucher, Hayley Stephen, Cohen Thiessen, Lief Martin and goalie Kinnon Cameron.

The Vanderhoof Bantam Bears. Back row from left, Max Mortiz, Coach Mike Page, Eric Silver, Graeme Thiessen, Reed Wiens and Coach Bobby Bahr. From left second row, Kacy Turgeon, Trent Emel, Calvin Li, Tate Page, Kolby Page and James deVos. At front from left, Dominic Webster, Owen Wiens, Mikael Bahr, Ewan Miles, Daulton Swanson, Mark Pearson and Dixon Loewen.

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"We weren't expect-ed to do what we did," said Boon.

"We peaked at the right time."

And so there they were, the Vanderhoof Bears, a team of 11- and 12-year-olds who had just defeated six teams in a matter of four days, advancing to the final Provincial Champion-ship match against Se-miahmoo.

It was the culmina-tion of months of work-ing together rather than playing as individuals on the ice, "becoming what a team is," said Boon.

"It's a weird thing, once they find that trust in each other. It makes the game a lot easier," he said.

When the Bears faced off against Se-miahmoo on March 21 at 8 p.m., encircled by cheering spectators, they played one of the best games of their en-tire season, winning 7-4.

"It was a really good game," Wiebe recalls.

In the champion-ship match, the Bears racked up some im-pressive stats: Hunter Floris recorded three goals and two assists, Kyler Boucher scored two goals and made three assists, Lief Mar-tin registered one goal and contributed one as-sist, Booker Daniel and Nick Warkenten scored one goal each and Da-vid Martens and Dylan Boon made two assists, according to game sta-tistics.

The Bears were vic-torious and made the 1,000-kilometre trip back to Vanderhoof not only with bragging rights, but with the pride of knowing that the Blue Banner they had won would hang in the Vanderhoof Munici-pal Arena for good.

Congratulation to the players and coaches on becoming Provincial Champions.

Pee Wees emerge victorious after clean sweep at provincials

From top left, the Pee Wee Bears celebrate after defeating Semi-ahmoo at provincials. Spectators cheer for the Bears. Below, the team meets with coaches at the bench to strategize.

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Saturday, April 20, will be Vanderhoof’s fifth Annual Commu-nity Clean Up day.

Organized by the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative (NWRI), residents are encouraged to meet at Riverside Park at 10 a.m. to choose a route and pick up gloves and bags.

Folks that lend a hand making our town beautiful are welcomed back for a complimentary local food barbecue orga-nized by the Nechako Valley Food Network (NVFN).

The entire event is a green event, which highlights locally produced food and minimal waste.

Hope to see you there!

The NWRI, along with the NVFN, is part of the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance.

Funding is pro-vided by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, which is responsible for handling waste in our area.

Find us at http://www.nechakowri.ca

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STUART/NECHAKO WEATHER FORECAST

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Every year in northern B.C., and average of 80 youth are injured and two are killed in crashes during April, May and June.

This statistic is what the Insur-ance Corporation of British Colum-bia (ICBC) is aiming to impact as they head into the grad party season, when teens begin spending time outdoors partying and then have to make choices about how to get around.

This week is the first week ICBC road safety speakers will be visiting schools across northern B.C. to try and encourage youth to make better choices this spring and summer.

“It’s important that we do what we can to help B.C. youth under-stand the devastating impact one wrong decision could have on their lives and their families,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“The reality is that car crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth in B.C. ICBC’s road safety speakers help strengthen young people’s decision-

making skills and teach them to think twice before taking risks be-hind the wheel.”

Speakers' real-life stories on the impacts accidents have had on their lives help bring the potential impacts of poor choices related to drinking and driving or dangerous driving.

“The driving challenges faced by northern and rural drivers are often extraordinary,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and At-torney General. “There’s snow on the ground for more time during the year, secondary roads, and a lot of people who enjoy recreational ac-tivities in the back country. That’s why it’s critical for young drivers to be absolutely sober when driving. ICBC’s road safety speakers drive home that message in a personal and compelling way.”

The ICBC program has been go-ing on for 16 years, presenting to more than 50,000 high school stu-dents each year.

On May 15, ICBC is scheduled to bring a speaker to Nechako Val-

ICBC campaign comes to Vanderhoof ahead of high school graduation

ley Secondary School (NVSS) in at 11:15 a.m.

The speaker, John Westhaver, the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Dia-

mond Jubilee Medal and the survivor of a fatal car crash, will discuss im-paired driving, speeding, seat belts and life choices.

NVSS students created a short film against drunk driving in November 2012 outside the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment. Corporal Richard Vongkeo assisted in the production of the film.

After 35 years, the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts is still going strong.

Starting Monday, the festival began holding workshops and per-formances in Vanderhoof.

At the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, speech arts took place on April 8, vocal arts on April 10 and April 11, and piano arts from April 17 to April 20.

Each class is directed by a knowledgeable adjudicator.

A piano workshop for students, parents and teachers has been scheduled on April 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Vanderhoof Christian

Fellowship. A vocal workshop, Kids on

Broadway, has been scheduled on Wednesday, April 10, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for students in Grades 1 to 8. At 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 10, there will be an adult and cho-ral workshop, also at the Vander-hoof Christian Fellowship. Both workshops will be presented by Katherine van Kampen, the vocal adjudicator.

Also at the Vanderhoof Chris-tian Fellowship, the Nechako Val-ley Festival of Performing Arts Festival Concert occurs on April 28 at 2:30 p.m.

After 35 years, Nechako Arts

Festival returns

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Ruth LloydCaledonia Courier

An early-morning fire on April 5 seriously damaged the Northern Inte-rior Forest Products mill.

The fire burnt the interior of the mill building, but the metal structure did keep the fire contained within the building, according to the fire depart-ment.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation according to Ben Hoy of KDL Group, which owns the mill.

The fire department did say the fire may have originated in the bee-hive burner but the report was still in

progress.The fire was discovered in the

early morning hours by an employee, and no one else was on site, which Hoy said they are grateful for.

