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Smithers Steelheads netminder, Mike Wall, holds off pressure from the Williams Lake Stampeders during the final game of the CIHL playoffs. The Steelheads went on to win the SMP Cup for the first time in franchise history, 5-2 Sunday afternoon in Smithers.
Smithers council opposed to pipeline By Dan Mesec
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In a surprising move last week, Smithers Council voted to oppose Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline project, joining a growing number of northwestern communities including Prince Rupert and Terrace. Just over a month
ago council tabled a motion to postpone making a decision on the matter until after the federally appointed Joint Review Panel rendered their decision on Enbridge’s proposal. However, after Councillor Phil Brienesse introduced a new motion to oppose the Northern Gateway pipeline, the vote came
back favorably, 5-1. Councillor Mark Bandstra was absent at last week’s meeting which had Councillor Charlie Northrup “disappointed and surprised” they would vote on such an important issue without all council present. “Council tabled (a motion) to wait until after the process had taken place,” said
Northrup. “All council was present, lots of emotion around this issue in the community on both sides, so I just thought it would be appropriate to wait until all council was present to have the full discussion.” However, with pressure building as neighboring councils pass similar motions
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to oppose Enbridge, Brienesse felt the issue needed to be dealt with now rather than later. “It’s difficult and dangerous to say we’re going to wait for all councillors to be present for any motion,” Brienesse said. “You can’t keep pushing things down the field just because people aren’t going to be present. Councillor
Bandstra’s position was very clear, and in the most important instance the vote was 5-1.” Enbridge’s proposed project will move oil sands bitumen from Bruderheim, Alta. to the port of Kitimat, where it will be transported by supertankers to Asia and California. See PIPE on Page A4
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Teachers strike; no class today Cameron Orr and Tom Fletcher Smithers/Interior News
As anyone with school-age children knows by now, teachers were not reporting to work for the past two days as they take part in province-wide job action. The B.C. Teachers’ Association served strike notice after teachers across the province endorsed the option in a province-wide vote. The union is required to give two school days’ notice before being in a legal strike position, under a Labour Relations Board ruling on essential services that allows for up to three consecutive days of full strike action. Education Minister George Abbott said Thursday that schools will be open, and parents may send children to school if they do not have other care arrangements. They will be supervised and safe, but likely confined to group
activities in gyms, Abbott said. A letter sent to parents in the Bulkley Valley from superintendent Chris van der Mark encouraged parents to find alternate arrangements for students for those three days. While he notes administration and CUPE staff will be at schools, effective supervision will be challenging with the amount of people on hand. The LRB ruling prohibits picket lines, allowing unionized support staff to go to work. Administrators will supervise students, but normal instruction will not take place. The B.C. government began debate last Thursday on legislation that would extend the current teacher pay and benefits for another six months, while a mediator works with the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association in an effort to find common ground on class sizes, special needs support and other issues.
Nearly 28,000 BCTF members voted yes to the strike option out of the 32,209 who voted last week. Bulkley Valley Teachers Union President Karin Bachman said teachers’ are concerned over this latest bill to get them to work. “Our concern is the egregiousness of Bill 22,” said Bachman. Those concerns include class size and composition issues, as well as possible precedents for future job actions. “It sets a new low for public sector bargaining and it will become the new reality if we don’t stand up against it,” she said. Locally she said there is little concern over the size of classes but class composition is something local teachers face. “The class sizes are not egregious here like they are in other places in the province but definitely we have class composition concerns and we do need more time for learner support
Thank you to the Smithers Volunteer Firefighters for maintaining the outdoor arena at Central Park. The many volunteers hours working on cold days clearing snow and putting down water to make ice is greatly appreciated. Many residents from children to adults have enjoyed using the outdoor arena. Many local schools have enjoyed using the outdoor arena as an additional physical education class area.
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Rick and Heather Berry walk Main Street during the teachers’ strike on Monday. teachers,” she said. She said there is less funding available today for kids at risk — those who have fallen behind their classmates. As teachers strike this week, buses are not running but StrongStart centres remain open. van der Mark emphasized this labour dispute is between teachers and the province and
at a local level he said they’ve been fortunate to have a great working relationship to have things running as normal as possible. “We’re hoping that despite this three day interruption that that will continue,” he said. Updates from the school district can be found online at sd54. bc.ca.
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It has been a busy 2011-2012 season. The Town would like to thank the following groups for offering great opportunities for children and adults to stay active over the winter months; Smithers Minor Hockey Smithers Figure Skating Club Smithers Rec Hockey Smithers Women’s Hockey Teams Smithers Oldtimers Hockey Smithers Rubber Puckers CN Rusty Rails The Monday/Friday morning adult hockey group The Steelheads Hockey Club BVHA Christian Kids Hockey
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Some skeptical on towns’ roles PIPE from p. A1 Recently Transport Canada approved the use of supertankers in a report that found no regulatory concerns to transport bitumen through the tight corridor of the Douglas Channel. However, some critics dispute that, arguing there are plenty of nautical concerns that haven’t been addressed. Some are still skeptical that this resistance from local councils will have very little,
if any bearing on the JRP’s final decision. “We’ve seen different councils and elected bodies in the area decide to make their stand,” said local businessman Scott Groves. “Do I really think, personally, that all these communities making this statement is going to affect the outcome of the Joint Review Panel? No, I don’t, because you are just one voice. For one body to try and
form an opinion that is going to represent all of the constituents of that area on something like this is going to be difficult to do.” Still, Mayor Taylor Bachrach said in recent weeks it became clear to all council what the purpose of the JRP process really is, and that municipal governments do, in fact, have a legitimate role to play in this process. “I was surprised by how decisive the vote
is,” he said. “I think it’s an accurate representation of sentiment in our community. This isn’t a project that our community wants. I think people have been fairly clear that oil pipelines are not part of our economic development vision for this region.” Currently the JRP is hearing testimony in the coastal community of Kitkatla, BC. The review process is expected to last another 18 months.
