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Timber and job loss estimates found in a confidential ministry report are sharpening the debate on whether Victoria should relax forestry rules to ease the impact of the mountain pine beetle. The Bulkley timber-supply area was left out of the report, which focused on four timber areas with a higher share of pine trees: the Lakes, Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake. It estimates that without opening up protected areas and harvesting low-volume stands, up to 12,000 forestry jobs will disappear from that region. Changing the rules could save up to 3,500 jobs, the report says, but that job-saving potential is much lower in the Lakes and Quesnel areas than in Prince George and Williams Lake. On April 16, Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach joined four other northwest mayors in signing a letter to Premier Christy Clark saying they need a more
detailed understanding of the available timber supply before they can support the changes. While expressing sympathy for the situation prompting the changes, the destruction of Burns Lake’s only sawmill and chief employer, the mayors said, “We want to ensure these remedies do not have a negative impact on the survival of our own community.” Since the Hampton Affiliates sawmill was destroyed by an explosion and fire in January, a provincial recovery team led by forestry consultant and former “beetle boss” Bob Clark has worked on a plan to secure enough timber to allow Hampton to rebuild the mill. The plan isn’t expected until May 1, but MLAs on the recovery team have toured several northern B.C. towns to float its key proposals. Among the more controversial changes are plans to cut into future forestry reserves and relax logging restrictions in scenic areas, wildlife corridors, and oldgrowth areas. See TIMBER on Page A2
Smithers 2012 Budget to achieve council goals By Dan Mesec Smithers/Interior News
After unveiling their 2012 budget and five-year plan, Smithers council now looks to adopt the budget and initiate plans to fix roads and move ahead with projects like the second sheet of ice and a water
main looping along Railway Avenue. “This budget puts a high priority on fixing the roads,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “Everyone’s aware of the challenges we face and the current condition of the roads isn’t acceptable. “The reality is we haven’t invested
enough in the maintenance of our roads and streets. The town has set aside $400,000 for road maintenance. “Council has chosen to tackle the issue and to make some progress on getting on top of the problem.” Although the fiveyear plan sets out a
number of projects to be completed there are other projects high on everyones list of improvements they want to see. In the past, council took $100,000 out of land sales reserves which isn’ta statutory reserve,Councillor xxxx Bandstra explained.
“Each year there’s about $170,000 dollars budgeted for major patch work.” However, in 2004 a study outlined what Smithers needed to allocate to ensure roads were maintained to a suitable degree. It noted council should have spent about $400,000 a year
to maintain the roads. “But because there was nothing in the budget for roads we had to start which was the result of this council,” Bandstra said. “So we’re putting $400,000 out of reserves into some major repair work this year.” See Budget on Page A3
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Timber discussions Extracurricular excluding First Nations activities axed From Timber on A1 Doug Donaldson, NDP MLA for Stikine, noted the confidential draft memo to the B.C. Liberal cabinet was quickly taken off the internet Tuesday after it was brought up in question period by independent Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson. “It really brings up the issue of transparency,” Donaldson said. He adding that while B.C. Liberal members of the Burns Lake recovery team said they are discussing timber options with northern communities, the confidential memo said Hampton Affiliates needs its answer by April 30
if it’s to rebuild the mill. Along with municipalities, Donaldson said the government should have already started consulting First Nations, including the Wet’suwet’en, about the proposed changes to forestry rules. “They have hereditary territory in the areas being considering for these increased cutting options,” he said. “On the consultation front, if you don’t start early, you’re setting yourself up for unnecessary delays, for sure.” Finally, Donaldson said the B.C. Liberals have under-funded forest inventories
so long there is no longer enough solid data to make longterm decisions on timber supply. Citing a February report by the Auditor-General criticizing B.C.’s lack of timber objectives, Donaldson said it’s clear that under the B.C. Liberal’s watch, the forests ministry now has an incomplete timber inventory, understaffing, and inaccurate projections regarding forest growth and yield. “If you don’t have those three things in place, it’s really hard to look at options around timber allocation because you don’t actually know what’s out on the land base.”
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Teachers in the Northwest were holding meetings throughout the region as teachers prepare to withdraw from extracurricular activities in the hope to push the province to repeal Bill-22. Last month legislation was passed to end teacher job action that has been continuos since the start of the school year in September. However, as the BCTF attempts to dig in once more the future of sports teams and after school student clubs hang in the balance. “Today we are having a zone meeting of the North coast,” said Karin Andrews,
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Roads major priority for five-year plan BUDGET from p. A1 Council has also allocated $200,000 a year following the 2012 season to keep up with disintegrating streets. Another budget highlight is the finalization of sale and purchase agreements with Ambleside North Ltd. The agreement covers 44 acres of town-owned land in the Willowvale subdivision for new residential housing lots. The issue had been on council’s to-do list for sometime now. As well as committing nearly $4,000,000 for the second sheet of ice project, council also approved $30,000 for the Downtown Entrance project to make upgrades to the court in front of the Central Park Building. Though unusual, this years budget also had it’s surprises. Council was forced to increase the 2012 RCMP Municipal Tax revenue by five per cent to accommodate inflating contract and facility costs for the local detachment. “Of course with the RCMP we have a surprise,�
“We can grow our community particularly to what is going on in the Northwest.� — Councillor Mark Bandstra
Bandstra said. “With the rent increase virtually doubling because it’s federally owned. “It’s been at that rent for twenty years so there’s a reason its gone up. “So that’s a surprise we didn’t put all of that increase into this years budget, we do have some surplus left there that we’re using but we’re going to have to build that increase in over the next couple of years. “But I guess we have to be thankful we have protection services.� However, one thing that stood out in the five-year plan is an allocation of $5,000,000 for a new library in 2014. Although the project is not yet funded and is
more of a wish list item for council than a shovel ready project for Smithers, it does demonstrate the intent and optimism of council to see another major ‘dream big’ project come to fruition in the near future. “It looks good in the budget even though there’s no corresponding revenue that goes with it, so that’s the challenge,� Bandstra explained. “But neither was there with the rink and that’s fifteen years ago and now it looks like were getting close to doing something,� he said. “So when you look at the five year budget it really is intent. “It’s a plan and when we talked to the library group
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Smithers Mayor, Taylor Bachrach took part in a ride along with two members of the Measuring up the North Committee to address some issues of accessibility and the improvements Smithers desperately needs. “The purpose of to day is because the Mayor wanted to have a first hand experience of what it’s like if your handy capped and you have to ride one of these things around town,” as Measuring up the North Committee Chair Margie Lubbers motions to her scooter. “There are some bad spots that you have to go over or around and he wanted to have a look for himself, so I said okay we’ll do that.” With a growing elderly population and the need to be an inclusive community the Mayor took a tour of town in a scooter Thursday afternoon to witness first hand the kind of accessibility infrastructure Smithers is lacking. “I’m looking forward to two things: one is the opportuni-
ty to learn a little bit more about some of the accessibility challenges out there in the community to see some of the improvements we’ve invested in over the years in terms of making it easier for people to access the curbs and sidewalks, things like that,” he said. “I’m also looking forward to ridding a mile in the seat of someone who relies on scooters to get around town. I think it will help see things from their perspective a little bit better.” Minimal curbcuts and roads are a constant struggle for some citizens who require a wheel chair or motorized scooter to get around. Including finding handicapped accessible washrooms in the downtown core as well as a place to charge up scooters and other motorized vehicles that help citizens with a handicap. “Somebody just pointed out to me that we don’t have any public bathrooms especially along the perimeter trail,” said Lubbers. “There may be people who are handicapped in that regard. Especially out of town people. Those of us who live
here usually know where there is a bathroom before we leave the house but out of town people might not and we would like to have more out of town people obviously.” In the attempt to achieve inclusivity within Smithers the Mayor will be taking
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“I’m hoping that we’ll get a few more curb-cuts where they’re mostly needed,” Lubbers said. “Those are handy not only for people like me but for people who are pushing three of four kids in a baby carriage. If it’s easier for me, it’s easier for everybody.
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onty Bassett, a biologist by training, became a filmmaker as a result of unfortunate serendipity, but he has certainly left his mark. Bassett, who spent time on the Galapagos during his doctoral studies, arrived in the Bulkley Valley in 1976 to serve as the Executive Director of the Spatsizi Association for Biological Research during which time he conducted a radio-telemetry monitoring program on mountain caribou. “Mountains everywhere and great people,” Bassett said of the draw to Smithers. “It was a community and it still is, people are here by choice.” Growing up on a farm in Laramie, Wyoming, gave Bassett plenty of occasion to develop his eye for nature. His eye for the natural world and later as a film maker was given particular insight by advice from his grandfather. “See what is there, not what you think you see,” Bassett recalled with fondness the advice his grandfather gave him. Those words not only spurred his interest in biology, but later became the underlying thread in his films. “My biology has never been as encompassing as when I got into film, because it allows you to see patterns,” he explained. Bassett’s decision to become a filmmaker, a storyteller, was not by design and certainly not part of a long term plan. As a caribou biologist, Bassett often found himself hanging from a helicopter, risking life and limb despite the news that colleagues had their lives cut short when the perished in helicopter crashes or plane crashes. The last straw, Bassett said, came with a plane crash that took the life of Mel Mellison, a pilot he often worked with on the caribou radio-telemetry project. “The plane just disappeared,” he explained. Bassett decided, with a nudge from his
Monty Bassett has had a successful career as a biologist and a documentary film maker since arriving in Smithers in 1976. Contributed photo
wife Pashan, there had to be a safer way to study and promote the conservation of nature. As fate would have it, Bassett had earlier been part of a production team filming Hell and High Water in the grand canyon of the Stikine River.
As a biologist, Bassett was fascinated by the mountain goats and watched them during breaks in filming . Later he wrote an article for Nature Canada on the mountain goats and shortly after the article was published, Bassett received a call from the Discovery Chan-
nel asking him to produce a short film on the goats of the Stikine Canyon. Bassett countered with a proposal to do a 30-min. documentary and Discovery Channel accepted. With the help of Cas Sowa, a still-life photographer from the Bulkley Valley, Bassett spent a year filming the goats for the film Life on the Vertical. The film later earned several nominations and awards, including first place at the Canadian International Documentary Festival in the best scientific film category. With that, Bassett’s career as a filmmaker was born. “Soon we were doing more movies for Discovery, Animal Planet and National Geographic,” Bassett said. “I realized I could find something that interested me and pitch that.” Bassett’s interests have led to films about what satellites are telling us about our changing planet, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the Tahltan people’s fight against resource development and most recently a film on the life of Scottish-born Canadian artist Ted Harrison, Land of the Chartreuse Moose: the Life and Legacy of Ted Harrison. With his films on nature and First Nations struggles, Bassett said the reward is not in the accomplishment or completion of the film, but rather in the communication of the story, knowing the story has touched someone. “Even better when they become advocates,” he added. Despite the success, Bassett does not see film making as a life career, although there is no doubt he has enjoyed every moment thus far. For now, Bassett’s story is centred on his family and film making and as far as he’s concerned is still unfolding. However the story unfolds, Bassett is ready to tell the story in whatever form it may take with one guiding principle of storytelling. “It’s all in the story, the story will tell you how it should be told,” Bassett said.
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Tanning salons not the best idea for graduates With our recent streak of warm, sunny weather (let’s hope I don’t jinx it!) everyone is starting to think about summer once again. With summer comes days spent lounging at the lake or otherwise spending time in the sun, which is always a great feeling. Sunshine helps our bodies produce vitamin D, and gives our skin a wonderful glow. The tan, caused by solar UV radiation, often makes people, and more specifically women, feel better about themselves. It is for this reason many girls in Grade 12 go to tanning salons prior to prom and grad – to get darker skin and feel better about themselves.
But in reality, they’re doing more damage than good. Although pale white skin belonged only to the nobility in the middle ages, the more widely desired skin tone is now much darker. A story in The Interior News, reported the government is in the process of passing a law to prevent youth under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. The move follows in the footsteps of the Canadian Cancer Society and high schools throughout B.C. who are in the middle of their second annual Tan-Free Grad campaign. This year, Charlotte Brook is leading the campaign at Smithers Secondary School.
