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The Transportation Committee was happy to announce some improvements which have been planned for this summer in the area. Highway 27 will be resurfaced between the Stuart River Bridge and Kwah Road, a three kilometre stretch with some significant holes. There will be pedestrian improvements and better lighting put in along Highway 27 through Nak’azdli Reserve and the community of Fort St. James. Germanson Landing Road will have the road base strengthened, improvement to the drainage, gravelling and the application of dust control on intermittent sections of the Germanson Landing

Dr. draw Northern Health has a recruiter specifically designated to trying to attract physicians to Fort St. James. Financial incentives and a new model of health care delivery are all part of the package being worked on to help attract up to five new doctors to the community. Funding is in place for five physicians, however, initial recruitment is difficult. Once a community has a couple of physicians, it becomes significantly more attractive to other physicians. The hard part is obtaining the first one or two, according to Councillor Joan Burdeniuk, who has been participating in meetings on the problem.

Slush Cup makes a splash, quite literally for spectators watching from the sidelines on Sunday, March 18. For more photos and story page 6. Ruth Lloyd Photo

Bjornson body still missing Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Another grieving family is asking people to come forward. RCMP and the family of Fribjon Bjornson are requesting the public’s help in locating the body of their missing loved one. After he was reported missing on January 21, 2012, remains found on the Lower Road on the Nak’azdli Reserve were confirmed to be Bjornson’s on February 3, 2012. RCMP have since disclosed the remains identified as Bjornson did not include his body, but they do believe he is deceased. “The nightmare for this family is not over and we hope someone can leave an anonymous tip as to where we can find Fribjon Bjornson.” Stated Cst. Lesley Smith North District Media Relations Officer in her release. “We are asking for a location or to be directed to a certain area where we can recover a much loved son so he can be properly laid to rest.” The RCMP acknowledges Bjornson had struggled with drug use throughout his life and he therefore associated with people known to “live a high risk lifestyle and were also caught in a world of addiction.” “It’s to those witnesses, who we believe are too scared to come forward, that we have other ways for them to contact us and that’s through Crime Stoppers,” said Smith in an interview. “They can remain anonymous and leave us the information we need to bring closure to this family.”

Remains from Fribjon Bjornson were found on Lower Road earlier this year, but his body has not yet been located. RCMP photo

If information does lead to the recovery of Bjornson’s body, the person or persons with information could be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. Smith reassures people who may have information the investigators are not there to judge and people’s anonymity can be protected. “We don’t want their names, just their information,” she said. If you have any information that could bring closure to the Bjornson Family or could assist police

in furthering their investigation please contact Sgt. Randy Bosch of the North District Major Crime Unit at 250-649-3903. If you do not want to give your name and would like to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Statement from Eileen Bjornson, Fribjon’s mother: Fribjon was our son. He was a father to two beautiful children and best friend to his sister, Amanda. He was kind, helpful and generous. Our family is stunned and devastated by his death. How could somebody do something so horrible to him, or anyone? Every time we thought it couldn’t get any worse, it has. What are we going to tell his children? How will we explain to them what happened to their daddy, when we don’t understand it ourselves. We need to be able to put our son to rest and give him a proper burial. Our family needs some closure and finding Fribjon’s body is the first step. We are pleading to anyone who knows anything to come forward and tell us what they know, no matter how insignificant it may seem. We have had a memorial service for him and have smudged the house where we found evidence of his death but we are still missing Fribjon. We would like to be able to spread his ashes and have a closed family service but we can’t do this until we recover his body. We will always be looking for him, until he comes home to us. Please help us look. We are asking people to keep their eyes open for anything suspicious: birds, clothing, something in the lake, etc. Fribjon was a good person, he did not deserve this. Please help us.

