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NEWS BRIEFS Save the date The Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel has announced the date for oral statements to be given in Fort St. James. Oral statements will now take place on Thursday, July 19 at David Hoy Elementary School. The presentations will begin at 9 a.m. and registered participants will be contacted by email, phone or mail to arrange individual scheduling. For questions regarding scheduling oral statements, members of the Process Advisory Team may be contacted by email at GatewayProcessAdvisor@ceaa-acee. gc.ca, or by toll free telephone at 1-866-5821884.
Police Report During the week of Feb. 29 to Mar. 7 the local RCMP detachment received 75 calls for service. Of those 75 calls for service, 26 were alcohol related. Persons offence occurrences: 5 Property offence occurrences: 6 Drug offence occurrences: 1 A trend the local detachment is seeing right now is a high number of abandoned 911 calls (six in that week alone). The RCMP would like to ask that people make sure they aren’t carrying their cellular phones in such a way that they can “pocket dial” 911. As well, if you do accidentally call 911, explain to the operator that it was an accident instead of just hanging up, as in each case valuable resources are used ensuring the call was false and no one is in danger.
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Local teachers rally in Spirit Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Teachers in Fort St. James were on the sidewalk in Spirit Square instead of in the classroom last week. For those who missed the action, teachers took shifts on picket lines all across the province of British Columbia. In Fort St. James, teachers from all the public schools gathered at Spirit Square, waving at passing motorists, holding signs and garnering honks of support from some drivers. Both sides - the B.C. Government and the B.C. Teacher’s Federation - have been slinging statistics and claims back and forth in the media, and the B.C. Government was working on passing Bill-22 last week, which would fine both teachers and their union for continued strike action. But teachers on the line in Fort St. James were more straight forward. “It’s not about the wages,” said Travis James, local teacher and a local union representative. According to James, across the province, one of the main issues teachers are fighting for is class size limits. The Province is pushing for no legal limits on class sizes, with 30 being a “limit” which can then be overridden by special approval from principals or school board superintendents without teacher consultation. A second key issue is support for special needs students. Class composition requirements would be eliminated, meaning a larger number of special needs students could be placed in any class. Numbers of special needs teachers is a sticking point for the union, but the Province is touting high numbers of education or teacher assistants (EAs) to help teachers with special needs students in the classrooms. However, their hours have reportedly been cut back, which Kelley Inden, a teacher of Humanities courses at FSJSS, said erodes the ability of teachers and EAs to communicate and work as a team. “Our EAs are incredibly important at our school,” said Inden, also
pointing out EAs had been eliminated from professional development days, which allow for further training and skill development. The final point James emphasized teachers are fighting for is the ability to negotiate a collective agreement. After one year of talks between the Province and the union, the Province has given no concessions and made no movement in their offers to the teachers, so striking was all the teachers were left with, according to James. “The teachers were forced to do this,” said James. Inden and fellow teacher Marilyn Gammon, both long-time teachers, noted they have seen the erosion of extra but important programs in the schools such as full-time librarians, which has been shown to be critical in reading achievement in students, as well as music and fine arts programs in elementary schools and accelerated programs for advanced students. They also said teachers are spending more and more of their own money to bring in technology they see as important for education in the digital age. Possibly adding to problems locally is the decline in student population over the years in Fort St. James Secondary, which then shrinks the budget, making it harder and harder to provide all the courses and programs the students might like to have. “We don’t have the economies of scale,” said Inden. While e-learning programs can help offset the loss of some courses or programs for some students, this style does not work for everyone and Inden also worries this erosion of the interactive aspect of working in a classroom as well as the oversight of a skilled professional teacher could erode rural education. “We have to be careful that it doesn’t become the fall-back,” she said. Teachers did not expect to see their strike action continue past Wednesday of last week, and were back to work Thursday before a professional development day on Friday.