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Tomson up for relay challenge By Percy N. Hébert Smithers / Interior News
Alyson Tomson arrived in Smithers just four months ago, but she is now a central figure in community fundraising. Tomson, 51, who moved here from Salmon Arm with her husband Ross, is the new co-ordinator for the Smithers Relay For Life, slated for May 26, in Chandler Park beginning at 1 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Relay For Life event in Smithers. The appointment to the position of co-ordinator came as a result of Tomson handing her business card to Angela Young during a curling game. Young, co-ordinator for the last several Relay For Life days, noticed Tomson was a wedding and events organizer. “Oh, have I got a job for you,” Tomson recalls with a laugh the first thing Young said after reading her business card. Saying yes was easy. Although she is a relative newcomer to Smithers, Tomson has plenty of experience as a co-ordinator and organizer she can apply to lead the Relay For Life event. In Salmon Arm, Tomson ran her own
wedding and event planning company, Aisle Do Weddings & Events, for eight years, as well as co-ordinating the opening ceremonies for the national junior curling championships. Like many people, Tomson’s life has been touched by cancer, including a sister who had ovarian cancer and an uncle who died from cancer. “I know lots of people who have had cancer and a few really good friends in Salmon Arm who died from cancer,” Tomson said to highlight some of the motivation behind her decision to take on the position of co-ordinator. “I think it’s a good cause and thought it was something I can probably do because I believe in it.” Despite Tomson’s wealth of experience, co-ordinating such an event carries inherent challenges, particularly making sure the volunteers are all trained and ready to go. Being a relative newcomer to Smithers, however, adds another challenge for Tomson. “My biggest challenge is finding volunteers because I don’t know many people yet,” Tomson explained. “Angela’s lived here for years, so she knows a lot of people.
“It’s a bit of a challenge to make sure we have enough help.” Another challenge for Tomson will be to organize the entertainment portion of the day because the previous entertainment co-ordinator, Allan Banner, has also stepped down from the organizing committee. “He did a fabulous job, those are big boots to fill,” Tomson said. Despite the challenges, Tomson is knee deep in preparation, along with the other members of the organizing committee and hopes to make a few changes to the Relay For Life event. First, Tomson is hoping to bring more involvement from the community, even those who are not participating directly in the relay. “We’re hoping to make it more of a community event, not just the relay, we want to have more things for the community to do even if they aren’t doing the relay,” Tomson explained. “We’re going to ask the vendors at the Farmer’s Market and local artisans if they want to set up their booths at the park.” Part of getting more of the community involved also includes an invitation to the local schools to participate
in their own relay with some kind of twist. “Something fun,” Tomson said with a grin. With the Relay For Life day just a couple of months away, Tomson is also faced with the challenge of lining up teams to take part in the event. Last year 26 teams took part in the Smithers Relay For Life event. As of last week, only five teams had given notice they are participating, but Tomson is still optimistic she will reach her goal of 30 teams. “I’ve heard this is a last minute town, but I hope they don’t wait until the last minute,” Tomson admitted. As for a fundraising goal, Tomson, despite being a first-timer at the event, has set the bar high for herself and for the community. “Last year they raised $97,000 and I’d like to exceed that for sure,” she said. Although there are challenges, Tomson smiles when asked what the best part is of her role as Relay For Life co-ordinator is. “Meeting new people and raising awareness about how each person can play a part,” she said. As for living in Smithers, Tomson said she enjoys the weather, finding
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Alyson Tomson, a customer service representative at Glacier Toyota, is optimistic she can meet the challenges of co-ordinating the Relay For Life event. the climate dryer than Salmon Arm and not as windy. But the biggest drawing factor for Tomson, like many of the newcomers and visitors to Smithers, is the scenery.
“It’s beautiful and the people are so friendly,” she said. Persons interested in volunteering can call Tomson at (250) 9179198, or email at prestigeallie@hotmail.com. Persons interested in
forming a relay team can also contact Tomson, or they can visit www.relaybc.ca, or visit the Canadian Cancer Society office, 1070 Main St., or call (250) 847-0230.
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D.A.F. Grad 2012, Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation, Feb. 25-March 31 the Smithers Liquor Store will be offering a chocolate for $1.00 in support of our 2012 D.A.F. Grad Celebrations. Yukon Adventure: Rafting the Firth River Thursday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. at NWCC. Slides and talk by Brenda Anderson and Debbie Courtliff for the BV Naturalists. Watoto Children’s Choir Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. at Mountain View Assembly for one performance only. Free admission. An opportunity is made available for you to contribute financially to the Watoto Children’s Choir. Seniors Income Tax Clinic Saturday, March 10, 1-4 p.m. at Pioneer Activity Centre. Please Call Staffie at 250-847-2380 for an appointment.
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aybe I’m the lucky one. From a very young age I was exposed to children of various ethnicities, as well as physical and mental abilities. They were my play friends, my classmates, teammates and their parents were my parent’s friends, my teachers, my coaches. Hearing French, Swiss, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Spanish around me made me feel like a world traveller. Other benefits included fabulous food of course. I loved it when my Swiss friend Doris would share her desserts. Later in college, a Vietnamese friend taught me how to prepare a Vietnamese meal which is to this day one of my favourite meals to prepare for special guests. In history classes we learned how Canada was built through the hard work of many, many of whom emigrated to Canada from across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. We can ship goods and travel across Canada by rail thanks in large part to Chinese immigrants. What to say of our previous Governor Generals Michaëlle Jean, a recent immigrant, or Ed Schreyer whose grandparents emigrated to Canada from the Ukraine. What about Naheed Nenshi, Nazanin AfshinJam, or Sandra Oh? Should we disagree with their views simply because they or their families have not been in Canada long enough? Canada is the better for their contributions to our country. Today, with the shortage in doctors, communities across Canada, including Smithers, are more than happy to see a South African doctor hang their shingle in their community. I wonder how Smithers resident Alex Cuba would appreciate being called a foreign-born transplant. I am sure the majority of residents in Smithers are very happy to have Alex as part of the community. What about Alyson Tomson. She’s been in town for only four months, but has volunteered to take on the coordination of the Relay For Life activities this year. Thank you Alison. I am a descendant of the original French colonists that hit the shores of Nova Scotia in the 1600s and the emigration of Irish during the potato famine in the mid 1800s. Does that mean my voice carries more weight than a recent immigrant to Canada or Smithers? I hope not. Calling someone a foreign-born transplant is divisive at the least and just plain mean and insulting at the worst and irrelevant to the issue. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News
Lining up a waste of time How often do you have to line up for something? I pondered about this when I watched the news this morning showing the traffic near Vancouver snaking its way to somewhere. Bumper to bumper, tail lights all aglow in the dark. Mind you they had a bit of mucky coastal snow to contend with. Half those folks probably drove with their summer tires. Good for them. Later I drove to Smithers. I might have seen a few cars. I do know I never saw anyone behind me all the way. I couldn’t have been going fast enough to
leave everyone in my smoke. I never have to line up when I go to the credit union for a bit of banking. If I do have to wait at all, there is always someone to talk to for a few minutes. I finally went to get the name change done on my vehicles. No waiting in line there either. Everything was done in an efficient way. Did take a bit of time however. A reminder to all of us to make sure we do a will and if you have a partner put both names on vehicle ownership. Good idea for property titles and bank accounts.
SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory Back the li line up B k tto th idea. Not too long ago there was a TV clip showing people lining up to get a pair of limited edition running shoes. Excuse me?
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You would line up for sneakers? When they released the crowd so they could enter the store the people were given the boot. No shoes today. The crowd was too rowdy. We’ve seen it before. A long line up of people waiting to get their technical hands on some som sort of communication cat device. It is so they can do some som social networking. Sort of what we all do up here when we wait in a small line of people. We engage in some social chatter. There is never a day when I do not find appreciation for this northern place. Just now as I walked
the dogs I listened to the peaceful quiet. I watched the sun slide behind those mauve clouds. Maybe not having to line up for stuff seems incidental to those who live a line-up kind of life. I was thinking perhaps you will get fed up with me talking to you about things I might have discussed with old Al. One could say that I am very lucky to have all of you to talk to every week. Thanks for listening and for commenting when you call 250-8465095. An e-mail is appreciated when it comes to mallory@bulkley.net.
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Cub editor ready to meet great people By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
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am not sure if there is such a term as a cub editor, but that is what I am at The Interior News after having spent just under three years as a cub reporter at the Quesnel Cariboo Observer. Upon arrival in Quesnel, my intent was to stay for a year and move on to greener pastures. But along the way, as the sports reporter and the can-you-cover-this reporter, I met some very dedicated people which made staying longer than a year an easy decision but made leaving a difficult decision. I and my border collie x chocolate lab companion with a personality disorder, have been in Smithers for just a week, but I have already met or spoken
with some people dedicated to making Smithers a better place for you and me. From the sounds of it there are many more dedicated people in Smithers and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Admittedly, coming from Quesnel it will be difficult to switch my allegiances from the Kangaroos to the Steelheads at the upcoming Coy Cup. May the best team win! I would like to offer a tip of the hat to outgoing editor, Cameron Orr, who has guided the newspaper with skill over the last several years and wish him all the best as editor in Kitimat. As a father of two young ladies, I also wish Cameron, a soon-to-be Garry Horley photo new father, all of the patience in the world and get Percy N. Hébert, an avid photographer, is the new editor at The Interior News. your sleep now.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hugs appreciated Editor: I would like to express a huge two thumbs-up to the Stephen Hug family for allowing the public to use the crosscountry trails he so generously maintains at the Hug Farm. It is awesome to be able to drive such a short distance and have a healthy work-out during the winter months. Thank you, Stephen. Louis (Luke) Kwantes Smithers
Political pressure Editor: (Editorial: Political pressure reversing on marijuana; time to legalize? Feb. 20) presents a viable option succinctly. Legalization, regulation and taxation of cannabis is, in fact, a no-brainer.
It could go toward enhancing the targeting of cross-border trafficking while providing an opportunity for unhindered research, unbiased education and a comprehensive harm reduction program. Regulation would establish age of majority limits and taxation would provide a resource base that could fund numerous projects. The idea that legalization, (regulation, etc.) of cannabis would increase/ encourage use says more about the gullibility of those who would buy into such nonsense than anything else. For the most part, those who don’t or won’t partake aren’t going to magically have a change of heart if legalization were enacted; those who do merely demonstrate personal character flaws that no amount of either cannabis or legislative change could likely fix. They should rightly
seek professional help. Objectively speaking, though, legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis is only part of the solution. A comprehensive yet radical approach must include a sensible national drug strategy. Wayne Phillips Hamilton, Ont
Legalize marijuana Editor: There is absolutely no question (Editorial: Political Pressure Reversing On Marijuana; Time To Legalize? Feb. 20, 2012), it’s definitely time to not only legalize but re-legalize cannabis (marijuana). Another reason to relegalize cannabis that doesn’t get mentioned is because it is Biblically correct since God, The Ecologician indicates He created all the seed
bearing plants saying they are all good, on literally the very first page (see Genesis 1:11-12 and 29-30). The only Biblical restriction placed on cannabis is to accept it with thankfulness (1 Timothy 4:1-5). A sane reason to keep caging responsible adults for using the superplant doesn’t exist. Stan White Dillon, Colo.
Smart Meters? Editor: Last week I stopped to have a discussion
with a B.C. Hydro subcontractor employee and asked him some questions about Smart Meters. Part of the information he disclosed was that these meters will not be up and running for at least a year. The reason? The cell phone like transceivers they need to communicate with Hydro will not be in place until then. (That answers the question about why it took a phone call to tell Hydro about “the source of the power outage”). See SMART on Page A8
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ttended the best council meeting so far, much thrust and parry! Presentation by Measuring up the North (MUTN) with special guest from SAFERhomes Society, Patrick Simpson. MUTN’s mandate: help the community become an inclusive community where old, young, able-bodied, disabled can be safe, comfortable. Mr. VIEW FROM Simpson brought a set THE PORCH of plans that can be used when building or renovatLorraine Doiron ing. Not only will your home be worth more but it will be safer. Check out SAFERhomes Society website for more information. Fergus Tomlin from the Museum spoke on exciting, upcoming events. Whenever he comes to Council meetings he always bows to the picture of the Queen, situated directly above where the Mayor sits. Discussions: the proposed new ice arena (lengthy); Councillor Wray commented on the DARE program saying it provides good tools for the kids; zoning changes, tons more. 9:45pm, tired enough to leave, missed the big Enbridge vote. Council is to be commended for resolving that issue. Mr. Simpson’s (SAFERhomes Society) presentation at NWCC, very informative. Attendees included a couple looking to build a home, a couple who have interests in age related issues plus a fellow who is a builder, several others interested in this concept. The ideas were well received: wider doorways, hallways, different placement of electrical outlets, switches. The Province speaks about aging in place; here is a way to do that safely. I took Mr Simpson to the airport for his return flight to Vancouver. Checking in he was asked where he would like to sit. I wondered where the safest seat would be in case of a forced landing. He was smart, looked directly at her, asking “where would you sit?” She suggested a seat where there was “less turbulence” thereby avoiding the “safest seat” wording. Is there really a safest seat on a plane? New word: Yarnterior – home decorating by knitting/crocheting items to add that POW to your space! ProMOTION Plus is accepting nominations for In Her Footsteps: Celebrating Women in Sport. Exhibit at the BC Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing achievements, contributions of women in sport in BC. Nomination criteria, form: www.promotionplus.org. Deadline March 31. Friends of the Library AGM March 26, 7pm at the Library. The Friends support the Library, raising funds to keep it current with new technology, exciting collections, fun, educational programs, spreading the word on how great our Library is, helping with planning for the new Library. Be part of leaving a legacy – the new Library - no need to join, just come, hear our plans for the coming year. Check out Food Secure Canada for their latest newsletter: Resetting the Table. Read up on Farm to Cafeteria: Redesigning the Systems that Feed Us – One Tray at a Time. Close the distance between farm and fork bringing local, healthy, safe, sustainably produced foods into our schools, universities, hospitals. Closing with: Oh Lord, help me to keep my mouth shut until I know what I’m talking about.
