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◆ KIDNAPPER CONVICTED P. 2 ◆ EDITORIAL P. 6

◆ KICK START SPRING P. 7-9 ◆ BANTAM HOCKEY P. 11-14

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Endako Mine expansion given nod Means more jobs for Nechako and Lakes regions Submitted FRASER LAKE - Endako Mine has been issued a Mines Act permit amendment which will increase production, create approximately 160 new jobs and sustain a total of 400 employees in the north, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. Endako is a molybdenum mine owned by Thompson Creek Mining Ltd., and Sojitz Corporation. The mine is located 100 km west of Prince George near Fraser Lake. It has been in continuous production since 1965. The expansion of the mine will amalgamate the three pits. It will also result in a major upgrade to the mine’s 42-year-old mill and will create a new facility that will nearly double the current processing capacity to 55,000 tonnes. Molybdenum is a type of coal ore which is used in the production of steel, particularly stainless- and construction-grade steel. Nechako Lakes MLA, John Rustad registered his enthusiasm for the news by saying, “Endako Mine has been a rock of support for Fraser Lake and the surrounding area as it’s one of the longestoperating mines in Canada,” “I’m very happy to see this will extend the mine’s life by another 16 years, and that it will continue to be a cornerstone of the economy in this area of the province.” The expansion’s projected capital cost is approximately $600 million, and it is believed that the mining reserves are sufficient to continue operations until approxi-

mately 2028 and this expansion will generate approximately $90 - $100 million annually in economic activity such as direct wages, purchases and taxes. The Endako expansion is possibly another employment opportunity for the 36 displaced mill workers who were negatively affected by the recent fire and explosion which closed the Babine Forest Products mill. The workers will help to start up the new mill, and these jobs may lead to permanent employment. Mineral exploration and mining is an important economic driver for B.C. Kevin Loughrey, chairman and CEO Thompson Creek Metals weighed in with his perspective on the expansion. “Our employees, contractors, and suppliers have performed an outstanding job meeting the many challenges necessary to reach operational and commercial production so quickly. We continue to make significant progress and ramp Vanderhoof teachers take it to the streets for job action March 5-7. They were not allowed to picket up production, and we anschools so made a walk about town for the strike days. ticipate full production will Photo by Apryl Veld be achieved in the second quarter of 2012. Once at full production, the Endako The provincial government a 20 per cent refundable tax lowest in the country. mine is expected to increase mo- noted they’re trying to help to credit for companies, by a MinNew Mine Allowance prolybdenum production from ap- ensure a profitable mining sec- ing Flow Through Share Tax vides the equivalent of a 133.3 proximately 10 million pounds tor through the provision of a Credit which provides a non-re- per cent deduction of capital per year to approximately 16 variety of industry incentives fundable 20 per cent tax credit. costs for mines that commence million pounds per year (100 per which include: a Mining Ex- This incentive makes the cost of or expand production before cent basis).” ploration Tax Credit providing eligible exploration the second- January 1, 2016.

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Editorial......................... 6 Nechako Notes ........... 19 Classifieds ............. 20-23

FLYERS

Staples Windsor Plywood

BRIEFLY Big fuel theft Wednesday at 9:43 a.m. a theft of aproximately 600 litres of fuel from a logging operation was called in. Info about this or other thefts to police is appreciated.

House egged Thursday afternoon a complaint of a house on Redfern Dr. being egged. This is the second time in the past two weeks. Info from the public is being asked.

Car crash

A single vehicle accident was reported at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday at McCall Rd. and Hwy. 16. The driver was treated for minor injuries.

Mental health

Police were called for a suicidal person Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. The person was taken to hospital by police for assessment. Wednesday at 1:20 a.m. someone called police to say a family member texted them that they’d taken lots of drugs and alcohol with the intent to self harm. Police attended and got the person to treatment. The same day at 3:20 p.m. a separate report of a suicidal person who had taken medication and alcohol saw police attend and take that person to hospital.

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Kidnapper caught near Vanderhoof convicted in P.G. Allan Wishart Free Press It started near Fraser Lake in August 2007 but it ended Friday in a Prince George courtroom. Richard Dean Zagwyn was found guilty of six charges and sentenced to an indeterminate jail sentence as a dangerous offender. Zagwyn had been facing 23 charges, but 17 of them were stayed. He was found guilty of kidnapping, failing to stop a motor vehicle when ordered to do so, two counts of break and enter and two counts of discharging a firearm

with intent. The case began on Monday, Aug. 20, 2007 on Stella Road, near Fraser Lake, when RCMP attempted to pull a vehicle over. The vehicle refused to stop, fled the scene, and was later found in a ditch in the area. The driver was seen exiting the vehicle and running into nearby woods. As RCMP approached, shots were fired in their direction. The area was then cordoned off, and assistance from other detachments was called in, including the emergency response team from Prince George and a helicopter.

By the following day, a second emergency response team from the Lower Mainland had joined the search as well as a second helicopter. That night, RCMP received information that Zagwyn had made his way east to the Vanderhoof area, and may have taken a hostage and his vehicle. There were also reports of more gunfire between the suspect and police, but no injuries were reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, police found a man on the Stoney Reserve who had been the hostage. He was unharmed. Less than an hour later, Zagwyn was appre-

Snowmobile and trailer stolen, others driven illegally in Vanderhoof Those driving all-terrain vehicles and snow mobiles on roads & parks can face fines, seizures Apryl Veld Omineca Express Va n d e r h o o f Crimestoppers along with local RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining any information pertaining to a theft that occurred on Somerset Drive South in Vanderhoof. Between Febrary

3-17 suspects stole a snowmobile and utility trailer from a residence. The trailer is described as a 12 ft long u-built and is a drive on- drive off trailer. Last week there were a number of complaints to police about snow mobiles being driven in Riverside Park and along streets in Vanderhoof. Police remind

snowmobile or all terrain vehicle owners they may not drive them on streets, parking lots or public access areas. The vehicle will be seized and the minimum fine will be driving with no insurance. A vehicle involved in an accident, even if it is deemed not to be their fault will bear the costs of all damage and liability.

THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue.

hended. Owners of cabins in the area reported several of the buildings had been broken into. Zagwyn had been wanted at the time of the incident on a Canadawide warrant for breach of probation, and was prohibited from possessing firearms.

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 Ofﬁce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

A Project of the Good Neighbours Committee

Join us for Swing into Spring at Neighbourhood Space March 16 11 am to 3 pm BBQ, Coffee, Conversation Cake cutting by Dignitaries Introduction of Neighbourhood Space Programs Bingo game for Elders & Seniors 1 pm - 2 pm

“The Luck of The Irish ~ Intergenerational Games Day” St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 12 noon - 4 pm Guest Appearance by local archer Colton Loewen, BC Winter Games participant Fun for all ages Pool, Foosball, Board Games, Card Games, Door Prizes

STUART/NECHAKO WEATHER FORECAST

Wednesday nesday Few Åurries High: h 20C Low: -100C

Thursday Snow-rain showers High: 70C Low: -20C

Friday Scatterred Åurries High: 40C Low: -40C

Saturday Cloudy periods High: 40C Low: -80C

Sunday nday Few ÅÅurries urries High: h 30C Low: -40C

Monday Cloudy periods High: 50C Low: -50C

Tuesday Snow-rain showers High: 50C Low: -30C

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Letter to the editor Chetwynd wind farm completed Dear Editor For most people in B.C., Thursday, February 16, 2012 was just another day. But in the annals of B.C.’s energy sector it was an historic day marked by the official completion of the Dokie wind farm project near Chetwynd. The Dokie wind farm is now B.C.’s largest wind farm, supplying enough cost-effective renewable green energy annually to power nearly 30,000 average B.C. households. If that same amount of energy had been generated by burning coal it would have resulted in close to 300,000 metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of cost-effectiveness and well-proven technology, wind energy ranks right alongside runof-river energy as one of the most cost-effective renewable energy sources available with one of the smallest environmental footprints

of any form of energy generation. Moreover, wind energy and run-of-river energy complement each other perfectly because wind energy peaks in the stormy winter months when hydro resources are typically at their low point. And neither energy technology harms salmon as traditional hydro dams have in the past. If it was not for B.C.’s incredibly abundant hydro resources, we would probably have tapped B.C.’s equally abundant wind energy and other renewable green energy resources much sooner than now. The fact that we are now doing so, and diversifying B.C.’s renewable energy portfolio, deserves not only acknowledgement but a hearty two thumbs up. For more info about Dokie see www. greenenergybc.ca – David Field, Co-spokesperson, B.C. Citizens for Green Energy

