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A blockade, a court case, an angry judge and RCMP on the standby, but more importantly Gitxsan families and a community divided. The current troubles among Gitxsan people began in December when Hereditary Chief Elmer Derrick signed a $7 million deal with Enbridge Inc., on behalf of the Gitxsan First Nation. The move sparked anger among the Gitxsan people and the Gitxsan Unity Movement established a blockade at the offices of the GTS in Hazelton. Although the deal was revoked, both sides have since been in and out of court. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan, who has heard the arguments, ruled the blockade at the GTS offices in Hazelton is illegal and ordered it be dismantled and found the structure of the GTS did not meet the B.C. Societies Act. Nonetheless both sides have remained steadfast in their positions, drawing the ire of Justice McEwan. “I’m up to my eyeballs in Gitxsan governance,” McEwan
is quoted as saying, by the Globe and Mail, when both parties were recently back in court. “Once you lose control of a situation and you’re stuck with coming to court, it’s got to have some shape that the court can address.” McEwan, and the GTS are also disappointed with the RCMP dragging their feet in dismantling the GUM blockade. “The RCMP have done nothing to facilitate dialogue and the first we ever heard of a “mediator” was when we read the RCMP press release last week,” Beverly Clifton Percival (Gwaans) a Hereditary Chief with the GTS, said in a press release. “RCMP inaction bespeaks of a terrible disrespect for us and our community.” Seeking a mediated solution to the disputes, National Chief of the Assembly of first Nation’s, Shawn Atleo and Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs leader Stewart Phillips went to Hazelton and drafted The Mother’s Day Accord, calling for, among other items, the removal of the contempt and injunction on Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs leading the GUM blockade, dismantling of the blockade at the GTS office, and examination of all documents in the GTS offices by an independent
Dan Yunkws, left, Martin Louie of the Yinka Dene Alliance and John Olson stand in front of the GTS offices in Hazelton.
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third party. Despite this, Justice McEwan was still not impressed Monday, May 13, and word went out of the imminent arrest of several Hereditary Chiefs aligned with the blockade. More than 200 GUM supporters made their way to the GTS offices to support their chiefs, including spokesperson John Olson. “That’s our royalty,” Olson said of the chiefs and why he offered to be arrested in their place. McEwan then met with both sides in camera and no arrests were made.
Details of the meetings haven’t been released. Despite the accord, the GTS continued to press for the dismantling of the blockade and the arrest of Hereditary Chiefs supporting GUM. Olson, however, remained positive. “I’m really optimistic” he said of the likelihood both sides would soon step into the light at the end of the tunnel. Signatories to the Mother’s Day Accord have not been released, the blockade at the GTS offices continues and arrests have not been made.
NWPMC an essential asset for local producers By Dan Mesec Smithers/Interior News
When Smithers was founded, almost 100 years ago, the valley was prime grazing ground for cattle. It didn’t take long for cattle ranchers to start producing local beef. Finished animals were sent to the local butcher and most people
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knew the farm and the family that produced their meat. Nowadays, large commercial farms process 1,000 head of beef a day and are dismantling a Canadian tradition. The process has become so mechanized they’ve replaced skilled butchers with a production line of workers to process
one animal. The art of butchering and the local butcher shop have fallen to the wayside. The Northwest Premium Meat Co-op is changing all of that. Their vision of a locally sustainable abattoir has become a reality. By building a government inspected facility, NWPMC has opened
the door to markets local farmers couldn’t have imagined. Local mining and logging camps, stores and restaurants are proud to serve and support locally grown and processed meat. “We love the fact our meat is from right around the corner,” Christine Blair, co-owner of Two Sisters said.
“We can see the farm where the meat comes from at anytime. It’s local and it just tastes better. There’s no comparison.” At a time when fuel prices are skyrocketing, and the possibility of contamination at huge commercial facilities is more prevalent than ever. NWPMC built a small facility to ensure
consumers receive meat processing of the highest quality. Local ranchers have produced some of the highest quality meat for generations and now have a local facility to process their finished beef, keeping full operations close to home. See NWPMC on Page A2
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Local consumers prefer local products NWPMC from p. A1 “I think that’s what a lot of farmers haven’t seen yet, is that once you have your meat inspected it just opens up your market incredibly,” Manfred Wittwer, abattoir manager, said. Wittwer, who owns and operates W Diamond Ranch said sales have grown exponentially in the past 10 years. Proving the need and want from consumers for local beef. “The beef we process is still only about 3 – 4 per cent of the local market,” Wittwer said. “So to me this says we have a huge potential for growth. Even if we’re only at 15 per cent of what’s consumed locally, we would already be looking pretty good.” The NWPMC is in a unique situation. The only other abattoir in the Highway 16 corridor is in Vanderhoof. Usually when ranchers are ready to process their finished beef they would
have to ship them to lots in Vanderhoof, Edmonton or even Abbotsford. Here, local companies such as UTM appreciate the fact there is an organization dedicated to marketing local products for local consumers. “Buying local is absolutely essential for us,” Kylar Hardy said. “We would rather support a local economy wherever we’re working, than bring in unknown product from outside.” Despite the desire by many in the valley to eat locally grown, locally owned products, the NWPMC is still not seeing a comfortable return. In 2008 they had to shut the doors to their packaging facility and sold off the building last year. Currently the abattoir on Donaldson Road is only processing meat once a week. NWPMC chair, Paul Davidson, points out that the only way the meat co-op can survive is with more community
support. “What we need to see to keep this abattoir running is more animals through the abattoir,” Davidson said. “We need producers and consumers to take on this idea of local meat and local product and use this facility that we have, it’s a great facility but we need more animals through to make it pay.” The abattoir is essential for local producers to sell their products to a wider market. With tightening of government food regulations, it’s becoming more and more difficult for ranchers to find buyers without a CIFA sanctioned facility to process their beef. By operating the abattoir producers now have the ability to reach mass markets. They even have plans to expand their processing license to include poultry, a growing interest among local farmers. “The abattoir is very
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Cenotaph Concerns in Telkwa Former councillor Jim Hiltz asked council to help establish a new committee of community members tasked with enhancing and renovating the existing cenotaph. Coun. Rick Fuerst agreed and said he would be pleased to help in an way. Chief administrative officer Kim Martinsen said an application for up to $25,000 in restoration funds must be completed through a non-profit society and not the Village of Telkwa. The matter was tabled for further discussion.
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Randy Cunningham and Frank Doyle, (a former Telkwa resident now living in Smithers) apprised council on the status of the Bulkley Valley snowpack. At 159 per cent of normal, this year’s snowpack is the same as it was during the floods of 2007. Whether flooding occurs depends largely on weather, Doyle advised council, adding, the worst case scenario would be a combination of hot and wet weather.
Funding Increase for Music in the Park The Telkwa Community Initiatives Society received a funding increase from council for Music in the Park. Coun. Brad Layton moved that $1,000 be provided for all years the event is held. Coun. John McDi-
vitt seconded. Acting Mayor Rimas Zitkauskas excused himself from the room as he is the treasurer for the TCIS.
Water and Sewer Rates set to Increase Amendments to bylaws for yearly water and sewer rates, as presented in the 2012 budget, received first and second reading. Rates for single family residences increase by 84.2 per cent to $504 up from $273.60 or $19.20 per month. Retail/wholesale business 250-500 sq. ft. (46 sq. m) jump 51.4 per cent to $741, up from 489.60. Other rates for restaurants, garages, schools, churches and offices inside residences can be viewed on the Village of Telkwa website at www.telkwa.com.
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A photo of Sybille Haeussler, right, mentoring BVRC volunteer Courtney Berdan took second place in a photo contenst for volunteers. Alana Clason photo
Volunteer photo snags second place By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
It was a way of recognizing the many volunteers that help her, a way of saying thank you. Sybille Haeussler, a forest ecologist working with the Bulkley Valley Research Centre, submitted a photo of a volunteer, Courtney Berdan, helping her in the field to the Administrators of Volunteer Resources British Columbia (AVRBC) photo contest. The photo contest was established to recognize volunteer mentors. To be eligible, photos had to depict mentors in action, training or inspiring volunteers.
