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Rebecca Watson

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Fraser Lake – More than 340 families will jug-gle bills this holiday season after unexpected sus-pension of Endako Mine.

Thomson Creek Metals announced their Endako molybdenum mine in Fraser Lake will be put on temporary suspension as of Dec. 31 due to contin-ued weakness of the Moly market.

With it will came the termination of half their salaried employees (42) and a 60-day notice to all hourly employees who will be paid through Feb. 7. Currently 347 people are employed at the mine, of that 84 are salaried and 263 are hourly, all of which will feel the negative effects of the layoff.

“It’s bad because its half our workforce,” Dwayne Lindstrom said, mayor of Fraser Lake. “You knock three-or-four hundred people out of a town of 1100, it’s pretty devastating.”

Total severance benefi ts for the terminated sala-ried employees are expected to total approximately $1.7 million (about $42,000 per person), of which 75 per cent will be paid by Thompson Creek Metals and 25 per cent by their partner Sojitz Moly Re-sources (Sojitz).

“This effects the whole region,” said Mr. Lind-strom. “Fraser Lake Sawmill and Endako mine are the two biggest employers in Fraser Lake and peo-ple from Vanderhoof and Burns Lake work there too. Timing isn’t good no matter when it is but just before the holidays this will ruin a lot of family’s Christmases.”

Black Press StockLOSS OF JOBS: Endako Mine in Fraser Lake has announced the suspension of all operations effective Dec. 31. With it brings termination of 42 salaried employees and 60-day notice of suspension for all hourly employees.

All hourly employees will remain on ‘stand by’ during the suspension period. This will enable us to restart operations fairly quickly once or if a decision is made to do so, said Pamela Solly, director, investor relations and corporate responsibility for En-dako.

“We will continue to closely monitor market conditions and re-evaluate the status of the mine as market conditions warrant,” she said in an e-mail interview. “We have longevity in the sur-rounding communities and will continue to strive to be good part-ners. We will work hard to keep employees and other stakehold-ers apprised of the status of the temporary suspension, and will work to place employees at our Mt. Milligan operation whenever possible.”

Although all mill and mine operations will soon be temporar-ily suspended but monitoring activities and preventative mainte-nance will continue.

“The processing facility needs to be shut down and shut down properly and although production will stop, [unionized workers]will continue working up to or close to Feb. 7 to winterize all the machinery, trucks, shovels, and equipment and get it ready for sitting,” Dan Will said, business agent for the local 1-424 United Steelworkers Union.

Price of Molly is down to $8.775 a pound as of Dec. 11. En-dako has not disclosed a price as which the mine would re-start operations but, $12 or $15 would be realistic said Mr. Well.

“Over the years it has been quite high but the problem with the coal and steel industry is nobody is making steel right now,” Mr. Well said.

“To shut a mine down is an expensive process and I’m sure the decision wasn’t made lightly,” he continued. “[The price of Molly] will go up but the question is when will it go up. I’m sure idling the mine wasn’t an easy decision for them to make.”

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Breakfast club jumpstarts NVSS youthRebecca WatsonOmineca Express

Kids at Nechako Valley Secondary (NVSS) can now look forward to a yummy nutritious breakfast every day at school.

The Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) and Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) have joined together to bring northern students a healthy start. An offi cial launch of their new breakfast program at NVSS Dec. 10 saw students lined up down the hall. Robin Ryan, provincial coordinator with the BCC, says it’s not just about feeding the kids.

“This program gets kids to school on time and gives them what they need for academic success. It also builds a greater communication between children and adults and will help with bullying,” Mr. Ryan said. “If family members and staff come and sit with the kids in the morning, kids may start to open up and academics increase. In our eyes, it levels the playing fi eld.”

From Prince George to Port Edward, the BCC’s breakfast program helps 12 schools across seven communities including Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Houston and Terrace. All thanks to the $250,000 donation from RTA.

The clubs mission is to serve three out-of-four food groups for students who will see things such as eggs, milk, whole grains, yogurt, fruits and vegetables. At the launch, heaping piles of waffl es were served.