20 BELOW Katelynn Bolster Charlotte says she became involved in the campaign because she’s interested in a career in health care, specifically as a nurse and she, “Wanted to get involved in something to help prevent and raise awareness about cancer.” Charlotte is backed by a committee of four other graduating students: Savannah Shott,
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“Even five minutes [in the tanning bed] makes you feel like you’ve been out at the beach all day,” she said. Melanoma skin cancer is one of the most common forms of skin cancer for people between the ages of 15 and 29, and is mostly preventable. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada. How can you greatly reduce your risk for skin cancer? Wearing sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses greatly helps when spending long periods of time outdoors – even in the winter or in cloudy conditions – and stay out of the tanning bed! As the Canadian Cancer Society states... “no tan is a safe tan.”
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OPINION Online poll results Do you approve of the Grant’s Law change? Yes 35%
Enbridge puts fisheries at risk
By Andrew Hudson
Nothing to worry about? Taking the above information into account, ask yourself two questions: How long would it take to respond to a spill in the Morice watershed and what would more than a million gallons of oil do to our rivers, the Morice and Bulkley? An estimated 300 − 600 full-time, long-term jobs for the Pacific northwest will be created, with a great deal of risk. Balance that against 5,500 jobs in the wild salmon fishery that we stand to lose, jobs with no risk. Pipeline right-of-way tax will contribute $80 − $90 million per year with a great deal of risk, whereas the wild salmon fishery contributes $550 million per year, including the Pacific coast with no risk. It is our duty for future generations to minimize damage to the environment. Please research the fact to support or oppose Enbridge’s pipeline. Robin Hawes Smithers
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“A divider is best—or have them both. It’s getting worse.”
“In a small town like this, I don’t think it’s necessary. It’s more useful in big cities where the criminality is higher.”
SHAYLA FENIUK “I wouldn’t want to work back there at night time—I don’t think it’s fair.”
Enbridge not good for fisheries
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Enbridge risks outweigh benefits Editor : (re: Enbridge Northern Gateway project) An Enbridge CEO was heard saying, “With every project this size there is an element of risk.” He went on to say Enbridge is taking every precaution to minimize these risks. Our federal government obviously does not share his philosophy. With a stroke of the pen they gutted the Fisheries Act Section 35 that served us well for almost 150 years. Corporations like Enbridge can now push a pipeline through any
watershed with little or no environmental oversight. Industry now governs itself in regards to environmental issues. Economics, not the environment now plays a very important part in the decisionmaking process. The question arises, is it cost effective? Will it play an important part in the above decisionmaking process? Shortcuts will be taken if they are considered to be cost effective. Let’s step back for a minute and look at the risks. Enbridge owns and controls approximately 13,500 km of pipeline. Over the past 10 years they experienced 800 spills averaging
80 spills per year, one spill for every 175 km of pipeline. Not very encouraging considering they want to push 675 km of line through B.C. The law of averages gives us a probability of approximately three spills per year. Remember, any spill, no matter how small, in a watershed is very major. Working with this information we can estimate more than 200 barrels of oil was lost for every spill.
Imagine for a minute what 200 barrels of oil would do to the Morice River watershed. Enbridge’s latest spill was in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where more than 2,200 barrels of oil were lost. It took Enbridge more than 18 hours to respond in easily accessible terrain. The B.C. section of the line is anything but easy and accessible. The proposed line crosses approximately 1,000 rivers and
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streams, each of which contributes to a major watershed. My concern would be the Morice River watershed, a worldclass fishery that is exceptionally pristine and beautiful. In discussion with a friend it was pointed out there will be computer controlled shutoffs every eight km of pipeline. “You have nothing to worry about,” my friend said. How much is nothing? How many residual gallons of oil would eight km of pipeline hold between shutoffs? Oil that has the potential to drain into a watershed, like say the Morice. Try 1,950,335 gallons. Continued top right
Editor: Welcome to the North. Welcome Northern Gateway Joint Review panel members to the Bulkley Valley to hear our stories. I should tell you I am not welcoming you as a hereditary chief of the Wet’suwet’en people. I am not a Gitxsan chief. I am not a member of the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council. I am not First Nations. I am not a member of the New Democratic Party. I’m also not a member of Forest Ethics, Greenpeace, Living Oceans Society, Pacific Wild or Friends of Wild Salmon. I don’t sit on the board of the Suzuki Foundation, the Raincoast Conservation Foundation or the Sierra Club of B.C. So who am I? Simply put, I am a northern resident who respects the land and streams that are essential to my well-being and the well-being of those I care about. As a northerner, how do I feel about Enbridge’s proposal? I don’t like it, but a more important question is what can I do about it? Well, with respect to the proposed pipeline, I will continue the many conversations with my fishing partners and friends along the shores of our great rivers and waterways. Those who speak out tirelessly against the killing of our fish through the imminent spills of Enbridge bitumen. I will stand in opposition with First Nations people upon whose territories Enbridge proposes to trespass. See FISH on Page A8
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From FISH on A7 I will support the educational efforts of environmental groups whose warnings Enbridge has ignored. I will remind you, as panel members, of the hard work of geologists and scientists who have studied and rejected this flawed project. I will continue my friendship with Friends of Morice-Bulkley and Friends of Wild Salmon. I will continue my respect for the many First Nations leaders, NDP members, federal Liberal members and Smithers Town Council who have shown political courage and opposition to piping bitumen through our watershed and running supertankers up our passages. I will stand with all northerners involved in direct action against the construction of a pipeline used to transport bitumen to the Douglas channel. Thank you for coming to hear my story. Please enjoy your visit to our valley. Rich De Rooy Smithers
No conflict, eh? Editor: Yes, I’ve been called a foreigner, and told that I should have no voice in the management of the backcountry here. But let’s be real, the very idea of only letting those whose families have been in the valley for so-and-so many years is laughable. No sound democratic process works that way. This isn’t about who was born where, what kind of accent he has, or what her skin colour is. It’s about interests, values, and respect. It’s foolish to say there is no conflict in the backcountry and the RAMP process is unnecessary. A group of ladies who had booked the Starr Creek cabin a few winters back found that, due to a booking
error, it had also assaulted by been reserved by “This isn’t about who was people who are some snowmobile my neighbours born where, what kind of over the question users. They there accent he has, or what whether introduced should be some themselves by areas where her skin colour is. It’s riding up to non-motorized about interests, values, backcountry the ladies and offering their users like skiers, and respect.� satellite phone so splitboarders, they could call a snowshoers or helicopter and get cross-country out. skiers can There is go without conflict, and we have to see it clearly encountering the noise, smell and before we can work out a plan to tracks of snowmachines. diminish it. Currently, less than 2 per cent of our On a more serious note, in April of land base is designated non-motorized 2005 three snowmobile users burst into in the winter. my lodge (I run a remote mountain Is that really too much? lodge It is a well-recognized fact that in the Howson Range), yelled insults, sharing the land sounds like a good shoved guests and staff and refused to idea, but only works for one side. leave. If you are a non-smoker, try sharing I appreciated it when the RCMP a room with a smoker. then posted two officers at the lodge The smoker will be happy. when that group said they planned to You might not be, and you’ll be return. looking for another room. But I’m given to understand that I Backcountry skiing will not happen may no longer get that protection. where there is snowmobiling. The kind of talk that pits selfSkiers know that. styled oldtimers against newcomers is We ask snowmobilers to understand poisonous and divisive. and respect it. The only group that could Hiking will not happen where there make an argument like that are the are all terrain vehicle users. Wet’suwet’en. Hikers know that, and ask ATV They don’t. users to understand and respect it. But they are gracious and generous If we are serious about respecting people. each others’ interests, we need to listen Those of our neighbours who have to each other. come here more recently deserve as That is fair and reasonable. much respect as those who have been If my 26 years in the valley have lucky enough to live here longer. taught me anything, it is that the They have built, and are building, majority of people are fair and the valley every reasonable and willing to listen to each bit as much as those mythical old-time other. miners and loggers. The RAMP process gives us a Every interest on the land needs to chance to do that. be respected. I wish it the best of success. Trying to discredit the process Christoph Dietzfelbinger discredits those that want to shut it Mountain guide down. Aavalanche consultant I have been vilified, threatened and Smithers
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Valley Food & Farm Update The last indoor Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is going to be on Saturday, April 21st at St. Joseph’s gymnasium from 9am to noon. The ďŹ rst outdoor market will be on Mother’s Day weekend – May 12th! Eat Local! Connect with local farmers! Groundbreakers Community Supported Agriculture and local food Harvest Box programs are up and running. For more info and to secure your fall & winter Harvest boxes of local produce check out groundbreakerscollective.ca and/or call 847-9728. Notes for Producers: The Ministry of Environment is currently revising the Agriculture Waste Control Regulations. They are soliciting public input – deadline has been extended to May 31. The intentions paper and response form are on the MOEs website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/codes/awcr/index.htm. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has completed their Agriculture Plan (currently in draft stage). The website is: http://www.rdbn.bc.ca/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=747&Itemid=581 or you can contact the Planning Department: 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. Need to upgrade your fuel or pesticide storage? Improve your manure storage? Want to make your farm more energy efďŹ cient? The 2012/13 list of BeneďŹ cial Management Practices eligible for funding has been released for Environmental Farm Plan participants! Producers interested in either starting or renewing an Environmental Farm Plan should contact either Megan D’Arcy at (250) 846-9854 or mdarcy@ uniserve.com OR Don Russell (Terrace) at (250) 638-1741. The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome! • The Glenwood Women’s Institute meets on the ďŹ rst Tuesday of every month. Contact Helen at (250) 847-9705 for more information. • The Quick Women’s Institute meets at 6:30pm on the second Monday of every month. Contact Ria Rouw at (250) 846-5064 or Dianne Vandermeulen at (250) 847-5433 for more information. Other Meetings: The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association is having an executive meeting on April 4th. Attention Livestock Producers! The Northwest Premium Meat Coop abattoir is open on an as-needed basis. Please phone Manfred at (250) 846-5168 to book in animals.
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Province funds Highway of Tears workshops By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News
Social worker Marlaena Mann says she still meets many young people who hitch-hike along the “Highway of Tears.” “Most people say, ‘Well, I’ve done it before,’ or ‘I’ve had friends that have done it and nothing happened to them,” she says. “But when we start telling stories about
what happened to these girls, they go ‘Oh.’” “I think there’s a lack of awareness and it really can be a danger.” Mann is special projects manager at Carrier Sekani Family Services in Prince George. Between now and next spring, Mann said CSFC will tour a violence prevention workshop through Smithers and six other towns along the Highway 16
corridor. “That’s where we’re focusing our energy,” she said. A 2006 symposium hosted by CSFC came up with a list of things communities can do to promote safety northern B.C.’s highways, she said, including setting up carpools and lobbying for better cellphone reception.
“A lot of those initiatives are happening, so we’re really focusing on empowering communities to empower individuals,” she said. In March, CSFC received a $250,000 provincial grant to run the violence preventing workshops, which will train aboriginal leaders,
educators, community agencies, and RCMP. Funding for the grant came from the province’s new Civil Forfeiture Act, which allows police to quickly take over assets used by criminals. Mann said the CSFC already has a training materials on related topics like drug-facilitated sexual
assault, and tips for women who are working or travelling alone. What’s missing, she said, is a toolkit geared towards youth and staff to help with the training. “We’re looking for someone with, preferably, a social work background, who has experience in working with either
victims, families of victims, or crime prevention,” said Mann. Since 2007, RCMP have run a joint investigation into 18 unsolved cases of mostly aboriginal women and girls who were murdered or who disappeared along Highway 16 and the adjoining Highway 5 and 97.