The Fort St. James Volunteer Fire Department was called to the fire at 5:51 a.m. the Friday morning and arrived on the scene at the mill on Tachie Road by 6:10 a.m.

The fire department was on the scene extinguishing the fire until 2 p.m. The mill employed 14 people and produced fence posts and rails and Hoy said it is too early to know the cost of the damage or if they will be able to rebuild.

No one injured in Fort St. James

mill fire


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April 2013 -- Thompson Creek Metals is pleased to announce that the Mount Milligan team has surpassed 4 million hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). A lost time injury is considered to have occurred when a worker is unable to return to his or her normal work duties for their next shift as a result of a work related injury.

During the period of time when the 4 million hours were accumulated, more than 900 people were working at Mount Milligan each day, logging approximately 70,000 hours of work each week. The work team is made up of Thompson Creek personnel, as well as employees of the BC Mining Joint Venture, and a number of major contractors working on specific parts of the mine development. Contractors included a number of businesses from the local region such as Duz Cho Construction and Duz Cho Logging, Taba Enterprises,

Bam Bam Trucking, Polar Medical, Bee Clean, IDL Projects, Radloff and Associates, Allnorth, Ecofor Consulting, Northern Spirit Transportation, and Westbin to name a few. Other leading contractors are Gisborne, Houle, and Logistical Mill Installations (LMI). In total, more than 800 businesses provided service to Mount Milligan in 2012. A quarter of these companies are based in the local region.

“Each person who worked on site made a contribution to the achievement of this impressive safety milestone,” says Scott Shellhaas, president and chief operating officer, Thompson Creek Metals. “We are extremely proud of the team and extend our thanks to everyone for their efforts to build a safety-first culture at Mount Milligan.”

At the mine site, the team is working to prepare the mine for production later this year. Construction is more

than 80 per cent complete. Most of the major buildings are now finished, the truck fleet has been built and is in service, plant equipment is in place, and work is underway to complete technical work on the large grinding mills. In the coming weeks, efforts will begin to prepare the area where a permanent residence will be built for operations personnel. Meanwhile, the HR team continues efforts to recruit the remaining 100 people needed for operations.

Mount Milligan is an open pit copper gold mine, scheduled to start up in the third quarter of this year. Located between Fort St James and Mackenzie, Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck shovel, open pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. Additional information can be found at www.mtmilligan.com

New safety milestone at Mount Milligan

Recording 4 million hours without a lost time injury is a significant accomplishment. At Mount Milligan the team building the mine and processing plant includes employees of both Thompson Creek and many contractors who share a commitment to safety.

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NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION FALL FAIR KITCHEN CONCESSION

If you are interested in running the Kitchen Concession at the Fall Fair August 15 - August 18, 2013 please submit the following form and either email it to [email protected] or drop it off with Jeannie Walker at Royal LePage Home Central, 146 East Stewart Street by April 30, 2013. You can also go to our website http://nvesociety.com and download the form as well.Preference will be given to Non-Profit Groups. The Fall Fair Committee will look over the submissions and the successful group will be contacted by May 15, 2013.The fee for the Kitchen Concession is 15% of your Net Profit plus $100.00 per day Kitchen Utility fee. Must have Food Safe Certificate.The Group or Organization must make sure that each of their volunteers buys a weekend pass for $10.00 each and that this cost will not be included in the amount above. This allows the volunteer to enjoy the Fall Fair each day after their shift is over.The hours are: Thursday, 3pm to 8pm (This day will be free) Friday & Saturday open for breakfast at 6:30am to 8pm Sunday open for breakfast 6:30am to 4pm

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To all previous clients and generous donors and other interested parties:

We are happy to announce that our Ruby Ellen van Andel Community Cancer clinic will be turning five years old in March!We would like to celebrate with a tea.Please fell free to come and join in the conversation enjoying some snacks and stories.

Friday, April 19, 2013Friendship Center 1-4pm

There will be a memorial wall so pictures and notes are welcome. They can be dropped off ahead of time at the cancer clinic at the hospital anytime.

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Constable Peers from the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment discusses internet safety with Sinkut View Elementary School students. Grade 6 students participate in the RCMP sponsored DARE program, which addresses decision-making strategies.

Province to analyze skills gap in Bulkley-Nechako

New funding will make a comprehen-sive skills gap analy-sis possible in the Bulkley-Nechako Re-gional District.

The funding con-sists of $85,000 from the Partnership and Innovation Fund from the Ministry of Social Development and $30.675 in-kind donations from other sources for a total amount of $115,619.

The funds will al-low for the hiring of a consultant who will spend 10 months be-ginning in April 2013 looking at current and future employment and training needs in the region.

Partnering with the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako will be the College of New Caledonia, WorkBC Employment Services, the Village of Burns Lake and Burns Lake Transi-tion Teams.

To learn more about the Partner-ship and Innovation Fund, visit Workbc.ca and click on Com-munity and Employer Partnerships at the bottom of the page, under Workplace Re-sources.

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You are invited to attend the

Conservative Fundraiser DinnerHosted By

Dan Brooks - Conservative Candidate for Nechako LakesSaturday, April 13th

Vanderhoof Friendship Center - 219 Victoria Street E.Cocktails @ 6:00pm, Dinner @ 7:00pm

Tickets are $60 each or $100 per coupleTo purchase tickets, contact Robin (250) 567-9654 - [email protected]

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“We stand poised on the edge of a historic election, for the first time in a generation we have a real chance of electing Conservative MLA’s. If we hesitate now the opportunity will pass us by; let us not wait another generation. Are we not Conservatives! Now is our opportunity, now we must act, now we must be united and show leadership and vision by electing a Conservative MLA here in Nechako Lakes and with your help and support we will succeed!” Dan Brooks

Some of those involved in the sled drag races at Murray Ridge were, from left, Jesse Stark of Fort St. James, Rick Thompson of Kitimat, Kevin Passerl, event organizer, Randi Honeywell of Fort St. James, Dalton Lerum of Fort St. James, Kurt Havery of Kitimat, Mike Weinhardt of Vanderhoof, Terry Grant of Fort St. James and Graham Chew of Prince George.