“Nice! Food,” Dezirae Wall said, Gr 10 student, as she digs into her strawberry

covered waffl es. “A lot of times you don’t have the time at home because you have ten other things to do in the morning. It’ll be nice having something to eat when I go to school,”

Although the program has been open for a few months in Nechako Valley, it’s now been taken to the next level, said Ken Young, NVSS principal.

“The program ran in the past but used up a lot of our resources. Before we had toast and oatmeal because orange juice and fruit was a bit pricey for us. But now were looking at waffl es and breakfast wraps and everyone knows, if kids are hungry they can’t focus,” Mr. Young said.

The program will run every day with an especially large breakfast

hosted every Wednesday. Commu-nity members are encouraged to come out on Wednesdays to help serve food, Mr. Young said.

“It’s really good for employers to see the kids happy and everyone is happy when their eating,” Mr. Young said with a smile.

Renovations of the small audi-torium at NVSS should be com-pleted by February 2015 giving students a designated place to eat.

Bleacher style bucket seats, a new sound system, acoustic tiles, esthetics (trim and paint) and a high quality HD projector will be added to the room.

“With the new facility and breakfast program, the kids can watch news in there and eat. It’ll be a great way to start the day,” Mr. Young said.

STRAWBERRY WAFFLES: Tyra Morin 16, Gr 11 student, is one of the fi rst in line for waffl es with strawberries and whipped cream. (Second picture) Chance Harper Gr 11, Stanley Thomas Gr 11, Tykenn Kilpatrick Gr 10, and Corbin Brown Gr 9, are seen eating breakfast. ‘It’s nice to have breakfast at school. It encourages us to come and we get here early so we end up having more time to fi nish homework,” Chance said.

Photos by Rebecca Watson

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PARTNERING TO FEED KIDS: Rio Tinto Alcan do-nated $250,000 to the Breakfast Club of Canada to help feed northern kids nutritious break-fast. Whole and energy rich foods such as eggs, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, juice, whole grains and hot cereals will be offered daily. A large breakfast on Wednesdays will give students a spe-cial treat each week. Seen here (middle) Jerry Peterson from the Regional District of Bulkley Necha-ko and Principal of NVSS Ken Young, with two Rio Tinto Alcan representa-tives (sides).

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Illuminate the NorthCanada Winter Games torch comes to Vanderhoof

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Get ready Vander-hoof, it will be another 26 years before the Olympic Winter Games returns to British Co-lumbia.

To kickoff the coming of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the Roly McLenahan Torch made it’s way to Vanderhoof Dec. 10 for an Illuminate The North event.

With it brought fun and excitement for the upcoming winter games, a free skate at the Vanderhoof arena and a lasting legacy through Northern Health’s IMAGINE grant funding. The torch also made its way to Fraser Lake visiting Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary and Mouse Mountain School.

Gerry Thiessen, mayor of Vanderhoof, showed his excitement for the games by lacing up and skating with the kids.

“[The Winter Games] are a great opportunity for young people to see some incredible sports at a high level and give them future ambition to excel at sports of all kinds. [This Illumi-nation event] brings attention to what is coming as a once in a life time opportunity to see this high calibre of sports, and wide variety of sports. Not everyone likes hockey or fi gure

skating so, it’s all very exciting,” Mr. Thiessen said.

The torch was lit on Oct. 16 in Ottawa and has since trav-eled across Canada to ignite interest for the upcoming 2015 Winter Games which will be the largest multi-sport and cultural event to ever be held in Prince George and northern British Columbia. It is forecasted to generate an economic impact of over $90 million dollars with athletes young as twelve-years-old from 10 provinces and three territories competing in 19 sports.

The winter games mascott was there giv-ing out high fi ves to all the kids.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

TORCH: Mayor Gerry Thiessen holds the win-ter games torch at the Vanderhoof arena.

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The dates for the Nechako Val-ley Festival of the Performing Arts are March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ON-LINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syl-labus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechak

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Vikes wrestling talent shines throughRebecca WatsonOmineca Express

I am offi cially scared of the wrestling team at NVSS.

