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The District of Vanderhoof is in a dispute with Erin Siemens, the district’s former economic devel-opment coordinator, over the reason for her termi-nation.

In her wrongful dismissal suit fi led March 25 in the Supreme Court of B.C., and her complaint fi led to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, Siemens argues that she was suddenly dismissed for her perceived political beliefs, rather than simply due to the clo-sure of her department as she was told.

On Nov. 13, the tribunal denied the district’s ap-plication to dismiss the case, as the district had not submitted evidence that disproves the allegations, states the tribunal in its decision.

The onus is now on Siemens to prove her allega-tions to the Human Rights Tribunal.

“In my view, on the basis of all the materials fi led, Ms. Siemens’ complaint rises well above speculation or conjecture,” states Bernd Walter, chair of the tribunal.

Walter adds that as an assessment of all the evi-dence submitted by both parties, the tribunal’s deci-sion for the case to remain in court did not require factual fi ndings. The burden lay on the district to show that Siemens has no reasonable prospect of success in establishing her case of political dis-crimination.

According to the tribunal, the district argues a legitimate business or reorganization decision for Siemens’s dismissal, but the mayor and its council-lors did not provide a document trail for the tribunal “to clearly conclude when the District’s restructur-ing strategy was planned or implemented.”

The district also “did not fi le any evidence or af-fi davits from the District’s [former] CAO denying his conversations with Ms. Siemens,” the tribunal states in its decision.

According to Siemens’ fi le of civil claim, in her termination meeting, the district’s former chief ad-ministrative offi cer Evan Parliament allegedly al-luded to her that she was fi red due to her friend-ship and association with former mayoral candidate Jessi Wilson.

Siemens appeared at public events leading up to the 2014 civic election with Wilson, who ran unsuc-cessfully against incumbent mayor Gerry Thiessen.

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Entries are now open for the third season of “Sing Me A Song”, B.C.’s lieuten-ant governor Judith Guichon’s music pro-gram to promote com-munity spirit through-out the province. It’s an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an original song about what Canada’s sesquicentennial means to them or their com-munity. in the lead up to Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017.

Reviewed by a panel of musicians from around the province and an award of $1,000 granted annually in each of three age cat-egories, all submissions must have a minimum of eight voices and mu-sical accompaniment is welcome.

Each song must be original content, no longer than fi ve minutes in length, and be based on the Canada 150 themes. More in-formation can be found on www.ltgov.bc.ca and entries for the 2016 competition are due by March 31.

This week, Vanderhoof’s RCMP detach-ment lodged 74 fi les. Though higher than average, the number includes 11 new charges on those who breached their court condi-tions — a result of the detachment’s recent revamped crime reduction program, Sgt. Svend Nielsen said.

Vehicle break-in from youth thwartedAt 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 20, a Prince

George youth attempted to break into a ve-hicle in the Cluculz Lake area, but was held down by a by-stander after a brief struggle.

The youth has since then been released back to family in Prince George.

The RCMP advises other individuals of the area, who may have experienced a ve-hicle break-in or damage in that time period, to contact the local detachment.

Freezer theft from break and enterOver the weekend of Nov. 22, two freez-

ers — about three feet by four feet in size — were reported stolen from a residence on George Drive at Saik’uz First Nation, while the resident was away.

A Caucasian male, and a male and a female First Nation, were witnessed from a distance to have placed the freezers into a red pickup truck and then left the scene.

The license plate was unknown, and individuals with information are advised to contact the local detachment or report anony-mously through Crime Stoppers.

’Tis the season for more enforcementThe arrival of December means not only

more holiday events, but also increased en-forcement on the road, the police said.

Dec. 4 is RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, when local de-tachment members increase road blocks and other enforcement methods in the area.

The RCMP reminds drivers, when neces-sary, to contact local programs that offer rides home for inebriated partiers.

- with fi les from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof RCMP

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Former staff claims political discrimination


Along with Cpl. Cameron Fer-gusson who started at the local RCMP detachment in October, Vanderhoof plays host to two new constables from the East Coast at their fi rst post after training.

Hailing from Sault St. Marie in Ontario, a 75,000-strong commu-nity on the shore of Lake Superior, Constable Anthony Giroux started his fi rst RCMP post in Vanderhoof this June.

“It’s good to be actually doing fi eld work, more interactive and interesting than training,” Giroux said.

Giroux previously worked for security in a mental health hospital in Ontario, and he wants to work with small communities in law en-

forcement.Though he initially found it

diffi cult to fi nd housing in Van-derhoof, Giroux enjoys outdoor sports and he looks forward to ex-plore the area with his snowmobile brought from home, he said.

Also in Vanderhoof for his fi rst RCMP post, Constable Colby MacIntyre started his work at the detachment in April and origi-nally came from Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island.

MacIntyre is not new to law en-forcement, nor B.C., though, as he previously worked as a correction offi cer at the Vancouver Island Re-gional Correction Centre for fi ve years.

His brother is currently also a member of the RCMP in Corona-tion, Alberta, and his father was the deputy chief of police in Char-

lottetown.“I followed in his footsteps and

started a career in policing,” Ma-cIntyre said.

Before arriving in town for his fi rst post after training, he served for two months in Ottawa for the Parliament’s increased protection, after the Oct. 2 shooting on Parlia-ment Hill in 2014.

MacIntyre currently lives in Vanderhoof with his fi ancee Amanda, his dog Arlo, and his cat Luna.

“We all like it here very much,” he said. “Everybody is open and nice...very friendly.”

He fi nds the district well-man-aged with lots of trails for walking and adequate amenities.

“Hopefully we’ll get a pool soon,” MacIntyre said. “I look for-ward to the future here.”

Mayor Thiessen and six incum-bent councillors were re-elected in November 2014. In January 2015 Siemens was dismissed from her job.

Parliament allegedly added that he told Vanderhoof’s mayor and six councillors that Siemens’ appeared alliance with Wilson was not a prob-lem, but “these seven men’s egos can’t accept what’s happened.”

