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Crash throws youth driver out window

Rebecca Watson

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A young male in Vanderhoof escaped with his life Friday Oct. 10 after being thrown out of his moving ve-hicle during an incident on Nechako Avenue, just east of Redekop Rd.

Around 11 am that morning, Josh Harris 17, left school angry, over what he can not remember. What hap-pened next is still all a bit fuzzy, he said.

“I remember the mo-tion of spinning inside my blazer. The next thing I remember is someone picking me up and getting put down onto a stretcher, riding

in the ambulance and then being put into the hospital bed,” said Josh in a telephone interview one week after the crash.

Cindy Brophy was � rst on scene and or-chestrated others near-by to call for help while she waited with Josh until authorities came. Once the � retruck and ambulance arrived, the young man was taken to Vanderhoof hospital where he was treated for severe road rash and deep lacerations. Later he was sent to Prince George as a precaution for further testing.

“It was hard to move for a while,” said Josh. “But every day it gets a bit better.”

RCMP investiga-

tion reports determined the crash was a result of speed and failing to wear a seatbelt as the inexperienced driver turned the � rst corner heading up Kenny Dam road. The police also determined through vehicle-impression evi-dence that the vehicle could have likely rolled on top of the youth or may have hit him with some capacity if it had continued to roll. The traf� c investigator con-curred with police and concluded in his re-port that the car � ipped � ve times, once over Josh, landing a couple feet away on his left, a couple feet away on his right and kept going.

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Photos submittedROADRASH: Josh Harris 17, was sent to Vanderhoof Hospital where he was treated with deep lacerations after being thrown from his vehicle’s window.

Elections are coming in Vanderhoof

I’m excited to be a candidate for the May-or of Vanderhoof! The next four years will be the most important decision making years in determining what our future will be for the next generation.

My passion for Vanderhoof is fami-lies. What values will see families move to Vanderhoof and call it home? What characteristics of our community will they see that will encour-age them to move here and want to be involved? Some of the qualities I want are strong health care, recreation, education, and stewardship of the environment and for-ests around us.

The last six years as Mayor I have seen the aquatic referen-dum pass and made signi� cant design and � nancial progress in the last 18 months. We developed a bike park, walking trails, stream rehabilitation, and soccer � elds. We’ve embraced recycling, built a sturgeon facil-ity, and completed arena improvements. We have worked hard to have great roads, water and sewer. The community has devel-oped a post-secondary plan which has been adopted by the board of CNC and we hope to have a new college for trades and career training very soon. I am currently the chair

of the Regional Dis-trict Forest commit-tee and the Northern Medical Trust. In both these areas we are known as leaders by our neighboring com-munities. We have achieved all this and still, of the 17 north-ern municipalities, we have the second low-est cost per resident for local government, and basically no debt.

I have 13 grand-children; the future generation of Vander-hoof is my priority. Each decision has to make Vanderhoof a place, which they as adults, can call home. The next four years we will see the end of the mountain pine beetle harvesting while New

I am so excited to be running for mayor in the 2014 election! Born

and raised by Abe and Kathy Klassen, I am the youngest of six children. I attended Sinkut View Elemen-tary School, Northside Christian School, and graduated from Necha-ko Valley Second-ary School. In 1991 I married Scott Wilson and we raised our two children (Tarina and Chris) here. Needless to say, I’m Vanderhoof all the way.

For eight years, I ran my own daycare.

After that, I worked for an accounting � rm before deciding to buy the local dollar store, which Scott and I owned for six and-a-half years. In 2006 I was elected as a direc-tor for the Vanderhoof Chamber of Com-merce and was elected president in 2011. During that time, I sat on various boards and committees such as Minerals North 2014 and the pool society. Due to these experi-

ences, I have a strong understanding of what businesses need as well as how a board is supposed to operate.

I feel strongly about the youth in our community and their future, and as such I teach the Junior Achievement Econom-ics for Success course to grade ten planning students. My husband and I,

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Gold and LNG lines will have construction camps around us. This could be a negative, or a positive which will add capacity to Van-derhoof. We must make decisions which will determine our future; I will share my thoughts at an open house at the Village Inn on Nov. 6 at 7 pm.

Mayoral Candidates for Vanderhoof’s 2014 election

Gerry Thiessen

Jessi Wilson

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“This individual is very fortunate to be alive and to come away from this type of violent collision in the manner that he did,” said Cpl. Thiessen, detachment commander for the Van-derhoof RCMP. “Based on the evidence we ob-served at the scene, it is our belief that it was only a matter of a few feet that was the differ-ence between the injury level that was sustained and something much more serious.”

At some point dur-ing the tumble, Josh was ejected from one of the vehicle’s win-dows. Which window is uncertain as all but two rear windows were smashed out. The vehi-cle is no longer drivable since the front end of it

got crushed inward and the driver side door al-most completely ripped off.

“My message to all young drivers is don’t speed and wear your seat belt, or you’ll get seriously injured like I did, or worse,” said Josh.

The Vanderhoof RCMP have not laid any formal charges however, they have not been ruled out. Police are waiting until they have all the information and are continuing to investigate. Police are asking any witnesses to the accident or anyone with information about the collision to come forward by contacting the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222.

Crash throws youth... continued from pg 1

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WRITTEN OFF: Josh Harris’s Chevy Blazer after the accident on Nechako Avenue, just east of Redekop Rd. Nearly all the car’s windows were blown out, the front crushed in and driver side door almost completely ripped off. Jessie Wilson

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chocolate and dough-nuts to all the 4-H members on the Sat-urday of the Fall Fair because we feel that all their dedication and hard work de-serves to be recog-nized.

I believe that Van-derhoof needs con-sistent recreation pro-grams for all ages, as well as more housing for our seniors. I also believe that Vander-hoof’s expenses need

to be streamlined so that we are better pre-pared for the future.

I know that I would be a great mayor for this town. I love our town, our community, and I en-joy seeing the variety of people here. Be-ing born and raised in Vanderhoof, and in raising my own fam-ily, I have maintained a strong connection to our community. I believe each person in Vanderhoof has a voice, and the right to speak up.

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Elections are coming in Vanderhoof!Councillor Candidates for the 2014 election

With 13 years as a councillor under his belt, Brian Frenkel be-lieves that everything happens for a reason.

“I think we’ve had a great team in the past working on a variety of issues and it will only get better. Everyone running this term has something to bring to the table.”

Mr. Frenkel is the

President of the North Central Government Association and also sits on the board of di-rectors for the Union of BC Municipalities. He feels Vanderhoof is somewhat of an un-derdog being a small northern community, but has continued to take a stance to stand up for Vanderhoof anyway possible. “Being on

these boards enables me to bring northern issues to the forefront of the province, ie. brown� eld sites. I can take small town issues to a differ-ent level to have a posi-tive change in our com-munity. It comes down to representing Vander-hoof. That’s what I do, � rst and foremost I rep-resent Vanderhoof.”