“I thought the photo was really fitting,” Haeussler said of the photo of herself showing Berdan how to plant whitebark pine seedlings at her research site. “I thought the photo encapsulated mentorship of a volunteer and an appreciation for nature.” The photo, from a tree-planting site where the Gosnell wildfire occurred in 2010, was taken by University of Northern British Columbia PhD student Alana Clason. “I think it’s just great that Sybille took the initiative to submit the photo,” Clason said. “It’s a positive news story that should get out.
“We’re doing this and involving so many people in the community.” The second-place finish came with $75 in prize money. Haeussler and Clason forewent treating themselves to a nice supper with the money, in favour of adding books on the whitebark pine to the BVRC library. In awarding second prize, the judges said the photo was, “Beautifully composed, using tree branches as a framing device, shows a leader training a volunteer while they both share their passion around preserving nature.” “We smile a lot when we do this work because it’s so much fun,” Clason said.
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On the rare morning you find it empty, it’s fun to tour the bright, echoing halls of Smithers’ Central Park Building and imagine its 1920’s tenants rubbing shoulders with Smithereens today. Up on the third floor, where a likely well-moustached RCMP sergeant once lived with his wife and kids, you’ll now find a suite of art and music studios. “This is the best room,” says Janet Harris, president of the Central Park Building Society, jingling one of her many keys to show off Linda Stringfellow’s painting class. Inside, a row of neatly curtained windows look straight down Main Street, and a table of brushes and paints stands ready for the kids who will run up here this summer after dance. Harris points out the rust-coloured floor: an indestructible, “battleship lino” that the building society recently tore out of every other studio but this one, where it nicely catches a lot of paint. Next door, tucked in a closet full of guitar amps and distortion pedals, Harris points to another upgrade: new wall panels to insulate the building’s drafty roof. “It used to be like a haunted ice palace outside,” she says. “Icicles would come down from the roof almost like tusks. “We didn’t see that this year, so the insulation is paying off.” Stepping to the second floor, Harris passes by freshly stuccoed walls and resanded doorways. Those renos are more fun to do, she says, but really it’s money-saving things like new roof insulation, fire sensors, and a $63,000 natural gas boiler that will keep Central Park buzzing for years to come. Next, Harris stops in what might be the loudest room in the building: a spacious dance studio on the second floor. A Wheely Sweet Deal
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“Well, I’m a tap teacher, so I’m the worst offender,” she explains, adding that the dance studio is right overtop the office of the Bulkley Valley Museum. “They’re very patient,” she says.”I’ve gone down there the odd time when the kids are practicing and it’s just relentless.” Here, if you can again imagine 1920’s Smithers, you get another fantastic double picture. In the same room where tai chi, yoga classes and some 300 dancers now learn their moves, a judge held court to try the likes of bank robber James Wesley Burke, sentenced in 1929 to 10 lashes and five years for stealing $2,000 and twice escaping a weeks-long manhunt. Central Park, it seems, has always been humming. Where the genealogical society meets, the art gallery shows, and the museum now collects its exhibits, there once stood a whole jail and a warren of government offices that handled everything from farm titles to tax disputes and gold claims. “I love the fact this is such a pretty building, it’s historical, and yet it’s so functional,” Harris says. “It’s really being used.” But while today it seems like an almost inevitably busy place and community fixture, Central Park Building is lucky to be standing at all. Former Mayor Gordon Williams remembers the night when, after many bitter disputes over operating costs in the 1970s, Smithers town council voted against his wishes to have the province burn the building to the ground. “That was my first term as mayor and there was an awful lot I didn’t know,” he says, laughing. “The next morning, I went in as soon as the doors opened and asked the town administrator Jim Franklin if there was there anything I could do.” Franklin said that as mayor, Williams had 30 days to recall the motion for a sec-
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Smithereens string up banners and a Maypole outside the Central Park Building to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1936. Contributed photo
ond vote. In the meantime, a letter in The Interior News by Dave Havard, calling on the town to save the Central Park Building, raised a lot of feathers. “I think that carried quite a bit of weight,” Williams said. “People saw it as a landmark for Main Street and didn’t want to see it disappear.” By the next vote, council reversed its decision. “I don’t know what would have happened if I’d said, ‘Well, they passed a motion, I guess that’s it,’” says Williams. On the other hand, critics had been right about the high cost of running the building, which the fire commissioner had to close to the public in 1982.
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But thanks to dozens of fundraisers and committed volunteers like electrician Tadik Then and engineer Norma Read, the building got major repairs and reopened. Today, Harris says the Central Park Building Society is amazed by what they call the “little renaissance” of 2010 to 2012, when town and regional district grants, as well as funds from the B.C. and federal gas tax bought $140,000 in upgrades. Watching it all happen, Harris says Central Park’s history no longer feels so far away. “You start to appreciate people in the past who have helped to keep things alive.”
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Nurses prescribing drugs a good idea Midwives, nurse practitioners and podiatrists may be able to prescribe medications classified as controlled substances as early as this fall, something currently only done by medical doctors, dentists and veterinarians. The proposed changes to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, announced in a Health Canada press release May 13, are aimed at improving flexibility and giving patients faster access to certain medications. It’s an idea whose time has come. Positive changes, or good news of any kind, regarding healthcare in Canada has been as scarce as respect for the environment within the Conservative government in the last few years. Newspapers across this country are filled with letters to the editor almost weekly, blasting long wait-times and “hallway medicine.” Anything that can be done to streamline patients getting what they need, when they need it, needs to be up for discussion. While there’s just one midwife listed in Smithers on the Midwives Association of British Columbia website and just one podiatrist from Terrace listed in the yellow pages as serving our area, it is through the services of nurse practicers most Bulkley Valley residents may notice a change in their healthcare services. Nurse practitioners already offer a significant level of independent healthcare in B.C. Providing more healthcare professionals with additional tools will benefit those on the receiving end, the patients. Like medical doctors, nurse practioners, midwives and podiatrists, will have to meet the same strict requirements regarding recordkeeping, security and the reporting of any loss or theft of controlled substances. These proposed changes should not be a source of political controversy. The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia and the BC Nurse Practitioners Association have already voiced their support for the plan. As it stands, our aging population is going to need all the trained medical professionals the system can provide. One can only hope the legislation isn’t tacked onto some massive omnibus bill that generates backlash from the public and official opposition. - Marvin Beatty/Interior News
Fame means show must go on A
s some may know, I was involved in Smithers secondary school’s musical theatre performance of “Fame!” Beginning last September, the entire cast met every Monday and Wednesday to learn choreography and block out various scenes. The principal actors had additional rehearsals to ensure everything came together perfectly. Many student and parent volunteers spent hours upon hours in the Della Herman Theatre, piecing together the set, painting every brick on every wall, and even the surface of the stage.
Not one detail was out of place. The show would not have been possible without the tremendous efforts of Hans Saefkow, Heather Lytle, and Mike Doogan-Smith, the three SSS teachers who began their quest for fame last summer. The hard work of every student involved in the show also contributed to our success. All of our hard work paid off during our two performance weekends, April 20 − 21 and 27− 28. The opening weekend brought with it the adrenaline of performing in front of a live audience, a full house no less and both performances that received standing
20 BELOW Katelynn Bolster ovations. vations During the April 21 show, the cast was faced with a sticky situation. Principal actor Kaleb Gorbahn, fractured his thumb during a dance number late in act one. At the time, we weren’t aware of the severity of his injury.