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Big Air LEFT: Jeremiah Traczyk releases his grab before his landing during one of his jumps in the Murray Ridge Big Air competition on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Jeremiah took first in the competition, while his brother Keenan took second. See page 7 for the story. Photo Ruth Lloyd
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Update on the physician shortage situation in the Fort Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier Last Tuesday Northern Health, clinic staff and community leaders met regarding the doctor shortage here in Fort St. James. “We had a great meeting,� said April Hughes, Health Services Administrator for Northern Health. Two options for health care in the community were put forward by consultant Brian Spooner for the consideration of those in the meeting. One of the choices for Northern Health and the community to partner to run the local clinic, which is currently privately owned by Dr. Stent. The other, preferred choice, accord-
ing to Hughes, is the development of a not-for-profit society that would run the clinic with help from Northern Health. Mayor Rob MacDougall said no decision had been made on which alternative was preferred at the meeting, and further discussion would be taking place when the group meets again on March 20. “We need to sit down and see what our needs are here,� said MacDougall, and he said there may be an opportunity to be more efficient in health care delivery in the community by integrating more of the health services under one roof to eliminate any duplication. He also said Dr. Stent had already recommended Northern Health take
the lead role on running the clinic, with the community providing support in the form of possible fundraising and incentives to help attract physicians. In the meantime all the parties involved are working on getting some more doctors up to Fort St. James. “We’re working in partnership to attract and maintain doctors in the community,� said Hughes. MacDougall said he would like to see the federal and provincial governments offer to forgive student loans for graduating medical students to help encourage them to go to rural areas upon graduation. If the situation changes Northern Health will post notices, but until then the emergency room will stay closed.
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for March & April 2012 The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March & April, 2012, are as follows: March 19, 2012 Sinkut View Elementary School, Vanderhoof, BC April 23, 2012 School Board OfďŹ ce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer
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Hello again... back to the business at hand Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There are many reasons people enjoy traveling. Seeing interesting places, trying new foods and experiencing different cultures being some of the big ones. My recent trip to Bolivia was no different, with a range of experiences from eating foods many people might consider potential items for the television show Fear Factor rather than items for the local cuisine, to hanging out in Bolivian prisons speaking to detainees and a weekend trip to the high-altitude Lake Titicaca. I learned so much about the Bolivian justice system, independent documentary projects, working as a journalist in a foreign language without adequate translation, and working under restrictive conditions for photography. I still have a lot to process and a lot of editing to do in order to complete the project, but I feel as though the most important thing I learned was about myself. While I have traveled to many places and experienced a broad range of cultures and cuisines, I have also always tried to get the most out of my travel time by making time to do the things which inspire me. Usually this involves some aspect of physical-
ity; hiking in Australia, biking through Portugal, hiking in Nepal, cycling the Pacific Coast of the United States and surfing in Nicaragua. This time, as a working vacation where I had little free time and no one to do these activities with, I realized how important having a fun outlet can be for me and my work, and for this reason it was something I have not experienced many times in my life - homesick. For some people, Fort St. James might be where they live because their family is here and they grew up here and it is as simple as that. For me, the reason the Fort is such a great place to live is the lifestyle. Living less than 15 minutes from a fun ski hill is ideal, and being in a community which is built on the shores of an incredibly beautiful lake (even if most businesses have their backs to it and don’t take advantage of what is in front of them) is even better. Since I have been back, I have enjoyed some great turns at the ski hill, made better by the small, friendly atmosphere of a community hill, a crosscountry ski right from my back door, and plenty of visiting with great people. In short, for those who are wondering, my trip to Bolivia was a great experience, and it has made being home all the better.
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So long... and thanks for all the fish Jonas Gagnon Black Press Ruth’s back and the torch has been passed once again. Yes, I’m headed down to Quesnel to do some sport reporting now that Ruth is ready for action. And though I’m excited for the future, It’s sad to leave all the awesome people I’ve met here in the Fort. It’s been an interesting couple of months for me here. I’ve covered a far greater range of events than I ever expected I would have. From Enbridge to art, I’ve wrote about it all, and it’s kept me on my toes. As a result of the range of stories I’ve relied on a cross-section of the town for information. I’ve met a lot of interesting and passionate people that make this town a great place to live. The diversity, both in content and people, has made this paper a great place to start a career in journalism. I’ve had plenty of help from the people here, as well as enough experience to train me in a multitude sectors. It has really been an invaluable time for me. But life moves on, and it’s moving me on down the road. So, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, adios, arrivederci, annyeong (and that’s just the As). And now back to your regularly scheduled program.
