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Council unveiled their 2012-216 five year plan and budget highlighting council’s direction on a number of infrastructure projects over the current term. However, the focus of the evening was on councils decision to postpone the rezoning of the old Christian Elementary school for a housing project until they can sift through the information received during a public hearing Tuesday night. “This budget puts a high priority on fixing the roads,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “Everyone’s aware of the challenges we face and the current condition of the roads for many people isn’t acceptable. The reality is that we haven’t been investing enough in the maintenance of our roads and streets. This council has chosen

to tackle that issue and to make some progress on getting on top of the problem.” Though the budget still need to be adopted by council it has clearly set out a path to focus more time, effort and money to the badly damaged roads that seems to be a continues issue for council especially after the tough winter. However, council also held a public hearing into the rezoning of the former Christian Elementary school on Walnut Drive from a P-2 to R-3 designation. Recently Kevin Stunder, Managing Director of Aurora Resorts Inc. The same developer currently completing the Watson’s Landing project, proposed a 30 unit housing development on the Christian school lands that has the potential to breath some much needed life into the stale site.

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Audit shows ministry lacks forestry data: RDBN By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News

Troubled by an audit of how the B.C. government manages timber, mayors and rural directors at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking independent advice on forestry. On Thursday, the

RDBN’s forestry committee discussed what Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach called a “pretty damning” report released in February by the B.C. Auditor General. The report found B.C.’s forests ministry lacks clear timber goals and is not

doing enough to replant trees, invest in silviculture, provide accurate forest data, manage big-picture changes or publicly report its results in a measurable way. In response to the first issue, the ministry said its key timber goals—to maintain a valuable timber

supply and keep wood costs competitive − are set out in law, while more precise targets are decided regionally. On other issues, the ministry largely defended its record. For example, the ministry noted that since 2005 it has stepped up replanting

to 20 million seedlings to recover areas hit by pine beetles and wildfires. On the final recommendation, the ministry did agree to start publishing the results of its longterm timber plans in a measurable way. Lack of public information seemed to

be the sticking point among members of the RDBN forestry committee. “Some of my concern is that quite often this stuff is held behind closed doors,” says Bill Miller, RDBN chair and director of the Burns Lake rural area. See RDBN on A2

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RDBN to seek independent forestry advice RDBN from A1 In other cases, Miller said the problem is that the ministry itself seems to lack up-todate forestry data. On tree counts, Miller said, “They do a lot of ‘circle the area, count the trees, and extrapolate. That’s not accurate, the AuditorGeneral has said that, and we’ve known that for years.” The ministry also needs to start doing inventories of biomass as well as sawlogs, Miller said. Pellet plants, biofuels companies and others have asked local governments for data on available waste-wood and unconventional timber, he explained, but so far the ministry hasn’t inventoried those types of stands. A more longstanding problem, Miller says, is that anyone who holds a licence to cut Crown

trees—whether they are industry, a community forest, or a First Nations tenure—has to follow stricter stewardship laws than the government itself. Even before they circle a group of trees for harvest, Miller explained, licence holders are legally required to make detailed plans on how they will protect wildlife, waterways, road access and other values. After logging, the licence holder has to replant the trees and raise them to “freegrowing” stage—a process that takes between seven and 20 years— before the stand returns to the care of the B.C. government. “Once it turns over to the Crown, there’s no forest stewardship plan anymore,” Miller said, noting that even free-growing stands are vulnerable to wildfires, diseases and new resource projects that all

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require updated plans. Aside from longterm issues such as the pine-beetle impact and wildfire risks, the RDBN may turn to independent experts to gauge the province’s recovery plan for the Burns Lake sawmill. Expected by the end of April, the plan will likely relax some forestry rules, such

logging restrictions in scenic areas. That is a measure all B.C. municipalities have asked the province to consider before, but one that raises particular concern for Smithers and its tourism sector. “If we’re going to be informed, and have an informed response to this emerging issue,

then we need good information,” said Mayor Bachrach. “I think the difficulty is that sometimes we’re given assurances, but they aren’t necessarily accompanied by the kind of information that backs up those assurances.” The Auditor-General will post a followup report in 2013.

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Port expansion good news for Smithers By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

If Don Krusel, president and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority is right, expansion of the Prince Rupert port facilities can only be good news for northern British Columbia, including the Smithers economy. “Over 2,000 new jobs have been created right across northern British Columbia as a result of the activity at the Prince Rupert port,” Krusel said. “That includes extra train crews and that I know has a huge impact for the Smithers economy.” Talk of expanding the Prince Rupert port is music to the ears of Taylor Bachrach, mayor of the Town of Smithers. “The biggest positive benefit we’ve realized is the increased employment in Smithers associated with increased CN rail traffic,” Bachrach said. Although 2011 was a good year for the port,

“CN has indicated they have some substantial infrastructure upgrades planned for Smithers, to accommodate increased rail use.” Mayor of Smithers, Taylor Bachrach

Krusel, speaking to the Smithers Chamber of Commerce last week, said the future was even brighter. “Today we are at a pivotal point in the history of the port,” Krusel said. “We are looking for unprecedented growth.” That growth, Krusel explained, will come as trade increases between Canada and Asia, especially China. “The best is yet to come,” Krusel said. An increase in traffic at the Prince Rupert terminal means an increase in railway traffic carrying goods to the port. That, Krusel said, was good news for Smithers, noting that the local rail yard has already seen an increase in personnel to deal

with the increased traffic. The increased rail traffic also means CN is improving its rail infrastructure, which also means more economic activity in Smithers. “CN has indicated they have some substantial infrastructure upgrades planned for Smithers, to accommodate increased rail use,” Bachrach said. Krusel pointed to two factors as key indicators of China’s future needs for natural resources, resources that Canada has in abundance. First is the increased rate which urbanization is occurring in China. Secondly, along with that urbanization is the growth of the Chinese middle class, an estimated 35 million

people join the middle class each year. “They need resources to supply those needs,” Krusel said. But to take advantage of those trade opportunities, the Prince Rupert port facilities will have to expand, up to five times its current capacity, according to the 2020 Gateway Vision report produced by the Prince Rupert Port Authority. With increased trade in natural resources, Krusel said mining and exploration companies based in Smithers would also benefit through greater access to Asian markets. The recent rezoning of the land at the Smithers airport, could also contribute to future success of resource companies based in Smithers. “The plans for the airport are broadly linked to increased resource development in the Northwest, particularly mining and exploration, and Smithers’ strong reputation as a base for these operations.” Bachrach said.

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Diversifying housing consistent with Smithers OCP COUNCIL from p. A1 “We’re hoping to build a product you don’t see in Smithers,” Stunder said. “It would be two to three stories, elevator access, shared gymnasium, shared lounge area and some really neat green spaces. “We want to evaluate a couple potential things we could do to make it an amenity rich project.” This is the second time in a month

council has dealt with a similar situation. Two weeks ago council approved the rezoning of a parcel of land on Third Ave. to an R-3 designation to accommodate another medium density housing project. Considering Smithers lacks R-3, medium density zoning, council seems to be looking to approve the rezoning in the hope of better diversifying Smithers’

“We’re hoping to build a product you don’t see in Smithers.” — Developer, Kevin Stunder housing market. “I think [this project] meets the criteria and seems to be consistent with the OCP,” Bachrach said. “Like any process there are a range of views in the community but I think it’s fair to say in the balance

there has been quite a bit of support for the project.” However, after hearing a number of concerns about the possible increased traffic around the area, despite Ministry of Transportations approval of the traffic

flow density, council decided to postpone making a decision until they look at all the possibilities for more access to the site. “We expected to be approved last night,” Stunder said. “I do respect some of the concerns, that there is some way to figure out and have the town better understand discussions I’ve had with neighboring properties. “In my opinion

that’s not a reason for any decision to move ahead to be delayed. “I think its good the town is looking at these concerns, two weeks isn’t the end of the world but it does defer work for several people by two weeks.” Still as the need for alternative, affordable housing becomes an increasing priority for council, projects like these that remain consistent with the OCP, will become

more common and require the direction of council. “I think the type of density and the type of people it may attract, we may see more people walking and biking, it may not be all automobiles,” Councillor Mark Bandstra said. “I think it’s good to stop and think and dwell on it before we make a decision. But I don’t think we should fear it.”

