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Sixty-fi ve pounds of marijuana was seized during a RCMP impaired driving check in Fra-ser Lake on Highway 16 and Francois Lake Road at 10:15 p.m on Feb. 6.

Two men — Hoa Hung Duong and Ly Sau Phuc, aged 49 and 39 respectively — have been taken into custody and are charged for two counts of possession for the purpose of traffi ck-ing.

At the check, a Fraser Lake RCMP offi cer was inspecting a vehicle for defects, leading into a Wildlife Act investigation and then a Controlled Drug and Substance Act investiga-tion, states the police in a media release.

The two men are scheduled to appear in Fort St. James Provincial Court on Feb. 15.

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Vanderhoof’s pool is now another $100,000 closer to town, thanks to recent do-nations from TransCanada and the Nak’azdli First Nation last week.

On Feb. 12, representatives of the com-pany’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project

announced its $50,000 donation to the Van-derhoof Aquatic Centre at the District of Vanderhoof offi ce.

Earlier last week, the Nak’azdli First Na-tion also contributed $50,000 to the Vander-hoof Pool Society’s $500,000 fundraising goal.

Including recent four-digit donations from various community members, the soci-

ety has now raised $450,000.“We’re pleased to be able to invest in this

important leisure and recreation facility, that will support Vanderhoof’s healthy, active community,” said Greg Cano, project plan-ning and execution director of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project.

The proposed 670-kilometre natural gas pipeline will extend from the Groundbirch

area near Dawson Creek to the proposed LNG Canada liquifi ed natural gas export fa-cility near Kitimat.

For the proposed pipeline that would pass 10 kilometres north of Vanderhoof, Trans-Canada is also discussing a potential self-suffi cient camp for its construction by Van-

Fraser Lake drug bust

From hypothesis to conclusion: Vanderhoof science fair week

See AQUATIC CENTRE, page 2

TransCanada, Nak’azdli donates to ‘hoof pool

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Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner from W. L. McLeod Elementary demonstrates a Gauss gun, an accelerating device made of magnetic balls, during the annual science fair on Feb. 9. See SCIENCE FAIR on page 10 to 11.

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Fraser Lake RCMP seized 65 pounds of marijuana at a road block on Feb. 6.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Regular Board Mee ngs of the Board of Educa on of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of February and March 2016 will be held as follows:

February 22, 2016Video-Conference

March 21, 2016School Board O ce, Vanderhoof, BC

Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board O ce.

These mee ngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to a end.

Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer

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Age limit for contributing to an RRSPDecember 31 of the year you turn 71 years of age is the last day you can make a contribution to your RRSP. Generally, an RRSP must mature by the last day of the year in which you turn 71. On maturity, the funds must be withdrawn, transferred to a RRIF, or used to purchase an annuity. There are no immediate tax implications when amounts are transferred to a RRIF or used to purchase an annuity. However, if funds are withdrawn from your RRSP, tax will be withheld and the amount withdrawn has to be included in your income for the year in which it is withdrawn.You can contribute to an RRSP under which your spouse or common-law partner is the annuitant until the end of the year your spouse or common-law partner turns 71.

How much can I contribute and deduct?Generally, the amount you can contribute to your RRSPs or your spouse or common-law partner’s RRSPs, for a given tax year without tax implications is determined by your RRSP deduction limit, this amount can be found on your 2014 notice of assessment. This is often called your “contribution room.” Amounts that you contribute above this limit may be considered excess contributions (over-contributions).Your RRSP deduction limit is the amount of RRSP contributions that you can deduct on your tax return for a given year.

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-derhoof’s airport, though no activity for the project may come to town until 2017, states Kiel Giddens, the project liaison for land, community, and aboriginal relations.

The $12-million aquatic cen-

tre will include a 25-metre pool, a warm water leisure pool, hot tub, as well as universal dressing rooms.

“Our community has always sensed that an aquatic centre would be great for attracting new families to our region. This recre-ation facility will be an asset for youth, seniors and families,” said

Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thies-sen. “This support from Coastal GasLink will go a long way, in not only allowing us to realize our vision, but will leave a legacy for generations to come.”

Last December, the District of Vanderhoof received $100,000 from the Nechako-Kitamaat De-velopment Fund Society to go to-

wards the aquatic centre’s design — the cost of which totals $473,752.

The remaining amount for the design would come from the district’s pool re-serve, set aside in 2015’s budget. Including engi-neering and architectural work, designing the pool will be a year-long pro-cess, including community consultation, said CAO Tom Clement.

Funds currently committed to Vanderhoof pool:Referendum                             $4,000,000   RDBN Area “F” $500,000   RDBN Area “D”                             $200,000     DoV (Gas Tax)                               $700,000 Northern Development                   $250,000TransCanada $50,000Pool Society $450,000Total: $6,150,000

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BRIEFLYSUMMER CABIN

BREAK-AND-ENTER ALERTThree cases of seasonal cabin break-

and-enter have been reported so far this year in Cluculz Lake, with the most recent case reported on Feb. 5.

Only minor items were lost from the incidents, including a .22 rifl e, Sgt. Svend Nielsen said.

The small spike in these crimes may be a common problem at this time of year, as the cabins become less used during wintertime, he added

Though the incidents were reported re-cently, the break-and-entering could have happened over several weeks this season.

Two of the locations have been checked by the RCMP’s forensics team, who gath-ered physical evidence, including fi nger-prints, for the continuing investigation.

The police advises cabin owners to leave the property bare or keep valuables hidden — such as storing fi rearms in gun safes at home.

BURRARD BRIDGE HOLDUPOn Feb. 9, a false complaint of a young

boy jumping off Burrard bridge was report-ed to Vanderhoof’s RCMP at 3:30 p.m.

A man reportedly saw a child on a bike going off the bridge’s east side railing, but the police quickly proved that nothing had happened, according to physical evidence, Nielsen said.

Bike marks on the pedestrian walkway were observed to have continued along the path, with no indication left behind on the bridge’s railing, nor on the ice below. An individual could not have slipped into the river as well, given the thickness of the ice at the time, Nielsen added.

The man was determined to be halluci-nating, as he relayed further observations that on-scene RCMP members did not per-ceive.

Neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor in the false report, and the man was taken to the hospital, Nielsen said.

STRAY BELONGINGS OVERBOARDVanderhoof’s police received two to

three reports of items falling off pickup trucks on the road last week.

Though no accidents have been caused by the fallen debris, the RCMP advised drivers to secure all loads before hitting the road — vehicles with insecure loads could be fi ned for $109.

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

Police Update

A time for parents/caregivers to come together and support one another while sharing positive experi-ences around town and through a variety of activities bonding with their preschoolers.

Drop-in every Wednesday 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m from Feb. 3 to March 23, with beverages and snacks.