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Editor: The Fort St. James Sustainability Group recently hosted the Great Bear Rainforest RAVE (Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition) photo show at the Library, featuring images by world-famous nature photographers, many of whom are featured regularly in National Geographic. These photographs illustrate the natural wonders of the Great Bear Rainforest and B.C.’s coast, areas that will be changed forever if the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline is built. This exhibit didn’t happen without the help of lots of folks here in Fort, and I would like to thank them publicly. The Board and staff of the Fort St. James Bicentennial Library were very supportive, allowing us to display the photos in the library mezzanine area. Library staff in particular went above and beyond – thank you so much Diana, Flora, Wendy, and Alison. Dennis Saharchuk and the District Public Works staff did all of the heavy lifting, and I really appreciate that, given the state of my muscles. Thank you to Pat Gauthier, Charlotte Croquet and Sandy Willick, and Kevin Gedling at the Historic Park for the loan of display easels. Thanks to everyone who came to see the show, and who stopped by to talk about how the Enbridge proposal could impact our area. And thanks Kelly for helping with the installation – those photos really were heavy! This was the final B.C. showing of this world-class exhibit. From Fort St. James the photo exhibit moves to Toronto and New York, and from there to Europe for an extended tour. If you didn’t get a chance to come by the library to see the display you can visit it online at: “http://www.ilcp.com/projects/great-bear-rainforest-rave” As one local visitor wrote “The photos are beautiful, but I hope we can preserve more than just pictures. Let’s stop tankers from working our coast.” Kandace Kerr Fort St James, BC
Thank you very much for two recent articles in the Caledonia Courier regarding the exciting work underway here at the historic park. I very much appreciate the added exposure that they will provide for the park to our greater community and how important it is for people in our community to realize how many interesting things are developing here in their own backyard. I would like to point out, however, that the credit for the park’s recent successes and positive movement forward is not mine to take. It should be given to the historic site manager (my boss) Bob Grill, our maintenance supervisor Alex Mitchell and our team of amazing interpreters who have delivered incredible visitor experiences over many, many summers. Many of the more innovative concepts in programming, including the bed and breakfast program and Salmon Day cook-off, are idea’s of Bob’s which are great concepts to work with: making my job of producing and developing new opportunities at the site easier to accomplish as a result. Also, without the dedicated work and support of our Friends of Fort St. James National Historic Site, the park’s very existence would not have been nstruction possible. Residential Co ide Gu Performance It is truly because of the Owners of homes with home long standing quality of the warranty insurance can visitor experience at Fort St. James, that my work in search the new Residential promoting this special place Construction Performance is made easier. So while I am thankful Guide to find out whether for the exposure that the concerns they have park received in the latest with the quality of their issue of the Courier, I also hope that the community is homes may be covered by made aware that the historic home warranty insurance. park’s spirit for innovation in visitor experience begins at the top View the Residential Construction Performance Guide to find:
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Thanks... Editor: We would like to thank all those who organized the Caledonia Classic Dog Sled Races. We had a great time. Also, to the woman who brought us a delicious plate of salmon puffs while we were camped at Cottonwood Park. The Verge family
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Courier In case of emergency Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier The recent change in healthcare services has created some confusion in town. Because the hospital, including X-ray, Lab, in and out-patient care, is still open, all non-emergency matters are handled in town. Only the emergency room is closed. “Vanderhoof doctors are not accepting new patients,” said Hughes Only Emergency matters will be trans-
ferred to Vanderhoof. If Fort St. James residents are transported by ambulance they must find their own way home. “People keep getting stranded in Vanderhoof,” said Hughes. For non-emergency situations the clinic is still running and is taking appointments on a day to day basis to preserve time for any emergencies that might spring up according to the clinic. Clinic staff suggests calling early in the day to book your appoint-
ment. “Appointments are filling up fast,” said Kathy Marchall, the clinic manager. The speed at which the appointments fill up could mean days before being able to make an appointment. “They need to keep trying back everyday to see if they can get in to us,” said Marchall. Dr. Gustus and Dr. Shani van der Spuy will each be in one day a week to help alleviate the stress on the clinic. The clinic is also
running refill clinics, to refill long-term prescriptions, Wednesday afternoon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. While some emergencies are obvious, when life or limb is threatened, others are less so. For situations in which it is not certain whether it is an emergency or not the BC medical line, at 811, will help with assessment. Nurses at the hospital will also be able to help direct people on where they should go for treatment.