Stories invaluable to community People are busy in the Nechako Valley, so let us know what important things they do. – Editor – Omineca Express welcomes suggestions for Community Builder stories. The Community Builder is a page where we profile individuals, groups or events from the community. We would like to hear about people you know who have interesting stories and or contribute to what this area has to offer. If you have suggestions or know someone who does, the editor is available to talk at 250-567-9258 or e-mail newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. –Rudyard Kipling

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International Women’s Day Winning Essay: Ordinary Faces in Extraordinary Places March 8 was International Women’s Day. After Salt Spring Island resident Pat Preston approached the (Black Press) Driftwood newspaper for support in recognizing the day, an essay contest for high school students was spawned. With assistance from English teacher extraordinaire Peggy Gerlach-Williams, some 27 personal essays about important female role models were submitted and read by Preston, Driftwood editor Gail Sjuberg and writer Maureen Moore. The winning essay, by Grade 11 student Gabrielle Spiess, is published here. Gabrielle Spiess It is funny how in a lifetime someone that you have barely known can impact your life so profoundly. It could be through their legacy, their accomplishments, or just the way they lived their life. They could influence you just by what they had said or simply by being themselves, an ordinary woman, going about her daily life. Then again, an impression from one person, one woman, can come in the simplest of ways, even when you least expect it. On Feb. 13, two years after I was born, my aunt, Carmen Breault, died in a car crash. When she was young, a simple farm girl, she decided she wanted to be a nurse. That dream never changed. In a similar way, when I was five years old, I decided that I wanted to be a doctor. I was like my aunt, my mother told me; I knew from early on what I wanted to do. My aunt and I are kindred spirits in this. Now, I did not know her the way others had known her, but my

mom tells me that we had a special connection because she adored me before I was born. In the short time we had together, this bond grew; she became the backbone for my dreams; she became my role model. If she had pursued her dream of becoming a nurse, who could stop me from pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor? Her courage gives me strength. From inquiring about stories, I learnt that my aunt was a natural nurse, calm and fair, yet firm with her patients and colleagues. She had confidence in her skills and confidence in what she believed in. One always felt reassured because of what she was doing even when, in some cases, she may have had no idea. All of this confidence did not come easily to her, though; she had to work hard for her marks throughout school. Self-doubt plagued her as it does the rest of us. The difference between my aunt and others, though, is that she overcame her fears and doubts and knew that she wanted to make a difference. By advancing in her medical

career, she achieved her dream and applied to the Doctors Without Borders program. In this program you travel to third world, war-torn or disaster-stricken countries to deliver medical aid and support. It was only a few months before her death that she received acceptance into this program. She did not find a cure for cancer, nor make a colossal impact on the history of medicine, but my Aunt Carmen gave me a dream. I want to follow in her footsteps and finish what she had started. Just like it was a dream of hers, Doctors Without Borders has become a dream of mine. International Women’s Day celebrates the extraordinary ordinary women and how they influence our daily lives. It could be a woman that you read about in a magazine or on the internet, someone that you have heard about or have seen on the television. Maybe it is the everyday women in our lives. Women are the role models of our future generations and, like my Aunt Carmen, have the power to influence a life even long after they are gone.

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Express River meet moves to March 29 Apryl Veld Omineca Express The Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF) committee meetings that were expected for this week will be postponed to the last week in March. The next round of meetings for enhancement fund managers in Vanderhoof have now been confirmed, fund administrator Roderick Bell-Irving stated. The public workshop/meeting for Vanderhoof will be held at the Nechako Seniors Friendship Centre on Victoria St. Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone interested in Nechako and Cheslatta river health topics is welcome to attend and bring ideas to the river workshop. Discussions will look at how to use a multi-million dollar fund for projects to benefit the Nechako watershed. The NEEF committee is charged with the task of consulting with the public on alternatives to a water release facility. Plans for that project were scrapped citing concerns with the high cost of construction and lack of funding partners . The river rehabilitation fund was part of the Kemano project Necha-

ko rehabilitation fund pledged along with Alcan’s condition that the funds be matched by “another person” before they will release them for enhancement projects, up to $50 million. The province made it clear in December 2011 it would not be partnering with Alcan and so the fund became clearly without partners for funding enhancement projects. However the province appointed a new management committee, (NEEF) to look at other ways of helping rehabilitate the important river.

NEWS Tourism strategy for region Rebecca Billard Lakes District News Tourism, redevelopment of brown field sites, a second jobs fair and continued work on the fibre supply analysis are some of the initiatives Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation said will help the economic recovery efforts in this region. Bell said the province is continuing to focus its efforts on Burns Lake, following the Babine Forest Products explosion and fire last month. During a media conference held last week, Bell announced that Peter Harrison, the director of partnership marketing for Tourism B.C. will be working on a specific tourism strategy for the Nechako Lakes area. Minister Bell said Harrison had successfully worked on more than 100 individual strategies to boost tourism in other small communities. “The focus will be on improving tourism opportunities to stimulate economic activity in Burns Lake this summer,” he said. Minister Bell said one

project that could be expanded is the annual Big Pig Mountain Bike Festival. “We could expand the festival activities to cover an entire weekend,” he said. “Working closely with members of the community, business leaders, the Northern British Columbia Tourism Association and Aboriginal Tourism B.C., ministry staff will refresh planning previously undertaken in 2009 through the Province’s Community Tourism Foundations program to help identify any existing tourism development challenges and prioritize opportunities to support the local tourism industry,” Minister Bell said adding that Burns Lake and the entire Lake’s District is recognized by travellers for its unique beauty and its activity based experiences such as mountain biking. When asked how much of an impact increased tourism to the area will have on economic recovery, Minister Bell said he didn’t feel it was a final solution, but indicated it would be a step forward in economic recovery efforts.

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VANDERHOOF YOUTH SOCCER 2012 Welcome to another year of S

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Registrations will be accepted at Omineca Sports beginning March 10th, 2012 Registrations can also be mailed to VYSA, Box 2356, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Registration Fees are as follows: (Coaches & Assistants will be reimbursed 1 full registration) If payment is received by March 31st 2012 (early registrations); Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $55.00

3rd child & more, $30.00 each Divisional (ages 10 & up) - $70.00 3rd child & more, $35.00 each

If payment is received after March 31st, 2012; Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $65.00

Divisional (ages 10 & up) - $80.00

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April 14, 2012 is the Ànal day for registrations - NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have questions, please contact one of the following; General Questions - Charlene 250-567-5304 or 250-570-1237 Mini Division - Jim 250-567-5050 Divisional Ages - Sean 250-570-3050

New Residential Construction Guide Benefits Homeowners and Builders Homeowners have a new tool at their fingertipss to help them better understand how warranty providers evaluate claims for possible design, labour or material defects in new homes. The Residential Construction Performance Guide is the newest online resource available on the provincial Homeowner Protection Office website at www.hpo.bc.ca. It explains how homes covered by home warranty insurance should perform. Every new home built for sale by a licensed residential builder in B.C. is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance. It’s the strongest system of construction defect insurance in Canada. “For most consumers, buying a new home is one of the largest financial investments they will make. So it’s essential that homebuyers can make that investment with confidence, knowing that they will not be faced with additional expenses to repair defects after they move in,” said Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners’ Association and an advocate for consumer protection. This simple, practical guide is easy to use. It outlines more than 200 possible defects that are searchable online. This includes the most common defect claims that might be submitted under a home warranty insurance policy – from windows that malfunction, to driveway or interior concrete floors that have cracked, to siding that has buckled. Designed primarily for conventional low-rise, wood-frame homes, the guide also provides some helpful guidelines for the common property of multi-unit buildings. Builders can also use the guide to help ensure that they deliver high performance homes.