Known for his work

in the forest industry and regional represen-tation, Mr. Frenkel rec-ognizes that Vanderhoof has a long wish list. Yet he feels one thing the town truly needs is stability. “And that’s what were working on. I know were going to see a downturn in the forestry industry in the next few years with lots of major projects in our

backyard being it oil, gas or mining. We need to work with those pro-ponents to make sure the needs are met in Vanderhoof.”

Having a passion for his town also stems from a love for his fam-ily. Mr. Frenkel became a grandparent recently

and says it gave him a different perspective to re� ect on his values.

“Family is always number one. Our great-est wealth in fact isn’t our economy, it’s our children and grandchil-dren. Everything we do is not for you or me, it’s for our kids.”

Brian Frenkel

My name is Michelle Roberge and I have cho-sen to run for Council so I can be part of the team that discusses and plans for the immediate and long-term health of Vanderhoof.

I de� ne Vander-hoof’s health as it’s so-cial wellbeing, unique-ness along Highway 16, affordability, envi-ronment, and � ne bal-ance between rural and urban life. All aspects of the community, from roads to its citizens to economic growth, con-tribute to its health. Al-though I was not raised

in Vanderhoof and it is not my of� cial ‘home-town’, I have chosen it as the hometown for my children, a decision not taken lightly.

I have a deep ap-preciation for the com-munity and what it has provided me – employ-ment, involvement in my children’s educa-tion, recreation, and the chance to expand my skill set.

Over the past 13 years I have participated in events and projects in Vanderhoof that sup-port community spirit, public education, and

the local economy. My involvement in these projects has ranged from the ground level volunteer to project leader and communica-tions. What I bring to these projects is physi-cal and mental ability, a regard for process, and the willingness to think and discuss open-mindedly about options and possible outcomes. Living here has given me the opportunity and the courage to chal-lenge myself with new ventures and experi-ences. Many times I have had the opportuni-

ty to show my children what it means to start something new, what it means to be a part of something bigger then themselves, and what it means to get involved in something that matters to them.

Vanderhoof matters to me.

I value where I live, I value hard work and I value a challenge. Be-ing elected as Coun-cillor of the District of Vanderhoof will be the next challenge that I know will be hard work, but worth it for the won-derful place I live.

Michelle Roberge

Born and raised in Vanderhoof, Spencer loves his community. As an avid sports fan he enjoys watching and participating in lo-cal recreation leagues. He referees hockey and basketball starting at the age of 13 and has had the opportunity to of� ciate several provin-cial tournaments. Since Spencer has graduated he has been involved in coaching community football � nding it im-portant to provide men-torship and be a role model.

“We need more youth involved in the community. At the end of the day, youth are the future and councillors can effect what happens 10-15 years down the

road. One of the reasons I’m running is to get in at an early age to make a difference for the up-coming generation.”

Spencer is currently the Executive Direc-tor of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce and as part of his po-sition he also man-ages the Visitor Centre. Originally starting at the chamber as a sum-mer student, Spencer has had the opportunity to meet new people and enjoys his job promot-ing the town. He says working at the chamber and having a youth-ful mentality are what makes him a good can-didate for council.

Spencer believes in continued educa-tion and has been tak-ing night and weekend classes at the college. Being a determined young person himself, he hopes to encourage others to reach their po-tential.

Although being a new and strong voice for youth in the com-munity is of top prior-ity for him, Spencer’s number one will always be friends and family.

“My friends and family have taught me everything in my � rst 20 years and are so im-portant to me. I truly value the relationships I have worked so hard to create and maintain and

without them I probably wouldn’t be here, where I am today.” Spencer looks forward to being a resident in Vanderhoof for years to come and shaping the community around him.

Spencer Siemens


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between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pmMunicipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof

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Vanderhoof is my home and over the years I have become involved in various groups and projects. What I bring

to council is a com-mon sense approach to things. I listen to the topic and if I feel that I can add value, then I will voice my opinion/concerns.

I was involved with setting up the Housing Committee and Com-munity Foundation. I see both of these proj-ects as very worthwhile to our community. The swimming pool is also very important to our community. We also have a great need for

affordable housing for our senior population and for the vulnerable sector of our commu-nity.

We also need to en-sure that our infrastruc-ture is up to date and that we have the abil-ity to expand those ser-vices to accommodate any future growth and expansion.

Enhancing post sec-ondary education fa-cilities in Vanderhoof are very important as is increasing our accom-

modation capacity as we are looking to invite a major hotel or motel chain to build here in Vanderhoof.

These projects will employ local citizens and also engage the ser-vices of local contrac-tors and businesses here in Vanderhoof. First and foremost is family. My wife and I are very for-tunate as all of our chil-dren and grandchildren live here in Vanderhoof. It is always fun to go to the rink, football � eld,

basketball court, volley-ball court or any venue our grandkids are play-ing to watch them in action. Vanderhoof af-fords us a great quality of life. We have great medical and education-al facilities along with numerous recreation opportunities.

Living in a small community you know who your neighbor is. Great friendships are made with many people and that to me is very important.

John Murphy

It seems like yes-terday that I was run-ning for Council for the very � rst time. Now six years, two elections, and two children later I � nd myself once more before you asking for your support to be one of your Councillors for the District of Vander-hoof. Our region and community have been subject to a great deal of change these past years. We have grown with our community together in the face of some great challenges and now ex-perience a region facing unprecedented oppor-tunities. Like many of you, I have altered my worldview as I have progressed through life with family, play and work. I now � nd my-self striving for a com-munity vision that best complements all these facets and the many great things they create. I will continue to sup-port and move forward initiatives that promote a healthy community, strong local health care options, and a com-munity with a sense of self when it comes to arts and culture. We

can continue to work towards these initia-tives by ensuring the aquatic and community centres remain a central goal of the next coun-cil. We must continue to strive to be a socially conscious community. My vision for this com-munity is one that looks to support innovative solutions to support the elderly such as the Seniors Connected pro-gram. One which sup-ports the very young by partnering with other organizations to of-fer affordable and ac-cessible daycare. One which advocates for our most vulnerable citi-zens when they need us the most. As my fam-ily has grown, I have become more aware of the need to support youth recreation. I have been pleased to be part of a council that � nds ways to support Minor Hockey, Speed Skating and Figure Skating with better ice times and af-fordable rates. I was happy to � nd a solution for new � elds for our growing minor soccer association. I have also been pleased to support

non-organized sports such as the bike park and potentially a skate park in Vanderhoof. As always, there is pride when one is able to support commu-nity programs that give back so much, such as the Farmer’s Market, Com-munity Garden, Library, Search and Rescue and our Fire Department. I will continue to advocate for policies that promote � scal responsibility, le-verage our unique geo-graphic position, diver-sify our local economy, and to never lose sight of the core economic drivers of our town. At the end of the day, I look to honor the hard work of those before me while looking forward with a vision of growth and prosperity for all of Vanderhoof.