Feb. 17StorytimeFraser Lake Library

Feb. 24Families in the KitchenCNC/Learning Centre

March 2Braids, Hair Care, Pic-tures & Dress Up!Arena Complex(downstairs)

March 9Banner CraftAutumn Services

March 16Hula Hooping & MusicArena Complex (upstairs)

Fraser LakeTots Around Town

NORTH VANCOUVER - Education Minister Mike Bernier has said the Province is moving forward to address concerns raised by the auditor general of British Columbia and education part-ners about the disproportionately high number of Aboriginal students receiving Evergreen Certifi -cates.

British Columbia schools will no longer be al-lowed to issue Evergreen Certifi cates to students unless they are classifi ed as students with special needs and have an Individual Education Plan - en-suring the certifi cates are used only for their origi-

nal purpose.The change was made at the request of the First

Nations Education Steering Committee, the Brit-ish Columbia School Trustees Association and British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Restrict-ing the use of Evergreen Certifi cates was also a recommendation made by the auditor general of British Columbia in her report, An Audit of the Education of Aboriginal Students in the B.C. Pub-lic School System, released in November 2015.

The Evergreen is a B.C. school-completion certifi cate awarded to students with a special

needs designation. It is not a graduation certifi cate like the Dogwood and is usually not suffi cient for direct entry into most post-secondary programs.

Government’s goal is to ensure all students re-ceive a Dogwood diploma prior to leaving school so they are prepared for university, college and skills training so they can take advantage of Brit-ish Columbia’s strong and growing economy.

The changes support the Ministry of Educa-tion’s work to increase the six-year graduation rate for Aboriginal students, which has risen from 39% in 2000-01 to an all-time high of 63% in 2014-15.

B.C.: certifi cate rules change to increase aboriginal post-secondary enrollment

VICTORIA - New regulations are in place to clarify and toughen the consequences of drinking and drug affected driving in British Columbia, strengthening the Prov-ince’s resolve to have the safest roads in North America by 2020.

Under the new program, driv-ers with certain serious prohibi-tions for drinking and drug af-fected driving are now required to participate in mandatory remedial programs designed to prevent this high risk and irresponsible behav-iour from reoccurring.

Driving while affected by drugs or alcohol is a signifi cant public health and safety concern of this government. In 2014, drinking and driving contributed to the death of 61 people on our roads -

that’s 61 completely preventable deaths due to poor choices.

Once a mandatory referral is made, drivers will be required to participate in the Responsible Driver Program (RDP), which fo-cuses on education and counsel-ling, and/or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), for which a device is installed in the vehicle to pre-vent drivers from driving if they have consumed alcohol.

Quick Facts: * The new regulations apply to

drivers caught driving while af-fected by drugs or alcohol who ac-cumulate between 6-16 remedial program points within fi ve years.

* Since the 2010 implemen-tation of the Immediate Road-

side Prohibition (IRP) program, there has been an estimated 260 lives saved and a 52% reduction in alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths.

* Drivers who receive a 90 Day IRP or accumulate points through repeat alcohol and drug related driving events will be required to participate in remedial programs.

* Research shows a 90% reduc-tion in repeat drinking and driving while the Ignition Interlock Pro-gram (IIP) device is installed.

* IRP’s administrative sanc-tions have seen a reduction of 6,000 Criminal Code Impaired Driving court cases per year since 2010.

* There is no reconsideration process for mandatory referrals.

Province toughens up drinking and driving laws

Preparing for upcoming anti-bullying fl ash mob

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Earlier this month, students from W. L. McLeod Elementary practised for the Vanderhoof schools-wide fl ash mob for Pink Shirt Day.

At 12:30 p.m on Feb. 24, over 800 Vanderhoof kids, decked in pink, will rock Burrard Avenue in downtown Vanderhoof to dance against bullying. The community is invited to join by dressing in pink and lining Burrard Ave, in support of anti-bullying.

The 38th annual Festival of the Perform-ing Arts will take place from March 7 to 15 at the NVSS Integris Community Theatre.

Monday March 7, Speech Arts

Friday March 11,Strings

Monday March 14,Piano

Tuesday March 15, 7:30 p.m. Piano workshop

Sunday March 20, 2:30 p.m. Spring Arts Gala Concert

Adjudicator profi les to come next week.

Upcoming local arts festival

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Simply put carcinogens promote the development of cancer; They can be found in the air, food, water, clothes and things we come into contact with on a daily basis. Carcinogens promote the development of cancer by either mutating a cell, or damaging it in some way that may promote cancer to take hold and spread. Limiting your intake or exposure to common carcinogens is a great way to prevent cancer from taking hold. ... easier said than done.

You can fi nd a list in the American cancer organization website www.cancer.org. You will notice that the amount of carcinogens is..well..a lot.. so it would be almost safe to say that staying natural is your best but for staying healthier. Avoiding even the small things can minimize your risk, avoiding carcinogens would be amazing, but if that is not possible stay natural when it comes to cosmetics & household products at least, since our exposure to them is common. Your biggest hint is ‘if you can’t read it, do your research. This may seem like a lot, but if you are surrounding yourself with these items, it would be good to know any risks associated with them or their ingredients. Be wary of claims that items may be considered safe because they have an ‘acceptable level’ this becomes a large problem when more than one item is used (as is often the case in cosmetics and household products), suddenly they become a much bigger problem as they combine and their carcinogen content is added unto itself with each product used.

Some safety guidelines: · Read all labels, be aware of their uses, especially aerosols, paints etc · Lave products in their original packaging and original labels to prevent misuse or poisoning · Do not mix products that may be similar or from a different company, as the chemicals could interact for a negative effect · If you are pregnant – avoid toxic exposure, or exposure to a host of chemicals · Use in a well ventilated space (true for air fresheners which we tend to use with doors and windows closed – more on that in the next article) don’t forget to us proper protection (eye wear, ventilator etc) · Clean up after using hazardous products, avoid leaving them for ‘later’. Be sure to seal containers properly to avoid exposure or accidental ingestion. · A common carcinogen found in household products such a cat litter? Crystalline silica – be sure to known your common products.

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Vanderhoof’s work-force now has 10 new heavy equipment opera-tors, thanks to a funded program targeting those who would normally be unable to access the in-dustrial training.

On Jan. 26, gradu-ates of the College of New Caledonia’s Heavy Equipment Operator program in Vanderhoof celebrated and were presented with certifi -cates of completion on campus.

“It’s the fi rst program of its kind at CNC,” said Aboriginal Support Worker Reg Mueller, who was involved with the program’s student recruitment and sup-port. “The students now have experience oper-ating most pieces of equipment.”

Funded by the Min-istry of Jobs, Skills and Tourism, the HEO pro-gram focused on provid-ing students with hands-on equipment operations training complemented by industry recognized safety training, as re-quested by industry sup-porters, CNC states.