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Farm safety plans bring business success

January 30, 2012 – Ottawa, Ontario – Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Farm Safety Report Card showed that 85 per cent of Canadian producers understand the importance of maintaining farm safety – to prevent ﬁnancial loss due to incidents, protect their family members and to keep employees safe. Despite their good intentions, only one in ten producers has a written farm safety plan. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) offers guidance in developing safety plans for their farms through the Plan • Farm • Safety campaign. The study surveyed farmers’ perceptions of the current state of farm safety in Canada. The study also revealed that 34 per cent of Canadian producers want training in the basics of preparing a safety plan for their operations. The survey was conducted to support the three-year theme of the Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign, Plan • Farm • Safety. This year, emphasis is on “Safety” including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. Last year, the focus was on “Farm”

including implementation, documentation and training. In 2010, the campaign promoted “Plan”, featuring safety walkabouts and planning for safety. The yearlong “Safety” campaign will be launched with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), from March 11 to 17. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) deliver CASW in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through Growing Forward, a federal, provincial, territorial initiative. “The Plan • Farm • Safety theme has been a catalyst in helping Canadian producers gain a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of safety as part of their overall business planning,” says Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “By focusing on a particular aspect of farm safety plan development each year, producers have been able to go through the steps necessary to establish practical farm safety programs on their farms.” “To help producers build and implement a written farm safety plan, CASA developed a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “This resource is ﬂexible enough to be used by any sector in any province and can easily be customized to each producer’s speciﬁc operation.” “Planning, implementing and assessing safety on the farm is an important part of every successful farm operation,” says Rémi Lemoine, Vice

President and Chief Operating Ofﬁcer of FCC. “As producers are more exposed to the value of risk management, it’s easier to make the connection between good safety practices and achieving their business goals.” A free download of the core Canada FarmSafe Plan is available at www.planfarmsafety. ca. Rate your farm safety knowledge. Take the FCC Farm Safety Quiz at www.fccfarmsafety. ca between March 1 and 31 and enter to win a ﬁrst aid kit.

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Kick Start is a community driven initiative focused on creating an awareness of what Vanderhoof has to offer!

We can build great things one step at a time 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

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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 Vanderhoof 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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On the road again ready your car for spring and summer travel The return of warm weather marks the return of road trips for millions of motorists across the country. Whether going to the lake or heading off to parts unknown, hitting the open road with the windows down is a time-honored tradition for drivers of all ages. But such road trips can prove disastrous if drivers don’t take the right steps to prepare their vehicles for spring and summer travel. The following are a few ways motorists can ensure their car is ready to tackle the open road. * Tighten things up. Loose parts, such as exhaust clamps, license plates, and interior trim panels, can create rattles and cause parts to get damaged or fall off. * Wash your car. A newly washed car not only looks good, but it’s often much safer as well.

* Fix foggy headlight lenses. If the lenses are yellowed and foggy,

that’s likely because salt, ozone and road debris has dulled them to

a point where vision can be impaired. * Check the battery.

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e r e H s i g Sprin Spring Kick off at the Vanderhoof C-Store Farmers Feed Families T-Shirts ................... $5.00 Nestle Novelty Ice Cream .......................... $1.50 20 lb Propane Tanks - reg 32.99 ......................$25.00 Slime Tire Inﬂator Compressor- reg 16.99 .$10.00 3M Headlight Lens Restoration - reg 21.99 .$17.00 Plus Spring Cleaning Bargain Bins (All savings while quantities last)

Lumber/Agro Damaged Doors $5.00 or less. less. Damaged Drywall $6.00 or less less.. Visit our Lumber Department for a complete assortment of Primed Moldings for ﬁnishing off rooms in your house

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op 188 E Stewart St, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Phone: 250-567-4414

Over time, battery terminals and cables will start to corrode.

* Address windshield nicks and bullseyes. Nicks and chips in the

windshields are a common problem regardless of the season.

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BIG NEWS! Starting march 3 until April 28, 2012, Lorraine’s Bookkeeping will also be open on Saturdays 9am - 2pm at the ofﬁce located in “A Cut Beyond” in Fraser Lake. NOW ACCEPTING M/C, VISA & DEBIT CARD

Convenience Store/Gas Bar Early Spring Hours Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm, Sunday 7am-7pm 277 West 1st Street, Vanderhoof

Hardware All in stock water fountains, great selection ................................. 30% off regular price Designer cedar chests, bench style - reg 224.99 ....................................SPECIAL $129.97 Granite Vanity Tops with back and side splashes - available in... Baltic Brown - reg 249.99 ............................................................................SPECIAL $129.97 Golden Garnet - reg 219.99 ..........................................................................SPECIAL $79.97 Swisher 60 in tow behind trail mower - reg 2249.00 ......................... SPECIAL $1899.97 Swisher 7hp log splitter - reg 2049.99 ................................................... SPECIAL $1499.97 ROCHESTER CATALOGUES AVAILABLE NOW, BOOK YOUR ORDER TODAY. COME IN TO GET ALL THE SUPPLIES YOU NEED TO KEEP THEM HAPPY AND HEALTHY. Come to your Co-op Food Floor for our Annual SPRING INDOOR YARD SALE Assorted Household Items, Gift & Toys all at 50-75% DISCOUNTS

Petro Centre Clear Kerosene 18.9 lt pail - reg 49.99 ...........................................................SALE $42.99 Oil Buddies 11 ﬁts 5 litre jug - reg 3.99 ..................................................... SALE $2.99 OR FREE with purchase of any four 5 litre jugs of oil We have some HD7 engine oil left (suitable for older gas and diesel engines) HD7 10w in 5 litre jugs - reg 19.24 ...................................................................SALE $14.99 HD7 5w30 in 5 litre jugs - reg 19.40.................................................................SALE $14.99 HD7 5w30 in 20 litre pail - reg 73.00 ...............................................................SALE $60.99 Assorted Baldwin Filters ...........................................................................................50% off Bring in your ﬁlter numbers and we’ll cross reference them for you (All savings while quantities last)

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The Bean on Burrard Lunch served Mon-Fri 11am-1:45pm

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Shear Madness Opening April 2 LOCATED IN THE CO-OP MALL For All Your Hair Care Needs!