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Fraser donates supplies to valley schools Taps friends on Vancouver Island By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
For Linda Lundquist-Fraser it was a matter of giving back to the community where she was raised. “My heart is always here in the Bulkley Valley under that glorious mountain, Fraser said. For Birdy Markert, district principle, Aboriginal Education with School District 54, the gift was priceless. “The donation from Linda Fraser is important for students,” Markert said. “We will be distributing the supplies to Silverthorne Elementary, Muheim Elementary, Lake Kathlyn Elementary, Moricetown Elementary and Fort Babine Elementary. The idea and the need for the supplies came to Fraser last August when she had a showing at the Smithers Art Gallery called, The Homecoming. During the showing, Fraser decided to paint in the gallery every day. Local schools took advantage of the situation and visited with Fraser to watch her paint and view the paintings she had on display. Fraser soon learned the students had little in the way of art classes or art supplies. Driving home, afer her month-long exhibit at the gallery, Fraser decided she would approach the Vancouver Island arts community for donations of art supplies, with the hopes of eventually donating them to school children in the Bulkley Valley. “All artists have supplies sitting in their studios that they never use as they have moved on to something else,” Fraser said to explain
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her rationale. Fraser’s request lit a fire in the arts community that triggered an amazing response. I was picking up bags all over my community, people were dropping them off at my door and leaving bags of supplies at the Oceanside Arts council building,” Fraser explained. Once I started sorting it all, I realized I had an entire car full of supplies.” Fraser, who is retired from a career in real-estate which included a stint with Calderwood Realty, took up painting when she and her husband moved to Parksville. Fraser said she had always had an interest in painting, but life seemed to always get in the way, tht is until she moved to Parksville. “There’s a dynamic art community on Vancouver Island, which gives aspiring
Linda Lundquist-Fraser, left, shares a portion of the art supplies she collected for locals schools with Birdy Markert of SD 54. Percy N. Hébert photo
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I did,” Fraser said. A member of the Federation of
Canadian Artists, Fraser has painted in many mediums but now prefers acrylics. Given her roots are in the Bulkley Valley, it is not surprising her favourite subjects include landscapes, still life and old buildings, especially from around Smithers. It is her interest in the history and the older families of the valley that led Fraser to put their history on canvas. She called the exhbit the Bulkley Valley History on Canvas and it is now hanging in the lobby of the Roi theater. As for the art supplies, Markert said it was up to the schools to determine how the art supplies are to be distributed to support art activities., adding support staff who run craft clubs during the week will put the supplies to good use to enrich student activities in the Valley. “I wish to thank Linda Fraser and her friends in Parksville for their generous donation,” Markert said.
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day, May 1st at 7pm • Chef and restaurateur Adrienne Johnson will share her secrets and sign copies of her new cookbook Recipes From Cow Bay Café: Monday, May 7th at 7pm Looking for a hangout after school? The library is offering a new program for kids aged 11 and up; YouthAfterschool-Club. Meet us at the Healthy Living Centre, 1070 Main Street, on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:00. Games, crafting, SNACKS, and more! Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you. Drop by the library at 3817 Alfred Avenue, telephone 250-8473043 or email contact@ smitherslibrary.ca Join us on Facebook for regular library updates and event listings.
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Diabetes clinic a hilarious success By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News
Sporting an outfit that was all the rage in 1950’s Kiev, the kielbasa-loving, butter-toting “Mrs. Pudding” visited Smithers last week to share tips on living with diabetes. “I spent a long time living in a place called ‘Denialbetes,’” she told the crowd of 30 gathered at the Smithers Healthy Living Centre. “Any of you know this place? “Might be closer to Telkwa, I don’t know.” “Mrs. Pudding,” otherwise known as Sue Schaefer, diabetes nurse educator, won a lot of laughs with that line and several more, occasionally unprintable jokes. But Mrs. Pudding also delivered a lot of “easy-peasey” ways to keep diabetes at bay, most of which involved simple tips on diet and exercise. “You know who they send you to first, don’t you,” she asked those in attendance. “The dietician. “The dragon lady. “What do you wanna bet she’s gonna be skinny like a rake?” Mrs. Pudding said when she was diagnosed with Type 2 or sugar diabetes, she was surprised to find sweets weren’t the only thing her dietician wanted her to watch. In fact, she learned rice, bread, potatoes and other carbohydrates can also raise blood sugar. “You know what ‘carbohydrate’ means? Sugar—that’s it,” she said. “So simple.” To give people an easy way to prepare meals for someone with diabetes, Mrs. Pudding had everyone raise their hands and try what she called the “hand jive.” Make a fist and chop your hand off at the wrist, she said, and that’s how many carbohydrates you should eat in one sitting. Take just the palm of your hand, she added, and that shows
how much meat or other proteins to eat. “Now, here’s the kicker,” she said, giving a single thumbs-up. “That’s the fat. “My doctor said, ‘No, no Mrs. Pudding—it’s one to two teaspoons of added fat per meal, not per perogi.” Finally, Mrs. Pudding said two open hands, or half a plate, represents how many vegetables you should eat on a diabetic diet, while one cupped hand represents the recommended amount of fruit. Coupled with regular exercise and blood-sugar testing, Mrs. Pudding said people with diabetes can stay healthy and prevent some heart and circulation problems associated
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“One lady said to me afterwards, ‘You know, this is the first time we’ve actually been able to laugh and have some fun around diabetes.’”
“Laughter makes the message stick.” For more information, visit the Canadian Diabetes Association at www. diabetes.ca.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. This is a second public hearing for the below two bylaws. Bylaw No. 1681 & 1682:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Town of Smithers Council Chambers of the Town Of¿ce, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following two bylaws will be considered at the public hearing: 1.
BYLAW NO. 1684: To permit airport-related commercial and industrial development at the Smithers Airport. LOCATION: 53.5 hectares of land at the Smithers Airport (shown on the map)
PURPOSE: Bylaw No. 1684 is to rezone a portion of the property at the Smithers Airport from Agricultural (A-1) to Airport (AP-1), Airport Industrial (AP-2) and Public Amenity (P-1) to allow for future airport-related commercial and industrial uses and to preserve the view corridor between the airport terminal and Hwy 16. 2. PURPOSE:
Bylaws 1681 and 1682 are to change the Of¿cial Community Plan designation of the property from Civic/Community Use to Mixed Residential and to rezone the property from Public Use Two (P-2) to Medium Density Residential (R-3) and to add “assisted living” as a permitted auxiliary use in the R-3 zone. PUBLIC INPUT: Anyone who believes to be affected by the proposed bylaws is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council. Written submissions to be considered must be received by no later than 4:00 pm on the hearing day. COPIES: The proposed bylaws and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Of¿ce, during business hours, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www. smithers.ca. CONTACT: For further information contact Alison Walker, Planner at (250) 847-1600. (First of two notices)
BYLAW NO. 1685: To permit “parks and trails” as permitted uses in the Agricultural Zone. PURPOSE: Bylaw No. 1685 is to amend the existing Agricultural (A-1) Zone to permit “parks and trails” as permitted principal uses. This amendment would apply to all A-1 zoned property. PUBLIC INPUT: Anyone who believes to be affected by the proposed bylaws is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council. Written submissions to be considered must be received by no later than 4:00 pm on the hearing day. COPIES: The proposed bylaws and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Of¿ce, during business hours, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers.ca. CONTACT: For further information contact Alison Walker, Planner at (250) 847-1600. (First of two notices)
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Fashion show to support domestic peace By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News
Look out Smithers, your peaked-roof and flowers town is about to go vogue. “Fashion for Peace” hits the catwalks Thursday night, and guests are expected to raise lots of money for a good cause. But the chain drapes, fuchsia walls, and lingerie at the 19+ show will likely raise a few eyebrows as well. “It’s going to be a phenomenal, out-of-this-world event,” owner of Sedaz Lingerie Amy Brandstetter said, “It’s probably the craziest thing Smithers has ever seen.” By selling $40 seats and big-ticket items in their silent auction, Brandstetter hopes the show becomes an annual fundraiser for the Northern Society for Domestic Peace. The society is a social services agency that runs a 24-hour crisis shelter for women and children as well as counselling and support services for women, men and their families. Brandstetter says she knows first-hand how hard everyone works at Domestic Peace. “They super-helped me, and now I want to help them,” she said was the motivation behind the lingerie show. When she got help, Brandstetter said she was a single mom who had to get through a difficult court process to escape an abusive partner. Staff at Domestic Peace gave her a
heads-up on what court would be like, Brandsetter said and her abusive exhusband wound up going to jail. “People don’t think it’s a problem in small towns,” she said. “But they help out a lot more people than everyone thinks. Today, Brandstetter is happily married, and putting her man to work on the show. “He’s an everything-man. He’s just a great husband. “I told him, ‘I want a catwalk that goes down the whole length of the Aspen,’ and he’s doing it, 30 inches off the ground.” Co-hosting the show is Ella Butz, owner of Mainerz clothing shop, who says the night will be an equal draw for men and women. “It’s going to be packed,” she said, adding that she expects the show to sell out. Ten women and six men will share the catwalk, she said. Hair and make-up for the brave souls stepping out on the catwalk is courtesy of Lokks and Fourth Avenue Salon. The silent auction, too, seems pitched to girly-girls, manly men and everyone in between. It runs the gamut from women’s clothes and lingerie to sausages, a helicopter tour, even a free load of gravel. Fashion for Peace runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Aspen River House on April 26. Guests must be 19 years or older to attend.
From left to right, Ella and Jessica Butz of Mainerz clothing strike a pose with Amy Brandstetter of Sedaz Lingerie. Andrew Hudson photo
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Titanic concert delivers great music T
he Bulkley Valley Museum hailed it as The S.S. Titanic Commemorative Concert because the famous luxury liner sank one century prior to the evening’s performance. Once again the leading musician was Roxanne Dykstra, who rose to prominence as the Solo Viola at last year’s Remembrance Day concert. Sunday, Roxy was accompanied by four well-known talented musicians, Sharon Carrington on piano, Karen Price on the recorder, as well as Stefan Bichlmaier and Kiri Daust on violin. Until recently, Stefan and Kiri were known as boys who liked to play fiddle, but now they are musicians with an astonishing mastery of the violin. The first half of the program consisted of works that may well have been part of the repertoire of the Titanic’s small orchestra, beginning
with the allegro of Georg Philipp Telemann’s Fantasie for solo viola no. 1. Roxy, as always, played sans notes with her customary élan. In Mozart’s Duet for Viola and Violin in G major, Roxy was accompanied by Stefan - while she played Fritz Kreisler’s Liebsleid, as well as Jacques Offenbach’s Barcarolle, from the Tales of Hoffman with Sharon as partner. Then the duo captivated listeners with The Entertainer, a ragtime number by Scott Joplin, a composer of great renown at the time of the Titanic disaster. The first half of the performance ended with a lovingly performed harmonious quartet. The second half of the concert began with J.S. Bach’s Solo Partite, which the Gramophone classical music guide calls, “perhaps the ultimate test of technical mastery, which is most obvious in the great Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor.”
Roxy truly showed her mettle as well as her forte for transcriptions, as she used several instruments not intended for the particular work. Dealing with the demanding flexibility of 17th century dances, starting with a Prelude and ranging from an Allemande, to a Courante, then a Sarabonde and Minuets 1 and 2 and ending with a Gigue, relying on memory alone, defies description. That Roxy’s bravura performance captivated the audience is an understatement. The two final works, both arranged and adapted by Roxy, were inspired by the sinking of the Titanic. When Roxy, Sharon, and Karen started James Horner’s Hymn to the Sea, the festive aura of the evening changed dramatically. The feeling of deep sorrow became even more pronounced when Roxy, Kiri and Stefan ended the
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Roxanne Dykstra, left, with Kiri Daust and Stefan Bichlmaier were magnificent in the S.S. Titanic Commemorative Concert, together with Sharon Carrington and Karen Price. Dave Daust photo
evening with Lowell Mason’s version of the hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee, played to a gradual dimming of the lights. The polished performances by the five musicians is an evening not easily forgotten. Walter Hromatka is a music lover and a contributor for the Interior News.