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After icing, taking ibuprofen, and taping it up, he was back out on stage. For the duration of the show he performed as if he hadn’t been injured. He even executed the huge ballet lift with me in the opening number of the second act. As the old adage says, say “the show must go on!” After the second show, sho it was brought to everyone’s attention that Kaleb’s thumb was indeed fractured, a fact supported by the large cast he was sporting. Some minor details had to be re-worked, but the majority of the choreography remained the way it was. The audience for the second weekend
of shows would have never known anything had been changed at all, if I wasn’t giving this insight into the back-stage world of a production the size of our “Fame!” I can’t give away all of our secrets, however. For those who were fortunate enough to watch this amazing production, I hope the show was worth the price of admission! For those in the community who didn’t buy their tickets in time (they sold out quickly), let this be a lesson for the next time SSS puts on a musical production – which, just a heads up, will be in 2014 – make sure you’re sitting in the audience; I know I will be.
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RAMP ensures access to everyone
Online poll results Should the blockade come down...? Yes 22%
By Marvin Beatty
Should the RCMP follow the orders of B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan and dismantle the peaceful blockade in Hazelton of the Gitxsan Treaty Society office by the Gitxsan Unity Movement?
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“I don’t agree with the conflict at all.”
“Protest is an essential part of democratic due process. Due process is more important than business as usual. The police have no need to get involved in something like this.”
“No, they should not dismantle the blockade. It’s a peaceful protest and I think they have every right to give their opinion and it should be respected.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Motocross track illegal Editor: About a year ago, I came to the Interior News office to complain to the editor of that era about the abundant coverage given to the Smithers Motocross Association (SMXA). The main grounds for my complaint were that motocross is an illegal use of the land base where the SMXA operates and the noise from illegal motocross events is a nuisance for residents up to three kilometres away. Since then, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has used informal means to encourage the owner of the property where the track is situated to apply for rezoning (Motocross in violation of the zoning bylaw is not
the only violation taking place on that property, but it is probably the most serious). At the same time, the RDBN is moving through a slow, formal enforcement process. To date, the property owner hasn’t indicated he is prepared to apply for rezoning, which would give local residents an opportunity to express their views about the desirability of motocross in the Donaldson Road area. On the contrary, the SMXA continues holding noisy events in blatant disregard for the law and neighbouring public. In fact, the property owner seems to be trying to preempt the result of any rezoning process, or to bring about a failure by the RBDN to enforce its own
bylaws by encouraging the SMXA to build a constituency in favour of motocross on Donaldson Road. By providing extensive, highly favourable coverage to the SMXA, the Interior News is supporting illegal land use and doing great harm to the law-abiding residents and businesses within hearing range of the SMXA track. Those of us who are suffering from this monstrous noise are outraged that a community newspaper would promote such antisocial behaviour. Consequently, we would like you to know that if the Interior News persists in this kind of sloppy and unethical journalism, we will complain to the B.C. Press Council. For verification of
the statements I make in this letter about land use, zoning, and even the term “illegal,” I encourage you to obtain the relevant documents from the RDBN. I did, through Freedom of Information, and I am not a reporter. Ray Chipeniuk Smithers
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the St. James Soup Kitchen. Unfortunately, we omitted the Smithers Lions Club, who were very generous with their support of our Christmas program. The Lions do a lot for the community and we are grateful for their support. We should also include the Interior News for donating space in their paper for all the year end “Thank Yous.” So Thank You!
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Editor: (Re: “RAMP is not an evil four-letter word” May 4, 2012) I would like to voice my support to the ongoing summer RAMP process, and hopefully subsequent winter process. I’m ready to help make this work. This is a chance for everyone in the Bulkley Valley to come together, put aside our differences, and respect each others values, and create a recreation vision for our strong community. This community driven initiative is a chance for all to sit down together, and create something we can look back on and be proud. I am an avid skier, kayaker, mountain biker, etc. I own a snowmobile, and use it for access and some recreating. I have made my living as a ski guide, and avalanche educator, providing training to both skiers and snowmobile users, because I care about my fellow citizens and there mountain safety. I have worked as a faller, firefighter, and carpenter with many of the citizens of our beautiful valley. This is not about an “us against them,” but should be a “lets work together.” In the end, we all want to get out and enjoy what this beautiful place has to offer all of us. That’s why we live here. It is about seeing our fellow members of the community in town, and sharing the stories of recreating, whatever activity we do. In the end, if we draw out lines of use, this should be from a mutual understanding, and respect from all involved. It should not leave people feeling threatened of loss of use of an area, rather a creation of a use plan that works for everyone, and allows all to have a positive experience. Working together, from different backgrounds, is likely the biggest challenge to overcome, and if we can place our bias aside, and meet in the middle, the process can work and form something that the citizens of the Bulkley Valley can share, and be proud of for years to come. I would like to recognize, and thank all the volunteers who have stuck with the vision of this, and dedicated countless, tiring hours of their time, to push on, and create a vision for a recreation plan in our community. Sean Fraser Smithers
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Online subscription ends relationship Editor: As a person who lived in Smithers for the first 25 years of my life I found it interesting from time to time to take a glance at the Interior News online. After being away for about 25 years, it was a neat way to sort of keep a link. See END on page A8
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Blown away I was recently blown away by the fact that I can read major newspapers online, for example the Winnipeg Free Press and the Winnipeg Sun, without having to subscribe but a small town paper wants me to subscribe. I do not subscribe to anything online so thus ends that link to Smithers and seeing it slowly grow. A.Kanis Winnipeg
The cost of silence Editor: The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is overseeing the environmental review process of the Gateway pipeline. Among other things it is giving away taxpayer’s money to those opposing the pipeline project. Aboriginal groups received $2.4 million. Reports suggest they wanted $17 million.
End of Life Care Other groups were given $435,000, among them the Living Oceans Society, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, the Fisherman Union and Forest Ethics. Many of these groups are also receiving funding from American foundations opposed to the pipeline. So much for alleged attempts to “silence” the opposition. It also goes some considerable way to explain the blatantly one-sided coverage of the whole affair. Jerry Mencl Telkwa
Broken lines yield ticket Editor: We were tourists to your fair northern city and passed through on May 7. We have heard so many exciting things and were considering investing/buying either commercial or residential real estate in your area. We were abuzz with ideas and planned on investigating more on our return trip in a few days.