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Just a little tune: Eighty-four-year-old Joe Bob sang a song for the audience during one of the breaks for the musicians during the St. Patrick’s Day show at the Legion on March 17. Ruth Lloyd Photo

The Sr. Girls’ Basketball team would like to thank the many community members that generously supported us on our recent trip to the Provincial Single ‘A’ tournament in Prince George. Community support was overwhelming. Once again, the helping spirit of our beautiful Fort St James community was evident. Time and time again our community comes together to support each other at times of both happiness and sadness. The Fort St. James team entered the 16 team tournament seeded 14th, and were excited to be able to improve their standing and ﬁnish the tournament with a provincial ranking of 12th. The tournament was held at the UNBC campus, which was an amazing venue to play in. The girls were strong competitors, and proudly represented the community of Fort St. James. A special thank you to the following team sponsors: Tl’azt’en Nation Fort St. James Secondary School PAC Canyon Tree Farms Sana’aih Overwaitea Fort St. James Bottle Depot Red Fox Dr. Cory Brown HUB International Barton District of Fort St. James Lo Elliott Orthodontics Carrier Food and Fuel Ken Young Larry and Cindy Miller Northland Automotive Lost Creek Integris Credit Union

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LEFT: Funding received. L-R: Ben Hoy, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, Ann McCormick, Councillor Russ Gingrich, Councillor Joan Burdeniuk, Councillor Riley Willick, Mayor Rob MacDougall, and Councillor Dave Birdi in front of the Fort Forum with a cheque for $500,000 from the provincial government towards the proposed new Community Centre. Photo submitted

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“Wild card” from the west Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The NDP leadership hopefuls will finally have concluded their long campaigns to become Leader of the Official Opposition last weekend. After the paper went to press, the NDP race was about to conclude on Saturday, March 24 after what seemed like an endless race with a nearly endless list of competitors. Skeena-Bulkley MP Nathan Cullen was one of the candidates vying for the position, and his ranking seems to have risen throughout the race. Cullen began the race as a self-described “underdog,” but has been making an impression in his campaign, doing a very efficient job of raising his public profile. While still not considered a front-runner, Cullen was referred to in a number of opinion pieces leading up to the final leadership election and viewed as a potential wrench in the plans of possible front-runners Thomas Mulcair and Brian Topp. In a Vancouver Sun article by Peter O’Neill, Cullen was described as “effervescent” and called a “wild card” and potential threat to Mulcair and Topp. “If someone were offering attractive odds you

might want to wager a modest amount on B.C.’s Nathan Cullen as the most likely candidate to pull off a remarkable upset,” wrote O’Neill. He wasn’t the only one taking a different view on Cullen either. In an opinion piece in the Toronto Star, which endorsed Mulcair as the NDP’s best bet for the NDP maintaining their seats and potentially increasing them against the Conservatives, Cullen was suggested to potentially be “the NDP’s biggest find, reaching out to progressive voters regardless of party affiliation and channelling the politics of hope that Layton famously embodied.” While Cullen is not highly likely to emerge as the new Leader of the Official Opposition as this paper hits the stands, the race has shown off his strengths and helped to raise his profile significantly in the media and across the country. This increase in visibility of the local area MP will not only benefit his political aspirations, but it will also help to benefit the region, as his power in Ottawa grows. Still young by political standards at 39, Cullen has plenty of time to build on this. Cullen is a man to watch, and he has the likeable and unrehearsed presence of someone who doesn’t need video footage of staged performances to make people identify with him as human.

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Spring is sprung - somewhere Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The first official day of spring, which fell on March 20 this year, began with fresh, fat flakes of snow falling in Fort St. James. This is probably no surprise to seasoned northerners, and while it wouldn’t be that unusual the little bit further south where I’m from, it was a bit of a jolt. The week before had been a little on and off, but there were some super sunshiny days of corn snow and deck chairs that had me dreaming of summer sunshine and drinks on the patio. It looks instead like barbecue season may be a little further off, with a bit of shovelling required of us yet, and some time before the robins will be returning to build their nests and I will get to start choosing seeds for the garden. I had hoped it would not be much longer before the wood shed would not need my frequent visits and I could begin to think about pulling out the bicycle for a bit of a tune-up and brake check before the first ride of the season. However, on the bright side, I will hopefully have a few more chances to work on my goggle tan, because there are still a few days left before the ski hill will shut down for the season and I can try and enjoy what is left of the snow, and there is nothing quite as sweet as spring snowboarding or skiing - warm sun and snow are a great combination. So while there is still some winter left, I will just have to make the most of it and appreciate the beauty in what we’ve got - and hope this summer lasts a little longer than the last one.

