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Industrial camp unknowns prompt research report

Cameron Ginn

Omineca Express

A report into the state of in-dustrial camps in northern B.C. provides details about how droves of transient workers could potentially impact health care services here.

The report, released by North-ern Health on Thursday, Oct. 17, offers a glimpse at life inside the camps and reveals how an in� ux of migrant workers could affect public health in rural and remote towns and villages across the re-gion.

By referencing some 30 years of industrial, academic and med-ical research, Northern Health has assembled an archive of case studies detailing the health-relat-ed implications that resource de-velopment has had on some com-munities in northern B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, as well as in rural Austrailia and the United States.

In the months leading up to the report, Northern Health of� -cials met with numerous commu-nity leaders, including in Kitimat and Hudson's Hope, who were fearful of how nearby industrial camps would affect local health

care, said Dr. Charles Jago, chair of the Northern Health Board.

"We really don't now what im-pacts those are having," Dr. Jago said on Thursday, Oct. 18.

"This study is the � rst step in trying to understand that phe-nomenon more fully."

Although communities large-ly bene� t from resource develop-ment projects, experiencing job creation, high wages, economic development and a rise in prop-erty values, the impacts of boom-and-bust cycles on public health aren't well understood.

Continued on page 9

As resource development projects grow in number across northern B.C., Northern Health is developing reports to better understand how industrial camps could affect public health services across the region.

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Plea for informationAn appeal goes out for witnesses to come forward with what they know

Ruth Lloyd

Caledonia Courier

A plea has gone out to the community for witnesses to come forward in the murder of Fribjon Bjornson.

A CBC story last week, both on the radio and on CBC News The Na-tional, revealed details of the case.

Bjornson, who was from Van-derhoof but working north of Fort St. James, was killed earlier this year, his severed head having been found in an abandoned house on the Lower Road on Nak’azdli Re-serve on Feb. 3.

The CBC story revealed people in the Nak’azdli community may know who is responsible, and said according to witnesses who ap-proached the family, Fribjon had been at a house on the reserve par-tying, next door to where his head was found. Fribjon’s parents were told he was taken into the basement by a group of people, who then tor-tured and killed their son.

The CBC story alleges the mo-tivation may have been robbery, as Bjornson had recently cashed a pay-cheque for thousands of dollars.

His body was then reportedly dismembered to hide the attack.

Bjornson’s body has never been found.

The investigation

The criminal investigation of the murder is being done by the North District RCMP Major Crimes Unit out of Prince George, which ac-

cording to Leslie Smith, media re-lations of� cer for the North District RCMP, has been very extensive.

Smith said investigators have gone door to door in the communities of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof, and they follow up on every tip and name they are given.

Investigators are in almost daily contact with the Bjornson family, and any information they pass on to investigators they follow up on.

Staff Sergeant Paul Thalhofer, detachment commander in Fort St. James, said the door is always open at the local detachment for people to come forward.

Local RCMP are not involved in the investigation itself, but can take statements or help facilitate introduc-tions between investigators and local community members or witnesses.

Continued on page 10

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Drainage issues at Prairiedale Elemen-tary School are one of several building defi -ciencies that education offi cials will be as-sessing in the next sev-eral months when they determine the school's fate.

At a meeting in Van-derhoof on Monday, Oct. 15, the Nechako Lakes School District Board of Education announced plans to open a public consul-tation process over the possible closure, renovation or amalga-mation of Prairiedale Elementary, which accommodates 92 stu-dents in four separate classrooms.

The board has known about the school's deteriorating condition for about eight to 10 years, said Chair Rosalie Nichi-poruk.

"We have to deal with this. It's time to deal with this," she told a board meeting room crammed full of people, some of whom were parents of Prai-riedale students.

Due to a lack of information from the school district's staff, including an updated engineering report on Prairiedale's structural integrity, Nichiporuk reiterated numerous times that the board had no answers regard-ing the possible recon-fi guration of Vander-hoof area schools.

"There are lots of questions we need an-swered," she said.

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Despite the board's uncertainty, one stake-holder asked if Prai-riedale's fate would be based on money or the best interests of kids.

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Although the school is about 50 years old and exhibits signs of deterioration, Prairiedale doesn't pose a hazard to students, said principal Lauretta Hunter.

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To contain costs, town council is holding an aquatic facility ref-erendum in conjunction with a by-election on February 16, 2013.

Combining both polls will save the town about $8,000 to $10,000, the average cost of running an elec-tion, said Tom Clement, deputy administrator for the Town of Vander-hoof.

"It costs the same to run a referendum as it does to run an election, so why not put them to-gether," he said.

The referendum will seek permission from the electorate to borrow about $4 million over a 30-year period to build a $12-million indoor aquatic facility in Van-derhoof, with remain-ing funds potentially coming from provincial and federal govern-ments, local businesses or industries and fun-draising efforts, said Councillor Steve Little.

"Whatever we can get," said Little, chair of the Vanderhoof Pool Committee.

The coinciding by-election has been orga-nized to replace Coun-cillor Louise Levy, who is moving to Prince George and of� cially resigns on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Due to the referen-dum, town council is anticipating a higher voter turnout than last November, when the Vanderhoof Munici-pal Election was de-termined by less than 30 per cent of the total number of registered voters in the commu-nity, about 2,960, said Clement.

This summer, council decided to assume the costs and responsibilities of owning and operating the aquatic facility rather than share them with surrounding municipalities.