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Lund: Out of the box Lawry Lund taps Smithers’ self-made spirit members his parents working hard to buy and resell several fixer-upper homes. Lund quickly followed their lead. At 17, he was hired by Dan mithers keeps it quiet, Young to work at Bulkley Valsays Lawry Lund, but ley Glass—a summer job that this mountain town is turned into a 20-year business home to some wildly out-ofcareer. the-box entrepreneurs. “It was the best experience And he says it so calmly I’ve ever had,” he said. you’d never suspect that he’s Unlike traditional small — Lawry Lund business owners, he said, completely off the page himself. Young thought big and made Maybe you saw Lund in seait easy for his staff to get in on son three of Dragon’s Den, the straight the ground floor. talker standing alongside “Mensa smart” But such chances don’t come without businessman Terry Bigsby as the two plied risk. the dragons for a stake in a $15-million Just two years in, Lund was offered a idea with a wooden spoon. chance to invest his own money in a small The dragons’ “no” was so fiery, Lund Houston glass shop. says, that CBC nearly didn’t air the show. “I always ran things by my parents— But the idea—compostable wood cut- pretty smart folks,” Lund said. lery engineered so it slices right through its On that first business venture, he said, plastic competitors—has legs. “They knew Dan, and that was enough.” On May 17, Aspenware will start up It wasn’t long before “Bulkley Valley” version two of its Vernon plant, its first became “All-West” Glass, and Lund was real bite into a disposable cutlery industry called back to Smithers to help manage the that serves up more than 100 billion plas- company as it expanded to 24 retail shops tic forks, knives and spoons a year. and a distribution network that reaches as Marketing dragon Arlene Dickinson far as Ottawa. pitched Aspenware a different offer after While he was there, Lund found time to the CBC show, and the company is seri- patent a window frame with built-in emerously considering a second plant in Burns gency lever and a roll-down ladder for esLake. caping house fires. “It’s a lot of work,” Lund says. “We’re “When you have skin in the game, it’s a not getting rich. We’ll probably make some totally different picture,” Lund says, notmoney at some point, but it’s more about ing that people with a stake in their work the journey, who you meet, the networks tend to come up with more specific, longthat form.” term goals. A proud Smithereen since 1966, Lund But by 1996, Lund was ready to retire got his start very close to home. from All-West and start on a totally differ“One of the first jobs I ever had was ent angle—opening a sport fishing lodge folding the Interior News on Saturdays, by on the tip of Calvert Island, about 100 km hand,” he said. southwest of Bella Coola. His mom handled production at the paFor three months at a time, Lund, his per, he said, and his dad was a foreman at wife and kids all lived at the Hakai Pass the West Fraser mill. lodge and guided fisherman to the area’s But outside their 9 to 5 jobs, Lund re- abundant coho, chinook, and halibut.

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“We ran a great show,” he said, adding that it was a great learning experience for his kids. “Your world opens up when you talk to people from different walks of life,” he said, noting that the lodge took in everyone from penny-scraping die hards to celebrities like Kevin Costner. But tourism can be a tough business. “Most operators are in it for the lifestyle,” Lund says, and the lodge wasn’t profitable enough to pay the bills for his young family. So Lund sold the lodge. And it was around that time he was called to a meeting with Terry Bigsby,

who threw some “very, very rudimentary” wood cutlery on the table and said, “Here’s the next one.” Lund followed Bigsby to see Aspenware in its humble beginning—a giant waffle iron retooled by three Vernon school teachers. Fitted with an aluminum mould, it could crank out one place setting every 10 minutes. Several years and some $20 million investment dollars later, Lund says it’s just one in a pile of great ideas that need a champion. “All business is just about finding a problem to solve for people.”

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Why wait for change? I

first heard of John Mayer through my daughter’s. My experience with their taste in music included: the Hanson Brothers (they’re the best dad!), The Backstreet Boys (they’re the best dad!), and some guy named Jason Mraz (he’s the best dad!). Kids! Another artist my girls forced me to listen to is John Mayer. Today I have to admit he does have a few songs that I do like. One of those songs is Waiting on the World to Change. Waiting on the World to Change is a heartfelt lament about the state of the world. The song worked its way into my brain on several levels. It has a deceptively catchy chorus, the title of the song, and I have often found myself singing along. But after listening to the song for about a year, I listened to the lyrics and realized that I shouldn’t be singing along. I realized that I had fallen into the trap. I had become complacent and, like John Mayer, was feeling like I didn’t have the means to change the world. When you stop and think about the state of the planet, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problems - not a single problem, but many problems. From the depletion of fish populations, the changing pH of the oceans, climate change, the quality of the air we breath, pipelines, food shortages, homelessness and Stephen Harper. It really is overwhelming. But, for me, Mayer’s song now serves as an important reminder. It has allowed me a second chance, and I hope John Mayer seizes his second chance, and understands he does have a voice, he can teach many children, he can get them to imagine, to believe they can make a difference. Why not record cover versions of the top four songs in this list, and rewrite his song and call it Can’t Wait on the World to Change, then he won’t have to wait on the world to change. He will be a part of that change. Mayer’s song is the one song on my list of favourites that I hope will break with tradition. Imagine. I hope I’m no the only one. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

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magine negotiating a 20-year contract for labour services and signing it before nailing down pay increases in the first few years. Sound implausible? Not with the current BC government. It appears this is what transpired with the 20-year RCMP contract the BC Liberals signed with the federal government on March 21. Only after the federal budget came out March 29 did the three-year, 5.25 per cent pay increase come to light, catching the provincial government and BC mayors by surprise earlier this month. Solicitor General Shirley Bond said she was “caught off guard.” This is very surprising after a year of negotiations where there was ample time to ask questions about pay raises. One would think with Premier Clark’s policy of a 0-0-0 provincial government

public service policing in rural salary increase areas as well. mandate over The issue isn’t if three years the RCMP deserve the question a wage increase of what kind approximately of increase in line with the federal inflationary costs. government It is why Minister had in mind Bond and the for the RCMP Premier did not would be asked. direct negotiators to BC mayors determine this basic deter reacted with piece of information UEST IEW shock to the durin contract Doug Donaldson during news as it has discussions. discu a direct impact Or O maybe they on municipal did and a decided not budgets for 2012/13. to release the information. Mayors said they Bond later said the wage were “blindsided” by the increases exceeded what she announcement and no was led to believe. wonder. So wage increases For Surrey it means an were anticipated but not extra $6 − 8 million in costs. communicated? Stikine is not immune from Whether it is a matter the impact. of incompetence or lack of For Smithers, with a transparency, the bungled population just over 5,000, negotiations regarding there will likely be increased pay raises in a 20-year direct salary costs and contract does not inspire an impact on the overall confidence for other deals provincial budget for funding this government could be

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Enbridge pipeline will lead to inflation

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examination of the macroeconomic implications and full discussion of costs and benefits. “Instead, we have a forced narrative. “We are told industry financial gain must take precedence over environmental risk and First Nations’ rights. “This is a false dichotomy and not a tradeoff we should have to make.” Anyone should read at least the executive summary of this stunning report, An Analysis of Canadian Oil Expansion Economics, April 10, 2012. The report demonstrates clearly that the Enbridge proposal is not in the Canadian national interest. It will increase the price of gasoline at our pumps while maintaining a high petro-loonie which is devastating to the manufacturing sector and other exports. Josette Wier Smithers

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“Definitely. We’re renting a two-bedroom trailer for $1050 a month.”

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“I was looking to buy a house, but had to rent an apartment. They’re getting too high, and trailers are even more expensive now.”

“It seemed quite cheap to us, but only because we were coming from England.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor : (re: Enbridge Gateway proposal). There are hundreds of thousands of miles of pipelines all around the world transporting crude and refined oil and gas. On the seas at any given time there are hundreds of tankers doing the same. There are leaks and spills happening all the time, adding to the natural seepage that has always put oil slicks and goo balls into the environment. All pipelines and all tankers cross land and seaways that are virtually important to everyone. We are not the only people who value their land and waters but you would think from all the objections to this pipeline that

our region should be exempt from sharing some of the burden and some of the risk involved in building and maintaining the modern world. We don’t deserve a free ride and we especially don’t deserve all the benefits of a wealthy economy if we plant our feet and say ‘No’. Yes, construction jobs are short-lived and long-term jobs may be few but the effect on Canada’s economy will be huge and everything from trade advantages to our stature in the world will be effected. We can understand why professional protesters such as Suzuki and the NDP would shriek gloom and doom about this development but why are the Indigenous

people opposing it? When are they going to come around to the realization that all of their funding and all of their job prospects come ultimately from resources and spinoffs such as pipelines? There will come a day when petroleum is no longer the major source of energy and we may then find that our area is an even worse developmental backwater, dependent on handouts from more productive parts of Canada. New ways are changing our lives almost daily and we must have the courage and good sense to welcome the future, both for our sake and the sake of our children and grandchildren. Alice Doll Smithers

Enbridge economics all wrong Editor: The preciously rare, independent, self-funded economist Robyn Allen (who was the CEO of ICBC) paints a very disturbing picture of the flawed conclusions of several economic studies hailing exaggerated benefits from the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. She writes, “Each of these studies alleges vast

benefits without due recognition of costs and promise enormous economic gains from new pipeline access to the U.S. Gulf Coast and B.C.’s West Coast. “The benefit figures developed in these studies are misleading and misrepresentative of economic reality. “The reports are used by industry proponents as quantitative billyclubs to beat back public inquiry and drive the discussion away from a thorough continued top right

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Telkwa misses boat on Enbridge Editor: I believe council does have a responsibility for the future generations-if you are against the proposed Enbridge pipeline then do not be afraid to stand by your beliefs! The long term jobs for this project are minimal compared to the jobs that are already out there, tourism, wildlife watching, fishing. You do have a voice-don’t be afraid-this project does nothing for BC-we need to protect our land from this sort of industry-it is time to move on to greener ways. Please stand up for the people and the environment of BC and say NO to the Enbridge Pipeline Project-we do not want it here-ever! Your grandchildren will thank you in the end. Addie Hollingsworth Campbell River Editor: Councillor Fuerst, if you’re against the proposed Enbridge Pipeline personally it’s for good reasons, and those reasons affect your drinking water, future generations, and your wilderness and oceans. There are new technologies that don’t have those risks available. Enbridge represents the technology of the past. Diana van Eyk Nelson