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The two person cast of Bug Swatter takes drama seriously in a solid performance on the first night of the Northwest Zone Drama Festival, held at the Della Herman Theatre at Smithers Secondary last weekend. Cameron Orr /Interior News
No comparison between Smart Meters and microwaves SMART from A7 These Smart Meters(?) aren’t talking yet. When they do begin to talk our neighbourhoods will be inundated with microwave signals. When I expressed my concerns about radiation he asked, “Do you have a microwave oven?” I told him that I did,
but that the microwaves were contained within the oven, and I was protected by a screen grid in the door. There was no more discussion on that subject. I also asked him about my preference not to have a Smart Meter installed. His answer was that if I were to leave a note
on my present meter stating that I needed more information before an installation, the sub-contractors would not install one, and that I would get a phone call from Hydro to discuss my concerns. Then they would offer to come out and change my analogue meter for a digital Smart Me-
ter, no charge. If I said no thanks again, then I could expect to be charged $200 for a return visit. If I still refused to take the meter, then Hydro would simply come to my home, remove their old meter, and cut me off their power grid. In an old Lil Abner cartoon there was a cor-
porate bully named General Bullmoose, whose motto was, “What’s good for General Bullmoose is good for the U.S.A.” To paraphrase, “What’s good for B.C. Hydro is (apparently) what’s good for all of us.” Bob Haslett Smithers
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Smithers Steelheads reign as CIHL Champions 5-2 win over Stamps clinches first SMP Cup for Steelheads unmatched. Finishing the regular season undefeated with an 18-0 record. Sweeping through the Prince Rupert Rampage and the Terrace River Kings early in the playoffs, the Steelheads quickly set their sights on the Stampeders. The first game against the defending CIHL champs, in Williams Lake, turned out to be the end of the Steelheads perfect record. Losing 1-0 to the Stampeders in a nailbitter, set the tone for the rest of the series. Returning to home ice for the final match up of the season, the Steelheads found their legs early on. Forcing the play into the Stampeders zone long enough for Randall Groot to be the first to light up the score board. However, only a minute-and-a-half into the second period Stuart Sasges fired one in from the point, through traffic and just like that it was a 1-1 tie to start
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It was a heartpounding finish for the Smithers Steelheads, with a 5-2 victory over the Williams Lake Stampeders to become the 2012 CIHL Champions, after heading into this past weekend facing elimination. “It’s a pretty exciting feeling,” said head coach Tom DeVries. “You don’t even know what the feeling is until the clock runs out and the games over. You’re always thinking ‘ah, you never know what might happen’ and then all of a sudden you win it.” Saturday night the Steelheads sent a clear message to their opponents; that they were a force to be reckoned with, crushing the Stampeders 8-1 to send the championship series for the SMP Cup to a third game. This season the Steelheads dominance of the Central Interior Hockey League was
the second. But the Steelheads weren’t going to stand aside for long. With just over 10 minutes to play in the second, the Steelheads came barrelling into Stampeders territory, crashing the net hard and sliding in their second of the night to make it 2-1. As time was winding down, a beautiful play from Rob Miller set up a pass to Spencer Brooks, firing top corner to put the Steelheads up 3-1. Then, with less then two minutes to go in the second Ian Smith blasted through the Stampeders defences, pounding in his second of the night on Justin Foote, taking a 4-1 lead. But, with only 23 seconds on the board Williams Lake showed signs of life, slipping a soft one passed Mike Wall, making it 4-2 heading into the third. But it didn’t take long for the Steelheads to put the final nail in the coffin. After Ian
Smith, bearing down on Foote, scored his third goal of the night pushing their lead to 5-1 over the Stampeders. As the clock ran out celebrations on the Steelhead bench began, marking the first time in Steelhead history they capture the CIHL Championship, walking away with the coveted SMP Cup. Also, Mike Wall, one of the decisive figures of the team this year, received the CIHL MVP award. Coming off what became a spectacular season for the Steelheads, captain Darryl Young said after nine years it’s an extremely proud feeling to finally be CIHL champs. “We thought we played well in Williams Lake but we just didn’t get it done, so we knew coming here we’d play a bit better at home,” he said. “So we were confident we were going to come here and win two games and we were lucky enough to do it.”
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Randall Groot celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game against the Williams Lake Stampeders. The Smithers Steelheads won the SMP Cup 5-2 Sunday afternoon at the Smithers Civic Center.
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Terrace victory spells Smithers Storm disappointment By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Everest Challenge By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
When was the last time you pushed your self to the limit? This weekend you’ll get the opportunity, at the fourth annual Valhalla Pure Outfitters Everest Challenge. This gritty trial has drawn skiers and snowboarders alike to the slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain for one purpose only. To complete 18 full runs on the North side of the mountain (Skyline Chair), up and down, first to last chair. The goal being to achieve a cumulative vertical limit of 8,850 vertical metres. The same height as Mount Everest. In the past four years only about half of those who attempted the feat actually completed it. However, this year the Challenge is taking it to the extreme. This year is also the inaugural Extreme Everest Challenge, pushing individuals and teams to the brink of exhaustion by attempting this jarring test on human power, skins and skies. In 2010 Rod Leighton, a local doctor finished the challenge in only 25 hours, setting the bar extremely high for CROSSWORD ANSWERS
anyone else who has what it takes. However, five months after completing the challenge Leighton has a terrible crash while mountain biking and is now a quadriplegic. The Extreme Everest Challenge is open to three member teams as well as individual challengers. Team member must finish six runs each to mark the 8,850 metres. All challengers will have 24 hours to complete the difficult task, starting Saturday morning and skiing right through the night, just as Leighton did, inspiring all of us to do the same. Register at Valhalla Pure and inspire others to achieve their highest limit.
“We got caught flat footed,” said Storm captain, Braden Carr. “We should have come out from the start going really hard. I think we didn’t really do that well, we should have started hitting and passing better than we did.” Terrace will now head to Burnaby to represent the northwest zone, Mar. 18-23 at the BC Hockey Bantam Tier 3 Championships.
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Smithers Storm attack Prince Rupert territory during the 2012 Bantam Northwest Zone Championships at the Smithers Civic Centre.