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BV-Stikine MP Cullen gets nod as House Leader By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
He may be on the opposition side of the House of Commons, but Nathan Cullen is happy to be named House Leader for the NDP. “It’s super exciting, it’s a big step,” Cullen, MP for SkeenaBulkley Valley, said of his appointment to House Leader for the official Opposition New Democrat Party last Thursday by newly-minted party leader Thomas Mulcair. “It’s one of the more powerful positions in government.” The appointment as House Leader, puts Cullen in the front benches and in the middle of the action in the House of Commons, something, Cullen said, would allow him to bring greater awareness to the Bulkley ValleyStikine riding. “This is great news for northwest B.C,” Cullen said. “This brings the northwest agenda front and center.” Among his goals as House Leader for the official Opposition in parliament, Cullen said at the top of his list was to prevent the passage of bad legislation and at the same time working with the Conservative government to get good legislation through the House of Commons. Among the first pieces of legislation Cullen includes the recent amendments to environmental assessment requirements which limit the duration of assessments to 24 months and eliminate the involvement of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canadian Diabetes Association
“This is great news for northwest B.C. This brings the northwest agenda front and center.”
“[Stephen] Harper’s for the New Democrat he could engage The move, Cullen been only too happy Party, Cullen said Canadians in his role said, made no sense in to oblige,” he said. his first priority was as House Leader. the light of the Con“Exporting raw to meet with his Cullen also spoke servative’s tough on resources does not team and then begin to recent government crime stance. MP BV-Stikine, Nathan Cullen build an exonomy, it planning Opposition announcements re“I have no idea destroys an economy.” strategy as well as garding the closing of what they’re thinking,” As House Leader developing ways several penitentiaries. he said. Legislation with the transfer of affecting the the West Coast naval environmental intelligence centre to assessments is the east coast. expected to hit the Considering the THE GRANT PROGRAM floor of the House of Auditor General of Commons this week. Canada reported in Community Forest Corporation lands. The federal 2010 the Coast Guard Some of the benefits from the Comgovernment has and Environment munity Grant program are such things also served notice Canada are not in a as the shavings bin at the Fall Fair it now reserves the position to protect grounds, the Downtown Gateway right to overturn the coastal waters project, digital fire alarms at the environmental off the coast of assessment decisions British Columbia, Central Park Building, improvemade by the National the decision to move ments to the Telkwa Community Energy Board, the the naval intelligence Hall, bleachers at the Bulkley Valley government branch office makes no sense, Exhibition, coho rearing ponds, the currently responsible Cullen said. Hankin-Evelyn Backcountry trails, Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation for environmental “They’re the BV Otters swim coach, and the Board members Jaecen Aspa, Marie-Lou assessments. [Conservative Ground to Griddle neighbourhood Lefrancois and Valerie Purnell present a “It’s [environmental government] putting cheque to Smithers Community Services kitchen. assessment approval] oceans at risk,” Cullen Association Executive Director Cathryn Olbecome a political said. The Stewardship and Innovation Promstead. decision,” Cullen “It smacks of gram provided the North West Guide explained. arrogance.” One of the unique features of Outfitters with funds for improving “The credibility Cullen added, Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corpor- moose habitat in and around the of the panel is the actions of ation, apart from providing users of the community forest. The Smithers destroyed.” the Government licence area input into forest activities, Mountain Bike Association will be At the same of Canada is the annual Grant Program. These using their grant to upgrade their time, Cullen added, leavelittle sense grants have been awarded every year trails within the Wetzin’kwa Comthe Conservative of a commitment since 2008 and have gone to many munity Forest. government has to Canada, nor worthwhile projects between Telkwa eliminated the a willingness to and Moricetown. potential for a rapid protect Canada, Projects are submitted in May each response to an oil spill nor protecting our The money for these projects comes year by non-profit or charitable along the west coast interests. from some of the profits generated groups throughout the area. Each by the harvesting and subsequent project is reviewed by the Wetzin’kwa sale of forest products from the Com- Community Forest Corporation’s Board munity Forest. Every year, $120,000 of Directors and is awarded based on is set aside from these profits for dis- each applications merits and benefits tribution into projects that will benefit to the residents of this region. The delocal residents. Wetzin’kwa Commun- cision to fund a particular application ity Forest Corporation also maintains is scheduled for June 25, 2012. a financial reserve of $150,000 for April 7, 2012 continued operations and emergenGrant applications are available by folcies. In addition, since the allowable annual cut has been increased to deal lowing the links on our website and any with the effects of the Mountain Pine questions can be directed to Silvicon Beetle, a Legacy Reserve Fund is be- Forest Management at 250 847 3680. ing accumulated to help maintain the Deadline for applications is May 31, financial reserve available for grants in 2012. future years when the harvest rate will We welcome your comments on this decrease. article and suggestions as to topics The Grant Program has two categories. The Community Grant Program you would like to see in future articles. is designed for those projects that will We encourage you to visit our website benefit our communities in the cat- http://www.wetzinkwa.ca/ and conegories of arts and culture, recreation, tact the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest social services, environment, con- Corporation through the link provided servation and natural resource man- on the website. You can also friend agement and community economic us on Facebook and follow our comdevelopment. The Stewardship and munity activities there. And please Innovation Program is earmarked for be sure to stop by our booth at the projects that will fund recreational or Northwest Trade Expo at the Civic Centre on April 27th and 28th. ecological uses on Wetzin’kwa
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Reconnecting kids with nature Nature displays, walks and talks on agenda By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
Rosamund Pojar and her allies are on a mission to re-acquaint children with nature and get their parents back out there as well. “Kids are spending more and more time indoors,” Pojar, who is a botanist by training, lamented. “We want to get them out there and get their families out there.” To that end, Pojar has established, Connecting Kids with Nature, with the help of Clare Aries, support from the Bulkley Valley Naturalists and grants from Northface and the Driftwood Foundation. Connecting Kids with Nature has a three-pronged approach to get children and their families back in touch with nature. The first part of the strategy is an art show, The Fine Art of Nature, featuring artwork inspired by nature as well as hands-on items like skulls, pelts and plants. Part of the art exhibit also includes workshops for school children and evening talks open to the public. Pojar, who was
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With summer fast approaching, kids in the Bulkley Valley will have the opportunity to re-connect with nature. Contributed photo
raised in Britain, where children are connected with nature early in life, said nature was part of her childhood. “A lot of British people get that from an early age,” she said. “It’s part of the school program.” The second part of the strategy is to get kids outdoors in a program called Out of the Box. The program runs from June to October and features two field trips, workshops per month. Also, Out of the Box organizers have scheduled at least one outreach event per month to other communities in
the Bulkley Valley such as Hazelton, Houston, Kitwanga, Fort Babine and Moricetown. To register for the field trips or workships, sign up in May at the art gallery. “We’ve received a tremendous amount of support from the community,” Pojar said of the venture, adding NWCC and BC Parks and Trails have also lent their support. The final stage of the Connecting Kids with Nature program is to raise the profile of nature and convince the city to provide space, such as at Riverside Park,
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Seabridge Gold’s proposed KSM Project, located 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart, is a project with estimated capital costs of more than $4.5 billion and a projected mine life of 50-55 years. If approved, the KSM project could offer signi¿cant economic and social bene¿t to the Province and its residents. But what does that really mean? Big picture, it’s important to remember the mining industry bene¿ts British Columbia’s economy in many ways. First, in the form of direct expenditures for goods and services, employment and tax revenues; but also indirectly, when mining companies buy goods and services from other providers, who in turn purchase inputs from other companies; or when people spend their wages on goods and services in local communities. A PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) report commissioned in late 2011 by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) estimated that, for every dollar spent in BC’s mining industry, there is about $1.73 of total impact on the provincial economy. Direct mining expenditures in BC were about $5.2 billion in 2010, with an additional $3.7 billion spent in secondary and support industries and services. That’s $8.9 billion in total economic activity in BC as a result of mining.
“Mining plays an integral role in the provincial economy, contributing to the provincial labour market, government tax dollars and the quality of life in rural communities, through its support of healthcare initiatives, the arts and education” says Karina Briño, president and CEO of MABC. “The sector remains a major driver of development and sustained economic activity throughout the province, where it offers employment, education and economic growth opportunities that may otherwise be dif¿cult to achieve and, in some cases, may not have existed.” Ian Ricketts would know. For the past two years, the General Manager at Bulkley Valley Wholesale in Smithers has been supplying Seabridge’s KSM Project camps with groceries and other provisions during the ¿eld season. “A good part of our business comes from supporting the resource sector, and companies like Seabridge Gold. Every week, from May through September, we pull together orders for several mining and exploration companies running projects camps in the northwest region. We are proud of the important role we play in supporting this industry and readily acknowledge its importance to our region’s economic development.” If approved, when the KSM
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Greens look perfect just ahead of golf season By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
As the snow lifts and fields begin to dry out golfers look to the greens to determine the kind of season it will be and if it looks anything like the Smithers Golf and Country Club’s greens, the future is bright. After a tough winter, in which water damage tore through a large portion of the SCC club house, things are looking up as renovations near completion and the first tee-off of the year is only a couple days away. “It was a little bit of a set back with the building, we had some water damage come in, with the ice backing up on the roof,” Smithers Pro, Chris Herkel said. “The ceiling was coming down inside so we’ve had to do a fairly large restoration inside the clubhouse, upper and lower. “But I think we’ll be done by the end of the week here with that process. “So it’s kind of like getting a new building right now.”
Despite the troubles inside, everything is shaping up perfectly outside. Even with a hard freeze and thaw which can be detrimental to a pristine green, Herkel said this might be one of the best seasons for greens ever. “Things are shaping up really well [on the course],” he said. “We were a little worried over the course of the winter especially after December when we had a lot of freeze and thaw we thought we were going to have ice on the greens this year. “When we did clear them in early March there was no ice damage what so ever so they were actually looking really good, probably one of the best years we’ve had with our greens coming in through the winter. “There’s not a blemish on any of them.” Looking ahead, it goes without saying that Smithers is a mecca for golf in northern B.C. Every year weekend tournaments like the Four Man Scramble and the Northern Open attract golfers from all
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over the central interior of B.C. None more so than the coveted Celebrity Golf Tournament, which last year hosted NHLer Dan Hamhuise as well as a list of former NHL players and current Olympic athletes. However, this year is planning to be one of the best in SCC history. “This year we have the celebrity tournament again and looks like we’re going to have more players from different teams especially the Vancouver Canucks, so that will be exciting for a lot of people. We have our fourman scramble which is a big event the long weekend in May.” Come Friday all holes will be open as well as the driving range and club house bar and restaurant with new improvements and a summer of fun on the fairway. “I think it’s going to be a good year,” Herkel said. “When your greens are in good shape, everything else sort of follows suit that’s the key to golf so here we go.”
The Smithers Golf and Country Club will be open this Friday, April 27. Dan Mesec Photo
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Engines were blasting through the Smithers Motocross Track this past weekend the SMXA hosted their grand opening and the first ride of the 2012 season. There were bikes and riders of all ages ripping across the track, showing off their skills and brushing off the dust for what is one of the largest growing sports in the province. “This year we’re going to build onto the track,” said SMXA president Aaron Miles. “We’re going to extend some areas and make a few things bigger and make it more exciting. Last year we started with flat ground and it took a lot but from here on out is just going to get bigger and bigger.” With 109 members last year Miles wants to exceed those numbers this year and see a lot more riders, for more kids to get involved in this physically, mentally challenging sport. With last years first ever BC sanctioned race Miles and the SMXA have big plans for their second season and are hopeful about hosting multiple races this year. “We’re hoping to hold at least one or two fun races
which usually includes Terrace to Prince George, they come here and it’s just a fun day for people that wanna get into it or people who just want to practice,” Miles said. Riders of all ages from 5-65 have entered into races and Miles wants to continue that inclusiveness by selling memberships and helping riders to hone and build their skills.
Two riders who recently retuned from Terraces motocross track said Smithers has the advantage of having a well exposed track near to the highway that allows for easy access for new and veteran riders. “We’re hoping to hold at least one or two fun races which usually includes Terrace to Prince George,” explained Miles. “They come here and it’s just a fun day
for people that wanna get into it or people who just want to practice.” Smithers first sanctioned race of the season will be held July 28-29. For more information go to www.smxa. com or pick up a memberships at Nor-dan Equipment the Suzuki dealer in Telkwa or go to rays board shop in Smithers or Eye Custom Candy for $80 and $20 each addition family member.