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Telkwa residents will see a small rise in property taxes this year as the village prepares for future growth. Once all taxes, water, sewer and garbage fees are factored in, owners of an average single-family home with an assessed value of $170,000, will see their tax bill rise by 3 per cent, from $2,048 to $2,111. Telkwa councillor Rimas Zitkauskas presented the 2012 to 2016 financial plan to about twenty local residents, April 10. The plan is still in draft form, waiting for final B.C. Assessment and utilities numbers before a finished version can be sent to Victoria on May 15. Zitkauskas says Telkwa raised eye-

brows in 2011 after a study showed the village posted the largest percentage population growth—57 per cent— of all northwest municipalities in the years from 1986 to 2009. That growth is already yielding a boost to Telkwa’s tax base, Zitkauskas showed. But it is also a big step that will require the village to make many infrastructure upgrades. A recent community plan finished with an $18 million to-do list for the village, $6 million of which will go to paving Telkwa’s streets. That groundwork will make it a lot easier for Telkwa to expand into the next stage, to a village with well above 2,000 people. As well as capital projects, Zitkauskas stressed the importance of rebuilding Telkwa’s financial

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up its sewer system, by the fiscal year 2015. Retiring the debt and building up reserves not only allows Telkwa to focus on its to-do list, Zitkauskas said, but it also puts it in a stronger position to partner with other governments. Zitkauskas noted that the federal government’s recent economic stimulus package offered municipalities a chance to start “shovel ready” projects on an

even three-way split between the federal, provincial and local governments, but such offers require money in the bank. Several residents posted advanced questions to Telkwa council before the meeting. One resident asked for the total amount of spending on the village office building. Councillors said the village office cost $214,504 to purchase and $54,074 to renovate.

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Hanging just inside Work BC’s new Smithers office is a giant triangle—the kind you might ring for dinner on a family farm. “We clang it like crazy when somebody gets a job,” says director Cheryl Ann Stahel. At the old employment office, she said, “If I was on the phone with somebody in Burns Lake and that bell went off, the people in Burns Lake would be cheering, ‘Yeah!’” “It’s a fun way to bring people together.” Work BC opened its doors April 2 at the corner of Main Street and Highway 16. It’s the most visible street corner in Smithers, and Stahel said the location is paying off already. “We’ve noticed people walking by, doing a double-take and wondering, ‘Oh, what’s in there?’ And the third

time they walk by, they come in.” Inside, job seekers will find a bright, well-lit resource centre in what was the old Heartstrings furniture showroom. To one side are phones, computers, a scanner, fax and printer that anyone looking for a job can sign up to use for free. Aside from a new resource centre, workshop rooms and offices for their six staff, Stahel said that is the biggest change at Work BC— the ability to help any job seeker or recruiter who wants to drop in. Previously, Smithers employment services were divided between a handful of providers, and Stahel only had funding to serve people receiving income assistance or disability services. For people who didn’t fit those categories, Stahel said, “We’d have to say ‘Go to the library.’ Now we say, ‘Come on in.’”

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Staff are ready to welcome job seekers at the new Work BC office Income assistance and disability services continue at Work BC, Stahel said, but the office also handles several others, from employment insurance to life skills training and wage subsidy programs. “What they’ve tried to do is make it a onestop shop,” she said. That same approach will apply to 72 Work BC offices opening up across B.C., a move the provincial government hopes will reduce costs while make it easier to connect people with

employment. As well as drop-in services, Stahel said people can sign up to meet one-on-one with case managers or join one of more than fifty free workshops that everything from resume tips to local labour market information. Having a single employment office also gives Work BC more options as a recruiter, Stahel said, noting that they’ve already had several visits from Bulkley Valley employers. Stahel said Work BC

is promoting their late Wednesday nights as a prime time for business operators. Stahel says Work BC staff will also get well outside the office. For the first time, advisors will make regular visits to Fort Babine and expand services to people living in remote areas from Evelyn to Topley. Smithers itself is still a good bet, Stahel said. “We don’t depend on the resource sector or the tourism sector alone.”

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centres across northern B.C. and second to build a cancer treatment centre in Prince George to support the rural treatment centres. For Smithers, the first step was to develop the community cancer centre, to develop a core of professional health-care givers to support cancer care in Smithers. See NCSS Page A14

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Videoconferencing connects patients and doctors NCSS from A13 Part of the strategy was to renovate a wing of the second floor to provide cancer care and other services. “It’s much more relaxed and homelike,” Bastian said of the renovations completed not quite two years ago. The cancer treatment centre includes a team of oncology nurses who work with the oncology physicians. “They’re incredibly knowledgeable and we have team meetings looking at ways how we can improve the care of our patients.” An important part of the Northern Cancer Control Strategy is the establishment of a support network for the rural cancer treatment centres and that is done by teleoncology units across northern B.C., including Smithers. Teleconferencing provides local patients with access to specialists through videoconferencing. Along with

videoconferencing capabilities is the formation of a regional support team consisting of a dietitian, pharmacist social worker and education coordinator, all with specific knowledge in the care of cancer patients. All of these resource people are available through videoconference, not only for local care givers, but also for patients and their families. “This is another big step,” Bastian said. The motivation behind these initiatives is to reduce the amount of travel patients have to do to receive treatment and consequently allow patients to spend as much time at home. Having access to a pharmacist specializing in cancer medication is also very useful for local physicians and patients. Not all patients respond to medications in the same way and some patients may also have adverse reactions or

severe side-effects with some of the medications. Also, Bastian said, the number of cancerrelated drugs in increasing rapidly and having access to a specialized pharmacist provides local physicians and pharmacists with added expertise. “It gives us a lot more safety in dealing with drugrelated issues with our patients,” Bastian said. “The regional team is a huge step forward in our ability to improve the care we can give our patients.” The increase in services available locally has been very much appreciated by local cancer patients. “I think they’re very happy with the care we offer,” Bastian said. “They can access really good quality care right here in Smithers.” The second goal of the Northern Cancer Care Strategy, and by no means less important, is the building of a

new cancer care and research centre in Prince George. The facility will include a wing specifically designed for radiation therapy. Patients needing radiation therapy will no longer have to travel to the Okanagan or to the Lower Mainland to receive their treatments. The proximity of the radiation centre in Prince George also means patients, from Smithers for example, will be able to come

home for the weekend. “It’s important for them to be able to come home on the weekends,” Bastian said. “It’s not easy to have families along for five or six weeks.” Also key, is the construction of the Kordyban Lodge by the Canadian Cancer Society. The lodge will provide accommodation for patients and family members while they are in Prince George for treatment.

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Unmasking the stigma of HIV By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Inteior News

In all the discussions of HIV/ AIDS, no one gets to hear from the virus itself. But playwright Valerie Laub quickly found a voice for the disease in HIV Unmasked. It’s a seriously silly play where Laub takes on the role of HIV, a “nasty, vile contagion” who struts across the stage, cheerleading (and sometimes singing) for

her cause. Backed by an eerie soundtrack made by a Smithers youth group, Laub said the HIV character is a playful way to bring home some important lessons about how HIV spreads and the toll it takes on the body. But hidden behind Laub’s four other characters are real people, all living with HIV/Aids in northwest B.C. Laub says most of the script for the half-hour play comes straight from interviews with four

people who agreed to join the project with help from Positive Living North. “I gained such respect for the people

whose stories I heard,” Laub said, noting how many of them continue to face stigma in their families and home towns. The play debuts

April 24 at 12:30 in the Dze L’Kant Friendship Centre. On April 25, a second free performance will take place at the Old Church at 7:30 p.m.

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Discussion, dream inspire poem By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Reuben Wisselink, 16, couldn’t help himself, the words just came to him and he started writing. Wisselink, a budding writer who’s nom de plume is David Goven, wrote his poem , The Highway of Tears after discussing the topic in his Grade 10 socials class at the Christian high school. “I dreamt about the highway that night,” Wisselink said of the first impression the class discussion had on him. Just days later, he saw a woman hitchhiking along highway 16. “My dream and the class discussion flashed in my mind and those thoughts rushed back to me in words,” Wisselink said. Wisselink admits his first thoughts when he saw the woman hitchhiking were not gracious, but upon reflection he said he came to understand that ins some cases hitchhiking is the only transportation the woman had access to. “Then what can you do,” he said. “But it’s sad that people who make one decision that isn’t the wisest have to pay for that decision with their lives.” Wisselink said he wrote the poem in the hopes of increasing awareness of the risks of hitchhiking, especially

along highway 16 and to show that teenagers are aware of the situation and they have an opinion. When he got home, Wisselink sat at his computer and started typing, letting the words flowing into his brain guide his fingers. “This is what appeared, line by line, on my computer screen,” he said.