In its response to the civil claim, the district denies that the reason for her termination was related to her perceived political views or alliances, and states that some of the alleged conversations did not occur or did not occur as and when indicated by Sie-mens.

The district further states that it quickly began strategic planning after the election in 2014 and decided to eliminate its economic development department, as the development of natural resources slowed down in the region.

As the civil case remains before court, Siemens is claiming general and punitive damages for her alleged

wrongful dismissal, interest, costs, and other relief as court deems just.

She said she has not only lost her salary and other employment benefi ts, but has also suffered from emotional damage with the dismissal, as she has been unable to fi nd new work in Van-derhoof with her damaged reputation.

However, the district states that when Siemens’ contract was termi-nated in January, not only was rea-sonable notice given, but her salary, benefi ts, and pension contributions continued until the end of April. It further states that Siemens’ job search “ought not to be limited to within the boundaries of the District of Vander-hoof, as those seeking to work for lo-cal governments are often required to move around the Province to obtain work.”

The next hearing date was unde-termined at press time.

Timeline of events:In July 2012, Siemens started her

role as the District of Vanderhoof’s economic development offi cer, the contract of which included a six-

month probation and a starting salary of $61,722.

In late fall 2012 and early 2013, the district underwent an organiza-tional review, where Siemens’ skills were determined to be inconsistent with the duties of her original posi-tion, according to the district. Her po-sition was changed to economic de-velopment coordinator and her salary was reduced to $52,000.

In January 2013, Siemens’ six-month probation period was extended to the end of April 2013.

In August 2013, the district hired now former CAO Evan Parliament, whose skills included economic de-velopment, the district states.

During 2014, the development of natural resources — such as forestry, mining, liquid natural gas, and agri-culture — were slowing in Vander-hoof and its surrounding area, leading to negative economic impacts on the community, its neighbours, and north central B.C., the district adds.

In November 2014 during Vander-hoof’s civic election, mayoral candi-date Jessi Wilson ran unsuccessfully

against current mayor Gerry Thies-sen.

Following the election, the dis-trict states that its mayor and council quickly began strategic planning, and determined that it was in the district’s best interest to eliminate its economic development department and transfer its duties to the CAO and other staff.

On Jan. 13, 2015, the district ter-minated its contract with Siemens. Parliament, the district’s CAO at the time, met with Siemens for a termina-tion meeting

At the meeting, Siemens was in-formed that she was dismissed due to her department’s closure.

As the meeting continued, Parlia-ment alluded that her termination was due to her friendship with mayoral candidate Wilson, Siemens states in her civil claim.

In mid-August 2015, Parliament left his position and Tom Clement, the community development offi cer at the time, became the new CAO.

December 2015: The district’s economic development department remains vacant.

COURT, continued from page 1

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Left to right: Sporting Movember moustaches on Nov. 26, Constables Anthony Giroux and Colby MacIntyre, along with Cpl. Cameron Fergusson, will be spending their fi rst winter in Vanderhoof.

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone has promised to turn dis-cussions into action after First Nations and government lead-ers met in Smithers Nov. 24 to consider transportation options to improve public safety along Highway 16.

About 90 people attended the day-long symposium co-hosted by the Ministry and the First Na-tions Health Authority (FNHA).

According to the Ministry, its goal was to address transporta-tion challenges and fi nd ways to improve services along High-way 16 between Prince Rupert and Prince George.

At least 18 women have been murdered or gone missing along the 700-kilometre stretch of road in northern B.C.

Advocates say better public transportation is needed to con-nect small communities, which have limited access to services and amenities, and to reduce the need to hitchhike between towns.

The Ministry has ruled out a shuttle bus service, which was recommended by the Highway of Tears Symposium report in 2006.

Instead, it says it is focused on “community-based” trans-portation solutions which are suited to individual communi-ties along the highway.

Examples of what that might look like were presented at the meeting in Smithers.

Northern Health’s medical transportation bus, a communi-ty-led service in Lake Babine,

and the Seniors Helping Seniors program in Fort St. James were among the models discussed.

Minister Stone, who was not at the meeting but issued a press statement, said it was an impor-tant step and promised to act on the discussions.

“We’re now going to turn the discussions into action and to work on a plan that provides an effective model for transporta-tion along the highway as quick-ly as possible,” said Stone.

Mary Teegee from Carrier Sekani Family Services had hoped to see a fi nancial commit-ment to a better service.

Her organization also runs the Highway of Tears initiative, which provides advocacy and support for vulnerable women and families of victims.

“We were there to ensure that the issue of the Highway of Tears and missing and murdered aboriginal women was not for-gotten in this,” she said.

“The number one recommen-dation of course in the Highway of Tears recommendation is to have a shuttle bus and to develop a transportation system.

“I did bring that forward and I was hoping that there was go-ing to be resources for that ... that hadn’t been identifi ed or an-nounced.”

Although Teegee said she had seen numerous reports and discussions on the issue, she was cautiously optimistic that this meeting was a step towards seeing improvements.

“The government says that they are committed to dealing with this issue,” she said.

“I’m not going to hold my

breath, but I am hopeful.”The Nov. 24 meeting also

considered the results of an FNHA survey on First Nations travel needs along the Highway 16 corridor.

FNHA engagement and co-ordination manager Mark Mat-thew told The Interior News his organization’s main interest in partnering with the Ministry was to improve public transpor-tation for medical reasons.

However, he said there may be opportunities for his organi-zation to help other groups with transportation measures that im-prove public safety overall.

“Anything that looks solu-tion-based beyond the medical transportation work that we’re mandated to provide, we will have to have more discussions on how involved we actually would be on that,” said Matthew.

“By us supporting the pro-cess it may sort of provide us direction to pursue other ex-ternal partnerships but it won’t necessarily mean us delivering a service.”

Moricetown Band member Lorna Morris hoped any new service would help stop hitch-hiking, which she said was a problem in her community.

“We have quite a few that are still on the road hitchhiking be-cause of the rising cost of fuel and low-income, no jobs,” she said.