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Squash this! As BC Web Spring Open wraps up By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
It ended with a riveting finish. Sweat pouring over these two competitors like an early Spring rain. A classic match of the titans as Simon Franklin and Mike Mehr battled in the final round of the 2012 BC Web Spring Open. Going back and forth for nearly an hour a large crowed started to gather at the BV Poll Squash Courts as Franklin and Mehr headed into the final match of a best of five series. With Franklin taking a 2-1 lead early in the match the intensity was building as two of the top players in Smithers went head to head. As the game progressed Mehr went on the attack scoring a few commanding points to push ahead of Franklin. Equally matched, volleys went on, playing some of the best squash Smithers court have seen all year. After a few missed attempts, Franklin’s game was deteriorating as Mehr went on to finish strong 11-3. “Mike and Simon is a classic,” Franklin said, laughing. “We’ve been playing for 10 year, we’ve probably played a thousand times, Mikes got the slight edge so I guess the top seeded player came through.” Although another year is ending the die-
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Personal tax credits are reductions in Federal and Provincial Tax available to eligible persons. The 2011 and 2012 amounts are listed in the following table. For 2011 BC Federal Basic personal $561 $1,579 65 and over 215 981 Married and married equivalent 462 1,579 Infirm dependants 210 642 Disability 360 1,101 Children with disabilities 210 642 Adoption expense (up to maximum) 563 1,669 Refundable medical expense supplement 0 164 Caregiver 210 642 Child 0 320 Pension income max. 51 300 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
Days left till Tax Deadline … Simon Franklin prepare to serve during the final match of the BC Web Spring Squash Open. Dan Mesec Photo
hards, as organizer Mark Edwards put it, keep playing right through the summer. And maybe more so this season. Squash has been growing its numbers in the past few years. With a new junior program starting up this year, young players are starting to build sharper skills. “It’s great to see such a high level of local Squash,” said Edwards. “What Smithers has is so much in terms of younger people coming up, in particular to this tournament, with Kyle at BC Web, Ryan Jones and Jeff, a whole bunch of these young guys are coming up through the ranks, it’s great for the future of the sport.
These guys are going to be replacing us, this will be A ball squash in no time.” With clubs all across the Northwest, including the current revitalization of the Prince Rupert club courts, who are looking for $50,000 for a desperate upgrade, are needed to pass the torch to new players in the North. But with a growing club in Smithers and a new junior program up and running, even the high school with Mr. DeYoung getting beat by one of his students Trent Moncton, shows that even at the school level squash is becoming a popular sport in the valley. “We got some local
mixes going on in the B division with Ron Samoto and Brian Irvine because Ron beat Brian in the round robin, Brian turned around and beat Ron in the finals,” Edwards said. “We have great representation from across the Northwest,” he continued. “With people coming from Prince George, Hazelton and Terrace. Clyde Leo from Hazelton has been taking out the C division so that’s fantastic.” It’s just fantastic Squash here in the Valley.” The Smithers Squash Club would like to thank their sponsors BV Insurance and BV Credit Union for their support.
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Thank You to all who came and enjoyed this premier event. Thank you to our sponsors Bulkley Valley Credit Union Frontier Chrysler, Glacierview Satellite, Hawkair, The Interior News, Kitchen Works and Rob’ s Restaurant. Thank you to our MC Mike Bundock Thank you to the Judges, Taylor Bachrach, Rob Wagner and Christoph Luther, Congratulations to the brave teams... Winners Trevor Bruintjes & Donna Coldwell, 2nd Dana Gorbahn & Richard Norton 3rd Angela Mott & Ben Duursma. Funds raised went to benefit the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre.
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SSS track hopeful for new season By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Smithers SSS Track and Field team have kicked off spring training, looking to capture top spots this year at home and at provincials. “The teams looking very good we got about 40 people that are coming out regularly, a good mix for both guys and girls teams,” said head coach Neal Currie. “Expectations for the season, really I hope it doesn’t get interrupted to much by the teacher job action.” Although some uncertainty is floating
around about the sports season, teams are still continuing to prepare for another semester of competition that gets even tougher as the season moves on. “It doesn’t make a difference in our zone because we’ll all in the same boat in terms of not getting outside early,” Currie explained. “But, it makes it very difficult for the stronger athletes who go down to the provincials to compete against people who have been training year round with their clubs and have outdoor track access almost all year.” “So I find that for
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first events of the year in Prince George in two weeks. Smithers will be hosting the northwest zones May long weekend.
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Gryphons Sr. girls prepare for a building season By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Smithers Secondary Sr. Girls soccer team were at it as well, holding another day of spring training as a new group of athlete prepare to take on northern rivals in the coming weeks. “We’ve been mainly focusing on the fundamental skills, your passing your trapping you kicking, shooting,” said head coach Brent Irvine. “Because were in the gym here, it’s such a small place the girls are learning to pass with their heads up learning where they are on the field because it’s such a small space.” However, with a young team, only two returning players, 2012 will definitely be a rebuilding year for the Sr. Girl Gryphons, but Irvine is still confident that energy and team work will prove to be a winning assets this season. “We’re a pretty young team the core group are grade tens,” he said. “We have two seniors on the roster this year. So I’m looking hopeful. The
girls are all young and energetic and they love to play soccer so I think if we don’t it this tournament we’ll just keep improving over the season and hopefully we’ll pull it off in the end.” So far the girls are getting their season off to a great start. Taking down both Kitimat 3-1 and Terrace 1-0 in during a play day in Terrace. “It was a tough battle to the end, but with good team work and support for each other the girls pulled off a second win for the day,” said Irvine. But with a young coach and a optimistic group of athletes the Gryphons are getting off to a good start, one that they hope will bring them fortune this year. “It feels good,” said Irvine. “They’re a great group of girls, they’re really supportive in my learning experiences as I come through the team. We’ve been having a lot of fun and that’s kind of the main goal is that everyone’s out here to play soccer cause we love the game to improve and do the best we can.”
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NOTICE TO ALL WATER USERS The Town of Smithers Works and Operations Department will be conducting a Flushing Program beginning Monday, May 7, 2012 until approximately Friday, June 1, 2012. One week prior to the Flushing Program beginning, chlorine will be added to the system in controlled quantities, to offset iron, bacteria, silts and other substances that have settled out of the water and become lodged in the distribution system. Users will probably be able to detect the taste or odour of this chlorine until approximately June 8, 2012. The quantity of chlorine injected into the system will not be allowed to exceed two milligrams per litre and will not be injurious to your health. This is a normal chlorination dosage in many communities. Anyone finding this taste or odour objectionable will be able to quickly dissipate it by allowing a container of water to stand with the surface uncovered for a short time, or by boiling the water for a couple of minutes. If, during the course of the flushing program, the water from your taps becomes coloured or dirty, please run taps continuously for a period of time, and you will find that the problem will clear up. Should that action not correct any problem with taste, colour or odour, feel free to contact Dale Chartrand, Chief Utilities Operator, at 250-847-1649. Also, by running your taps prior to laundry washing and avoiding the use of chlorine bleach in your laundry during the course of the flushing program, you will minimize the possibility of laundry staining caused by Manganese. The Town would like to thank water users for their patience and co-operation during the Flushing Program. Our aim is to provide the community with the best quality of water possible.
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Cassidy Elliott and Brooke Hackle battle for the ball during spring training at SSS. Dan Mesec Photo
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The Smithers Fire Department would like to remind residents that the Town of Smithers Open Burning Bylaw prohibits any open burning of domestic waste materials, garden refuse, garbage, land clearing or noxious materials. The Town of Smithers Works and Operations crew will pick up extra residential garbage during Spring Cleanup week, May 7th to 11th. Please leave your refuse on your regular calendar day. Items that will not be picked up include recyclable and compostable materials, white goods (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) batteries, tires, or paint. Garden prunings (small branches and brush) must be bundled and tied and no longer than 4 ft. in length. A compost drop off site is located at the Works Yard, at 2888 19th Avenue, for residents to drop off leaves, grass clippings and other compostables year round. For more information on spring cleanup, please contact the Works and Operations Department at 250-847-1649 or the Fire Department at 250847-2015.
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Late-night work rules eased By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press
B.C.’s labour minister is defending changes to the workplace regulation that required employers to provide a secure barrier for night-shift employers who work alone. Changes took effect Sunday that allow another option for operators of gas stations, convenience stores and other 24-hour businesses. Rather than have a security barrier or more than one employee present, the regulation allows employers to put in video surveillance and a call button for employees. The original regulation is known as Grant’s law, after Maple Ridge gas station employee Grant De Patie, who was run over and killed in 2005 when he tried to stop a driver from leaving without paying for gasoline. Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said Monday the main
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provision of Grant’s law is mandatory pre-payment for gasoline, and that remains. WorkSafeBC offered the new option after four years of consultation, she said. “With a small family-run business that may be open late at night, it’s often somebody from the family who is working there,” MacDiarmid said. “If they’re forced to put in a barrier that may cost upward of $50,000 or more, the business is going to fold. So they were listened to, and those other safety measures will be taken. WorkSafeBC is going to be auditing starting in May as I understand it.” NDP labour critic Raj Chouhan objected to the government’s claim that there have been no more incidents since the regulation went into effect in 2005. Video surveillance does not provide immediate protection for people working alone at night, and there have been close calls, he said.
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The Smithers Museum, to put it bluntly, is looking for new volunteers. “The public needs to know,” museum board member Patricia Scott said. “We’re sucking air, we need younger volunteers,” board member and treasurer Linda Lockhart said In addition to helping out with general duties, volunteers are especially needed to help the museum raise desperately needed funds. Much of the money needed by the museum comes from fundraising, but with a dwindling corps of volunteers, the museum board find themselves having to cancel fundraising events for lack of manpower.
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The Bulkley Valley Museum board of directors is looking for more volunteers to help with fundraising and with tending to precious artifacts. Percy N. Hébert photo
Some of those events include a Royal Wedding Tea, the Valentines’ Day Raffle and a Casino Night. “Fundraising has kept us alive,” Scott said. “We need more volunteers.” Like many other community groups, the museum relies on fundraising to deliver its programs and the Smithers Museum has done a great job, including the current
Titanic exhibit, the exhibit on the filming of the movie Gray in the region, and the turret gunner. The museum is also desperate for storage space, as currently many of their artifacts such as railroad artifacts and a portable sawmill are spread across the town of Smithers. One of those storage spaces, in a building owned by the town of Smithers is
set to be vacated and the museum must find a space to store their artifacts. With little storage space available, the museum is turning down additional artifacts, Scott said. For example, the museum just received a donation of a glider, but at present have no space to store it. “We’re doing our best to archive your community,” Lockhart said.
Having artifacts stored in several different buildings is not doing anyone any good and the museum board of directors are looking for a new museum. “We want to give our scattered pieces a home,” Lockhart said. One site the museum board of directors are coveting is the Kratz property, but Scott said the town of Smithers is not committing itself.
Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club Annual General Meeting Where: When: ǡ ͺ Time: ǣͲͲ ǯ Ǩ Wine and Cheese will be provided! Review of Events and Races of 2011-12 Season
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Thoughts on hair and muscles whilst shopping I
seldom have time to watch TV. Last night I thought I would make a throw-together dinner and flop in front of the set. I decided to watch a few minutes of Dancing With the Stars. I liked the dancing but can you tell me why the very fit young men have to be hairless ? I have to say that any person or critter that is genetically prone to having hair should keep the stuff. Hairless cats and dogs actually make my skin crawl. I wasn’t crawly when I looked at the young male dancers but I did find them a little too smooth. That same day when I shopped here and there about the town I could not help but notice magazine covers telling me that I could lose a lot of weight by summer. Not only that I was told I could have a six pack kind of belly
FOR THE BIRDS Brenda Mallory as well as a very firm butt. Surely they didn’t mean someone my age? A six pack? Someone said to me they were happy with their belly keg. Allow meto be serious with you for
just a moment. For those many days when I watched my husband take his final life journey I saw many other patients. What struck me was the weakness they had. Muscle strength does leave us as we get older. Does it have to? Not at all. My old Al could still sti stand, use the toilet toi and sit right to the last day. Why ? He had continued to work hard until the cancer did its thing. I know I won’t get the toned belly and rear end but I can tell you had I not worked with free weights for many years, living alone as I do now
would have been difficult. I can do a lot of very physical work which has saved the day for me. I do have to take my hat off to all those who try to stay fit. It might be taking a somatics class, yoga, going to the pool, gym or going to Curves. Everything will help you as you age. I have no idea how I managed to get from the topic of body hair to muscle strength but you get the idea. Lots of good bird calls this past week. They came in to 250-846-5095. First sandhill cranes for me were April 15. Thanks for the e-mails to mallory@ bulkley.net.