Over the weekend I saw sweat and blood, spit and spirit. I consider myself tough but some of these kids are alarmingly talented.

Holds and spins were some of the older wres-tlers specialties such as Jennor Nohr’s insanely stealth maneuvers getting out of some of the most grippingly tight situations. Jerica Younge-Green amazed me, having gone up against someone at least 4 inches taller and still coming out on top. Many NVSS students saw their fi rst wins of the season, many coming back from rough starts. Such as Jason Yee who fought an intense battle that by the end, he himself couldn’t believe he won. He came back from eight points under, and proved perseverance and believing in yourself can mean everything.

The fact no bleacher was bare also shows me parents have committed to showing support for the

sport. I wouldn’t expect it’d be easy to cheer on my little one to ‘pin down’ their opponent in hopes of them not having their dream, or thyriod, crushed in the process.

But personally, I think wrestling builds charac-ter. If you get knocked down, there is only one thing to do, get back up. I was shocked to see the turn-out of elementary school students. It was so cute watching the younger grades take it so seriously.

I did notice all the kids had something in com-mon, a great coach. Travis Himmilright, NVSS coach, was at every match helping steer his team to a victory. Shouting positions and reallying coach-ing them every step of the way. It’s no wonder many kids have such strong drive to succeed, and it really shows.

The event was not unlike other events I have gone to in Vanderhoof with so much determination, hard work and competitiveness all heaped into one day with half nelsons and duck unders instead of ducks for bid and half pints.

Overall, it was an intense day and I am proud to say Vanderhoof teams came out on top. Figura-tively and literally. GO VIKES!

Letter to the Editor,

Young people in BC should be very encouraged by the job creation and economic development news of recent months: the Site C Dam, provincial Infrastruc-ture projects, assorted mining projects throughout the province, and, yes, even LNG (although LNG is not yet a reality, with so many proponents and proposals in the works), it’s only a matter of time.

Jobs are a huge topic for young people as they look to build careers, raise families and contribute to society. However, there appears to be a discrepancy between the energy intensive economic development and job creation potential that mining projects and LNG bring and the “go slow” approach to energy development that seems to have taken hold of many in our province.

At present, BC only has enough generating capacity to meet existing electricity demand. A very fundamen-tal question that therefore needs to be addressed is how we can satisfy the expected energy demand created by economic growth and leverage the positive impact that economic growth has on job creation.

If we don’t add a substantial amount of new generat-ing capacity we will simply not be able to satisfy the in-creased electricity demand from new mines, LNG plants and other energy intensive industries. More to the point: If we don’t take the bold steps necessary to develop new electricity generating capacity from projects like the Site C Dam we will not have the energy to power the jobs that strong economic growth can deliver.

Mike TaylorCoquitlam, B.C.

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Vanderhoof wrestling teams wrangle win

Rebecca Watson

Omineca Express

The sweet smell of victory fi lled Nechako Valley Secondary as Vander-hoof elementary and high school teams were made wrestling champions.

The Dec. 13 tournament saw 180 matches between 123 competi-tors wrestle it out in the NVSS gym. Grades 2-12 competed in 27 divisions, 20 of which won by Vikes athletes.

Kyler Freitas, Gr 8 student, is an NVSS up-and-comer. In a battle back and forth, his fi rst match was close but ultimately came out on top. He won by four points with a slamming take down.

“He’s got a real body awareness and knows when to be aggressive and when not to be,” Travis Himmilright said, wrestling coach at NVSS.

Kyler won his second match with the duck under, his favourite hold.

“It’s when you duck under the per-son’s arm pit and grab their legs for a take down, Kyler said. Having to sometimes go up against older kids, Kyler says he’s not easily intimidated.

“Knowing you can’t back down once it starts is how I get over it,” he said.

During the PG tournament two weeks ago, Kyler won three of four matches. His third match at NVSS was against the same boy who beat him in PG. Only this time, his perseverance paid off, winning 12-9.

“It feels good,” Kyler said, with a humbling smile.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

WRESTLING: Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) student shows great strength and agility in this takedown during last weekend’s tournament at NVSS.