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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Rail Jam and Big Air at Murray Ridge Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The weekend of March 3 and March 4 at Murray Ridge saw some skiers and boarders wowing spectators with their skills during the fourth Rail Jam on Saturday, followed by a Big Air competition on Sunday. Saturday’s Rail Jam competition drew some of the usual suspects, as well as some newer entrants. First place went to Joe Poznikoff, second to Keenan Traczyk, both participants in last year’s competition, Poznikoff placed third last year, while Traczyk did not place. Traczyk impressed the judges with a 270 onto a rail in one of his runs. Third place went to new competitor Cody Willick. David Schemenauer did a blunt slide which the judges found memorable as well. The Big Air on Sunday drew a larger crowd, likely due to the better weather during the competition, but only four participants. The low numbers meant each participant got a prize from Ruckus for their efforts. Last year there were two age categories because there were more entrants of a range of ages, however all four entrants this year were over 16. Last year Liam Willick took first place in the under 16 with a smooth front flip, which he repeated in one of his runs this year, but didn’t manage to get the points he needed in his other runs to repeat the first place finish. First place instead went to the only snowboarder, Jeremiah Traczyk, who put on an outstanding performance, landing all of his three jumps and making them look smooth and easy, with the small exception of his final landing, which was a bit tail-heavy. Murray Ridge was preparing to host another Rail Jam again on the weekend, after the paper went to press on Friday, and will be following that up with Slush Cup shortly after on the March 18 weekend.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING STUART LAKE GOLF CLUB THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBHOUSE 2704 STONES BAY ROAD ON
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 AT 1:00PM ALL MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. COME OUT AND FIND OUT WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE IS ALL ABOUT. WE NEED NEW IDEAS AND YOUR HELP IN DEALING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURSE. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PUT THEIR NAMES FORWARD TO ACT AS A DIRECTOR. THE DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED ARE TED GARDNER, ALAN HUFFMAN AND KALIN UHRICH. IF YOU HAVE AN INQUIRY PLEASE ADDRESS TO THE CHAIRMAN, STUART LAKE GOLF CLUB, P.O. BOX 158, FORT ST JAMES B.C. VOJ 1P0
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David Schemenauer shows some style on one of the rails in the Murray Ridge Rail Jam on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Photo by Ruth lloyd
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1 Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2012 will take place March 19-23, 2012 at the times listed below. Full day Kindergarten will be in effect for all schools in our district beginning September 2012. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2012 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. VANDERHOOF W.L. McLeod Elementary
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Individuals who require emergency attention can call 9-1-1 for transport to an emergency department in Vanderhoof or Prince George, or can seek private transportation.
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Ecole W.L. McLeod Elementary French Immersion Kindergarten classes are full time.
FORT FRASER Fort Fraser Elementary full day everyday FRASER LAKE Mouse Mountain Elementary full day everyday FORT ST. JAMES David Hoy Elementary full day everyday Sowchea Elementary full day everyday
Temporary Emergency Room Closure at the Stuart Lake Hospital The Stuart Lake Hospital will experience temporary emergency room closures for the month of March except for the weekends of March 17 and 24. The rest of the hospital services remain unaffected.
English Kindergarten classes at W.L. McLeod Elem. are full-time (full days Monday through Friday)
Mapes Elementary full day everyday Evelyn Dickson Elementary full day everyday Prairiedale Elementary full day everyday
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Kindergarten student must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2012. 2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2012. 3. An adult must accompany each child. 4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certificate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900. TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.
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NEWS Beautiful drums made music for the participants in the Harm Reduction Conference during a dinner last Wednesday night. The Nak’azdli Drum Group performed some traditional and original songs at Timberman’s Restaurant.
Harm reduction conference in the Fort Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A conference last week aimed at those on the front lines working with vulnerable people in the community hopes to keep people a bit safer. With “HIV facts” posted on the wall declaring things like “every year as many as 4,500 people in Canada are infected with HIV” and “74 per cent of new HIV infections in 2006 were among aboriginal people,” the motivation for the conference was literally written on the wall. The conference included two evenings and two days of activities on helping to reduce harm by preventing deaths and hospitalizations associated with individuals involved in high-risk behaviours. Participants came from a range of fields dealing with these issues, from nurses to counsellors to social workers and youth workers. With interactive theatre performances Tuesday and Wednesday, the YouthCo theatre group got the audience into the performance to help explore the themes of fear, trust, protection and connectedness. On Wednesday, there were a whole range of discussions and talks, including speakers from Quesnel and Prince George. One speaker, Paul Michel, UNBC First Nations director and adjunct professor of First Nations Studies presented with his wife, Mavis Erickson. He spoke on ending violence against women and called the rate of domestic violence in aboriginal homes in the region a “horrific statistic” which puts central B.C. as one of the higher rates in the country. He said he challenges
Rumour mill A rumour circulating about the health of the community’s lone doctor was dispelled last week by his clinic. Dr. Stent, who is now running the Fort St. James Medical Clinic by himself, is not fighting any serious illness. While he may be worn out from the extra load, he is reported to be happy, healthy and enjoying his new grandchild.