Sled drag tops off 2013 season at Murray Ridge

Saturday results

600 Mod CategoryFirst Kurt HaverlySecond Al MacFarlaneThird Ryan Pitcher

700 Stock CategoryFirst Al MacFarlaneSecond Graham ChewThird Terry Grant

700 Mod CategoryFirst Kurt HaverlySecond Al MacFarlaneThird Rick Thompson

800 Stock CategoryFirst Mike WeinhardtSecond Graham ChewThird Jesse Stark

800 Mod CategoryFirst Mike WeinhardtSecond Randi HoneywellThird Rick Thompson

Sunday results

600 Mod categoryFirst Al MacFarlaneSecond Ryan Pitcher

700 Stock CategoryFirst Al MacFarlaneSecond Graham ChewThird Terry Grant

700 Mod CategoryFirst Al MacFarlaneSecond Rich ThompsonThird Jesse Stark

800 Stock CategoryFirst Mike WeinhardtSecond Jesse StarkThird Al MacFarlane

800 Mod CategoryFirst Mike WeinhardtSecond Kurt HaveryThird Dalton Lerum

Photo by Izzy Willick

There were two days of snowmobile drag races at Murray Ridge over the last weekend in March.

Organized by Kevin Passerl, the event drew racers from all over to Fort St. James for the weekend.

Local rider Randi Honeywell held her own against the men as the only female racer of the weekend, tak-ing second in her category on the Saturday.

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Editor:

I first heard of this concept from David Black a number of years ago.

At the time I was skeptical of its chances.

My initially negative attitude was based mainly on my experi-ence of 10 years service on the board of directors of Imperial Oil. Since I was accustomed to the dis-cussion of petroleum economics centered in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat. That at-titude was based on the fact that there had not been a new refinery built in North America in many years. And any needed increase in petroleum production was achieved by expansion of existing refineries throughout North America. But af-ter my service with Imperial Oil, I went on to serve four years at Canfor, which led to my nine visits to China in search of lumber mar-kets. My exposure to the phenom-enal expansion of China's economy opened my eyes to the true merit of the Kitimat refinery concept.

It made me realize that it would not be just another refinery relying on the North America market, but rather a refinery that would supply the vast appetite of China for pe-troleum products. The challenge will be to draw the attention of Asian investors who would see the value to this investment. It appears that David Black, after many years of effort, is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this refin-ery initiative a reality. The appetite for oil products for all Asia will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage. Asian countries, espe-cially China, are very interested

in securing sustainable supply of resources that will flow freely without undue trade barriers like surprises with taxes, regulations or tariffs. Canada has a good repu-tation as a free trade country that can be relied on as a dependable source of supply. Now is a very opportune time to attract the vast investment needed to make the Kitimat refinery go ahead. David Black, with his years of dilligence, deserves our appreciation for dis-playing the foresight and cour-age to invest his time, money and reputation to help bring along this huge initiative.

The positive merits of the Kiti-mat refinery are so profound that this project is really beyond any political persuasion. Any and all supporters of NDP, Liberal, Con-servative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to B.C. with this project. This initiative will involve the investment of many billions of dollars. That's for sure. It's hard for any of us to visualize a million let alone a billion of any thing. So lets look at the "on the ground" facts of such an undertaking for all of us in B.C.

Lets start with the big picture. When it comes to the benefits of a petroleum cycle from well explora-tion to the gas station, the jurisdic-tion that hosts the refining process enjoys a huge portion of the value addition to the raw material. For the KRC Project that would mean sev-eral thousand mostly trade union jobs for the multi-year term of the construction phase.

It would also mean the creation of over 3,000 permanent jobs for the operation and supply sup-port of the refinery when running.

This refinery would be processing 175-million barrels per year, which means the tax revenue that could go toward healthcare, education, vital services for the disabled and elderly would be immense. But job creation and tax revenue is not the only desirable feature of the KRC.

It also would provide much low-er risk to the marine environment. The shipments out of the refinery would be finished product like aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel. These products, if ever spilt, would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships.

I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that ad-dress this as a political issue, and I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in gov-ernment funding. Business activity especially in the challenged north-west B.C. would be very positively impacted. And those with a con-cern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment.

Based on the huge positive im-pact this initiative could have on B.C., I think the question should not be if we want it....but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital.

Jim ShepardFormer president of Finning

and CanforVancouver, B.C.

The proposed Kitimat refinery

Editor:I am so confused about our park. It seems we have no say that peo-

ple don't care to keep our park clean and green, for little kids that enjoy running and rolling in the grass now must watch out for dog crap.

It would be nice to have someone enforce the rules for once. All oth-ers will get the message. Big dogs pose a great threat to anyone with small dogs on leashes, regardless of how harmless they are.

Is this a people park with dogs on leashes, or a park for dogs to run wild and make a mess?

Janet LangevinVanderhoof, B.C.

Our people park has gone to the dogs

Ruth Lloyd

Caledonia Courier

The sun is streaming across the icebound lake as I write, but it is feeling like spring is here.

On Easter weekend, I was lucky enough to have a chance to visit a friend in Smithers, where we saw bluebirds on the fence line as we drove to the ski hill and basked in slush and sunshine. I enjoyed many things I have not in a long time, and it did indeed feel like a resurfacing from a long dark, where everyone around me was living life to the full-est. We went from late nights of music to long afternoons in the snow and sunshine.

The problem with summer is there is so much to do and so little time, and so I find myself needing to prioritize much more than I used to. The crowd we were with in Smithers were from a slightly different age group, people concerned with rent and seasonal work options so they had time for their beloved recreational pursuits.

It was refreshing to not be talking about kids and houses and the larger responsibilities we take on later in life, but as life goes on and we make the choices which lead to taking on those responsibilities, there are compromises involved and so I will have to keep this in mind as I plan for summertime adventures. But perhaps the hardest part of these plans are ensuring the balance of fun is maintained so I can continue to appreciate the opportunities afforded by living somewhere with bike trails, rock climbing and a lake on our doorstep.

