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Vanderhoof representatives were in Van-couver on October 31 for a tour of aquatic facilities similar to Vanderhoof’s future swimming pool.

Councillor Steve Little and Chief Ad-ministration Of� cer Evan Parliament toured three facilities with architect Bruce Carscad-

den who will be in Vanderhoof on November 18 to unveil new designs.

“We also toured a YMCA facility which provided some interesting revenue streams in terms of other programs that we can in-corporate with the pool,” said Parliament.

“The YMCA offers all kinds of things from daycare service to children programs to adult learning, everything that they stand for, they bundle and put in one facility, in-cluding a swimming pool. So we looked at

that operation in terms of an alternative ser-vice delivery model on how to run a pool facility.”

They also had an opportunity to receive input from the architect and the City of Van-couver to discuss whether the pool should have four lanes or six, how deep should it be, how much spectator space, how much meet-ing room space and hot tub space.

“The City of Vancouver suggested that we focus on more leisure play space and

go horizontal not vertical,” said Parliament. “Meaning don’t build a deep tank that ser-vices only a small population, go horizon-tal and increase space for seniors and kids where all the cross-sections of society can play.”

Other comments were on whether to provide space for training exercises such as scuba diving.

All of these things will be presented to council on the 18 of November.

Pool designs coming

On November 2nd, six-teen of the best runners from Nechako Valley Secondary school took part in the 43rd annual BC High School X-Country Championships at Aldergrove Lake Park in Langley.

The weather was terrible in Langley, with 50 to 80 millimetres of rain that fell during the four champion-ship races.

First, the girls’ team ran 4.3 kilometres and placed � fth overall making it the fourth time in the past � ve years that they have placed in the top six overall at the provincial level. Which made history for NVSS said coach Brian Nemethy.

On the girls’ team: Cier-ra, Kaitlyn and Georgia Verduzco, Julia Steinebach, Alison Desmarais, Brid-ian James-Schneider, Anika Wallace and Taryn Stephen.

“This is a huge accom-plishment for a small school such as NVSS,” said Ne-

methy. “My girls have to compete against school pop-ulations of 1,200 or more students and to have a team of girls run almost as fast as the teams in front of them, just shows what a small school can do if the right team dynamics are in place.”

Anika led the way for the girls and placed 74th out of about 250 girls. Julia placed 75, Georgia was 92, Kait-lyn was 98, Alison was 110, Cierra was 147, Bridian was 179 and Taryn was 172 in the Junior race.

The girls placed fourth in 2009, sixth in 2010, fourth in 2011 and now � fth in 2013.

As for the boys team, they were 19 last year and made it to 13 this year, most of the scores were very tight though.

Alexander Nemethy placed 20 overall. Charlie Borek placed 78, Kelton McKee was 127, Jonathan Mueller was 172, Patrick Harraway was 173, Kyler

NVSS X-Country Runners Make History

Boucher was 198 and Tristal Buller was 223. Linus Jia ran the Junior race and placed 201.

“Overall it was a fantastic effort made by all members at the Champion-ship race. They stepped up to the line

and gave their best,” said Nemethy. “What more could a coach ask for. I was very proud of them all.”

The NVSS girls cross-country team wore garbage bags to fight the downpour in Langley. Coach Nemethy said to embrace the rain though, there was going to be no way to avoid getting wet.

Photo by Wallace Studios

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between November 25, 2013 and January 2, 2014

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The Conservation Of� cer Service in Vanderhoof is look-ing for help from the public in tracking down those respon-sible for depositing large amounts of garbage and waste ma-terials in rural areas near Vanderhoof.

Cam Hill, Conservation Of� cer, has been trying to keep people from dumping at two different sites. One is just off Barlow Forest Service Road at 2.5 kilometres in.

In early October, Hill found what appeared to be con-struction material, shop supplies for heavy duty equipment and various other items dumped on the ground.

The other problematic site is in Mapes Pit just off Black-water Road. A freezer full of meat and a large hot tub were found along with a large pile of tires which were later set on � re releasing contaminants into the air.

When asked if he thought there were other dumping sites out there that nobody has checked, Hill said “Oh there’s lots of them.”

These dumping sites are serious problems because they can create garbage habituated bears who will then seek out more garbage and potentially cause an incident with hu-mans. Another danger is the pollutants that can be found in some of the sites. In Barlow, Hill said that he found oil � lters and cans of used motor oil, those kinds of pollutants take a long time to naturally decompose and break up.

“In 2010 and 2011 we made an absolutely huge dent and my thought was if somebody doesn’t start the cleaning pro-cess it’s never going to happen,” said Hill. “Once we got the ball rolling there was an awful lot of interest in clean-

ing up these areas. That’s what makes it sad, you get all these volunteers that volunteer their free time to clean up other people’s messes and then there’s individuals that go out there and continue to throw their garbage in the bush.”

In 2010 and 2011 Conservation Of� cer Hill and Natu-ral Resource Of� cers with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations coordinated the volunteer cleanup of over 40 illegal dump sites in the Vanderhoof area. The equivalent of more than 70 pickup loads of garbage was removed from rural areas.

Fines for littering and other pollution related offences under the Environmental Management Act can range from a simple $250 violation ticket to court imposed � nes of up $1,000,000 depending on the type and amount of material deposited.

Residents of the Nechako Valley are very fortunate to currently have access to the regional district transfer station and land� ll facilities with no tipping fees for general waste disposal.

One individual near Striegler Pit was charged $250 for dumping by Hill, but he agreed to go off and clean it up which is his ultimate goal.

“It seems like every weekend a new pile of garbage shows up,” he said.