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NEWS The Breakfast Program Committee would like to thank the following for their support of the Thursday morning breakfast program. Success by 6, Overwaitea Foods, United / Anglican Church, Northern Health Heal, Terrane Metals, National Historic Park, Sana’aih Market, Fort St. James District, Nak’ azdli Band, Tl’ azt’en Band and Individual support. If you would like to get involved please contact Brandi Hanterman at

250-996-8089 Smudge cermemony: Family of Natasha Montgomery hold her photo during a ceremony March 19 at the Prince George home where RCMP believe she was murdered. Photo courtesy of BCRCMP

Family asks for closure Natasha Montgomery’s family held a smudge ceremony Monday at the house where RCMP believe the woman was murdered. And they issued a plea for anyone with information about her, or her accused killer Cody Legebokoff, to tell police. Legebokoff was charged with her murder, although her body has not been found. He is also facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of Jill Stuchenko, Loren Leslie, and Cynthia Maas. “Today we came here to pray and smudge the apartment where we lost our beloved Natasha,” the family said in a statement issued through the RCMP. “The loss of Natasha has had a very devastating impact on our family. “It is hard enough to accept the fact she is gone, let alone not having the ability to lay her to rest. We need her back to help in our family’s healing process. “We feel like we are being tormented ... “Her children have been emotionally scarred. “As they grow older they will learn what has really happened to their mother. “It’s hard to answer the questions they ask now, they know their mother has passed and that she is still missing. This is a nightmare our family is reliving on a daily basis. “We wake up every morning wondering if today is the day she is

found … “I urge the public to come forward with any tips they have small or big on Cody’s activities prior to his arrest. No information is too small; it may lead us to Natasha! “Our hearts go out to the Maas family, the Leslie family and the Stuchenko family. “You are not alone in this horrifying journey we have all had to endure! No one deserves this; our loved ones didn’t deserve this!”

Legebokoff was arrested on November 27, 2010 after he was pulled over by RCMP officers from Fort St. James and Vanderhoof, which led to the discovery of Leslie’s body. Legebokoff was charged with her murder and, as a result of further investigation, was subsequently charged with three more murders. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding Montgomery’s body. “While Cody Lege-

bokoff has been charged and will be tried for the death of Natasha, we still need to know where she is in order to give her family the dignity of a proper burial”, says Const. Lesley Smith, North District RCMP media relations officer in a press release. “She was a beautiful, loving and caring person. Her family wants to bring her home. Anyone who may know where Natasha is needs to contact police”. Police are asking any-

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Slush cup 2012 Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

With the weather ranging from overcast to snowfall to pure sunshine during Slush Cup 2012 at Murray Ridge, participants had to plan accordingly. Saturday saw some sunshine early on during the Hat Lake Hurl ski and board race, with the afternoon clouding over and some snow beginning to fall during another Rail Jam and Big Air event. Sunday was overcast with some great fresh snow from the night before, and there were all manner of events from kids games, to the mountain bike race (where brave bikers race their summer machines in very winter conditions down Cassiar to the bottom), the bath tub races (in which teams must maneuver homemade snow chariots carrying one of the team around gates then across the finish), and finally, the Slush Cup itself, (where brave souls take a run at a small jump before pitching themselves into a pit of icy cold water). It was all in good fun, with barbecued burgers and beers on the deck to raise funds for the ski patrol, some great costumes and prizes to boot. Saturday’s Hat Lake Hurl race saw a large number of participants sign up, with some competitors from Prince George. Gabriella Willick took first in the 10 to 15 age category for female skiers, Andrew Faullus was first in the 14 to 20 male skier group, Rodgrigo Alvarez was first in the over 20 male skiers and Jude Costello was first in the snowboarders. The Big Air and Rail Jams saw fewer numbers than the weekend before, but still some great performances, and a range of ages. Below: Vienna Perry races down the Hat Kobe Russell was first in the Lake Hurl; the Cinco Amigos pose after under 14 age group, Haley Sulli- the battub race; a participant splashes van took first in the 15 and over into the slush pit. in the Rail Jam. Kealan Gatacre was first in the under 14 in the Big Air and Liam Willick was once again the winner of the 15 and over, but the top three apparently differed by as little as half a point in some cases, with Quinn Moeller and Haley Sullivan taking second and third respectively. On Sunday, the Mountain Bike Race also drew a large number of riders, with a total of six competitors, but it was still race veteran Jeff Jones who blew away the competition. The Bathtub Races drew three teams - up from last year when the race was cancelled because only one team entered. This year’s winning team, called the Cinco Amigos (which I was a member of), had a small tub on skis and included superhero costumes. The second team was called the Girls from the Hood, and their “tub” was made from a car hood and the team was dressed as urban gangsters. The third team, going by the name of “Top Gun,” used a canoe converted to an airplane as their vehicle, which looked very fast going around the gates. The Slush Cup pit drew a number of participants, some who liked it enough to do it as many as three times, and a few participants even managed to skip across the water and not get wet, a daring but slightly dangerous maneuver. All in all, it was a fun weekend, and yet another successful Slush Cup at Murray Ridge.