"Since we are the major contribu-tor, it made sense that we actually own it," said Little.

Councillor Little is adamant that an aquatic facility would serve as a regional asset, promoting health, recreation and economic develop-ment in Vanderhoof, while offering stakeholders an alternative to the aquatic centre in Prince George for swimming lessons, � tness activities and even physical therapy.

"It has been 20 years since coun-cil � rst started trying to get a pool here. My gut feeling is Vanderhoof is ready for it and that it's time," Little said.

In August 2010, the pool com-mittee retained PERC, a consult-ing company in Langley, B.C., to prepare a $37,000 feasibility study related to the construction and op-eration of an aquatic facility in Van-derhoof.

PERC reviewed everything from postage costs to staf� ng require-ments to estimated annual revenue.

Although the study identi� ed a need for an aquatic facility in Van-derhoof, it recommended that a re-gional approach would make costs more manageable.

"It is the consultant’s opinion that without a grant from senior levels of government, and without operating support from adjacent communities (Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Electoral Area F), it would be a sig-ni� cant � nancial burden for the dis-trict to � nance the construction of an indoor aquatic centre," the report says.

"This is not to suggest that the community should not pursue an aquatic facility at this time, but it does suggest that careful consider-ation would be critical prior to mov-ing forward."

Those interested in running in the by-election can � le for nomination between January 2 to 11, 2013. Can-didates must be 18 years old as of election day, a resident of B.C. for at least six months prior to election day and meet the requirements of the B.C. Election Act.

To vote, electors need two pieces of identi� cation, including a driver’s license, B.C. identi� cation card,

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Flu vaccinations will be made available to the public for free on a drop-in basis start-ing Monday, Oct. 29, at the Vanderhoof Health Unit.

This year, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (B.C. CDC) has expanded the crite-ria for people who are eligible for vaccination to include healthy chil-dren aged six months to less than � ve years old, and those in regular contact with newborn babies and children less than � ve years old.

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"Vaccination is rec-ommended for those at greatest risk of in-� uenza, but also those who may be capable of spreading in� uenza to those at high risk," said Cynthia Monk, public health communication liaison nurse for the Northern Health Au-thority.

In 2011 and 2012, nurses at the Vander-hoof Health Unit ad-ministered 1,049 doses of the � u vaccine, an increase of 82 doses since the year before.

Annually, the B.C. CDC distributes about 1.1 millions doses across the province. In accordance with new government policy that requires health care employees who work in patient-care areas

to get immunized or wear a � ltration mask, the B.C. CDC has pur-chased an additional 55,000 doses of the vaccine.

The vaccine is a "tri-valent" blend of three inactivated strains of � u viruses that are most likely to be circu-lating during the in� u-enza season.

For years, public health organizations across Canada have consistently advocated that the � u vaccine is a way for people to defend themselves against in� uenza.

"Everyone can get the � u shot to protect them from getting the � u," the B.C. CDC says on its website.

A 2006 immuniza-tion guide published by the Public Health Agency of Canada says that, with the right combination of strains, vaccines have been

shown to prevent in� u-enza illness in approxi-mately 70 to 90 per cent of healthy children and adults.

But a new report has concluded that such estimates are seldom achieved and that exist-ing in� uenza vaccines are less effective than is being widely as-serted.

"The currently li-censed in� uenza vac-cines can provide moderate protection against virologically con� rmed in� uenza, but such protection is greatly reduced or ab-sent in some seasons," says the report, devel-oped by doctors and medical experts at the Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Min-nesota.

The 123-page re-port, which reviewed more than 12,000 doc-

uments about in� uenza vaccine research dating back to 1936, argues that ef� cacy rates of the trivalent in� uenza vaccine in healthy adults is somewhere between 50 to 60 per cent, with inconsistent evidence of protection in children aged 2 to 17 years old and a paucity of evidence for protec-tion in adults 65 years of age or older.

"You have to keep in mind that 60 per cent is still substantial protec-tion, but it's not 70 to 90 per cent," said Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an in� uenza expert at the B.C. CDC.

Skowronski said the B.C. CDC, which has studied the ef� cacy of vaccines against lab-con� rmed in� uenza since 2004, has gener-ated � ndings that are consistent with the CI-DRAP report.

The report also ar-

Free � u shots available, Oct. 29 U.S. study says current vaccines offer "sub-optimal" protection

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For some, a dream job would be a vaca-tion planner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job.

The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with over 400 different occupations – including occupa-tions that lead to longer-term careers, as well as those that � t well for those seeking part-time work, like students or older work-ers who are not yet ready to retire.

British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as busi-nesses look to � ll 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour de-mand and supply by go2, the BC tourism in-dustry’s human resource association.

The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, re-leased in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the work-ers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximate-ly 57,000 openings are due to replacements (i.e. retirements).

“The labour strategy co-ordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the prov-ince. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout B.C.,” says

Lana Denoni, chair of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC).

British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Paci� c Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as � shing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination.

Tourism helps to diversify our economy

and also brings new community services to permanent residents.

B.C.’s tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an an-nual real GDP (2002) of more than $6.4 bil-lion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture.

Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, represent-ing an average annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent.

The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia targets revenue growth of � ve per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016.

The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over the next decade are expect-ed to be recreation and entertainment and travel services.

There are an estimated 17,943 tourism-related businesses across the province, em-ploying about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 mil-lion people.