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The Smithers Minor Hockey Association held their annual awards night April 11-12 to recognize those dedicated to the sport of hockey and to remember those who have gone before through memorial awards. “We do this every year and giving out the memorial awards is very interesting,” president of SMHA, Kent Coish said. “They’re very serious awards after some people passed away. “I think the highlight of most years is getting comments from graduating players, how interesting their comments are about their parents and coaches over the years. It’s probably the highlight for most people.” For some of the

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players, awards are a way to see their hard work pay off and for Nathan Cachia his goal at a tight moment might have made him the unsung hero of the season. “Scoring in the finals of the Prince George tournament, that was probably the biggest moment of the year for me,” said Cachia. “We were up by one or two and then I scored, making it so they couldn’t recover that pretty much won it.” However, the final award of the evening recognized an outstanding contribution to minor hockey over the years and this year Steve Hidber accepted the award after several years of support and contributions that kept building through the years. “I’ve been involved in minor

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hockey for a number of years, had a couple boys go through and then as a business we supported and continue to support minor hockey,” he said. “We think they run a great program here in Smithers and it’s fun to be competitive and they’ve done a good job to focus on the fun which you can drive competitive hockey from.” Wednesday evening Jaden Loverin received the Ted and Annabel Tucker Memorial Award. Jackson Powers received the Cody Boot and Family Memorial for best novice defenceman, while Ethan Tucker was named the most inspirational player in the Atom division. Carson Golder received the Ruth Griffin Memorial Award.

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Smithers Minor Hockey President Kent Coish presents Brady Taekema with the Mark Greene Memorial Award during the 2011/2012 SMHA awards ceremony at St. Joseph’s Auditorium, April 12. Dan Mesec photo

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Smithers Ski team finishes season strong at Northwest Zones By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Smithers Alpine Ski Team hosted the final race of the season this weekend with over 40 racers competing in the 2012 Teck Cominco North Zone Finals. On Saturday with low visibility and slushy snow conditions, the racers took their marks and although they were cautions through the Giant Slalom course, Smithers still managed to pull off some decent times. On day one teams from Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Whitehorse descended on Hudson Bay Mountains Cinderella run. James Goudreau finished first overall in his division followed by club teammate Jason Oliemans, putting up times of 54.03 and 54.13 respectively. Aidan Press landed himself a third place finish followed by Liam Huxtable, Harrison Mcalonan and Caleb Smale in the E2 GS category. Mikayla and Tiana Gairns from Prince George as well as Evian Mullen toped off the podium in the women’s division for day one results. Although there have been some respectable wins for the Smithers down-hillers, chief of course Gary Huxtable said that this was a

rebuilding year for the team however, the competition in the North has been much more challenging. “They’ve [Smithers Ski Club] been doing really well,” said Huxtable. “It’s kind of a rebuilding year for us, we’ve had trouble with retention in the alpine group which is eleven and up and this year we’ve really gotten our numbers back. We’re up to 22 members in that group and we expect to be at about 28 for next year. So our numbers are increasing in that age category and with that our ski skills are increasing.” On day two Oliemans brought home the gold for Smithers, after teams from PG and Whitehorse cleaned up in both the women’s men’s K/J divisions. “I thought I had a pretty good race,” Oliemans said. “The conditions are a bit different than normal, it’s a little slushier so that made it interesting but I think overall I did pretty good.” Press, Mcalonan and Huxtable rounded out the final in the E2 division followed by Hannah Buchanan picking up second in the E2 women’s category. The SSC would like to thank all their sponsors, Teck, RBC, Skeena Catskiing and Hudson Bay Mountain for their continued dedication to the club.

Tradesperson’s Tools Expenses What are the rules for tradespeople’s tools deduction? The total cost of new tools acquired by an employed tradesperson in a taxation year, in excess of $1,065, will be deductible up to maximum of $500 for that year. Employer certification that new tools are required for the job is required. What are the rules for the apprentice vehicle mechanics tools deduction? Qualifying individuals are allowed to deduct the cost of new tools, exceeding the greater of, $500 plus the Canada Employment Amount claimed and 5% of their apprenticeship income. The deduction is available to employee apprentices registered in a federal, provincial or territorial program leading to certification as a vehicle mechanic, for tool costs certified by the employer as having been incurred as a condition of the apprenticeship. Todd Larson & Associates CertiÀed General Accountant 3896 Second Avenue Smithers BC, V0J 2N0 Todd Larson, CGA Phone: 250-847-3939 Building Tomorrow Fax: 250-847-2969

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Smithers own Chantel Wickson leaves the gate during the second day of competition at the BC Alpine Northwest Zone Championships Sunday afternoon on Hudson Bay Mountain. Dan Mesec photo

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to the Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society by way of a 2 year lease agreement at $1.00 per year for Society storage purposes. Commonly known as part of 1621 Main Street and legally known as Lots 7 & 8, and 29 – 31, Block 140, Plan 1054. This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 847-1600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on our website at www.smithers.ca.

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In Brief SMXA revs them up! The Smithers Motocross Association will be holding their first race of the season April 21 at the SMXA Race Track, located between Telkwa and Smithers on Donaldson Road. Ride, trade, sell or show off your motocross gear all day. BBQ hours from 11am to 3pm. In itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short history the track has seen some serious action at the end of August last year, when a CMRC provincial Fall Series race hit the SMXA track, the first major event in the courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. With 109 members and counting the SMXA is growing quickly. For more information go to www.smxa.com.

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Ready Set Learn Events are open to all children 3 & 4 years old and their families. ParƟcipate in a variety of skill development acƟviƟes; enjoy a snack and story Ɵme as well as meeƟng school staī and community resource providers. Choose ONE event to aƩend and register at a school below: May 7th - Muheim Memorial Elementary School 9:30-11:45 am May 8th - Twain Sullivan Elementary School 9:30-11:45 am May 9th - Lake Kathlyn Elementary School 9:30-11:45 am May 10th - Telkwa Elementary School 9:30-11:45 am May 11th - Walnut Park Elementary School 9:30-11:45 am For more informaƟon: hƩp://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning 250.847.5517 Early Learning Coordinator “We gratefully acknowledge the financial contribution of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education.”

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REMEMBERING A FRIEND Friends of Sam Dennis celebrated the one-year anniversary of his passing by doing exactly what Sam would be doing, helping clean the streets of Smithers. The friends gathered and made their way down Main St. and picked up trash as they went along. Percy N. Hébert photo

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Town of Smithers Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaw will be considered at the public hearing: Bylaw No. 1683: Zoning change to permit a park use on the former Mohawk service station site.

Annual Spring 3-D Shoot April 28 & 29, 2012 SMITHERS, B.C. Held at the Archery Range behind the fall fair grounds REGISTRATION FRIDAY NIGHT 7:00 – 9:00PM SATURDAY 7:00 – 9:00AM 2 ROUNDS SATURDAY- 7:00-10:00 AM START 1 ROUND SUNDAY – 7:00-9:00 AM START

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LOCATION: 3813 Highway (shown on the map). PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 1683 is to rezone the property from Service Station Commercial (C-5) to Town Center Commercial (C-1) to permit a future park use. COPIES: The proposed bylaw can be viewed at the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers. ca. PUBLIC INPUT: Anyone who believes to be affected by the proposed bylaw is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council. Written submissions to be considered at the public hearing must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Town Office by no later than 4:00 pm on the day of the public hearing. CONTACT: For further information contact Alison Walker, Planner at (250) 847-1600 or awalker@smithers.ca. (Second of two notices)

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Grant Harris, publisher of the Interior News, right, presents Kent Coish, president of Smithers Minor Hockey with a donation of over $900.00. The funds were raised during an ad campaign congratulating the Smithers Steelheads on their great season.

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Enbridge rally slated The Friends of Morice-Bulkley, Friends of Wild Salmon and the Office of the Wet’suwet’en are holding a rally and march, April 23 to mark the beginning of the Joint Review Panel hearings, in Smithers, regarding the proposed Enbridge pipeline. Anyone wanting to participate is asked to meet at the corner of Main St. and Second Ave. at noon.

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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron vehicle regulations, ignoring stop signs, generally putting themselves at risk. I have noticed that it isn’t only bikers but vehicles as well that do not seem to understand what a four-way stop is. When I was taking driving lessons, many years ago, the instructor said that a stop sign meant coming to a full stop, that you should be able to actually turn your car off at the stop sign. With new drivers in my family I am once

again reminded of driving rules. Never hurts to brush up. For your bike, Bike Glow. A flexible, fashionable safety light that provides 360 degrees of protection, seen from more than 500 feet away. Like a long, L glowing cord that glow can be wrapped around the frame of aro you bike. Remember to wear R a helmet, ride in a straight line, make eye contact with drivers, stay safe. Earth Day Canada (EDC), a national environmental charity founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment, www. earthday.ca for simple, good-for-you actions that everyone can do for the environment. Earth Day April 22. Calling all 14 to 25 year olds.

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An opportunity to sell your wares at the Farmers’ Market. Make money by selling what you make, bake or grow. You will even receive help to get started. Learn about being an entrepreneur. Put together a summary explaining what you are going to sell (be creative), include information on your team, any marketing/advertising ideas, your budget. Submit to Mark Fisher, funfishfun@ yahoo.ca by May 15. More information www. bvfarmersmarket. com. Want a say in the Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal? Do it with art,

used in social awareness/activism in many ways throughout history. Express your feelings from your own heart and mind, respond to this mammoth project. Artistic expressions of all kinds, spoken words, music, literary, visual art, dance, drama. An event is scheduled at the Della Herman Theatre and the Rotunda Saturday June 2. Contact Perry Rath, gingerpearbear@ yahoo.com.for more information. Closing with: There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up. Booker T. Washington.