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Come in and check out our Sweethearts month drink specials

Specialty Coffee Jam Sessions will be starting this spring

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Mental health, addictions help close to home Video conferencing and outreach aims to bring help to more remote parts of the region Apryl Veld Omineca Express Mental health and addictions services in the region are connecting people like never before. They now have video conferencing for consumers and health workers, along with other innovative ways of reaching out to get help to the right places. The Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Advisory Committee was formed - in its embryonic stage- in March of 2011, with Sandy Ramsey of Northern Health Board at the helm. "Ramsey did a phenomenal job of connecting people in all parts of the North who were interested in assisting with mental health and addiction issues in their communities," Fraser Lake mental health advocate, Doris Ray said. Video-conference stations were set up and people were contacted by e-mail or phone. "Sandy (Ramsey) consulted and advised the membership of our fledgling Omineca Lakes committee until we are finally at the point where we are getting it right!" Ray emphasized. She added the other key people involved with the project include Halijo Webster of Fort St. James, who was elected the advisory committee's chairperson; vice chair is Terry Galvin of Fraser Lake; secretary, Doris Ray of Fraser Lake; and treasurer, Jack Lacerte of Burns Lake. Doris Ray is an advocate for people living with schizophrenia and their families, said she is really pleased the video conferences have been happening for almost a year now. "I think it's been very helpful," Ray said. More people in Vanderhoof area may want to take advantage of the services, Ray noted, as Vanderhoof area residents haven't yet shown much participation. "We'd like people in Vanderhoof and other areas to know there is help and about the video meetings, that can make help easier to get,” Ray expressed She also noted her main concern remains the lack of mental health workers in the area. "There's a quite a turn-over in professionals who serve the region," Ray said, "there has been some burn out for some of the mental health workers."

She said it would be even more helpful if there were staff that were here on a more consistent basis, so people don't have to reintroduce their health history for new people all the time. Getting a service that can serve the large and diverse region is a challenge. In the area of Omineca Lakes, there are eight communities and 15 bands, which makes it a unique area, Northern Health Board chair, Sandy Ramsey told Ominica Express last year. That is why the video conferencing is playing a key role presently. Committee members who are consumers of mental health and/or addiction services, along with those family members or close friends of someone with mental health or addiction issues, are the only members who are “voting” members. Mental health and addiction service providers, emergency response workers, those involved in public positions in the community are also invited to attend any or all meetings in an advisory capacity. She said they've been working with the RCMP and getting them connected with paramedics and social workers. The RCMP have been making an effort to get on board in learning about people living with mental illness. "They are the ones who get called when there's an incident involving a person with a mental health condition," she noted, "and now they have implemented sensitivity training so they know the symptoms, and learn better how to interact with someone (suffering from an episode caused by their illness)." Ray credits Burns Lake RCMP Staff Sergeant, Grant MacDonald and Vanderhoof's Staff Sergeant, Dave Beach for coordinating mental health education in those detachments "The funding our committee has received from Northern Health is designated for consumer-oriented education and supportive projects. It comes from what is referred to as the Consumer and Family Initiatives Fund," Ray explained. Some actions to reach out and inform the community about dealing with mental health issues that seem small can have significant positive effects and that is why Ray has made efforts to be involved. "In past years, I have received support from the C&FI Fund to travel to SD91 secondary schools and present an interactive play-reading in Grade 10 classrooms on the subject of a family coming to terms with a loved one’s schizophrenia," Ray said. Service providers as well as individuals can apply for funding, she

Science fair students off to Prince George regionals Submitted WL McLeod Elementary students from Vanderhoof put on a super science fair with lots of good entries. Congratulations to participants Trista and Bridget Teichroeb, Kaelan Lobelle and Felicia Brooks. Kaelan Lobelle and Felicia Brooks had entries that qualified them to take their experiments to the district science fair in Burns Lake. Kaelan placed first in the Science Study category and Felicia tied for first in the Experimental category. Both will be moving on to the regional Central Interior Science Exhibition at UNBC in Prince George, March 12. Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary school (FLESS) students also participated in the district science fair at Burns Lake. The following Experimental Category award winners have been invited to represent School District 91 at the Central

Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George on March 12. Grade 4 3rd Place

Arianna Chmelyk & Alyssa Koenig. Grade 5 2nd Place Matthias Steiner.

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Elizabeth Schulz & Noah Nicol. Grade 9 1st Place Andrew Schulz.

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added. "Our Committee recently donated money to assist with lunches for a month-long series of workshops on the subject of addiction in Fort St. James," Ray noted. Venues for videoconference meetings are at the following sites: Wellness Center at South Side, Burns Lake Hospital Boardroom, Fraser Lake Community Center, Vanderhoof, St John Hospital, Fort St. James, Stuart Lake Hospital. The Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addictions Advisory Committee meets -via video conference at five community venues from 1:30 - 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The Committee has received funding from Northern Health to be distributed in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Burns Lakes and South Side, on projects beneficial to those with mental health and/or addiction issues. Consumers and family members are welcome. Your voice needs to be heard! For more info contact Doris Ray at 699-6976 or email:dorishray@gmail.com

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Bantam Bears Hockey Tournament March 17-21, 2012 Bantam Tier 4 Championship Schedule Division A: 1. Chetwynd 2. Whitehorse 3. Vanderhoof 4. Juan de Fuca

Division B: 1. Burns Lake 2. Kelowna 3. Windermere Valley 4. Mackenzie

Day 1 – Sunday March 18, 2012 10:30 AM Chetwynd vs Juan de Fuca 1:30 PM Burns Lake vs Mackenzie 4:30 PM Kelowna vs Windermere Valley 7:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES 8:00 PM Whitehorse vs Vanderhoof Day 2 – Monday March 19th, 2012 11:00 AM Juan de Fuca vs Whitehorse 2:00 PM Mackenzie vs Kelowna 5:00 PM Windermere Valley vs Burns Lake 8:00 PM Vanderhoof vs Chetwynd Day 3 – Tuesday March 20, 2012 11:00 AM Windermere Valley vs Mackenzie 2:00 PM Vanderhoof vs Juan de Fuca 5:00 PM Whitehorse vs Chetwynd 8:00 PM Kelowna vs Burns Lake Day 4 – Wednesday March 21, 2012 8:00 AM 1ST Div A vs 2nd Div. B 11:00 AM 1ST Div B vs 2nd Div. A 5:00 PM Loser A1-B2 vs B1-A2 8:00 PM Winner A1-B2 vs B1-A2 **Closing ceremonies will take place immediately after ﬁnal game**

Championship Activities Saturday March 17: O Team Banquet 6pm Friendship Center O Parent meet and greet 6pm Village Inn Sunday March 18: O Opening Ceremonies 7:30pm at the Arena Team Breakfast 7-10am Friendship Center O Matinee movie at the Reo Theatre 2pm (Breakaway) O Bowling. Open 11-5pm daily will open at different times for interested teams. Cost $2.00/game and $0.50 one time shoe rental. Call 250.567.9333 for reservations O

Monday March 19: O Matinee movie at the Reo Theatre 2pm (Breakaway) O Bowling call 250.567.9333 for reservations Tuesday March 20: O Bowling call 250.567.9333 for reservations O Matinee movie at the Reo Theatre 2pm (Breakaway) Wednesday March 21: O Closing ceremonies will immediately follow the ﬁnal game O $25,000 shot to take place at 7:30pm before the Championship game – provided by Hub International and A&W O Championship game 8pm Additionals: O 50/50 rafﬂes everyday O

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Meet the Vanderhoof Bantam Bears

Graeme Thiessen #12 - Right Wing Favorite Band: Tech 9 Favourite Team: Minnesota North Stars Favorite Player: Joe Sakic

Tawny Weinhardt #3 - Defence Favorite Band: AC/DC Favourite Team: Canucks Favorite Player: Ryan Kesler

Jim Silver Mark Pearson #13 - Center #1 - Goalie Favorite Band: Pussy Cat Dolls Favorite Band: Taylor Swift Favourite Team: Favourite Team: Detroit Red Wings Tampa Bay Lightning Favorite Player: Henrik Lundqvist Favorite Player: Pavel Datsyuk

Mark Pearson Jason Yee Tawny Weinhardt Tate Page Jayden Syrota (A) Caleb Kelly Calvin Li Caleb Miles Dante Joseph #11 - Center Favorite Band: AC/DC Favourite Team: New Jersey Devils Favorite Player: Nash

Bryce “Goose” Deveau #18 - Center Favorite Band: Hank Williams Favourite Team: Edmonton Oilers Favorite Player: Bobby Orr