“It’s hard to say what can we do.

“There is a lot of options but it takes money to move a rock.”

She said communities and governments had to work to-gether to fi nd the solution.

Minister promises action after Smithers symposium on Highway of Tears

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Carrier Sekani Family Services Highway of Tears coordinator Brenda Wilson stands next to photos Highway of Tears victims displayed at Nov. 24 transportation symposium in Smithers. Her sister, Ramona Wilson, is among the faces shown in the poster.


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The World Bank reports that more than 40 countries and more than 20 cit-ies, states and provinces use carbon pricing mechanisms or are planning to implement them.There are two main mechanisms to price carbon: through a carbon tax; or through a cap-and-trade system, also known as an emissions trading system (ETS).There are currently 17 emissions trading systems operating around the world, incorporating 35 countries, 12 states and provinces, and seven cit-ies.Nineteen jurisdictions have implemented a carbon tax, ranging from US $130 per tonne of CO2 equivalent emissions, to less than US $1 per tonne.Out of this total, 12 jurisdictions have implemented (or are scheduled to implement) both a carbon tax and an ETS.

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As Black Friday looms fol-lowed by the impending Christ-mas season I begin to worry about my days. I am fully in support of various causes and events of awareness but our 24 hour slots are quickly being consumed by ‘special days’. Failing to stem the tide we risk fi nding ourselves with a day shortage.

Cyber Monday, Toonie Tuesday, Superbowl Sunday and Seniors Thursday leave only Wednesday, Friday and Saturday unclaimed. ‘Floater’ days remove a vast num-ber more. Boxing Day, Halloween, Valentines Day, Worldwide Cel-ebration of Weights and Measures Day, Wookie Life Day and others are quickly eliminating ordinary twenty four hour stretches.

Weeks are also falling prey to unilaterally declared causes, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Global Entrepreneur Week, Worldwide Breast-feeding Week are examples. With fewer weeks available confl icts are arising.

The UN-declared World Space Week fi nds itself at odds with the Marijuana Users Association which wants to use the same time slot for World Spaced Week. How-ever, Geography Awareness Week organizers however have gone into talks with their counterparts at the Directionally Challenged Week of-fi ces. Both groups are hoping for a mutually productive collaboration.

Months are no exception to the onslaught. October was declared 4-H Month, as well as American Cheese Month and Menopause Month. Novembers competition

sees Banana Pudding Lovers, Pe-can Eaters and Novel Writers all vying to have this same slot as their own. Future confl ict can be assured.

I submit that we end this pen-chant for special days, weeks and months. To have a simple Saturday where there are no concerns other than sitting would be satisfying. A mundane Monday where I do no more than mumble about the morons around me would be mar-vellous. Weeks without World Al-liance groups waving placards and months devoid of declarations of various sorts seems desirable.

Act now before the days, weeks and months of your calendar are as gone as your choices!

Ryan Lengsfeld, Nelson, B.C.

Letter to the editor: Just an ordinary day

Laura Jones Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of

Independent Business

Government departments are fundamentally different from private businesses in that they do not face competition. There is no voting with your feet if you think that frontline staff are unfriendly or if forms are confusing. It’s a recipe for mediocrity or worse, unless other ways of pushing for better service can be found.

In this context, elected offi cials soliciting our feedback about gov-ernment service improvement is a substitute, albeit a grossly imperfect one, for competition. Provincial Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Coralee Oakes is doing just that. She is looking for your help to identify the blizzard of little irritants that arise from interacting with government.

The six-week consultation, which ends on Dec. 3, is part of the government’s broader effort to keep a lid on red tape while preserv-ing justifi ed regulation. The minister is looking for “simple fi xes that will improve your life when you interact with government.” It’s easy to contribute an idea on the website at: engage.gov.bc.ca/helpcutredtape. It’s also worthwhile. The commitment to those who contribute is that, “While not every idea will be implemented, every comment and idea submitted will be reviewed and considered. A list of actions will be posted on the website.”

This is not for show. The minister and her staff are taking this seri-ously, and we know they will be looking for things to announce on the recently legislated Red Tape Reduction Day in March and during Red Tape Awareness Week in January.

The site now has over 100 comments and suggestions. Much of it is common sense. One woman describes the frustrating experience of dealing with six different doctors as they tried to diagnose her husband. Next, in her words, “We asked to see his chart, so that we could at least piece his prognosis together ourselves. We were handed a form and told it would be 30 business days. Apparently, the patient has no right to their own healthcare information. Obviously, this is not helpful.”

Not surprisingly, there are many comments on the website about the challenges of dealing with the government electronically, from not be-ing able to save a PDF to not being able to report a personnel change for a charity’s board without declaring the former board member deceased.

The consultation is the perfect place to raise any number of business issues too, such as this one: There is a rule requiring a truck driver who

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is also a temporary foreign worker to get a work permit before being issued a driver’s license, while another rule requires the worker to get a driver’s license before being issued a work permit. And while we are on the topic of driver’s licenses, over 1,000 British Colum-bians renew their licenses each day. What if we could do that once every 10 years instead of fi ve? Think of the time that change alone would free up for everyone, including government employees.

Broader issues for consideration include making sure government communication is intelligible, train-ing staff to better understand the realities of the people

they help, and ensuring auditors have appropriate in-centives to behave professionally, with repercussions if they do not.

In launching this consultation, Oakes has created an opportunity to take action on the small but important red tape issues that don’t grab headlines but do make differences in people’s lives. Resolving them contrib-utes to the constructive relationship between a govern-ment and its citizens that is so important. It prevents the blizzard of little irritants from undermining our productivity and our good humour. This consultation is well worth the minister’s time and ours.


While students in the Necha-ko Lakes school district enjoyed a long weekend on November’s Professional Development Day, some teachers learned about an opportunity to connect in-class theory with local conservation work.

On Nov. 20 in Nechako Val-ley Secondary, the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initia-tive (NWSRI) presented to over 30 teachers from Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, and Vanderhoof an outdoor education curricu-lum for students in grades 4 to 7.