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Spring-time blossoms brighten day Walking the dog, can’t help but notice that spring is certainly trying to make an appearance. The air is filled with bird song, busy finding mates and food. Grass is turning green, buds on trees, all despite the remaining mounds of snow. Stopping at the dumpsters, the dog’s favourite place with tons of fascinating smells, at first I think it is bits of white paper then, looking closer, the bits of paper turn into crocuses. My whole day brightened by these tiny flowers blooming in a most unlikely place. At a recent Council meeting, one of the councillors noted that bike season is in full swing. His concern was that people did not seem to be paying attention to biking in a safe manner, ignoring common

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ow that was a nice day. I have an idea the temperature would have reached 15 or so. The snow melts, puddles form, mud gets muddy and the birds relish the spring day. The northeast was a bit cooler today but sunny and the birds were in that area in a big way. A couple more reports of robins. Marianne is surprised by the number of redpolls still feeding on the ground. This area has the same thing happening. I am told that one big flock will head north and another from the south fills in the void. What about hummingbirds I was asked today? I would say it is a bit early. Just the same it might be prudent to be at the ready with your white sugar and a clean feeder. The mixture is 4 parts water to one part sugar. Boil the sugar and water. Don’t use that red powder.

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FOR THE BIRDS Brenda Mallory Ih have a raven family nesting in my big pine trees. They find it difficult to get all the sticks brought in for the nest since the crows are not keen on the big bird in their territory. One raven will draw the crows away, the other raven makes a dash for the nest to deposit the stick. Quite a performance. Eugene from the northeast was saying the boreal chickadees have been picking up bits of horse hair for nesting material. I have seen the black-capped chickadees taking moose hair.

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Earlier this evening I saw a pair of mallards by my pond. They soon left for somewhere else. Still too much ice on the pond. Lots of raptors around now. Redtailed hawks in great numbers. Eagles flying over. merlins in most are areas. No reports yet of the kestrel but I am su sure they will be aro around soon. The varied thrush are here in greater numbers that other years.

Lots of juncos out and about as well. The purple finch has made an appearance in the Dawson Creek area. Saw my first swallows today. They will be in the northeast soon as well. Make sure you clean the swallow boxes. I was asked today if there is some way to keep squirrels away from bluebird nesting boxes. A good question. I am not sure what would work the best.

2011 Recipients Community Grant Program and Forest Stewardship & Innovation Grants Steelhead Society of BC BV Hospice Society Smithers Community Services Assoc. Smithers & Area Recycling Society Smithers Volunteer Ski Patrol BV Child Development Centre BV Historical & Museum Society Downtown Gateway Committee HIGH ROAD Services Society Friends of the Smithers Public Library Smithers Motocross Association BV Community Resources Board Back Country Horsemen BV Outdoor Recreation Society Central Park Building Society BV Otters Swim Club Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Assn. (BV Exhibition) Bulkley Backcountry Ski Society Bulkley Valley Backpackers Society Bulkley Valley Bowmen BV Senior Cohousing / Driftwood Foundation Society Smithers Curling Club NW Guide Outfitters/Rod & Gun Club Smithers Mountain Bike Association BC Cross-country Ski Club BV Nordic Centre Aboriginal Education – School District 54

Let me know if you have a good idea. Cranes have been reported east of here but as yet I have not seen any. How about you? Time to ready ourselves for the big spring display as those magnificent birds heading north. Time to leave you for another week. Thanks for reporting those birds to me when you call 250-846-5095. An e-mail is appreciated when it comes to mallory@bulkley.net.

Call for Regional Performers Get your Applications in Now!!! The Kispiox Valley Music Festival Performer’s Committee would like to invite all talented Regional performers from Prince George to Prince Rupert to send in their applications before the May 1st deadline; Bands, singer-songwriters, dancers, poets, storytellers, speakers, workshop facilitators, and other live performers of all ages are welcome to apply with an EPK to: kispioxvalleymusicfestival@gmail.com Or print & mail your application from our blog: kvmfperformerscommittee.wordpress.com *All regional performers receive a festival pass and hospitality while at the festival* This year, travel grants will only be given to regional performers who request funding; please state in your application whether Ànancial assistance will be required.

We look forward to your submissions! Please feel free to contact us with any questions…

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Community Grant Program – Call For Applications GRANT PROGRAM OBJECTIVE The Community Grant Program (CGP) was established as a means of distributing the profits derived from the operation of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest tenure back into the community. The key objective of the program is to provide support for a broad range of projects and initiatives that will return the greatest long term benefit to residents of the Bulkley Valley. Wetzin'kwa is now seeking grant applications for the 2012 CGP. Up to $120,000 will be distributed, with individual grant awards limited to a maximum of $10,000 per successful applicant.

COMPLETION TIMETABLE The application deadline for the current grant intake is May 31, 2012. Final Board decisions regarding successful grant applications are scheduled for June 25, 2012

ELIGIBILITY In order to qualify, proposals must be for activities carried out in the Moricetown, Smithers and Telkwa area by secular, not-for-profit organizations or registered charities. Grant funding may be applied to capital expenditures, staffing costs and/or program planning.

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Three students from the Gitxsan Wet’suwet’en Education program in Old Hazelton earned the chance to take their business plan to the next level with an invitation to attend the National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition finals in Winnipeg next May. The three young entrepreneurs, Bryan Beatty, Colin Teasdale and Karista Olson are taking their business plan titled Gitxsan Grease Trail Art Kits to the next round and everyone is very excited including their teacher, Kirsten Barnes. “You have to apply as a school and then you enter teams, and Sharon

Ness and I helped them out and then they choose the top business plans across Canada and they are invited to compete wherever the gala is and this year it’s in Winnipeg at the university,” Barnes explained. “It was pretty cool because we didn’t expect much except they promised us a new computer which we got. “We thought that was pretty good and then we got the news the three where chosen to go on to the finals” E-Spirit is a national business plan competition, hosted by the Business Development Bank of Canada, with more than 500 students participating every year in the four E-Spirit milestones. The BDC then offers

the students to attend the tradeshow and the final presentation round. For the competition, students can have teams of up to four members, supported by a teacher and a local business mentor. Then they come up with a business idea and develop it through all the planning stages. The finalists then present their business plans in front of a panel of judges and elders and the winners are revealed during a formal awards ceremony. The goal of E-Spirit is to provide students with, “A taste of the business world and to give them, through the competition process, the knowledge to succeed in today’s marketplace.” For Teasdale, the whole

process has done just that. “We created a business plan and have all the details worked out like who will be our buyers, where we will be distributed, how much the gas will cost, the building rental and on and on, it’s just so detailed,” he said. “We did ours on Grease Trail Art Kits because the Gitxsan Nation is very well known for their Grease Trails and where the Telegraph trail is now is built right where the Grease trail used to be. “The kits we are making will be sold to teach other people how to do Gitxsan Art.” As for the upcoming competition, Teasdale Karista Olson, left, Colin Teasdale and Bryan Beatty said although they are are heading to Winnipeg after becoming finalists in the nervous, they are up for BDC E-Spirit competition for their business plan in May. the challenge. Shannon Hurst photo See GWES on Page B

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Skeexwhl K’ali ‘aks It literally means darkness has befallen Gitxsan along the waterway we name ourselves after. This is how our elders describe multiple deaths in Gitxsan country. Some say those who have gone before are unhappy with our present situation. When we are called home, we usually have a say if you are ready. Each of the deceased Gitxsan house members were given a proper send-off to the spirit world by their families. One who was close to the Hereditary Chiefs think-tank we know as the GTS was Terry Jack, a long-time representative of the Wolf. He was a mild-mannered person we all miss. Terry belonged to the Galdo’o Wolf and he represented them and others very well.

At a time like this, respect for the deceased comes first. At one time, everything stopped while one lay in state. This is what they call ‘nii hlo’o. I believe the word derives from one ready for cremation as it was at the turn of the 20th century. This still happens today, in varying degrees. The only time we saw a worse death rate was the smallpox at first contact. My grandfather told me as many as ten

deaths happened in one day. The sick buried fellow Gitxsan and were overwhelmed. Some were buried in shallow graves. Rather than homemade caskets by the father clan, they used cedar bark in some cases to wrap the dead. Just like yesteryear, we will have to be resilient when death quietens down. Gitxsan business has pitted two sides against each other. The Hereditary Chiefs are not moving hastily since there is much grief in Gitxsan country. We can only ask the creator to have mercy on us so that we find our way to some sort of smooth sailing. Life needs to get better for all Gitxsan. I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

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GWES students off to nationals in Winnipeg GWES From B1 “We’re going to present our entrepreneurship plan with every detail memorized and it is going to be great fun,” he said. “If we win we’ll get international recognition and although I’ll be pretty nervous, it’s going to be a lot of fun and totally worth it.” For teammate and fellow entrepreneur Beatty, the whole experience is something to be enjoyed.