Eric Silver #17 - Left Wing Favorite Band: Glee Cast Favourite Team: Atlanta Trashers Favorite Player: Charlie Huddy

Tate Page Cody Holland #4 - Defence #15 - Defence Favorite Band: Nickelback Favorite Band:Nickelback Favourite Team: Favourite Team: Team Canada Winnipeg Jets Favorite Player: George Laroque Favorite Player: Pavel Datsyuk

Noah Miles #31 - Goalie Favorite Band: Justin Beiber Favourite Team: Montreal Canadians Favorite Player: Carey Price

Joey Saharchuk #10 - Defence Favorite Band: Pink Floyd Favourite Team: Dallas Stars Favorite Player: Joe Sakic

Joey Saharchuk Dante Joseph Graeme Thiessen JIm Silver (C) Trent Emel Cody Holland (A) Jeff Boschman Eric Silver

Photos courtesy of Wallace Studios

Jeff Boschman #7 - Wing Favorite Band: Selena Gomez Favourite Team: Toronto Maple Leafs Favorite Player: Phil Kessel

Bryce Deveau (A) Kayden Bahr Noah Miles Head Coach : Steve Little Asst.Coach: Tom Silver Asst. Coach: Doug Mckay Manager: Steve Silver Caleb Kelly #6 - Wing Favorite Band: Billy Talent Favourite Team: Canucks Favorite Player: Shea Weber

Caleb Miles #9 - Wing Favorite Band: Black Sabbath Favourite Team: Anaheim Ducks Favorite Player: Paul Kariya

Jayden Syrota Kayden Bahr #5 - Defence #19 - Wing Favorite Band: Miley Cyrus Favorite Band: Cody Simpson Favourite Team: Favourite Team: Canucks Montreal Canadians Favorite Player: Favorite Player: Scott Stevens Jarome Iginla

Trent Emel #14 - Center Favorite Band: Iron Maiden Favourite Team: New Jersey Devils Favorite Player: Zach Parise

Jason Yee #2 - Wing Favorite Band: AC/DC Favourite Team: St. Louis Blues Favorite Player: Zach Parise

Calvin Li #8 - Wing Favorite Band: LMFAO Favourite Team: Canucks Favorite Player: Ryan Kesler

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Meet the Vanderhoof Bantam Bears

Graeme Thiessen #12 - Right Wing Favorite Band: Tech 9 Favourite Team: Minnesota North Stars Favorite Player: Joe Sakic

Tawny Weinhardt #3 - Defence Favorite Band: AC/DC Favourite Team: Canucks Favorite Player: Ryan Kesler

Bryce “Goose” Deveau #18 - Center Favorite Band: Hank Williams Favourite Team: Edmonton Oilers Favorite Player: Bobby Orr

Eric Silver #17 - Left Wing Favorite Band: Glee Cast Favourite Team: Atlanta Trashers Favorite Player: Charlie Huddy

Noah Miles #31 - Goalie Favorite Band: Justin Beiber Favourite Team: Montreal Canadians Favorite Player: Carey Price

Joey Saharchuk #10 - Defence Favorite Band: Pink Floyd Favourite Team: Dallas Stars Favorite Player: Joe Sakic

Joey Saharchuk Dante Joseph Graeme Thiessen JIm Silver (C) Trent Emel Cody Holland (A) Jeff Boschman Eric Silver

Photos courtesy of Wallace Studios

Jeff Boschman #7 - Wing Favorite Band: Selena Gomez Favourite Team: Toronto Maple Leafs Favorite Player: Phil Kessel

Caleb Miles #9 - Wing Favorite Band: Black Sabbath Favourite Team: Anaheim Ducks Favorite Player: Paul Kariya

Trent Emel #14 - Center Favorite Band: Iron Maiden Favourite Team: New Jersey Devils Favorite Player: Zach Parise

Jason Yee #2 - Wing Favorite Band: AC/DC Favourite Team: St. Louis Blues Favorite Player: Zach Parise

Calvin Li #8 - Wing Favorite Band: LMFAO Favourite Team: Canucks Favorite Player: Ryan Kesler

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Bantam Bears and Vanderhoof Minor Hockey would like to extend our thanks for the incredible support from the following sponsors: Platinum Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

CO-OP Cycle North District of Vanderhoof DJ Source HUB Barton Insurance Integris Credit Union Advisory Council L and M Lumber Omineca Express Omineca Sports RG Millard Contracting The BID Group of Companies Tim Hortons Valley Wolf Westline Ford

5th & Carney Auto Services A&W Restaurant Applied Technology Belterra Corporation Canfor Plateau Gala Bay Springs Integris Credit Union Vanderhoof Interior Earthworks Construction M4 Enterprises Ltd. Rich’s Saw Sales Vandolah Enterprises Village Inn Restaurant Wallace’s Studio Yellowhead Road & Bridge

Gold Sponsors: AJ Forsyth ARO Automotive Bud’s Electric Canadian Cylinder D&D Boon Construction David Martens & Sons Grand Reo Theatre

Bronze Sponsors: Allnorth Consultants Ltd. BC Custom Timber Products California Dreamin CICI Auto Glass Dr. P. Collard Inc. Earthen Ware Faitron Communications HCM Farm Services Intergris Credit Union Head Office Kal Tire Nechako Trading Co. P.J. Collision Ltd. Shaper Sheet Metal

J.C.’s Water Works New Gold Inc.

Championship Friend

P&H Supplies

Dr. C.W. Wong

Streamline Signs & Graphics

Lockerbie and Hole Talia Bahr

Terrane Metals Corp.

Tawnie Weinhardt

Valley Diesel

Taylor Bros. Hardware

W.D. McIntosh Land Surveying Inc.

Vancouver Canucks Vanderhoof Department Store

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Welcome spring with home safety check Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) urges Canadians to not only welcome the coming spring, but to put home safety at top of the mind this week. “By getting into the habit of creating a safety checklist for your home twice a year with the time change, you can help protect you and your family from potential dangers,” says Lindsay Olson,

Vice President, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with IBC. Here is a helpful safety checklist from IBC to consider: Replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, once the batteries are replaced, test these safety devices to ensure they work. Prepare or restock an emergency supply kit for your home. Prepare or restock an emergency supply

kit for your vehicle. Check home, yard and shed for hazardous materials and carefully discard any that are outdated, no longer used, or in poor condition. Each year in Canada, fire leads to loss of life and property. Much of this tragedy could have been prevented by simple safety checks like ensuring your smoke detectors are working by replacing dead bat-

teries. “For many Canadians, their home is the biggest investment they will make. Why not also invest in the safety of your home, especially since it only takes a few dollars and a couple of minutes,” says Olson. About Insurance Bureau of Canada Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry associa-

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giving them a lot to cheer about for each other. Fort St. James Falcon skater, Sarah Leach won a silver in 400 metre and 1500 metre girls final races, and Emily Sulyma grabbed the silver in the 400 metre girls division race final at Vernon in late February.