Started at the end of last October, the 12-week program followed the Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) cur-riculum and students received 200 hours of machine time.

Though end of Janu-ary may not be the best

timing for job search for the graduates, the col-lege will follow up with students and continue to make connections within the community for job prospects, Muel-ler said.

He advises students to “pound pavement and make calls to compa-nies with resumes,” or become an entrepreneur by making a business plan, buying their own equipment, and starting their own company.

“Start from the bot-tom up, get your foot in the door,” Mueller said, adding that students can also challenge the Red Seal, an interprovincial and territorial standard for certifi ed tradespeo-ple. “I hope to see peo-ple with jobs in the next three to six months.”

Twelve students were enrolled in the course, with one par-ticipant fi nding employ-ment in Alberta before the end of the program and another moving out of Canada in December.

For HEO gradu-ate Heather Alexis, the program prepared her for entry into industry, covering different skills related to both logging and road maintenance, she said.

“I wanted to try to get my foot into the door; this makes a big impact,” Alexis said. “I want to go further in the Red Seal.”

As a single mother with two children aged

Rio Tinto has partnered with Indspire through a $1 million contribution to establish the Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students. Rio Tinto’s contri-bution is being matched by the Canadian govern-ment, for a total of $2 million.

Alf Barrios, chief executive of Rio Tinto’s alu-minium group stated: “We are very proud to estab-lish the Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students through our partnership with Indspire, an Indige-nous-led charity that invests in the education of In-digenous people in Canada.”

“Rio Tinto has been invested in Canada for over 100 years and we have a long history of working closely with Indigenous people across this great county. At Rio Tinto, we know just how critical education is to the success of the communities in which we work, and to the success of our business.”

“Through our partnership with Indspire, we aim to provide the chance to all Indigenous youth in the areas we operate to pursue further training and/or studies after high school so that they are equipped for leadership positions in the future.”

The announcement was made in Vancouver,

B.C. at Indspire’s Soaring: Indigenous Youth Ca-reer Conference, an event where Indigenous high school students gather to learn about career and postsecondary education options.

The Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous students is designed to offer fi nancial support to Indigenous students who are enrolled or would like to enrol in post-secondary studies.

It gives young people the chance to obtain a di-ploma, degree, certifi cate, academic upgrading, or apprenticeship program with fi nancial assistance.

The award prioritizes students in science, tech-nology, engineering and math disciplines but is also available more broadly to students in any discipline including trades and is available to students of any age pursuing post-secondary education including adult learners.

There are three application deadlines for the award: 15 February, 1 June, and 1 November 2016.

Successful applicants are eligible for the fund-ing upon completion of high school.

For more information about the award, visit: www.indspire.ca/apply.

Rio Tinto and Indspire launch $2 million award program

Heavy equipment training for the low-income

fi ve and under, Alexis found the coursework challenging, and she looks to expand her skills into mining and bridging as well.

“If I can get into ev-erything, I can do this in the fall, and that in the summer, so I don’t need to sit around,” she said. “And later, way down in the road, start my own company up.”

She added, “I’m happy with the accom-plishment I have done; when I fi rst started I was rock bottom, I had noth-ing going for me.”

Also offered at CNC’s campuses in Mackenzie and Prince

George, the HEO pro-gram in Vanderhoof was supported by in-kind donations from GC Forest Enterprise, White River Contract-ing, Takla Lake First Nation, M4 Enterprises and Pitka Logging.

“We are very grate-ful to the Ministry for providing this funding,” said CNC President, Henry Reiser.

“This course has provided a number of individuals, who are typically unable to ac-cess these sort of oppor-tunities, with training that is supported and asked for by our local industry partners.” 

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SYRIAN REFUGEES TO VANDERHOOF

Tyler Janzen, from the leadership team of North-side Church, presented the community group’s intention to sponsor and welcome a Syrian family to Vanderhoof this year. More detail on this initiative to come.

REDMOND FLATS CONSERVATION

The District of Vander-hoof will sign a memoran-dum of understanding with Ducks Unlimited Canada, as well as the Vanderhoof Fish and Game Club, on con-serving the Redmond Flats property as a green space with trail network for the community. More detail on this project to come.

50TH FALL FAIR CELEBRATION

The District will be partnering with the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society to celebrate not only the 50th fall fair, but also Vander-hoof’s 90th birthday.

NECHAKO VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATION’S

ARENA REQUESTIn conjunction with a day

of rodeo events on Apr. 23, Vanderhoof’s association is also looking to host a dance at the district’s arena in the evening.

The district council has declined the association’s request to waive arena fees for the weekend, as it is not a non-profi t event and the district has already supported

Council notes

Jeff NagelBlack Press

Insurance fraudsters are increasingly being tripped up online by their own social media post-ings.

ICBC says it opened 2,350 cyber cases last year where investiga-tors used social media or other online postings to try to uncover suspected fraudulent or exaggerated crash claims.

“Social media is a growing area that’s been highly successful for us,” said Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBC’s Spe-cial Investigations Unit.

“When you’ve got pictures and you’ve got video and you’ve got posts of what you’ve been doing, it’s pretty hard for anybody to look at that and say you’re telling the truth when you’ve exaggerated.”

Fairbridge said the dedicated unit now has 10 investigators dedicated to cyber cases, up from two when it was started in 2010.

About 70 per cent of their in-vestigations have some effect in re-ducing payout costs or leading to a complete denial.

One 2015 example was a B.C.

woman who claimed crash inju-ries kept her from returning to work as a hairdresser, but posted on Twitter and Facebook about hiking, running and being one of the “hardest hitters” on the roller derby team she’d just joined. She settled for half her original claim after being confronted with her social media posts.

In another case that went to court, a woman sought $1 million after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. A judge awarded her just $20,000 and ordered her to pay $34,000 in ICBC costs af-

ter deciding from social media posts and other evidence that she’d grossly ex-aggerated her in-juries.

Other phony claimants were undone by their friends’ social media postings.

A Lower Mainland man said he couldn’t go back to his desk job after a crash but inves-tigators found a friend’s Face-book photo of him later running

a grueling obstacle race in Whis-tler, as well as a video of him tak-ing down an opponent in a mixed martial arts bout. Shown the evi-dence, he quickly settled, citing a miraculous recovery.

ICBC also denied a Kamloops man’s claim that vandals burned his truck after fi nding evidence the fi re was suspicious and a Craigslist posting trying to sell the truck because he couldn’t af-ford to pay for its repairs.

Penalties may go beyond re-duced or denied payouts.

Crash fraudsters busted by social mediaFairbridge said there were 520

successful fraud convictions in the last fi ve years, some leading to jail time.

Those convicted may not be able to cross the border again or may have trouble getting a loan or a job, he noted.

Asked if fraudsters are getting wise and going dark on social media after a claim, Fairbridge said no.