As I take the bike out of the shed and prepare for warmer weather pursuits, I invite you all to make sure you take time to enjoy where you live and take every opportunity to experience what you can while you can, because the responsibilities will always be there, but the sunshine may not, so make sure you schedule some time for adventure.

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Performance dates are April 18th, 19th and 20th &

25th, 26th, and 27th at 7pm in the NVSS Small Auditorium.

Ticket are available at Wallace Studios,

Vanderhoof Dept. Store and NVSS. Prices in advance:

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students ($10 at the door). Thurs, April 25 all tickets are $2 off!

NVSS Theatre Production 2013 is proud to present,

“The Maltese Bodkin”

by David Belke.

A comedy mystery with a Shakespearean twist.Times were tough for hard boiled detective Birnam Wood. He never asked to be in London. Especially

in 1605. When his partner is murdered, Wood has to find the killer amid a vast cast of suspects that includes (among others) Viola, Richard III, Falstaff, Iago, Mercutio and a merchant from

Venice. But the real solution to the mystery seems to be in discovering the secret behind a mysterious

dagger known as the Maltese Bodkin. The worlds of detective fiction and

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VANDERHOOF YOUTH SOCCER 2013Welcome to another year of SOCCER

Registrations will be accepted at Omineca Sports beginning March 11th, 2013.

Registrations can also be mailed to VYSA, Box 2356, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0.

We are also on Facebook! Registration Fees are as follows: (Coaches & Assistants will be reimbursed 1 full registration)

If payment is received by April 15th 2013 (early registrations);

Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $55.00 3rd child & more, $30.00 each

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3rd child & more, $35.00 each If payment is received after April 15th 2013;

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Field Trip

Nathan Ukrientz from Sinkut View Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to the Nechako River last week to learn about ice, river safety and the migration habits of the many trumpeter swans gathered on the open water.


On Wednesday morning the Bears played their biggest game to date against the Langley Eagles.

At stake was a berth in the Cham-pionship game later in the evening, for the victor.

Vanderhoof came out firing on all cylinders and again were dominant in winning the game 5-1.

Dixon Loewen played well between the pipes for the Bears.

With the victory the Bears secured first place in the round robin portion of the tournament and earned home ice advantage for the final game.

In the Championship game Vander-hoof faced off against the Elk Valley Wild in a rematch from earlier in the week.

The game was scoreless until the midway part of the first period when Mikael Bahr banged in a rebound to stake the Bears to a 1-0 lead.

Daulton Swanson scored with just over a minute remaining in the period to extend the lead, but Elk Valley re-sponded twenty seconds later to cut the lead to one.

The first period ended with Vander-hoof leading 2-1.

Though not a rough game, the refer-ees saw fit to call numerous penalties to which the Bears took advantage.

Vanderhoof scored two powerplay goals in the second period and three in total, while the Wild could only get one shot past the Bears’ goalie, Mark Pearson.

The period ended with the Bears in front 5-2.

Goal scorers for Vanderhoof were Kolby Page with two and Casey Tur-geon with a single.

Elk Valley scored early in the third period to cut the Bears lead to 5-3.

Shortly thereafter the Bears lost Eric Silver to an upper body injury and James Devos, filling in for Silver on the top line with Kolby Page and Daulton Swanson, scored with six minutes re-maining to extend the lead to three goals.

Vanderhoof went into defensive mode at that point and managed to kill the remainder of the time on the clock.

The final score was 6-3 for the Bears. Congratulation to the players and

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Marty Floris, head coach of the Vanderhoof Minor Hockey Association, was voted as run-ner up in the Kraft Hockey Goes On contest last month.

As a result, Kraft is donating $20,000 to the association.

Floris, a Grade 7 teacher at Sinkut View El-ementary School who has been coaching hockey for 18 years, received votes from supporters across Canada, including in Nova Scotia, his stomping grounds.

Many people submitted comments to the contest’s web site recommending that Floris, a father of three, be nominated as a devout coach and upstanding member of the community who is committed to keeping the passion of hockey alive.

“Make sure you vote people. This is one man that does a lot for our youth, so lets help him out,” wrote Brenda Ferguson.

Floris said association officials plan on dis-cussing how to spend the money most effectively in the next few weeks.

Prior to being awarded the $20,000 prize, the association was already in good fiscal shape and used registration fees to cover necessary expens-es, such as ice bills and tournament costs, said Floris.

Although the association can always use new equipment, some of the prize money could be used for sending coaches away to clinics and seminars to acquire new skills and training ideas, for instance, said Floris.

“It’s about how we can help (the coaches) out and ultimately help the kids,” said Floris.

Last month, the Vanderhoof Bantams and Pee Wee Bears finished their 2013 season with wins at both zones and provincials, a major feat for the community.

Floris said the championship victories, alike the $20,000 prize, were part of a coordinated ef-fort between a solid group of kids, coaches and dedicated individuals.

“It’s not all about me. It’s about lots of other people doing lots of other stuff,” he said.