Although Hill does have some leads into who may be responsible for the Barlow mess he is seeking the public’s help and asking for any information which may lead to the successful prosecution of those responsible.

Anyone with information on these or other � sh, wildlife or environmental crimes may contact the Conservation Of-� cer Service Call Center at 1-877-952-7277.

Illegal dumping a problem

Garbage dumped in Mapes Pit off of Blackwater Road. The garbage is from several loads and includes a hot tub as well as a freezer full of food.

Garbage at Barlow FSR.

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The District of Vanderhoof has in-stalled two large in-ground tanks to help out with � re protection services. One tank is at the corner of Derksen and McDonald Road and the other is buried near the western intersection of Loop Road and Old Loop Road.

“If you’re in an area with no � re protection, no hydrants or water mains, you have to keep transporting water all the time,” said Paul Carver, Director of Operations for Vander-hoof in an interview before the new tanks were installed. “Now we have those storage tanks there so it reduces the need for us to go back into dis-trict, so it helps the outlying areas,

Each tank holds 20,000 gallons of water to supplement � re protection

in that area. They are noticeable as big piles of dirt with warning signs nearby.

There were two tanks installed near the Vanderhoof airport that have been in service since late last year.

These tanks are actually former fuel tanks that have been repurposed to hold water. The municipal budget cost for each tank is $30,000 each. The tanks have to go through a lot of prep work and retro� tted before they can be placed in the ground.

So now there is improved � re pro-tection at the airport, not only just for the airport but also for the outlying area. These tanks will assist the � re department, whereas the � re depart-ments will not have to commute as far to obtain water. The department’s equipment will be able to draw water directly from these tanks.

Fire protection upgrade

$66 million spent to ‘talk’ about aboriginal kidsTom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. government has spent 10 years and $66 million on meetings and consultants to dis-cuss aboriginal “governance” of children in pro-tective care, while actual services such as do-mestic violence safe houses remain inadequate to meet the need.

That conclusion emerges from a new report from B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who calls it a “confused, unstable and bizarre area of pub-lic policy” where millions continue to be spent without accountability.

“For example,” Turpel-Lafond wrote, “nearly $35 million was spent discussing regional ab-original authorities, including large expendi-tures on paying people to meet, hiring consul-tants to facilitate those meetings, and producing materials of questionable practical value follow-ing such meetings that almost never addressed the actual difficulties children and youth were experiencing in their lives – issues such as pa-rental addiction, domestic violence, poverty, ne-glect and the need for mental health services or special needs support.”

Stephanie Cadieux, B.C.’s Minister of Chil-dren and Family Devel-opment, said Wednes-day she accepts the findings of the report, and agrees that the min-istry “strayed from its mandate to provide di-rect services.”

A new deputy minis-ter appointed two years ago has worked to redi-rect ministry spending to services for those in need, Cadieux said.

She acknowledged that another $8 million is being spent this fis-cal year on impractical “nation to nation” talks before consulting con-tracts expire.

NDP children and families critic Carole James said she supports the concept of delegat-ing child welfare to aboriginal communities where it’s practical to do so. But she said it’s

“appalling” that millions are spent on high-level meetings while there is an eight-month waiting list for youth mental health services.

The B.C. Liberal govern-ment has a track record of this, going back to former premier Gordon Campbell, who re-cruited a South African expert as deputy minister to impose a new aboriginal child care sys-tem, she said.

“They put out a big idea or a slogan, say they’re going to move it, and then have no plan to implement it properly, with

resources, with clear outcomes,” James said.

“The tragedy with this one is it’s aboriginal children who are suffering.”

Cadieux said it isn’t fair to conclude all the money was wasted. The ministry has better rela-tionships with aboriginal communities, and still provides direct services across the province, she said.

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C. Representative for Children and Youth.

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The Prince George RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a man not seen in a few weeks.

On the evening of Tuesday October 29, the Prince George RCMP received an out of town request to locate a Prince George man, 46-year-old Steve William Knapton.

After many checks and thorough inves-tigation, the Prince George RCMP believe Knapton has not been seen since the middle of October, possibly Sunday the 13th. He has no cell phone, no vehicle access and has not attended his place of employment. Steve also has not cashed a paycheque and missed a visit with his son, something he is not known to do.

Steve has some med-ical issues and tends to keep to himself. He is described as:

• Caucasian male• 178 cm (5’10”)• 100 kg (220 lbs)• Hazel eyes• Sandy hairIf you have any

information about Steve William KNAPTON or where he might be, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477, online at www.pgcrimestop-pers.bc.ca (English only), or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) us-ing keyword “pgtips”.

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With the cold weather fast approaching, warmth may be � rst most on your mind, so be sure to keep that in mind when planning working out, sports or other strenuous activity.Regardless of the type of workout you choose (at school, before walking, hitting the gym, martial arts etc). Warm up exercises will prevent sprains and strain that may be harmful to you continuation of activity, but a sustained injury can be deleterious to your daily activities. In winter time it is suggested that warm up exercise be increased so help prepare those already colder than normal muscles (muscles get tighter in the cold, thus injuries are more common).Some great warm up ideas, use all or combinations of them: (consider your workout and which muscles you will be using the most, be sure to target those during a warm-up)1- Static stretches - stretch your legs, arms, hamstring, quadriceps, Achilles tendon and back no matter the type of exercise you are planning. 2- Arm circles - also some side to side as well as up and down is nice3- Twist - legs stationary, twist and turn that torso4- Jumping jacks - to follow stretches and not as a starter warm up5- Walking - especially prior to a run. a good 5 minutes is great and if you feel pressed for time, here is a good place to do your arm stretches simultaneously6- Squats - a nice dif� cult all body warm up - just be sure to do them correctly7- Jump rope - (or pretend to) a little more intense to increase that heart rate (ideally tried after having completed some warm ups already)8- Mimic - imitate your work outs moves eg. Imagining the sport will activate those same muscles to a lesser degree

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

A weekly feature highlighting meetings/proposals, events important to

Vanderhoof residents.PUBLIC NOTICE

The Council of the District of Vanderhoof is presently preparing the 2014 Municipal Budget and is interested in receiving public input into the process.Individuals or groups wishing to provide input into the development of the Budget should do so in writing by November 30, 2013 to the undersigned.