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B.C. allows alcohol in movie theatres By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press

The B.C. government has created a new liquor licence that allows theatres to serve alcohol during movie showings. Rich Coleman, the cabinet minister responsible for B.C. liquor and gambling policy, says the change will eliminate red tape for theatres that could get a licence to serve alcohol for live events, but at the same time couldn’t show movies

in the same place. The new licence will allow theatres to serve drinks in the lobby. However, patrons won’t be able to take drinks to their movie seat unless the room is adults-only. Coleman said unlike the stands at a hockey game or out in a well-lit lobby, it’s difficult for operators to see if minors are sneaking drinks in a dark theatre. A multiplex cinema now has the option of designating one theatre for adults only

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and serving drinks, an approach that has caught on in other jurisdictions along with larger seats and tables. The licence would also cover an adultsonly lounge adjacent to the theatre. Other theatres that have live shows will be able to take part in film festivals without having to close their bar or apply for a new

licence. “People are trying to save the older theatres, where it’s just a single-screen operation, and trying to have two types of business in order to basically survive and make those older traditional heritagetype theatres work,” Coleman said. Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba already have similar licences

for movie theatres. Jeremy Bator, president of the Motion Picture Theatre Association of B.C., praised the move. “These changes will have a positive impact on so many levels, including increased jobs, a better guest experience and a more level playing field in the increasingly

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Gathering of Nations to address poverty and racism By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

Hazelton Secondary School teacher Barb Janzee is getting excited about hosting a “Gathering of Nations.” The gathering is addressing poverty and racism in the North during a special conference next week and wants everyone to take have the opportunity to get involved. “We really want to have the local community take advantage of the fact that Dr. Martin Brokenleg will be here,” she said. “It’s really exciting that we are hosting a Northwest Region Education Conference

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and communities,” he said. “We must form new tribes for all our children so there will be no psychological orphans.” In addition to the speakers, there will be cultural tours, Gidahmes Dancers and a variety of workshops. Registration is $100 for Administrators, $75 for Educators and comity members and $25 for parents and students and the deadline is this Friday. For registration forms or to get involved call Jody Tetreau or Barb Janze for details at 250842-5214 or 250-8420428 or email jody. tetreau@cmsd.bc.ca or barbara.janze@ cmsd.bc.ca.

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Northwest Science Fair highlights young scientists For the second year, the Northwest Regional Science Fair was held at Hazelton Secondary school and as with the previous year, it was a wonderful event. There really is nothing like a young and inspired mind to get the wheels turning and also prove that there is so much talent and great ideas found within the youth in the world. This year I was once again more than impressed with the not only the level of the science projects from across the North but also the way in which many young minds work. I truly believe the big companies of the world should take more time to not only talk to the younger generations but also

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give them the opportunity to come up with solutions to current problems both environmentally and economically. While there were so many great projects this year and an impressive number

of elementary school projects I would like to mention a few that made me go wow! The first was a project titled Clean Up That Mess by a young mind that found a phenomenal way to clean up oil. With the ever present threat of oil spills in the world this young man was wa inspired by the Enbridge En “My Hair Cares” Ca hoax last year. He decided to see not no only if hair would work wo but how well it would. He then took it one step further seeing as hair is a hard thing to come by in quantity and discovered that dog hair was an excellent solution. Not only did it clean up the oil just as well as the current polymer product used

but he determined that it was by far the best alternative as it was free and there were enough dog groomers in the northwest alone that could provide enough hair to clean up a sizeable spill. Not only is it free, it didn’t need to be manufactured and it was a double bonus as it was better to use it to build booms to clean up oil than fill the local landfills. In addition there were other projects that looked at new ways to solve other problems or answer questions such as how does music affect students and animals or what makes certain music more appealing to listeners. There were projects on icebergs, alternative

electricity, skin and nerve sensitivity, birds, vitamins that don’t dissolve and on and on. There really isn’t enough time or room to tell everyone about all the great projects and young minds I had the wonderful

opportunity to meet and see this past weekend. I strongly suggest that parents help inspire their children to get involved in the local science fair projects next year and I also highly recommend that

everyone and anyone visit the science fairs next year. You might be surprised at how incredible the young minds in our area are and you never know, you might even be shocked at what you learn.

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Recycling your milk containers is easy. Simply rinse them out and bring them with your bottles and cans on your next Return-It Depot trip. Last year Return-It collected over 630,000 kg of milk containers for recycling. Help us recycle even more.

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Information

BC ARTS And Culture week is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending the great events that are being presented in your community from April 22-28. www.bcartsweek.org.

Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726.

Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

BC ARTS And Culture Week is here! From April 22-28, arts councils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org

Information AA MEETING, HAZELTON Sundays, 7 p.m. Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Christine Wesley Room. For information phone 250-842-5694 AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m. Men’s Meeting, Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm.

PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611. SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 noon, Al Oeming Park; Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505. Canada’s Best. www.aloemingauctions.com. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides ﬁnes of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

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ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Ofﬁce hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information.

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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WORK From home, turn 10hr./week into excellent income free online training. www.freedom nan.com (250) 286-3292

Education/Trade Schools

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Obituaries

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Obituaries

• SUSHI • RIEDEL • HENCKELS KNIVES •

Kitchen Works THE PLACE TO BE REGISTERED FOR THE MOST PRACTICAL AND BEAUTIFUL GIFTS!

Marisca Dekkema & Devin Bakker May 10, 2012 Meghan Dejong & Kevin Reid August 4, 2012 At Kitchen Works ~ Receive a special gift when you register. ~ “Refer a friend bonus” – check for details ~ Receive a completion voucher to be used after your wedding. ~ Tell your guests where you are registered.

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Help Wanted ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume: humanresources@arcticco-op.com

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. APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

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or fax: 204-632-8575. EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ beneﬁt package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com

PART-TIME SEASONAL HELP needed for the spring season. Gardening experience required. Apply in person to: ALPINE PLANT WORLD 3441 - 19th Avenue, Smithers (behind Frontier Chrysler)

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Norman Derward Hogg October 13, 1931 to March 20, 2012

Norman passed away at the Smithers Bulkley Lodge on March 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife Pat, children: Marjorie Whitwell, Steven (Linda) Hogg, step-children, Rick (Tammy) Karrer, Sharon (Richard) Bohn, Don (Coralee) Karrer, 11 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and sister Sylvia (Tony) Bulka. Norm was born in Saskatchewan and grew up in White Rock. He owned a logging truck business in Terrace until 1973. He moved to Penticton where he was an owner/operator of a long haul transport truck until he retired. After moving north to Smithers in 2007, he kept busy with woodworking, painting, fishing, trips in the RV, and family. A family gathering will be held to celebrate his life. He will be sadly missed.

Daycare Centers

Discovery House Day Care 3675 Alfred Avenue

Check us out at smithersdaycare.ca Our commitment is to provide Contact Bridgette at quality care in a safe environment, 250-847-0036 with a focus on learning through play. Flexible pricing for part time.

MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND ATTENDANT The Town of Smithers is currently seeking a qualiﬁed individual(s) to provide, under contract, the services of a municipal campground attendant for Riverside Municipal Campground & RV Park, located at the northerly end of 19th Avenue in Smithers. This contract would run annually from approximately Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Day with a rate of pay of $65 per day, plus 6% of campground revenue. The contractor must reside on site, 7 days per week in an RV (not provided), for the duration of the contract with full hook up provided by the Town at no cost to the contractor. A full description of the responsibilities of this contract can be found on the Town’s website www.smithers.ca or picked up from Municipal Hall. Interested parties should submit a letter outlining their experience and include two references, by 4:00 pm on April 27th, 2012 to the attention of: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601

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NADINA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. Houston Industrial Park, Houston, BC

SERVICE WRITER/ WARRANTY CLERK WANTED Must be computer capable. Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Please send resume/application to: hfennema@nadinatruckservice.ca WESTERN STAR/STERLING TRUCKS

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Must be able to work flexible hours.

Please apply with resume to the Hudson Bay Lodge Only successful applicants will be contacted.

FULL TIME SALES POSITION

Oscar’s Source for Sports has an immediate opening for a full time sales position. Computer knowledge and a great attitude would be a valued asset.

Experienced Diamond Drillers – North West Territories

Cabo Drilling Corp, one of Canada’s larger mineral drilling services companies, is searching for seasoned Surface Diamond Drillers for projects in Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon, and Central America. Your ability to drill in various terrains, and through various ground conditions, is complemented by your proven adaptability and ability to work as a team player. These positions offer a competitive base wage and production bonuses. Canadian based employees are eligible to participate in group bene¿ts. Experienced helpers are encouraged to apply. Please forward resume in con¿dence to: jamesg@cabo.ca

PERRY & COMPANY

Corporate Records Clerk Required Immediately This position will require a conÀdent and reliable individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will be organized, discreet, and possess a high level of client-care with a conÀdent and conÀdential work approach. Please apply by email to christine@perryco.ca or in person at 1081 Main Street, Smithers, B.C.