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It has been my plea-sure to serve on council for the past three years. Committees I have sat on or chaired include Community Centre, En-ergy, Minerals North, Air Quality, and Con-cert. I have been a li-aison to the Exhibition Society, Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative, and Mount Milligan Sustainability Com-mittee. A lot of the in-frastructure de� cit that plagues other towns has been kept in check in Vanderhoof. Water treatment is paid for

and the lagoon will be next year. Every year we pave more than planned. We keep our tax rate low while pro-viding great services.

In my opinion, top priority for Vanderhoof is de� nitely the aquatic centre. I won’t talk much on this as I believe it has been well debated and a 78% mandate in the referendum shows that this is a priority for our residents.

The next priority is having a collage cam-pus centered on trades training. This is vital

for the sustainability of our community. There is a glut of welders in the lower mainland but you’re hard pressed to � nd them here. The way to � ll those jobs is to encourage our youth to train and stay here.

That being said, creating a community centre is near and dear to my heart. There are a lot of local groups in need of space and I be-lieve we need to � nd a way to make it avail-able.

I believe dedication and love for our com-

munity are what make me a good candidate for council. This term I have only missed two regular or committee of the whole meetings. Other activities include Nechako Valley Search and Rescue (swift water and ice rescue, ground search team lead-er), assisting with biathlon

coaching, as well as many outdoor pursuits.

The most important things in my life are my fam-ily. My wife Mia is an amaz-ing partner who has a lot of patience for me being gone a lot. My children William and Linnea are an inspiration to me every day.

It has been an hon-our to have served as a Councillor for the Dis-trict of Vanderhoof. I am proud of my home-town and want to help it continue to grow and � ourish. We are on the cusp of many new op-portunities here in our beautiful community and I look forward to ensuring we take advan-tage of these opportuni-ties.

Our community must continue to move forward in ensuring the pool project is com-pleted as quickly as possible. Over 70% of

the residents in the area voted in favour of the pool. We need to � nish the job. Improving our education and train-ing opportunities, more housing for young fam-ilies and seniors, more recreation (skateboard park for example), ex-panding recycling, ad-dressing the brown-� elds on Highway 16 and creating more commercial space must happen. Expanding tourism, continued sup-port for our health pro-fessionals and pushing for more police of� cers will also be goals.

We also need a focus on readying our com-munity to take advan-tage of any new eco-nomic opportunities by having the infrastruc-ture in place and the capacity to meet new needs. We must contin-ue to support our local forest, agriculture and mining industries, as well as the small busi-

ness owner by creating policy that is business friendly and not a lim-iting factor. Creating more opportunities for the youth in our com-munity is also some-thing I am passionate about, both in my work as well as time on coun-cil.

As a life-long resi-dent, I believe I have the knowledge of both where we have been and where we need to go as a community. Vanderhoof is a community that re-� ects family values and a quality of life that we all love and want to continue to improve. I ask for the opportunity to once again, represent you with a strong voice on council to ensure that Vanderhoof will al-ways be a healthy, safe and vibrant community to live and prosper in. It is what I want for my children (and now, grandchildren) and for yours as well!

Ken Young

Returning for a pos-sible third term as coun-cillor, Steve Little says he’s running again so he can � nish what he started.

“When I � rst got on council I was in charge of the pool committee and we took it right up and got that referen-dum,” said Mr Little, who has put six years

into the project already. With the help of Mr.

Little, council has also constructed the vision to build a community centre that encompass-es a trades centre and sports area.

“The plan is to have a hotel trades centre and pool as one com-plete complex.” said Mr. Little. “We’ve been working hard to get that up and running so kids can be trained in Van-derhoof.”

With the roots of his family in town, Mr. Little’s invested interest encourages him to fo-cus not only on the pool but on making the town look better as a whole.

“Brown� elds along the main street, let’s get them back into proper

use. Let’s make the downtown look better instead of having de-crepit old buildings,” said Mr. Little.

Since it’s not his � rst rodeo, Mr. Little feels his continued presence at council will help to bene� t all other aspects of the community as well. Not only does he already know the in-ner workings of what it takes to be a councillor, he is a familiar face that people can relate with.

“ [ C o n s i d e r i n g ] all the up-and-com-ing projects coming through the area we must build working re-lationships with all the various groups. A huge change in council may cause delays in prog-ress.”

Steve Little

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Dear Editor,

With so much vocal opposition from urban activists attacking BC’s resource industries, I think it would be a great idea if we all spent a bit more time in BC’s heartland in

places like Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George and the Cariboo-Chilcotin to see where the Canadian economy really starts.

As British Columbians, we seem to forget that vir-tually every dollar created in BC begins with natural

resources. However, even more

shocking is the fact that so many politicians seem to forget that BC’s Pacifi c Rim economy is often what lifts and carries a huge and disproportionate share of the entire coun-

try’s economy, often in times of economic trouble.

Something to think about the next time you see naïve young, urban protesters ranting on the six o’clock news.

Donald LeungBurnaby, B.C.

Where our economy really starts

still selling the sizzle department, the LNG sector is well represented with Paci� c Oil and Gas, Paci� c Northwest LNG, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations that’s hoping to de-velop a LNG facility with fellow traveller Steelhead LNG.

Godspeed to them. India cur-rently buys LNG from Qatar, a dis-tance of 2,885 km, and Australia, a distance of 7,060 km. The odom-eter to Squamish – site of Paci� c Oil and Gas’s proposed Wood� -bre LNG plant – clicks in at about 11,800 km.

And talk about your mixed messages. While Clark touts LNG as clean energy, she’ll be pushing coal and oil too. Colonial Coal

Corporation and East West Petro-leum are among the delegation. East West Petroleum has explora-tion concessions in New Zealand, Romania, Morocco and India, but not one in B.C. It does have for-mer federal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal on the board of directors though.

Here’s another problem with the delegation: when most people think trade, they think widgets, compa-nies that manufacture a good or produce a service that can be sold to customers in other countries. While importing is an integral part of any trading relationship, most British Columbians would expect the priority of a B.C. trade mission

to be on exports, because exports create jobs here in B.C. And after all, British Columbians are picking up a chunk of the tab.

Yet, ethniK Yarns – which im-ports hand-woven sarees from India – is on the trip. Tough to imagine they’re going to start hand weaving sarees in the Lower Mainland to export back to India anytime soon. All of these factors contribute to the crux of the prob-lem with this trip: just as too many cooks spoil the broth, too many in-dustries and too many competing interests can spoil a trade mission.

Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

Dear editor,

Despite the fall sitting of the legislature, Premier Christy Clark and two cabinet ministers are off selling B.C. in India and the Far East this week. And those two trade missions couldn’t be more different.

Accompanied by 25 senior executives from the industry, Forests, Lands and Natural Re-source Minister Steve Thomson is in China, Japan and South Ko-rea with one objective: develop new markets for B.C.’s forestry products.

Premier Clark, on the other hand, is being accompanied to India by Advanced Educa-tion Minister Amrik Virk and a diverse group of 72 travelling companions, from nearly a dozen different economic sectors, two countries and two provinces.

Some of those sectors have suf� cient numbers for some crit-ical mass: education, LNG and the � lm industry. But there’s also representation from the fashion industry, decorative stones, a port authority, a modelling agen-cy, heavy equipment, a used car dealer, a travel � rm and even a Tim Horton’s franchisee.

One company – Cana-dian Western Holdings Ltd. – wouldn’t have a single Google result to it’s name were it not for the news release from the pre-mier’s of� ce last week announc-ing the delegation.

A handful of the companies don’t have a website, some don’t seem to have a listed phone num-ber anywhere in Canada.

Among the delegation, a handful of multinationals who

could hardly be considered homegrown. Super natural B.C. doesn’t spring to mind when you think of Colliers, Deloitte or KPMG. Each has extensive op-erations in India already.

Another company – Af� uence Capital – operates out of a home-based of� ce in Calgary, Alberta. Pyramid Wine Exports is also Calgary-based, but does broker B.C. wines.

Three companies are actually headquartered in India and any connection with B.C. – such as an of� ce or telephone number – isn’t readily apparent from their websites.

Tata Elxsi’s Visual Comput-ing Labs is an animation and visual effects studio in India. It’s part of the Tata Group, a $100 billion multinational based in Mumbai.

Another – Bangalore-based Elexisoft Technologies – de-scribes itself as offering the “best software training and placement in evergreen technologies.” Out-sourcing � rm Vestechno is based in Bangalore as well, but has an of� ce in Michigan.

It does make one wonder though: why would companies headquartered in India join a trade mission with the B.C. gov-ernment to, of all places, India?

In addition to the nine post-secondary institutions on the trip, a handful of research centres are among the delegation, includ-ing: IC-IMPACTS or the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate Community Trans-formation and Sustainability.

Can understand why they went with the acronym. In the

Too many interests spoil the trades mission


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NVSAR � nds new home

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Vanderhoof residents can breath a sigh of relief knowing their search and rescue team will once again be close by in a new location downtown.

The District of Van-derhoof has agreed to lease the old cadet build-ing on Burrard to the Nechako Valley Search and Rescue. Chris Mushumanski, president of NVSAR, is happy to � nally have three sepa-rate locations moved into

one. “Right now the

NVSAR has our of� ce, rescue vehicles, and training spot all in sepa-rate locations,” said Mr. Mushumanski. “Imagine if the police had their vehicles at the hospital and of� ce at the � rehall, it would make for a slow response time.”

The plan is to up-date the entire � oor plan of the building which includes making the bathrooms wheelchair accessible. Additional of� ce space and train-

ing spaces are also being looked at, along with a kitchenette so when the team has multiple-day training courses they can have lunch and snacks. The two large garages at the back of the property are planned for demo-lition so that one new, much larger garage can be put in.

“Currently our vehi-cles are not covered and after a long snowfall we have to dig them out. It would be very helpful to have a covered storage so vehicles are not exposed

to the elements. Heat will also help with electronic equipment and anything that is cold sensitive,” said Mr. Mushumanski.

The soon-to-be home of NVSAR has sat vacant for years due to extensive is-sues with the build-ings heating system. The rescue team ap-proached the District with $10,000 but part of the reason the District agreed to the ten-year lease is the groups ability to apply for grants that other groups may not � t under.

The DOV still has $16,000 left in the 2014 budget al-located to the build-ing’s repairs and renovations so, cou-pled with NVSAR’s promise of plau-sible funding, it just made sense said Mr. Mushumanski.

“The � rst grant we’re applying for is improving energy ef� ciency which will allow us to get the heating replaced so we can start meet-ing there,” said Mr. Mushumanski.

Currently there are 22 active mem-bers, 28 associate members and 12 new members who have just started train-ing. The group has

been without a building since the old location by Ferland Park was condemned. Ever since, the team has worked in partnership with the � rehall but, simply put, we need more space, said Mr. Mushuminski.

“Our group is growing. We need this larger facility to accommodate that. As we grow we need more training more frequently,” he said. The rescue team has their eye on four different grants and are hopeful for widespread community support. The hope is to have the building fully functional by next spring.

Anyone interested in volunteering for the NVSAR is always wel-come. Training dates will soon become more

Photo by Rebecca Watson

NEW HOME: The NVSAR has found a new permanent place to train, meet and store their vehicles.

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Welcome to the Y. M. C. A!

This summer an increasing

number of childcare services have

made their way to Vanderhoof

through the hands of the YMCA

and it’s catchy theme song.

“We love singing the song,”

shouted a group of middle school-

ers during a YMCA camp day.

The Young Men Christian Asso-

ciation is a Canadian organization

dedicated to offering programs tai-

lored to a community’s individual

needs.Now in Vanderhoof at the The

Gospel Chapel, the YMCA has

started full and half-day child-

care programs and, have much

planned for the future, said Sar-

ah Geisheimer, 26, Vanderhoof

YMCA co-ordinator.

“It’s still in the works but we

are planning an art program for

school-aged children for around

October, and a low-impact aero-

bics program for seniors for some-

time in the fall as well,” said Ms.

Geisheimer.

The YMCA was offered a one-

year agreement with the District of

Vanderhoof to deliver recreational

programs. So far the enrolment has

been high however the YMCA’s

long-term role in the community

will be defined by what the people

in Vanderhoof want, said Chris

Kinch, director of membership

and programs for the YMCA of

Northern BC.

“If you want to build something

more sustainable you have to look

two-to-three years down the road.

So right now were still trying

to gather information and make

connections,” said Mr. Kinch

The YMCA has started to make

appearances at various community

events including the recent air

show and farmers market. The

purpose of the booth is not only

to spread awareness of YMCA

programs in town but to help make

connections with community

members.

It is expected by mid August

the organization will have a much

clearer view of what will be com-

ing to Vanderhoof for the fall, and

hopefully the office will have set

hours by then so people can drop

in with suggestions and ideas, said

Mr. Kinch.