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Members of the community talk about their plans for this year’s Earth Hour and why it’s important Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

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Earth Hour this year falls on March 31 and will be marked from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. all around the world. Back in 2007, Earth Hour began in Sidney, Australia, where the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organized the event to demonstrate how everyone can make a difference, from all walks of life, and how when many individuals do something small, it can make a big impact. The lights went off that first night, across the city, from the skyscrapers, to neighbourhood homes to the iconic Sydney Opera House. The event made an impression, and then the city of Toronto signed up to take part in 2008, and the event became a global phenomenon. In 2011, more than 5,200 cities in 135 countries participated in Earth Hour and the WWF still keeps building on it to continue to show “how great things can be achieved when people come together for a common cause.” The Courier found a few of the people in our community who will be observing Earth Hour and asked them: Will you be celebrating Earth Hour this year? What will you be doing? Why do you

Jolene Prince, maternal child health coordinator for Nak’azdli Health She and her family will be observing the event. “For sure … anything for Mother Earth.” Prince will be unplugging unnecessary electrical appliances such as televisions and computers and instead engaging with her family. “Candlelight is awesome.” “I will definitely find some games for the kids to play in the dark.” “I think this would be a very good time … for family bonding.” She said families nowadays can forget how to play together as a family and we become so wrapped up in technology we forget about bonding with each other and about connecting with Mother Earth. She said she is going to look for candle lan-

terns to release with her family as a symbolic and beautiful way “release your technology for the day.” Why is it important? Prince said we need to give Mother Earth a little time to heal and regenerate because after all the damage we are doing to her, “she’s going to come back and bite us.” It is an opportunity to return to the traditional connection with Mother Earth of the Yinka Dene, to help recognize the importance of using power wisely and to create awareness.

“I’m also hoping to plant some seedlings for my garden this summer that day,” she said. “I think it’s important to remember the Earth all the time … but Earth Hour is good because at least it makes people stop to think about it for a little while.”

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Emily Colombo, economic development officer for the District of Fort St. James Colombo will be observing Earth Hour, and is planning to attend an Earth Day party at a friend’s house where she and her friends will sit with the lights off and eat raw food.

“It’s a good thing and I feel good about it.”

“We definitely will participate,” said Gingrich. He also emphasized some of the everyday practices which he does to make a difference such as using solar lights or motion sensor lights in the yard. Drying clothes on a line instead of in the dryer is another way Gingrich’s household saves energy everyday. “It not only saves energy, it saves money.”

During this year’s Earth Hour, Walstrom will be driving from Abbotsford over to Kamloops. To help keep the earth in mind, Walstrom will be packing a lunch to avoid having to stop at a fast food outlet which would require more energy, and will be thinking about things she can do through the day. Walstrom considers the event important in order to help in “minimizing the footprint on Mother Earth because there is so much devastation already - every little things makes a difference” and says it helps role model for the youth. “There’s limited resources.”

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Lynn George, Greening up Fort St. James board member and teacher “We always turn out our lights,” and this year will be no different for George and her family. She plans on taking her dog for a walk and seeing if she can find a campfire at a neighbours house to visit at. “I think it’s important the world realizes how much energy they use every in one hour.” “Awareness, awareness, awareness.” To learn more about Earth Hour, or get ideas for activities or games to do while the lights are out, go to www.earthhour.org. Electricity for lighting accounts for almost 20 per cent of electricity consumption and six per cent of CO2 emissions worldwide. The demand could grow by 60 per cent by 2030 if not checked, according to the UN Environment Program.