Including a tour of the Nechako White Sturgeon Con-servation Facility on Burrard Avenue, the morning of learning was an opportunity to showcase to teachers, normally busy in their classroom, readily available interactive lessons that take place outdoors and close to home, said Wayne Salewski, chair of the Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group.

“A lot is happening in downtown Vanderhoof,” Salewski said. “Under the bridge you can see salmon and sturgeon spawning.”

Though students in the past had the opportunity to name and release sturgeon into the Nechako River in the springtime, there are also other education opportunities on Vanderhoof’s water system in town that teachers can carry out throughout the year, he explained.

“Classes can walk along [Murray Creek and Stoney Creek] and see a number of projects,” where fi sh habitats and migration passages have been restored, Salewski added.

The curriculum will allow students to start early and be part of the on-going conservation effort for the endangered Nechako white sturgeon, whose population currently numbers at about 350 but thousands were present years before. A variety of factors affect its habitat, including the Kenney Dam, the development of agriculture, climate change, as well as fi shing, he explained.

Tying the lessons to a multitude of issues related to not only barns and ranches, but also streams, the sturgeon curriculum would help to “bring the farming community social bar up,” Salewski said.

“Most kids [in the area] grow up on land in the agricultural belt,” he said. “Education is population manipulation over time.”

In teaching stream keeper issues, the curriculum aims to in-crease awareness of the Nechako River and its watershed, as well as to instil into students at a young age the idea that it’s not just a river, said Michelle Roberge, a fi sheries biologist who developed the curriculum with NWSRI.

“It gives students ownership, increasing their level of respect and engagement with the river,” Roberge said, adding that one of the fi eld trips sug-gested by the curriculum take place at the Murray Creek demonstration site, where chinook salmon were not able to go up an old culvert to spawn 50 years ago.

She explained that though the lessons are orga-nized into three units — introduction, watershed, and sturgeon — each lesson is standalone and in-dependent, allowing teachers to pick and choose.

“You don’t have to teach the whole thing, though you’re more than welcome to do it,” Roberge said. “The goal of the curriculum is to make it easy, with all the research already done.”

She added, “Teachers don’t need to do back-ground work and fi gure out how to do it…you can just pick up the binder.”

With the assistance of Mia Moutray, who cur-rently teaches science and humanities in Nechako Valley Secondary’s middle school wing, the de-velopment of the curriculum started three years ago and was piloted by several classes during the 2013/14 school year, Roberge said. As a fi eld trip in May 2014, while the sturgeon facility was un-der construction, some Vanderhoof students visited Murray Creek and some in Fraser Lake visited Stel-

lako River.Presenting a curriculum that has been available since last year

— though not many teachers have tried the lessons yet — the sturgeon presentation is an example of what Professional Devel-opment Days are for, said Darren Carpenter, the school district’s career and trades program coordinator.

“To remind these folks the resources that are available,” Car-penter said, adding that it’s an opportunity for teachers to experi-ence written plans in person as well.

“Even with adults, you want to actively see it,” he said. “To resonate with teachers, and then students.”

Carpenter added that with over 120 partnerships with differ-ent organizations and industries, the school district has organized past professional development events for teachers that include workshops on robotics, as well as rocks and minerals.

“We got to keep career programs relevant to the region’s in-dustries such as forestry, mining, and fi shing,” he said. “Intro-duce students at a lower level.”

Gail Hiebert, a Grade 3 teacher at David Hoy Elementary in Fort St. James, has seen the local sturgeon conservation proj-ect from its beginning years ago to now. Involving her students with the springtime sturgeon release, she also adapted sturgeon-related lessons from her own research in the past — including wooden sturgeon cut-outs painted by her students to decorate the school’s fence, Hiebert said.

“It’s the best day ever,” she said. “The kids loved it.”For her, the endangered Nechako White sturgeon is a problem

that has happened in the last 50 years, but “we don’t want it to happen on our watch,” Hiebert said.

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Wayne Salewski (right), chair of the Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group, demonstrates to teachers of the Nechako Lakes school district ongoing sturgeon work at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Facility on Nov. 20.

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Fraser River sturgeon release in the past.“On the cusp of extinction, which is

criminal to me,” Hiebert said.Before the current sturgeon facility was

built, her lessons included letters to the government for funding a conservation fa-cility, she added.

“This year, we can get a whole new gen-eration of kids excited,” she said.

For Tyrel Ray and Dave Brown, cur-rently teaching in Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary, it’s their fi rst time visiting the sturgeon facility.

“I see lots of opportunities for outdoor education, and the possibility to adapt,” Ray said, as he teaches primarily students in the secondary grades.

As a teacher on call, Brown found the tour inspiring.

“It sets you thinking about programs, things about stewardship,” Brown said. “It’s a mutual need; there’s work to be done, and students need to go out and ex-perience things.”

Looking forward: tourism and cur-riculum accessibility

the Nechako Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative is looking to gather hundreds of students from the area for next spring’s sturgeon release on May 13, 2016, with a potential visit from Premier Christy Clark. A sturgeon centre with space for vis-iting classes, as well as post-secondary re-

searchers, is in the works, said Wayne Salewski, chair of its community working group.

The initiative is also work-ing with the District of Vander-hoof to provide tour guides for next year, Salewski added.

“Providing opportunities for two students, a hands-on train-ing aspect,” he said.

Other future education proj-ects for the initiative include constructing a public fi shing pond and interpretative trails. By teaching visitors how to fi sh rainbow trout, including a bar-becue to show how fi sh can be cooked, the events will provide outreach programs for new im-migrants, Salewski explained.

For local school opportuni-ties, groups of Grade 11 biol-ogy students from Nechako Valley Secondary have been visiting the facility every Thursday since mid-November to assist with current conser-vation work, which includes mixing eggs and shaking lar-vae out — a simulation of the sturgeons’ natural growing environment on the river bed, Salewski added.