“It’s a bit of building the plane

while your flying it but sometimes

you just need to hit the ground run-

ning,” said Mr. Kinch.

Programs currently being of-

fered by the YMCA in Vanderhoof

include full and half day childcare

services along with summer clubs

running from July to August.

Earlier this month, the Minute

To Win It week was held for chil-

dren aged 5-12. Taryn Montague

19, and Tara Kaurucz 19, are child-

care givers and both love working

with the kids.

“The week was all about team

building, group challenges, work-

ing together and of course having

fun,” said Ms. Montague, who has

worked with the YMCA for three

summers.

Carsen 9, is a summer club par-

ticipant and just moved to Vander-

hoof from Quesnel a few weeks

ago. “It’s a great opportunity to meet

new friends,” said Carsen with a

humbling smile.

The YMCA has also started a

parent-and-tot group, which is free

for the summer, and runs twice a

week for an hour on Mondays and

Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30

a.m.“It gives the kids a way of be-

ing active but also gives the par-

ents a way of socializing,” said

Sarah Geisheimer, Vanderhoof

YMCA co-ordinator. “Each week

the kids come into their own be-

ing around other kids their own

age. It’s a structured environment

but we target it towards their inter-

ests to make it fun and education-

al.”


FUN AND EDUCATIONAL: The YMCA has started running day camps and child daycare services in Vanderhoof. The Min It To Win It

group is seen here having fun during an outing to the park earlier this month.

Photos by Rebecca Watson

GO GIRLS: Rugby at NVSS got wet and messy in the rain Oct. 17 as the Vanderhoof girls prepared for the zone playoffs this upcoming weekend in Smithers. Scores: 1st game Williams Lake vs Vanderhoof junior girls 5-14, 2nd game Williams Lake vs Vanderhoof senior girls 20-0, 3rd game Vanderhoof vs 100 Mile House senior girls 37-0.

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BOYS HOCKEY: Bantams won both games the weekend of Oct. 11 and 12, Saturday 3-0 and Sunday 5-3. MIDGETS: Are preparing for a tournament this upcoming weekend in Vanderhoof.LAST WEEKEND: Peewees lost 7-3 against Smithers, Midgets lost 6-0 to Smithers, Pee-wees lost 8-4 to Smithers and Midgets lost 5-1 Smithers. Midget girls beat Fraser Lake 9-4. 1st photo: is Simon Nemethy taking the fa-ceoff, Beau Turgeon is number 2, and Hunter Floris on the far side.2nd photo is: Caleb Goncalves in the whiteThis past weekend


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Customer Appreciation and Small Business Week

Boosting business with a solid digital marketing strategy requires a few simple tools. So simple, in fact, that you may already be using them without knowing it. Digital marketing is both the most eas-ily producible and easily accessible mode of pro-moting your business. However, small businesses often get lost in the cloud of buzzwords being thrown around and don’t know where or how to implement a strategy. Here are four of the most ef-fective digital marketing tools you can use to grow your business:

1. E-mail. Believe it or not, this underrated method has been around for 20 years and is still the best tool for customer retention. It’s great for both building awareness and increasing the likeli-hood of purchase. By opting-in to your e-mail list, customers give you direct permission to send them messages. A personal inbox is a sacred place – take advantage of having this access to deliver the high-est quality messaging with real value and interest.

Let’s use a local florist as an example. She could send a weekly, biweekly, or monthly e-mail (she could call it a newsletter) to past and current cus-tomers reminding them of upcoming occasions where flowers would be nice to give or receive. Or she can tell them which flowers are best for which occasion (red roses say, “I love you”; yellow tulips say, “Cheer up.”). Just try to keep this messaging modest. Don’t over-sell to customers or overwhelm their inbox with more than they want. By finding this balance, email will prove to be a beneficial and cost-effective option for your digital marketing strategy.

2. Social Media. Social media is everywhere: not for now, but for good. It is the most widely ac-cessed outlet for reaching your customers. So it’s smart to make good use of it. Unless you’re paying to boost or promote a post or tweet, this digital mar-keting tool is free.

Social media is an easy way talk to your custom-ers in the same way as if they were to walk into your store. As a general guideline, it’s best to keep self-promotion through social media to a minimum. Focus more on keeping your audience engaged with enlightening information in a tone of voice particular to you.

Continuing with the Florist example, you can tweet something like:

Want to send someone good vibes for their new beginning? #BirdsOfParadise are perfect for the oc-casion.

The top 4 digital marketing tactics for your businessOr you can post a picture of a particular

flower arrangement on Facebook coupled with:

#JustBecause flowers say more about the giver than the receiver.

3. SEO/SEM. Search Engine Optimi-zation and Search Engine Marketing are often mentioned yet seldom explained. They’re really just fancy terms for incor-porating the right words into your web content to increase how searchable you are online. These words (or ‘keywords’) are what people type in to search for you. This means that you can specifically target people already searching for you (for the Florist, it might be flowers, bouquet, floral arrangements and red roses).

By knowing what keywords people use the most to search for what you sell, and simply paying closer attention to integrat-ing those words into your web content, you’re using a digital marketing tactic. Imagine that! To find out what keywords your customers are using, check out Google Trends.

4. Content Marketing. Perhaps one of the most elusive buzzwords in the indus-try, Content Marketing is most simply ex-plained as communicating with your audi-ence without selling to them. By focusing on bringing a valuable message to your customer as opposed to saying, “BUY THIS,” you show them that they’re more than a numbers adding to your profits.

People know when they’re being sold to. Avoid this by giving people something substantial that makes them smarter, more informed, or entertained. A relevant ar-ticle, a joke, or an industry update says a lot about what you as a business find inter-esting and important. The florist could, for example, post a video showing her sub-scribers how to cut the stems so the flow-ers stay colourful for longer.

Content Marketing is an overarching tactic that can be applied to any channel. Whether it’s your website, email or social media. It is just a wise distribution of in-formation. So, share something that inter-ests you with your audience and see how being genuine never fails.


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Phone: (250) 567-4814 Toll Free: [email protected]

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, be mindful of how well others treat you this week. Your friends and family will be there for you when you need them, so show how much you appreciate their support.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, you’re accustomed to companionship, and this week will be no different. People are impressed with the way you innovate and explore new possibilities.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, passion and energy fi nd you moving in new directions this week. Enjoy this exciting time and document it through photos and notes to those sharing your journey.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, your communication skills come in handy this week when you prove capable of making a serious dif-ference at work. Let that success carry through at home.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, maintain a handle on reality this week. Even though you’re energized by big plans and dreams, you have to keep your feet on the ground for the time being.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, all you have to do is focus this week and you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Come up with a challenge that has bested you in the past.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18You may not even realize you need a break and a help-ing hand until someone steps up and provides just that, Aquarius. Accept any and all help graciously.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, your energy levels are off the charts this week. Use this abundance of energy to tackle a diffi cult project.