Photo by Rebecca WatsonSMALL GIRL STRENGTH: Lenneae Harasti, Gr 7 student at NVSS, shows her worth after a tough win during last weekend’s NVSS tournament.

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“I like that hes a little guy and represents wrestling is for anyone,” Mr. Himmilright said about Kyler. “[Wrestling] is a unique sport in that way, there’s a spot for anyone on the team.”

As the smallest NVSS girl, Lynnaea Harasti Gr 7, weighing in at 73 pounds, is used to going up against opponents older than her. “I joined because I like being able to be rough, it’s fun,” she said.

She won her fi rst match with an overwhelm-ing takedown, a ten point superiority. In her second match she gave it her all but lost putting up a good fi ght, 14-4.

Jerica Young-Greene, NVSS Gr 7, picked up her fi rst win of the season. Her opponent, visibly taller, turned out much less skilled.

“It was scary because she was way taller than me, but I noticed she kept grabbing my legs so I pulled my legs away and got on top of her,” Jerica said. With higher agility, Jerica pulled a half nelson and pinned the girl’s shoulders com-ing away with a win.

Eran Bach, NVSS Gr 9 won his fi rst match against Westside. The score was 4-4 but he won with a strong, pure pin. Once he got his oppo-nent’s shoulders in it was over.

An intense NVSS inter-team battle against Charles Xue and Jonna Mosher had the two teammates put on a good show. The two were so close, the buzzer rang and the score read 16-16 but, in the end, Charles had more four point moves. He also scored the last point which was the deciding factor of his victory.

Dawson Dyck, NVSS Gr 11 won his fi rst match against Westside with a notable spiralling move and half nelson hold. “I like the moves you get to learn, it’s fun,” he said.

Showing a point domination in his second match, he won 12-2 against PGSS in the fi rst round, a near clear sweep. Although it is his fi rst year in wrestling he shows great promise.

One of the day’s show stoppers was Gr 12 NVSS student Jason Yee’s fi rst match. Although he is on his fourth year of wrestling, right away his opponent over powered him. He was seem-ingly no match for his opponents heightened

strength and agility. The two quarrelled intensely but Jason didn’t give up.

“He grabbed my leg and I did a defence called the wizzer, and used his speed to fl ip him over using my leg as a leverage point. I got two points ahead and he stayed there,” said Jason.

Using his opponents speed and momentum against him, the score read 12-10 when the buzzer ran. Jason won the match and the crowd cheered. No one saw it coming, not even Jason.

“I barely won, I beat him by two and he was ahead the whole time,” Jason said.

Jennor Nohr, NVSS Gr 12, was MVP of the Dec. 6 Prince George tournament and proved his ability once again at NVSS.

“I like that you don’t have to rely on your team. It’s something you can always improve on for your-self but you do have a team to back you up so in the end you get best of both worlds.”

His fi rst match was a clean sweep. Using a high-end spin move he got 10 point superiority.

Although he rarely takes a loss, he says he worked hard to get to where he is, a place anyone could be.

“Finding the willingness to come up from getting beat up is hard, but you fi nd that power in the sport,” he said.

Overall the tournament saw a large turnout. Next up for the Vikes is Kelly Road and Grand Prairie in the new year.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

UP AND COMER: Kyler Freitas, Gr 8 student at NVSS, is one of coach Himmilright’s picks as top prospect.

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Finally the big day is almost here, all the joy, and snow, and typical signs of the season. I hope that many of you have tried to make your Christmas eco-friendlier than normal. And know that protecting your community and your environment is the best and biggest gift you can give to Aside from the commercialism that tends to follow large scale Holidays. Take the time to reconnect to your roots, and discover the meaning of the season all over again. Making peace with yoursoul and not selling it for unnecessary gifts. No matter what or howyou have decided to celebrate this season whether you’ve spent afortune, or spent your time. Now is the moment in this season tothink about how to make the time you have left more meaningful · Plan a family get together· Consider those who are less fortunate· Volunteer your time· Gift some older toys and clothing to those less fortunate· Your kindness during this season is the reason for it· Learn about your community; get to know your neighbours

Peace on earth starts with you, works its way into your home, yourfamily, your neighbourhood, your community and then it spreads.Every kindness makes this world a better place.Peace on earth starts with Peace in you!Bless you all and have a very very very Merry Christmas!