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It was a disappointing end for the Smithers Storm Tier three Bantam team this weekend as they fell to Terrace 7-1 in the final game of the Northwest Zone Playoffs. After beating Prince Rupert and Kitimat early in the weekend, both with decisive wins, it was a tough pill to swallow.
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Students in Eric Dufresne’s Grade 6/7 class participated in the class’s sixth annual Ski and Board Building Competition. The judges, Jason Krauskopf from Rayz Boardshop, Anna Ziegler from Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures, and Jamie Fischer from Paranormal Boards pored over this year’s selection of skis and boards from the class. Each judge also gave a short talk about their area of expertise in the ski and board industry. Dufresne uses the class project to enhance and use the skills of his students. The three winners chosen were Noah Walter in first with his “Neverland” skis, Emily Hobley-McCosker in second with her Compass themed skies and Devyn Asato in third with her Sunglass snowboard. The winners each received prize packages plus decals were presented to the entire class.
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Smithers’ branch of McElhanney was recognized with a finalist award for Specialized Engineering Services. The award, handed out by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, recognized the company’s efforts with the Highway 37A Flood Response Project. Last September flooding washed out roads and bridges near Stewart, and McElhanney was part of a joint team including Binnie, Amec, DWB, Golder Association and Thurber Engineering that was selected to fix the road. “We have a reputation with the ministry of transportation and they know about our design teams and our crew so they called us to help them out on a last minute basis,” said Emily Davidson, McElhanney Smithers branch manager. The majority of the McElhanney team for this project was from Smithers. According to Davidson, the challenges with such a project is to get the road open as quickly as possible with public safety in mind, and finding the resources to design the road. In this project, a single lane bridge was quickly built on top of the destroyed Bitter Creek bridge. Then, another two
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McElhanney submitted this photo of the surveying work done last year as they set to work re-opening the highway after flooding took out Bitter Creek bridge. The award was accepted by Tony Konst from McElhanney. He was chosen to accept it on behalf of the whole team due to his over 20 years in the surveying business. In Sept. 2011, 180 mm of rain fell near Stewart over 48 hours, washing out the high-
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Hazelton students sign up in support of teachers By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
When the teachers union voted to strike last week, students at Hazelton Secondary school stepped up and signed up to show their support, holding a protest Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. A large group of students proudly displayed signs, played music and lined the sides of Highway 62 in front of their school and yelled “Kill Bill 22.” Signs read the students cared about their education, they wanted negotiation for the teachers, not litigation, and that the teachers should be compensated for all that they do be-
fore, during and after schools. And as one student put it on paper, “I have a right to excel, the right to my own opinion and a right to my education.” The students had passing vehicles honking to show their support. The students also said they will continue to support their teachers in their quest to improve education in Hazleton and B.C. Although many students enjoy extra days off and they support the strike this week on Monday to Wednesday, they also said they hoped the teachers get a voice and are able to negotiate a settlement.
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What are we thinking? itxsan Unity says consultation between Gitxsan clans and communities has been lacking. They say they lost confidence in the GTS over the Enbridge deal. Regarding Enbridge, the Hereditary Chiefs agreed to talk, as did many other native nations. The GTS came in to administer that dialogue, organizing three Enbridge open houses. Elmer Derrick worked behind the scenes to sign that infamous deal, a part of which said the Hereditary Chiefs had to approve it in so many days. Then all hell broke loose and the chiefs had no access to their building to say yay or nay. They met outside the office, and made a consensus decision to overturn the deal. The whole process followed the memorandum of understanding. On this issue, there is more than meets the eye. Some will jump on the Enbridge bandwagon just to get back at people for
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Many in the Gitxsan Unity movement say they do not benefit, but for now Treaty work needs to happen so that we agree on how they will benefit from 33,000 square kilometres. Is that corruption? A future Treaty is supposed to make life better for all Gitxsan by implementing Delgamuukw. Yes, the Hereditary chiefs received dollars for consulting and also for venues, food, and lodging if needed. Like Band councillors, their travel is compensated. I suspect this is where the corruption idea is coming from. The Treaty work continues—who says the governments will all of a sudden stop their foot-dragging. Now they have an easy out, seeing what’s happening in Gitxsan country. We need a properly orchestrated process that can move forward on the goals we all talk about.
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Bandits bag another first place finish No one knows what the future holds and each day is a gift as tomorrow is not a guarantee. While there is many things I truly love about my community, one of the greatest qualities is the ability for all the communities in the Hazelton’s to rise to the challenge when someone or a family needs help. It is this exact situation that has me writing to those throughout the northwest to once again step up to the plate to help
one amazing woman and her family. A much loved, cherished and respected Kispiox Valley lady is fighting the battle of her life in Calgary and needs the help of her community to keep her husband and family by her side. Sue Allen-Jensen who has showered everyone she meets with her incredible personality, beautiful smile, tenacity, humour and love suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in her left brain on Feb. 21 and is fight-
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There’s never been much in the way of commercial buildings in South Hazelton and after last week there is now one less, as the former Garage Pub and Grill was demolished. What once was an actual full service garage for decades was turned into one of the most renowned restaurants in the Northwest. People used to drive from Prince Rupert and Terrace to come and have a meal at the local pub that boasted great food and a classy ambience. However, when the logging industry fell apart and the economy crashed in the late 90s, things got tight. By 2003 things had gone from bad to worse and the owners were forced to close their doors. The building went up for sale but due to an environmental issue from the days when it was a garage, people were reluctant to purchase the building as they were told there was a potential $40,000 bill to clean up the ground. Things continued to contribute the demise of the building as it sat empty and no-one kept up with things like the roof. In a few years the roof sustained serious water damage and the longer the building sat, the worse its condition
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Garage Pub and Grill in Hazelton is taken down. became. The land and building was soon returned to Crown land and a decision was made to demolish the South Hazelton landmark without consultation with the community. A local contractor was hired to take down the garage and without warning, residents were shocked to drive by and see nothing but a pile of rubble at the start of last week. Many residents were stunned and enraged that nothing salvaged. One resident said he would have loved the large timbers to build a shop, others
said there was tons of salvageable material that could have helped many residents out and they were very upset to see this was no longer an option. The contractor responsible, Jack Mattson, said there were some serious liability issues and it would have been dangerous to let people salvage the site before its destruction. However, the bottom line for everyone in the community is, it’s too late, the building is nothing but a cement pad where the popular garage once stood. As for what will