“People can’t help themselves.”An estimated 10 to 20 per cent of

auto insurance claims are fraudulent or exaggerated, costing an extra $600 million a year in B.C. and adding $100 to the insurance premiums of the average driver.

“We’re not going to tolerate that, we’re not going to pass those costs along to honest customers,” Fair-bridge said.

the rodeo through other funding.

INTEGRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE

The District has committed up to $100,000 to cover a potential shortfall in funding for the Integris Commu-nity Centre.

Application for $202,000 of

provincial and federal grants is cur-rently pending approval. After recent discussion with funders and due to the recent change in government, the district’s confi dence in receiving federal funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces program is low.

The total renovation costs are estimated to be $650,000, for which

$453,000 has been secured so far through grants from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund, the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the YMCA of Northern BC, as well the District of Vanderhoof.

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OPINIONExpress

We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund

of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Published by Black Press Ltd at 150 West Columbia Street, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Flavio NienowLakes District News

Last week Facebook celebrated its twelfth birthday (I know, I feel old too). This social network, which has been around since 2004, now has about 1.6 billion users.

Have you ever stopped to think just how much this social network has changed your life?

Maybe it was a subtle change. Maybe before Facebook you took pho-tos of your meal and sent them by regular mail to all your friends. Then they had to send you a letter back saying that they ‘liked’ your photo (I can only imagine this was a very long process).

Or maybe this social network has signifi cantly changed your life. For someone who has travelled a lot like me, I know for a fact that I would have lost touch with dozens - maybe hundreds - of people had Facebook not existed.

Sure, maybe posting photos of your meals is not the ideal use of this social network, but I fi nd it absolutely incredible that I know what my friends in Australia ate for lunch today. Sure, you can call distant friends once in a while to catch up, but being able to follow their routines, see their photos and know what they’re up to on a daily basis is an incredible thing.

Facebook has become one of the most used social networks in the world, and on its birthday users decided to share just how much their lives have changed over the last 12 years.

Last week Twitter was fl ooded with the hashtag #BeforeFacebookI (and I confess I got a little distracted while looking for examples for this editorial because some of those posts were hilarious). I selected a few of those posts because I know you will relate to at least some of them:

“Before Facebook I had to stalk my exes with binoculars and camou-fl age gear.”

“Before Facebook I adjusted my privacy settings by closing my blinds.”

“Before Facebook I never announced to every burglar in the surround-ing area that I was leaving on vacation for two whole weeks.”

“Before Facebook I assumed everyone knew the difference between their, they’re and there. But we were wrong. Very wrong.”

“Before Facebook I only assumed I was left out of social occasions. Now I have photographic proof.”

“Before Facebook I had to go door to door and ask my neighbors if they liked the photos I took at the local Taco Bell.”

Last week the social network’s team also revealed just how closely the site’s 1.6 billion users are now connected to each other. Do you remem-ber that ‘six degrees of separation’ theory which found that two random

How important is Facebook?

Tom FletcherBlack Press

With a world-wide slump in oil and natural gas prices extending further than expected, the Shell-led liquefi ed natural gas project proposed for Kitimat has delayed its fi nal investment decision until the end of the year.

Backed by a consortium of Shell Canada, Korea Gas, MI5t-subishi and PetroChina, the LNG Canada project is a key part of the B.C. government’s bid to enter the global LNG export market. Along with delays on the Petronas-led Pacifi c Northwest LNG proposed for Prince Rupert, the chances of a large LNG project being under construction by the 2017 provin-cial election have faded.

Premier Christy Clark was attending an industrial develop-ment conference in Ottawa when the delay was revealed in Shell’s

quarterly update. As with other global energy companies, the glut of oil resulted in a 44 per cent in earnings for Shell compared to the same quarter last year.

Clark, who rode the prospect of an LNG revenue bonanza to victory in the 2013 B.C. election, acknowledged that the delay is signifi cant.

“What I was pleased to see, though, is that Shell has recon-fi rmed its intention to make a fi nal investment decision this year, even in these very uncertain times,” Clark said.

LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz was attending the same conference and he noted that the delay means all four international partners have agreed to stay with the project.

“LNG Canada is in great shape as a project,” Calitz said. “We have all our federal and provincial environmental approvals in place,

and the National Energy Board re-cently decided that they support a 40-year export licence.”

Another factor in the delay is the ongoing Shell takeover of British Gas Group, which had its own proposal to build a pipeline and LNG terminal in the Prince Rupert area.

LNG Canada has an agree-ment with TransCanada Corp. to build a pipeline through the Rocky Mountains from northeastern B.C., where Shell and others have major gas drilling operations in the Mont-ney shale near Dawson Creek and other gas-rich formations.

Pacifi c Northwest LNG is still waiting for its federal environ-mental permit, after redesigning its LNG tanker port proposed for Lelu Island near the Prince Rupert port. Local protests have dogged the project over its potential im-pact on salmon in the Skeena River.

Shell postpones LNG decision to late 2016

strangers could be linked via no more than fi ve intermediaries?

Well, according to Facebook, we are getting more and more connected.

The degrees of separation be-tween a typical pair of Facebook users have decreased to 3.57 de-grees, down from about 3.74 de-grees in 2011 (This might be a

good time to try to connect with Oprah and see if she can solve all of our problems).

But if on the one hand Face-book has made us more con-nected, on the other hand it might have made it more diffi cult for us to ‘unplug.’ According to a study conducted by comScore Canada in 2015, Canadians are among

the biggest online addicts in the world, spending an average of 36.3 hours browsing the Internet in one month’s time.

Facebook has certainly made it easier for us to connect with each other, but this might not be such a positive thing unless we are ac-tually out in the world connecting with each other.

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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 yearsFort St. James celebrating 210 years

Did you know....Taken from the Omineca

Express 1986

On March 29, 1924, 502 Estonians arrived in Fort St. James led by Sir John Pitka. They settled in Fort St. James under the auspices of the lands department.

On May 3, 1924, Sir John Pitka built a log house four miles from Fort St. James on Sowchea Creek.

***During the late 1930’s, part of

a Mammoth tusk was found in Pit Number 1 at Germansen Ventures Mine at Germansen Landing. It was in an old river channel which had been buried during the ice age. It had been washed up by the monitors and it is likely that other parts had been washed away.

***The Mandalay Ranch, owned by

J.J. Whitacres of Vancouver and run by the George Lopers, was sold on January 4, 1936. It is a showplace ranch on the Stuart River.

***Simon Fraser, 1776 to 1862, was

an explorer and founded Fort St. James in 1806. He governed New Caledonia from 1806 to 1809. The Fraser River is named after him.

***The wharf has been maintained at

the site at the north east side of Stu-art Lake by the Provincial Govern-ment since it was built in 1928 at a cost of $6,000.

