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National Career WeekOctober 27 - November 3, 2013
To help celebrate National Career Week the Omineca Express is publishing this informative supplement. In our October 30 issue we will be publishing a special section titled Career Week. In this supplement the Omineca Express will interview a staff member of each of the participating sponsors to profile what they did to get where they are today in their career. This interview will also provide employers an opportunity to speak about what training people need to have to work for their organization. Each sponsor will also have a dedicated advertising space on the same page as the editorial to promote their company and corporate logo. For more info and to advertise with us...
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Fort Fraser Fire Chief Yvan Laramee installed smoke alarms free of charge for senior citizens like Toni Gatacre during fire prevention week.
Fire Prevention Week
Sam Redding
Omineca Express
On Monday, October 7 the Good Neighbours Committee welcomed and educated local immigrants and anyone attending about the help they can receive and the services available.
The Immigration & Multicul-tural Services Society (IMSS) is located in Prince George and is dedicated to providing immi-
grants with the information, re-sources, and attitudes needed to adjust to life in Canada.
The society provides settle-ment, employment and integra-tion for immigrants whether they have recently arrived or have been working in Canada for up to � ve years according to some of the attendants.
“There is no other settlement agency here in the north,” said Sharon Pannu, program manager at IMSS. “And the need is getting
greater than ever.”This is because of the rapid
growth that northern B.C. is ex-periencing, especially in Vander-hoof where resource based out� ts are expanding their operations.
The Good Neighbours Com-mittee is a partnership with the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, CNC, School District 91, Saik’uz First Nations and the District of Vanderhoof.
Continued on page 3
Spirit of Vanderhoof Diversity project
Organizers from CNC, the Immigration & Multicultural Services Society the Welcoming Communities committee gathered to introduce their services to local immigrants as well as outline their plan to combat racism in the community.
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The Mount Milligan Mine copper-gold mine held an of� cial commissioning cer-emony on site Oct. 8 with government and mine of� cials in attendance.
The commissioning means the mine is operational, with the equipment having been tested and run through the start-up phases. The mine is expected to be in full commercial production by the end of the year.
The mine cost around $1.57 billion to build over three and a half years, and in 2012 pumped $125 million in spending into the region.
Dennis Hoof, Mount Milligan vice president and general manager spoke at the event about the rapid development of the property, which was a deposit � rst discovered by Fort St. James prospector Richard Haslinger in 1983.
“What we’ve experienced at Mount Milligan … is nothing short of a very ex-traordinary accomplishment,” said Hoof.
Thompson Creek Metals bought the Mount Milligan project from Terrane Metals in 2010 and began construction the same year.
Haslinger himself was at the commis-sioning, and said the project would never have happened without Rob Pease, presi-dent and CEO of Terrane Metals, who brought the project to the development phase.
“It was pretty impressive,” said Gerry Thiessen, mayor of Vanderhoof. “And it’s pretty good for Vanderhoof because there’s quite a few people that live in Vanderhoof and work up in Mt. Milligan so it’s a bit of diversi� cation for our community. I think there’s an opportunity here for Vanderhoof to really bene� t in a large way.”
Kevin Loughrey, chairman and chief executive of� cer of Thompson Creek Met-als, remarked on the importance of Mount Milligan for Thompson Creek Metals, which up until now has been strictly a molybdenum-producing company, and with molybdenum prices being low at the moment, is looking to Mount Milligan to diversify their company’s assets and in-come.
“We have worked a long time to get to this point,” said Loughrey, who joked lightly about the cost overruns and extra � nancing the project required to get to production.
“This means everything for our com-pany,” he said.
Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett were also both in attendance and spoke brie� y.
“I’m really proud of the fact that the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Nak’azdli Indian Band are going to share in revenue from this project,” said Ben-nett.
Both groups have agreements with the provincial government, however,
Nak’azdli First Nation has not yet ne-gotiated a revenue-sharing agreement with Thompson Creek while Tse’khene (McLeod Lake) First Nation has.
Once in full production, the mine is expected to process an average of 60,000 tonnes of ore per day.
The � rst concentrate has now been shipped via the load out in Mackenzie and the ore produced contains an estimated 25-30 per cent copper and an ounce of gold per tonne.
The mine is expected to produce 81 million pounds of copper and 195,000 ounces of gold over an estimated 22-year mine life.
There are around 350 people work-ing at the mine, which is located 150 km northwest of Prince George, and there were over 1,000 people working at the site during the peak of construction, 80 per cent of the employees are from the Prince George, Mackenzie, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof area.
Haslinger found the ore body in his prospecting around Fort St. James. Hals-inger came to the area under the advise-ment of someone he met while kayaking the Liard River in the Yukon.
The man told Haslinger Fort St. James would be a good area for gold, so he moved here and found work as a hunting guide, hand faller and other jobs, but al-ways prospecting on the side.
“More than 40 years later and I’m still here,” he said.
Mount Milligan commissioning
Community Information Session
We invite you to meet members of the team and find out more about the Project at an upcoming information session.