the aboriginal men to protect the women, which would have been one of their traditional roles in the community. He said moving from “chaos to balance” should be the goal, but this can only happen through changes in policies, programs and practices, and not by ignoring the issues. “This conference is awesome in that it’s expanding the concept (of harm reduction),” said Michel. In order to respond to the people in the community practicing high risk behaviours, people need to be respectful, pragmatic realistic and spiritual, according to Michel. “It has to be a community or family response to the issues - everyone has to be an advocate,” he said. After their lunch break on Wednesday, some community members shared their experiences with harm reduction and gave
good examples of why the practices of harm reduction are important. One man told a moving story about his nephew dying of AIDS, and he said there should have been more people from the local First Nations bands at the conference so they could learn how important protecting the community can be - and how cost-effective. He pointed out the large amounts of money spent on full-time medical care for his nephew as he was dying could have been saved by the cost of some harm reduction supplies like clean needles and condoms. By protecting these people until they decide to be clean, they can help protect the entire community. Another speaker described how she was 12 years old when she did her fist lines of cocaine and then told the painful story of her addiction, living on
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Skid Row in Vancouver. She then challenged the audience to engage in conversations with their children, no matter how young. Her parents did not know she was even doing cocaine while living with them from the age of 12 to the age of 19, at which time she left home. Wednesday evening there were then two different options for conference participants, their choice of a performance by YouthCo Live Theatre if they missed
their first performance Tuesday night or they could watch the documentary film “Miss Representation” which explored the representation of women in the media and how it has evolved. The conference on Wednesday at Music Makers Hall had over 40 people in attendance, many of whom were health professionals from other towns, including Quesnel, Cache Creek, and Vanderhoof, amongst those The Courier spoke to.
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On Friday, March 2, students walked out of FSJSS to support their teachers. At 2 pm on Friday a group of about thirty kids walked out of the school to Spirit Square where they held up handmade signs in support of the teachers in their struggle in negotiating a contract
with the provincial government. A group of students organised the walk-out after one of them saw students in Vancouver protesting. “I saw some students in Vancouver protesting and I was really supportive of them,” said Sheridan Tamayo-Henderson, a grade 11 student in FSJSS. The teachers of the school encouraged the students not to walk out.
“That was a personal choice,” said Ken Young, principal of FSJSS. “It was not encouraged by our staff.” Despite that the students felt they had to protest because of the legislation the government is trying to put through to force teachers to work. “The government is trying to silence the teachers, but they can’t silence the students,” said Tamayo-Henderson.
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Shopping locally benefits the entire community. An economically healthy region offers more diversified products and services, provides employment and ensures a better quality of life for our family. If overnight everyone in our community decided to do all of their shopping in Prince George, what would happen to our local economy? Often, losing just a few dozen customers is enough for a business to close down. For every $100,000 spent
elsewhere, one local job is lost. By shopping systematically, without always really saving any money, the ties that used to bind us to our local businesses are now broken. On the other hand, if the residents in our region increase their shopping for products and services locally, the demand for these will increase considerably, thereby creating expansion projects, increased investments in new businesses, and more direct and indirect job opportunities.
The markets must balance sales and profits with service and satisfaction. Local Fort St. James businesses can offer service and satisfaction while ensuring their profit margins, provided we respond to their offers. Those who are earning money locally are also part of the people spending locally. The more our money is spent locally, the better off we will all be!
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In loving memory of James Monk Jr October 9, 1965-March 12, 2011 It has been one year ago today That god came and took you away To a better life and a better place Far away from this place.