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Male mountain bluebirds, above, are getting into the swing of things, as the days get longer, defending territories along fence posts in the Bulkley Valley. Percy N. Hébert photo
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alking the dog. Hearing many birds, look up and see great V’s of cranes flying overhead. Asked if anyone had eaten crane, was it like duck? Was told that you put it in a pressure cooker, add a rock, cook for 1.5 hours. When ready take the bird out of the cooker and throw it away, take the rock out and eat it, because it is much more tender than the bird. After a good laugh I was told the cranes are probably protected anyway so not likely having a chance to try cooking it. I often wonder if people who live in climates that are the same all year have as much appreciation for the greening grass, the budding tree as I do after six months of winter. It has been brought to my attention that I may have given a wrong impression in my last column where I wrote about the neighbourhood presentation on the proposed development at the previous Christian School property. The original wording was, “Someone at the Christian
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Schooll commented d he did not want lowincome housing in his neighbourhood. The sentence should have read, “A person at the Christian School property development neighbourhood meeting commented that he did not want lowincome housing in his neighbourhood.” I could also have added the comment was met with silence. I really try to be careful not to cause confusion or misrepresent an issue with my column and apologize if I did so. Did you know, the brain
weighs about 1,500 grams, about two per cent of total body weight? Some volunteer opportunities: the Telkwa Museum, contact Doug Boersema, dboersema@ bulkley.net; Helping Hands, get help with spring yard cleanup, lawn mowing, contact Andrea Hikisch 250-847-9515, helpinghands@scsa.ca; Smithers Art Gallery, info@ smithersart.org, or 847-3898; the Arts Council, Smithers Community Radio, ESL volunteer tutor, Girl Guides, Canadian Cancer Society, Family Literacy tutor, Salvation Army Food Bank. These are only a few, there is something for all skill levels, all interests. For a complete list, email volunteer @scsa.ca and ask for the list. Some fun stuff starting April 24, noon – 1 p.m., Learn a Wet’suwet’en song, drumming, dance. April 25, noon – 1 p.m., Dance FlashMobs: what are they and why do we love them? April 26, noon – 1 p.m., Local oral history meets CICK community radio. April 27, noon – 1 p.m.,
Listen to fast fiddles and move to foot-stomping rhythms. Information, register, free lunch, families welcome, happening at The Old Church. Contact Molly Wickham 847-4461 ext.5806, or email mwickham@nwcc.bc.ca, or contact Miriam Colvin, 8479455, or myriadprojects@ gmail.com. Hosted by the BV Community Arts Council and NWCC. The recent PraiseA-Reader Newspaper Campaign raised a total of $1,980.92; amount includes $637.50 which the Interior News raised through a subscription campaign. Way to go! Remember the Good Food Box. Great bargain at $15, Smithers Community Services, 847-9515. Closing with: The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything, William Connor Magee. Magee was known as the Militant Bishop for his forceful speaking style, though he always worked for peace.
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Penfold earns spot at national science fair By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
Hazelton Secondary School Grade 8 student, Cassie Penfold, earned a berth at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Prince Edward Island this May for her project titled “Soap versus Mould.” The young scientist came up with her idea from things she saw in her day to day life, she said. “I always look in the fridge and see mouldy cheese and if it’s not too bad we cut off the mould and give it to the dog,” she
explained. “And I always see anti-bacterial soap and because it says it kills 99.9 per cent of all bacteria I wanted to see if it would kill fungus too.” This translates to her hypothesis that anti-bacterial soap would prevent the growth of mould on cheese. To her delight, she was correct and constant applications of the antibacterial soap did indeed prevent the growth of mould. While her experiment was a success she did admit she would like to take
Cassie Penfold is off to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Prince Edward Island. Contributed photo
her current project to the next level before the Canada Wide
competition and has decided to see if regular soap has
the same affect on cheese or if it’s the antibacterial elements that prevented the fungal growth in her first experiment. As for travelling to P.E.I., Penfold said while this is not her first trip to the east coast province, she is very excited to have the opportunity to go and she is especially looking forward to the competition itself. “I’m looking forward to seeing the other projects and how many different ideas as well as the high level of scientists that are there,” she said.
In addition the young scientist will not be travelling alone as former CWSF participant Alana Harrison will be going as one of seven ambassadors this year. Harrison is no stranger to the world of science fairs. Not only has she attended as a competitor but has also been very involved in the program throughout her time at Hazelton Secondary and even travelled back this year after her graduation to help out in her home town and is even helping
Penfold prepare for her big debut which is very similar to that of her own when she attended the CWSF in Grade 8. “Alana and Karen Price are helping me on how to do certain things and basically keeping me on track and making sure I am going where I want to go with this project,” Penfold said. “I’m really excited.” The competition is scheduled from May 12 − 19. Information on the participating projects can be found on the CWSF webpage, cwsf. youthscience.ca.
Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs 1650 Omenica St., Hazelton, V0J 1Y0 Ph: 250-842-6780 Fx: 250-842-6709
April 18th, 2012
Definite progress espite misinformation that says nothing is happening, incremental progress has been made in Gitxsan Treaty talks. Some eastern native groups are now talking about dumping the Indian Act, calling it a suppressive law that will forever hold them down. So far, the federal response is the usual Band Aid amendment that keeps the main body as it is. In Treaty talks, we talk outside of the federal government’s Land Selection plan. Instead, we’ve talked in an exploration mode that has everything to do with implementing the Delgamuukw decision. That mode covers all Gitxsan lands, unlike modern-day Treaties that amount to a bigger reserve with category A, B and C lands.
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What we are suggesting is a win-win solution for all parties. Government negotiators were to have reported to their superiors and make a decision to change their mandate. Improving life for all Gitxsan means drafting an economic policy such as the one that Gitxsan Corporation is in the final stages of completing. With some court cases we are in the same position as the Haida in terms of land rights
where they say, on the face of it, that we have a good case of aboriginal title. In the recent Yal case, the Suskwa chiefs got a ruling that says they can legally cut trees. We expect it will be appealed soon, and the Gitxsan Hereditary chiefs will need to make a decision on defending the Suskwa chiefs. The legal costs could be an estimated $100,000 or more. We are doing everything to defend and strengthen our legal position. What has been counter-productive is having to defend ourselves from ourselves. That makes no sense. We intend to stay on that same road and see no reason to change it.
I welcome your comments on this or any other article.
Any questions? Call the above or awilson@gitxsan.com
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Docherty teams up for Guide to Literacy Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
Hazelton Storytellers’ Foundation worker Anne Docherty recently teamed up with two Northwest Community College (NWCC) employees to create a new tool for literacy practitioners. Houston-based Sandi Lavallie, and Dee McRae, Regional Literacy Coordinator, joined forces with Docherty to create The ACME Guide to Literacy
Practice in Community: A Conversation for Literacy Practitioners. “It’s an interesting and provocative look at those complexities and what it means to engage in meaningful literacy practice,” NWCC Communications Advisor Debra Wall said in a press release last week. “Written in an innovative and engaging comic book style and addressed directly to literacy practitioners, it is an accessible and highly engaging conversation for
practitioners and tutors in adult literacy settings.” For Lavallie, the project was about creating a tool to facilitate professional development. “This guide is about the nature of literacy and the implications for practice,” Lavallie said. “It is intended as a professional development tool that will spark dialogue, debate, ideas and reflection about how we define literacy, how we define literacy progress, and other ‘big picture’ questions.
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Former school focus of community proposals By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
The South Hazelton Community Association is considering the possibilities of leasing the former South Hazelton Elementary School next year. The concept arose because the building is currently sitting empty and it could possibly become an asset to the Hazelton’s once again. There are several uses being considered at this time including running an Early Childcare program or nursery school as well as senior programs, studio space and after school or other youth programs. With many options to be considered the SHCA is asking the public for their input on what kind of programs they would like to see in the school as well as a call
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Hazelton water colour not a concern Chlorine issues should clear up by end of May By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
While the ongoing water issues surrounding the new water treatment facility in South Hazelton seem to be working themselves out, heavy runoff has caused discolouration to the water in the community causing some questions to be asked by residents in the past few weeks. Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Special Projects employee Stew Christensen said they have been working hard on fixing the system and while there are still a few things needing to be streamlined he feels things are coming together. “The system was running very well as of two weeks ago and then on Tuesday there was almost no water in the upper creek but by Wednesday it was a meter deep with the run off,” he said. “From what we are hearing it sounds like the run off is about two weeks
“Basically we’re still just getting the system tweaked and really the only other thing we need to do is get the alarm set up for the system for when there is a problem but that will be finalized in May and that is the end of it.” RDKS staff, Stew Christensen
but it’s hard to tell and last week was the worst for colour and we were out there on Friday and Monday. “We have things functioning as far as the chlorine is concerned but we did have problems with the UV. “Basically we’re still just getting the system tweaked and really the only other thing we need to do is get the alarm set up for the system for when there is a problem but that will be finalized in May and that is the end of it.” While the water colour at this time of year is not a new thing for South Hazelton
residents, the chlorine is still an ongoing concern yet Christensen maintains they are only putting minimal amounts in. “We were putting enough chlorine in, approximately 1.6 last week but prior to the runoff water we were only using about .06,” he explained. “We’re getting the same amount at the firehall water reading which is what we had hoped for.” Although chlorine levels always fluctuate, Christensen said he hoped to reduce the amount in the future. “We may get to the point where we can reduce it a
little more but to get .02 on the ends of the line, further up we will need at least .06,” he said. “By law we have to have .02 at the ends of the line and currently we’re thinking the right number is .06.” For the past few months the District of New Hazelton has monitored the system and working with Christensen and the Regional District to iron out the kinks and get things running optimally which has been working well Christensen said. “Allan Berg’s been going up regularly and doing a great job with it,” he noted. “We’re working hard together and we’re confident the system will be functioning optimally by the end of May at the latest.” For more information people can contact the South Hazelton Community Association at southhazelton.ca@gmail. com or call the Regional District to talk directly to Christensen at 1-800-6633208.
Pacific Salmon Foundation offers bursary By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
The Pacific Salmon Foundation 2012 Stewardship Community Bursary Application is now available for students volunteering in activities benefitting salmon in the wild. The bursary was created to reduce financial barriers to success in aquatic stewardship by volunteers enrolled in education or training programs supporting their aspirations of a career in salmon conservation. This year there are two $2,000 nonrepayable bursaries Applicants must be full-time students enrolled at least in their second year or more of a program
leading to a career that supports the conservation of Pacific salmon. In addition, the successful applicants must also be able to demonstrate financial need and be residents of B.C. The 2012 application window is still a few months away but the Pacific Salmon Foundation encourages students to plan ahead for the September 1 to October 30 deadline. For more information, an application and answers to questions, or for information on past recipients please contact Dianne Ramage, Salmon Programs Director, or Jim Shinkewski, Salmon Programs Coordinator at 604 664-7664 or visit their website at ww.psf.ca.
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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. 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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We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.
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ED WHALLEY May 1941 – April 2002 Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, Forever in our heart. 10 years since passing Dearly missed by family and friends.