Outside the city of Smithers, perhaps a 10 minute drive, we were apprehended and pulled over by a conservation officer after passing him on a single yellow line. The officer proceeded to write us a ticket for $105 and 3 points. He said we passed on a double yellow line (there was no double yellow line as the second line was not visible; it was completely, and I mean completely, worn out). We actually passed the machine that was re-painting the yellow lines on the highway about 30 min. behind us. We passed in a safe area with very little traffic, not speeding and we had a line of site of about 600 metres. My husband said he wanted the officer to walk back with him and he would show him that was untrue. He refused and said we could fight it in court. The short of the long story is that we proceeded on our journey, completely disillusioned by a single officers judge
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and jury attitude. We returned the next day, where we went to the powers that be with video evidence of an unjust, unfair and clearly inaccurate ticket given. It was disappointing to see the authorities protecting their own when a mistake had been made. I might point out that my spouse was a highway engineer involved in designing highways. He has never received a ticket, speeding or otherwise, in 20 years and 100’s of thousands of miles. After much debate, we paid our ticket (lawyers are expensive) to a sympathetic
receptionist at the court house that morning. That was our first and last experience in your beautiful city. My husband refuses to ever return. Terry Ann Tornes Garibaldi Highlands
A great big thank you Editor: Grade 10 students and Smithers Secondary School staff would like to acknowledge and thank the following community organizations for contributing their time and resources to make the P.A.R.T.Y. program
Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING
FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES MANAGER Lake Babine Nation requires a Fisheries Manager responsible for operational aspects of fishery development across the Lake Babine Nation. He or she will examine gaps in current development of a sustainable fisheries industry and develop policies for consideration, and work the organization and individuals in the fisheries industry to implement and monitor plans to protect and sustain fishery resources and habitats. Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Job Duties are as follows, but not limited to: • Participate in environmental monitoring of Lake Babine Nation and Traditional Fisheries. • Develop a network of fishery contacts, such as experts, industry and community representatives and maintain a regular dialogue to ensure the information from which the department works is up to date and accurate. • Organize and facilitate community consultations and workshops. • Develop policies and procedures, goals, and work plans; implementing activities, evaluating and modifying as needed. • Participate in field-based activities including monitoring and research assistance. • Responds to consultation requests from Federal and provincial / territorial government proposed legislative amendments. • Determine the need for consultants/contractors, initiate hiring/selection, and monitor the work of consultants and contractors. • Provide assistance in hiring departmental staff when requested. Requirements • Degree in one or more of the following: Natural or Renewable Resource Management, Fisheries Management, Environmental Studies. • Two (2) years of experience in a management position. • Knowledge of fishery issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. • Manual dexterity required to operate and calibrate field equipment, tools, and computer peripherals. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites. • Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment. • Travel is required. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: June 15, 2012
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possible. RCMP Smithers Detachment, Bulkley Valley District Hospital, BC Ambulance Service, Smithers United Church, SSS Parents Advisory Council, SSS BASES Program We would also like to express our appreciation to the following guest speakers Erica Harris, Deanna Davis and Ricky Volk. Grade 10 students Smithers secondary school
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ELECTION NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF LAKE BABINE NATION Date of Notice: April 30, 2012 The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot. • June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre. • June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall. • June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre. • June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. • June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office. All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214
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Minding Your Money Life insurance for your home Home is not only where the heart is, it’s also the largest single debt for most Canadians. But that’s okay, because your home is the centre of your family’s life. That’s why you should look long and hard at mortgage insurance. Traditional mortgage insurance can be conveniently obtained from your lender as part of your overall mortgage ‘package’. The premium is added to your monthly mortgage payment. • The policy has no cash value and the benefits are paid directly to the lender. • Your lender owns the policy. If you decide to change your lending institution to get a better mortgage rate or move to a new home, you have to re-qualify medically for new protection, potentially at higher premiums. • Your coverage ends when the mortgage is paid off. • Although it is unlikely, the fact remains that the insurance company that underwrites the policy could change the rate structure or cancel coverage as a whole. Personal life insurance is all yours. You own the policy and it insures you not the mortgage. You decide on the type of policy that’s best for you – either term or permanent insurance – and you choose the beneficiaries who can use the funds any way they wish – to pay off the mortgage, provide an income, or cover immediate expenses. • Your coverage isn’t reduced by a declining mortgage balance – so your beneficiaries stay protected. Any benefit payout in excess of the amount owing on the mortgage is available for use by your beneficiary. • If you choose term insurance, you can convert it to permanent insurance at a time suitable to you. • Your coverage goes everywhere with you – from home to home, mortgage to mortgage – and you can reduce the amount of coverage any time you want. • It’s your plan -- with the options, features and premiums that fit your needs and budget. And you can add disability and critical illness insurance that can include the benefit of waiving your premiums should you become disabled, providing the money to continue making mortgage payments, or paying your medical expenses. Your home is your family’s protective nest – it makes sense to protect it (and your family) with mortgage insurance. Your professional advisor can help you get the right protection that blends with your overall financial life. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind a local service By Marvin Beatty Smithers/Interior News
Steven Doucette, special events manager for The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, wants Smithers residents to know they consider themselves a local service. The national charity provides assistance to visuallyimpaired Canadians by providing and training them in the use of professionally trained Guide Dogs. “We visit applicants in any community they are in,” said Doucette. “If somebody in your area applied for a guide dog, we would send one of our instructors and they would do an
assessment and an interview.” While most people recognize the lifesize donation dog near Pharmasave as something that supports the visually impaired, some confusion exists. “Sometimes people think it’s for the food bank,” said Beannie Collingwood, 63. Pharmasave staff put the dog on display at their entrance daily, and Collingwood has been emptying it of its donations monthly since 2000, depositing donations into an account for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. “Another challenge the organization faces,” said Doucette, “Is that a lot of people, when they think of visually
impaired people, tend to think of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. “While the CNIB provides great services, they don’t train guide dogs. People that love dogs often donate to the SPCA or Humane Society, so we’re kind of caught in the middle sometimes.” Once accepted, the applicant is placed on a short-term waiting list. But the next applicant on the list does not necessarily get the next dog. “One of the special things we do, is we actually look at about a dozen criteria and match a specific dog with a specific person,” said Doucette. Wait times vary from one month up to two years, depending
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on what dogs are available. The goal, is to find the perfect match between applicant and dog and many factors are taken into account: from the
size of the person to the personality and temperament of the dog and applicant. “We don’t want to send out a guide dog team back to their home and not have
it work out,” said Doucette. Returning clients can move up the queue slightly faster. Once accustomed to having a dog, being without one can
be difficult. “Some clients have compared it to somebody who drives their entire life and suddenly taking their car away,” said Doucette. See GUIDE, on p. A11
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The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest lies within the traditional territory of the Wet’suwet’en people. In fact, the word Wetzin’kwa is taken from the Wet’suwet’en language and means “flowing blue green or clear waters” which is a direct reference to the Morice-Bulkley river system. The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest lies within three traditional Wet’suwet’en house territories, Kwen Bea Yex (house beside the fire), Casyex (grizzly house) and Taekalbaiyex (house on top of flat rock). Traditional uses of the Wet’suwet’en on these lands within the community forest were food gathering, trapping, trading, hunting and trail networks. A number of home placements were located on Alderich, Dennis and McDonnell Lakes. Some of the important foods gathered in the area were berries such as blueberries, huckleberries, cranberries, saskatoon berries and soapberries. Historically caribou and sockeye were also harvested due to their abundance. Other mammals that contributed to food supply were marmot, bear and moose. Medicinal plants such as hellebore, devils club, mountain ash, cow parsnip and products from the sub-alpine fir were also found here. The Wet’suwet’en have had a long presence and relationship to these lands. Recognizing this the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation has given the Office of the Wet’suwet’en a permanent position on the board of directors so that their input to the direction of the corporation is assured.
In addition, all harvesting and road development plans are referred to the Office of the Wet’suwet’en to ensure that known cultural heritage sites, culturally modified trees or resource values are identified and properly protected from any harvesting disturbance. A stated objective of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation is to protect and conserve cultural heritage sites, features and values and by doing so, to maintain and enhance good working relationships with the Wet’suwet’en. An example of how benefits from the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation benefit the Wet’suwet’en is the provision of logging truck loads of firewood that are provided to the elders in Moricetown. Another example is the recent construction of a “gathering place” at the trailhead of the Silvern Lakes trail. This lovely post and beam shelter, (see image above) which utilized materials from harvesting operations in the area, was built by local craftsmen. The shelter is located in an important traditional gathering area for the Wet’suwet’en people. This structure was completed last autumn and will be officially opened and blessed by Wet’suwet’en elders and clan members in a public ceremony on June 23rd. Look for details on Facebook. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate, as well as use the shelter anytime as we all take advantage of some of the many recreational facilities in that area. We welcome your comments on this article and suggestions as to topics you would like to see in future articles. We encourage you to visit our website http:// www.wetzinkwa.ca/ and contact the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation through the link provided on the website. You can also friend us on Facebook and follow our community activities there.
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Another challenge is that many people still go to dog training schools in the United States. Sometimes it can be quicker to get a guide dog in the United States but doing so can have drawbacks. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind retain ownership of the dog for its working life. If there is ever an issue they can take the dog back, something not easily done when or even offered with some training schools to the south. “That is one of the bonuses of staying in Canada and coming to our organization,” Doucette said. “People should consider us local.” For example, Doucette said if somebody in Smithers or in the Bulkley Valley, needs a guide dog, there is no place in the community dealing with service dogs. However, while the CGDB office is located in Ottawa, they do provide services in local communities across the country. “If there is a legally blind person who requires a guide dog,” Doucette said, “They can contact us anytime to start the process and we will make it happen.” For more information about the program or to make an online donation, visit the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind website at www. guidedogs.ca, email at info@guidedogs.ca or telephone at 613692-7777.