***Lake scows used to ply the Lake

carrying freight to Takla Landing and other settlements along the Stuart, Trembleur and Takla Lakes. At that time there were no roads into these areas. Although there are now roads into most of these areas, barges still carry freight up and down the lakes, in much the same way as they did more than a century and a half ago.

The only difference being today, is that the barges are gasoline or diesel-driven rather than paddle or steam.

Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald 1917

After a considerable delay the Chilco School Trustees have been successful in securing a teacher. Miss Lander of Vancouver is expect-ed to arrive here in the near future.

***W and M Hunter, A. Nelson and

Harry Clark of Jem, Alberta have been looking for mixed farming land in this district during the week.

***A car of lumber arrived last Sun-

day for the provincial government from the J.L. Ruttan sawmills at Aleza Lake.

***There have been quite a number

of land seekers in the district this week, from the prairie provinces, notwithstanding the lateness of the season.

***The Skeena river is now a rag-

ing torrent and can be heard roaring for many miles, the fl ow of water is three feet higher than the highest level during the past twenty years, and there is no sign of abatement. Already a great deal of damage has been done and the losses sustained by some ranchers has been heavy.

Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald June 1 1918

There appears to be no limit to the sphere of the German atrocities upon non-combatants, which has set practically the whole civilized world against the Teutonic race. The frightful air bombing on the hos-pitals at Etaples in France, which took place dur-ing Sunday night, May 19th, 1918 and has caused universal indignation on account of its violation to modern methods and principles of warfare, killed and wounded a number of the medical staff, nurs-ing sisters, and patients, including one of the most promising young chemists in the central interior of this province – Marshall Wylder Pineo, of the Fort Fraser Drug Company. The late Mr. Pineo was a well known and popular favorite in the Necha-ko valley, particularly in the Fort Fraser district, where he lived for several years, and was familiarly known by his numerous friends as ‘Pink’. He was a particularly good business man, and bright and clever salesman, always active and energetic and possessed plenty of ambition and self-assurance. He was one of the men who had great faith in the Nechako valley, and there appeared to be every prospect for a most successful future for him. The news of his death has caused a severe shock to his relatives and many friends who much admired his excellent traits of character. About a year ago he be-came engaged to Miss. Evelyn Mitchell of Vancou-ver, a niece of E.A. Mitchell of this town, whom had arranged to marry on his return from France. His bereaved father George E. Pineo, and mother, besides a brother and sister, reside in Calgary, and a married sister in Nova Scotia, also a brother, a doc-

tor, at Hood River in Oregon.Marshall W. Pineo was born in Berwick, Kings

county in Nova Scotia on the twenty-seventh of June, 1892. At the age of thirteen he came west and lived in Hood River, Oregon for a number of years, where he was educated. Five yeas ago he entered the employ of Holmes D. Pineo of the Fernwood Pharmacy, Victoria. In the summer of 1914 he caught the fever for the north, and with his compan-ion, E. P. Yarwood travelled to Ashcroft and then along the old government telegraph trail, and fi nally settled on a pre-emption in the Necoslie river dis-trict. The following February he entered the employ of E.A. Mitchell in his drug store at Fort Fraser, where he proved to be a most valuable assistant and salesman. On July 15th, 1916 with his companion and partner Mr. Yarwood he purchased the business known as the Fort Fraser Drug Company, and was doing well up to joining the colours.

For some considerable time Pineo has felt a dis-tinct and defi nite call to take an active part in the great confl ict raging in Flanders before he took the step. He became conscious that his services as a druggist would be more valuable to the army dur-ing these times than in his own business in Fort Fra-ser, so in April of last year he enlisted as Sapper M. Pineo (2005910) of the Canadian Medical Corps. He was fi rst stationed at St. Jean, and afterward at Valcartier camp, Quebec and later on in Montreal during the threatened conscription riot. Sapper Pineo was on duty in Halifax at the time of the aw-ful explosion, and was hurt on the head and face. He went overseas last February and after doing ser-vice in hospitals in France was killed at Etaples on the nineteenth of this month during an air raid.

Fort Fraser Chemist pays supreme sacrifi ce

Vanderhoof Herald 1917

Vanderhoof Herald 1917

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINSTBULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24

JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24

Purchase a Pink Shirt at London Drugs or pinkshirtday.cato support anti-bullying programs in B.C.

PINKSHIRTDAY.CA #pinkshirtday@pinkshirtday

Recognizing cyberbullyingBefore social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bul-lying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent.According to Cyberbullying statis-tics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber-bullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying.Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyber-bullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyber-bullying more diffi cult to detect and remedy than traditional bully-ing is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy.Those who engage in cyberbul-lying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be chal-lenging.Although cyberbullying is on the

rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortu-nate instances.* Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and

vice versa may not have the need for an

“emergency phone”

that can open up

a window for trouble.

* Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents

without the fear of reprimand.

Otherwise, they may hide instances

of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open.* Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and ad-dressed.* Parents can monitor and limit

their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet ap-plications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video mes-sages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas.* When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a per-son that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people stu-dents interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior.* Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefi t from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing con-cern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenom-enon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday Feb 24th

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

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COMMUNITYExpress

Submitted by Barb Ziler,Assistant coach of NVSS Junior

Girls Basketball

Congratulations to the Jr. Girls basketball team! Gold medalists in their home tournament! The girls went undefeated over the Family Day long weekend, eliminating D. P. Todd Secondary from Prince George by 70-29 to meet Cor-relieu Secondary from Quesnel in the semi fi nals with a score of 45-16. The girls then advanced to the fi nals. The girls emerged victorious with a score of 54-30 over Duchess Park!

A game to note occurred be-tween Northside Christian School and D. P. Todd.

During the overtime game, it was basket for basket when North-side scored at the buzzer to win by one at 58-57.  D.P. Todd was down to three players on the fl oor as they got into foul trouble.

Another close game was played by Fraser Lake Elementa-ry-Secondary and Cedars Chris-

tian School from Prince George, where Cedars defeated FLESS by 36-35. FLESS had no substitute players!

  Placings: 1 – NVSS2- Duchess B3 – Correlieu4 – PGSS5 – Cedars---won by one point.6- FLESS7- Northside ---won by one point8 – DP Todd Scores: NVSS beat DP Todd  70-29Correlieu beat FLESS  38- 25PGSS beat Northside  59-22Duchess B beat Cedars  52-41FLESS beat DP Todd   50-29Cedars beat Northside  42-19NVSS beat Correlieu  45-16Duchess B beat PGSS   53-32Northside beat DP Todd  58-57Cedars beat FLESS  36-35Correlieu beat PGSS  50-39NVSS beat Duchess B  54-30

SUBMITTED photo

Coach: Debra MontgomeryAssistant Coaches: Darlene Turner and Barb ZilerPlayers:  Kaitlin Montgomery, Isabelle Turgeon, Hannah Turner, Amy Friesen, Chelsey Ziler, Alyssa Dowswell, Kennedy Andres, Gracie Schneider, Hannah Andres, Cassidy Penner  (missing Kattie Sam)

Junior basketball girls scoring gold at home

Beliefs stand fi rm against bullying: studentsVivian Chui

Omineca Express

As Pink Shirt Day, the annual Canada-wide event for anti-bullying awareness, approaches next Wednes-day, some of Vanderhoof’s students from W. L. McLeod Elementary ex-presses their ideas on bullying.