Though the presented curriculum is de-signed for students in grades 4 to 7, it’s a living document to be updated as needed,

according to new research and response from teachers, said Michelle Roberge, fi sh-eries biologist and developer of the curricu-lum.

The lesson plans provide a basis for

teachers to adapt, and higher level mate-rial can be developed for senior biology students. Some French immersion teachers have also requested a version of the cur-riculum in French, Roberge said.


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Principal’s Honour Roll: Grade 4: Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Theo Clarke Grade 5: Kayleigh Crozier, Daniel Nash, Braycen Jacobsen, Aliyah Marks, Eric Anderson, Izzy Racher, Ashlyn Wiebe, Nikles Kadonaga, Hayley LawrenceGrade 6: Ronan Blattner, Siobhan Klassen, Jeremy Pagdin, Ailis McCleary, Melissa Olin, R’Yder McKay, Emmett Forsberg

Gold Honour Roll: Grade 4: Reuben Daniel, Penelope Ro-berge, Julia Thiessen, Grayson Turgeon, Kayleigh Crozier, Daniel NashGrade 5: Everett Nelson, Mykelle Young, Ian Cross, Dominic Lepoidevin, Kora ManwaringGrade 6: Sarah Mushumanski, Kate Rob-erge, Evan Eadie

Silver Honour Roll: Grade 4: Sophia Anderson, Alexandra Hutchinson, Cala Jackson, Vienna Perry, Julian Lamprecht, Wyatt Snow, Iris Vuohi-joki, Grade 5: Brecken Fawcett, Whitney Albert-son, Ashlyn Arnold, Diego Duque, Victoria Felts, Hadlee Wiebe, Ada Harris, Seth Habsburg, Jesse Kilpatrick, Reiner Wild, Grade 6: Jocelyn Mosher, Madilyn Nelson, Kina Gatacre, Ashley Miller-McKay, Zoe Stephen, Charlee McIntyre, Mya Louie

Bronze Honour Roll: General Profi ciencyGrade 4: Mikayla Goodwin, Logan Hoo-geveen, Murdoch Jackson, Kaden Lane, Hayley Legebokoff, Ann Watney, Thomas Ehl, Lindsey Goncalves, Ethan Hoffman, Josh LaBrash, Grade 5: Julian Harasti, Calvin Stewart, Oscar Anderson, Nikiya MacKinlay, Jaylen Pedersen, Mitchell Thomson. Garett Wiebe, Nick Lindstrom, Alex SiemensGrade 6: Madison Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Gould, Mathieu Holland, Hailey Brown, Emma Hoogeveen, Roland Jackson, Abigail Stewart, Austin Thiessen, Mitchell Thom-

son, Drayton Pullman, Peyton Brown, Lakeisha Block,

Fine Arts: Grade 4: Julia Thiessen, Cala Jackson, Mikayla Goodwin, Julian Lamprecht, Iris VuohijokiGrade 5: Mykelle Young, Brecken Fawcett, Whitney Albertson, Ashlyn Arnold, Diego Duque, Victoria Felts, Hadlee Wiebe, Ken-nesea Wiebe, Eric Anderson, Marek Baker, Charlee McIntyre, Curan WruthGrade 6 – Sarah Mushmanski, Ronan Blattner, Evan Eadie, Ailis McCleary, Jere-my Pagdin, Kate Roberge, Jesse Kilpatrick.Citizenship:Grade 4: Sophia Anderson, Reuben Daniel, Logan Hoogeveen, Penelope Roberge, Cala Jackson, Hayley Legebokoff, Ann Watney, Grayson Turgeon, Jorja Bangs, Alexandra Hutchinson, Kayleigh Crozier, Theresa Ponsford, Iris Vuohijoki, Grade 5: Everett Nelson, Victoria Felts, Ashlyn Arnold, Whitney Albertson, Calvin Stewart, Hadlee Wiebe, Kennesea Wiebe, Rikko Block, Hailey Brown, Jaylen Pedersen, Mitchell Thomson, Marek Baker, Nikiya MacKinlay, Izzy Racher, Ashlyn Wiebe, Hayley LawrenceGrade 6: Ashley Miller-McKay, Emma Hoogeveen, Sarah Mushumanski, Austin Thiessen, Mathieu Holland, Roland Jackson, Madilyn Nelson, Madison Fitzpatrick, Abigail Stewart, Zoe Stephen, Kate Roberge, Kina Gatacre, Siobhan Klassen, Rebecca Gould, Tharon Moore

Athletic:Grade 4: Sophia Anderson, Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Theo Clarke, Reuben Dan-iel, Grayson Turgeon, Lindsey Goncalves, Ethan Hoffman, Josh LaBrash, Daniel Nash, Wyatt Snow, Iris Vuohijoki Grade 5: Braycen Jacobsen, Aliyah Marks, Ian Cross, Eric Anderson, Nikles Kadonaga, Reiner Wild, Hayley Lawrence, Dominic LePoidevin, Kora Manwaring

Grade 6: Ronan Blattner, Evan Eadie, Siobhan Klassen, Sarah Mushumanski, Kate Roberge, Zoe Stephen, Melissa Olin, Charlee McIntyre

French Immersion Profi ciency:Grade 4: Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Vienna Perry, Grade 5: Braycen Jacobsen, Eric Anderson, Ailis McCleary, Grade 6: Ronan Blattner, Jeremy Pagdin, Sarah Mushumanski,

Mathematics:Grade 4: Theo Clark, Kayleigh Crozier, Daniel Nash,Grade 5: Ian Cross, Diego Duque, Eric An-derson, Oscar Anderson, Jaylen Pedersen, Ailis McCleary, Nikles Kadonaga, R’Yder McKay, Ashlyn Wiebe, Izzy Racher, Hayley Lawrence, Jesse Kilpatrick, Domi-nic Lepoidevin,Grade 6: Emmett Forsberg, Ronan Blattner, Kate Roberge, Jeremy Pagdin, Sarah Mushumanski, Melissa Olin,