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Discussions to take place around possible subdivision Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Rough plans for a proposed subdivision were brought to council for consideration prior to the finalization of the sale of the property. Yves Ouellette brought forward the plans to see if council would be willing to consider allowing for a proposed 10-year plan to develop about 80 hectares, behind town, beginning from Carnell Street. Ouellette Bros. Enterprises Ltd. is looking at purchasing the Crown land from the provincial government but the province wants some assurance the land will be developed rather than just sat on, and so he brought his plans to council for discussion. The proposed subdivision includes a range of residential lots,

from single residence lots to lots allocated for potential duplexes, multiplexes and an area for mobile homes as well, and the application includes some commercially zoned property potentially and parkland but did not include the bylaw requirements of storm sewers or sidewalks, which Ouellette said are not part of the plan. A short discussion then took place, regarding the specific requirements for new subdivisions to clarify if a plan without storm drains and sidewalks could be approved. “Well then if you’re calling for anything different, then we’ll just scrap the whole plan,” said Ouellette, “because you’ll never sell lots for $70,000 in town.” He then referred to a previous development plan which was scrapped due to bylaw constraints which he considered too

costly. The amended bylaws for new subdivisions, changed in 2011, require all new subdivisions to include storm sewers and sidewalks, but with underground power being optional. “Not everybody in this town wants all concrete,” said Ouellette. Councillor Willick asked if the developer might consider doing a mixed subdivision, some with sidewalks and storm sewers, etc, some without. Ouellette did not say no to the idea, and said there may be the demand for both. “I think it’s something that will be researched and we’ll ask some questions we’ll give it full value … and see what we want moving forward,” said Mayor Rob MacDougall. As of press time, council had

prepared a letter in response to the proposed subdivision and Mayor MacDougall will be meeting with Ouellette to discuss some questions council still had and possible options. Ouellette will still have to complete some more paperwork to apply for variances on the bylaws and there is also some concern regarding some of the property he is proposing to develop, as a “significant portion” according to Crook, is currently designated as “green belt” within the Official Community Plan. Green belts are usually designated as such because they are considered unsuitable for development due to difficulty to develop or ecological sensitivity, Crook explained. Yves Ouellette was not available for further comment prior to press time.

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Landowners organize Two weeks ago, landowners potentially impacted by the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline gathered to hear information from Dave Core, a founding member of the Canadian Association of Energy and Pipeline Landowner Associations. Core had some interesting points he made regarding things landowners need to know before they sign any agreements with the pipeline company. According to Core: Enbridge has the right to come onto your property right now to survey. They don’t need your permission, as the National Energy Board Act allows them to do so. If the pipeline is built and it crosses your property, you may have to get permission in writing from Enbridge any time you want to drive across where the pipeline is buried or if you wanted to build a barn, a garage, dig a ditch, or put up fencing close to the pipeline. If the National Energy Board approves the pipeline, Enbridge has a kilometre-wide corridor to work within, and they could put the pipeline wherever they want within that – if you want them to avoid a certain area,

you may need to get it in writing Once the pipeline is no longer being used, Enbridge may not be

obligated to remove it from your property. The group’s next meeting is Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m.

at the District of Fort St. James office. For more information you can call Kandace Kerr at 996-0194.

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week we offer a Fellowship time with soup, music, and prayer, at St Patrick’s Anglican Church Hall beginning at 6.00pm. Please come and join us. *** FIREWEED WINTER CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact Sharon at 996-8373 for more

information. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Rosemary Allan at 250-996-8997 for more info. *** THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS... Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact 9968290. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 996-8000. ***