While some saw or experienced little bullying in school, others have observed incidents between classes.

“There was a girl very perky, and another girl didn’t like that,” recalled Kora Manwaring, Grade 5. “They kept yelling at her.”

Sophia Anderson, Grade 4, has also seen bullying before. “There was a really tiny kid, and another kept pushing him around,” she said.

On Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m., over 800 Vanderhoof kids, decked in pink, will rock Burrard Avenue in down-town Vanderhoof to dance against bullying. The community is invited to join by dressing in pink and lin-ing Burrard Ave, in support of anti-bullying.

Based on the song “Believe” from popular Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, this year’s campaign in Vanderhoof also includes pink post-ers, to be displayed on storefronts, for all of the community to contrib-ute their ideas on their beliefs.

“As we chat in class, it’s not about what’s real or not, rainbows and unicorns, but more about what we believe to make this world a better place,” said principal Libby Hart.

(Front) Charlee McIntyre, Grade 6“I believe in the love of horses; I’ve always liked them since I was little. I have three hors-es; 18, 26, and two and a half years old.I believe in never giving up, because someone has dreams, but they give up and never ac-complish it in the future.”

(From left to right)Sophia Anderson, Grade 4“I believe in love; I think nobody should be alone. I believe in world peace.”

Siobhan Klassen, Grade 6“I believe in living every day as if it was your last; it’s a quote I heard from my dad.You don’t want to be sad on your last day, you

should be happy. It makes you enter into a new universe.”

Sarah Mushumanski, Grade 6“I believe in choosing what you believe in. I’m Christian; I think it’s okay in believing what you want to, and nobody should stop you.I believe in the power of books. I really like books; they help you learn. Sometimes it feels like you’re really in the book.”

Kora Manwaring, Grade 5“I believe in believing. I want to have imagina-tion and believe in Santa.”

Jesse Kilpatrick, Grade 5“I believe in my dreams.”

VIVIAN CHUI phoro

Integris is accepting applications for the position of Commercial Account Manager (CAM). The CAM achieves commercial goals and results by building and maintaining close relationships with members, potential members, industry and community groups. This permanent, full-time position has the flexibility to be located out of either Prince George or Vanderhoof depending on the successful applicant’s place of residence.

We are looking for an individual with commercial lending experience and who LOVES being in the public and networking for business purposes. The successful candidate for this position will be an outgoing and energetic individual with strong communication skills and a high degree of self-initiative. Completion of an undergraduate degree in business (or a related discipline) or equivalent level of education is considered an asset.

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Vanderhoof or Prince George | Full-Time

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit us at www.integriscu.ca/careers. Upload your resume/cover letter by locating the corresponding position under the current openings tab. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, February 26th.

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NEWSExpress

Seventeen participants presented 15 projects at Mapes Elementary school’s sci-ence fair on Feb. 11.

“They did a very nice job with oral presentations and boards look great,” said teacher organizer Jim Holtz. “Some stu-dents took a long time for experiments to play out, starting in November.”

Gold Awards: Hannah Klassen (Grade 6), Ayva Lewis (Grade 5), Mackenzie Mar-tens (Grade 4)

Silver Awards: Corbet Kelemen (Grade 6), Kyla Hindmarch (Grade 6), Tanner Rempel (Grade 5), Janelle Hindmarch

(Grade 5), Evan Warkentin (Grade 5)Bronze Awards: Mara Walther (Grade

6), Reuben McLain (Grade 6), Jorden Keyowski (Grade 6), Ethan Poole (Grade 6), Margaret Poole (Grade 5), Kaylee Bell (Grade 5), Rayen Rempel (Grade 5). Travis Wheeler (Grade 5), McKenna Redcrow (Grade 5), Andrea McLain (Grade 4)

The Gold and Silver Awards go on to compete in our District Science Fair in Burns Lake on Feb. 17, and selected participants from there moved on to Prince George for the regional science fair in the following week.

Mapes Elementary scientists showcase

Above: Tanner Rempel, Grade 5, checked out the results of leaving eggs in various liquids for three weeks. “The egg absorbed vinegar like a sponge,” Rempel said.

Right: Corbet Kelemen, Grade 6, observed how speed varies with people of different weight skiing over packed or powder snow. “I thought it’s common knowledge that a lighter person will glide through powder faster,” Kelemen said. “A heavy person went through regardless.”

Below: Reuben McLain, Grade 6, wanted to see how candy dissolves in the body, and he examined the results of leaving different types of candy in vinegar for several hours. “If I was to do it again, I will crush up candy — do something to simulate chewing,” McLain said.

Bottom right: Hannah Klassen, Grade 6, experimented with leaving metals in various liquids such as bleach, vinegar, and salt water. “It applies to life, to see which nails you could use,” Klassen said. “Like salt water, for nails used on the coast.”

VIVIAN CHUI photos

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COMMUNITYExpress

Presenting science: W. L. McLeod and Sinkut View Elementary Science Fair

Fourteen science fair projects were presented by W. L. McLeod Elementary’s students on Feb. 9, while 56 students presented 29 projects at Sinkut View Elementary on Feb. 12.

At W. L. McLeod, the proj-ects, based on experiments or research, are voluntary, with all work independently done by students at home.

“I’m impressed at the level

and variety of the projects,” said teacher organizer Susie Blattner.

For Sinkut View Elemen-tary, it’s the school’s second year participating in science fair, with students starting in Grade 3 as well this year.

Starting with the scien-tifi c method, independent and dependent variables are introduced to Grade 5 and 6 students, with an emphasis on

measurement and background research, said principal Wade Fitzpatrick.

“Compared with last year, they’re presenting things in a better way, more graphs and making sure it fl ows, so the judge can see your thinking process.” Fitzpatrick said. “It gets students and families more involved, though we try to get most of the experiment at school.”

Kora Manwaring, Grade 5, presented research on racing pigeons at W. L. McLeod Elementary’s science fair. The idea came from her grandfather’s pi-geon Night Watch, who was sent to races in countries such as South Africa.“I’m interested in how it all works, from his hobby,” said Manwaring.