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGAChief Financial OfficerDistrict of Vanderhoof

PO Box 900, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Phone: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) [email protected]

The W. L. McLeod Elementary Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place on November 30th from 9:30 – 3:30.

A great selection of crafts for gift ideas.

The W. L. McLeod Elementary Annual Christmas Craft Fair

will take place on November 30th

from 9:30 – 3:30. A great selection of crafts

for gift ideas.


Vanderhoof council is looking at op-tions to make the district more attractive to hoteliers in the hopes of building a large � agship hotel.

One local operator is looking to expand their current business and Vanderhoof may try to make it easier for businesses by taking part in a hotel evaluation study.

In the council meeting of October

28, council heard from Evan Parliament, Chief Administration Of� cer, on how to show interested parties that there is a mar-ket in Vanderhoof.

“Council needs to be aggressive and they’re going to consider how we can as-sist in locating a hotelier to come to Van-derhoof by way of incentives,” said Parlia-ment. “Working with NDIT, with NKDF, maybe doing a hotel evaluation study. All these things will be considered during the 2014 budget considerations.”

The 2014 budget discussions will be happening on November 18 and then it will go to late March or early April. The discussions will be open and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

“This is taking a proactive sort of ag-gressive approach,” said Parliament. “Working with industry to bring a hotel to Vanderhoof that can service not just the locals but service the tourists and indus-try… It is on council’s radar to aggres-sively pursue a � agship hotel.”

Hoteliers sought after

From left to right: Tyrell Arnold from Nechako Valley Community Ser-vices, Evelyn Shenk from RBC Royal Bank and Lonny Wiebe Branch Manager for RBC Royal Bank. RBC donated $500 to Nechako Valley Community Services through a program where Evelyn Shenk volunteered a mini-mum of 40 hours and RBC in turn donates funds.

RBC donates


Let’s go way back to 1933, the world was wak-ing up to the dangers in Germany but the Nechako Chronicle still didn’t have the big picture, many of the newspapers of the day did not. The one mention of Hitler went “Chancellor Hitler is making a plea for the return of several African German colonies.”

In the November 11 copy of the Nechako Chronicle in 1933 there was one article on a fa-mous singer who was refused entry into Germany. Madame Schumann-Heink was German born but because she had one Jewish grandmother she was barred from coming back into the country.

“They are doing many stupid things in present-day Germany.” Niagara Falls Review.

In Vanderhoof, the Chronicle reported an acci-dent with a gun involving two high school students. The one student was accidentally shot in both of his feet by his playmate. Probably a good thing we don’t let high school students horse around with guns these days.

On a more happy note, the Chronicle announced the marriage of Signe Larsen to Ned Jensen and ap-parently the Richards moved into a new house. And Thomas Roussel, one of the original pioneer set-tlers of the Nechako Valley, passed away.

There was also a story two women who found commercial success breeding bullfrogs on the Walking Frog Farm. They raised them to eat, taste just like chicken apparently.

One more story from 1933: a book was found to be bound in the skin of its author, published in 1837. Entitled, the Narrative of the Life of James Allen, Alias George Walton, Being His Deathbed Confession to the Warden of the Massachusetts State Prison.

Back in time to 80 years ago


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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of November and December 2013 are as follows:

November 18, 2013School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC

December 9, 2013 School Board Office,Vanderhoof, BC

These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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Jeannie McGregor and Ken Young from NVSS dress up for Halloween to show their school spirit.

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Adult Badminton every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS

gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required.

For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908.

Top: The girls cross-country holds their ribbon for � fth place aloft. Middle: The top girls run-ner for NVSS, Anika Wallace, placed 74th out around 250 runners. Bottom: Alexander Ne-methy tried for the lead but may have pushed himself too hard, he took 20th place.

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VICTORIA – Reaction was swift and scattered after the “frame-work agreement” on new oil pipelines announced last week by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford.

First, here’s what it doesn’t mean.“B.C. blinked,” according to one Toronto commentator, based on

the popular notion that B.C. gave up its claim to a share of Alberta’s resource royalties from heavy oil. Clark never made such a claim, so it would be dif� cult to give it up.

Her often-repeated condition of a “fair share” of revenues from any new oil pipelines is purposely vague, but after repeated protests from Alberta, Clark clari� ed as far back as last June that provincial royalties are not on the table. There is no constitutional way to make such a demand, a point Redford has made several times.

NDP leader Adrian Dix and the usual chorus of professional pro-testers claimed that Clark � ip-� opped, opposing the Enbridge North-ern Gateway proposal before the election and then embracing it once she was re-elected.

This is also inaccurate. Clark’s � ve conditions were set out before the May election, demanding approval by a federal environmental review, “world-leading” spill prevention and response capability on land and at sea, meeting legal requirements to consult and share ben-e� ts with aboriginal communities, and the unde� ned “fair share” for B.C.