Date: October 23, 2013 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Fraser Lake Recreation Complex 30 Carrier Crescent Fraser Lake, B.C.
Project representatives will be available to answer questions and share information. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are unable to attend, but would like more information you can contact us by email ([email protected]) or by phone at 1.855.633.2011 (toll-free).
TransCanada is Canada’s largest builder and operator of natural gas pipelines. We have been in business in B.C. for 50 years. We are proud of our track record of working with communities and operating safely.
A Year of Careful StudyIn June 2012, TransCanada PipeLines announced the Coastal GasLink Project, to safely deliver natural gas from the Groundbirch area, near Dawson Creek, B.C., to the proposed LNG Canada gas liquefaction facility to be developed by Shell Canada Ltd. and its partners near Kitimat, B.C.
We began with a “conceptual corridor” based on aerial inspection, available maps and renderings. We then met with First Nations, landowners, local government officials and northern B.C. residents to find opportunities to improve our plan and avoid social and environmental areas of concern. We made significant adjustments to the corridor based on this input and narrowed our focus to a two-kilometre-wide “study corridor.”
During 2013, we have sent hundreds of scientists, engineers and technicians into the field to travel along the corridor, test rocks and soils, study rivers and streams, and gather information about plant and animal life. First Nations community members have shared traditional ecological knowledge through many of our field studies.
Using the information we have gathered, we are developing a proposed pipeline route. Our route proposal will be part of our application to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, and our application to the BC Oil and Gas Commission. We are grateful to the communities of northern B.C. for their constructive contributions to this process.
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Thank YouWe would like to thank the residents of Vanderhoof for there support for Jennifer Hampson and her family while going through this difficult time. As I write this she is going for a 16 hr surgery with more to come.
A huge Thank You to the following businesses who were kind enough to allow
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
for October & November 2013
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 October & November 2013 are as follows:
October 21, 2013School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC
November 18, 2013 School Board Office,Vanderhoof, BC
These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer
BC Livestock ProducersLivestock Market Report
MARKET REPORT FOR October 8, 20137000 head of cattle from Williams Lake, Vanderhoof,
Kamloops and the Team SaleSTEERS HIGH AVG HEIFERS HIGH AVG0-299 222.00 175.00 0-299 168.00 138.00300-399 192.00 171.99 300-399 167.00 142.95400-499 185.00 168.64 400-499 160.00 147.53500-599 174.00 153.88 500-599 150.00 139.69600-699 158.00 148.42 600-699 145.50 137.74700-799 153.00 137.76 700-799 133.50 130.86800-899 143.25 123.39 800-899 135.00 128.78900 + 143.75 129.39 900 + 129.25 122.27Butcher Cows 60.00-74.75 Butcher Bulls 72.00-82.75
From front
Many immigrants and second generation up to fourth generation immigrants were in attendance at the Welcoming Committee’s meeting. They shared their stories of hardship and the struggle to � nd a place for themselves in this country.
Romana Pasca, the Project Coordinator for Wel-coming Committee of IMSS told her immigration story to the audience of immigrants and spoke of how she moved from Romania ten years ago to try and give her children a better future.
The Welcoming Committee wanted to send a message to all immigrants struggling in the region.
“If you’re new to town or know someone who is, just send them my way,” said Ellie Sampson, Welcoming Communities Committee Director. “You just have to express your needs and we’ll try to help. If there’s something you need, I’ll try very hard to get it to you.”
During the meeting, it was stressed how impor-tant an individual’s attitude is to � tting in with a country. You can bring your culture and identity and everything that Canada’s multiculturalism ide-als provide but you have to be willing to make some compromises if you want to truly be accepted in your new country.
“You have to take the � rst step,” said Pasca. “At-
titude is the biggest factor to making it as an im-migrant.”
Around 26 people work for IMSS and about 16 different languages are spoken there.
One of the organizers related a story of a simi-lar presentation in William’s Lake where one indi-vidual questioned the purpose of the meeting after stating that there were no immigrants in that small town.
“But,” Pasca replied. “Have you ever eaten at the McDonald’s or Tim Horton’s? Didn’t you see that none of them were white? Of course there are im-migrants here.”
Welcoming committee
The mayors of Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Mackenzie stand with Richard Haslinger (middle left), who originally staked the claim for the mine in 1982. They toured the newly opened Mt. Milligan mining operation on Tuesday, October 8.
“There is no settlement agency here in the north”
Mount Milligan
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Dear students and faculty of W.L. McLeod Elemen-tary school and all participating schools,
We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making what is now the 15th Annual John Ryan Frisbee Tournament another incredible suc-cess.
You should all be very proud of what you have ac-complished, as no other school in Canada has raised more money than you have for spinal cord research.
In fact, the entire community of Vanderhoof should be very proud of their involvement and sup-port of the John Ryan Regeneration Tour for Spinal
Cord Research. The monies you have raised have helped doctors
and researchers make great strides in improving the lives of those Canadians living with spinal cord in-juries.
We wish we could have been there with you today and hope the sun is shining for a really great tourna-ment.