Apply with resume to Steve Hidber at 1214 Main Street, Smithers, BC

Inside Sales Opportunity B.V. Home Centre Telkwa is looking for a fulltime, seasonal, in-store sales person to start immediately. The position will last until late fall. Experience in retail building supply or construction industry a deﬁnite asset but will train the right individual. We’re looking for a team player who can handle the occasional stress associated with providing excellent customer service. Must be capable of learning our computer system. Competitive wage. Please drop-off or email or resume and covering letter to travis@bvhome.ca or fax to 250-846-5807. BV Home Centre Telkwa

Bookkeeper Required Camps

Summit Camps, a Smithers based camp and catering service provider, is looking for an experienced part time or contract book keeper. Duties will include: • Payroll oversight • Accounts payable and receivable management • Bank and GL reconciliations • CCRA remittances • Yearend preparation Fluency in Simply Accounting required. Please email resume to info@summitcamps.ca

CALDERWOOD REALTY 250-847-9222 250-8479222 RECEPTIONIST/ADMINSTATIVE ASSISTANT

Local Internet Service Provider looking to Ànd a P/T highly energetic, self motivated

Online Media Marketing Manager Involves writing, editing, publishing web content & communications material. Requires a thorough knowledge of internet marketing and measurement techniques. You should be an avid user of social networks. In your cover letter please include links to your current personal or professional social media proÀles. Details on our webpage. Resume to Cybernet Communications info@cybernetcom.ca

Calderwood Realty is currently accepting applications for a full time front of¿ce person. Duties will include answering multi-line telephone, greeting customers, imputing computer data, maintaining website & ¿ling system, supervising reception area and assisting with administration roles when required. Applicants should be personable & detail oriented, have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to multi-task & prioritize. Pro¿ciency in Microsoft Of¿ce is preferred. Compensation will be based on experience. E-mail your resume to “Of¿ce Manager” caldacct@telus. net or deliver in person to 1175 Main St. Smithers. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2012. Calderwood Realty thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment

Help Wanted

RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Help Wanted

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

You’ll love being on the other side of the counter

Now Hiring Full-Time Front Counter Daytime Staff What you’ll love: • Flexible Hours • Health Benefits • Scholarship program • Free Uniforms • Paid Training

Apply Now Smithers, Highway 16 with resume

Currently, there is a career opportunity in Smithers for a:

WAREHOUSE SUPPORT – BRANCH Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks according to documented quality system procedures and loading/unloading delivery vehicles, verifying merchandise with documents. You will also be required to ¿ll, package and verify customer orders from stock and deliver to the shipping area. You will be responsible for counting all packaged pieces and pallets and ensuring vehicle is loaded, in a safe manner, with the correct shipment. You will observe safety policies and procedures of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and any other pertinent legislation. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse and performing other branch support duties including delivery driving and/or customer service as required. Completion of a high school diploma, or the equivalent work experience, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis are essential. You are able to prioritize tasks and complete them in an accurate and timely manner. You have basic math pro¿ciency along with the ability to read and write English. Your proven customer service skills and good telephone manners are coupled with the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, computerized, team environment. Previous warehousing experience would be an asset as would knowledge of the handling of dangerous goods and WHMIS regulations. The successful candidate’s compensation package will include a competitive salary, a comprehensive bene¿ts package and excellent potential for career advancement. Applicants are to forward their resumé by May 2nd, 2012 to:

Acklands-Grainger Inc., Attn: Louis Vertue @ 3143 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Email Address: vertuel@agi.ca Fax Number: 250-847 3904 Mailing Address: PO Box 2666, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Acklands - Grainger Inc. ensures equality in the recruitment and selection process by making employment decisions based on quali¿cations, relevant experience, knowledge and capability, demonstrated skills and accomplishments. We thank you in advance for considering Acklands - Grainger Inc., but only those candidates being considered will be contacted. No agency solicitation or phone calls please. Come visit us at www.acklandsgrainger.com

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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy Computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

NEEDED. HEAVY Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

Employment

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Field/Engineer Layout Kitimat, BC Canada. Supervise project layouts Responsible for construction quality control, in particular, ensuring that the materials installed in the project are in the proper locations and are the correct materials. Analyze construction drawings for dimensional and quality control purposes and coordinates with the Project Engineer to clarify discrepancies. Use precision computerized equipment to deﬁne points of control and ensure the work is being installed true and plump. Responsible for coordinating with other construction trades to ensure that all are using appropriate control points. High School Diploma or equivalent; or 4 to 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Line and Grade Persistent for Perfection This work will start 5/1/12 Please respond to this ad by 5/1/12 Please respond via email by placing Field Engineer in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to fax 780-485-6722, humanresources@ tritonprojects.com MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Superintendent /Project Manager Prince Rupert Paving and General Contracting Company require a Superintendent for its local and surrounding area operations. Adventure Paving is seeking an individual to oversee the following duties. • • • •

Daily crew and equipment scheduling. Supervision of construction and paving projects. Surveying experience is an asset. Project estimating

The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with the public and be familiar with Microsoft software. Candidates should also be self motivated and have the ability to work with a team to achieve results in a union environment. Adventure Paving offers a competitive wage and benefit plan. In case you are applying outside of the area; we commit to pay the transportation cost and some living expenses until relocated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 250 627-9815 Qualified candidates are invited to forward their resumes to: PO Box 809, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3X7 Or by Fax: 250 627-8648 Or by Email to: wbeal@ycs.bc.ca

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Environmental Technician RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the responsibilities will include but not limited to: conducting general water quality monitoring programs as per permit and regulation requirements, maintaining environmental documentation and filing protocols, maintain and calibrate field equipment, report preparation, environmental inspections and general laboratory work. The majority of the work is conducted outside under a variety of conditions and requires the candidate to be reasonably fit. QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates possessing a University degree in Environmental Sciences or a Diploma in Environmental Technology or related field with 2-3 years experience in a relevant field. • Work independently and safely with minimal supervision • ATV, snowmobiling, boating experience and 4x4 pick ups • Solid computer skills including MS Office • Previous experience in a mining or industrial setting • Must have a valid BC driver’s license 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:

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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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay REG. POLLED Hereford bulls for sale. Also, round hay bales 4’x5’, barn stored, no rain, $45/bale. Call (250)846-5494 The Gattiker Farm.

Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

$400 & Under

Misc. for Sale

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.

MOVING! Selling burgundy leather zero clearance reclining sofa, 1.5 yrs old, $400. Hall tree bench, $140. Saunders 5 shelf bookcase, $40. (250)847-2559

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MIKES AUCTION LTD.

HYBRID BULLS FOR SALE POLLED Red Angus/ Fleckvieh Simmental cross 250-846-5550 / 250-877-2060

Pets

$300 & Under

$400 & Under RADIANCE direct vent gas heater c/w chimney. $320.00 Call: 250-877-6232

Eavestrough

Continuous Aluminum Gutters 250-846-5509

Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley for over 16 years Willy Verhelst

Misc Services

BARB’S TRUCKING

BParking Lot sweeping Estimates available Fully Insured Smithers & Area

MOVING SALE

Heavy Duty Machinery

WASHER & dryer, top-loader, older, but works well, bone colour. $250 obo. 877-3438

Eavestrough

Garage Sales

Assortment of household items

Watch future papers for complete listings.

FRIENDLY family pet, 7 wk Cairn cross, light brindle, 1 male, 1 female. $400 each. 778-930-1883.

WANTING to buy old tractors, any condition. Have various parts for sale. Clutch and pressure plates, engines, steering gears boxing, tires, hydraulic pumps, spools, cylinders for more. (250)846-5202

3715 - 13th Ave, Smithers Sat., April 21 & Sun.,22 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days

(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

SILKY, soft cavalier spaniels, 1st vaccine, health guarantee, references. $400 each. 778930-1883.

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

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Livestock

Kiefer 3 Horse Trailer 12,000

846-5714

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082

Sporting Goods GOLF CART Club car 2005 for sale, prefect running order. $3,200. Phone (250)877-1147. 2197 Cote Rd, Smithers.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2 BDRM, 1 bath house on 5 acres on Grantham Rd, 40min from Smithers, 10 min from Houston, wood/elec heat, cozy & quiet. $159,000. 877-9608 4 bedroom house in New Hazelton. 2.5 reno’d baths, jet tub, custom birch kitchen, ﬁnished basement with work room and games room w pool table. Corner lot, gardens, fruit trees. Comes with F/S/DW/W/D. $159,000 250-842-5205 or 778-202-0480

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Exams & Vaccinations Quill & Abscesses Minor Surgery Acupuncture Herbal Formulas

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Sliding back door, front door, inside movable panel, aluminum construction.

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EXAMS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR PET’S HOME!

Call Rick 778-210-0066

Merchandise for Sale

250-847-5321 Medical Supplies

Medical Supplies

FOR SALE

Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter TE889-4, includes battery charger. $1,800 obo Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter Sovereign, 10-yrs-old, does not include battery charger. $800 obo. Ladies foldup travel bike, hardly used. $200.

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Houses For Sale

Other Areas

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NOVA SCOTIA Rural waterfront lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

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1978 BRONCO restoration project for sale. 75% done, all the hard stuff is complete. Numerous updates done, EFI engine, Auto OD trans. etc. (250)877-2042

1993 Class C Motorhome

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent SMITHERS, 1 bdrm apt, close to town. $550/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269.

Country Living at its best 5 acres located 5 mins to Smithers, 2400 sq.ft. home, updated, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas ﬁreplace, 5 appl. incl., 2 sundecks & hottub, garage and carport, wrap around driveway. Contact 250-870-6173.

Cottages / Cabins

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

Off Road Vehicles

1993 F150 4x4, G/C, $2500. Jason 250-877-8816.

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - ﬁt your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

1995 TOYOTA 4x4 std, c/w canopy, winter tires. $5,000 obo. (250)842-6608

Scrap Car Removal

FURNISHED CABIN ON TYHEE LAKE. Quiet location, scenic view. Satellite TV. Appropriate for single person. N/P, N/S. 250-846-9636.