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Conference dispels myths about HIV By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre hosted a conference on HIV/ AIDS awareness in Moricetown recently in the hopes of stemming the tide against the disease in First Nations communities. “The prevalence of HIV in First Nations communities in northern BC is growing at a much faster rate than in non-aboriginal communities,” program director with the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre, Genevieve Poirier said. “Especially among people aged 25 and under, particularly women.” The conference focused on several key areas, including education on transmission of the
“They [students] think oral sex is safe sex, but it’s possible to contract HIV through oral sex.” Shannon Froehlich, positive prevention coordinator with Positive Living North Society HIV virus, around which First Nations youth have little knowledge. “The biggest myth is you can get HIV through saliva or from hugging,” Shannon Froehlich, positive prevention coordinator with Positive Living North Society in Prince George, said. “They also don’t understand that it’s 100 per cent preventable.” Froehlich also visits schools to discuss HIV and finds students are often caught by surprise their behaviour
puts them at risk of contracting HIV. “Especially when we say HIV can be contracted through oral sex,” Froehlich explained. “They [students] think oral sex is safe sex, but it’s possible to contract HIV through oral sex.” Poirier also visits schools, teaming up with Marylin Morrison who delivers a HIV 101 course in regional schools. In addition, Poirier has all kinds of resources available for anyone wanting more information, including information
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TAKING THE TIME TO GET IT RIGHT: DESIGNING THE KSM PROJECT The KSM Project is a proposed gold/copper mine, located 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart. If approved, the mine could become an important economic anchor in northwest BC and a source of four important minerals we use in our daily lives. The average home contains more than 400 pounds of copper – mostly in the wiring and pipes that keep the power on and the water Àowing. Our vehicles, computers, cell phones and countless other items we use on a daily basis contain many different metals and minerals, including gold, silver and copper. These are all found at the proposed KSM Project where the proven and probable mineral deposits total 38.2 million ounces of gold; 9.9 billion pounds of copper; 191 million ounces of silver; and 213 million pounds of molybdenum. A lot of effort goes into planning a mine. Originally discovered in the 1960s, Seabridge has been working since 2006 on the KSM Project design, doing exploratory drilling, geotechnical, engineering, environmental and socio-economic studies; and gathering input from communities and groups who have an interest in the project. “Our aim from the beginning has been to work collaboratively to forward a project which reÀects public input prior to submitting our permit applica-
tions for review by provincial and federal regulators,” says Rudi Fronk, Seabridge Gold’s President and CEO. “Six years of work and community feedback have gone into designing a mine plan for KSM that is both environmentally responsible and economically feasible.” The proposed KSM mine gets its name from three of the four deposits found at the site: Kerr, Sulphurets and Mitchell (the other deposit is called Iron Cap). These deposits will be mined in a combined open pit
and underground operation over the mine’s ¿ve-year construction and 50 to 55-year mine life. How it works is, rock is blasted from the ground using open pit, truck and shovel mining methods (in the open pits and underground). Rock that does not contain ore will be stored in rock storage facilities (RSFs) near the pits. Rock containing minerals – the ore – will be moved on a conveyor through a 23 kilometre-long tunnel to the processing plant. The ore will be crushed, the minerals extracted and the resulting mineral concentrates
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trucked offsite for further re¿nement. The location of roads to and from the mine site and processing plants were selected based on feedback from Seabridge’s Working Group and Aboriginal partners. The remaining ground-up ore with the minerals removed – the ‘tailings’ – are pumped to a nearby tailings management facility. Here, dams will be built to contain the tailings. There will also be a special lined pond in the centre of the tailings management facility where some of the tailings will be stored. This is the ¿rst lined pond in British Columbia; it is not required for the project, but Seabridge is committed to upholding high environmental standards in its mine design. Other project elements include water diversion tunnels to divert fresh water and runoff away from the pits and mine site; water treatment facilities, to collect and treat water running off the pits and the RSFs; two camps to house employees; and places to store equipment, explosives and supplies in various locations across the site. The estimated capital cost of the proposed KSM Project is 5.3 billion dollars, providing annual employment for 1,100 during construction and 930 during operation. The KSM Project will be going through the Environmental Assessment process this fall and, pending approval, will go into construction in 2014.
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Acceptance key for those with HIV HIV from A12 In some cases, the discrimination is so severe, individuals with HIV have been asked to leave, in some cases the decision was made by band and council, Poirier said. “They need to lead by example and welcome community members with HIV back into their communities,” Froehlich said. “That’s one reason we’re really pushing education in First Nations communities so that they understand the support and love a person with HIV needs.” Much of the stigma comes from the myth that people with HIV are gay or heavy drug users, Froehlich said. “When AIDS first arrived on scene it was viewed as a gay man’s disease.” But today that is no longer the case. In fact, many of the people Froehlich deals with contracted HIV through unprotected heterosexual sex, dirty needles and even in fights that drew blood. To help drive their message home, Poirier and Froehlich invited members of the Front Line Warriors, a group of aboriginal and non-aboriginal people living with HIV, in some cases for more than 20 years. There message, stay in school and be safe, based in a lifetime of experience, resonates with the students, Froehlich said. For Poirier, who took the lead on the community’s HIV/AIDS awareness program last September, her message is also based on personal experience. “I decided to take the lead because I lost a sisterin-law to HIV,” Poirier explained with a heavy sigh. “I got to see what a person with full-blown AIDS looks like. It’s not pretty.” Poirier recounts her first visit with her sister-in-law when she was finally hospitalized, a difficult moment. “I walked in, looked at her and had to walk right back out and I cried,” she admitted. “She didn’t look like herself, she looked like a walking dead person.” For information on HIV/AIDS contact 250-8475211
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The staff at A to Z Montessori Preschool congratulates the graduating class of 2012. The children are looking forward to kindergarten next year and all the exciting changes ahead. A to Z is undergoing changes as well. Marion Brown, the current owner and manager, is leaving Smithers and moving with her family to Kenora, Ontario.
Marion welcomes Denise Chamberlain as the new owner of A to Z Montessori and wishes her continued support from the Smithers community. Denise, fondly known as “Madame” to the children, has been teaching French at A to Z, since she moved back to Smithers last year.