Clark said numerous times during the campaign that the condi-tions have not been met, and made pessimistic noises about Northern Gateway, but she very carefully did not campaign against it. The B.C. Liberal platform also endorsed a Kitimat-area oil re� nery proposed by this newspaper’s owner, and Clark repeatedly referred to that sort of industrial expansion as one of the potential “fair share” compo-nents for B.C.

The B.C. Liberal government made its opposition to Northern Gateway “as currently proposed” of� cial on May 31, two weeks after the election, in its � nal submission to the federal review panel. If Clark had wanted to jump on the anti-pipeline bandwagon for politi-cal gain, that move could have been made earlier.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert said the B.C. government has taken the position that more oil will reach the West Coast, by rail if not by pipeline. I’m not sure if or when that claim was made, but it’s true that rail shipments are already permitted.

Here’s what Redford and Clark agreed on. Redford accepts B.C.’s � ve conditions, provincial royalties excluded, and Clark endorsed Redford’s proposed “Canadian Energy Strategy,” which B.C. rejected last year.

A draft of the strategy released last summer contains no specif-

Dear Editor,

I belong to Operation Legacy, a group of members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage and teaching other young people how to carry on the remembrance mes-sage.

This year, The War Amps is celebrating a major anniversary. Ninety-� ve years ago, First World War amputee veterans formed The Amputations Association of the Great War. The name was changed to The War Amputations of Cana-

da when Second World War ampu-tees joined their ranks. These men later started the CHAMP Program to assist young amputees like me.

In addition to having had the privilege of learning about Canada’s military heritage from a young age, I also know what it is like to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war amputee veterans. Because of this, I feel it is my duty to ensure that the stories of war are preserved and its lessons never forgotten.

I have been fortunate to be involved with Operation Legacy by participating in local Remem-

brance Day ceremonies and lay-ing wreaths on behalf of The War Amps. I have also donated docu-mentaries from The War Amps Military Heritage Series to the Cranbrook Public Library.

I encourage everyone – par-ticularly young people – to learn more through The War Amps Mil-itary Heritage Series documenta-ries, which are available at a cost-recovery price at waramps.ca.

Sincerely,

Nicole ByfordOperation Legacy Member,

Cranbrook

Untangling oil pipeline politics

ics on how it would facilitate a pipeline project from Alberta to B.C. It talks about developing Canada’s energy reserves and at the same time somehow reduc-ing greenhouse gas emissions, and promises a � nal version next spring. Oh, and Quebec refuses to par-ticipate.

Ottawa has sole jurisdiction over inter-provincial projects such as Northern Gateway and the proposal by Kinder Morgan Canada to expand the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby and re� neries in Washington.

If there is to be some extra revenue for B.C. from oil

traf� c, it could theoretically take the form of a toll on pipelines. Redford pointed out the problem with that idea in her speech to an energy forum in Vancouver last week. She noted that 42 per cent of B.C. natural gas is piped through Alberta to markets. If B.C. can toll Alberta oil, the same could be done with B.C. gas.

None of B.C.’s � ve conditions has yet been met. Le-gally, they don’t have to be, except for the one about accommodating aboriginal title.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com

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The NVSS Junior B1 girls win the B Pool at the Omineca Region-als.Front row left to right: Megan Baher, Paige Loewen, Taylor Vas-sallo, Sally O’MearaBack row left to right: Alyssa Wale, Alicia Harder, Samantha Pratt, Jessie Hartwig, Jane Kanary, coach Debra Montgomery

The girls won the Omineca Regionals and have advanced to zones.Front row left to right: Riley Wiens, Sara Montague, Tay-lor Philips, Mikaela Turnerback row: Kiah Pers-son, Emma Floris, Jordan Andres, Kas-sidy Dick, Sydney Andres, Abby Delisle, Maddison Blattner

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Volleyball Team

Junior A GirlsPower hitter Kiah Persson and offside hitter Mikaela Turner prepare for the return as middle blocker Sara Mon-tague easily attacks the opposition`s power hit.

Junior B2 Girls“Our season we didn’t have any tournaments. We travelled to Burns Lake, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. Didn’t win any games this season but every game was played with great enthusiasm. They were a joy to coach! “Front row from left to right: Leah Pippy, Bailey BurgBack row left to right: Rylee Kiff (coach), Deziray Wall, Fenna Nellen, Catherine Stiers, Amber Zielke, Krystal Roblyer (coach)

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California Dreamin’

Prep Time: 20 minutes;

Baking Time: 30 minutes

Makes: 16 servings

Ingredients:Cake1 cup (250 mL) Canola Oil

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar

¾ cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar

4 eggs2 cups (500mL) Robin Hood Flour

2 tsp (10mL) cinnamon

2 tsp (10mL) baking soda

2 tsp (10mL) baking powder

1 tsp (5mL) salt

3 cups (750mL) finely grated carrots (approx. 1 lb/454g)

Cream Cheese Icing

1 cup (250 mL) regular or low fat cream cheese, softened

¼ cup (50 mL) butter, softened

4 cups (1 L) icing sugar

1 tsp (5L) vanilla extract

Directions:Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9” (23cm) cake pans. Beat

oil and sugars together in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs, one at a

time, beating well after each addition. Next, combine flour, cinnamon, bak-

ing soda, baking powder and salt in a separate large bowl. Add flour mix-

ture to egg mixture. Mix, just until combined. Fold in carrots. Divide batter

evenly in prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes or until

a toothpick inserted in centre of cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire

cooling rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire

cooling rack.For icing, cream butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add icing

sugar, one cup (250mL) at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add vanilla.

Continue beating until fluffy. Add 1 tbsp (15mL) milk at a time to thin out

icing if necessary. Place one cake on serving dish. Spread with icing. Top with

remaining cake layer. Spread top with remaining icing.