Once again, thank you for making a difference in the lives of those living with a spinal cord injury.
All the very best,John Ryan and Penny McLeod
Did you know that 18 million Canadians are members of at least one of the 9,000 plus co-operatives across this country? In fact, many members themselves might not even realize that they belong to one. I am hoping that we can help change this during Co-op Week in Canada, which runs from October 13 to 19, 2013.
Co-operatives create jobs and contribute to regional econo-mies where private businesses would not see the desired returns on equity. This is particularly true in rural areas, where often the only convenient store or gas station is a Co-op and the only financial institution in town is a credit union. Co-operatives fol-low a model that greatly empowers each member, resulting in a wonderful combination of business success and social responsi-bility—which plays an important role in the economy and in our communities.
Having been reconfirmed in my position as Co-operatives Advocate for the Liberal Party of Canada following last sum-mer’s reorganization of responsibilities within the Liberal team, I am pleased to continue promoting Canada’s co-operatives and their values to the best of my abilities. In that role last year, I proposed to the House of Commons the creation of a special parliamentary committee to determine the needs of Canada’s co-operatives. Moreover, in response to growing Liberal pressure in Parliament and elsewhere, the Conservative government back-tracked and agreed in January of this year to provide reasonable mortgages and refinancing for housing co-operatives.
Today, I am committed to continuing the fight to ensure that co-operatives are better capitalized and that the housing subsidy agreements with housing co-operatives are renewed. I am a firm believer in the value of the co-operative model and in the poten-tial of co-operatives to grow and develop—if the playing field is level.
Co-op Week will be celebrated throughout Canada. This is an opportunity for Canadian co-operative and credit union members “to celebrate the fact that they have collectively helped to build this country and to recognize their continuing contributions at home and abroad.” A good way for all to celebrate Co-op Week would be to visit or learn about at least one co-operative in your neighbourhood or region. You might even consider joining one! By continuing to work together for the common good, we will sustain and grow the co-operative sector.
Sincerely,Honourable Mauril Bélanger, MP for Ottawa–Vanier
Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives
Dear Editor,
The failure of the US govern-ment to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are:
While we have democratic elec-tions, we do not have democratic governments.
Our politicians do not want de-mocracy and arrogantly insist on forming one dysfunctional minor-ity government after another.
They also insist on using an elector-al system that continues to award po-litical parties the majority of the seats in the legislatures while representing only about a third of the people.
To make matters worse, Party Discipline has such a lock on our legislatures that we have become a virtual dictatorship.
Party Discipline has stripped all political powers from the people who should be spearheading the
process of political reform we so desperately need.
Instead, they have been trans-formed into useless puppets that are compelled to serving their po-litical masters instead of the people they were elected to represent.
What a disconnect.In the US, lobbying is so en-
trenched that ?Corporate America? controls the political system, and Wall Street can continue to rape and plunder the middle class with impunity, as legislation that would provide much needed transparency and regulatory safeties in the � nan-cial sector are stuck in a gridlocked Congress.
To insist on Colonial rule is to insist on living in the past.
It has devastated Canadian Indi-ans and Inuits who have been de-nied the opportunity to transition into the twenty-� rst century socio-economic future of Canada.
Instead, they have been segre-
gated and locked into a lifestyle of abject poverty without a glimmer of hope for relief anytime soon.
What we need is an electoral system like Proportional Represen-tation that will fairly represent all our political ideologies in our leg-islatures and at the same time pro-duce democratic governments.
Honest democratic governments that represent more than 50% of the people have a clear mandate to gov-ern, and they do not need a Senate to provide balance and stability.
We have to get rid of our out-dated, corrupt, and dysfunctional colonial electoral/political system before it destroys us socially, eco-nomically and politically, and we have to start the process now.
The last thing we need in Cana-da is a disaster like the one current-ly playing out south of our border.
Andy ThomsenSummerland, B.C.
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In a society that places great emphasis on appearance, acne sufferers often feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Some people are led to believe they are responsible for their acne leading to depressive feelings and otherwise. These types of feelings can prevent a sufferer from interacting socially.
Acne is often treated as a trivial problem. But a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology found that acne patients experienced social, psychological, and emotional rami� cations at the same level of those with chronic health problems, such as epilepsy, diabetes, and arthritis. Clearly, the emotional consequences of acne must not be taken lightly.
It’s important to understand that acne is commonly genetic, usually resolves after puberty, and can be maintained to lesson outbreaks when properly taken care of.
Acne does not make you into someone else, and people with a higher sense of self worth, and higher self esteem are less prone to be affected by any negative attributes associated with acne. Teach your children, or yourself about developing a good self worth. You are a wonderful person and � nd that strength of worth within you.Remember that the best world we can make is one where people are con� dent and healthy. Women tend to be the harshest when it comes to criticizing others, we don’t like to be criticized or told how to look, or what is cool, so why do it to others?
Next time you want to say something critical; about someone you work with, is in your class or even on T.V. The behavior you have is the one you propagate, if we build emotional and physiologically stronger people, that bene� ts everyone, especially the person involved.