Omineca Express The Vanderhoof speed skate club raced in the Provincial short track meet in Kamloops March 3-4. The local speed lovers were having fun and honing their skills. “Good pieces of learning happen there,” Vanderhoof Clippers president Calvin Desmerais said, “they learn how to race ... when do I pass? when to come out.” Skating in a group is one of the special skills the club’s skaters are evolving, Desmerais explained. The moves are similar to how flocks of fowl change position, in that when one moves forward, the others make room, because being out front during key laps helps a skater earn points. “They’re like birds,” the skate trainer said. The Nechako area Clippers were among the 80 skaters representing 21 clubs racing at the short track meet in Kamloops, and the athletes ranged from age 11 to 80. Note that 80 is not a typo; this skater is Agatha van der Starre racing in the masters or Active For Life (AFL) division. There were skaters aged 63 and 57 and much younger also competing in AFL division that weekend. The meet is an important all ages competition that helps everyone work on their racing chops and take in the other racers’ styles. “One neat thing is the kids see the adults skate and doing their personal best,” the Clippers guy emphasized. It also shows that no one must stop doing what they love because of his or her age. One of the Clipper racers, Alison Desmerais was trying to beat her own personal best time for one of these events, her father explained. “Alison wanted to beat her 400 metre time of 42 seconds,” he said, “this would qualify her for the Canadian Western Regional Championship. And so Desmerais did snag that goal, beating her personal best time by 1.5 seconds, and qualified to race at the CWG championships in Winnipeg, March 2425. She won a bronze last year when the westerns were held in Kelowna. The Clippers also sent “train to train” racers Mathew Ebert, Jessica Sewell, and Sarah McBride to the provincial short track championship. Ebert took a silver, McBride took an iron (fourth place medal) and Sewell just missed an iron, but did an amazing skate for a fifth place finish as well. “Everyone accomplished some important goals ... we see what we can accomplish and what we can do better,” the senior Desmerais said. He noted that Alison shared with the other skaters her racing perspective, that if you train and work at it, improving is within your reach. Sarah McBride and Alison Desmerais also competed at the BC Winter Games and did very well. Desmerais won a silver in the Final Standing

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Vanderhoof speed skating club held a Funnale races and activities at the arena on Saturday. Even small skaters showed potential for speed event as well as a bronze in both final A 1,500 metre and girls 3,000 metre races. McBride was also in the winter games spotlight having lapped all her competitors in the heat race. If a skater catches up to the last person in laps, the skater who is passed by a lap must leave the race. “She just kept passing people,” the Clipper president said mirthfully, “the other coaches really noticed her style.” Desmerais said the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James skaters all did well at the games, though some seeded into categories into which they could not compete for gold, they pulled off remarkable skates and broke their own personal best records,

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NOTICE 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. 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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New Gold to start building camp, mine and prepare to dig Blackwater Road site Apryl Veld Omineca Express New Gold president Rober Gallagher and communications representative Timothy Bekhuys, outlined the Blackwater project at a presentation before Vanderhoof council in mid February. Gallagher said their mine site is a very large land package, the portions of which they acquired from several companies including Richfield and also a 20 per cent share from Silverquest. He noted their investment in the project will be around $130 million, and that they’re about three-and-a-half years from having their permits in place before they can start mining. The New Gold president said they will soon be opening a communications office in Vanderhoof across from the A&W restaurant, and will soon welcome local contractors to get in on bidding for work to erect a 50-150 person camp including sewage, water treatment and incinerators. He said they will also be building a high-speed communications receiver for the camp, and starting up a minerals lab. Gallagher emphasized that New Gold intends to bring high environmental standards to their operations, including replacing culverts with more fish-friendly bridges and will bury their waste rock beneath their tailings, so it does not get broken down by the air gases that turn it into highly-polluting ‘acid rock’, as is the case with many mining operations throughout Canada and the world. “We hope this will become New Gold’s flag-

New Gold’s Robert Gallagher, (centre) brought a delegation to talk to Vanderhoof district council in February. They will be looking to hire and get local contractors to help build the mine. They estimate they will begin mining a site off Blackwater Road area near Vanderhoof within two to four years. photo Apryl Veld ship project,” Gallagher said. He added that based on their stud-

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

Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2012 will take place on March 19-23, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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La pré-inscription pour l’entrée en classe maternelle (ou primaire) du programme d’immersion en français commencera le 19-23 mars, 2012, à l’école W.L. McLeod, pendant les heures de classes. (8h00 à 3h00) Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter: Ms. Libby Hart Directeur de l’école W.L. McLeod Téléphone: (250) 567-2267 NOTE: 1. La pré-inscription en maternelle (primaire 1) s’applique aux enfants qui auront 5 ans par le 31 décembre 2012. 2. La carte d’assurance - maladie et le certificate de naissance de l’enfant sont obligatoires pour l’inscription.

PRE-REGISTRATION TIME 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

English Kindergarten classes at W.L. McLeod Elem. are full-time (full days Monday through Friday)

Ecole W.L. McLeod Elementary French Immersion Kindergarten classes are full time.

Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267.

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Remember now is the time to register for Arts Fest 2012, taking place - April 27 - May 25 2012 the annual juried art exhibition for emerging artists, coordinated by the Central Interior Regional Arts Council. Arts Fest 2012 will be held this spring in Vanderhoof. You can pick up entry forms at the College of New Caledonia in Vanderhoof, download a form online at www.nechakoarts.com Entry deadline is March 15. Works that pass the jury will go on tour in selected galleries and show in the Central Interior region.

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2012 must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2012. 2. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certificate.

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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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Basketball awards and tryouts announced Apryl Veld Omineca Express

Vanderhoof coaches were honoured at a youth basketball banquet last Tuesday and kids had a ball said the head of Youth Basketball Association. “It’s a celebration and awards to introduce teams and all involved,” Warren Cullum said. This year six coaches received recognition. New coach of the year went to Jesse Andres, coach of the year was given to Mike Hurren. The executive member award was presented to Heather Floris, while a longevity award honoured Eric Lytle for five years coaching, and a three to five year award was bestowed upon Vaughn Mueller. Basketball youth were there to cheer for the coaches and enjoy the evening as well. Each year from November to February end, kindergarten to Gr. 7 students can play

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Barb Ziler and her Junior Steve Nash team do one last cheer to bring in the end of the season Vanderhoof Youth Basketball Assoc. year end photo Justin Hill banquet and awards on March 6.

and learn with the Steve Nash Jr basketball program. “The kids learn new things and get improved skills,” Cullum explained, “and just have fun of course.” He noted there were 135 Vanderhoof kids this year who played in the mini-league. They were divided into teams based on age groups, and while Grades K-1 learn movement skills, the Gr. 2-3 play five-minute games and get introduced to basketball. These teams are coached by Brian Cross. Gr. 5-7 practice Friday nights on teams playing four on four, Cullum noted. All get to participate and see their game improve. “They get about 50 hours of playing per season,” he added. The Basketball BC Board director said they will be doing tryouts for the BC Summer Games team in Vanderhoof on April 29.

Northern cancer research to help the region’s patients Northern B.C. residents will benefit from a growing cancer research infrastructure in the North focused on improving early detection and the delivery of cancer care in northern communities. University of Northern BC (UNBC) is in a partnership with others to facilitate cancer research in the North. “Our collective goal is to increase cancer research across our region,” said Dr. Geoff Payne, regional associate dean, Northern Medical Program and vice provost medicine, UNBC, “which can then be translated into best practice and address the needs of northern and rural populations.” The NCCS Research Office has developed a number of initiatives to help drive rural, remote, and/or Aboriginal-specific cancer care research in the region. These include an NCCS Research website(www.northerncancerstrategy.ca/Research) which provides researchers with tools such as a provincial/national funding catalog; an academic Northern Oncology Lecture series at UNBC showcasing regional activities; and a new STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290.

ARTS MARCH 26-APRIL 9 STREET BANNER PROJECT 2012 The theme this year is the garden. You can design and paint a banner during Spring Break! We supply all the materials and the painting site. FREE! Finished banners will be displayed on Vhf streets. MARCH 28-VHF PUBLIC LIBRARY Come to the library from 10:3011:30am for arts, crafts and storytime! No reg. required and it’s FREE! Ages 5 & up. Call 250-567-4060. CHILL OUT NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CENTRE & YOUTH SPACE Call 250-567-4879 for info. APRIL 5-TENTATIVE DATE FOR MOVIE DAY Call 250-567-4711 for info.