These recipes and more are available online at www.robinhood.ca.

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Carrot Cake

2 cups molasses1 cups sugar2 tbsp vinegar1 egg1 tbsp baking soda1 tbsp ginger6 cups flour Boil molasses and sugar together 5 minutes. Cool till room temperature then add vinegar, egg, baking soda, and ginger. Stir till mixed. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll out quite thin and cut into shapes. Bake at 350 for 8- 10 minutes. I recommend using parchment paper or baking mats to cook on or greasing your pans.Submitted by Salli Chadwick

Dorsey Family Ginger Snaps

Ingredients1 mini brie wheel (8 oz.)1 cup California seedless grapes1 teaspoon thyme, fresh minced1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh minced1 sheet (10 square) puff pastry, thawed1 egg, beaten

DirectionsPre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice Brie wheel in half horizontally. Press grapes onto cut side of lower half of cheese. Sprinkle grapes with herbs. Press top of Brie onto grapes, sandwiching them in between the two halves. Set aside.On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 16x10 rectangle. Cut a 6 round and an 8 round from puff pastry. Brush smaller round of puff pastry with egg. Set brie/grape sandwich onto pastry. Brush larger round of pastry with egg and place egg side down over Brie. Press out any excess air and crimp edges to seal. You can decorate top with puff pastry scraps if desired. Brush outside of the pastry with beaten egg. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Tent loosely with foil and return to oven for 10-15 more min-utes. Brie should be golden brown and puffy looking.Remove from oven and let cool for one hour before cutting into Brie.Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 201; Protein 10 g; Carbohydrate 9 g; Fat 14.5 g; Saturated Fat 8 g; 64% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 73 mg; Sodium 268 mg; Fibre .4 g.www.newscanada.com

Baked Brie with Grapes

“This is a lemony spiced tea mix with cinnamon and clove that makes great gifts during the holidays, or any time!”Ingredients:1/2 cup instant tea powder1 cup sweetened lemonade powder1 cup orange-flavored drink mix (Tang is best!) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground clovesDirections:1. In a large bowl, combine instant tea, lemonade powder, orange drink mix, cinnamon and clove. Mix well and store in an airtight container.2. To serve, Put 2 to 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug. Stir in 1 cup of boiling water. Adjust to taste.

Submitted by Anne Stevens

Russian Tea (or Friendship Tea)


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Delicious old fashioned Flapper Pie, a true Canadian prairie classic!

This is the best!

IngredientsCrust:1¼ cups graham crackers¼ cup melted butter½ cup sugardash of cinnamon

Meringue Topping:3 egg whites¼ cup of sugar¼ tsp of cream of tartar InstructionsMix all the topping ingredients together, save about 2 tbsp to the side and

press the rest into a 10 inch pie plate, in the bottom and up the sides. Re-

frigerate. Combine the filling ingredients together and cook on a medium

heat until it boils and thickens, making sure to stir constantly! Set aside to

cool while you make the meringue. Beat the meringue ingredients together

until they form stiff peaks. Pour the filling into the crust and top with the

meringue, making beautiful little spikes that will brown up all lovely on

top! Sprinkle the rest of the crumbs on the top and slide into a 350 degree

oven. Bake until the meringue browns like below, around 10 minutes but

watch it carefully! All ovens are different! Cool in the fridge and eat the

same day. This isn’t a pie that is going to last a few days, meringue topped

pies get slimy between the layers. This is best made mere hours before

serving.

Submitted by Joan Adams

Flapper Pie

Filling:2½ cups of milk½ cup of white sugar¼ cup of cornstarch3 egg yolks1 tsp vanillapinch of salt

½ cup unsalted Butter4 Tbsp Sugar, plus extra for sprinklingFinely grated rind of 2 Oranges (scrub and dry oranges before grating)1½ cups FlourPreheat oven to 350° F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment. Beat together the but-ter and sugar until soft and creamy. Beat in the orange rind. Gradually add the flour and gently mix to form a soft ball. Roll out the dough between two pieces of waxed paper to about ½-inch thick. Cut into fingers. Sprinkle over a little extra sugar and place on baking sheet. Prick gently with a fork and bake about 20 minutes (keep an eye on them from the 10-minute point). When done the fingers will be a light golden colour. Cool on racks and enjoy. Makes about 18

Submitted by Penny Swales

Orange Shortbread Fingers

These crisp, light Khrustyky are fried like fritters. My husbands grandmother made these every year!2 egg yolks1 whole egg4 Tbsp. sugar4 Tbsp. whipping cream - divided1 1/4 cups all purpose flourPinch salt

In a electric mixer -- Beat yolks and whole egg together until thick and lemon coloured, about 10 minutes. Add the sugar and beat well to dissolve about 5 minutes. Sift the flour with a pinch of salt and whisk 1/2 of it into the egg mixture, alternating with the cream. Mix in the other 1/2 of the flour by hand (with a spoon) with remaining cream. Leave to stand for 1 hour in the refrig-erator. Divide the dough in half for easier rolling. Turn 1/2 of the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead gently with floured hands. Dough will be sticky at first. Roll out lightly until paper thin with a well floured rolling pin on a well floured surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut into strips about 3 inches X 1 1/2 inches. Cut straight across or cut diamond shape. Cut a slit in the lower half of each piece. Pull one end through the slit. Deep fry at 350º F. until golden brown on both sides. Cook a maximum of 4-6 crullers at a time. Drain on paper towels. Place icing sugar in a sieve and sprinkle sugar on them before serving. Makes about 36.Submitted by Anne Stevens