Acne is usually just a phase, so learn to be kind to those who are struggling with it, while those who have it can follow some tips from earlier articles to help it through its course.
Acne and self esteem
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Twenty-six students attended a camp to learn forest manage-ment skills such as silviculture, timber cruising and wildlife man-agement.
Project Natural Resource Management is a long-term partner-ship between the School District 91 career trades programs and the Council of Forest Industries education program.
“Similar to our other projects, it exposes students to career op-tions and opportunities this time related to forest management,” said Darren Carpenter, district coordinator. “Speci� cally tailored
more towards the science ends of things. We’re talking forest ecology, stream management, biodiversity kind of stuff. A little more demanding on the students in terms of coming with that skill set.”
The students go out to an active site, this time at Peterson’s Beach on Fraser Lake and they learn about how the resources go from the forest to the mill and from the mill to the end user.
This year had nearly double the amount of students apply compared to previous years, Carpenter attributes this fact to the increased activity in the forest management sector leading to in-creased interest from students.
A PAP Clinic for Cervical Cancer Screening is being held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof. It is not necessary for a woman to have a family doctor to attend this clinic, and a female doctor will be performing the tests.
COME TO THE PUMPKIN “PAP”TCH
If it’s time for your Pap test or you’re overdue, join us at our Pumkin “Pap”tch. Have a Pap test performed by a female doctor and browse through cancer preven-tion brochures. Call the Omineca Medical Clinic and book your test today. Call 250-567-2201. Press ‘0’ for the operator and ask to be a part of the October 29, 2013, Pap Clinic. This Pap Picnic is being held in an effort to reduce cervi-
cal cancer rates in BC women in general and in Vanderhoof and surrounding communities in particular. Be an empowered woman! Have a regular Pap test as part of your self-care routine. The recommended schedule for Pap testing for women aged 21 to 69 years is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor.
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New Gold preps for winter shutdownNew Gold will be shutting down for
the winter, but said they plan to restart ex-ploration next year.
“We are looking forward to starting exploration again in the warmer weather,” said New Gold President, chief executive of� cer and director, Bob Gallagher in a release.
“We are continuing to work closely
with communities and First Nations to de-velop a project that makes a positive con-tribution to the region,” said Gallagher. “The project continues to move forward.”
They said they expect to complete the feasibility study by the end of 2013 and sub-mit their application for federal and provin-cial environmental approval early in 2014.
The further technical, economic stud-
ies, consultation and permitting work will go on through 2014.
The goal is still to work towards con-struction in 2015.
The 30-day public comment period on the draft application began Oct. 9.
The B.C. Environmental Assessment of� ce will hold open houses in Fraser Lake on Oct. 15 and Vanderhoof on Oct. 16.
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Geraldine Thomas-Flurer spokesperson for the Yinka Dene Alliance and Saik’uz with her daughter Jasmine Thomas during a healing walk at the tar sands. The YDA has sent for a UN rapporteur in response to land use permits issued to Enbridge.
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 differ-ence in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for pro� 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 Hos-pice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email [email protected]
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The Yinka Dene Al-liance, of which the Saik’uz nation is a part, is asking for a United Nations special rappor-teur to investigate the actions of the provincial government concerning the Enbridge pipeline.
The alliance and Saik’uz readily admit that they’re scared of what could happen and this is a result of that fear and an attempt to stand up for their rights.
The UN envoy, James Anaya, will be visiting Canada from October 7 to 15 to submit a report to the Canadian govern-ment and the United Nations human rights council.
This latest action be the Yinka Dene is a result of the temporary land use permits issued to Enbridge by the govern-ment back in August.
The permits allowed Enbridge to occupy three sites within the Nak’azdli territory for a period of days.
Ivan Giesbrecht spoke to the Omineca Expressbefore the request went out and said that the permits were only there to provide information that was requested by Aboriginal groups and of� cials at the Joint Re-view Panel hearings. He had said that the permits were not pushing the Northern Gateway pipe-line forward, but only as-sessments that need to be completed.
“They are two sepa-rate things entirely,” Giesbrecht had said. Af-ter the UN request went out Omineca Express spoke again with Gies-brecht who said that En-bridge and the Northern Gateway project are fully compliant with the legal-ly established provincial process which they are carrying out.
The federal joint re-view panel will deliver its recommendations on the project to the federal minister by the end of the year.
“The whole way the project was initiated raised � ags all over the place,” said Jackie Thom-
Anti-pipeline alliance asks UN for help
as, former chief of the Saik’uz, now land and re-source coordinator. “We did our own study and found that it was not safe. We consulted with our communities and they said no. So they came back again in 2008 and they asked us to join the joint review panel sys-tem and when we took a look at it we saw it was a � awed process. They can’t deal with titles and rights and the prime min-ister could just overturn any decision that they make anyway.”
“That inlet is so small, they’re talking about a hundred super tankers a day, each one bigger than a football � eld. That’s just an acci-dent waiting to happen,” said Geraldine Thomas-Flurer, the Yinka Dene Alliance spokesperson.