More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in Food and Beverage Services (43,410 openings), Recreation and Entertainment (20,530 openings) and the Accommodation sector

(18,920 openings).“After several years of slow labour

growth, the tourism industry is poised to ex-pand,” said Arlene Keis, chief executive of-� cer of go2. “Labour shortages are already being felt in places like northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province.”

“The tourism industry often provides people with their important � rst job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tour-ism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry.”

“This anticipated growth in tourism rein-forces the need to plan carefully and ensure that there are enough workers with the right skills in the right communities to meet the tourism industry’s future labour needs,” said Keis.

Boomer Gaye Dolezal of Sidney, B.C., says, “working part-time in Tourism In-formation was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astounded visitors with the connections I could make to their hometowns.” She adds “People like to feel like welcome guests, not just tourists.”

Career section of go2hr.ca: http://www.go2hr.ca/careers-tourism

Tourism Labour Market Strategy: http://www.go2hr.ca/strategy

B.C. tourism generating billions for economy

Lana Denoni, Chair, TIABC

Government initiative targets � ve per cent growth annually, amounting to $18-billion

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For Canadians the return of new primetime TV this fall means more than new episodes of the Big Bang Theory and Amazing Race. It also means being treated to an exhaus-tive barrage of taxpayer-funded ads from the Government of Canada.

That’s not to say the government only advertises on TV, far from it. But high cost advertising space on these shows seem to be favourite ad

spots for MP Bob Zimmer and the Conservatives.

Ever taken the time to wonder just how much taxpayers like you pay for those ads?

To give you an idea, two years ago the Government of Canada’s total advertising budget was bigger than the entire Canadian beer in-dustry combined. We’re not talking small change here.

And remember, because the federal government has been run-

ning large de� cits since 2008, all of that ad money is borrowed. After borrowing $416 million to pay for government ads over the last � ve years, taxpayers are now paying about $23,000 per day just to cover the interest costs, even with histori-cally low interest rates.

So when you see the next ad, ask yourself, ‘Do I feel like I got my money’s worth from that?’ If you feel ripped off, make sure you let Mr. Zimmer know.

New TV season means taxpayer-funded government ads

Dear Editor:

The world has become too small for a “us vs. them” perspective. Yet when the Harper government dis-proportionately cuts development aid, I believe the implication is they - the world's children – do not mat-ter. At the 2010 G8 Summit, Can-ada pledged increased support for

child and maternal aid, and yet they slashed the aid budget. The argu-ment is austerity, and yet the $300 million they have cut is the price of a single new � ghter jet the govern-ment wants to purchase. Three dol-lars per Canadian per year to save the lives of millions. We know how to make an enormous difference with very little money. There might

never be enough, but Canada's aid budget falls far below most other Western nations, although we have the healthiest economy. This isn't necessity, it is choice. Three dollars a day, a � ghter jet, or countless hu-man lives. The world is watching, and we will be known by the choice our government makes.

Nathaniel Poole

Three dollars, a fighter jet, or countless human lives

Tom Fletcher

Black PressThere was disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace orga-

nizers said U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t joining the sit-in against pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday.

I was disappointed too and would have liked to learn more about what a washed-up mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really be-lieve about the North American oil industry. To be fair, Ruffalo may still be busy searching for the “truth” about 9/11. In 2007 he declared that the of� cial U.S. government report on the terrorist attacks was “completely illegitimate” because “buildings don’t fall down like that.” I wonder what the relatives of those aboard the hijacked airliners think of him.

Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested. On Oct. 3, she stood before earthmoving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline.

It’s worth noting that this project has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Oklahoma oil storage facili-ties to Texas re� neries is being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that eco-celebrities are convinced will end all life on Earth. It’s the northern sec-tion that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington where Hannah’s � rst celebrity arrest oc-curred in 2011. There, Hannah recited the talking points of U.S. envi-ronmentalists who target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically.

Hannah claimed, “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for � ve per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossil-fuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Transportation accounts for 27 per cent. Another Han-nah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard too, thanks in part to a CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring director James Cameron.

George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan, and blamed it on oil sands mining.

George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, iden-tifying three such cases in 12 years. Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population. “These results were based on a small number of cases – there is no cause for alarm,” said the doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers.

Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer. My point here isn’t to make fun of ill-informed celebrities. It’s to coun-teract the scienti� cally ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media.And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness.

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Work... after the previous 5 pillars of health and emotional wellness this one seems a little bit ‘unfair’, the others send more fun and relaxing and easy. After all we all know about work don’t we!?

Work is usually seen as something dif� cult, dreary, and like those kids who don’t want to get up for school, there are those that start their mornings the same way. Work is a necessary component of health, its why many people who retire that are � nancially stable � nd they have dif� culty adjusting to not having work, this is why hobbies become important and a lot of time is spent on � lling hours. People have a need to do something, and the less they do, the less alive they feel, the lazier they get and the more drained they seem to be. When you have nothing to do then you try to � ll your time with things that are less meaningful, or else have it � lled for you.

In article 4 of 7 we talked about how to take those un-liked tasks and being mindful, completing them with awareness and love in order to uplift your mind and mood. Having that positive mind set at work can make all the difference to the way your day can go. There is always a silver lining.