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Th e pet of the week is Th elma. She is a gorgeous domestic medium haired, black and white beauty with a wonderful personality. She is 3 years old and still acts very much like a kitten, as she loves to spend most of her time playing with the other kittens.

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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be closed on

December 25th and 26th and January 1st and 2nd

Season’s Greetings!We’re hoping your holiday is full of laughter and friends,

health and happiness.

Wrestling results for NVSS invitational boys and elementary girls

22.5 kg boys1 Tyrra Vanleur WSA:PG2 Aiden Theriault NVSS: Vanderhoof3 Murdoch Jackson NVSS: Vanderhoof

23.5 kg boys1 Lucas Thomson NVSS: Vanderhoof2 Samuel Smith NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Nolan Baumann NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Colton Irvine NVSSVandehoof

28 kg boys1 Rayen Rempel NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Oliver Morrow WSA:PG3 Roland Jackson4 Mereck Baker

29 kg boys1 Logan Rempel NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Austin Reimer NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Dalton Barwise MSS: Mackensize4 Ashten Theriault NVSS:Vanderhoof

30 kg boys1 Mitchell Thomson NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Jaydian Guttman Heather Park:PG3 Luke Holmquist NVSS:Vanderhoof

33 kg boys1 Tanner Rempel NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Tristin Ellis NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Braiden Devauld NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Milo Walker NVSS:Vanderhoof

41 kg boys Gr 4-51 Brady Johnson WSA:G2 Brett Barwise MSS:Mackenzie3 Jack Hanson NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Julian Jordan NVSS:Vanderhoof

41 kg boys Gr 6-71Kieran Hanson NVSS:Vanderhoof

2 Micah eme SSS:Smithers3 Brandon Penner NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Jacob Beaman Hather PArk PG

48 kg boys 1 Dalton Dowswell NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Kayden Young NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Kris Rempel NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Daemon Jackson NVSS:Vanderhoof

69 kg boys 1 Keaton Conniff PGWC:PG2 Joshua Giesbrecht WSA:PG3 Parker Lowen NVSS:Vanderhoof

0-12 kg boys1 Jennor Nohr NVSS:Vanderhoof2 Parker Florell MSS:Mackenzie3 Karan Gill PGSS:PG

22.5 kg girls1 Tyrra Vanleur WSA2 Aiden Theriault NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Murdoch Jackson NVSS:Vanderhoof

35 kg girls1Kaily Pattison Heather Park:PG

30 kg girls1 Shelby Pattison Heather Park:PG2 Corina McClure Heather Park:PG3 Maddie Allercott Heather Park:PG4 Auror Vanleur WSA:PG5 Destiny Berg WSA:PG

48 kg girls1 Kingsley McClure Heather Park:PG2 Charis Bach NVSS:Vanderhoof3 Regan Rempel NVSS:Vanderhoof4 Memphis Hall NVSS:Vanderhoof5 Savannah Prince WSA:PG

CAROL SING: Twas a night of beauti-ful singing and music at Vanderhoof’s 49th annual C h r i s t m a s Carol sing. Rayea John-son is shown here in the NVSS band. The sounds of instruments and singers got everyone who attended into the holi-day spirit with sing alongs and Christmas bells.

Photo by:

Rebecca Watson

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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

For more information or to joinVanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call 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”Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday 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

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

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

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 (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) 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....

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 Penny (250) 567-3966

vanderhoofstrokerecovery@gmail.com

***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.For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com

***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.

***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 contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com

***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!

***THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the fi rst 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 HORSEASSOCIATION...is an organization forthose interested in light and heavy horsedriving. Monthly meetings every secondTuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets thethird 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 at10am 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 infocall Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 orvanderhoofhospice@gmail.com

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

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADETSQUADRON...Cadets will meet everyTUESDAY 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, pleasecontact 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 AUXILIARYSOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August)at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Forfurther 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 & Thursday3pm - 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 advertising@ominecaexpress.com 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.