Ukranian Christmas “Crunchies”

Icing Sugar (powdered/Icing)Oil (or vegetable shortening) for deep frying

Cranberry tartness with a sweet cream cheese filling & crumbly topping Ingredients:Crust:Pastry for a 10” pie shell (your own or a mix)First Filling Layer:8 oz cream cheese, softened1 large egg½ cup icing sugar11 oz sweetened condensed milk¼ cup lemon juice, fresh or bottledSecond Filling Layer:

2 Tbsp cornstarch14 oz canned whole cranberry sauceTopping:2/3 cup all purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar, packed¼ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp salt¼ cup butter or hard margarine ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Instruction:Crust:Roll out pie shell and line 10 inch pie plate. If you don’t have a 10 inch pie plate, use a 9 inch and a 4 or 5 inch size. If you choose to put all the filling in a 9 inch pie plate, place it on a baking sheet to catch any boil-overs.First Filling:Beat cream cheese, egg and icing sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add condensed milk and lemon juice. Spread in bottom of pie shell.Second Filling:Stir cornstarch into cranberry sauce in a small bowl. Spoon over the first fill-ing.Topping:Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter or margarine un-til mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans (optional). Sprinkle over 2ndlayer. Bake in a 375 F oven (190C) for 45 to 55 minutes until set and lightly browned. Lay a piece of foil over pie if topping is getting too brown. Submitted by Karen Olson

Cranberry Cheese Pie


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¾ cup unsalted Butter½ to 1 cup Candied Ginger (to your taste—I really like ginger so I put in lots!) ½ cup Icing Sugar1 cup Flour¼ tsp Powdered Ginger½ cup Corn Starch

Prepare baking sheets with parchment. Preheat oven to 300° F. Sift dry ingre-dients (� our, ginger, corn starch) and put aside In food processor blend butter and candied ginger. Blend in dry ingredients to form ball. Roll dough between two sheets of waxed paper to about ½-inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutter or cut into bars. Prick gently with a fork. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on rack and enjoy. Makes about 24 cookies


Ginger Shortbread¼ cups Flour½ tsp Baking Soda½ tsp Salt½ tsp Cinnamon½ cup Butter¾ cup Sugar1 Egg1 cup chopped Dates1 ½ cups mixed candied fruit½ cup raisins½ cups walnuts (optional)Preheat oven to 325° F and prepare baking sheets with parchment. Sift dry ingredients. Blend butter and sugar until light and creamy. Blend in egg.Add dry ingredients. Gently fold in fruit (and nuts as desired) until blended.Drop by spoonfull on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and enjoy.Option: Change proportions of fruit and nuts to create your own special cookie.


Dee’s Fruitcake Cookies (family recipe)

For those folks who like to have ham instead of turkey – this is a great side

dish – very simple but so tasty.

1 tbsp oil4 slices bacon – chopped1 cup chopped onion½ head shredded cabbage1 apple – cored, peeled and chopped½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper¼ cup heavy cream4 tbsp whole grain mustard

In large skillet over medium heat add oil, bacon, and onion, cook until bacon

is crisp and onion browned a little. Add cabbage, apple, salt and pepper, cook

8-10 minutes or until cabbage is wilted. Stir in cream and mustard cook until

heated through, serve.

Submitted by Corrie Parker

Mustardy Cabbage

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line a 10” pie pan with your favorite pastry, chill.

10 oz cheese (½ swiss, ½ gruyere is yummy)2 tbsp � our - toss together and set aside4 tbsp butter, 2 large onions – slicedsaute in large skillet until opaque and just turning golden.

Spread 1/3 of the cheese in bottom of pie pan, layer onions on top of cheese.

2 large � rm tomatoes, sliced, 1 tsp fresh chopped basilIn same skillet heat above, layer on top of onions, cover with remaining cheese.

2 large eggs, ¾ cup cream, 1/8 tsp nutmegMix well and pour over onions and tomatoes. Bake 35-40 minutes or until nicely browned. You can serve it hot, but I like to chill it and put out skinny pieces of it on snack platters.


Savoury cheese and onion pie

Here is a recipe for that person who doesnt really like stuf� ng, but does like the bread as part of the meal

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar4 TBS olive oil1/4 tsp salt and pepper10 slices stale Italian Bread slices, chopped in bite size pieces6 plum tomatoes1 small red onion, chopped2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (optional)1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1 tsp oregano

Whisk � rst 4 ingredients well until completely combined. Combine rest of ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing. Toss gently. Let rest for 20 minutes in fridge before serving


Italian Bread Salad

Here is recipe that puts the ordinary hot chocolate upside down. Chocolaty cream on top of a warm vanilla drink. So good after a day in the snow, or even as a before bedtime treat.1/2 cup whipping cream3 tbsp chocolate syrup1/4 tsp cinnamon

Whip until stiff peaks form, set aside.6 cups milk, 12 tsp sugarHeat in a pot over low medium heat (or a microwave). Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fill your mugs with hot milk mixture, put on dollop of chocolate whip cream and enjoy.Submitted by Corrie Parker