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Courier Joey Only not just about the music Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Joey Only came to Fort St. James on Saturday, March 17 for a St. Patrick’s Day shindig, but Joey wasn’t only interested in music and green beer. The Canadiana folk musician, originally from Ontario, but now living in Wells, B.C., was in the Fort to kill two birds with one stone. Currently researching a potential film project, Only met up with some local veterans as well as an active Canadian Forces member at the local Legion on March 17, before he put on a show later that night for local music enthusiasts. The interview was part of a proposed idea to examine the role of Royal Canadian Legions in small communities and how they are changing. The film idea was pitched to him by Jasper filmmaker Dave Baker about five years ago, and the pair have been percolating the idea ever since and are now just initiating

the project. “I don’t know if it will happen or not, but I hope it does,” he said. While Only said many people speak to veterans and people returned from war about their experiences abroad, he was more interested in talking to them about the community. “As a Canadiana folk singer, that’s my bread and butter,” said Only. Where Only lives now, in Wells, there are a couple of options to go out and have a beer, with the Wells Hotel being perhaps the more popular or mainstream option, but Only said he has always been more comfortable sitting down and having a beer in the local Legion. “That’s where you learn things,” he explains, while if you are only “chasing the party” by perhaps going to the more popular option you won’t learn as much. In the Fort, he was interested in researching the recent “rebirth” of the local Legion, which had been shut down for months due to financial hardships.

Joey Only (right) performed with his wife Leah Martin (back left) on St. Patrick’s Day at the Legion. Ruth Lloyd Photo

The Legion has since been enjoying a bit of a surge in popularity after its reopening, also likely due in part to the closure of the Zoo Pub. Only met up with a few of the older veterans in the area, including Al Gaernert and Mike Goodall, as well as a newly returned from Afghanistan younger member of the armed forces, Eric Goodall. Only appreciated the generational representation in the meeting and said it gave him a wide range of

opinion to draw from, and he made a ton of notes from their discussion. “I’m not particularly ‘pro-war,’ but that’s sort of irrelevant to me when it comes to the Legion,” Only said of the interview. While perhaps not “pro-war,” Only instead expressed his respect for those in the military’s choice to “take a stand” and said it is “very honourable to do something outside of yourself … to risk yourself.” He sees legions in gen-

eral as “the heart of the community” and appreciates that they are generally a “working class establishment.” As a child, Only remembers when veterans from the world wars would come to the school on Remembrance Day and speak to the students about the horror and tragedy of war, and now most of these veterans have passed away. Only is interested in how this is changing Royal Canadian Legions everywhere. “The cultural identity of the Legion will change forever,” he said. “I think that most people don’t understand what the legion is.” Only is particularly interested in hearing stories about things which happened in legions over the years and have become part of local legend. Joey Only and his wife Leah Martin, who is three months pregnant with their first child, played their foot-stomping Canadiana to a sizeable crowd at the Legion on St. Patrick’s Day.

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SMALL BUSINESS Grants start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Business/Ofﬁce Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Legal Services

Auctions

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Auctions AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible. AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.

(250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible

Call 1-866-642-1867

MONEYPROVIDER.COM $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Real Estate

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LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get up to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok. Apply now M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Merchandise for Sale

Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure. 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20x24 $4798. 25x30 $5998. 30x42 $8458. 32x58 $12,960. 40x60 $15,915. 47x80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Other Areas

NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

Full details regarding duties and qualiﬁcations are available online at http://www.conifex.com/about/careers

Rentals

Making Connections At CMHA, our vision is mentally healthy

MARINA MANAGER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The District of Fort St. James requires a Marina Manager to provide 24-hour supervision and maintenance for the 2012 boating season from mid-May to end of September. The Marina Manager will also be the manager of the Cottonwood Campground and maintain the public washrooms at Cottonwood Park and Goodwin Park. Interested parties must be willing to work with the public. Boating experience would be an asset. The District will provide on-site accommodation. A full information package is available at the District Ofﬁce. Proposals must be submitted to the District of Fort St. James municipal ofﬁce (Box 640, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0) or emailed to cao@fortstjames.ca by Thursday, April 5, 2012. The bid price for the contract will be only one of the criteria considered by the District. The District is also interested in innovative proposals for collection of fees and provision of additional services at the marina.