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Smithers Rotary set to host 21st Charity Golf Tournament Dan Hamhuis, Joe Watson on roster to raise money for local charity By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The 21st Smithers Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Smithers’ number one Canuck, Dan Hamhuis, is teeing off June 14-16 with a slew of familiar celebrities sure to spark excitement. Helen Upperton, Jesse Lumsden, Joe Watson, Jack McLihargey, Manny Malhotra and other notables will be on hand for the charity event. Last year’s tournament was a huge success raising over $45,000 for local charities and attracted more than 200 people to the Smithers Golf and Country Club to participate in the event. This year’s tournament promises to be even bigger with more celebrities, more prizes and more star-studded thrills that comes only once a year. “I think it’s going to be a little bit bigger
than last year. It will be as fun if not more fun than last year,” tournament co-chair, Murray Hawse said. “It’s a good opportunity for us to really showcase Smithers to the celebrities and make them want to come back again.” Following last year’s success the Smithers Charity Golf Tournament organizers wanted to raise the bar by bringing in some of the biggest names in sports and local talent. The weekend kicks off Friday with helicopter rides so celebrities can get a birds eye view of our wonderful town. Celebrities and sponsors then have a practice round to familiarize themselves with the course, followed by a silent auction that runs until Saturday night. New this year is an autograph session for the public to come and meet their favorite celebrities, Friday,
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June 15, 6-8 p.m. Saturday the event tees off with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and the public is welcome to attend and cheer on local competitors. Later that night, take part in the live auction, a huge hit last year with on-air broadcasting from the Peak. Phone or text message bids to win some great gear and swag and help raise money for the BV Foundation and Rotary Club, which will be donated to local charities. “It was a really successful event last year,” said Hawse. “We gave $16,000 to Rotary, $16,000 to the BV Foundation and all the proceeds, are kept right here in the community and the surrounding area.” “This year we hope to surpass that amount, our goal is quite a bit bigger and we hope we reach it.” Hamhuis, hosting the tournament, is excited to be back in Smithers. Rumour has it he’s bringing some
of his Vancouver Canucks teammates with him, which will stir local intrigue. “If it’s anything like last year, it should be a lot of fun,” Hamhuis said. “We have a good group of celebrities coming up for it and of course the local golfers make it a lot of fun.” Although Hamhuis couldn’t play last year due to an injury, he still had fun ripping around meeting local golfers and getting to know participants. “It was neat last year, I had a different approach than years past,” he said. “I drove around in a cart and got to meet everyone so it was kind of a new experience doing it that way. It was a lot of fun being able to meet all the different groups.” The autograph session this year will give the public the chance to meet all the celebrities, which Hamhuis thinks is a great idea for everyone.
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Last weekend the Smithers secondary school Gryphons golf team travelled to the Skeena Valley Golf Course to tee off against Kitimat’s Mount Elizabeth secondary school Eagles for the coveted Northwest Zone crown. On the first day, the Gryphons came out with a stellar effort, taking a 20shot lead over their western rivals. Kaleb Gorbahn, recently decided to remove the cast from a thumb broken three weeks earlier to participate in the event. Rookie Riley Coish provided a solid round to stoke the Gryphons to a big lead. “Riley played excellent the first day. Even with the tough weather he scored an 85,” head coach Dana Gorbahn said. Despite the praise from his coach, Coish attributed his success to his putter, admitting, “the putter was working.” “The course
played against us this weekend,” Nathan Cachia, the veteran of the team, said of the weather conditions. “There were tough scoring conditions due to strong gusting winds the first day and the quick green conditions with tucked pins led to difficult putts.” Despite the deteriorating weather, Cachia played well on the second day with a solid 84. “I still feel like I struggled and couldn’t make any putts,” he said. “If the putts had rolled in, it would have been a different story. I have to give my mom so much credit. She shared her thoughts on my swing last night and they were really helpful.” Coish started the second day with a lot of difficulty but shook it off after the ninth hole, saving the round with a 40 on the back. Second-year player Skyler Stahel, struggled the whole weekend. As if the weather wasn’t enough, he re-injured his knee. “I just
couldn’t get my head into this one,” Stahel said. After re-injuring his knee, which caused him disconcert through the round, Stahel continued to play a supporting role for the Gryphons with an aggregate score of 190. “If my knee was healthy I know I would’ve played better,” said Stahel. In the end,
Smithers won the zone championships with a 21-stroke lead over Mount Elizabeth’s aggregate team score of 703. Smithers secondary scored an aggregate of 682. “It feels nice to finally win zones,” said Gorbahn. “I’m proud of my boys. They all played great given the difficulties they endured.
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Camels Rugby participation growing By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Camels Rugby team is scrumming down for another season of rucks and tries in the valley, after last year’s disappointing cancellation early in the year. Despite having low player turn out in recent years, things are looking up as interest in rugby continues to grow in the northwest. “It’s been going fantastic,” Camels coach, Kala Hooker said. “We’re getting numbers out. At the last practice we had 14 people out to play.” Years ago, rugby clubs were all over the Highway 16 corridor. “Teams from as far as Williams Lake and Prince Rupert traveled to Smithers, Terrace and Prince George for club tournaments. Recently, however, teams haven’t had the full rosters they had. Now, that is all changing. Thanks in
large part to the phenomenal school rugby programs in northern B.C., Smithers is seeing a resurgence in participation. “As far as the high school sport level goes, Prince Rupert and Terrace have started up their own girls rugby teams, which is new this year,” Hooker said. “So we’re seeing some development in that area. Prince Rupert and Terrace have their own club teams and they’ve been asking us to come out for their River Boat Days and Seafest.” Last year’s big home event for the Camels was their annual Humpfest tournament. Clubs from Terrace and Prince Rupert took part in what turned out to be one of the staple events of the rugby season. However, due to the sudden change in venue, from the archery range field to Heritage park, Humpfest is cancelled this season until a replacement venue can
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be found. “We had to work out some logistical issues this season with field space,” said Hooker. “This year we’re not hosting Humpfest, but hope we can see the event come back in the future.” But as plans for the new arena are finalized this summer, the Camels are looking for another home and in Smithers pickings are slim for the rugby crowd. Although Humpfest is on the sidelines, the annual Rugby Alumni game will be in full swing. With more and more past and present rugby players taking part, Hooker is expecting exciting action when the Camels alumni take on the Smithers Secondary Gryphons. “We’re definitely trying to strengthen ties between the high school program and the Camels Rugby Club. “June 11 is our alumni game we host every year,” Hooker said. “So the Camels will go up
Camels Kala Hooker protects the ball as she gets driven into a ruck during Humpfest 2011 in Smithers. Dan Mesec photo
against the high school teams.” Although the Camels roster is growing, they are always looking for more players. As the season goes on they will be looking for a sevens team to play in Terrace and possibly Prince Rupert. If you’re interested in playing competitive rugby or just want to have some fun, come out Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. to ruck-over and scrum down. “Rugby in general
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Life-jackets: only effective if you wear them By Marvin Beatty Smithers/Interior News
It’s that time of year again, when boaters are preparing for sunny days on the water and it’s a good time to remember the importance of not just having, but wearing, life-jackets or personal flotation devices (PFD’s). Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue attends three or four swift-water related incidents every year and weather forecasts indicate boaters need to be especially cautious this summer. “We are expecting high, cold water through much of the summer,” Barry Finnegan, president of the Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue, said. “People can’t wait to get out on the water but it’s important to be ready, the boat, safety equipment, everything.”
Adam Hartnet, Tamara Gillis, Gareth Doyle, Natalie Reeves and Jake Reeves sport lifejackets at the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool on National Lifejacket Day, May 17. Marvin Beatty photo
Air temperature can vary considerably from the water temperature, said Finnegan, and “it can be a real shock to people hitting the water.” Finnegan recommends people take time to ask “what if” and consider all possibilities before they find themselves in trouble. According to
the website www. wearalifejacket.com, there were an average of 175 boating related fatalities per year in Canada from 20012006. National Lifejacket Day, last week, provided an opportunity to educate Smithers residents about boating safety in a very visible way. Clara Reinhardt,
first aid and water safety representative for the Red Cross in Prince George, said May 17 was chosen to coincide with the start of the boating season in most of Canada. “Eighty per cent of people who drown in inland waters aren’t wearing life-jackets,” Reinhardt said. “It’s important to educate people that lifejackets need to be worn to work.” All day, May 17, those wearing lifejackets to the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool were given a special admission fee of just $2. Pool shift supervisor, Gale Jones, and facility programmer, Tamara Gillis also sent lifejacket information, and a contest notice to local schools, encouraging students to wear lifejackets or PFD’s to school, take a photo and send them in by email. “Once entries are received, they are put
into a draw to win a free water safety session and a fun swim,” Jones said. Another contest is available through the Red Cross website, www.redcross.ca, until June 30. Sets of four Masters Survival lifejackets are up for grabs to the winners. “Life-jackets have come a long way and there’s a life-jacket for everyone,” Finnegan said. “They are really comfortable now, it just comes down to wearing them.”