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT School District No. 87 (Stikine) is now accepting applications for the temporary position of Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools from May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013. DUTIES Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Executive Assistant acts as the Corporate Secretary for the School District, and provides executive level administrative and secretarial services for the Board of Education as well as the Superintendent of School and Secretary Treasurer. EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will have good organizational skills, a thorough knowledge of word processing, well developed secretarial skills, an understanding of centralized filing systems and expertise in effective office procedures. A good understanding of collective agreements in an educational setting, and an excellent working knowledge of current office software are essential. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of Grade 12 graduation is required, with completion of related post secondary courses highly desirable. Strong, positive interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are vital. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume outlining the skills, qualifications, and experience that qualify them for this position, by 4:00 pm, March 16, 2012 to: Mr. Bryan Ennis, Superintendent of Schools School District No. 87 (Stikine) PO Box 190 Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 Phone: 250-771-4440 Fax: 250-771-4441 Email: bryan.ennis@sd87.bc.ca
SMITHERS HOME HARDWARE Has a permanent part-time/full position available immediately. Please apply to 1115 Main St. with a current instore application.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COORDINATOR The Village of Telkwa is seeking the services of a Coordinator to create an “Age-Friendly Plan” for the Village. Some of the Coordinator activities would be to: • review the existing World Health Organization agefriendly standards; • review the Village of Telkwa’s current plans, policies, maps, etc.; • engage local seniors groups and conduct public meeting and survey to determine the needs and wants for aging in place; • examine and summarize the results of these consultations; • Prepare a final report on findings; and • Produce an age-friendly action plan The hourly rate offered to the successful proponent is $25.00. The Village of Telkwa has a total of $4,000 to contract this service, made possible by a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities, the Seniors Housing Support Initiative, and the Ministry of Health. The duration of this contract is anticipated to be approximately 160 hours spread over a period of 3 months (March, April, May). If you are interested in this contract opportunity, please submit a written proposal including your experience no later than 4:00 PM, March 9, 2012 to: Jane Stevenson Box 220, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Ph: 250-846-5212; Fax: 250-846-9572; email: jstevenson@telkwa.com (460-07)
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After school drop in program a success By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
Students from throughout the Hazeltons have been coming out and participating in New Hazelton Elementary school’s drop-in after school program on Mondays and Wednesdays. Sponsored by the Sports Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture Development, the school’s first after school program started in early January. Children in Grades 4 to 7 have been enjoying sports and camaraderie organizers say, and many students look forward to the program every week. For New Hazelton Elementary School Principal Carol Pritchard, the program’s new found success can be contributed to community support and she is thrilled with the cooperation of the students as well. “The integration and cooperation of students from all societies and villages has been too much fun and is incredibly rewarding,” she said. “Thumbs up to each and every one of the students who has attended. Each and every one of you, are incredible and every night I go home and cannot but give thanks for such neat
young people.” C o o r d i n a t o r, Marylee Harris said the program is a huge success and they have been able to provide a fun place for students to try new things and enjoy sports while working with other students during the first session. Some of the activities included in the first session included snowshoeing, badminton, California kickball and volleyball. In addition they have also participated in some educational and challenging games to improve mind and hand-to-eye, Harris said. She also agrees with Pritchard that the cooperation of other organizations and students has been a great help. “We have six youth workers from the Hazelton Secondary school that come and volunteer,” she explained. “Their support of the program and mentoring of the younger students is wonderful. They have amazing personalities and get along so well with everyone in the program. We also have had some parent participation and that has been a wonderful time.” Overall participation has been a great success, Harris said. “We have had an
average of 30 students participating every week and even offer snacks and refreshments during the program,” she said. “We also give out prizes for the best, the under dog and best attendance.” In addition to sports and snacks the school also provides limited transportation and has the use of the Hazelton Secondary School bus to pick up and drop off students. With the first ses-
sion coming to an end at March break, the school will be offering a second session with registration for students in Kindergarten to Grade 7. They offer a variety of different sports such as taekwondo and softball. However, students need permission slips to attend and parents can register their students by stopping by the New Hazelton school or get more information by calling Harris at 250-8425777, ext. 3005.
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Now Hiring Chiropractic Assistant Smithers Family Chiropractic is hiring another Team Member in our High Energy OfÀce. We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and likes working with children and families. The ideal candidate will have: • experience working with computers • the proven ability to multi-task • excellent customer service and communication skills • experience in administration • a strong interest in health promotion Please drop off your resume by Tues., Mar. 13, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR You are an energetic, self-motivated, task-oriented individual who enjoys varied responsibilities as the senior representative and service delivery authority. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing of programs, goals and objectives as set by the Board, staff and community development. Management, administrative and financial experience is essential. Basic Requirements: • Significant experience and understanding of organizational, community, Board and proposal development; • Knowledge and understanding of current local and provincial political climate; • must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills; • ability to plan, guide and direct Commission programs in social, economic, finance, technical services, housing, lands and membership; • above average interpersonal relationship skills; • working knowledge of band administration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development reporting requirements and program guidelines; • Post Secondary Degree in Administration/ Management is a definite asset; • Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; • Criminal Record check to be carried out. Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and at least three references to: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 OR E-mail: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Phone: 250-842-0041 A detailed job description may be obtained from the same address. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Full-time TCC-Executive All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) Employees To Commensurate with Education and Experience
Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is March 19, 2012
A Part / Full time Merchandiser Cashier is needed for Shoppers Drug Mart beginning immediately. Drop resume off ATTN: Angela or email to: fsdm2257@shoppersdrugmart.ca
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Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay HAY for sale. $70/ton. Please call 250-846-5855 HAY, no rain, Timothy/brome, wrapped round bales. $50/bale. (250)846-9430
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Merchandise for Sale
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Heavy Duty Machinery
Misc. for Sale
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Mobile Homes & Parks
EXAMS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR PET’S HOME! Exams & Vaccinations Quill & Abscesses Minor Surgery Acupuncture Herbal Formulas
250-847-5321 Heavy Duty Machinery
Heavy Duty Machinery
Welding & Fabrication Business
OATS AND BARLEY for sale by the pound. Whole or rolled. 847-2408. Leave message.
Livestock REG. POLLED Hereford bulls for sale. Also, round bales 4’x5’, barn stored, no rain, $45/bale. Call (250)846-5494 The Gattiker Farm.
Merchandise for Sale
$200 & Under 5 CU.FT. chest freezer, $150 obo. (250)847-9794
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale. Dry pine by the cord. $130 round or $165 split. Delivered Smithers area. Phone 250-847-5779.
Furniture FLIP-OUT double sofa bed, $200 obo. 250-847-9794
Garage Sales GARAGE SALE
Saturday, March 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12753 Babine Lake Rd, Smithers Books, tires, storage containers, tent, sleeping bags, misc items.
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT Check us out on the web:
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Equipment noted, Accupress, Accushear, milling machine, lathes, total package, inquire @ job 250-847-7928, cell 250-877-2434.
FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.