Geraldine and Jackie showed the Omineca Express a letter from Enbridge written to Chief Fred Sam of the Nak’azdli Band. In it, Malcolm MacPherson, regional manager of Ab-original relations writes
that they do not intend to conduct any work un-der these permits at this time.
But the Yinka Dene representatives said that there are workers out on the sites right now. They also say that there are 33 permits that have been issued. They believe this is all to keep them quiet so the work under the permits can continue.
The Yinka Dene Alli-ance and Saik’uz nation are being swamped by referrals and legal docu-ments sent to their of-
� ce. On entering Jackie Thomas’ of� ce, one can see the big pile of papers that the government and Enbridge expect a small group to get through. A dif� cult task for a team of lawyers, an even more dif� cult task for an alli-ance of pipeline protest-ers.
The Alliance said that they hope that the people of Vanderhoof, and the rest of the affected areas, speak up and stand with the Yinka Dene, they said they need all the support they can get.
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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH
For more information or to joinVanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory
Call Pam at 250-567-9258
Church Directory
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner“Giving you a Purpose to live for
and People to live with”Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am
Small Groups meeting together regularly:
We have a place for you to belong!For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive
The Gospel Chapel
448 Connaught Street
For more information call567-3107
www.thegospelchapel.ca
Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to
Jesus Christ one step at a time.
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
(Af� liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)
NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH
MENNONITE BRETHREN
1393 Highway 16 East(Across from P.J. Collision)
250-567-4960Sunday Morning Worship
9:30 amSunday School - Resumes
in the fall
Making Jesus known
For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
With the approaching ski season work has been ongoing at the Waterlilly trail system Northeast of Vanderhoof to upgrade a bridge, and replace a shelter destroyed by snowmobile vandals two years ago.
The bridge was rotted and poorly repaired, so Greg and Elvira Manwaring spent two days falling and moving three big trees to form a base, then decking it with treated lumber. It should now be good for thirty years, and is wide enough to ensure safety for quads, tracksetting equipment and skiers.
The shelter is located at Homestead Lake, about 2 km into
the trail system. It is a favourite place for families with chil-dren to stop, light a � re, warm up and snack when out for a days ski or hike. It now has a metal roof, and should last for many years.
All the materials for these projects have to be transported by quad and trailer on very rough and muddy trails, so the labour and dif� culty involved is great to get these improvements done. Many thanks to our corporate partner, New Gold, for assisting � nancially with the Government of BC to keep this very popular community resource open for the public.
COMMUNITYExpress
� e Waterlily trail system
Beginning of the Waterlily trail system.Replacing the shelter.Bridge upgrade.
COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-pro� t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-pro� t organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our of� ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is � nal.
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NEW EVENTS....
NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY...meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the OK Cafe.
***A PAP CLINIC FOR CERVICAL
CANCER SCREENING is being held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof. It is not necessary for a woman to have a family doctor to attend this clinic, and a female doctor will be performing the tests. COME TO THE PUMPKIN “PAP”TCH. If it’s time for your Pap test or you’re overdue, join us at our Pumkin “Pap”tch. Have a Pap test performed by a female doctor and browse through cancer prevention brochures. Call the Omineca Medical Clinic and book your test today. Call 250-567-2201. Press ‘0’ for the operator and ask to be a part of the October 29, 2013, Pap Clinic. This Pap Picnic is being held in an effort to reduce cervical cancer rates in BC women in general and in Vanderhoof and surrounding communities in particular. Be an empowered woman! Have a regular Pap test as part of your self-care routine. The recommended schedule for Pap testing for women aged 21 to 69 years is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor.
***SPAGHETTI DINNER...by donation
for Jennifer Hampson at Stuart Nechako Manor, Oct 19, 2013 - 4:30 to 7pm. Help support her and her
children.***
VANDERHOOF CRIME WATCH PATROL...will be holding their Annual General Meeting November 6th, 2013 at 7pm in our meeting hall. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcomes. For more information call 250-567-9037.
***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.
***VHF PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT
BOOK CLUB...BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB 12:05-1:00pm in the multi-purpose room starting Oct 17, meeting 3rd Thurs of each month October thru May.
EVENING BOOK CLUB...6:30-8:30pm in the multi-purpose room beginning Oct 16, meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month October thru May.
The library will provide copies of the books being read each month.
***VHF PUBLIC LIBRARY GIRLS
BOOK CLUB...Girls ages 8 & 9 meet the � rst Thurs of each month through to March from 3:30-4:30. Tweens ages 10 thru 12 meet the 2nd Thurs of each month through March from 3:30-4:45pm. Teens ages 13 & up 1st meeting Oct 17, meeting the 3rd Thurs of each month through March 3:30-4:45pm. Register at the Library 250-567-4060.
***COMPUTER TUTORING...at
the Vanderhoof Public Library. Basic computer use classes have begun Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm. Free drop in classes, everyone welcome.
BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP classes begin Thurs, Oct 17, 1:30-2:30pm - call the library of for tutoring on your laptop 250-567-4060.