Michael Wolf August 16, 1958 to May 2, 2009 I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake in which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping but I have you in my heart. I love and miss you, Mike, Love Barb, also Meghan, Eric, and Dallas. Give our love to Nicole, Austin and Tom. Someday we will all be together again. XO
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Help Wanted Bergey, Oliver Milton September 18 1938 - April 16, 2012 After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Oliver passed away with his wife and family by his side on April 16, 2012. It is with sadness in our hearts that Sandy had to say a final “I love you” to her sweetheart after 51 years of marriage. Prior to his passing, Olly had enjoyed a wonderful Easter dinner with his family gathered together. Olly is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, his three children, Mark (Diana), Lee (Geoff), Jenny (Dale) and seven grandchildren, Jennipher (Adam), Aaron, Chris, Dillon, Jake, Spencer and Zac, and two great grandchildren, Bria and Gracie. Our Father Kept A Garden Our Father kept a garden. A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream: Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Fathers garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Dad we love you. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 12th from 1-5pm at Olly and Sandy’s house, 5311 Willow Road, Smithers. Our family would like to thank Dr. Biz Bastien, Dr. Flynn, Teryl, all the Home and Community Care Staff and the Nurse’s at the Community Cancer Services in Smithers.
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For the 5th Annual C.O.B. Group Ride, a portion of 1st avenue will be closed from 1 till 5:00pm, on Saturday April 28. The Group Ride will start at 2:30 from the Roi Theatre and end at C.O.B. Bike Shop for a BBQ, games and prizes. Come out & ride!
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Literacy guide a must read From GUIDE on A2 “Sandi, Dee and Anne possess a wealth of literacy experience and it is reflected in this book for practitioners,” Gagnon said. “These three individuals are well known for their expertise in literacy and their successful grassroots initiatives. “The Northwest region is a more literate place because of their endeavours and I recommend the guide to anyone in the field of literacy.” The guide was developed as part of the project From the Ground Up, a Research-in-Practice Approach to Outcome-Oriented Program Evaluation managed by Research in Practice in Adult Literacy, BC in partnership with Literacy BC and funded by the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. For those who would like more information or to read the book, the College has six copies available at its campuses in Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Terrace as well as a pdf version that can be acquired through the NWCC. The Smithers Public Library is currently hosting: Public Computer Tutoring! We can help community members with: Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Search Engines Email Accounts Library Accounts Borrowing eBooks and Audiobooks Online and More! Free one-on-one assistance is available at your convenience Stop by the Library, or Contact Us Today! Advertising space donated by The Interior News
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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
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53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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WASH Plant Operator needed for Kitimat: Experience with wash plant, crushing, and screening to produce spec materials and experience operating heavy equipment is a must. This position is full time and the applicant must be willing to relocate to Kitimat, BC. Please forward resumes to jobs@arthon.com or fax 250868-6599 and reference Kitimat. No phone calls please.
Trades, Technical Career opportunity in Northern BC Hydro electric and diesel generation station operator required. Full time permanent position. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Dease Lake area and submit to a criminal record check. This position requires a confident and reliable individual, willing to take on site and classroom training for a career in this rapidly growing industry. A valid class 5 driver’s licence (minimum) and a current abstract required. Grade 12 and post secondary education an asset. Experience in the electrical field an asset. Compensation will be based on qualification and experience. Will pay for travel and accommodation expenses for on site interview with successful applicants. Please send resume with references to: sitsaholdings.jobs@hotmail.com
Or mail to: Sitsa Holdings Ltd. PO Box 62, Dease Lake B.C., V0C 1L0 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 EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/Fairview.
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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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Smithers Community Services Association is seeking an individual to provide janitorial and grounds keeping services at a number of SCSA properties. Position summary: This is a permanent part-time position, approximately12-15 hours per week. Qualifications: The Janitor / Grounds Keeper must have some janitorial and yard maintenance experience, the ability to work well independently, and to complete tasks competently and efficiently. The Janitor must undergo an RCMP Criminal Record Search and sign a pledge confidentially. Please apply with resume to: Competition # 288 Janitor / Grounds Keeper Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Job Description available at Smithers Community Services Association
The Village of Telkwa is seeking applications for a temporary, full-time Labourer (Groundskeeper) in the public works department from May 7th to September 21st, 2012. Proponents must be skilled in landscaping and groundskeeping and be physically able to perform the duties necessary to maintain Village parks and grounds. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. A detailed job description is available on the Village of Telkwa website www.telkwa.com. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.33 plus 10% in lieu of benefits. Please submit a resume with at least two references to Alfred Reutelsterz by e-mail to publicworks@telkwa. com, by facsimile to (250) 846-9572 or drop off at the Village Office at 1415 Hankin Ave., Telkwa, BC by April 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm. The Village of Telkwa thanks everyone who applies for this position, but regrets that we are unable to reply to all applicants.
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Capri Motor Inn Smithers Golf & Country Club Now hiring for the 2012 Golf Season Cooks, Prep cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, Pro shop. Please send resumes to Smithers Golf Club, Box 502, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or email to smithersgolf@telus.net
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The Northern Society for Domestic Peace is seeking a motivated individual to conduct a community based research project. This is a one-year contract, that is a rewarding and socially conscious research project working with advisory partners to explore the challenges of women who experience violence/abuse and are homeless or facing homelessness in our rural communities with a concentrated focus on the experiences of aboriginal and remote living women. The researcher will also identify gaps in supporting women fleeing violence and facing homelessness. Applicants should have a degree in a related field, and/or equivalent education/experience of community based research methodologies, including but not limited to qualitative peer, focus group, and individual interviews. Have a demonstrated working knowledge of community programs and related provincial and community support systems, and the issues surrounding homelessness and domestic violence. This is a part time position (25 hrs per week), applicant should be flexible, own a vehicle (local travel required). Aboriginal women are encouraged to apply. Wage $28/hr + project mileage Closing date: May 4, 2012 Please send resume to: admin@domesticpeace.ca Northern Society for Domestic Peace PO Box 3836 3772 First Ave., Smithers, BC Or fax 250-847-8911
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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:
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.
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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Auctions DISPERSAL AUCTION May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle Sale Conducted on behalf of Henry Van Der Weil & others. Sale will start off with Horse & Tack, followed by Antiques and a large coin collection. VEHICLES etc: Yukon chainsaw sawmill, Okanogan 5th Wheel, 2005 Ford Freestar Sport 4.3, 4 door Mini van, 2008 Ford F250 Super duty 4x4 Super cab w/new tires & canopy, 2007 F350 Super duty 4x4 crew cab diesel w/new tires & spray on bed liner, 1972 Triumph Spit Fire convertible, 2002 diesel 2.4 l Toyota Hilux Surt SSR-G right hand steering (38x15.5x15” tires), 1984 Yamaha Tri-Z ATV, 800 ATV w/ winch, BF Good wrench 265/70R/17” tires w/ Ford 8 bolt rims (2 sets), misc. used tires good shape, Johnson 10 HP boat motor. TOOL & EQUIPMENT: New welding rods & grinding discs, Aw32 hydraulic oil, chain saws, Poulan 2150, Husky 2150, Husky 371xpg, Cantec 6.5 gas water pump CT200, Cantec CT80CLC air cooled diesel water pump, 2 & 12 ton hydraulic jacks, riveters, levels, new & used cordless drills & skill saws, Rona table saw, Geotop C20C Automatic level w/ 2 tripod stands, pressure washer gun kit, HD furniture trolly, Rockwell Beaver 10” bandsaw, Beaver table saw on stand, Lincoln wire feed welder, Ingersoll Rand upright 60 gal air compressor, Speedair air compressor, Coleman Powermate 2500, Honda CX34 11hp power unit, Makita grinders, rolling toolboxes, socket drives, torque wrenches, air tools, wrenches, 23 - 16x2x4 trusses. HOUSEHOLD: Solid oak table & chairs, loveseat, sectional sofa, bunk bed w/ mattresses, Maple bedroom suite, Pine end table, Citizen TV w/ dvd, coffee table w/ brass accents, 3 drawer dresser, table & chairs, lamps, zero clearance mantle electric fireplace, Kenmore washer & dryer, Igloo bar fridge, paintings, upright Kenmore freezer (new), hot/cold stainless steel 40 tray catering cart, hot water tank, Weider weight machine, fish smoker, Big Gar wood stove, Ivy Cabin wood cook stove, small 2 door wood stove, Techniflame pellet stove, pewter & brass items, violins & guitar, Memorex antique syling radio/cassette/CD player, many misc. household items, 8” computerized Colestoron telescope. ANTIQUES: Oil lanterns & lamps, antique table & chairs, Missionary desk, Oak sideboard, Mahogany mirrored dresser, cast iron kettles, Pine mirror & night stand, green marble top hall stand w/ barley twist legs, 40 yr. old never fired 30-30 Winchester Rifle Sioux Carbine (engraved). HORSES & TACK: Black/white Pinto mare, Blue Roan gelding, black QH gelding, saddles, headstalls, halters, breast collars, antique pack saddle, reins, foldable saddle racks, misc. other tack. COIN COLLECTION: Nice 150 lot coin collection, don’t miss it! Consignments welcome! This is an excellent sale and all Goods are in very good condition. For out of town buyers there is local restaurant & accommodations, please contact Whispering Pines Motel (250) 696-3353. Condition of sale terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry no Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site. Any question Please Contact:
Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694-3497 Cell (250) 692-6107 or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing
COMPLETE TOOL & EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL AUCTION June 2, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Ft St James, BC. Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 27. Drive into Ft St James, follow signs thru town. 4 km on Germanson North Road Sale Conducted on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Tuck & others. VEHICLES etc: 2 man self contained camp on skids, 8 liter BMW, 5 ton service truck, Bluebird 72 seat bus on factory propane, variety of late model Ford diesel trucks, 98 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4, 2 electric 3 wheel handicap carts, 5HP Craftsman roto tiller, 2 person go cart. 4 - 17” tires for Toyota pickup. MARINE: 16 ft. fiberglass boat, 70 HP Johnson boat motor, boat trailer, 30 commercial prawn traps, 2 new Dawa halibut rods. TOOLS: Makita 5 & 8” grinders, Hitachi 8” grinders, impact tools 3/8”-1”, electric jack hammer, Hilti drills & hammer drills, air greaser & luber, 3/4 & 1” drive socket, 600 lb. torque wrench, 1 & 1 3/4” drive multiplier set, torque wrenches, power tools, air / brad nailers, 12.5 & 18v rechargeable drills, 3/8”-1/2” metric & standard socket sets, lg. slide hammer, cord & rechargeable hand power tools, 2 - 10” Rockwell miter saw, hydraulic 2 1/2” pipe bender w/ dies, tap & die sets, pipe stand & threader, wheel sockets & seal drivers, multiple open & box end wrenches, 1-1 1/2, 2-3 & 6 ton com-a-longs. EQUIPMENT: 10x10x20 portable garage, 6000 lb. HD engine hoist on wheels, 2 HP compressors, Hilti drills & hammer drills, 200 Lincoln gas welder, 1200 liter lube oil dispenser (full of 15/40 oil), multiple roll away tool boxes, tire machine, bead blaster, air conditioner equip., 2 vac pumps, 10 & 20 ton porta power kit, parts washer, quad jack, electric fuel pumps, double walled 100 gal used oil tank, Acetylene torches & hoses, 2 new shallow well pumps, sand blaster, 6 - 3 ton floor jacks, 2 - 3500 lb. transmission jacks, multiple ext. cords, 5 gas powered water pumps, 2 - 6500 gensets (gas & electric start, low hrs.), new 3000 gen set, 8 1/2HP wheeled Honda pressure washer, 3500psi pressure washer, 18Hp 3500psi pressure steam cleaner, up to 2 1/2” metric & standard dies hydraulic hose press, Rockwell lg drill press (variable speed), 2HP bench grinder, 4 industrial shop vacs, 3 pickup headache racks w/ side rails, 40# full forklift propane tanks, 4 warn winches, 2 - 99 channel ICom programmable radios w/ charger, helmets size s-2xl, 1st aid equip. SUPPLIES: Lg qty of brass, pipe & hydraulic fittings, pallets of new & used truck parts, multiple trays of snap rings, o-rings, screws, rivets, keyways, side, rear & front windshield for Peterbuilt, alternator, starter, fan hubs, pulleys for Cummings motor, new cam shafts, auto & manual slacks, plastic air line fittings, cinches, wrappers & cable for logging trucks, metal cabinets & filing cabinets, bolt bins (full of bolts), lg qty truck parts back up, tail & head lights, wiring, log trailer parts, 8’6” axel, truck parts seals, drive lines, scale equip, bearings, brake shoes, drums, lowbed chains & cinches, body work equip, sanders, new spray & paint guns, welding rods, grinding discs HOUSEHOLD & MISC: 26 sheets of 3/4”-7’6” granite counter tops w/ 4” back splash. Consignments welcome! Approx. 2000 lot Sale. If you would like to consign large farm / logging equip or vehicles please contact Mikes Auction. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already large sale. Condition of Sale Terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry No Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site. Any question Please Contact: Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694 - 3497 or
Cell (250) 692-6107 or (250) 692 - 9752 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing
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$300 & Under WASHER & dryer, top-loader, older, but works well, bone colour. $250 obo. 877-3438
$400 & Under 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
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com FOR SALE: 40’x8’ storage container, tandem 18’ utility trailer, 8000 lb forklift, LW Kenworth tractor, many large propane tanks, many forklift forks, set of 10’ logging bunks, set of log bunks for SuperTrain Hi-way trailers, many tires for pickups to large trucks (mostly free). 250-847-0783.