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YOUTH TRIPS MARCH 28 MURRAY RIDGE SKI TRIP $15 for ticket, $15 for rentals, $5 bus fee. Please pack a lunch or bring money for concession. Must be 12 & older. Under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Bus leaves at 8:30am from NVSS parking lot, returns at 4:30pm. Must preregister by March 23 no exceptions. Trip dependant on snow conditions. APRIL 4 FOUR SEASONS SWIM TRIP One great day of swimming! Bus leaves NVSS parking lot at 9:30 am and returns at 4:30pm. Please pack a lunch/snacks, refreshments. Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels! For ages 7 & up. We will be stopping at McDonalds as an end of the day treat, so bring extra money for this stop! Cost $15/person.

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Member Positions Various Locations Part-time Renumerated on a per appeal basis Initial term of 2 years Reappointment to a maximum of 6 yrs The Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal is seeking a number of individuals to serve as members. The Tribunal is independent of government and hears appeals of most types of decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development under the employment and assistance program. The Tribunal also hears appeals of decisions made by the Ministry of Children and Family Development under the child care subsidy program. The Tribunal has developed a Candidate Training and Testing Package to enable members of the public to acquire and demonstrate the prescribed knowledge and skills. For further information regarding member qualiﬁcations and application details, visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat or phone 1-866-557-0035.

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Northern Health news Submitted A media tour was held with Prince George media on January 13th to provide an update on the construction of the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. As part of the tour, media who attended were able to see the linear accelerator vault rooms for the first time in the facility. A public information event about the Northern Cancer Control Strategy and the new BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North took place in Prince George on January 19. Further open houses will then be planned for other communities across the Northern region over the coming months, beginning with the Nechako Lakes district, a health information bulletin stated. A Northern Interior update noted there are regional health positions to be filled. They indicated the following positions are proving to be a challenge to recruit to:

• OR positions, Ultrasound Technologist, Physiotherapist in Vanderhoof • RN Critical Care Float Relief in Quesnel • Nursing Services Supervisor in McBride • Speech and Language Pathologist in Prince George Northern Health reported in their recent newsletter that special recognition was given to the following individuals in the Northern Health district. • Dr. David Butcher was successful in completing an MBA degree • Terri Jonuk was successful in completing an MBA degree. • Dr. Phil Muir was the recipient of the Order of British Columbia. • Paul Smith received the Health & Wellness Advocate of the year award at the Healthier You Awards. • Dr. Suzanne Johnston received the First Nations Initiative of the Year award at the Healthier You Awards.

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NEW EVENTS.... WORLD WATER DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING...Working together to support health, environment and community. March 20, 2012 - 5:30pm8:30pm, Nechako Friendship Centre. Join us for a panel discussion, conversation and exchange about health, environment and community in Watersheds. *** MARCH 21, 2012 PAP CLINIC...DON’T DEPEND ON LUCK TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CERVICAL CANCER BOOK YOUR PAP TEST - OMENICA MEDICAL CLINIC 8 A.M. TO 7 P.M. Evening appointments available. CALL (250) 567-2201 Press O to make an appointment or to get on the SPRING Pap Clinic waiting list.Patients do not need to have a family doctor. *** IDIDALAP4CANCER... Noon to Midnight Friday, June 22, 2012 Vanderhoof, BC. Participate as an individual or build your own team. Proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR IDIDALAP4CANCER...The next General Meeting is April 27th at the Vanderhoof Fire Hall 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! *** ADULT BADMINTON... Thursdays, 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet and indoor running shoes. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** SQUARE DANCING... Starting Thursday, February 23, 7-9 p.m. (Every second Thursday) All ages welcome. First Memorial United Church in Vanderhoof. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your

The musical Dear Edwina Jr. as performed by WL McLeod students drew large audiences to the school for its four performances March 8-10. Performances for district schools were postponed due to teacher job action last week. Photo by Apryl Veld kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HOSPICE SOCIETY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY...meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity

Room - Mondays 9:30 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information call Luella at 250-441-0086. *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have

passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-5677956. *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY... meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON... Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Call 567-9759 Edna. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm ***

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Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

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Journeyman Automotive Technician

• Looking for an experienced journeyman that is highly motivated, productive, and energetic. • Con¿dent in diagnostics, electrical, and engine management. • Is able to communicate with customers and a team player. • Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm • 20 years in business.

To apply fax resume to 250-847-9153 or email: seasonsf@telus.net Call Lisa at 250-847-5277

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

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FLOW FACTS March 7, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 851.4m (2793.31.ft) SLS Discharge: 122.22 m3/s Snow pack accumulation remains near a record level at approximately 170% of long term average for this time of year. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812

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Lavington, BC Job Posting –Millwrights Needed

Pinnacle Renewable Energy requires journeyman millwrights at both its Strathnavor and Burns Lake BC plant locations. Ideal candidates will have experience with the various automated operations and systems in a modern pellet plant. They will be highly motivated journeymen that have demonstrated the ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively. Candidates should also have good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Pinnacle pays competitive rates and provides full beneﬁts. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter, along with proof of trade’s qualiﬁcation. For more information on this position see www. pinnaclepellet.com Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date March 23, 2012.

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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

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Sample Preparation Supervisor 2 full-time positions Shift work required ALS Minerals is the global leader in analytical data service and metallurgy services for the mining industry. With over 60 locations around the world we are able to provide consistent, swift, productive and reliable service to our clients. We are supplying a portable sample preparation laboratory in Vanderhoof, BC to support the Blackwater mine site. We are seeking dedicated, hardworking individuals to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and benefit plan commensurate with qualifications and experience. Specific Job Duties: • Manages the process and procedures of sample preparation • Maintains all production levels and ensure sample preparation work meets required turnaround time and quality control standards; Qualifications: • 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role; • Degree or diploma in business/geology/Chemistry or equivalent work experience preferred; • Quality and Safety focused. For further details on this and other positions please go to: www.alsglobal.com Send your resume and cover letter to: Fax: 1-800-325-8619 E-mail: jobscanada@alsglobal.com Please state: VANDERHOOF - SUPERVISOR in the subject ine ALS Minerals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society.

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NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Internal/External Casual Janitor Riverside Place Posting Number 2012-033 Position title: Janitor Location Department: Riverside Place Job Summary: Performs cleaning and maintenance duties such as: cleaning floors and carpets; disposing of refuse; cleaning windows; dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures; maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds and performing minor maintenance repairs. Qualification Requirements: Completion of grade 10 or the equivalent education and experience. Some vocational training is an asset. Valid Driver’s License. Specific skills requirement: One year of relevant experience WHMIS training or willingness to attend training. Salary: $14.83 per hour. Hours of Work: Job status full time, casual, replacement etc. Start Date: March 22, 2012 Closing Date: March 15, 2012 How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting number: Via email: nlewsey@nvcss.ca Fax: 250-567-3939 Mail: Norman Lewsey, Human Resources Coordinator Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS 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. Preferred Qualiﬁcations: • • • • • • •

enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position valid unrestricted Class 5, BC Driver’s License is desirable an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract the ability to perform physically demanding job duties a current WHMIS certiﬁcate

A complete job description is available on our web site www.sd91.bc.ca. Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualiﬁed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. 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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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.