***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.
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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
***SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at [email protected]
***CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.
***AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318.
Nechako Notes
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IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PRINCE GEORGE)Qualifi cations:
• At least three (3) years Supervisory Experience.• A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary
Education in: Trades and Workplace Training, Continuing and Adult Education, Training and/or Employment Counselling, Counselling and Helping Professions.
• Proven Administrative Skills to manage, assess and report demographic and fi nancial information to support decisions related to client training and employment.
• Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills.
• BC Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willingness to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and motivate staff to meet specifi c performance objectives within specifi c deadlines and budgets.
• Experience with First Nation communities, culture and protocols.
JOB COACH (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)Qualifi cations:
• At least three (5) years of experience working with First Nations at the Band and Community level.
• A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in one or more of the following areas: Education, Trades and Workplace Training, Adult and Community Education, Training and Employment Counselling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage case/workloads of up to 50 Clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet specifi c program/client objectives within specifi c timeframes.
• Must have sound working knowledge of standard computer applications and keyboard skills.
• Must have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, be insurable and willing to travel by road throughout a large geographic area in all seasons.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Reply by email to: [email protected]: PTP ASEP Training Society Hiring Committee.
Please provide:• Covering Letter • Resume (3 pages max.) • Three references
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED
An Aboriginal Employment PartnershipJOB POSTING
PTP ASEP TRAINING SOCIETY(See Website for Background: www.ptpasep.ca)
HEALTH SERVICES – VANDERHOOFRESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE (RCA)
TEMPORARY CASUALCarrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has an opening for an RCA to join the Home Care Health team in Vanderhoof. This position is a casual position that is responsible for delivering personal care, respite care, and ancillary services as identifi ed in client care plans. The successful candidate will be keen to provide care that maintains the dignity, comfort, safety and independent well-being of clients either in their homes or in resident care settings.
QUALIFICATIONS• Resident Care Aide (RCA) Certifi cate• 2 to 3 years of experience is preferred• Food Safe Level 1 Certifi cation• Basic First Aid Certifi cate• Foot Care Certifi cate is an asset• Valid Driver’s Licence
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS• Ability to monitor basic life signs (blood pressure and vital
signs)• Working knowledge and awareness of palliative care
requirements• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary and traditional
meals• Knowledge or awareness of local First Nation language and
culture• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Offi ce
Software
This position requires fl exible hours of work, as well as travel to remote communities and extensive contact with clients. Proof of certifi cation, a valid Driver’s License, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant.
To learn more about CSFS and other employment opportunities, visit www.csfs.org.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 563-3376
Closing date: This position will be posted until fi lled.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
With much love and great sadness, Jim’s family announces his sudden and unexpected passing.A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Jim leaves to mourn his wife, Dana Stark, son Evan, parents James and Gwen Eadie, brother Dean, in-laws Larry Stark, Candice Stark (Brian), brother-in-law Trevor (Charlene), numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and associates.In loving memory of Jim, donations to the Minor Hockey Association of Vanderhoof and/or NeighbourLink are greatly appreciated.
James Donald Eadie
May 3, 1961 – October 4, 2013
Announcements
Coming EventsGROW MARIJUANA Com-mercially. Canadian Commer-cial Production Licensing Con-vention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.
InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR
UPDATE 9 October 2013
Reservoir Elevation: 851.79 m (2794.59ft)SLS Discharge: 31.57 m3/s
Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.
Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812
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Employment
Career Opportunities
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Employment
ChildcareTERRACE Childcare Society is looking to hire an Early Childhood Educator for its 3-5 year old group daycare and an experienced society Manager. Prefer licensed ECEs but will consider those with related childcare training and experi-ence. Email cover letter and resume [email protected] or mail or drop off at 3425 Kal-um St. Terrace BC V8G 2N8
Education/Trade Schools
21 Week HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Classes start November 18, 2013. Call for more information. Taylor Pro Training Ltd.
1-877-860-7627. www.taylorprotraining.com
Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639
School Bus Drivers Required Immediately
in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas
This is an excellent opportunity for a semi-retired person or a “stay at home Mom or Dad” seeking part-time employment. Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off.
The wage is $23.52 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.
Qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement • If you have a Class 5 – will assist in acquiring your Class 2 • Exemplary driving record as demonstrated by driver’s abstract • Clean Criminal Record Check • Excellent interpersonal skills with students in Grades K to 12 • Physical capability to perform the job duties
Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof – 153 Connaught St.
Please email resumes to: [email protected] or mail them to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, 153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 • Fax: (250) 567-4639
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
CUSTODIAL APPLICANTS WANTEDSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian. This could eventually lead to a permanent custodial position with School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes).
• Complete a School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) application form.
• Provide proof of Grade 12 completion (please submit a copy of transcript or graduation certificate with application form)
• Successfully complete Custodial Training Course – provided by School District No. 91
• Hold a valid WHMIS certificate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course)
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested
Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid.
Applicants who successfully complete the course and have a valid WHMIS certificate will have their names placed on the casual custodial database which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/sd91/pdf_forms/cupe.doc or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.
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.
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Must have valid driver’s license.