Primary CitizenshipKindergarten: Payton Barr, Kinleigh Bick, Alexis Bueckert, Taylor Davidson, Thomas Geddes, Mika Hara, Colton Harper, Damien Hutchinson, Konnor Hutt, Kayleigh Jackson, Maci Kadonaga, Lyric Kessler, Andre Roberge, Isabel Simoes, Milo Tait, Kate Thiessen-Clark, Kiah Thiessen-Clark, Alexis Vongkeo, Charles Weaver, Breanna McLeary, Brooklyn Churchill, Sebastian Togyi, Chloe Block, Courtney Halliday, Creelin Antoine-Teed, Elizabeth Swanson, Jimmy Richards, Myhrah Cole

Grade 1: Chayde Jackson, Owen Filipe, Ruger Campbell, Ciara Gauchier, Alanna Green, Kayla Lawrence, Jarett Parent, Caleb Vuohijoki, Chloe Wild, Brynn Alden, Anya Dhillon, Ella Gilbert, Zoe Haslam, Kadence Jacobson, Madalyn Lazaruk, Ayden MacKinlay,

Grade 2: Kacey Campbell, Noah Peters,

Brody Poole, Nyrecha Rapheal, Emily Clarke, Brett Albertson, Jamie Bidal, Brice Friesen, Aiden Greek, Lyle Munch, MacK-enzie Halliday, Zoe Bueckert, Breanna Gatacre, Ethan Harper, Carter Johnson, Ivan Legebokoff, Kalleigh Page, Olive Roberge, Aleah Weaver,

Grade 3: Brooke Barclay, Carys Bick, Chloe Brooks, Regan Daniel, Noah Gilbert, Kai Hara, Jasper Hussey, Brooklyn Hutt, Rachel Lamprecht, Aiden Simrose, Lucas Thomson, Arden Thwaites, Lillian Felts, Lily Richards, Trinity Wiebe, Liam Wruth

Way to GoKindergarten – Ben Barclay, Ella Brown, Deslin John, Brooklyn Churchill, Jayden Solberg, Rowan Johnson, Breanna Mc-Cleary, Leili Lowe, Amari Holmes, Benjam’n Beaverstock, Hayley Louie, Jaiden Holmes Jakob Harris, Kayleb Re-dekop, Mike Green, Nena Johnny Robin-son, Prestley DuncanGrade 1 – Steven Woods, Chayde Jackson, Brayden Teed, Damien Wickum, Noah Bidal, Bradley Vandersman, Hailey Gull, Madalyn Lazaruk, Myer Himmelright

Grade 2 Troy Basil, Matthew Elliot, Arrwin Felts, Learick Gauchier, Noah Peters, Key-shawn Block, Alex Wallace, Riley Foley,

Grade 3: Emily Anderson, Brooke Barclay, Danny Branton, Chloe Brooks, Thomas Cross, Regan Daniel, Brooklyn Hutt, Delaney MacKinlay, Nygel Brown, Justus Williams, Evan Vuohijoki, Rebeca Duque

Way to Go - IntermediateGrade 4: Logan Hoogeveen, Murdoch Jackson, Kaden Lane, Shail Mortimer, Rylan BennettGrade 5: Julian Harasti, Ian Cross, Uylisa Aslin, Oscar Anderson,Grade 6: Austin Thiessen, Tharon Moore, Marek Baker, Roland Jackson, Emma Hoogeveen, Ashley Miller-McKay, Mathieu Holland, Cooper Cursley

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This season, Vanderhoof’s theatre group promises relatable laughs for all Vander-

hoof residents, long-time or transient, with a familiar situation: out-of-town visitor ver-sus small community resident.

On Dec. 4 in Burrard Market Square, the Vanderhoof Community Theatre pres-

ents Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s “The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCau-ley Fishing Derby”, in conjunction with the Nechako Community Arts Council’s Wild Art Show and Exhibit.

Through the story of a city out-of-towner stranded in a Canadian small town during a fi shing derby, the comedy gives the audi-ence and actors an opportunity to refl ect on how people — residents and visitors alike — see Vanderhoof, said Sylvia Byron, who plays local resident Sierra.

“It’s very humorous,” Byron said. “Some laugh at certain situations, while others laugh at different scenes.”

Written in 2013, the play also provides an opportunity for the fi ve-person cast to explore the insider-outsider dynamic dur-ing rehearsals since October, Byron added. Along with the cast’s two other actresses — Jean Johnson, playing Melanie Morn-ingside, and Megan Young, playing Rhonda Borkowski — Byron grew up in Vander-hoof, while actors Derek Broughton and Andy Sundahl both originated from else-where.

“[Participating in theatre] is a good way for people to get to know the community and integrate yourself,” Byron said.

As out-of-towner James Bell, it’s Broughton’s fi rst production after high

school, where he had participated in one play, he said.

Currently teaching at Nechako Valley Secondary along with fellow actor Sundahl, Broughton was fi rst introduced to the stage in town while helping out with the Vander-hoof Children’s Theatre last year, he said.

“It’s been fun, a little scary,” Broughton said. “I think [the play] is hilarious…I end up being the butt of a lot of the jokes.”

This weekend’s performance is the the-atre group’s second collaboration with the arts council since two years ago, as the play’s fi shing derby setting coordinates with the art show’s focus on “wild” this year, said director Lisa Striegler.

The exhibit provides a fun environment for both the actors and the audience, as art-work will be placed all over the small venue — including the stage set, Striegler said.

“People love that,” she said, as the set-up departs from traditional theatre and allows a more intimate experience for all.

Theatre lovers in the area will be famil-iar with the playwright Norm Foster, as his plays were often performed by Prince George’s theatre group, Striegler added.

In addition to Dec. 4, Vanderhoof Com-munity Theatre will also perform “The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby” on Dec. 5, 11 and 12.

Looking in and looking out, Vanderhoof laughs

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Vanderhoof Community Theatre rehearses this season’s production in Burrard Market Square on Nov. 23. Left to right: Derek Broughton plays out-of-towner James Bell, while Andy Sundahl and Sylvia Byron play local residents Kirk Patrick and Sierra respectively.