Did you know that people bond over complaints? That when you have someone agree with you about something that you don’t like, you bond.. it feels like you are getting along because it feels like they are agreeing with you. The problem with complaining is that it turns into a negative pattern. How you choose to see your work ultimately affects the work you do, your work relationships, and may compromise your work ethic. When work becomes a place or thing you complain about, the answer might be to � nd a job that makes you happy, however, if your mind set will be on seeking out those perceived injustices then what’s to stop that new amazing job from going the same way?

Work should be done with care, you provide a very important service to your family and community. The work that you do is important, that rings true whether you collect garbage or make appointment, or write new legislature. Work shouldn’t be ONLY about the money you earn, but about you doing your best and putting your all into it. The satisfaction that comes from doing a good job can actually boost your health, whereas working at a job you hate and you choose to hate will actually depress your system.

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Three Nechako Lake speed skaters fl ew around the ice surface at Fort St. John’s third annual longtrack camp. This year the camp was run by two Olympi-ans and a national team member. Vanderhoof skaters Ann Douglas, Lachlan Fantillo and Maddison Fantillo par-ticipated in this camp last year where they were coached by Rich-ard Stickel and Sandi Vice. This year they learned from some of the best at this kick off camp including coaches from across B.C. Keith Gordon of Fort St. James was also there as one of four designated coaches for the upcoming Cana-da Winter Games. These will take place in Prince George in 2015.

Four time Olym-pic medalist Kristina Groves, and national team member Jay Morri-son, along with 1994 Ca-nadian Olympian Mike Hall, coached the skaters on and off the ice at Fort St. John’s new indoor oval. The many athletes learned about proper pre-race warm-up exer-cises and how to become an elite athlete and spent countless hours training. The skaters received one on one help from the high level coaches with a variety of technique from starts to corners.

A major highlight was when Kristina Groves shared her Olympic journey. The listen-ers had the privilege of holding her bronze and silver medals from the 2010 Vancouver Olym-pics. Each skater also received a personalized signed sports card.

Groves explained to the athletes that every-one is born a normal human being; she was just an ordinary kid who happened to love speed skating. It was hard work that helped her reach the Olympic dream. She was never the fastest or the stron-gest but she was will-ing and open to learning new things.

The three skaters from Vanderhoof are now excited to get back on the ice again. In-spired by Groves’ mes-sage and the incredible coaching at the beauti-

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At the end of the day, however, we can’t guarantee zero spills. No one can. That’s why we’ve also mapped out detailed contingency plans in the areas of preparation and response in the very unlikely event of a spill along the pipeline route.

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Depression, sub-stance abuse, mental problems and family issues have been linked to life in industrial camps and at remote work sites, where em-ployees are sometimes stationed for 21 to 28 days, or as long as 42 days, away from their homes, working 12 to 18-hour shifts each day, according to re-search studies cited in the report.

Communicable dis-ease was also identi� ed as a topic of concern by Northern Health staff.

One case study cited in the report, which fo-cused on sexually trans-mitted infections and young oil and gas work-ers in a community in northeast B.C., linked high and rising rates of STIs to a transient workforce and drug and alcohol binging.

"Often mentioned in all sources of informa-tion related to health and industrial camps is the theme of a worker’s state of mind and prob-lematic substance use," the report says.

Northern Health also indicated that a rapid in� ux of workers, combined with labour shortages and a lack of capacity in hospi-tals and clinics, could overwhelm a rural or remote community's health care services, many of which already struggle to serve the in-digenous population.

"The research pre-sented here identi� es many negative impacts of industrial camps, but little is said in terms of how to address these impacts in a positive way," the report says.

Logistical gaps and the absence of a federal or provincial depository with information on the number of active camps in Northern Health's service area are also noted in the report.

Using public data from the Land and Resource Data Ware-house, Northern Health worked with govern-ment ministries to map in detail the patchy world of industrial camps in northern B.C, some of which accom-modate as many as 10,000 workers.

Northern Health

identi� ed approxi-mately 1,567 oil and gas camps, 108 logging and forestry camps with special use per-mits, and 44 camps with drinking water li-censes. Some 98 other major projects may also be operating in-dustrial camps, accord-ing to the report.

"It was very hard to identify the number and locations of camps. That took an enormous research effort," said Dr. Jago.

As resource devel-opment projects grow in number, Northern Health is using case studies from other countries as mod-els to help shape the health needs of indus-trial camps in northern B.C., said Kathy Al-drich, chief executive of� cer and president of

Report identi� es 1,809 work camps Northern Health.

"We do know that the workers in the in-dustrial camps... have health needs," she said.

Subsequent re-

ports will investigate what types of health care services are cur-rently being utilized by camp workers and what Northern Health

can learn from other jurisdictions that have formed partnerships with resource-extrac-tion companies, ex-plained Aldrich.

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Premier Christy Clark announced a review of teacher bargaining last week, with a goal of reaching a 10-year agreement that would put an end to de-cades of battles with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

Clark and Education Minister Don McRae ac-knowledged at a Vancouver news conference that changing the culture of confrontation between the B.C. government and teachers won’t be easy, and vowed to put even the most contentious issues on the table for discussion. That includes class size and special needs support, key issues in contract disputes and court actions in recent years.

“Our � rst goal is long-term labour stability with teachers in British Columbia,” Clark said. “Our sec-ond goal is to improve how government interacts and works with the BCTF. These two goals will re-quire compromise on all sides of the table, including ours.”