HOUSE FOR SALE OR TRADE custom built in 2009, 2 bdrm plus den in loft, 2 bthrm designer home, country setting on private 5 acres. Above Seymour Lake on Whistler Road. Need to sell as our family is growing $385,000. 250-8479988 or paddy.hirshﬁeld@gmail.com

FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $225 week utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250847-3961 Glacier View RV Park

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2004 Citation 10’8” Camper Like new, hardly used. In heated, dry storage 6 months of every year.

19,500

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Trucks & Vans

2000 F150 2WD Good condition, c/w winter tires on rims.

Homes for Rent NEAR downtown Smithers. Three bedroom unit available May 1. 250.847.5872.

2,000

Suites, Lower 1 BDRM suite on beautiful Tyhee Lake. $550/mth incl. util., Satellite, ofﬁce & storage. N/S, N/P. Move in May 15-June 1. (250)846-9358.

Lots

847-1464

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 Tow pkg, roof rack, 95,000 km, std, new battery, A/C, great shape. Will deliver.

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LOT for sale on Schibli St., Smithers. Call 250-846-5993

Aircraft

RARE building lot in Smithers. Located on the hill on 16th ave. Quiet street. Close to riverside trails and parks. Zoned R1. $92,500. 250-877-9323 or macleanmail@gmail.com

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

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2.19 acre lot on paved road 3.5 km from Smithers on sunny side of valley. Contact Sandra today for a viewing!

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“Home of a Million Parts”

Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

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Cars - Domestic

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Cars - Domestic

Visit us online at:

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1-800-559-7288

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• Eco Friendly & money saving • Preserve natural resources • Save valuable land¿ll • Provide tested OEM repair parts at a fraction of the price

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11,900 obo 250-877-9608

miles

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Cars - Domestic

21,000

SMALL CABIN in Telkwa on Bulkley River N/S N/P $550/mth + util. (250)847-4561

PERFECT STARTER HOME OR FOR DOWNSIZING 1274 sq ft 2 bedroom completely renovated, new roof, foundation, natural gas furnace, concrete sidewalks, garden shed, Has fenced yard, nice garden; new ﬂoors, paint...lots of light..open ﬂoor plan. Within 2 blocks of downtown. Located 3983 2nd Ave, Smithers. Asking $225,000.0 Call 250-8474854 or email young.angelajerry7@gmail.com for more info or to view.

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Tioga Montarra, 29’ E350 Ford Chassis, 54,000 kms, very good condition.

2003 Hummer H2 full load; leather, sunroof, 6 cd changer; bush guard and running boards; air ride; Onstar, 3rd seat; V8 6L. Excellent condition. $17000. call 250.842.0433 evenings. •

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Recreational/Sale

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THREE RIVERS REPORT

Hazelton’s Calhoune celebrates Doula month Calhoune is just one of nine doula’s currently offering their services in the Hazelton area. She said she feels offering this kind of service is a real asset to not only the Hazelton’s but women everywhere. “I thought it would be great to highlight we have a lot of really positive things around maternity in the Hazelton’s especially when it comes to doula’s,” she said. “The job is not medical but it is all about physical and emotional support for the mom. There is some really great research to support the fact that a mother who has a doula for their birth feels much more positive about the birthing process

By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

While May is a month of many things including Mother’s Day it is also the International Doula Month and for Hazelton resident Judy Calhoune, it is a reason to celebrate. The Greek word doula means a “woman who serves” although it is now used to refer to a well trained and educated professional who “provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and just after birth,” as well as provide practical and emotional support during the postpartum period.

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because they feel more supported. This is true even if a women who has a C-section.” For Calhoune, there are many great reason’s to have a doula as well as many great rewards to being one. “For me I am so humbled by parents inviting me into the most intimate part of their life to witness their miracle and I never fail to see that as just that, a miracle, it is amazing,” she shared. “You think about how amazing it is to become a mom so having someone else to witness that is can also be quite remarkable.” According to research, the studies have shown that when doula’s attend

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birth, labor can be shorter with fewer complications and babies tend to be healthier and breast feed more easily DONA International states. Calhoune also explained that many people think it is just for the birth but the care and support can go on for as long as mother needs after their child is born. “It supports labour, delivery and breast feeding and they are one of the people that can provide continuity throughout the entire peri-natal period, which means before, during and after birth,” she said. “There’s a lot of research out there and some great information for expecting mothers who

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would like to know more.” In addition to providing doula services in the Hazeltons, Calhoune also explained there are a lot of training opportunities for people who are considering becoming trained. “We have another doula training course coming up,” she said. The course runs from April 27 to April 30 and it’s offered through the Northwest Community College,” she said. “Training is a 30-hour college course but there is a lot of reading and practice after that to get your certification. “It took me about three years to get certified which in turn means you know you can really trust

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NEW LISTING

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the doula as you know she has undergone a lot of training to become certified. We’re also going to hold a couple of open houses for those that want to know more sometime in May. “We’ll be holding one at the Learning Shop during the day and another at the New Hazelton meeting place in the evening, but the date has yet to be announced.” For more information on how to find a doula or how to get certified or to learn more about the program, people in the Hazelton’s can contact a central number at 250877-2813 or for more information on line, visit dona.org.

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

NEW LISTING

$79,500

NEW LISTING

$134,500

1550 Aldous St, Hazelton

1173 Hunter Ave, Telkwa

1965 – 22nd Avenue

2481 Carr Rd, Seymour Lake

#7 Mountain View MHP

5631 Grieder Road

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4.24 acre trailer park 2 bedroom house, duplex, 14’ wide 13 pads, workshop, on paved drive www.realesatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers NEW LISTING

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Located 10 min from Smithers Updated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finished basement, 2 car garage Big yard, gazebo, shed, fencing

Ron Lapadat

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2 bedroom riverfront 1.15 acres Vaults, maple floors, new bath 20x24 workshop, Mtn views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$279,000

mls n217185

$219,000

Custom built 4300 sq. ft. home Semi detached office space 5 baths, 1 acre close to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$262,500

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Very nice 3 bedroom mobile 1996 14x66 with additions Skylight, sundeck, fenced yard Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$499,000

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Investment/revenue property 3.6 acres between Smithers/Telkwa Solid older mobile, pole barn Mobile rental pad w/long term tenant

Charlie McClary

$349,000

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$42,500

5636 Grieder Road

1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa

1410 Cottonwood St, Telkwa

1545 Kidd Road

2010 Aveling Coalmine Rd

#76 Hudson Bay MHP

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‘05 Winfield mobile, 420sf addition 3 bdrm, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling A-1 zoned easy access, open design Great ground for shop, parkng dev.

Charlie McClary

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3 bedroom, 2 storey home 2 bathrooms, den on main floor Family and rec. room in basement Huge, private deck, detached shop

Donna Grudgfield

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4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms New roof, vinyl windows, furnace Attached garage, corner lot Home based business (hair salon)

Donna Grudgfield

$314,500

$309,500

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2 storey home on small acreage 4 bedroom, 3 bath, country kitchen Detached garage/shop and barn www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$349,000

mls n209393

5 acres, waterfront, private 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, lg kitchen Veranda, landscaped, treed www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$895,000

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3 bedrooms with mud room addtn Newer furnace, vinyl windows Some newer flooring, newer hwt Quick possession is available

Ron Lapadat

$269,900

mls n216068

$194,900

1723 Tower Road, Telkwa

4024 Walnut Drive

3634 Fourteenth Avenue

5179 Raceway Road

4210 Second Avenue

3917 Third Avenue

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3 bdrm, 3 bath rancher w/ basement View location with one acre Open layout, wrap around deck Easy walk to Telkwa Elementary

Ron Lapadat

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Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedroom, 3 level Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings Sunken living room, fireplace

Peter Lund

$284,500

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Updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home 2 gas fp, full completed basement Vaults, sundeck, quality Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$435,000

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160 acres, 10 minutes west Hardwood, vaults, great views Geothermal heating HRV unit Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$255,000

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Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Vaulted ceilings, new paint Large shop, gardens, paved drive Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$469,500

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Great freshly updated 2 bedroom Large bathroom, modern kitchen Large 75x125 lot, walk to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

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$519,900

$389,500

3726 Thirteenth Avenue

5360 Aspen Road

545 Columbia Street

995 Freeland Road

5200 Aspen Road

1306 Kitwanga back road

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Energy efficient home 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 fireplaces Garage and fenced yard

Sandra Hinchliffe

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Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net

Great location and view Good pasture, spring fed creeks Quality 6 bedroom, 3 bath home Carport, workshop, lean to

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

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Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

2 acres, riverfront 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Excellently maintained & updated 3 tier deck, great landscaping

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

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Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

13.53 acres by Seymour Lake 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Log home, 2 car garage 16x32 workshop

Donna Grudgfield

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

mls n217102

3 bedroom quality rancher, 5acre Year round creek, fenced for horses 24x28 shop, 32x32 pole barn Close to town, mtn view, greenhouse

Donna Grudgfield

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

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Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

Lazy T Ranch on Skeena River Hobby farm, 96 acres, fenced Numerous outbuildings Guest house, hay, animal barn

Alida Kyle

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

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Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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