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OCTOBER 27Stephan Elshaarawy, Athlete (22)

OCTOBER 28Lauren Holly, Actress (51)

OCTOBER 29Winona Ryder, Actress (43)

OCTOBER 30Eva Marcille, Model (30)

OCTOBER 31Dermot Mulroney, Actor (51)

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Monday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Tuesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Wednesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Thursday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Friday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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Friday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail ([email protected]) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.This week’s submission....

***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

[email protected]

***SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587 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.

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

***V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for 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 Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, [email protected]

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

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

***THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the � rst Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.

***ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254.

***THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD...meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

***HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 or [email protected]

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

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

***AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall.

***ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome.

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

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

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

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

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday3pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-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....

ONLY 8 PRACTICES LEFT! CALLING ALL HANDEL’S MESSIAH CHORUS SINGERS IN THE VANDERHOOF, FORT ST. JAMES OR FRASER LAKE AREA....for all who have participated before in singing Handel’s Messiah with The Northern Orchestra, or for those who are experienced singers and fast learners, practices will begin starting on: Every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the NVSS band room, until Wednesday, December 3rd. Performances will be De-cember 13 & 14, rehearsal times with the orchestra TBA. Please bring your own book to rehearse from. Call Rebecca Gulbranson at 250-567-5446 if you have any questions.

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

***THE DATES FOR THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE...March 9-20, 2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Regis-tration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellow-ship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako.

***GOSPEL MEETINGS...for seven Sundays in the Vanderhoof Library. Until Oct 26, 2-3pm. All welcome.

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

***RHYMES AND SONGS...early steps to-wards literacy and love of books! Fun for little ones and their caregivers too. Parents and children will learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home. Chil-dren ages 0-35 months, 10:30-11:15am Tuesdays, Until Nov 4, 2014. A snack is provided. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:30-4:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March, begins Oct 2, 2014. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

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

***STORY TIME...stories and interactive rhymes are designed to nurture your child’s love of books. Children ages 3-5, 10:30-11am Thursdays, Until Nov 6, 2014, parents are welcome to stay. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***TWEENS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Tweens ages 10 thru 12. 3:30-4:45pm, 2nd Thursday of each month thru March, begins Oct 9, 2014. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

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

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

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

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

Nechako Notes

Enjoying the scenery at White Swan Park at Fraser Lake.

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)

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

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

Interested in doing search and rescue?

For those interested in joining Nechako Valley SAR, we will be having a day of train-ing Saturday October 25 from 9am - 5pm. This practical training

day will include equip-ment needed for search and rescue, searching methods, use of a ra-dio, compass and GPS, clue awareness, assist-ing with a stretcher

evacuation and more. It is also completely

free! To sign up, please email Chris at [email protected]

Sincerely, Chris Mushumanski

Police crack down on drunk driver in VHF


RCMP received reports of a possible impaired driver Oct. 11 at 10:30 p.m. after civilians noticed a ve-hicle driving slow and swerving on the road. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and found the male driver

to be displaying symp-toms of impairment. An approved screening device was used and determined the drivers’ breath sample to be of ‘fail’ status.

A background check on the driver revealed he was an IRP candi-date, meaning no previ-ous charges. The police issued him a 90-day

IRP and 30 day car im-poundment.

“Community lead-ers have expressed that impaired driving is of high community prior-ity,” said Cpl. Thiessen. “Especially leading into the festive season, the public can expect to see more road blocks as RCMP try to address community concerns.”

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Anna Ruth Svensen, 83, of Vanderhoof, BC, died peacefully on September 30, 2014, at St John Hospital in Vanderhoof. Born May 13, 1931 in Farley, New Mexico, she is predeceased by her parents, Russell D. and Anna B. Pittman of New Plymouth, Idaho, her husband Duane C. Svensen, and her broth-er, David A. Pittman of Baker City, Oregon.

After spending her childhood in Farley, Anna moved to New Plymouth in 1946 where she completed high school and married Duane on September 8, 1950. Anna and Duane moved to Lebanon, Oregon in 1959, where they raised four children and worked on many family ventures for nine years with Sherman and Elsie Svensen, starting with a sewing business and then a successful dairy farm. Anna kept the books for Svensen Logging after moving to Vanderhoof in 1969, where they made their home for twenty-three years before retiring to Sunset Beach on Fraser Lake, BC. She loved “the lake:” watching the wildlife, working on her many crafts, and inviting friends and family to share her lakeside home. She moved back to Vanderhoof after Duane’s passing in 2003, where until recently she resided at Riverside Place.

Anna is survived by her children: Valarie (Ron) Blight of Prince George, BC; Lawrence (Susan), Mike (Cathy) of Vanderhoof, BC; and Linda (Vance) of Kelowna, BC. Her grandchildren: Keane (Katie), Kirstin (John) of Prince George; Garett (Ashlee) of Toronto, ON; Brittany of Prince George; Hayley (Luke), Zachary, Stephanie of Kelowna; and Hannah (Ramsie) of Edmonton, AB. Her step-grand-children: Allison (Josh) of North Battleford, SK; Jenna (Philip) of St. George, SC; and Nick of Chilliwack, BC. Her great-grandson: Rowan of Prince George. Her step great-grandsons: Heath and Jacob of North Battleford. And numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

Anna will always be remembered for her fortitude, spiritual-ity, and generosity.

A memorial will be held at the First Memorial United Church in Vanderhoof, BC on October 25, 2014 at 1:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to the St. John Hospital Auxiliary in Vanderhoof.

The family would like to thank the staff at Riverside Place and St. John Hospital for their dedication and excellent care of Anna during her residence and final days.

In Loving Memory of Donna PrinceJuly 16, 1947 - October 26, 1999

An angel lived among us,A gift from God above.

She showered us with kindnessAnd shared with us her love.She cherished every moment

With the man who was her life;Walking hand in hand together,

Facing life with all it strife.She loved her children dearly,

Each one a different way,Nestled close within her heart.Though, now, she’s far away.

She’s gone to live with Jesus.But, she’s here with us, today.

Smiling down on every one of us,And telling us she’s O.K.

Love Simone, Nikki, Guy/Rhoda, Devron, your 13 grandchildren and family.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR OF FINANCEThe District of Fort St. James invites applications for the position of Director of Finance. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Of cer, the Director of Finance is responsible for the municipality’s nancial services including statutory duties assigned under the Community Charter, and provides advice and support to staff in planning, budgeting, reporting and monitoring, risk management, and performance management.

The successful applicant should: • Hold a professional accounting designation or equivalent

combination of experience and knowledge• Have a minimum of three years’ nance experience• Have sound knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation

as it relates to municipal nance, and demonstrable budget management experience.