BCTF president Susan Lambert said she wel-comes the review of the bargaining structure, but is skeptical about the latest promise of meaningful consultation.

“It seems to me that talk of a 10-year contract is putting the cart before the horse,” Lambert said. “There seem to be conclusions drawn that would be properly a product of the bargaining table and not a product of a discussion on the bargaining structure.”

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“There’s so much more they’re doing that we don’t even know at the local level,” he said.

Thalhofer said it is understandable people in the community can feel frustrated because they are not aware of what is going on behind the scenes.

“I guess the percep-tion in some people’s minds is: We know who did it, why don’t you know,” said Thalhofer. But sometimes RCMP will not have the infor-mation if someone does not bring it to them, and the investigation involves long periods of time to put it all together.

“We have to take our time and do it right,” he said. “I truly believe that these crimes will all be solved, but there’s a pro-cess to follow to get to that point.”

While it can be dif� -cult for community mem-bers to feel comfortable speaking to outsiders, especially given the sen-sitive nature of the case, people can provide infor-

mation anonymously if they need to, he said.

Gang-related fearsThe CBC story sug-

gests people are afraid to come forward, and are not comfortable speak-ing to investigators, and suggests fears of gang-related violence if they do come forward.

Smith said while the drug trade is prevalent in the community, which is almost always connected to organized crime, it is not clear there are for-malized gangs on the Nak’azdli reserve.

“Fribjon Bjornson was involved in a high-risk lifestyle,” said Smith, which included hanging out with people who sold drugs.

Smith said if there are people in the commu-nity who know what hap-pened, then they should come forward.

The Major Crimes Unit visits Fort St. James quite often, according to Smith, and witnesses can contact them directly, through the local detach-ment or through Crime Stoppers.

She hopes people

realize there are safety plans in place and they can come forward, add-ing, “it’s the right thing to do.”

While Thalhofer said it can be dif� cult for com-munity members to feel comfortable speaking to outsiders, especially giv-en the sensitive nature of the case, people can pro-vide information anony-mously if they need to.

Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam said while he has nev-er been approached direct-ly, he has heard a number of things second and third hand about the murder and people not comfortable coming forward.

“They zipped their lip because they felt they weren’t being treated with respect,” he said.

But Sam also said he does not necessarily be-lieve the violence is from gang members, but indi-viduals involved in the drug trade.

While so far all he has heard are rumours, Sam said people out there know what happened.

He wants to see people call Crime Stop-pers if they want to re-

main anonymous, and he would be willing to help anyone go forward to the RCMP if they had infor-mation which could help solve the crime, but were not comfortable going forward on their own.

“It would be good clo-sure for the family,” he said.

The death of Bjorn-son and another unsolved case, the death of Robert Boise Prince, have both been an ongoing con-cern for the community, as Sam said he believes people in the community know the truth in both cases.

“People before wouldn’t lock their doors,” said Sam. But now he said people are more careful.

Smith said the inves-tigation into the Robert Prince death, which took place in August of 2008 after he was involved in an altercation at a gather-ing, is still ongoing.

The two cases are not linked and Smith said RCMP have spoken to people from the scene.

In the Bjornson case, however, she said key

Despite assurances of safety and anonymity, witnesses keep quiet in fear of retaliation

people who have infor-mation need to come for-ward.

Sam said the relation-ship with local RCMP is improving, but it is still not perfect.

“I think it could be bet-ter,” he said. To start with, Sam said he would like to have more consistency in the liaison of� cers who work directly with the First Nations.

Thalhofer said he agreed and steps have been taken to begin ad-dressing these issues, starting with increasing the liaison of� cers’ terms assigned to a speci� c re-serve from six months to one year.Addressing the issues

in the communityWhile drugs and

alcohol are concerns Nak’azdli is attempting to address, Sam said it is a dif� cult one to solve, and the administration needs the community to get in-

volved.“You just shut down

a house and another one pops up,” he said. While some people have been banned from the commu-nity, he said he believes these people are still com-ing in at night.

The band is going to hold some crime pre-vention workshops and

meetings, with the � rst one on Oct. 29 to discuss the problems. He hopes to see the entire area in-volved, from surrounding First Nations to the mu-nicipality.

“People always com-plain but they don’t come to these meetings and we need to get their direc-tion,” he said.

McRae said the review will take advantage of work currently being done by a task force of school trustees, and two previous reviews completed by in-dependent mediators.


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Several incidents of theft and vandalism occurred inside and near the Town of Vanderhoof last week, RCMP officers have reported.

On Sunday, Oct. 14, welding equipment was stolen from a ve-hicle located behind Kal Tire in

Vanderhoof. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, The

Reid Hotel was broken into for the third time in a month, the manager said.

A substantial amount of cash went missing and various valu-ables were knocked over and

damaged, RCMP officers re-ported.

Two days later on Thurs-day, Oct. 18, a generator was stolen from an unattended truck on Kluskus Forest Ser-vice Road. The truck was then lit on fire.

RCMP officers have not yet identified any suspects or wit-nesses in connection with these crimes.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Van-derhoof RCMP detachment at (250) 567-2222.