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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.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sales
For Sale By Owner 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 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.
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FOR SALE Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter TE889-4, includes battery charger. $1,620 obo. Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter Sovereign, 10-yrs-old, does not include battery charger. $720 obo.
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Misc. for Sale
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www.nordanequip.com Garage Sales
ATVS 2007 Yamaha Rapter 700 ...................... $440000 2012 Suzuki LT F400 FLI with winch............................... $699500 2012 Suzuki LT-A400 FLI with winch............................... $699500 2012 Suzuki LT-A500 XPL2 power steer with winch ............. $899500 2012 Suzuki LT-A750 XPL2 power steer with winch ............. $999500
Used Motorcycles
Misc. for Sale CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Medical Supplies
GARAGE SALE 3939 1st Ave April 28, 8 a.m. Toys, kitchen French doors, clothing, etc.
stuff, tools,
HOUSEHOLD AND KIDS STUFF
1482 Morice Dr., Smithers Saturday, April 28 8 a.m. to noon. Assortment of household items. MOVING Sale Saturday April 28 9am-5pm 4910 Gilbert Road. Furniture, kitchen appliances, tools, lots more. 250877-7837/allisone@xmission.com
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Sat. Apr. 28th from 9am-12pm on 3600 block of 14th Ave
YARD SALE SAT APR. 28 8-4 4625 RODNEY RD. FROM 13KM ON TATLOW RD. FOLLOW BALLOONS.
2003 Suzuki DRZ-400..... $440000 2003 Kawasaki KLX-400 ................................. $440000 2007 Suzuki RMZ-250 .............................. $330000 2009 Suzuki RM-85............. $330000 2012 Suzuki DRZ-125L ..... $349900 2012 Suzuki RMZ-250....... $799500 2012 Suzuki RMZ-450....... $899500 2012 KTM-250SX .................. $799500
Check out these specials online at www.nordanequip.com Or stop by and see us on the Highway in Telkwa! Phone: 250-846-9028 1218 Highway 16, Telkwa • email: sales@nordanequip.com
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5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
188 ACRES, 6 bdrm house, many outbuildings & shops, Guest house, beautiful 360º view. $385,000. (250)6432015
SMITHERS, 1 bdrm apt, close to town. $550/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269.
LOOKING to rent shop space, minimum 25’x25’ w/10’ ceilings or taller, Smithers area. Call Brandon (250)917-8654, email bzimmerman87@yahoo.com
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
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FURNISHED CABIN ON TYHEE LAKE. Quiet location, scenic view. Satellite TV. Appropriate for single person. N/P, N/S. 250-846-9636. 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 SMALL CABIN in Telkwa on Bulkley River N/S N/P $550/mth + util. (250)847-4561
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
MERRITT SxS Duplex.
DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748. 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.
LOT for sale on Schibli St., Smithers. Call 250-846-5993 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
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
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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.
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1 BDRM Suite in Smithers W/D, wireless internet. N/S, N/P. $600/mth all incl. 250847-5585, Sophie.
TEN UNDEVELOPED acres on Morris Rd, Telkwa. $110,000. (250)846-9126
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Tioga Montarra, 29’ E350 Ford Chassis, 54,000 kms, very good condition.
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1993 F150 4x4, G/C, $2500. Jason 250-877-8816.
Recreational/Sale BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Big Foot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com
Scrap Car Removal 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
1995 TOYOTA 4x4 std, c/w canopy, winter tires. $5,000 obo. (250)842-6608 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.
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260,000 hwy kms, V6, auto, fully loaded, 8 leather seats, 2 heated, p/mirrors, programmable driver seat memory, dual climate, running boards, fog lights, cruise, 6 CD, tow pkg, roof rack, one owner, good condition.
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2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4
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Tow pkg, roof rack, 95,000 km, std, new battery, A/C, great shape. Will deliver.
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11,900 obo 250-877-9608 2000 F150 2WD Good condition, c/w winter tires on rims.
Check out this modern 988 square foot bungalow in Telkwa. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, natural gas furnace , new laminate flooring, new roof, large landscaped lot with shed. Perfect as a starter home, retirement or rental investment. Call 250-877-6244.
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“Home of a Million Parts” Morgan Road
MLS N214865 N214865
Private, treed and sunny 10 acre lot only 8 km from Smithers. Contact Sandra today for a viewing!
www.sandrah.biz www.smithershomes.com
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HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD 3471 Old Babine Lake Road
Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker
Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net
Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999
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THREE RIVERS REPORT
Province braces for slump in timber supply Beetle-killed pine trees across the B.C. Interior will start to become uneconomical to log in the next two to five years, resulting a steep drop in timber supply and employment, according to a technical report prepared for the forests ministry. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson found a confidential draft version of the report that was mistakenly made
public on the ministry’s website. It estimates that without opening up protected areas and harvesting lowervolume stands, as many as half of the forest industry jobs in the Cariboo and northern region will disappear. The draft report reviews the sharp increase in the annual allowable cut in the affected region, and the “drastic” decline that would occur without changes. The Lakes timber supply area around Burns Lake would see a 67 per cent drop, and the
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Quesnel area would see its allowable cut reduced by 51 per cent. The beetle impact is less in the Prince George and Williams Lake areas, which would drop 32 per cent without changing rules. In the legislature Tuesday, Simpson called on the government to announce what changes it will make to ease the impact of the timber supply loss. “In those technical appraisals it points out that in my area, in Quesnel, we
have one and a half years of commercial timber left, and we may see 1,600 jobs lost if mitigation measures are not taken,” Simpson said. “But those mitigation measures are highly controversial and will completely change the face of forestry in this province, and yet the same report isn’t sure if this government wants to consult.” Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell said there will be consultation, and
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work is continuing to determine whether the Babine Forest Products mill can be rebuilt and supplied following an explosion and fire that destroyed it in January. The report discusses options including the relaxing of cutting restrictions on view corridors and old growth areas. The report also explores shifting available timber supply from the Prince George and Williams Lake areas to the Quesnel and Burns Lake area.
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Salvage logging in the Baker Creek watershed west of Quesnel, where 80 per cent of the trees were removed. Forest Practices Board photo
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Bulkley Valley Real Estate
250-847-5999
NEW LISTING
$163,500
NEW LISTING
$282,000
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$328,500
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$439,000
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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
NEW LISTING
$373,900
NEW PRICE
$184,500
#24-3278 Third Avenue
1385 Babine Crescent
1173 Hunter Ave, Telkwa
3267 Third Avenue
1972 Princess Street
3913 Alfred Avenue
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3 bedroom, vaulted ceilings Fenced yard, double parking Low strata fees www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n217525
NEW PRICE
4 bedroom, full bsmnt, family room Fenced yard, RV parking Private crescent location www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n217369
Located 10 minutes from Smithers Updated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finished basement, 2 car garage Big yard, gazebo, shed, fencing
Ron Lapadat
$469,500
$98,800
mls n217290
Huge gourmet kitchen w/ island 4 second level bedrooms, 2750 s.f. Large master bedroom & ensuite Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$244,900
mls n
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Seeley Lake, Hazelton
995 Freeland Road
1250 Dogwood St, Telkwa
3931 First Avenue
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Dave & Sonia
mls n214107
13.53 acres by Seymour Lake 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom Log home, 2 car garage 16x32 workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$262,500
mls n217102
Large .6 acre lot, double car port 4 bedroom, ensuite, vaulted ceiling Family room, fireplace, skylight www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$475,000
mls n216824
Dave & Sonia
$219,500
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10 acres, 1200 ft lake front 15x20 log cabin, great dock Dedicated road access Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
4 bedroom, 12 years young 9’ ceilings, covered deck RV parking, hardwood floors Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
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Attractive updated 3 bedroom Birch cabinets, hardwood floors Fenced yard, shop, beautiful garden www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n217079
Donna Grudgfield
$52,500
mls n210158
$339,500
#85 Hudson Bay Mobile Park
1461 Driftwood Crescent
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Spacious 14x70 with addition 3 bedroom, plus mud room Vaulted ceilings, modern apps Big fenced yard, quick possession
Ron Lapadat
$169,000
$479,900
mls n217608
Excellent investment, 2 houses 75x125 lot, 1-2 bdrm, 1-1 bdrm Main has newer vinyl siding Huge wraparound sundeck
mls n216098
Immaculate Silverking home Bright open layout, big kitchen 3 bedroom + den, main floor master Manicured yard with gardens
Ron Lapadat
$399,000
mls n215594
$284,500
1410 Cottonwood St, Telkwa
5503 Morris Road
17800 Woodmere Road
Rem Lot B Lake Kathlyn
5408 VanHorn Rd, Telkwa
3726 Thirteenth Avenue
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4 bedroom, 3 bathroom New roof, vinyl windows, furnace Attached garage, corner lot Home based business (hair salon)
Donna Grudgfield
mls n216853
Custom built 2700 s.f. log home 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 9.89 acres, mountain views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$184,000
mls n211272
Custom built timber frame 115 acres, energy efficient Large gravel reserve, timber Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$79,900
mls n215875
Picturesque acreage Close to town, level ground Perfect for home site, vies Year round creek, open pasture
Peter Lund
$479,000
mls n213573
2007 passive solar 4 bedroom Maple cabinets, fir floors, 2 bath Enjoy 159 private acres Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$625,000
mls n216489
Energy efficient home 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 fire places Garage and fenced yard
Sandra Hinchliffe
$769,000
mls n216886
$76,000
Old Babine Lake Road
Lot 9 Whistler Road
9888 Lawson Road, Telkwa
3010 Mountainview Road
38198 Telkwa High Road
8 Fulton Crescent, Granisle
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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
+/- 5 acre building lot Established driveway Minutes from town Mobiles allowed
Sandra Hinchliffe
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n201902
Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787
20 ac horse property, river frontage Updated 2020 s.f. 3-4 bdrm home Drive-thru 36x36 horse barn w/ loft 32x40 shop, 150x150 sand arena
Charlie McClary
Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869
mls n216922
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
Call Mnt 360* view property Custom built 3500 s.f. home In-law self contained suite Horse barn, outdoor arena
Charlie & Ron
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
mls n212440
Beautiful 2652 s.f. log home High end finish, fixtures, hot tub Great view of Bulkley Valley 320 acres with second home
Charlie McClary
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
mls n4504967
Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050
Comfortable family home Backs onto crown land Many upgrades Great recreational location
Alida Kyle
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
mls n216670
Jeff Billingsley 877-0838
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2006 Dakota Crew 4x4
2007 Silverado 4x4 Crew
2004 Colorado 4x4
2009 Pontiac G6 Sedan
2007 Chevy HHR LT
2004 F-150 XLT 4x4
2005 Pontiac Wave 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
2004 Impala LS Low kms
Prices do not includes taxes or $369.00 Documentation fee. Dlr 10041