Details and full job description can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/1xPNT8j. Interested applicants may submit a letter of interest, detailed resume and references by 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2014 to:

Kevin Crook, CAO District of Fort St. James PO Box 640 - 477 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Email: [email protected]

PACIFIC TIMBER in Burns Lake is looking for MILLWRIGHT.

Fabricating and electrical experience an asset. Does not need to be ticketed.

Must have experience in sawmilling.

Please email resume to G .

or fax 250-692-7140

Salary Position40 - 50 hrs per weekPerformance BonusFull Benefit Package

fax your resume to (250) 567-9180,or email your resume to [email protected]

Imagine a job that fits your life.

Permanent Full Time Manager

Trades, Technical

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions avail. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start train-ing for your work-at-home ca-reer today!

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Quesnel Sawmill DivisionLocated in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities.

Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANThe successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.

Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.

We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: [email protected]

Attention:Mike Moody – Head Electrician

1250 Brownmiller RoadQuesnel, BC V2J 6P5

2014

Announcements

InformationCANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-225 orwww.canadabenefi t.ca

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

16 October 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 850.84 m (2791.47 ft.)SLS Discharge: 33.49 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 46.8 m3/s

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

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

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

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The District of Vanderhoof is soliciting interest from local contractors who would like to be included on our municipal hired equipment list for the 2014/15 winter season to haul snow, on an as needed basis, from municipal thoroughfares to approved dump sites located within municipal boundaries.

Truck Requirements: Minimum 10 cubic yard box Tall side boards consisting of ¾ inch plywood

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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.

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The District of Vanderhoof invites Tenders for:The removal and disposal of four (4) underground fuel storage tanks from a site located at 320 First Street (Highway #16)

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District of VanderhoofNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Vanderhoof that an election by voting is necessary to elect six Councillors, and one Mayor for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Carpenter Darren Vanderhoof, BC Frenkel Brian Vanderhoof, BC Little Steve Vanderhoof, BC Moutray Kevin Vanderhoof, BC Murphy John Vanderhoof, BC Roberge Michelle Vanderhoof, BC Siemens Spencer Vanderhoof, BC Young Ken Vanderhoof, BC

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Vanderhoof on:Saturday, November 15, 2014

between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pmat the following location:

Voting Division Location Address Municipality Seniors Friendship Centre 219 Victoria Street


Wednesday, November 5, 20148:00 am to 8:00 pm

District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC

November 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th, 2014between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof

A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff on:

Saturday, November 15, 20119:00 am to 9:30 pm

St. John Hospital3255 Hospital Road

9:45 am to 10:15 amStuart Nechako Manor

3277 Hospital Road10:30 am to 11:15 am

Omineca Lodge242 Louvain Street

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

Documentation Required for Voting Day Registration

You must provide two pieces of identity that show evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain your signature. Examples of acceptable identity are:• Driver’s Licence • BCID Card • Care Card • Social Insurance Card• Citizenship Card • Real Property Tax notice • Credit or Debit Card• Utility Bill • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License

Who May VoteResident Electors:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a resident of the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-Resident Property Electors:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the general election day; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.



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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area “F (Vanderhoof Rural) to elect one (1) Director for Electoral Area “F” for a four-year term commencing December, 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Director – Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

HOLUBOSH Randy East Bay Road, Vanderhoof, B.C.

PETERSEN Jerry Gilbert Road, Vanderhoof, B.C.

General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the following locations:• Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, B.C. • Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law.Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. A PERSON IS ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE.Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES THEY OWN.Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.

Companies/CorporationsProperties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this local government election.

IdentificationClasses of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING - Advance voting will be available to qualified electors as follows:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cluculz Lake Firehall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, B.C.

District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office – 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, B.C.

Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.Given under my hand this 20th day of October, 2014.

________________________________Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

District of VanderhoofNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Vanderhoof that an election by voting is necessary to elect six Councillors, and one Mayor for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Carpenter Darren Vanderhoof, BC Frenkel Brian Vanderhoof, BC Little Steve Vanderhoof, BC Moutray Kevin Vanderhoof, BC Murphy John Vanderhoof, BC Roberge Michelle Area F, Vanderhoof, BC Siemens Spencer Vanderhoof, BC Young Ken Vanderhoof, BC

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Vanderhoof on:Saturday, November 15, 2014

between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pmat the following location:

Voting Division Location Address Municipality Seniors Friendship Centre 219 Victoria Street


Wednesday, November 5, 20148:00 am to 8:00 pm

District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC

November 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th, 2014between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof

A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff on:

Saturday, November 15, 20119:00 am to 9:30 pm

St. John Hospital3255 Hospital Road

9:45 am to 10:15 amStuart Nechako Manor

3277 Hospital Road10:30 am to 11:15 am

Omineca Lodge242 Louvain Street

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

Documentation Required for Voting Day Registration

You must provide two pieces of identity that show evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain your signature. Examples of acceptable identity are:• Driver’s Licence • BCID Card • Care Card • Social Insurance Card• Citizenship Card • Real Property Tax notice • Credit or Debit Card• Utility Bill • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License

Who May VoteResident Electors:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a resident of the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-Resident Property Electors:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the general election day; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.



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Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Thiessen Gerry Vanderhoof, BC Wilson Jessi Vanderhoof, BC

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS

Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors within a portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that approval is being sought for “Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014” by use of the Alternative Approval Process. Bylaw No. 1705 will establish a service within a portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to contribute funds to the Glenannan Community Park Service for the purpose of providing funding for ongoing maintenance and liability insurance for the Glenannan Community Park. The annual costs of providing this service shall be recovered by a requisition of money to be collected by a property tax value in accordance with Section 800.1(1)(e) of the Local Government Act. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the cost of this service shall be $0.03 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area.

More information on this matter, including a map of the service area, can be viewed at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Information is also available on the RDBN website at www.rdbn.bc.ca.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Board of Directors may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 1705 unless at least 10% of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 and returning to:

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Box 820, 37, 3rd Avenue Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0

Elector Response Forms MAY NOT be submitted by email or facsimile.

For the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process, 10% of the qualified electors has been determined to be 48 persons within the defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural).

“Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014” is available for public inspection at the following locations:

• Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays); • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at www.rdbn.bc.ca

Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and only those persons who qualify as electors of the defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors or non-resident electors as follows:

Resident Elector• 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding December 5, 2014; • resident of real property in defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to December 5, 2014; • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Non-Resident Property Elector:• not entitled to register as a resident elector in the Service Area; • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding December 5, 2014; • registered owner of real property in defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to December 5, 2014. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one individual may sign an Elector Response Form with the written consent of the majority of owners. • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

A person must not sign more than one elector response form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process.A Non-Resident Property elector may only submit one elector response form, regardless of the number of properties owned.For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services/Chief Election Officer Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Phone: 250-692-3195, Toll-free: 1-800-320-3339 Email: [email protected]

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATIONIn accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, I hereby declare the following candidates as elected by acclamation for the term commencing December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the 2014 General School Elections in the following electoral areas: Electoral Area Electoral Area Name Elected 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Adele GOODING 5 Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser Timothy MAERTZ

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Electoral Area 1 – Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake School Trustees – Two (2) to be elected

Usual Names Residential Addresses Thomas BULMER 1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BC Nadine FRENKEL 227 Vanderview Drive, Vanderhoof, BC Jean JOHNSON 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Vanderhoof Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC

Electoral Area 6 – Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings School Trustee – One (1) to be elected

Usual Names Residential Addresses Lucille DUNCAN 560 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC Alexandra LUGGI 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BCAlso a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location: Takla Landing Takla First Nation Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC

Electoral Area 2 – Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle School Trustee – One (1) to be elected

Usual Names Residential Addresses Steve DAVIS 366 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC Marnie PHAIR 7816 Brewer Avenue, Decker Lake, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC Decker Lake Decker Lake Elementary School, 6710 Highway 16 West, Decker Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Granisle Municipal Office, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, BC Burns Lake Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC

Electoral Area 3– Burns Lake and Rural Area School Trustee – One (1) to be elected

Usual Names Residential Addresses Crystal FISHER 1425 Pinecrest Road, Burns Lake, BC Lynda MAERTZ 3740 Murphy Road, Burns Lake, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake Babine and Decker Room, Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BCElectoral AreasQualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the electoral area in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to one vote per school district. If you need to confirm the electoral area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer at (250) 694-3242 or cell: (250) 692-6269; or Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board Office in Vanderhoof, (250) 567-2284 or 1-800-903-4771.Elector Registration - Voting Day Registration – Two Pieces of Identification NeededThe registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declaration as to place of residence. Voters will also be required to make a declaration that they meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age; • a Canadian citizen; • have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration;• have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • are not otherwise disqualified from voting by the School Act or any other enactment or law; and • am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election.Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) RegistrationNon-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners.Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 698, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250-694-3242; Fax: 250-694-3243; Cell: 250-692-6269 Email: [email protected]



PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Fraser Lake that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE Mayor and FOUR Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor - One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Lindstrom Dwayne 689 Engelson Road, Fraser LakeNahornoff-Storey Sarrah 471 Tunasa Drive, Fraser Lake

Councillor - Four (4) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Brophy Jeanette 273 Bisanz Road, Fraser LakeClark Lynn 5887 Oona Road, Fraser LakeDuncan Dan 44 Nadina Drive, Fraser LakeJantz Kerry 139 Nadina Crescent, Fraser LakeLepoidevin Craig 401 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser LakeMowat Linda 110 Park Drive, Fraser LakeReyden Don 205 Taluk Crescent, Fraser Lake

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Vil-lage of Fraser Lake on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

MOUSE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 266 TALUK AVE, FRASER LAKE

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no provision for pre-registering to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Fraser Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifica-tion (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIESAdvance voting will be open at the Village Office, 210 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm and on Thursday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

All electors are now eligible to vote in the advance voting opportunities.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITYA special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the Senior Citizen’s facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on gen-eral voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and qualified electors of the Village for Fraser Lake may vote at this special voting opportunity.

Clinton MautheChief Election Officer

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Fraser Lake that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE Mayor and FOUR Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor - One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Lindstrom Dwayne 689 Engelson Road, Fraser LakeNahornoff-Storey Sarrah 471 Tunasa Drive, Fraser Lake

Councillor - Four (4) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Jantz Kerry 139 Nadina Crescent, Fraser LakeLepoidevin Craig 401 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser LakeReyden Don 205 Taluk Crescent, Fraser LakeDuncan Dan 44 Nadina Drive, Fraser LakeClark Lynn 5887 Oona Road, Fraser LakeBrophy Jeanette 273 Bisanz Road, Fraser LakeMowat Linda 110 Park Drive, Fraser Lake

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Vil-lage of Fraser Lake on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

MOUSE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 266 TALUK AVE, FRASER LAKE

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no provision for pre-registering to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: l 18 years of age or older l Canadian citizen l Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day l Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Fraser Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day l Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifica-tion (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIESAdvance voting will be open at the Village Office, 210 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm and on Thursday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

All electors are now eligible to vote in the advance voting opportunities.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITYA special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the Senior Citizen’s facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on gen-eral voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and qualified electors of the Village for Fraser Lake may vote at this special voting opportunity.

Clinton MautheChief Election Officer

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE


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Nechako Valley boys won their third title in the past four years during the X-Country Championship this past weekend that took place at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association trials off Redmond Pit Rd. Leading the way for senior boys was Al-exander Nemethy. He placed � rst in the Zone for the past three years; the only other boy to do so other than Geoff Martinson from Prince George who won the Zone four times in a row from 2000 to 2003. At Provincials, Alex-ander placed twentieth last year, and fourteenth in 2012. His father Bri-an Nemethy and NVSS X-Country coach, says he expects him to get top � ve this year.

“It’s his year,” said Mr. Nemethy. “It’s rare for a boy to place in consecutive years and he has got better each year.” Alexander has won the event for the past 3 years.

Individual Results:Boys 6.5 km race1st Alexander Ne-

methy from Nechako Valley Sec in a time of 21 minutes 52 sec

2nd Ben Blackmon from Ft St John in a time of 22 minutes 37 sec

3rd Isaac Goodrich

from College Heights in a time of 23 minutes 6 sec.

NOTE: The same three boys were also the same place winners in last year’s race.

Individual Results: Girls 4.3km race1st Olivia Baptiste from

Correlieu Sec in Quesnel in a time of 16 min 24 sec

2nd Kyra Teetzen from

Correlieu Sec in Quesnel in a time of 17 min 18 sec

3rd Danika Robson from Lake City Sec in Williams Lake in a time of 17 min 32 sec

NOTE: This is Olivia’s 2nd straight win at Zones. She placed 16th in the Jr race at Provincials in 2013.

Provincials will be held in Victoria on Nov 1.

RUNNING: Alexander Nemethy came � rst for senior boys and is expected to place at provincials this November.

TEAM RESULTS: Girls Nechako Valley 1st with 30 points, College Heights 2nd with 52 points, Dawson Creek 3rd with 62 points. Boys Nechako Valley 1st with 24 points, Correlieu 2nd with 46 points, Dawson Creek 3rd with 62 points. NOTE: Nechako Valley, at the Provincial level, have placed in the top 4,6,4, and 5th in the last 5 years.

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