Houses For Sale

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Conifex currently has the following position available in Fort St James: GIS SPECIALIST / ANALYST (Permanent full time)

We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Conifex; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Conifex Inc. – through astute strategic acquisitions and strong leadership – is emerging as a major national player in the forestry and sawmilling industry. The Conifex Forestry Department is responsible for managing ﬁbre procurement and silviculture activities in Fort St. James and Mackenzie

If you posses the qualiﬁcations and are interested in this opportunity, you are invited to apply for the position by April 1, 2012

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE

people in a healthy society. We know that reaching out is the first step toward well-being. Making connections with families, groups, decision-makers and with you, you CMHA is a powerful force for mental health in Canada.

Apt/Condo for Rent

HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Very clean and quite. Adult orientated. 250996-8151 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-6940 or 250-996-4075

Townhouses

Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-7598 or 250-996-6940

Transportation

Auto Financing

Connect with the Canadian Mental Health Association at www.cmha.ca for information on mental health issues and services.

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Why wait to get the car you deserve. Apply now. 1-877-218-8970

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Scrap Car Removal The Emerging into Light symbol of resilience and recovery reminds us of the importance of making connections to ensure good mental health.

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

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2011

We’re clearing out the 2011s... Now’s the time to

SAVE BIG!! OADED FULLY L

2011 BUICK REGAL CXL UT BLOW O

• 4 door sedan • 6 speed auto trans, A/C • tilt steering • cruise control • leather seating for 5 • power windows, doors & seats

• 3 door passenger van • Seats 15 • 6 speed auto trans, A/C • tilt steering • cruise control • power windows • bucket front seats.

Reg Price: $40,590

Reg. Price: $48,885

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29,900

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4x4, extended cab 6L, V8, gas, A/C tilt steering cruise control power windows doors, and mirrors front bucket heated leather seating.

Reg Price: $59,600

2011 CHEV 3500 LTZ

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48,700

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• SUV, AWD • 6 speed auto trans, A/C • cruise control • tilt steering • leather bucket seats, power windows & doors • remote start

Reg Price: $61,230

E! SALE PRIC 00 2011 CHEV EXPRESS 3500 LT $ 40,800 1747 76 174765

E! SALE PRIC 00 2011 CHEV TRAVERSE LTZ $ 48,900 33337060 37

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4x4 extended cab auto trans, A/C tilt steering cruise control heated power mirrors • power windows and doors.

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Reg Price: $50,130

Reg Price: $49,495

E! SALE PRIC 00 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE $ 36,900 3003 3 300390

Reg cab, 4x4 auto trans, A/C tilt steering cruise control heated power mirrors • power windows & doors, front split bench seats.

RICE! 2011 GMC SIERRA SALE P 00 $ 38,950 10115 3500 SLE 101150 5

2011’s @ 0% INTEREST & CASH BACK Incentives!! • Crew cab • 6 speed auto trans, 4x4 • tilt steering, dual zone A/C • cruise control • power windows • mirrors & seats • bucket front seats.

• Extended cab • 4 door, auto trans, 4x4 • tilt steering • A/C, cruise control • power windows & heated power mirrors.

Reg Price: $53,310

Reg Price: $51,620

E! SALE PRIC 00 2011 CHEV $ 00 AVALANCHE 1500 LT 39,2 400828 • • • • • •

Regular cab auto trans rear wheel drive tilt steering A/C bench front seats.

Reg. Price: $27,945

! 2011 CHEV SILVERADO SALE PRICE 00 2500HD LT2500 LT2500 LT $ 39,800 187249

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Regular cab auto trans, 4x4 tilt steering A/C cruise control heated power mirrors • power windows

Reg Price: $61,495

E! SALE PRIC 00 2011 CHEV SILVERADO $ 48,400 319647 3500HD LT

• Extended cab • auto trans, 4x4, tilt steering, dual zone A/C • cruise control • heated power mirrors • power windows & seats • memory seat • remote start • leather bucket front seats.

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Extended cab auto trans, 4x4 tilt steering A/C cruise control heated power mirrors • power windows.

Reg Price: $53,420

Reg. Price: $56,170

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2011 GMC 00 SIERRA 1500 WT $ 18,900 226022

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2011 GMC SIERRA $ 44,070 2500HD SLT1500 SLT1500

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All these vehicles & many more are listed on our website - updated daily... www.sullivangm.com Highway 16, Houston

250-845-2244 • 1-800-665-3151 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!

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