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NEW EVENTS....

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION SOCIETY...invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held in the foyer of the riding arena at the fair grounds on January 10th, 2015 starting at 11:30. A pizza lunch and refreshments will be served. Please call 250-567-3011 to confirm your attendance.

***LEGO CLUB...we have the lego, you bring the ideas and build your own creations. Jan 2015 7 & 14, Feb 4 & 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A fun drop in program for school aged children. Family night Jan 21, 2015 6:30-7:30. Father and Son Night Feb 18, 2015 6:30-7:30. Vanderhoof Library.

***ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own rac-quet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908.

***The dates for the NECHAKO VALLEY FES-TIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS...are March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registra-tion ONLINE closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Chris-tian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako.

***GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www.girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882.

***GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:30-4:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Public Li-brary.

***STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***TWEENS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Tweens ages 10 thru 12. 3:30-4:45pm, 2nd Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Pub-lic Library.

***LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins wel-comes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***TEEN BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Teens: 3:30-4:45pm, 3rd Thursday of each month thru to March 2015 at the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***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.

Nechako Notes

Roadside roadchecks are on now. Make a commitment to yourself and others to drive sober this holiday season.

SKATING FUN: Kids enjoyed a free skate at the Vanderhoof Arena during the Illuminate the North torch event. The 2015 Winter Games torch made it’s way to Vanderhoof Dec. 10 and with it brought excitement and anticipation for the upcoming winter games that will be held in February and March 2015 in Prince George. It will be anoth-er 26 years be-fore the games return to British Columbia. Van-derhoofi ans are encouraged to take advantage of the opportu-nity and make it out for a few days of the win-ter games.

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Bert IrvineHerbert Norman (Bert) Irvine was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on November 8th, 1919. When he was two years old, he moved with his family to Barrhead, Alberta and it was there that he learned how to trap with his uncles Allan, Wes, Norman and Fred Reed (his mother’s broth-ers). The call of the wilderness was irresistible for Bert and so, at 15, he quit school and moved to Hash (Iosogen) Lake to trap with his uncle and aunt, Wes and Dorothy Reed. Bert became a well-honed bushman over these years, learning not only from Wes, but from the Chipewyan and Cree, whose languages he mastered. When he wasn’t on the trapline, Bert spent time with his family in Barrhead, learning carpentry skills from his dad, David Irvine. When the Second World War broke out, Bert walked the 150 miles from Hash Lake to Grande Prairie to enlist, but on his arrival he was told to wait for “his call”, so he walked back to Hash Lake. After a brief stint in the Army (which he found not to his liking) he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Rivers, near Winnipeg. It was there that he went to a dance and met Mary and it wasn’t long before they were married. Linda and June were born during the next few years in Winnipeg where, following the war, Bert tried living the city life, working for Baldry Engineering — interspersed with forays back to Alberta and his trapline. Encouraged by his brother, Stan, who had moved to Vanderhoof to work on construction of the Kenney Dam, Bert moved his young family to Vanderhoof .in July, 1953. To support his family, he bought a McCullough power saw and went falling for awhile and also worked with Oscar Sweder at his sawmill west of town. But it wasn’t long before he bought Tom Taerum’s trapline in the upper Nechako country. The early years when the whole family lived out on the trapline were happy ones. Dewey (Mark) was born in 1956 about the time my dad acquired his guiding territory and Rick was born on October 5, 1963, again at the height of the busy guiding season. Bert’s abilities weren’t confi ned to trapping and guiding. He was a Jack-of-all-trades.— carpenter, plumber, log-builder — you name it, he did it. For the majority of his life he was his own boss, living his life as he wanted to live it. Bert liked people and he loved kids. He was very straight-forward and honest; he didn’t beat around the bush, people always knew where they stood with Bert. Bert and Mary lived at their place on the upper Nechako until Mary was stricken with ALS in 2007. Bert continued to live there on his own for a few summers, living his winters with daughter June and her husband Denis, before moving into Riverside Place. Bert passed away at the Stuart-Nechako Manor on November 22nd, 2014.