RCMP report unsolved string of thefts and vandalism incidents

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Extra Foods Janet’s Hair Gallery

Vanderhoof Post OfficeRiverside Place

Nechako View Senior’s HomeSpeedway Road

MapesBlackwater RoadCJ’s Trailer Court

Loop RoadPrairiedale

Braeside RoadJones Road

Sob Lake RoadRedfern Drive

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The B.C. chapter of the College of Family Phy-sicians of Canada held its annual conference in Vancouver on October 13 and 14. During the con-ference, Awards of Ex-cellence were presented in the categories of Com-munity Family Physician, Rural Family Physician, Family Practice Teaching, Family Practice Research and Exceptional Contribu-tion to Family Medicine.

This year's Rural Fam-ily Physician of the Year Award of Excellence was presented to local Vander-hoof physician Dr. Sean Ebert.

The award recognizes a focus on traditional, lon-gitudinal and innovative health care practices with attention to community and humanitarian work.

“This award to me is a re� ection of the support-ive work environment we have established in Van-

Local doctor receives Rural Family Physician of the Year Award of Excellence

On October 14, Dr. Sean Ebert of Vanderhoof received the Rural Family Physician of the Year Award of Excellence.

derhoof," said Ebert. “Excellence can never be achieved alone

and I give credit to my colleagues, our Omin-eca Medical Clinic staff, the St. John Hospital staff, the Northern Health administrative team and leaders and organizations in our commu-

nity. Most of all, I give thanks to my family, Dr. Nicole, Sarah, Matthew and Connor," he said.

"Rural medical practice is very challenging and is very hard on family life. I could never be successful without their love and support.”


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: 10:00 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

We have a place for you to belong!For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

For more information call567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

(Affi liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH

MENNONITE BRETHREN

1393 Highway 16 East(Across from P.J. Collision)

250-567-4960Sunday Morning Worship

9:30 amSunday School - 11:15 am

Cowboy ChurchLast Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.

Making Jesus known

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

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 Commu-nity Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318.

***VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for do-nations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have out-grown, we would love to put it to good use. Please con-tact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: [email protected]

***StUARt NECHAkO MAN-OR ...is looking for Volun-teers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the resi-dents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290

***tHE NORtHSIDE WOM-EN’S INStItUtE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more informa-tion call Brenda, 250 567-9705.

***VHF HOSPICE SOCIEtY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sen-sitive 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 look-ing for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current mem-bers to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the

dying patient and their fami-lies. 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. More info call Debbie 567-7956

***tHE FOOD BANk... is in se-rious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue.

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

***tHE VANDERHOOF CAN-CER SUPPORt GROUP...meets the first Friday of ev-ery month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.

***ENDAkO HALL SOCIEtY...meets every THIRD Wednes-day 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 meet-ings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info con-tact: 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 Tues-day 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 Debbie @ 250-567-7956.

***tHE FRASER LAkE CAN-CER SUPPORt GROUP...

meets the 3rd Tuesday of ev-ery month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***NECHAkO VALLEY HIS-tORICAL SOCIEtY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Cham-ber of Commerce office.

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CA-DEt SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 inter-ested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574.

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

***FRASER LAkE AA MEEt-INGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police sta-tion.

***St. JOHN’S HOSPItAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month 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 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pmThursday 10:00 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.

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....

COMING EVENtS....Will appear, as space is avail-able, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit orga-nizations only.s This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling prod-ucts. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcom-ing free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your or-ganizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final.

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NEW EVENTS....

VOLUNtEERS NEED-ED....Would you like to be-come part of a team work-ing together to improve the quality of life for stroke sur-vivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survi-vors to improve their lives through education, exer-cise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are pro-vided. Patience and car-ing understanding a ne-cessity.Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fundraising.Time commit-ment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (exclud-ing stat holidays), from September through mid-June.Please contact Volunteer Vanderhoof for further in-formation. Tel: 250-567-4879.

Email:volunteervanderhoof01@

gmail.com ORwww.volunteervanderhoof.

wordpress.com***

VANDERHOOF CRIME WAtCH PAtROL...will be holding their Annual Gen-eral Meeting, November 7, 7pm in the meeting hall of the Nechako View Seniors Housing Complex on North-side Rd. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcome. For more information call 250-567-9037.

***VANDERHOOF 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 Con-nected is a program dedi-cated to improving the qual-ity of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Trans-portation Assistance.For more information please contact Debra- Ann Bishop, VSC Program Coordinator 250-567-4879 The Space 250-567-0623 Cell. [email protected]

***BADMINtON... Thursday nights at 8pm, NVSS Gym. All welcome.

***CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons. We also have cards or bingo on Wendes-day evenings. Music nights are also popular and these

Nechako Notes

Using fundraising dollars, the Vanderhoof Knights of Columbus bought 24 coats for kids on Friday, Oct. 18, and donated them to Neighbourlink in Vanderhoof. The Catholic Women’s League of St. Joseph’s Parish provided toques and scarves. From left, Ed van Dinter of the Knights of Columbus, Anne Irving, chairperson of Neighbourlink, Julie Norish of the Catholic Women’s League, Donna Nielsen, lunch organizer at Neighbourlink, and Bill Thibeault of the Knights of Columbus.

Cameron Ginn/Omineca ExpressThe Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's basketball team defeated the Grant MacEwan Griffins on Friday, Oct. 19. WolfPack team member Dana Clarkson, of Vanderhoof, rises above the Griffins’ defense.