SALES Representatives, Yourlink, BC YourLink (a subsidiary of Vecima Networks Inc.) is a provider of Telecommunications including Cable TV, Cable Internet, home telephone and high-speed wireless Internet solutions. We are currently recruiting for Sales Representatives for our Vanderhoof and Salmon Arm, BC regions. These are permanent full time positions with excellent career advancement opportunities. These positions are located in British Columbia. Duties to include: (but not limited to) -Exceed or meet personal and company sales targets while demonstrating a solid customer focus -Initiate and leverage sales opportunities with existing prospective customers while developing and maintaining key clients Develop a strong product knowledge as well as customer knowledge -Develop new accounts through analyzing, prospecting, exploring, networking and referrals -Provide estimates to customers quickly and accurately -Provide detailed updates on job activities to senior management -Provide feedback from clients in order to assess possible improvements to existing products and also the need for new products -Resolve challenging situations with empathy and sincerity -Provide superior customer service -Participate in industry events If you have the following: -Strong sales or customer service background Passion to turn prospects into customers -Self starter with a positive attitude -Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with customers Strong record tracking of work with various levels of each account through sales funnel management -Ability to achieve sales quotas -Ability to handle a hard multitasking environment -Strong communication and presentation skills -Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends -Ability to travel throughout region -Ability to work independently -Maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and must provide a driver’s abstract annually -Possess a vehicle to carry tools and equipment Compensation: Commission based -Comprehensive benefits package Laptop -Smart phone etc. Mileage allowance We offer an entrepreneurial environment with a short chain of command, rapid response to problems and ideas. Our aim is to grow our business dramatically over the next few years. Criminal Background Checks will be required upon accepting employment with YourLink Inc. YourLink will reimburse the full amount upon acceptance of the Criminal Background Check. If you are looking for a challenging career move as a Sales Representative, we want to hear from you! To apply, please direct your resume and cover letter to the contact below. Human Resources Department Vecima Networks Inc. 150 Cardinal Place, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H7 Fax: (306) 244-5265 Email: human.resources@vecima.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

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HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF The District of Vanderhoof is currently seeking Summer Students for Program Coordinator & Leader, Special Projects Coordinator & Assistant, and Beautiﬁcation. Job details and deadlines can be found by going to www. vanderhoof.ca - Career Opportunities.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Accounting Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

Senior Buyer The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the mine’s mid tier purchases, tenders and contracts, and will be responsible for the maintenance of Huckleberry Mines’ purchasing policies. Additional responsibilities will be establishing, and maintaining, appropriate inventory levels for all stock items. The successful candidate will report directly to the Accounting Superintendent, and will supervise the Purchasing / Warehousing Department. Applicants require a minimum of five years industrial purchasing experience, with preference given to individuals with an open pit mining background, and have a Purchasing Management Association of Canada certificate or equivalent. Experience with Guardian, Word, and Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent negotiating, organizational, planning, and computer skills are required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS: • research abilities • people and communications skills • attention to detail and good memory • organizing, planning and prioritizing work • decision making and problem solving skills • administrative and computer skills • technical knowledge of the mining industry • budgeting abilities Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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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

PLANER/MOULDER Technician Required for Planermill in Creston BC. Please Contact: justinstorm@shaw.ca Fax: (250) 428-2366

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

Heavy Duty Mechanics On January 2, 2012 we received approval for the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment. Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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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

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . 780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of MARVIN EDWARD POOLE, Deceased, formerly of Box 905, 403 Victoria Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0 (the “Estate”) Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, CLIFFORD IRVING, of Box 965, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before, April 25, 2012 after which date the executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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 License, for wind resource data collection purposes, covering unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Cobb Lake, together with District Lots 6454,6453, 6455, 4565, 4564, 4555, 4557, 4558, 4559, 4560, 4562, 4563 and part of District Lots 4561, 4556, 6456, 4548, 4566, 4550, 4551, 4552, 4554, Cariboo District situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Cobb Lake. The file number assigned to the application is 7409561. 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=28006 Be advised that any response to this notice may be provided to the public upon request. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the Land Officer named above at 250 565-6402. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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No. SC8616 Prince Rupert Registry IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: CIBC MORTGAGES INC. PETITIONER AND: RODNEY FAY KAISER AND LEONA MARY KAISER RESPONDENTS ADVERTISEMENT TO: RODNEY FAY KAISER TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 6th day of March, 2012, an order was made for service on you of the Petition issued from the Prince Rupert Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number SC8616 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner seeks foreclosure of the property at 305 Stellako Place, Fraser Lake, British Columbia and/or judgment against you. You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules, failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain from the Prince Rupert Registry at 100 Market Street, Prince Rupert, BC a copy of the Petition and the order providing for service by this advertisement: This advertisement is placed by CIBC MORTGAGES INC., whose address for service is c/o Clay & Company, Barristers & Solicitors, 837 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B3, Fax No. 250-389-1336.

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Horse club invites public said, “these are our pioneers and they tell the best stories when they come ... there’s a lot of history there.” If you like hanging out Local elders remember with horses but don’t have riding in horse wagons and one, you are in luck. sleighs from childhood, Olson The local draft horse explains. So if the club purclub is inviting people withchased a hydraulic lift, then no out horses or with them to one would miss out on re-livjoin up. They meet regularly ing memories or making new on horsey outings which inones. The group also wishes clude horse-drawn wagon to expand the variety of horse and sleigh rides or even culdrawn equipment. Olson sugtivating a field with horsegests the club can add some drawn implements. neat gigs to their collection, so “You don’t have to have if you have a cutter or a surrey a horse,” says Jon Olson, in the barn, you might want chair of the Nechako Valley to bring it along. Chicks and Draft Horse Association, ducks and geese better scurry. “We need people even to “You don’t need lots of help others on and off the fancy equipment,” he noted, wagons ... we have all kinds “we cater to people who don’t of postions that need fillhave everything but do have ing.” the time to get involved.” Plus you’ll learn how Heavy horses are not needto harness horses and drive ed for most of what they do. A them eventually. Olson belight horse is suitable for harlieves lots can be gained ness work, he suggests. through becoming a memA member of the Nechako Valley Draft Horse Association practices driving a team of Belgians. The group has “Even for ploughing, (in ber. their AGM on Saturday March 17 and welcomes new members. the past) most people just “You meet people and photo by Jon Olson had the same horse they road learn interesting things,” he For Olson there was no looking back. You may have seen to church,” he says, “One of our members has a miniature said. him or others giving rides around Vanderhoof. Olson said they They’re going to have their annual general meeting at Brae- love to pull festive floats in Parade of Lights. Perhaps you’ve mule.” Another goal of the club is to have cutter rallies and races. side Hall, this Saturday March 17 at 4 p.m. which will include taken a wagon ride on heritage day, or at the fall fair. In DeClub members find ways of fitting in and there’s different a potluck supper, information session, and a welcoming of any cember they come to town and give people sleigh rides, he ages in the group. who are considering membership. says as their way of giving back to Nechako Valley businesses “We sit around the campfire after and tell stories, and at the Many in their group know how to rig horses with every- who support the clubs around town. end of the day it’s just about having fun and making memothing from a sleigh, wagon or plow, and they enjoy sharing “People love to see the Percherons and the Belgians come ries.” skills with new members as much as they do working with the out ... to hear their bells ringing,” the horse driver expressed. So it doesn’t matter if you can’t tell a hames from a crupper experienced driver. They hope the rides help attract people to shop in VanderBut consider yourself warned. You may not be able to stop hoof, which is already blessed with lots of small-town charm. or where to place a martingale (harness parts.) They’re hoping the horse fever will catch from Bulkley once you start. But most of all, they would like to make it easier for peo“When people join, someday somebody will hand you the ple who have physical challenges to come on rides. The draft Valley to Quesnel. This year the association wants to have an reins, and once you experience that you’re hooked,” he says horse folks hope to make a wheelchair accessible wagon. This equine fair for Vanderhoof on the June 8-10 weekend. It would be something similar to the Main Event horse fairs in Chilliwith a laugh. became more apparent when they were picking up some seOlson knows first hand. “I took a job in Barkerville ... first niors and a lady could not come because they couldn’t get her wack and Red Deer. This one would hope to include a harness clinic, silent auction and dance. All they need are more horse just as a footman, then one (driver) had to leave and I got to chair into the wagon. lovers ... would that be you? Yay or neeeeiigh? drive.” “It felt terrible to have to leave someone behind,” Olson Apryl Veld Omineca Express

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