Hot Vanilla


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Something different, a holiday cinnamon roll, or just becauseFor Dough:1/3 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup canned pumpkin or mashed cooked pumpkin2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1 package dry yeast1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup bread flour1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons melted butterInstructionsFor Dough: In small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until warm (120-130 degrees) and butter is almost melted, stirring constantly. In large mixer bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar and salt. Add milk mixture to pumpkin and beat with electric mixer until well mixed. Beat in egg and yeast. In separate mixing bowl, combine flours. Add half of flour mixture to pumpkin mixture. Beat mixture on low speed 5 minutes, scraping sides of bowl frequently. Add remaining flour and mix thoroughly (dough will be very soft). Turn dough into lightly greased bowl, then grease surface of dough lightly. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto floured surface. Knead a few turns to form a smooth dough, sprinkling with enough additional flour to make dough easy to handle. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12x10-inch rectangle. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush surface of dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Beginning with long side of dough, roll up jelly roll style. Pinch seam to seal. With sharp knife, cut roll into 12 slices, about 1 inch wide each. Place rolls, cut side up, in greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover rolls and let rise until nearly doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.Bake rolls at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan to waxed paper-lined wire rack. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.For Caramel Frosting: In small saucepan, heat butter until melted. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Cook over medium low heat 1 minute. Transfer to small mixer bowl and cool mixture. Stir in vanilla, salt, and confectioners’ sugar. Beat with electric mixer until well blended. If necessary, add more confectioners’ sugar for desired consistency. Drizzle caramel frosting over cin-namon rolls. Submitted by Corrie Parker

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

For Caramel Frosting:4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla1 pinch salt3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted

1 cup marg2 cup sugar3 eggs1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp cinnamon

Boil raisins and water. Let cool. Cream marg and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredient to marg and sugar mixture, stirring after each addition. Drop spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes.Submitted by Salli Chadwick

Raisin Cookies1/2 tsp all spice4 cup flour1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt2 cup raisins1 cup water

A fast and easy recipe to make and have on hand for those unexpected holiday visitors.1 pkg pound cake mix2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 large egg2 tbsp melted butterMix in electric mixer until crumbly. Press dough into the pan.

1 – 8 oz pkg cream cheese – softened1 – 15 oz can pumpkin1 – 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2 large eggs½ tsp saltCream the cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add remaining ingredients, blend until smooth. Pour over crust.1 cup pecans – chopped. Sprinkle on top of pumpkin. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 10x15 pan. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan. Cut into squares when completely cooled.Note: You can use a homemade bot-tom if you like – graham crackers, pastry etc.


Pumpkin cheesecake squares

A fun treat to make and put out on your snack platter or to give as gifts. You do not have to put in the graham crackers if you cannot have gluten, they just won’t be crunchy, which is yummy in itself.

1 1/2 cups peanut butter6 cups icing sugar1 cup butter, softened1/2 tsp vanilla extract6 whole graham crackers, pulverized (optional)4 cups semi sweet chocolate chipsIn large bowl combine first 4 or 5 ingredients, it will seem very dryRoll into 1 inch balls, place a toothpick into each one, put on a lined cookie tray and chill. Melt chocolate, using toothpick, dip each on into the chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter showing. Refrigerate until hardened, remove toothpicks. Makes about 7 dozenSubmitted by Corrie Parker

Peanut Butter Buckeyes

One of the very first things I learned to bake!

Ingredients2 eggs1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons butter

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350*. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish. In a small bowl, beat eggs

for 4 minutes. Slowly add sugar. Beat 4 minutes. Add vanilla and mix thor-

oughly. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Add to the egg mixture

and mix just until blended. Heat milk and butter just until milk starts to foam.

Add to batter and mix well. Bake for 25 minutes at 350*. Frost while warm.

Topping: Cream butter and sugar. Add coconut and mix well. Spread on cake

while warm. Broil for 4 - 5 minutes, or until golden brown. You MUST keep

an eye on this as it will burn very easily.

Submitted by Anne Stevens

Palm Springs Cake

Topping1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, soft

1 cup unsweetened coconut

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Limited Duration Journeyman Electrician - Apprentice IIVanderhoof Maintenance Department

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per weekDUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately - August 31, 2014RATE OF PAY: $27.78 per hour as per the current Collective AgreementSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would work under the guidance and direction of the Journey Electrician with the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment and assist with providing maintenance services related to the repair, alteration and construction of District buildings and equipment.The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

KNOWLEDGE: completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) successful completion of Electrical - Entry Level

Trades Training (ELTT) program Successfully completed 6-weeks of technical training

of the Apprenticeship Program B.C. Driver’s License - class 5 with an exemplary

driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract

EXPERIENCE 3 months experience as a helper with a relevant

tradesperson 8.5 months experience as a Journey Electrician’s

helper WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe

BC safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES ability to use initiative and judgment to interpret,

analyze and modify methods and procedures covered by general policy

physical capability to perform the job duties ability to read and interpret drawings and

specifications ability to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the

installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems equipment

basic working knowledge of computers thorough & current knowledge of the standards,

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For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or [email protected]

Applications will be accepted for the following position until 4:00 pm, Friday, November 22, 2013 by:

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HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per weekDUTIES TO COMMENCE: ImmediatelyRATE OF PAY: $27.28 per hour as per the current Collective AgreementSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Journeyman Carpenter - Trades Qualified in the Vanderhoof Area. This individual would provide carpentry and maintenance services to the repair, alteration and construction of District buildings, fixtures and equipment.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

KNOWLEDGE: completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) valid BC Trade Certification as a Carpenter valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License with an

exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract.