Townhouses TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT IN KITIMAT Newly Renovated
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Welding and Fabrication Business opportunity or equipment for sale from prior business in Smithers area.
STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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Fully licenced & insured BC Licence #48366 Wood stove inspections Pre-listing inspections for Vendors Same day e-mail reports with photos
2 bdrm - $1,000m, 3 bdrm $1,200m & shared from $650-$850m. Shared acc. perfect for retiree or working person. Walking distance to downtown. Gardening allowed, large yards with adjoining Children’s playground, small pet negotiable. For more information. Call cell 1-778-316-6764
Real Estate For Sale By Owner AFFORDABLE HOME for sale, 980 sq.ft. on 75’ lot. Completely reno’d, new roof, siding, carport, bath, flooring, windows and more incl. updated kitchen w/ specials like under cabinet lighting. 3917-3rd Ave. $194,500 (250)847-1391
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
HOUSE FOR SALE Renovated large 3 bdrm gold medallion home with rental suite and separate entrance, fenced, close to all amenities, 11th Ave.
SMITHERS upper 2 bdrm, Clean unit. Balcony, sep. storage rm. Ref’s req’d. Very quiet bldg. $695/m. (250)847-4453.
Cottages / Cabins FURNISHED Cabins & Cottage, 1 or 2 rooms - starting at $225 week all utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961
$298,500
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Choose from one of these NEW LISTINGS in Hudson Bay Park!
250-847-3222 Terry Fulljames
#85 MLS #N216098 $52,500
#76 MLS #N216068 $42,500
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Office: 250.847.5999
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HOUSE FOR SALE
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HOUSTON TOWNHOMES
FOR RENT
1325 Elm Street
$325,000
5 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2,100 sq. ft., 9’ Ceilings, Double Carport, Covered Porch, Sundeck, Heated, wired shop, Woodshed, Greenhouse, Gardens, 1 acre fenced & landscaped, 2008 New Home Warranty approved. Call 250-846-9585
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$297,500
• Newly Renovated • New Furnaces • New Roofs • New Flooring
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2,046 sq. ft. Renovated House 5 Lots + Mortgage Helper Storage / Workshop (24 x 24) • Wood shed Garden shed (8 x 10) • Fenced Yard • RV Parking 10 appliances • All window coverings included Mature, low maintenance landscaping To view call: 250-847-2559
or check us out at www.highway16.com
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or email dasdoug@shaw.ca
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• +/- acre parcel • 18 Km East of Smithers • Great Mountain Views • Seasonal creek
Contact Sandra today for a viewing!
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550 per month - LOW HEAT COST! For all enquires call Doug Caya at 250-845-0031 $
Did you know? Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker
Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999
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TELKWA, cabin avail immed. N/P $650/mth incl. util. Ref. req’d. (250) 846-9663
1995 TOYOTA 4x4 std, c/w canopy, winter tires. $5,000 obo. (250)842-6608
FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM 4plex suite $730/mo + util, 1000SF, Telkwa, N/S, N/P, Ref Req’d. 250-877-9559.
Homes for Rent
2002 Chevy Cavalier
3 BDRM, 2 bath, 2 car garage house in Watson Landing. Employment and ref’s req’d. N/S, N/P. $1400/mth. Kim Tran 250-877-2548 for more detail.
Automatic, black, 2-door, sunroof, 146,000kms. Great condition. Excellent on fuel.
4051 7TH AVE Immaculate updated 3 bdrm rancher. $1300/mo. Apr 1st. 1yr lease. n/p n/s. Ph: Sonia 847-0937 COZY 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home for rent in Telkwa. Quiet dead end street near school. All new appliances. Fully renovated. Custom kitchen. Lrg decks, fenced yard, lrg shed, garden space. $1200/mo (not including utilities). Call Dan or Jen @ 250-846-5295
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: GRANT WRITER
The Town of Smithers is seeking the services of a grant writer in order to maximize the number of grants that the Town of Smithers and community organizations can achieve in 2012. The Grant Writer will work with the Town of Smithers Administration and local community groups and organizations to investigate and assess available grants, develop applications for selected grants and administer and develop final reports on successful grant applications. The Town of Smithers has a total of $10,000 to contract services of a grant writer, and the project is made possible by a $7500 grant from the Northern Development Trust and $2500 from the Town of Smithers. The duration of this contract is anticipated to be a minimum of four months and ideally throughout the year. The target is 433 hours of work. This term contract may be of interest to a University Student or Consultant. If you are interested in this contract opportunity, please submit a written proposal (by mail, fax or in person, electronic proposals cannot be accepted) including your experience, project plan, timeline and fee schedule no later than 4:00 pm. March 19, 2012 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC, VOJ 2N0 FAX: 250 847-1601
Most 2011 returns must be Àled by April 30, 2012. However, if you or your spouse are self-employed or are a partnership member, the Àling due date is June 15, 2012. Nonetheless, unpaid tax balances owing bear interest from May 1; even though Àling is not required until June 15. Late Filing Penalties and Arrears Interest are charged on any unpaid tax after the Àling due date. Consult with your CGA.
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Todd Larson & Associates CertiÀed General Accountant 3896 Second Avenue Smithers BC, V0J 2N0 Todd Larson, CGA Phone: 250-847-3939 Building Tomorrow Fax: 250-847-2969
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Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Legal Notices
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Repairer’s Lien Act
In accordance with the Repairer’s Lien Act, to satisfy a debt of $15,095.51 incurred for towing, storage and repairs, we offer for sale: 2003 Ford Pickup 350 Sup VIN 1FT5W31P13ED72233, Belonging to: George Joseph. Sale will take place by sealed bids mailed to: Dan’s Storage and Repairs, Box 2893, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0. Bids will be accepted up until 5:00 p.m. March 28, 2012.
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SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH
Come worship with us at
FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA
Rev. Alyssa Anderson Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Children’s Program
Pastor James Folkerts (URC-NA) 1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa
Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm Listen to “Whitehorse Inn program” Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am
At the corner of Queen St. & 8th
250-847-3333 BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 4 pm every Sunday
Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers
250-847-2080
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services 10 am & 6 pm 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Sunday School - Ages 3-6 Junior Reflection - Ages 7-8 during morning worship services. Phone 250-847-2333 Pastor Dan Hoogland “Back to God Hour” on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays on CJFW at 9:30 Visitors Welcome
For information www.bahai.org
FAITH ALIVE Christian Fellowship Upper floor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave. 10-12 noon Sundays Youth meeting Fridays at 7 pm
Join us for Services. Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitors and new members.