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A few weeks ago we talked about how your choice of drinking water can have global consequences, this week we will talk about that consequence and also bottled water.Think on this, water is necessary for all life on earth, keeping the oceans clean and our water safe is ridiculously important to everyone, bottling water which serves only to pollute for profit and convenience. Water is free, it should stay free and always be healthy and accessible. One of our biggest worries right now is the danger of an oil spill off the coast of BC. We know that such incidences are not contained in the area they occur, every drop of water intermingles and moves on and is not easily ‘contained’ when we dump motor oil down into the sewer this oil pollutes not only our rivers and fish, but the drinking water of some communities. (An alarming discovery of predominantly female fish has been linked to the increase of hormones put into our water via urine of women on birth control... more on that in future articles)Some facts you may not know about bottled water: · Some bottled water is municipal water (or ‘tap water’... how much are you spending on what is already available to you?) · Plastic does not easily break down and every year there are literally millions of bottles piling up the landfill (on average only 35% are recycled) · Bottled water from other countries? You may not know that some companies buy out pure sources of water such as a stream or spring and prevent locals who rely on that water access to it if they are unable to afford it. In these cases, your consumption of this ‘pristine exotic water’ may be the reason people are losing their livelihoods, getting ill and even dying since they can’t afford to buy the water that they lived off of for generations (no company should be permitted to control something so necessary for life, and choose who can receive it) · Some bottled water is actually acidic, and others can reduce your mineral content and promote osteoporosis and bone loss · Bottled water represents the privatization of water, where water becomes viewed as a ‘manufactured good’ rather than an essential need that must be publicly availableIt’s time to make you own choices, and not allow your health or your availability to healthy option be dictated. Small changes can have a profound impact. Choosing a reusable water bottle can save thousands if not hundreds of thousands of bottles a year, eventually bottling water will be a thing of the past, and we will look back on it and shake our heads at how wasteful a creatures we once were. Bottling your own water saves money, the environment, and even your peace of mind. If you are worried about the safety of your drinking water invest in a proper filtration system, and feel free to ask me more about acidic and alkaline water.

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NVSS humanitarians return from EcuadorKathy RussellSubmitted

During Spring Break, a group of students and two staff members from Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) travelled to Ecuador.

The fantastic trip included a visit to the equator, exploring the lovely co-lonial city of Quito and traveling high into the Andes Mountains. However, the highlight of the trip was volunteering on a school project with Free the Children.

This Canadian organization has established several Adopt-a-Village proj-ects in the impoverished Chimborazo region of Ecuador and provides assis-tance to secure adequate educational opportunities, clean water, health care and alternate income sources.

NVSS WE-DAY and Enviro-Vikes students have been fundraising to pro-vide clean water in Ecuador and were thrilled to visit the area for which they have been fundraising.

The work project was located in the village of La Pampa. Currently, the Kindergarten to Grade 12 school there, with a population of 400 students, has only one outdoor bathroom with six toilets and one communal outdoor tap for washing. Our NVSS students worked on the foundation for another bathroom. We were very excited to be working on a project that was obviously very much needed and would make a real difference for the community.

Many homes in this area do not have running water or proper bathrooms. The area around La Pampa faces a child mortality rate of 32 per cent, com-pared to the country’s average of one to two per cent. Access to clean water and proper hygiene facilities will make a huge difference.

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During Spring Break, a group of students and two staff members from Nechako Valley Second-ary School (NVSS) travelled to Ecuador.

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Congratulations to the Vanderhoof Future Viqueens Girls Basketball team for placing sixth in the Steve Nash U13 Youth Challenge at the Langley Event Centre on the weekend. From leftm Chelsey Ziler, Kennedy Miles, Jessie Yorston, Hannah Andres, Kaitlin Montgomery, Georgia Verduzco, Kennedy Andres, Alyssa Dowswell, Kiara Lobelle, Cassidy Penner and Hannah Turner.

Funding acquired to build sturgeon recovery centreEfforts to save the

endangered Nechako white sturgeon in B.C. reached an important milestone today with the announcement of more than $9 million to build and operate a new stur-geon conservation centre on the Nechako River in Vanderhoof.

The conservation centre, a collaboration between the province, Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA), the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C (FFSBC) and the District of Van-derhoof, will cost just over $5 million to build and around $4.5 million to operate over the next 10 years. The facility will be owned and operated by the FFSBC.

“We’re delighted that we are finally in a posi-tion to build and operate the Nechako sturgeon conservation centre. The conservation fish cul-ture program will allow younger year classes of sturgeon to be estab-lished while researchers seek long-term solutions that will allow these wonderful creatures to survive on their own,”

said Don Peterson, presi-dent of the FFSBC.

Representatives from all four organizations gathered at Riverside Park in Vanderhoof for today’s announcement, a short distance from the site of the new hatchery.

“The Nechako white sturgeon has inhabited the Nechako River since the days of the dinosaurs and now they are on the endangered species list. This facility is necessary for the rehabilitation of not only this species but the river itself. This fa-cility will educate future generations on the im-portance of the Nechako River and help us under-stand the effect we have on the environment and the river’s habitat,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen.

Located across the river from the only known spawning site for Nechako white sturgeon, the facility will release up to 12,000 juvenile sturgeon into the river each year to rebuild the population and research ways of restoring the ability of sturgeon to spawn successfully in

their natural habitat. The juveniles will be tagged prior to release to the riv-er so their behaviour and survival can be closely monitored.

The conservation cen-tre is the culmination of more than a decade of planning and hard-work, led by the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initia-tive (NWSRI), a commu-nity-based group repre-senting a broad spectrum of interests, including the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and Saik’uz First Nation, in whose tradi-tional territory the facility will be built.

The province has con-tributed about $3.5 mil-lion toward the $5.5-mil-lion cost of construction, with RTA kicking in another $1.5 million and the remainder coming from other sources, in-cluding $310,000 from the District of Vander-hoof and $160,000 from the Department of Fish-eries and Ocean and the FFSBC. The District of Vanderhoof is also do-nating a parcel of mu-nicipally owned land to the project.

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RTA will cover an estimated $450,000 in annual operating costs over the next 10 years, $400,000 of which will come from the Necha-ko Environmental Enhancement Fund, established in 1997 to ad-dress the downstream impacts of Kenney Dam on the Nechako.

“This facility is the culmina-tion of many years of work by various community groups. We are pleased to be part of that and even more pleased that the sturgeon hatchery will become a reality. We look forward to the continuation of the great relationships developed

over the years, in particular with the (FFSBC), the operators of the facility and the District of Van-derhoof,” said Paul Henning, vice president of strategic projects in western Canada for RTA.

The Nechako is one of four B.C. rivers that are currently closed to commercial and recreational stur-geon fishing due to conservation concerns. In the 1960s, the Necha-ko River was home to an estimated 5,000 white sturgeon. Today, less than 300 of these prehistoric crea-tures remain. The Nechako white sturgeon was declared an endan-

gered species in 2003 and listed under the federal Species at Risk Act in 2006.