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On Nov. 20, Bits N’ Boots hosted horseback events for Professional Development Day at the Riverside stables in Vanderhoof. The events were extreme trail competition, jumping, buckaroos, greenhorns, and a roping Workshop. Keith Ruth and his beautiful horse team (above) also gave free sleigh rides around the grounds.Despite the bitter cold, it was a great turn out with many brave riders. Riverside stables fl ooded earlier this year and is now under new management focused on bringing posi-tive community activities and functions to light.Bits N’ Boots is run by Courtney Vala and her amazing female team comprised of Diana Schneider, Michelle Martens, and Georgia Scott. Vala is currently pregnant with her second child and is so very thankful for all the help and support the ladies volunteered to keep Bits N’ Boots bustling, not only with riding camps and skill workshops but also self esteem, life skills, and anti-bullying programs — all using the horses.We want to thank Riverside stables and its incredible management for opening its doors once again and embracing not only experiential learning opportunities with the youth and horses, but hosting such events as the Pro D Horsie Day.

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VANDERHOOF’S FAITHVANDERHOOF’S FAITH

For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s

Faith Church DirectoryCall Pam at 250-567-9258

Church Directory

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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

and People to live with”

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

For more information call567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

(Affi liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church

Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake

Sunday Worship & Sunday School10:30 am

Wednesday Morning Worship7:30 am

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday School: 9:45 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

We have a place for you to belong!For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

767 Loop RoadEmail: [email protected]

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

Christ - CenteredBible - Based

Missions - MindedNon-Denominational

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 includeschool activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photoby 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....

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 Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

***SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for 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. Phone 250-567-8587.For more information contact 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 Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927.

***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.

***THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705.

***V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? 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 V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profi t charity looking for new volunteer members. 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. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifi cally the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk.

***BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun!

***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 Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the offi cers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings.

***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 the Village Hall.

***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.

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

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

Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pmFriday 10:00 am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm***

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday12pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profi t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profi t 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 offi ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.

***HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH...invites you to our annual Christmas Tea & Bazaar, Saturday, December 5th, 2015, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Evelyn Hall, Burrard St, Vanderhoof. Handmade children’s sweaters, blankets, quilts and baking will be available for purchase. Sandwiches andGoodies. Everyone Welcome!!!.

***THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB... Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at [email protected] or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament.

***ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908.

***MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider

***We are looking forward to the 38TH AN-NUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS! Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Senior Second-ary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please see “Syllabus” at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako to see what you can enter today! Online registration begins Dec 1 and closes January 11th; late fees added up to Janu-ary 22. Absolutely no entries after that date. Thank you!

***GIRL GUIDES...

Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church.

Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church.

Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym.

Pathfi nders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church.

For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997.

***VA N D E R H O O F PA I N S E L F -MANAGEMENT GROUP... meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 (Last Tuesday of the month) from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Vanderhoof Public Library - Multipurpose Room, 230 Stewart St E, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0. The People in Pain Network are hosting a monthly free pain self-management group meetings for people living with chronic pain and for those caring about a person living with pain. (The People in Pain Network a BC registered non-profi t organization). Please visit our website at http://www.pipain.com/vanderhoof.html Questions, please email us at [email protected] or call our toll-free number at 1-844-747-7246

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496

***STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information.

***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

Nechako NotesNechako Notes

Grades 2 and 3 students from Evelyn Dickson Elementary hammered away the walls and roof for the school’s new greenhouse in May.

Seniors from Vanderhoof went to PG for the Festival of Trees on November 23 and enjoyed a festive lunch.

Festival of Trees


“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]

JOB POSTING – Environmental Services AssistantThe Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Services Assistant. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Services Assistant include: • Assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives;• Assisting in the development and implementation of public education programs;• Contract administration, maintaining and developing databases, clerical work and report preparation;• Reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required.

The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants for the Environmental Services Assistant position will ideally possess the following: • A minimum of two years job related experience; • Education and training related to solid waste management including waste reduction initiatives and policies; • General knowledge of local government operations as well as environmental legislation; • Experience in the development of public education materials including the use of social media; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained.

Applications for the Environmental Services Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail ([email protected]) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

25 November 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.58m (2797.2 ft.)SLS Discharge: 31 m3/s

The increase in water level in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof over the past week is due to an ice jam downstream of Vande-rhoof. Spillway discharge re-mains at about 31 m3/s and is ex-pected to remain at that level until April 2016.

Water level data is not reliable when there is ice cover on the river. Nechako River fl ow data for Vanderhoof will be reported again in the spring.

INVITATION TO OPEN HOUSE

You are invited to drop by the Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof on Tuesday 1 December between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm for a Rio Tinto Open House. The objective of the Open House is to review 2015 information and receive your input on proposed changes to the way Rio Tinto communi-cates information about reservoir operation. We hope to see you there.

Visit websitewww.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

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Business Opportunities

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HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 re-fund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary ex-pectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counse-lor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: [email protected]

Education/Trade Schools

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Tran-scription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com or [email protected]

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WANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefi ts paid. Please send resume to: [email protected]

Home Care/Support

RN’s/ LPN’S/Registered Care Aides

Are you retired or currently employed and

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a child’s life?Causal positions open for in home 1:1 pediatric respite care in The Fraser Lake area. Offering Union wages, paid training & full support.

E-mail resume to: [email protected],

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or fax: 1.250.846.9817 Attention: Jennifer Hols

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College of New CaledoniaB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A • C A N A D A • W W W . C N C . B C . C A

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIANechako Region - Vanderhoof Campus

SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY SERVICE COORDINATOR – ABORIGINAL WORKPLACE READINESS, SAIK’UZ FIRST NATIONREFERENCE NUMBER:15-142SN

This position will advocate for marginalized individuals with a goal of improving quality of life through increased

support networks, as well as community acceptance and

understanding. Preferred applicants will have two years

post-secondary education in a relevant area with two years of

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oin us. e offer a supportive workplace, great bene ts, and

competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both

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VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Commercial and IndustrialPlumbing and HVAC

Heavy Water and Civil ConstructionWater Treatment and Filtration Systems

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS250-567-5888

EXCAVATINGPRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING

Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations,

water & sewer lines and snow removal.