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When the show on earth is over and the master says “time to go the angels here in heaven are waiting for your show” we must go on as he beckons, we must quickly crouch and fly for he knows our show is needed for children in the sky. Yes there’ll be carnivals in heaven, with bright lights and fun galore, and the organ will sound sweeter like you’ve ever heard before. There’ll be Eli wheels and scramblers merry-go rounds for wee ones too God, himself, the supervisor, and we carny folk the crew. The angels on the “jinny” ride playing music pure and sweet for the cherubs on the horses galloping round on wooden feet, there’ll be popcorn and cotton candy, with just a deeper pink, perhaps a little sweeter since it’s made in heaven don’t you think. The “jump” from earth to heaven will be the greatest one of all, without a single breakdown, with no truck motor to stall, so let’s make the show a good one, while here on earth we dwell so when we set up in heaven God will say “A JOB DONE WELL” Survived by his wife Rena McRae. His children Sonia, Les, Sean, Nicole and Denab, His mother Lyn East, brother John, sister Donna. A large extended family including 15 Grandchildren. Predeceased by his father Gordon East of Chilliwack.
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Rick East of Fort Saint James Oct. 24,1958Mar. 5, 2012
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2012 until August 31, 2012 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be 8 (eight) hours per day, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.45 per hour.
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DISTRICT RESOURCE CLERK Auxiliary Part Time 2 ½ days a week 9 Month Term Office Assistant R11 Fort St James Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Field Services - The successful applicant will provide administrative support for contracts, accounts payable, and vehicle management. Qualifications – ● A combination of four (4) years clerical experience, education and/or training. including one year experience, education and/or training in a setting providing information and services to the public and six months experience, education and/or training handling financial transactions. ● Excellent keyboarding skills, word processing, spreadsheet and other standard computer applications. ● A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, office procedures, ability to follow instructions, good teamwork capacity. ● Ability to work well under pressure, strong organization and multi-tasking skills, and ability to deal effectively with the public. ● Must have a valid driver’s licence. To be considered for this competition, you must submit a resume and cover letter. (Faxed applications are acceptable.) Closing Date: March 23, 2012 @4:30 pm Apply to: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Box 100, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 FAX: (250) 996-5290 E-Mail: RosaAnne.Howell@gov.bc.ca For More Information: Rosa Anne Howell Phone: (250) 996-5200
Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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L&M Lumber Ltd. ~ Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd. Premium Pellet Ltd. ~ Nechako Green Energy Ltd. Currently seeking highly motivated, team player to join our team Office Assistant to provide general administrative services. Basic Responsibilities/Qualifications may include: ■ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite ■ Working knowledge of basic accounting principles ■ Working knowledge of basic office procedures ■ Working knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable procedures ■ Payroll and/or Human Resources experience ■ Ability to process and organize multiple tasks ■ Ability to work within high pressure situations ■ Responsible, dependable, flexible schedule ■ Strong problem solving skills ■ Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently ■ Strong communication skills, written and verbal ■ Strong interpersonal skills ■ Attentive to details, timely and accurate ■ Confidentiality We are looking for a career oriented individual to fill this full time position as soon as possible. Salary and benefits will be disclosed upon interview as well as a full description of duties. Please forward resume to tammy.scott@nechako.com, or deliver to Main office, 1241 Hwy 16 West, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Attention: Office Manager Deadline: March 24th, 2012
If you have a strong sense of team work, love the ¿tness industry, and able to communicate effectively, self motivated, friendly. XS Power Gym has a part-time position available. Apply with resume Monday to Friday 3:30 to 5:30 at 561 Stuart Dr or email colonypt@telus.net HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
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3rd/4th Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice Williams Lake - Western Region Reference Number: HET-14320-02062012
SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician to work in our Williams Lake location.
The Role: • Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on construction/mining/forestry equipment. • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. • Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement. • Think logically and keep up with changes in technology. • Interpret work order and technical manuals. • Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. • Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision. • Other duties as required.
Qualifications: • Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of construction/mining/ forestry equipment. • Strong organizational skills. • 3rd/4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice. • The ability to use precision measuring tools along with hand and power tools. • The ability to follow instruction, utilize shop and assembly manuals and be able to work with minimal supervision. • Possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence, acute safety awareness. • The ability and attitude to ensure compliance to all workplace health and safety policies. • Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy with a variety of individuals and groups. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc.We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.