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THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!
Selkin Logging LtdIs currently looking for full time Equipment operators,
Heavy Duty Mechanic, Road Builder, Feller Buncher Operator and Owner/Operator Logging trucks to work in
the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS TO APPLY.Benefit package and registered pension plan available.
To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545email: [email protected]
FOR SALEUpdated 3 bedroom home on the river, new roof, newer windows & deck, updated kitchen, full mostly fi nished basement with extra bed-room & bath - $239,000. Ph 250-567-0639.
We Are Expanding Our Team!
PARTS MANAGERPrince George
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Parts Manager will manage the parts and Inventory function of the Branch operation.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Ensure stock levels will support equip. in the fi eld• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.• Ensure that the Parts and Inventory function delivers quality & exceeds customer needs.• Promote the sale of parts. • Develop annual objectives for the Parts and Inventory function• Ensure company plans and programs are carried out by Parts Department. • Ensure that activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE standards and SMS company policies and processes.
Qualifi cations:
• Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp. Any combo of education and exp.may be considered. • Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset.• Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues.
Qualifi ed applicants are invited to submit their
resumé quotingreference number
PM-12320-10102013and position title to:
Email:[email protected]
Fax: (1)604.888.9699
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Employment
Help Wanted
Ubleis Logging is seek-ing experienced:
Processor (dangler) Operators,
Loader Operators, Buncher Operators
And Sub-Contractor
Processors
to work full time in the Fort St. James area. Successful applicants will be offered a competi-tive compensation pack-age. Please contact Rob Ubleis at (250) 996-1615. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (250) 996-8346.
Employment
Help Wanted
Food Counter AttendantFull-Time, Shift Work,
Weekend, Early Morning,Overnight, Evening
$10.25 per hr + benefitsHEALTH BENEFITS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMINCENTIVE PROGRAMS
PAID TRAININGFREE UNIFORMS
Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax
your resume to: 250-567-9180.
Riverbed Enterprises Ltd.
Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Must be experi-enced and physically able to work in all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148
Small Ads work!
Employment
Help WantedLINO’S SALES & SERVICE located in beautiful Burns Lake, has an immediate open-ing for a Marine / Snowmobile Technician. Competitive wag-es & relocating allowance. Forward resume to attention Marco. Call: (250) 692-7045, (250) 251-7204 or Fax: (250) 692-7693
SUTCO Contracting Ltd. re-quires experienced fl at-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, ex-tended benefi ts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230
Employment
Trades, TechnicalAUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing Inc. is looking for ex-perienced welders. Competi-tive wages, profi t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bo-nus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by com-pany. Good working environ-ment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding envi-ronment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an ap-pointment or send resume to: [email protected]. 780-846-2231 (Offi ce); 780-846-2241 (Fax).
FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofi ng / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wag-es. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: [email protected]
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Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’tlet it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Home Improvements
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Merchandise for Sale
Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD For Sale: Large quantity of SPF/Douglas-fi r fi rewood blocks for sale. Blocks vary in width from 4”x6”, 6”x6” & 8”x6” and are 8”-12” in length. Pricing is: $65 per 8’ bed or $55 per 6.5’ bed. Pricing for larger loads can be negotiated. Please call 1 (250)574-6181 for more de-tails.
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL
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JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh 1-866-528-7108Delivery BC and AB
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Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?STEEL BUILDINGS/metalbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. WantedGenuine Coin Collector BuyerCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030
Real Estate
Mobile Homes & Parks
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPERRIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentBURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128
Daylight Basement Suite 5 km outside of Vanderhoof. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, very modern. $800/month includes
heat and electricity. Call250-570-8439 or 250-570-7538 to book a viewing ap-
pointment. Referencesrequired”
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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS
The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax ExemptionBylaw No. 1130, 2013 at the Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 28, 2013.The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2014 - Estimated Estimated Estimated 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tax Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption Exemption(a) the improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded asFolio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. $8,652 $8,825 $9,002 $9,182
(b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club,recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. $1,085 $1,106 $1,128 $1,151
(c) the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 8and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authorityas Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recordedas Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W 1/4, Section 13, Township12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting range, approximately 58.1 acres. $1,534 $1,565 $1,596 $1,628 (d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,458 $4,548 $4,638 $4,731
(e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,291 $5,396 $5,504 $5,614
(f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 7530, Section 9,Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,260 $1,286 $1,311 $1,338
(g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $629 $641 $654 $667
(h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert AMatthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $367 $374 $381 $389
(i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan 7586, Section 9, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,401 $1,429 $1,457 $1,487
(j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia,documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498,Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $566 $577 $588 $600
(k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of VanderhoofLutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19,Block 2, Plan 1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $220 $225 $229 $233
(l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite BrethrenChurches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan 11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $594 $606 $618 $630
(m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Trustees of the Congregation of the Vanderhoof Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $432 $441 $450 $459
(n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church,documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan 7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $830 $846 $863 $880
(o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority asClass 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C.Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 $168 $172 $175
(p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship,documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185,Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,880 $2,937 $2,996 $3,056
(q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $682 $696 $709 $723
(r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5Land District $2,348 $2,395 $2,443 $2,491
(s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,424 $1,452 $1,481 $1,511
(t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,329 $2,375 $2,423 $2,471
(u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8,Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,682 $6,816 $6,952 $7,091 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1,owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legallydescribed as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 LandDistrict, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $486 $496 $505 $515
(w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3,Plan 3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $76 $78 $79 $81
(x) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6,owned by the Nechako Valley Community Services Society, documented as Folio 278.000and legally described as Lots 9 to 11, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5,Coast Range 5 Land District. - $10,014 $10,215 $10,419
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The District of Vanderhoof is soliciting interest from local contractors who would like to be included on our municipal hired equipment list for the 2013/14 winter season to haul snow, on an as needed basis, from municipal thoroughfares to approved dump sites located within municipal boundaries.Truck requirements:
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The District of Vanderhoof offers blue book rates.Contractors must be available to respond on short notice. Contractors must provide contact numbers where they can be reached 24/7.Please indicate your interest in writing to the following ad-dress:
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The Yinka Dene Alliance, has vowed to � ght the
B.C. government’s move which could allow En-
bridge to temporarily enter First Nations territory
and cut down trees for a land survey.