All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!FRANK TEICHROEB

3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2

567-2029

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

NECHAKO

PLUMBING

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

Pam BergerPublisher

250-996-8482Advertising: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: www.caledoniacourier.com

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For All of Your Excavating Needs Residential, Commercial, and Industrial

Lot clearing, waterlines, foundations, driveway construction, planning and installation of Septic Systems

Telephone: 250-567-3855Fax: 250-567-9695

Email: [email protected], Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump

Offi ce and shop with secure compound in Fort St James. This property is zoned industrial and is right on the highway so no need to worry about load restrictions in the spring. The entire property is secured by 6 foot chain link fence. Access is through an electronic gate operated by key fobs.

OFFICE O 3 Furnished Offi ces O Furnished Boardroom O Large Furnished Reception Area O Large utility room (could be 2 more offi ces) O 2 Restrooms (1 has shower facilities) O Phone System O Water Softener

SHOP O 4 Post Pickup Hoist O Hot Water Pressure Washer O Air Compressor O 2 Natural Gas Radiant Heaters O Washroom

This property is available for quick possession. Serious enquiries only call (250) 996-4201

INDUSTRIAL SHOP/OFFICE FOR SALE FORT ST. JAMES

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Misc ServicesMisc Services

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

Merchandise for Sale

WWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM - Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auc-tions. Coming up December 5 & 6 - 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equip-ment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glass-ware, Smallwares, Used Equip-ment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.Kwi-kAuctions.com, Burnaby

Misc. for SaleROMANCE Your Christmas

Local BC Adult RetailerShop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

Commercial/Industrial Property

Commercial/Industrial Property

Merchandise for Sale

STEEL BUILDING sale.”Real-ly big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Real Estate

For Rent: Apartments1 bedrm furnished, 1 person $850.month 2 people $950. month. Cable, heat, etc. no in-ternet 10% rent reduction age 65 or over $15. month extra for plug in. Security deposit $425. must have 1st month rent and d/d, or don’t apply. No pets. 292 Loop Rd. Van-derhoof. No Parties, loud noise or drugs this is grounds for Immediate eviction. Phone 250-570-2561.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Rentals

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

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250-567-4208

Rentals

Financial Services Plumbing Auctions Misc. for Sale Apt/Condos for Sale Apt/Condo for Rent Apt/Condo for Rent

VictoriaManor

* Balconies* Landscaped View

* Cablevision Available

250-567-4048or 250-567-9080

Large2 Bdrmfrom

Large1 Bdrmfrom $712 - $742

$742 - $772

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Homes for Rent2 bedroom mobile home.

8 miles south of Vanderhoof. Oil furnace, 5 appliances. No

pets, no smokers please. $700 per month + $350 d/d.

250-567-9307

Townhouses3/bdrm townhouses: family-friendly complex, near schools & park. No smoking, no pets. $760/mth. 250-567-4430

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ABC

= AIC (measure of blood glucose levels over time) Recommended Target: 7.0% or below

= Blood pressure Recommended Target: 130/80 mm Hg

= Cholesterol Recommended Target: LDL: 2.0 mmol/L or lower. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio: below 4

If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and other complications such as eye and kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range can reduce your risk of complications.

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Buffalo Beach Bar & Grill190 1st St. W, Vanderhoof

Advanced Tickets: $10Available at: Buffalo Beach

Saturday December 12th 8:00 pm

TOM BASSETT’S

BIGDOG

COMEDY

livecomedy

Kathleen McGee is the girl your parents warned you about. She will make you laugh and blush all at the same time. You may have seen her on Bite TV or touring all over Canada and most recently she was the Comedy Channel’s winner for the “Search for Russell

KATHLEEN MCGEE

Carl Turnbull has quickly climbed the rankings of the Vancouver comedy scene. His comedic style is a mix of “very adult” and “observational” humour which will keep your mind guessing and your gut busting. This bright, young comic is not to be missed.

KARL TURNBULL

Peter’s BFF.” Kathleen’s unapologetic, dark, and sassy sense of humour will have you talking long after the show is over.

MC FOR THE SHOW:

“As the owner of ‘BIG DOG COMEDY’, I’m proud to bring Big Names to Small Towns” - Tom B.

Tom has been doing comedy and shocking audiences out in Calgary, down in Vancouver and several points north. He now has his own show in his hometown and can’t wait to bring you fi rst class comics from all over!

OPEN MIC AFTER THE SHOW

VIVIAN CHUI photos

Between the hustle and bustle of preparing the Vanderhoof Community Museum for its fi rst sparkling Christmas display this December, Barb Penner (above) lounges in the transforming Smithers house, while Santa and some of his elves (top) curl up into the antique classroom benches of the Board of Trade builidng on the museum’s site on Nov. 26.In addition to exterior lights and other decorations, hundreds of Christmas trees and festival items will transform each of the museum’s collection of historical houses, with specifi c themes for each bulidng: blue and nativity for the RBC house, gold and silver for the Smithers house, as well as Santa in his various guises in the OK Cafe, Penner said.Hoping to make the display an annual event, she said it’s opportunity for people to not only shop during the festive season, but also to see things as well.Residents of the area, as well as visitors stopping by on the way through the highway, will also be welcomed with refreshments from the OK Cafe, a bonfi re, as well as sleigh rides.Entry to the display is by donation, with all proceeds to go towards the Nechako Valley Histori-cal Society and Vanderhoof’s incoming pool.Lights will be on, and doors will open during every weekend evening from Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.Last scheduled day of lights is Dec. 20, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Christmas at the museum: sparkling for community and pool

vanderhoof omineca express, december 02, 2015

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