Over the past 45 years, spawn-ing rates for adult sturgeon have dropped far below levels needed to sustain the river’s sturgeon popula-tion. Sturgeon produced at similar facilities on the Kootenay and Co-lumbia Rivers are showing excel-lent survival rates and similar re-sults are expected on the Nechako.

Construction of the new facility will begin this spring and it’s antic-ipated the hatchery will be in full operation by the spring of 2014.


Delivering Results FOR VANDERHOOF

Upgrading 4th Street

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Ice Arena Improvements

Spirit Square Project

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Sports Field Improvements

New Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Facility

Commitment for a Community Forest

New W.L. McLeod Elementary StrongStart BC Learning Centre

New Playgrounds for W.L. McLeod & Mapes Elementary Schools

New Band Room for Nechako Valley Secondary School

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3) What country has the greatest number of coal powered generators?A) CanadaB) RussiaC) U.S.A.D) China

4) What percentage do heating costs rise by for every degree above 20°C that you set your household thermostat in the winter?A) 2%B) 4%C) 5%D) 7%

5) Which energy source produces the greatest amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide?A) Natural gasB) NuclearC) OilD) Coal

6) What type of sector uses the greatest amount of electricity?A) Commercial and industrialB) Restaurant and fast foodC) ResidentialD) Institutional

7) What country has the greatest supply offresh water?A) CanadaB) BrazilC) RussiaD) China

8) How many litres of water can be saved on average if you turn off the tap when you brush your teeth or wash your face?A) 5 litresB) 7 litresC) 9 litresD) 11 litres

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A favorite part of the experience was working with the Minga, a group of peo-ple coming together to work on a com-munity need or project. Each day, dif-ferent people would volunteer to quietly work alongside NVSS students and staff, giving instructions and help as needed.

There were many laughs as both groups struggled to communicate with a mixture of English, Spanish and Que-chua phrases.

NVSS students worked hard making rebar pillars and grid wall supports for the new building, while the Minga made adobe bricks. They also mixed cement using the traditional method - with shov-els, wheelbarrows and lots of muscle work. At 10,000 feet above sea level, students and staff even had a chance to work in the clouds.

They also visited a women’s co-op and participated in shearing sheep, spinning wool, learned to knit on spe-cial looms and volunteered by weeding and preparing the garden plot of one of the elderly community members so she could plant new crops. They visited a local market and learned about the fi-nancial hardships faced by the region’s indigenous people who struggle to raise enough food to support themselves. In this very rural area, many do not com-plete school as they need to sustain themselves through manual farm la-bour.

Students participated in several lead-ership and reflective learning activities and the trip was an eye opening, life-changing experience for all.

NVSS students and staff would like to thank School District 91, Integris Credit Union and the many friends, neighbours and relatives who helped support their fundraising efforts and achieve the trip of a lifetime. Witnessing such poverty, resilience, dignity and kindness remind-ed the group to take the time to reflect on what they have in life and to consider the challenges of others.

Working with the Minga highlighted what wonderful experiences and accom-plishments can result when people take the time to understand each other's needs

At 10,000 feet above sea level, staff and students work with Ecuadorians in the clouds

From above, NVSS students and staff work on a community project in Ecuador. Middle, a Kindergar-ten to Grade 12 school with 400 students has only one outdoor bath-room. Students visit a women's co-op to shear sheep, spin wool and learn how to knit looms.

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and goals and work together to help each other achieve suc-cess.

Thank you Ecuador.

Vanderhoof is celebrating Earth Day and ‘BC Arts and Culture Week’ the week of April 20 – 27 with an Artisan Show and Sale with a unique twist. The Nechako Community Arts Council has teamed up with the Nechako Waste Reduc-tion Initiative to provide a week of activities fo-cused on “Upcycling and the Arts”.

To kick things off, the community is invited to take part in the 5th Annual Community Clean Up at Riverside Park on Saturday, April 20. Meet at Riverside Park at 10am to find a route, grab bags and a warm coffee or hot chocolate to start. Then return to the park at noon for a BBQ for clean up volunteers that showcases locally made sausages and buns, put on by the Nechako Valley

Food Network. Then, plan to be at the Burrard Street Mar-

ket on Monday evening, April 22 at 7pm for the community’s first Upcyle-Recyle Fashion Show where artists will show off their fashionista ge-nius – modeling garments made with materials otherwise destined for the landfill. An Artisan Show and Sale will continue on at the Burrard Street Market throughout the week featuring art-ists from throughout the region. Interactive up-cycling and recycling displays for all ages will also be featured.

To learn more, visit us on Facebook at Van-derhoof Upcycling Week 2013 and the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative.

5th Annual Community Clean Up


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Birds of similar feather flock together

Migratory birds, mainly trumpeter swans, have been making more and more appearances in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James over the past few weeks.

They can regularly be seen grazing in fields, navigating creeks, or resting on the Nechako and Stuart Rivers.

Should you feel compelled to photograph the birds, be mindful of thin ice.


Vanderhoof’s faith

For more information or to joinVanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

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Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner“Giving you a Purpose to live for

and People to live with”

Worship Service: 10:00 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

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567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

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Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

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1393 Highway 16 East(Across from P.J. Collision)

250-567-4960Sunday Morning Worship

9:30 amSunday School - 11:15 am

Making Jesus known

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Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at [email protected]

***Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

***al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318.

***VanDerHooF PUBliC liBrarY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: [email protected]

***StUart neCHako Manor ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290

***tHe nortHSiDe WoMen’S inStitUte...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705.

***VHF HoSPiCe SoCietY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization

that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work.Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956

***tHe FooD Bank... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue.

***BaDMinton at FleSS gYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun!

***tHe VanDerHooF CanCer SUPPort groUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.

***enDako Hall SoCietY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***tHe YelloWHeaD DraFt HorSe aSSoCiation...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***neCHako QUilterS gUilD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254.

***tHe FraSer QUilterS gUilD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

***HoSPiCe tree oF liFe... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-

7956.***

tHe FraSer lake CanCer SUPPort groUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***neCHako ValleY HiStoriCal SoCietY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office.