EXPERIENCE Experience gained through Trades Qualification

apprenticeship program inclusive of 1 year industry related experience

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and Familiarity with Work Safe BC safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES ability to read and interpret drawings and

specifications good basic knowledge of painting and finishing ability to perform a variety of skilled carpentry tasks

in the construction and maintenance of school district facilities

thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade

ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of information

ability to use judgement to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures

physical capability to perform the job duties basic working knowledge of computers

For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or [email protected]

Applications will be accepted for the following position until 4:00 pm, Friday, November 22, 2013 by:

LYNN MAKSYMCHAKDISTRICT PRINCIPAL - HUMAN RESOURCES/

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTSCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

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To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545email: [email protected]

HELP WANTEDTaylor Bros. Home Hardware is seeking full time, permanent retail positions. We are a 10,000 sq ft full line hardware store.The successful candidates, should have previous retail experience, must be able to provide outstanding customer service to the general public, in a professional, courteous and helpful manner. They will also be responsible for a section of the store, i.e. plumbing/electrical, which will involve stocking merchandise and weekly ordering. They must be self motivated and a good team player.We offer a challenging permanent full time job with benefits and resource training in an exciting and busy retail environment.Please drop off or submit resumes by Nov. 19th, 2013 to:

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Journey Level ElectricianBabine Forest Products is currently searching for a Journey Level Electrician with experience in lumber processing machinery.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and systems, machinery operation, understanding of electrical systems, expertise with all tools related to the trade and good communication skills.

The successful candidate must be able to establish a working relationship with maintenance, production and management personnel to achieve the goal of the organization. You must understand the mechanics of working machinery, be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities. The ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing and related maintenance fields is necessary.

Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 3 years in an Industrial Electrician position and Red Seal certification as a Journeyman Electrician. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi VFD’s and IT communications is also preferred.

Please forward your resume by November 22, 2013 to:

Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited [email protected] Confidential fax 503-291-5591

Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HIRING DRIVERSVanderhoof Wood Chip Haul

Seeking quali ed drivers for immediate openings in Vanderhoof, BC for chip hauling.

We o er:Full Time, Year Round Work• Home Every Day• Compe ve Wage, Bene ts & Pension•

You possess:Super B driving experience• A clean drivers abstract• References•

We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

Email:[email protected],Fax:250-314-1750Phone: 1-877-700-4445

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Employment

Professional/Management

YUKON Zinc, Wolverine Mine is looking to fi ll the following positions: Advanced Care Paramedic, Mill Trainer and Journeyman Millwrights. Visit our website atwww.yukonzinc.com to apply

Trades, Technical

Civil EngineeringTechnologist II

(Re-Advertisement)District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $37.01 - $44.78 over two years. Civil Technologist di-ploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Man-ager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investiga-tions, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspec-tion and material testing on projects related to the mu-nicipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be profi cient in using elec-tronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Offi ce. Valid BC driver’s li-cense required. Submit re-sumes by November 29, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email [email protected]

CLEARWATER OILFIELDServices, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires Class 1, 3 Vacuum Truck Drivers, Swampers. Local work. No day rating. Full benefi ts after six months. Fax 403-844-9324.

EACOM is a major producer in the timber industry. We are looking for Millwrights, Electricians, Manage-ment and Operations candidates for Ontario. Come and visit us online for more information: http://www.eacom.ca/jobs-offers E-mail resume to: [email protected] or fax 1-514-848-5623.


Employment

Trades, TechnicalFRASER SHINGLING & EXTERIORS LTD. Wanted Aluminum and Vinyl siding installers. Full Crews with own equipment only. Contact Giselle at 780 962 1320, or at [email protected]

FRONTLINE is seeking certi-fi ed electricians and mill-wrights with industrial experi-ence for work in BC/Alberta. FEC offers competitive wages and benefi ts package. For-ward resumes to:[email protected].

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, nego-tiable depending on experi-ence. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban cen-tres. More info online at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845 or email to: [email protected]

LOCALLY-OWNED, well-es-tablished vacuum truck com-pany looking for Class 1, 3, Vacuum and Gravel Truck Op-erators. Oilfi eld tickets an as-set but not necessary. Incen-tive package available. Blue Cross after three months. Must be willing to relocate or work three weeks on and one week off. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-845-3903.

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


Employment

Trades, Technical

Located 150km Northwest of Prince George, BC Mount Milligan is one of British Columbia’s fi rst major metals mine of this century.

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Chief Metallurgist

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Mill Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor

Please apply online at www.mtmilligan.com/

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Braithwaite Land Management Ltd

hereby proposes that up to 130 ha of private land be deleted from WL 1703. This land is located in the Fraser Lake area just to the west of Seas Lake. Only written inquiries will be accepted until December 12, 2013 regarding this proposed deletion, to the attention of Lee Foster RPF, 55630 N Somerset Dr., Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A3

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Remembrance Day ceremonies at school


Two minutes of si-lence were observed at the eleventh hour on the eleventh month but not on the eleventh day for the schools of Vander-hoof.

NVSS and other

Vanderhoof schools held their Remem-brance Day ceremonies on November 8.

There were represen-tatives from Vanderhoof RCMP, the Fire Depart-ment, the Rangers and many others including Saik’uz First Nations.

The Saik’uz repre-

sentatives presented a story about Dick Pat-rick, a veteran of the Second World War. Patrick was from the Stoney Creek band and served for six years in the European campaign as a scout among other duties.

Patrick came back

from the war and walked into a Vander-hoof coffee shop and ordered a coffee. But First Nations were not allowed in some shops and weren’t allowed in bars either so Patrick was arrested. Luck-ily Patrick had contact with a lawyer who got him out of trouble. But Patrick went right back to the coffee shop and tried again, the Saik’uz representatives at NVSS said that Patrick was ar-rested and released 11 times for “disturbing the peace.”

The ceremonies con-tinued with a rendition of Amazing Grace per-formed by Sarah Ebert and the high school band class.

Also played during the ceremony at NVSS were Fantasy on a Irish

jig, It’s the Soldier, and the song Highway of Heroes by The Trews.

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