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
www.smitherscanrc.org
Bahá’í Faith 250-877-6099
Sunday
4th Sunday 2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick 250-847-6155 • Quick 250-847-9881 • Smithers 250-847-5625 • Fax phone
Mount Zion
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave. Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery Pastor Chris Kibble
250-847-3725
Lutheran Church
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church
Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929
1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa
Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend! Contact number 250-847-5879
1636 Princess Street Rev. Daphne Moser
10:00 am - Service and Sunday School
Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services
ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday Morning Worship 10 am
For information e.mail mtzionsmithers@yahoo.ca Phone 250-643-1586
Welcomes You! Sunday School (for all ages) – 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Raddatz Corner of Upper Viewmount Rd & Hwy 16 250-847-2466
www.mvaonline.org Affiliated with the PAOC
Email: efree@uniserve.com Website: www.smithersefc.org First Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10-11 Second Service 11:15 1838 Main St.
Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue
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Trips and rides, chopping all prized TRIPS from p. B2 While there are big ticket items such as hunting trips, helicopter rides, a week at Bear Claw Lodge, and many more, there are also so many amazing things such as chopping wood, landscaping, babysitting, handmade jewelry, quilts, children’s art work, food and on and on.
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One would be amazed to see the creativity and generosity of our communities and the friends that have joined together to help out. So this week, I wanted to write to ask everyone who reads this column to do two things. One, go to Facebook and search for Support & Auction for Sue Allen Jensen and read
the entire page and see all the things and ways people have donated. Two, I would ask that people who have not already donated something, to do just that. After reading the incredible ways in which so many have found to help, I can promise you, you will be inspired and awestruck and then chal-
lenged to find a way to help. The Auction ends on March 9 so there isn’t much time left to place an item or bid on one so please take a few minutes to make a difference. For those who want to help out in other ways such as sending an inspirational poem, message, story, photo,
song, etc, please post it on https://www.facebook.com, or email it to bississippy@hotmail.
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We would like to introduce our staff members that serve the Northwest.
RCMP briefs: Alcohol leads to trouble During the week of Feb. 27 to March 5 the New Hazelton RCMP responded to 78 calls for service. A few of those are as follows: On Feb. 29, a member of the New Hazelton detachment conducted patrols on River Road in Hazelton. One vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The male driver could not produce a
driver’s license, and admitted that in fact, he did not hold a valid driver’s license. Subsequently, the driver was given a violation ticket, and his vehicle has been impounded for 30 days. On the following day, the RCMP received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Gitanmaax. A male was reported as intoxicated and trying to engage people in fisticuffs.
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Police responded to the complaint and located a small group of people drinking within the residence. Two males in the residence were arrested for outstanding arrest warrants, one being a criminal code warrant and the other being a mental health warrant. Two other people, a male and female, were also arrested. The male was arrested for breaching
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his probation. The female was arrested for breaching a recognizance. All four of the arrested people were from the Hazelton area, and charges are pending for the two males and one female arrested for criminal code offences. As the majority of the people at the party had been arrested, the party ended and there were no further problems at the residence.
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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
NEW LISTING
$228,900
NEW PRICE
$154,900
8795 Horlings Road
1312 Dogwood Street
#76 Hudson Bay MHP
#85 Hudson Bay MHP
1362 Willow Street, Telkwa
3656 Alfred Avenue
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5 acres in Lake Kathlyn area 4 bedroom, full basement home Open design, bright & cozy Mature landscaping, private from road
Donna Grudgfield NEW PRICE
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1 acre lot, fenced, gardens 5 bedroom, 3 bath, incl ensuite Country kitchen, dead end street www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers NEW PRICE
mls n216185
3 bdrms with mud room addition Newer furnace, vinyl windows Some newer flooring, newer hwt Quick possession is available
Ron Lapadat
$269,500
mls n216068
Spacious 14x70 with addition 3 bedrooms, plus mudroom Vaulted ceilings, modern apps Big fenced yard, quick possession
Ron Lapadat
$259,500
mls n216098
Private 2 acre view lot 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home Outdoor sauna, workshop Quick possession
Alida or Peter
$159,500
mls n216051
Affordable 1060sf, 3 bedroom home CIA zoning allow business use Wired 24x20 shop and garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$290,000
mls n214169
$319,500
316 Swan Road, Hazelton
38198 Telkwa High Road
13042 Blue Jay Road
17747 Grantham Road
#3 – 1406 Hwy 16, Telkwa
1723 Tower Road, Telkwa
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Custom home on 125 acres Set up for horses, riding Pasture barns, fencing Privacy and views, near fishing
Ron & Charlie
mls n215425
Beautiful 2652 log home High end finish, fixture, hot tub Great view of Bulkley Valley 320 acres with second home
Charlie McClary
$489,900
mls n4504967
5 acres level and treed 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom New roof, new flooring Huge workshop, high ceilings
Donna Grudgfield
$475,000
mls n213711
8 acres, creek, pond 2 bedroom home, huge porch Greenhouse, chicken coop, storage Huge 32x50 workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$184,000
mls n214789
New condos to invest or retire 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, secure Waterfront, low maintenance www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$110,000
mls n212829
3 bdrm, 3 bath rancher w/ bsmnt View location with one acre Open layout, wrap around deck www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$884,500
mls n213608
$45,000
8105 Fir Road, Telkwa
5503 Morris Road
Old Babine Lake Road
Lot 2 Morgan Road
22909 Telkwa High Road
#15 – 2123 Riverside Drive
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Dave & Sonia
mls n214438
Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net
Custom built 2700 sq ft log home 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 9.89 acres, mountain views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n211272
Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787
+/- acre parcel 18 Km East of Smithers Great Mountain Views Seasonal creek
Sandra Hinchliffe
Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869
mls n209406
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
New 10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8 Km from town Perfect for your country retreat
Sandra Hinchliffe
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
mls n214865
Spectacular 116acr river property 1760 sq ft home and guest home 70acr treed, 40acr open meadow Terraced ½ mile riverfront cottage
Charlie McClary
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
mls n211449
Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050
12x60 mobile home w/ 192sf add New roof, new siding New floor, windows, bath fixtures New kitchen, apps, wired shed
Karen Benson
mls n215615
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
Jeff Billingsley 877-0838
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The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. â&#x20AC;Ąâ&#x20AC;Ą2012 GMC Sierra 1500, equipped with available VortecTM 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment and Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. â&#x20AC; Chrome Accessories Package offer available on light duty 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra extended cab and crew cab trucks (excluding Denali crew cab) equipped with the PDJ package (â&#x20AC;&#x153;PDJ Packageâ&#x20AC;?). Kodiak package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,200. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 3, 2012 and April 30, 2012. Customers who opt to forego the PDJ Package may apply a $500 credit (tax exclusive) to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide.
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