Grade 5 students Niki MacKinlay (left) and Jaylen Pedersen presented their project at W. L. McLeod Elementary on the effectiveness of different types of toothpaste on eggs stained by green tea.Asking various members of the community from different cultures about the materials used in their traditional toothpaste, the students combined the ingredients — yarrow, cloves, willow, thyme, sage, baking soda, chili peppers, charcoal, ginger, sea salt, oregano, and coconut oil — to make a new toothpaste.Eggs was used as it’s similar to the enamel on teeth, Pedersen explained. “I kind of want to be a dentist when I’m older,” she said. “My mom was a hygienist.”MacKinaly said, “It was pretty fun learning about all the different cultures and what they used a long time ago.”Dave Lawrence, a teacher and judge at the science fair, liked the global nature of the experiment. “It took into account new technology and old methods for cleaning,” Lawrence said. “Applicable to everyday life...everyone, hopefully, brushes their teeth.”

Above: Grade 6 student Aspen Craig from Sinkut View Elementary studied weathering for her project, by freezing and unfreezing dif-ferent volcanic rocks. “My mom is an archaeologist, and I thought it’s kind of cool, related to her work,” Craig said.

Left: Grade 6 students Elise Nelson (left) and Emily Manojlovic at Sinkut View Elementary experimented with lemons and limes for their project, with varying reactions emerging from the top of each fruit like volcanoes. They found more carbon dioxide produced with limes — they have higher amounts of citric acid.“It was a super easy procedure, and the last step was watch it explode,” Nelson said.

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VANDERHOOF’S VANDERHOOF’S FAITHFAITH

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 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

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

Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

767 Loop RoadEmail: NechCS@live.com

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

Christ - CenteredBible - Based

Missions - MindedNon-Denominational

Vanderhoof’s Riley Wallace, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student, was awarded a total of $2500 for Basketball and Academic Achievement, funded by An Augustana Faculty Athletic Award in Basketball and An Augustana Faculty Transfer Student Award.Three hundred and twenty UAlberta Augustana Campus students have been awarded scholarships and awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. Over $528,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augus-tana Campus in recognition of excellence in Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Leadership. Support comes from generous donors, in-vestment earnings on endowments, and from Faculty funded awards.

Shooting baskets for the win beyond home:

athletic and academic scholarship goes to Vanderhoof student

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....

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 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. Phone 250-567-8587.For more information contact 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 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 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!

***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 vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com

***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.

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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.

***PRIME RIB DINNER... at Holy Trinity Evelyn Hall, taking place on Friday, Feb 26 from 5.00-8.00pm

***We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS!...Dates are March 7- 20, 2016  and will be held at Nechako Valley Secondary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please check the website at www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako for program details

***DIVORCECARE... Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most diffi cult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You can get additional information from www.divorcecare.org.DivorceCare Group - Thursdays at 7 pm, Feb-April. 780 Loop Road in Vanderhoof (White House across from Nechako Christian Fellowship). Open to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. You can join the group at any time.For more information and to register, call or text Bob Clark 250.570.9203, June Clark 250.570.9338 or Dave Robinson 778.344.2292

***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 jobayashi@hotmail.com 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

***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.

***VANDERHOOF PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP...Do you struggle with persistent pain? Do you feel like your pain is holding your life hostage? Find it diffi cult to talk about your pain? Join us for an evening of education and understanding at the Vanderhoof Peer-Led Pain Self-Management Group can help you find answers to your questions. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. at the Vanderhoof Public Library - Multipurpose Room, 230 Stewart St E, Vanderhoof. Sharing the struggles and the solutions with other people who truly understand, in a safe environment, will help you reduce isolation, grieve the losses and gain an understanding of persistent pain and how you can take back control of your life. For more information please check out our website: www.pipain.com

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For

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In 2013, W. L. McLeod Elementary school students performed aflash mob in downtown Vanderhoof, recorded in video, for anti-bullying on Pink Shirt Day. This year, Vanderhoof’s got bigger plans for all to participate, said event organizer Kim Worthington.

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In memory of Emelia Louise

Warick June 29, 1922 –

January 21, 2016

With great sadness we announce the death of Emelia (Emilie) Louise Warick at the age of 93. Emilie passed away at Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof where she lived for the past several years.Emilie was predeceased by her parents, George and Tekla Yanicki, her sister, Marie, her brother, Walter and his wife Anne, and her beloved husband of 63 years, Joseph Stephen Warick.Emilie will be sorely missed by her daughter, Janie and husband, George LaBrash (Vanderhoof) and her son, Robert Warick and wife, Dea Freschi (White Rock).Emilie will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson. These include Kathleen LaBrash and her daughter Ayla LaBrash and Thomas Turcotte and their son Taven (Vanderhoof); Danny LaBrash (Manitoba); Meghan LaBrash and Brian Parent and their sons Joshua and Jarrett (Vanderhoof); Sara LaBrash and Christoph Sielmann (Vancouver); Rachel Warick (Vancouver); Nadine and Ondrej Havrda and their children Nikka, Alenka, and Kolya (Chilliwack), and their mother and grandmother, Edna Warick (Victoria).Emilie will also be missed by her special friend, Bob Holmes whose companionship over the past several years brought enormous joy into her life. “Aunty Emilie” will also be remembered by members of both her siblings’ families and those of her late husband Joe, as well as friends in Vanderhoof, and other communities, including Flin Flon and Snow Lake, Manitoba; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Vernon, BC.Cremation has taken place at Grace Memorial Funeral Home in Vanderhoof. A memorial mass was attended by family and friends on January 29. A celebration of Emilie’s life will be held later this year.Donations in honor of Emilie’s life are invited to be made to the Stuart Nechako Manor 3277 Hospital Road, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2.

Woode, Violet Grace (Gree-nard) March 10, 1940 - Janu-ary 28, 2016, passed into par-adise surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Many travelled long distances to be with her in the last months. All her 5 siblings and her 3 children stayed close to her through the last 5 months of her journey. Vi was one who took all her opportunities with joy and made them her own. She started her days in her garden, her kitchen was at the centre of her life and her bird houses were the delight of her grandchildren. She shared her love of the outdoors through the seasons of berry picking, hiking, skiing and watching the river migrations. She was known for her love of music and the arts, an eternal student always ready to learn something new. Violet was the oldest daughter of her home-steading/logging family in Port Alberni and was raised in all the strength of those traditions. She attended teachers training at UBC and moved to Vanderhoof in 1960 to teach in 2 room schoolhouses. Here she married, had 4 children and continued as a lifelong learner and teacher in natural ways ...ESL lessons to neighbours, volunteer preschool teacher, gave accordion and piano lessons, and found small ways to encourage others daily towards their own joy. Her strong faith in God and her ability to extend grace and live each day with joy is the legacy she leaves her children.She leaves behind her husband Gerald Woode and her children Shannon Woode and husband Lowry Olafson, Andrea Woode and husband Lane Robertson, and Joel Woode. Her grand-children Dayton Robertson, Desirae Robertson and Jillian Olafson were her pride and joy. She has been reunited with her son Christopher in spirit. She also leaves behind a large and loving extended family of her own siblings Lil-lian McIntosh, Sharon Lawler, Dave Greenard, Doug Greenard and Ev Bradbury. She passed into eternity expressing her com-plete peace with the joy of a huge smile on her face and lives on now forever in all our hearts. The family would like to thank all of the staff at St John Hospital, the home support team and especially Dr Dhillon and his oncology team whose trusting care carried Mom peacefully to the end.