Photo by Andrew Snucins

Reach for the stars

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McIntosh, Lilian Elsie (Williams) Thursday, September 20, 2012

MCINTOSH, Lilian: Lil passed away peacefully at her home in Vanderhoof on September 20, 2012, in her 96th year. She was born on November 10, 1916 in Prince George, B. C., the youngest and last survivor of ten children born to Carolina M. and David G. Williams. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William (Bill) McIntosh Sr., whom she married on July 1, 1941, and with him raised ve children on their family farm in Prairiedale, where she lived for more than sixty years, and was an active member of the Northside Women’s Institute. In both her professional life as school teacher for four years and district librarian for twenty years and throughout her personal life, she inspired generations of learners with her love of literature and her passion for Northern BC history. In 1976, Vanderhoof’s Golden Anniversary Year, she was one of the authors of Vanderhoof, The Town That Wouldn’t Wait and was awarded Citizen of the Year. Until September 20, 2012, she continued to be a mentor, a poet, a writer, a quilter, a bridge-player, a supporter of the arts, a gardener and a volunteer, famous for her red pepper soup at Neighbourlink, and active in community organizations, such as the Nechako Valley Historical Society and the United Church. She loved, and is lovingly remembered by, all her children - Barbara (and Michael) Helm, Lorna (and Harry Dean) Ephrom, Caroline (and Glyn) Lowther, Bill (and Ruth) McIntosh, and Kathleen (and Barry) McChesney, and grandchildren Sonya (John), Karen (Mike), Dean (Kari), Kassie (Jim), Jonathan (Kate), Carrie, Hayley, Jessie, Mandy, and Mitch. She also will be missed by: her eight great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many, many friends. On September 29, 2012, a service celebrating her life was held at the Gospel Chapel in Vanderhoof, with Reverend Brenda Miller of First Memorial United Church of ciating.

We, her family, wish to thank all who supported us with food, cards, donations and help in the community

event celebrating Lil’s life.

CERTIFIED AND UNCERTIFIED TEACHER REPLACEMENTS

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires eacher e lace e ts (certi e ) or the 1 1

school ear. ll certi e eacher e lace e ts ust su l etails a ocu e tatio o certi catio a experience.

he District is also lookin or applicants or the eacher eplace ent (uncerti e ) list. ou ha e

atten e or are consi erin atten in colle e or uni ersit an are thinkin o pursuin a career in the el o e ucation ou a e intereste in orkin

as a eplace ent eacher in or er to eco e ore a iliar ith the teachin pro ession.

All Teacher Replacement applicants must complete a eneral Application or Teachin orm. Application orms ma e o taine rom the School District ce in an erhoo or urns Lake or rom .s 91. c.ca.

er one ho pre iousl orke or the District as a Teacher Replacement (certi e or uncerti e ) must reappl e er ear. To reappl contact Donna enson at 9 at the urns Lake Re ional ce.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) oul like to thank all applicants in a ance or their interest ho e er onl those selecte or an inter ie ill e contacte .

lease or ar applications to

Rick PooleyAssistant Superinten ent

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)Re ional ce

ox urns Lake . .

1Telephone ( ) 9 1

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Selkin Logging Limited requires the following:Foreman, skidder operator, heavy duty mechanic & log truck driver.• Required immediately • Benefi t package available

Fax or email resume to:(250) 699-6545

[email protected]

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

HIGHWAYDrivers WantedGas / Propane Hauling

Based in Prince George

Qualifi cations:• Valid Class 1 w/ Air• 4 year minimum B Train & Highway experience• Fuel Hauling experience an asset

WE OFFER: • Industry Leading

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Super Save is committedto Employment

Equity and Diversity.

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In Memoriam

Your In Memoriam Gift is a lasting tribute. Please mail your donations to the address below, and include your name and address, along with the name and ad-dress of the next-of kin for an acknowledgment card.Donations can be sent to:

HSFBC & Y, 1480 7th Ave., PG,

V2L 3P21-800-663-2010.

IMPROVING YOUR ODDSAGAINST CANADA’S

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FLOW FACTS 17 October 2012

Reservoir Elevation: 852.34 m (2796.41ft)SLS Discharge: 63.57 m3/sCheslatta Falls: 59 m3/sNautley River: not availableVanderhoof: 82 m3/sIsle Pierre: 180 m3/sFor more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812

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Help WantedCentral Interior BC HVAC & Electrical company is seeking a journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic. Experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is an asset. We offer competitive wages and benefi ts.If you enjoy the challenges of a variety of work including ser-vice, maintenance, and in-stalls, and enjoy living in a community offering the best of outdoor activities, then we many be a perfect fi t for you. Please respond with resume, including references to Fax: 250-398-9099 or email to: [email protected]

Direct To U Wholesale Ltd.Experienced industrial supply sales person

and counter person and a road sales person

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VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence 635 held by the Saik’uz First Nation. Woodlot Licence 635 is located south of Vanderhoof and consists of three parcels located accessed via the Blackwater Road, the Kluskus FSR and the Kenney Dam Road. If approved by the Ministry of Forests and Range District Manager, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.The Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment at 478 Reid Drive in Vanderhoof, during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm) from October 24th to December 24th, 2012. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to Peakterm Consulting Ltd. Box 2054, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0. Please phone 250-567-2589 to book an appointment to view or discuss the plan.