If approved, the permits would allow Enbridge
to occupy three sites within Nak’azdli territory for
a few days according to a letter written by a First
Nations relations of� cer.
“The reason we were very strong in our response
is because Enbridge is trying to do permits and try-
ing to create a momentum which we are bound to
stop,” said Yinka Dene spokesperson Geraldine
Thomas-Flurer.
According to an email from Brennan Clarke
in the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Re-
source Operations, the consideration of the permits
is separate from the assessment of the entire proj-
ect.Enbridge spokesperson, Ivan Giesbrecht, said
that the permits are for information requested at the
Joint Review Panel hearings and that, even though
those hearings are closed, the data to be collected
is still needed.
He said that the permits are not pushing the
Northern Gateway pipeline forward, that they are
just assessments that must be completed.
But the Yinka Dene, and therefore the Saik’uz
and the Nak’azdli are committed to not allowing
any Enbridge workers at all in their territories.
Thomas-Flurer said that they will start � ning any
Enbridge people they � nd on their lands and that
there is signage up in the territories saying as much.
“They [Enbridge workers] will have to appear
to our traditional governments and they will deter-
mine what restitution or � nes will have to be paid,”
she said.The permits would allow 361 cubic metres of
brush and timber to be cut and nearly 400 metres of
trail to be cleared.
According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resources the permits are for investigative
works only such as geotechnical surveys. They are not for con-
struction of the pipeline.
Thomas-Flurer knows that her organization is not equipped
to � ght a billion dollar company in court. She said that they are
receiving hundreds of pages of referrals at a time, too many for a
small, local government sized, organization of people.
“They’re bombarding our of� ces,” said Thomas-Flurer.
“Knowing that we’re facing a mult-million dollar company that
probably has a person for every page and a lawyer for every page.
We’re out-resourced in money and people.”
They also have to keep up with the short deadlines to respond
to the referrals.
In an email from Clarke in the Ministry of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations:
“The Province is legally required to consider the permit ap-
plications, and upon acceptance of the applications is required
to consult First Nations. Regardless of whether First Nations
respond or not, the decision maker must consider all available,
relevant information in making a decision to issue the permit or
not…Consultation does not imply veto power.”
So if the Yinka Dene fail to respond by a certain date there is
a possibility that Enbridge could be allowed to proceed anyway.
“Christy Clark has said that she has � ve conditions and we
respect that she is not going to be bullied,” said Thomas-Flurer.
“But one condition we feel hasn’t been addressed is Aboriginal
rights and titles.”Continued on page 2
Aboriginal to
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Race number three, the last before Zone Championships, took place at 10 Mile Lake in Quesnel.
The racers pushed themselves in the wet weather, with the boys team taking � rst place and the girls team taking second. The boys ran 6.2 kilometres and and the girls ran 4.3.
Boys division, 35 runners:
First: Alexander Nemethy, NVSS
Second: Isaac Goodrich, Col-lege Heights Secondary
Third: Cole Dinsdale, Cor-relieu Secondary
Fourth: Colten Illingworth, NVSS
Fifth: Charlie Borek, NVSSGirls division, 32 runners:First: Olivia Baptiste, Ques-
nel Jr. SecondarySecond: Erika Kretz, Prince
George SecondaryThird: Danika Robson, Wil-
liams Lake SecondaryFourth: Georgia Verduzco,
NVSSFifth: Julia Steinebach,
NVSSSixth: Kaitlyn Verduzco,
NVSS
10 Mile Lake race
Travis Himmelright teaches wrestling to kids from many different skill levels and ages. Stu-dents learned that the number one thing that wins matches is pins.
Wrestling
Jonathon MuellerTaryn Stephen
Julia Steinebach and Kaitlyn Verduzco
Kelton McKee and Georgia Verduzco
Michael Libbert