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11 February 2016

Reservoir Elevation: 851.67 m (2794.22 ft.)SLS Discharge: 29.4 m3/s

Overall Snowpack: 72% of long term average

Note: This update will no longer appear in newspapers starting March 2016. If you rely on the newspaper notice and would like to continue to receive this update it will be available by email or on our webpage. Please contact me for details.

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Woode, Violet Grace (Gree-nard) March 10, 1940 - Janu-ary 28, 2016, passed into par-adise surround-ed by the love of her family and friends. Many travelled long distances to be with her in the last months. All her 5 siblings and her 3 children stayed close to her through the last 5 months of her journey. Vi was one who took all her opportunities with joy and made them her own. She started her days in her garden, her kitchen was at the centre of her life and her bird houses were the delight of her grandchildren. She shared her love of the outdoors through the seasons of berry picking, hiking, skiing and watching the river migrations. She was known for her love of music and the arts, an eternal student always ready to learn something new. Violet was the oldest daughter of her homesteading/logging family in Port Alberni and was raised in all the strength of those traditions. She attended teachers training at UBC and moved to Vanderhoof in 1960 to teach in 2 room schoolhouses. Here she married, had 4 children and continued as a lifelong learner and teacher in natural ways ...ESL lessons to neighbours, volunteer preschool teacher, gave accordion and piano lessons, and found small ways to encourage others daily towards their own joy. Her strong faith in God and her ability to extend grace and live each day with joy is the legacy she leaves her children.She leaves behind her husband Gerald Woode and her children Shannon Woode and husband Lowry Olafson, Andrea Woode and husband Lane Robertson, and Joel Woode. Her grandchildren Dayton Robertson, Desirae Robertson and Jillian Olafson were her pride and joy. She has been reunited with her son Christopher in spirit. She also leaves behind a large and loving extended family of her own siblings Lillian McIntosh, Sharon Lawler, Dave Greenard, Doug Greenard and Ev Bradbury. She passed into eternity expressing her complete peace with the joy of a huge smile on her face and lives on now forever in all our hearts. The family would like to thank all of the staff at St John Hospital, the home support team and especially Dr Dhillon and his oncology team whose trusting care carried Mom peacefully to the end.The family extends a warm welcome to come and share with us in an afternoon tea to celebrate Violet’s life on May 22, 2016 at 1pm at the Nechako Valley Seniors Centre.

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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERSSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from April 28, 2016, until September 2, 2016, (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $15.10 per hour. Preferred Qualifications:• Enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September• Previous experience relevant to the position would be an asset• Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position• Valid Class 5, BC Driver’s License, unrestricted is desirable• An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract• The ability to perform physically demanding job duties• A current WHMIS certificate Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualified to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at: http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 2, 2016 to: Human ResourcesSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca

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

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639

POSTING NO. 185E TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR/BUS DRIVER

LOCATION: Vanderhoof Bus Shop

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately

RATE OF PAY: $27.31 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Transportation Coordinator/Bus Driver at the Vanderhoof Bus Shop. This individual would assist and provide support with the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the operation and maintenance of District school bus drivers and bus mechanics.

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SKILLS & ABILITIES• Ability to understand and apply the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience/rapport with students

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Please mail, fax or email resumes to:Lynn MaksymchakDistrict Principal – Human Resources/Leadership DevelopmentSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)PO Box 129Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca

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Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Parcel Tax Roll Review PanelThe Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel to receive any complaints about the preparation of the tax rolls used in the collection of parcel taxes. In this area, the Regional District uses parcel frontage taxes for both the Fort Fraser sewer and water systems.The parcel tax rolls for these services may be inspected from February 22, 2016 to March 4, 2016 at the offices of the Regional District (37 Third Ave., Burns Lake, B.C.) during regular office hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday). In order for a complaint to be heard, it must be received in writing by 4:30 pm on March 4, 2016. If any complaints are received, the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit at 1:00 pm on Thursday March 10, 2016 in the Board Room of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (37 Third Ave., Burns Lake, B.C.) to consider written complaints received by the deadline.Further information can be obtained by phoning Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator of the Regional District (toll free at 1-800-320-3339) or by visiting the Regional District offices during regular office hours.

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NEWSExpressWinter quilters’ retreat

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Over 30 quilters and handicraftsmen from the region, as well as across the pond, gathered for creative collabora-tion and dialogue at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre from Feb. 5 to 7.

Hosted by the Nechako Quilters Guild, the biannual retreat this season included quilters from Fort St. James, Prince George, Jasper, as well as Corn-wall, England.

It’s the second time that Pat Archer, hailing from across the Atlantic Ocean, attended a quilters’ retreat in Vander-hoof — an opportunity to attend a fun event, and visit her cousin and fellow quilter Rosalie Nichiporuk at the same time, she said.

“Big hall and lights, good food and wonderful company,” Archer said. “It’s worth travelling all the way over.”

Archer was introduced into the

quilting world by her cousin four years ago and she has since taken a two-day course, she explained.

“As my husbands says, you cut up pieces of fabric, you sew them all to-gether, and hopefully it’ll look pretty,” Archer said.

Fort St. James’ Mona French, from the Takla First Nation, also attended the weekend event. She showcased many projects from over 12 years of her quilt-ing career, including a commissioned prayer quilt for Takla, memorial quilts for family, and a Vancouver Canucks-themed quilt requested by her daughter.

“All my quilts tell a story,” French said. “A lot of [my designs] come from dreams; if I’m stuck, I dream.”

She enjoys creating large quilts, advising quilters to “keep it simple, stupid.”

“Don’t over-analyze your work; do it the fi rst time, and then leave it,” she said.

Mona French of the Takla First Nation presents a memorial quilt for her father, signifi ed by the bald eagle. The Northern Lights represented Dawson City, where he had died, she said.

VIVIAN CHUI photo

VIVIAN CHUI photos

As the quilters’ retreat kicks off on Feb. 5, Eve Embree (above) presents one of her scrapbooking projects, while another participant demonstrated two-ply spinning with Gotland sheep wool (right).The weekend event provided a creative atmosphere for not only quilting, but also other handicrafts such as scrapbooking, spinning, and knitting, explained Sally Makin, a member of the Nechako Quilters Guild.

Above: On the fi rst day of the biannual quilters’ retreat on Feb. 5, attendees work on individual projects, collaborate on others, as well as offer suggestions on each other’s work, such as layout and design.