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BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

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Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting

Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking

Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth. (250)570-9161 or (250)567-3336

Homes for Rent6 bdrm house for rent in Enda-ko. + self-contained in-law suit on the main fl oor. Full base-ment, f/s w/d , natural gas + wood heat. Large shop + 2 car garage. $900/mo + utilities + damage deposit. 6 mo. lease. Pet friendly. More info call 250-699-8302 or email [email protected]

FOR RENT 2 bedroom trailer/w addition in

town on its own lot. Avail Nov 1/12, ref.req $575

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

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Nechako View Senior Citizens Home Society is accepting tenders for snow clearing and snow removal from our grounds located at

241 Northside Road, Vanderhoof, BC.

For further information please contact:

Dave Flegal at 250-567-2297 or Art Flaterud at 250-567-4525

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS BRIAN DUNN, Deceased Formerly of

Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law fi rm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 25th day of November, 2012 after which date the claims fi led may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:CHRISTOPHER K.

WINGHAM,Solicitor

TendersLOGGING Contract TenderFor Managed Forest 77, Man-aged Forest 243, Woodlot 0408. 45,000 m3 in the West Kootenay area. 3-year time frame, beginning January 2012. Detailed Tender docu-ments at: www.monticola.caViewings: November 2nd & 16th, 2012. Tender Submis-sion Deadline: December 15th, 2012

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Tear out this page — mail or drop o� your entry to Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3AO or 150 West Columbia StGo to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BlackPress to take this survey online …

* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Frequently Occasionally Never

Car detailing � � �Fast food � � �Fitness membership � � �Further education or courses � � �Gourmet foods or desserts � � �Home improvement less than $500 � � �Home improvement over $500 � � �Live theatre or festivals � � �Manicure, pedicure, hair styling � � �Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels � � �Movie theatre � � �Restaurant dining � � �Scratch and lottery tickets � � �Trips to a casino � � �

* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business For pleasure No plans to travel

In Canada for less than 3 days by plane � � �Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA � � �Longer trip within Canada by car � � �Longer trip within Canada by plane � � �Longer trip to the USA by car � � �Longer trip to the USA by plane � � �Longer trip outside of North America � � �

* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at? Newly built Previously owned Single detached � �Townhouse � �Condo � �Resort property � �

* 18. Are you planning any fi nancial transactions? Please check all that apply. � Consolidate your debt load� Pay off a loan� Pay off your mortgage� Remortgage your property� Renew your mortgage� Secure a loan� Seek fi nancial planning advice� Set up a line of credit� Switch banks or credit union� None of the above

* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall? � Less than $35,000

� $35,000 to less than $50,000

� $50,000 to less than $75,000

� $75,000 to less than $100,000

� $100,000 to less than $150,000

� $150,000 or more

* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? � 16-30 minutes

� 31-60 minutes

� 1 hours

� 2 hours

� 3 hours

� More than 4 hours

� I don’t shop outside of my own community

* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Next 3 months Next 6 months Next year

Car � � �Minivan � � � Pickup truck � � �SUV � � �

*7. Do you...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Research online prior to store purchase? � � �Make online purchases? � � �Use your smart phone for shopping? � � �

*8. Do you ever...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Compromise on quality to save money? � � �Forego a brand name to save money? � � �Wait for the item to go on sale? � � �

* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?� Economy

� Midrange

� Luxury

� Hybrid

* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)� Yes � No

* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)� Yes � No

* 16. Will this be..?� Your first home purchase? � Upsize? � Downsize?

* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?� Pre-owned � New

* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper? 1 2 3 4 or moreFemale 18-24 � � � �............ 25-34 � � � �............ 35-44 � � � �............ 45-54 � � � �............ 55-65 � � � �............ 65+ � � � �Male.....18-24 � � � �............ 25-34 � � � �............ 35-44 � � � �............ 45-54 � � � �............ 55-64 � � � �............ 65+ � � � �

* 4. Which advertising off ers are you most interested in? Frequently Occasionally Never

Appliances � � �Discount, bargain or dollar store � � �Clothing, accessories and footwear � � � Computers, tablets, phones, cameras � � �Fast Food � � �Furniture, rugs and beds � � �Groceries � � �Health, personal care and make-up � � �Offi ce supplies � � �Tools, home & yard improvement � � �Toys & games, arts & crafts � � �Computers, tablets, phones, cameras � � �TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite � � �

* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?� The printed newspaper

� Online on my computer or laptop

� On my tablet

� On my smartphone

� Army & Navy

� Bargain! Shop

� Best Buy

� Buy Low

� Canadian Tire

� Chapters

� Choices Market

� Coopers

� Dollar Giant

� Dollarama

� Extra Foods

� Future Shop

� Home Depot

� Home Hardware

� Ikea

� Jysk

� Kin’s Farm Market

� London Drugs

� Lululemon

� M&M Meats

� Mark’s Work Wearhouse

� Marketplace IGA

� Nesters

� Overwaitea

� Pharmasave

� PriceSmart

� Real Canadian Superstore

� Reitmans

� Rexall

� Rona

� Safeway

� Save-on-Foods

� Sears

� Shoppers Drug Mart

� Sport Chek or Sport Mart

� Staples

� Starbucks

� T&T Supermarket

� The Bay

� The Brick

� The Source

� Tim Hortons

� Walmart

� Winners

� XS Cargo

* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and fl yers?� Less than 10 minutes

� 10 - 20 minutes

� 21- 30 minutes

� 30 minutes +

* 6. What most infl uences your decision when choosing a grocery store?� Loyalty to the chain

� Closest to home

� Best deals/offers/coupons

� Rewards or credit card program

* 5. Please check the stores you shop at

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