Our family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Dr. Campbell and all the staff at the Manor for the very compassionate care given to our dad, especially during the last very diffi cult months of his life. Bert will be fondly remembered by: Sons: Mark (Cindy), Rick (Martina)Daughters: Linda (Lloyd), June (Denis); Grandchildren: Jason Reierson (Tanya) Lucy Reierson, Nadine Sims (Gordon), Neal Wood (Lucy) Kim Wood, Russel Wood (Natalie), Lisa Irvine, Vicky Irvine, Steven Irvine (Keli); Great Grandchildren: Janine Johnson, Michael Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Britni Reierson, Andrea Reierson, Ava Wood, Ellis Wood, Ethan Wood, Finley Wood, Leah Irvine, Jay Irvine, Colton Irvine, Alexander Irvine and Dylan Irvine. Bert also leaves to mourn, brother Davie Irvine of Wetaskiwin, sister Marguerite Pelletier of Campbell River as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins in both Alberta and B.C. Bert was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Mary; brothers Stan and Bill; great- grand-daughters April and Holly; great-grandson Zachary Irvine; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Joyce Simcoe of Winnipeg. Bert will also be fondly remembered by his devoted friend of the past two years, Eva Klassen.

RODSETH, Hans Peter January 15, 1949 -- December 8, 2014

Peter passed away comfortably in the Palliative Care Unit of the Vancouver General Hospital in the early afternoon of December 8, 2014. He was born in Prince Rupert on January 15, 1949 and grew up in Victoria, but for most of his life Vanderhoof, “the geographical center of BC”, was where his life was centered.

Peter’s career revolved around the fi elds of Forestry. He was a Forestry Technician, a contractor building recreational trails and an employee at Plateau Mills. His art was born of species of wood of all types.

Peter was a giving man, a compassionate man who was forever charmed by and dedicated to the vitality of his beloved Nechako River. Canoeing was his ultimate recreation. He was a solid friend to so many in need -- a throw back to “the shirt off his back” age. He was passionate about his immediate environment and his hands for its health are printed all over the Vanderhoof area. He was also deeply devoted to the cause of a healthy world environment and would collar any and all who would listen to this cause. His legacy was in the woods. After working in Forestry he became a master carver and a creative builder of trails. His ultimate delight was to give song to wood with chisel, knife and lathe or to make a person want to sing hiking down one of a multitude of his carefully crafted paths. Vanderhoof’s Access Centre holds his ultimate poem to life, a tour de force mural in wood.

Peter is survived by his “sis”, Joyce Rodseth and brother-in-law, Russ Sparks of Texada Island and his brother, Larry Sutherland from Calgary. As well, he leaves behind many relatives in Norway, Holland and Australia. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the new year.

Requests for QuotationsVanderhoof Seniors Friendship Centre

Restoration Project

Contract: Vanderhoof Seniors Friendship Centre Renovation Project

The Owner invites Quotations for:

General renovations of the Seniors Friendship Centre Building (bathrooms, and main hall). Works will generally consist of two parts. The fi rst will include renovating the washrooms including, repairing and repainting walls, installing liner panels behind water closets, urinals, and sinks, replacing water closets, replacing urinals, replacing sinks, installing new countertops, adding new dividers at urinals, adding lighting, replacing fl oor base, replacing fl oor, and renovating entry doors.

The second portion will include upgrades to the main hall and entranceway including, repairing and repainting walls, repainting trim, replacing fl ooring from front entrance to stage front and west exit area (4000 sqr feet), replacing ceiling tiles to 3,100 sq. feet.