***VanDerHooF 899 air CaDet SQUaDron...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574.

***aa Meeting... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588

***FraSer lake aa MeetingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station.

***St. JoHn HoSPital aUXiliarY SoCietY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome.

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Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm

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Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

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Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail ([email protected]) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.This week’s submission....

CoMing eVentS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final.

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NEW EVENTS....tHe neCHako ValleY FeStiVal oF PerForMing artS... takes place at Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship from Apr. 8-28. Speech Arts-Apr. 8. Vocal-Apr. 10&11. Piano-Apr. 17-20.tWo VoCal WorkSHoPS... One for students Apr. 10 3:30-4:30 and one adult and choral workshop Apr. 10 7:30-8:30 at VCF Church.Piano WorkSHoP... for students, parents and teachers. Apr. 21 2:20-3:30 at VCF Church.tHe FeStiVal ConCert... is on Apr. 28 @ 2:30 @ Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church.

***genealogY ClUB... Member Presentations, Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose RoomBook laUnCH & SliDe SHoW...Home to the Nechako by June Wood, Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Roomlet’S get groWing... Gardening Workshop, Container Gardening facilitated by Brenda Devauld, 3404 Erickson Road, Saturday, May 11, at 1:00 pm. Dress for the weather, Bring a folding chair. Want to car-pool! Meet at Library at 12:45 pm, Everyone Welcome!rHYMeS anD SongS... for Children 0-36 months. Early steps towards Literacy and love of books! Together we will learn interactive rhymes, stories, and songs for use at home. Snack provided. Pre-registration required. Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 am. Begins April 23, runs for 6 weeks til May 28.StorYtiMe... for 3-5 year olds. Library time for your pre-schoolers. Songs, Stories, and Fun! Children will enjoy stories and interactive rhymes designed to nurture a love of books and reading. Pre-registration required. Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:00 am, Beginning April 25, runs for 6 weeks til May 30.Pro-D DaY PrograM... for ages 5 and up. Stories, Crafts, Games. Friday, May 10; 10:30 – 11:40 am.

***P r e - k i n D e r g a r t e n SCreening CliniC. . .Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Health Unit. Vanderhoof Public Health will be holding a screening clinic for speech, language, hearing, vision and dental for those children entering Kindergarten in Sept 2013. Children needing a kindergarten entry vaccination can be done at this time as well. Please contact the Health Unit to make your appt 250-567-6900.

***UntolD traUMa...author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern B.C. For more information email [email protected].

***VolUnteerS neeDeD....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Sheila 570-2467

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***VanDerHooF SeniorS ConneCteD is looking for

Nechako Notes

Northern Health is donating $20,000 toward establishing a community garden in Vanderhoof. On Thursday, April 5, numerous community officials, and several students from McLeod Elementary School, met at the community garden site to mark the occasion. From left, Libby Hart, principal of McLeod Elementary, Michelle Racher, director of the Farm to School Program, Eugene Marks, director of instruction for School District 91, Ken Young, councillor and co-chair of the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance (NHCS), Maya Sullivan, a NHCA director, Tim Bancroft, manager of facilities for School District 91, Phil Turgeon, vice chair on the Board of Trustees for School District 91, April Hughes, health services administrator for the Omineca/Nechako District Northern Health and co-chair of NHCA, and Anna-Christin Vines of the Integris Credit Union Community Foundation.

While on a trip to Ecuador, Nechako Valley Secondary School students worked hard making rebar pillars and grid wall supports for the founda-tion of a new bathroom facility.

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PCL Constructors West-coast Inc. is seeking Car-penters and Carpenter Apprentices for the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, B.C. Experi-ences in commercial concrete formwork sys-tems an asset. We will be seeking a few with OFA2 or OFA3, Skid Steer (Bobcat) and Rough Terrain Forklift (Zoom Boom) tickets with experience. WHMIS, CSTS09 and Fall Protec-tion training an asset.

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CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to man-age cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job de-scription or Apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary com-mensurate with experience.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experi-enced concrete fi nishers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165. [email protected]

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with ex-perience.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires labourers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake. Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day, Monday to Friday or as assigned by the supervisor. The rate of pay is $18.86 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.Preferred uali cations completion of rade 12 (Dogwood Certi cate) · three months of previous relevant experience · competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position · ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions · ability to work on ladders and scaffolding · ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information · ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures · Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certi cate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures · valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License unrestricted · an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract · physical capability to perform the job duties · safety footwear, i.e steel toed boots, required

Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration f ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013 to:

Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) 56 228 Fax (250) 56 639 [email protected]

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Extra Foods Store in Vanderhoof has an opening for a Store Manager. Reporting to the Owner/Operator, the Store Manager will be responsible for day to day management of all aspects of a Grocery Store. This includes, but is not limited to: effective execution of all merchandising programs and ordering, ensuring departments are ready for business at all times, and assisting with training and coaching of staff. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written skills, as well as an exceptional commitment to customer service.

Previous retail experience, preferably in a grocery environment, would be an asset. Ability to work in a fast paced environment as well as availability for evenings, weekends and statutory holidays are required for this great opportunity. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit plan is offered with this full time position.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with salary expectations to Darcy at the Vanderhoof location or email [email protected].

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Thank you for your interest in Extra Foods

Vanderhoof Chamber of CommerceThe Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The duties of this position include:

Da to da operations of the Chamber f ce and the Visitor Information Centre including supervisory dutiesPromoting the Chamber to new and existing businesses in the Vanderhoof AreaAttending & participating in local business meetings and functionsPreparation and attendance at board meetingsOrganize and facilitate Chamber events such as the Annual Meeting, Pumpkin Walk, Tradeshow, Parade of Lights, etc.