Apply Today Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by e-mail or fax, quoting reference number: HET-14320-02062012, to: E-mail: bcjobs@smsequip.com or Fax: (1)250.305.1070 SMS Equipment Inc. 1115 Boundary Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K3
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NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call nurses, certified care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; a “can do” attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com
HIGHLY sought after waterfront on beautiful 10 Mile Lake. Main fl laundry, vaulted living room, maple kitchen. 4 bedrooms upstairs, Lg master w/balcony. Barn, extensive landscaping, + + + B&B potential. w w w . f o r s a l e b y o w n er.com/23757172. Asking $725,000, willing to negotiate. 250991-7994 for appt to view.
Sales RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.
Trades, Technical DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859. PLANER/MOULDER Technician Required for Planermill in Creston BC. Please Contact: justinstorm@shaw.ca Fax: (250) 428-2366
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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Northland Power B.C. Wind Inc. has made application to the Province of British Columbia for an Investigative Use License, for wind power investigation purposes, covering approximately 3658 hectares of unsurveyed Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Marie Lake, Range 5, Coast District, approximately 22 km south-west of Fort St-James and 22 km north of Fort Fraser. The file number assigned to the application is 7409559. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Gordon Humphrey, Land Officer, at the Integrated Land Management Bureau, 1044 5th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 5G4, email: Gordon.Humphrey@ gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until April 20 2012. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application including maps can be obtained at the following website www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost. jsp?PostID=27907
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Caledonia Courier
Brought to you by your MLA John Rustad
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Whistler group returns FSJSS Ski and Snowboard Team enjoyed a successful provincials Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier After a road trip involving 17 high school students for six days, coach Sarah Grill was all pride in her team. “It was awesome,” said Grill, after returning from the trip to Whistler for the Provincial Ski and Board Championships. Grill went down for the races with the Fort St. James Ski and Snowboard Team members who qualified for the provincials after the zones on Tabor Mountain. She spent three days at the top near the gates, getting the racers off and cheering them on. “They rocked it,” she said. The team made the trip with six girl skiers, five boy skiers and five girl snowboarders, and one other volunteer coach to help out. All of the team did well, with the girl’s snowboard team finishing third overall, a ranking determined by combining the team members’ times. Each boarder raced a giant slalom (GS) course as well as a banked slalom terrain course - similar to a boarder-cross course, but raced individually by time rather than in groups. Sarah King, well known for her competitive skills on her motocross bike in the summer, came out as the top finisher amongst the girls. King finished fourth overall in both the GS and the terrain course, out of 53 total female snowboard racers. Amongst the female skiers, Kaitlan Goodwin was the top competitor, ranking in the top half of the 98 female ski racers. Some of the individual runs each day were also really impressive, Gabriella Willick placed 19th
LEFT: Back row (LR): Coach Aaron Kehler, Grady Goodwin, Maxz Boschman, Gage Godard, Dustin Ethier, Liam Willick, and Coach Sarah Grill. Front row (L-R): Rebeccah Gauthier, Kaitlan Goodwin, Mackenzie Moeller, Breanne Burdenuik, Rylee Flynn, and Gabriela Willick. BELOW: Back: (L-R) Jean Hill, Kaylee Walstrom, Coach Sarah Grill, Brooke Dunkley, Sara King and Montanna Moeller. Front: Coach Aaron Kehler. Photo Coast Mountain Photography
out of the 89 racers in the terrain course one day. “They’re super competitive kids,” said Grill. Liam Willick was the top finishing male skier, ending up in the top third of the 99 male racers competing at the championships. The male ski team placed seventh overall, beating out Smithers, another competitive team from the north which made it to the provincial championships. The course was really professional, and was set up and organized by the events group at Whistler Mountain, which does most of the ski and board races at the mountain, giving them some really highlevel expertise and a lot of
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experience. “They really know what they’re doing there,” said Grill, calling the group a “well-oiled machine.” Grill said snow conditions were also really good, with some snow overnight on Monday, so after racing, skiers had a chance to experience and enjoy the terrain on Whistler. Some of the racers had never been to Whistler, so it was nice they had time to explore another hill and try out some different terrain as well according to Grill. The return from the provincials marked the end of the season for the team this year, but Grill does hope to get them working on some fundraising for next year over the remainder of the year, instead of scrambling to fundraise after zones, since Fort St. James almost always sends at least some of their team to provincials. It was thanks to some generous last-minute sponsors from the community the team could afford to send so many of the team to Whistler for the championships at a reasonable price, which not all parents can afford, especially given some parents had two kids in the group.