Quotation Forms will be available during normal business hours at:

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

On or after 8:30am, Thursday, December 4, 2014

Request for Quotations is scheduled to close:

Closing Time: 3:00 p.m. (local time)

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2014

Address: District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 Email: deputy@district.vanderhoof.ca

Direct all inquiries regarding this Request for Quotations to:

Attention: Gavin Ireland, Deputy Corporate Offi cer

IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Quotations received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened to the Submitter. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LOUIS

CHRISTENSEN,Deceased

Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of January, 2015, after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:BRADLEY SMITH,

SolicitorNOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

FRANCES ELLEN ALMOND,Deceased

Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of January, 2015, after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:BRADLEY SMITH,

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

10 December 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.2m (2792.71 ft.)SLS Discharge: 34.31 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approxi-mately the current level until April 2015

Visit website www.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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Rentals

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

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

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250-567-4208

Townhouses3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430

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Recreational/RentFor rent: Available Jan 1 Half du-plex 2bdrm upstairs/2 bdrm down-stairs. Pets negotiable, no smokingDmg deposit & references required Call 250 524-0371

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Employment

Help Wanted

Industrial / Automotive Sales RepresentativesWe are a large company based in Fort St. John, BC

that is looking for INDUSTRIAL /

AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES

to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation ($105,600/year), benefi ts

and bonus program. Sales experience is not

necessary but an industrial background would be a

defi nite asset. Please forward your

resume to: human.resources.depart1

@gmail.com

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Trades, TechnicalCEDA is Hiring!

Labourers & Operators – Turnaround Projects

Qualifi cations include:• Physically demanding• Clean driver’s abstract• Travel within Alberta• Class 1/3 driver’s license

an asset

To submit resumeplease visit online:

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Services

Financial ServicesARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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Employment

PROPOSED FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT

Fraser Lake Sawmills will hold a public viewing of the proposed Amendment 9 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts. This amendment will exempt Fraser Lake Sawmills from specifying a result and strategy in relation to the established Visual Quality Objectives within the SFN Forest Development Unit. The amendment will apply to eleven scenic areas within the SFN Forest Development Unit. The SFN Forest Development Unit is located north of Fraser Lake and west of Ormand Creek with smaller portions south of Fraser and Francois Lake.The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16. Persons may review the plan at the location during business hours. Written comments may be submitted in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to:

Fraser Lake SawmillsAttention: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F

P.O. Box 100Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0

Comments must be received in writing no later than 5:00 pm on February 16, 2015. For further information, please contact Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F. at 250-699-6235

VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

EXCAVATING

PLUMBING

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

PLUMBING

SchneiderSchneiderServices Ltd.Services Ltd.

PLUMBING/HEATING/GASFITTINGSOLAR THERMAL

Box 2033Vanderhoof 250-567-3010

C I E0697864 BC Ltd.

Central Interior Excavating

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: info@centralinteriorex.comExcavators, Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

Journeyman & Apprentice:

All-Peace Industrial Contractors is a fast growing organization based in the Peace Country with upcoming opportunities for work in your local area. We are seeking candidates who would like to participate in our company’s growth by working on local projects with the ability to travel to remote locations to do temporary assignments.Our vision at All-Peace is to maintain our core values of Development, Engagement and Compliance by developing our people, engaging you in what you’re good at and having a compliance based safety program to ensure your safety needs are met and to grow our client base within the communities we live and work in.QUALIFICATIONS: · Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-screening access test · Good oral and written communications · Well developed organizational skills and time management abilities · Proficient with latest technology incl. smart phones & Microsoft programsALL-PEACE OFFERS: · Competitive wages · Comprehensive group benefits program · Health Plan · Safe Work Environment

If you have the necessary skills and believe you would fit into our vision to be a successful trades company, email your resume to

careers@apind.ca or fax to 1-866-833-2032.

Calling all Seniors! - Come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and

Thursday afternoons. Come and have some fun at the Friendship Centre!

Everybody welcome, we would love to see you.

Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus. You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experienc-es in the week ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow your-self to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

days ahead. A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue. Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you may prefer to keep to yourself this week, but you are more likely to be surrounded by friends and family. Make the most of this time with loved ones.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier. You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you tend to get restless with routine, so take some time to switch things up this week. Take a different route to work or school. Otherwise, make new friends.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road. If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, now is a great time to aim for a promotion at work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both person-al plans and career goals come to fruition. Enjoy the ride in the days ahead.

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2110 Ryley Ave., Vanderhoof250-567-6000

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