The successful candidate should haveExceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsSupervisory experienceKnowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures

Candidates should also have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be available to work evenings and weekends as required and travel will be required from time to time. A certi cate in usiness Administration would be an asset. If you enjoy working with people in an exciting, dynamic environment, this may be the perfect position for you. Compensation will be dependent on quali cations and experience. Applicants are requested to forward their detailed resume in, con dence, by fax, mail or email:Vanderhoof Chamber of CommerceAttention: Jessi Wilson P.O. ox , Vanderhoof, C, V J A

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Help WantedHOME CARE NURSE re-quired by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. En-quire for job description / apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with ex-perience. Good benefi ts.

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Trades, TechnicalLOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden BC. Email resume to: [email protected] or fax to 250-344-8859.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPUBLIC NOTICE - ROAD RESTRICTIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

100% LEGAL LOADING- Northside Road- Mountainview Road- Erickson Road to end of pavement- Industrial Drive to end of pavement- Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St.- Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue- Nechako Avenue- Vanderhoof Dump Road- Burrard Avenue- Loop Road- Spruce Street

70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS- All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless otherwise posted.

All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads.

The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply.

Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be pros-ecuted.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2013 at Vanderhoof, BC

Paul CarverDirector of Operations

I, West Fraser Mills Ltd., of 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 6P5 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties which are legally described as, District Lot 2008 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2009 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 12285 located in Fraser Lake, BC. The exclusion application is for 80.2ha of ALR land. An offsetting area of 83.8ha of land from the south portion of West Half of District Lot 2032 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2033 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 9322 will be put into the ALR. The offsetting area is currently not part of the ALR.Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by contacting the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 37 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Attention: Jason llewellyn by April 18, 2013

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AuctionsAUCTION SALE

Saturday, May 11, 2013at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall.

Large selection of good furni-ture. Large dining room set, patio furniture, antiques & col-lectable’s. Limited edition prints. Large commercial freezer. Snowblower, tools, tack, vehicles and equipment.

For more information:Richie at (250) 698-7377

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AuctionsANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS

& COLLECTIBLESAUCTION

Sale conducted on behalfof several Estates

SALE 1April 20, 2013 Saturday @

10:00 am. Francois Lake Hall, Francois Lake, B.C. South of Burns Lake @ Intersection of Hwy 35 south & Colleymount

Road.ANTIQUES: The sale will have some of the nicest an-tique furnishings ever offered by us at auction. We have a beautiful selection of large an-tique furnishings such as: Ta-bles, sete, couch, sideboards, piano stool w/ bear claw feet, end tables, side tables, curio cabinets, grandfather clock, buffet, bedroom suites, dining room suites, marble top satin wood wash stand, antique oak table 6 chairs, buffet & hutch suite, misc. antique dining room chairs and other occa-sional chairs. This sale will have a beautiful selection of Victorian & Eastlake antiques and other beautiful antique Oak & Mahogany furnishings. ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that in-cludes sleigh bells, spreaders, scotch tops, bridles, and hames etc. NATIVE & TRADI-TIONAL ART: Nice selection of native art including hides, drums, face masks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, pad-dles (exact items will be post-ed on the website). HOUSE HOLD & MISC COL-LECTABLE’S: Very large se-lection of hockey, baseball & football cards, clocks, lamps, candelabra’s, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, plate ware, glassware, china & vases, sword, coal oil lamps, very old antique leather horse collectable, violin, banjo. Sale will include a few modern fur-nishings, deep freeze, fridge & furnishings. ANTIQUE TOOLS & MISC: Antique tools, an-tique survey transit, large an-tique brass gold scale in glass cabinet, antique bamboo fl y rod.This Sale has a large & excel-lent selection of antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future adver-tising as there are more items & consignments to come. Please view website for pic-tures of exact items and a list of all of our scheduled auc-tions. Consignments welcome! If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auc-tion.Condition of Sale. Terms: Cash & cheque with identifi ca-tion, sorry no credit cards. Items are as is condition ~ not responsible for accidents.There will be a concession on Site.

SALE 2INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY,

EQUIPMENT & TOOLAUCTION

May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, To-pley, B.C. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle.

SALE 3ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS

& COLLECTIBLES AUCTIONJune 8th, Saturday @ 10:00 am. George Dawson Motor Inn, Banquet Room, Dawson Creek, B.C.Any question Please Contact:

Mike Steinebach@ (250) 694 - 3497 orCell (250) 692-6107 or

Egon Steinebach@ (250) 694-3319 orCell (250) 570- 2055

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RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 - Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)


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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS for sale. 5 males and 3 fe-males ready to go by May 12 $550 each. Call (250) 847-4203 or (250) 643-0358.

HOME PHONE Reconnect Toll Free 1-866-287-1348. Cell phone accessories. Cata-logue. Everyone welcome to shop online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

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Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

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Clark to air half-hour TV talk

Tom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. Liberal Party is buying a half-hour on TV next Sun-day night so Premier Christy Clark can make her pitch for re-election directly to voters.

The program will air April 14 at 7 p.m. on Global TV, two days be-fore the formal election campaign begins for the May 14 vote. It will emphasize the economy and include testimoni-als from community leaders, said Mike Mc-Donald, the B.C. Lib-eral campaign manager.

"It is also a matter of basic respect for voters to outline our priorities and policies," McDon-ald said. "We hope the NDP will change course

and do the same."NDP leader Adrian

Dix has indicated he will roll out his party's election platform in a series of announce-ments, an apparent ef-fort to maximize media coverage.

Clark has tied her campaign to the gov-ernment's heavily pro-moted jobs plan, putting the party at the mercy of volatile federal em-ployment statistics. Af-ter a surge of new jobs reported in February, there was an equally steep plunge in the March numbers, push-

ing B.C's official unem-ployment rate from 6.3 per cent to seven.

Clark has also em-phasized her commit-ment to develop lique-fied natural gas exports from the B.C. North Coast, a project that has attracted global invest-ment.

Spending and defi-cits are another focus of the campaign. The B.C. Liberals tabled a bal-anced budget in March, which the NDP claim has understated spend-ing and overstated rev-enues to the tune of a $790 million deficit.

Premier Christy Clark has made jobs the theme of her campaign, and volatile federal statistics turned against B.C. in March.

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