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Jean Maskiewich, left, and Staffie Brine spent 20 years teaching line-dancing to Smithers’ ladies. Their last class was May 3. Marvin Beatty photo
By Marvin Beatty Smithers/Interior News
The long time line-dancing duo Staffie Brine and Jean Maskiewich enjoyed their last day as volunteer instructors, May 3, at Pioneer Place Activity Centre in Smithers. Brine and Maskiewich were introduced to line-dancing by a group from Kitimat, who performed at a workshop held at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre in 1992. Both thought what they saw looked like fun and were encouraged to begin teaching classes. “In the first year, there were four women attending,” said Brine. “Although we didn’t have a clue what we were doing, we carried on and by wordof-mouth the next group became eight
“Few things are better than a lazy Sunday on the couch, ...that’s why we insure our home through Western Financial Group.” and then it escalated from there.” As interest grew they soon realized they needed to offer two more classes on Thursdays. Two decades later, Brine and Maskiewich estimate 60-70 women took in their linedancing classes. Classes ran from October through April and were always a women-only affair. Student Claudette Hycha jokingly offered one explanation as to why. “I have a husband who doesn’t like dancing and thought this would be one way to get out and dance,” she said. “There are also a lot of ladies who are widowers,” Brine said. “This way they can come and dance, too.” The cost for a year’s worth of personalized dance instruction was just $10 per year,
the cost of the membership in the seniors association; later this was bumped up to $20. The duo split duties, Brine said. She took care of the music selection while Maskiewich was the dance instructor. Over the past two decades, many of the ladies involved have formed strong friendships with Brine and Maskiewich. “They’ve been wonderful,” Nancy De Vries, of the Smithers Senior Citizens Association, said. “They always let you go at your own pace and there was never any pressure. It was a joy to work with them.” Though 21 of their students have passed away and 13 others have moved away, some of the original dancers were still going strong right to the
final day. “The oldest lady we ever had was 90,” Brine said. The group have been on stage at various venues around Smithers, including the fall fair, trade show, Bulkley Lodge, Elk and Meadows and have also performed in other communities. Their colorful, coordinated outfits have changed only twice. In 1996, they started wearing the familiar geese and mountains garb and then in 2008 they switched over to a stick figure pattern. Some discussion is underway for potential replacements for Brine and Maskiewich but nothing has been formalized as yet. “They are great people and we will miss them,” long-time student Fofo Pacheco said.
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A little spice of life and a little time for feathered friends
An osprey keeps watch over a wooded area near Quick, B.C. Marvin Beatty photo
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t’s been one of those weeks again. Should we talk about birds or just life in general? The concepts are just a little blurred. The day began as it should on this five acres of land. Many species of birds fed as if in a frenzy. A sign of cold weather coming? I had a call from Margaret in Hazelton who told me they had some snow today. The flakes were big and sloppy enough that some of the birds seemed unable to fly up to the feeders. The snow would let up and the birds could gain altitude. A week ago Buddy the rescued crow who had been with me for
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Today had an element of sadness since this was the day that my big old dog Sushi was laid to rest. Sushi was a very big dog, so getting around was tough for her. She was having seizures and had the occasional aggressive moment. It was time for sure. The vet and a friend fri came to the house to make the ho passing pa as easy as we could co for all of us. Sushi was buried in the back yard some distance from the house. Later I could not find my other dog Cody. I called and finally found him lying down beside his companion’s grave. “Just a dog,” I
don’t think so. A reminder to all of us that dogs need other dogs for companionship. Sushi was the kind of dog that all who came here liked. She liked everyone as well. When old Al was so sick she would sit for a very long time by his bed while he slept. He would finally wake up, reach out for her big head and say “It’s OK Sushi, it’s OK!!” Only then would she leave his side. Cody and I will miss her a great deal. When the time is right I will rescue another dog. So, to Sushi I say thanks or being my friend for so many years. It’s ok Sushi, it’s ok. Back to the birds. Lots of beautiful western tanagers in this region as well as a report from Chetwynd. They are eating suet, peanut butter
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the sparrows have left. The northeast now has some interesting warblers to see. Let me know when they get there.
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Bears and graduations all part of spring
VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron
conservation strategy that encourages efforts by the community to reduce bear-human conflicts. Visit www. bearaware.bc.ca, or wlapwww.gov. bc.ca/wld/bearsmart/ bearsmintro.html, for more information. Time again to show off quilting talents of the Bulkley Valley. Jewels in July: A Quilting Gem, July 3 – 28, opening night July 6, 7 – 9pm. Registrations still accepted, extended deadline May 31,
info@smithersart.org. Also looking for a couple of volunteers to be in charge of hanging the show Monday, July 2. Contact Gail Nicholson 847-3433 or the Art Gallery 847-3898. Pick up a horseshoe for luck, protection against witches, evil. Nail it to the house door, two ends uppermost so end the luck does not “run out�. out Food Secure F Canada is calling Can ffor a national food policy based on recommendations in Resetting the Table: A People’s Food Policy for Canada. There are staggering statistics about food insecurity, health issues, outrageous food costs in remote and Northern regions. Food is a basic human right; Canada is failing in its obligations to fulfill this right. For information: policy@ foodsecurecanada.org. Went to Prince George for my
granddaughter’s graduation. Almost 400 students graduating at the ceremony held in the CN Centre. Even with that many, everything was so scripted, controlled, we were only there a little over 2 hours. It was wonderful, uplifting, joyful. Came home on the train, beautiful trip. The train travels at 45 miles per hour, a safe form of transportation. During the trip one lady spoke of being in Prince George for her granddaughter’s graduation, we compared experiences and pictures. New rules for driving: once you turn 80 you are required to have a doctor certify you are safe to drive then you have to go to Prince George and take a test on a computer. If you are not familiar with computers someone will sit with you. Also, it appears B.C. and Ontario are the
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Bears are coming out of hibernation, the 24-hour hotline to conservation officer services: 1-877-9527277. Each year nearly 950 black bears and 50 grizzly bears are destroyed due to conflicts between people and bears. Bear proof your home: keep garbage in the house, garage or shed until dump day; don’t add meat products or cooked food to compost; pick ripe and fallen fruit daily; use birdfeeders only in winter; clean BBQ grill after each use; bring pet dishes inside, clean up any spillage. It is an offence to feed or leave attractants available to dangerous wildlife. If you see a bear: remain calm; don’t panic (hah!); never approach a bear, do not run from it either: warn others of the bear’s presence, without yelling. (wouldn’t be able to!). Not sure if we are a “Bear Smart� Community. A
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BEST DISPLAY Karista Olson, Bryan Beatty, and Colin Teasdale of Hazelton stand in front of their trade show display at the The Business Development Bank of Canada E-Spirit business plan competition in Winnipeg. The trio earned Best Tradeshow Display with their project “Grease Trail Arts.” Their proposed plan would offer art kits created by Gitxsan artists with how-to instructions to follow the same techniques Gitxsan artists use for their crafts. See next week’s Three Rivers Report for interviews and details. Contributed photo
Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs 1650 Omenica St., Hazelton, V0J 1Y0 Ph: 250-842-6780 Fx: 250-842-6709
May 16th, 2012
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hear about the actions of Gitxsan Unity. Another injunction surfaced, and there were no arrests. Next comes the question: what are you doing about it? I say it’s somewhat complicated since we’ve been taken to court. When Gitxsan Unity formed they aligned themselves with the Àrst court case. They targeted the GTS, the think-tank for all the Hereditary chiefs. For starters, I say we were forced to defend ourselves in court. An injunction was granted in our favour, but never acted on. RCMP are now considering enforcing the injunction, but only after the judge expressed certain disgust. At the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs’ last meeting they agreed to talk to Gitxsan Unity on their terms.
The Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs wanted a committee struck to embrace some real Gitxsan processes so we move forward based on what we can agree are Gitxsan goals, set by our predecessors. Historically, head Chiefs lead the nation after being chosen by their house groups, who are in turn led by house elders. In terms of Treaty talks, they are automatically charged with that responsibility. The Chiefs set broad goals, such as staying on the same road. On that road we won Del-
gamuukw, and that has enshrined the Gitxsan in Canadian law. They in turn charge the GTS the administrative arm to advertise to get the best possible negotiators. Perhaps the house groups need to meet and examine their internal protocols so that those not charged to speak for them know their place. In getting Treaty dollars, all native nations must comply with B.C. Treaty Commission standards. They know people on the street have real concerns, so they built in, upon reaching an agreement in principle, a step where any agreement has to be brought to the people. If there were major problems seen by the majority than the negotiators have deÀnite direction of what is unacceptable by the Gitxsan and work towards an acceptable remedy.
I welcome your comments on this or any other article.
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Kitwanga hosts long weekend of sports New Hazelton, Tri Town Feed and Lumber or by contacting the South Hazelton Community Association at southhazelton.ca@gmail. com or phone 250-8427077. Volunteers and coaches are still needed and appreciated and if anyone is interested please use the above contact information. The Annual May long weekend Kitwanga sports tournament offered a wide variety of non-stop action with soccer and softball. Teams from all over the northwest including Terrace, Kitwanga, the Hazeltons, Gitsegukla and Gitanyow. Games started on Friday night and went throughout the entire weekend with playoffs on Monday. Soccer teams ranged from young children mixed teams, to women’s and several age groups of men’s teams. Results weren’t Women’s soccer was part of the action available at deadline. during the Kitwanga May long weekend See next week’s Interior of sports action. News for details. Shannon Hurst photo
By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
The Hazelton Softball league gets underway this Wednesday and those interested can bring their registration forms to practice with their payment. Children ages 4 − 7 will practice on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30 p.m. − 6:15 p.m. and youth between the ages of 8 and 12 will practice on the same days from 6:15 p.m. − 7 p.m. The women’s team practices Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. − 8 p.m. and the mixed teams, if there is enough interest, practices Monday 7 p.m. − 8 p.m. All practices are at the South Hazelton ball park for the first few weeks until organizers know how many people are playing. Games are scheduled to start in mid June. Registration forms can still be picked up at the New Hazelton Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Sedina Sales, District of
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Spring 2012 - 7th Annual HEAVY HORSE PULL
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Sunday, May 27th, 2012 • 1:00 p.m. Fall Fair Grounds, Rodeo Arena Contact persons: Glen Kerr 250-846-5434 • Anika Gattiker 250-846-5494
HISTORY FOR STUDENTS CORRECTION: Ms Liz Lazzarotto, a teacher at John Field Elementary School, asked Maggie Carew to conduct a historic walking tour of Old town for her French Immersion class. We borrowed costumes from Hazelton Area Theatre Society. Beginning at the Nose Like Coho totem pole, to acknowledge the fact that the Gitxsan were here first, we walked around the village, stopping at points of interest and telling stories about the riverboat days, the great flood of 1936, and other incidents in local history. Afterwards we went into the Museum to view the artefacts and photographs on display. The students were fascinated by the stories, and are now enthusiastically at work researching local history in more detail. Contributed photo
This is your brain talking. Yeah, you know me...sort of. We’ve been together since your first breath I have a favor to ask you. I want to live as much as you do, and in order to do that, we need to work together. I have a lot of important tasks to watch over ... thinking, breathing, moving ... I work hard for you. I’ve got your back, man! But, I can’t do it alone. Please. Do your part ... Wear a helmet; I can’t take those cracks to the pavement. and dude? Lay off the drugs and alcohol. What messes me up, messes you up. If we get a brain injury, there’s a good chance it’ll hang around for the rest of our life. I’m ready if you are. We’re a team. Let’s do this! A message from BV Brain Injury Association
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here are so many great things as it helps create and teach things about sports of camaraderie, team building, any kind. working with others and sharing. Watching sports seems to be It may take some time for something people of all ages some youngsters to come around across the world come together to and enjoy playing on a team but enjoy. those that stick it out seem to There are few things that blossom in the long run. can bring a whole community, I watched this exact thing play province or even country together itself out many times in the past in a way sports can. few years with the great minor Whether it’s cheering on hockey program in the Hazeltons. a hockey or football team or Furthermore, this past cheering on your country in weekend in Kitwanga was such a something such as the Olympics, treat on so many levels. or a world competition, one thing Not only was there some is for sure, it can bridge the gaps grea great sports action to watch Y OWN unlike anything else. and photograph but watching On a smaller scale I watched the sidelines, the bleachers and Shannon Hurst it bring families together, friends talk talking to many of the hundreds together and even siblings who of p people showing support and otherwise may not see eye to eye. enjo enjoying some great games, it was Not only can sports do all very evident how advantageous of the above to spectators it has having sports in our lives can be. many other amazing benefits such as those While I know I am not stating something related health. new and many people realize the importance Sports of any kind seem to have major of sports and participation but sometimes it’s benefits to health, things as increasing and nice to be reminded of all the great things we do building stamina, cardio, co-ordination and have going on in the north, in the province, in much more. the country and the world. That’s not to say there aren’t disadvantages I am sure I will have to reiterate all of this in when it comes to health such breaking a bone, a few months when our Canadian athletes once or getting hurt to some degree in many sports again take the world stage. but those who love to play a game know the In the meantime, I encourage everyone to get risks. out and play sports, ride a bike or watch a game Kids playing sports is one of the greatest and go cheer on a friend or family member!
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SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH
Come worship with us at
FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA
Rev. Alyssa Anderson Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Children’s Program
Pastor James Folkerts (URC-NA) 1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa
Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm Listen to “Whitehorse Inn program” Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am
At the corner of Queen St. & 8th
250-847-3333 BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 4 pm every Sunday
Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers
250-847-2080
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services 10 am & 6 pm 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Sunday School - Ages 3-6 Junior Reflection - Ages 7-8 during morning worship services. Phone 250-847-2333 Pastor Dan Hoogland “Back to God Hour” on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays on CJFW at 9:30 Visitors Welcome
For information www.bahai.org
FAITH ALIVE Christian Fellowship Upper floor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave. 10-12 noon Sundays Youth meeting Fridays at 7 pm
Join us for Services. Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitors and new members.
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
www.smitherscanrc.org
Bahá’í Faith 250-877-6099
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FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave.
Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery
2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick
Pastor Chris Kibble
250-847-6155 • Quick 250-847-9881 • Smithers 250-847-5625 • Fax phone
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Mount Zion
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Lutheran Church
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church
Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929
1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa
Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend! Contact number 250-847-5879
1636 Princess Street Rev. Daphne Moser
10:00 am - Service and Sunday School
Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services
ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday Morning Worship 10 am
For information e.mail mtzionsmithers@yahoo.ca Phone 250-643-1586
Welcomes You! Sunday School (for all ages) – 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Raddatz Corner of Upper Viewmount Rd & Hwy 16 250-847-2466
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Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue
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THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers.
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Annual General Meeting Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition Wednesday, May 23 5 p.m. at our office in Old Hazelton 1535 Omineca St Everyone welcome 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. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726.
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Greg Williams & Lynn Wilson July 14
Jolene Taylor & Benjamin Meints July 21
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YARD SALE May 26th 8-12 3984 corner of Columbia & 1st Ave. Smithers. *PROCEEDS to Bulkley Lodge* Kid/baby
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TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.
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Ethel May McFarland Born Dec. 15, 1916 and passed away peacefully on April 6, 2012 in the Langley extended care home at the age of 95.
Ethel was born in Arbakka, Manitoba, the seventh of eight children of Chas and Carrie Whitehead. She married Russell McFarland in 1934 and lived in the Emo, Fort Francis area until after the war, when with their three children, Donna, Norman and Donald, they moved to Strome, Alberta. They came to Smithers in 1950 and loved the beautiful mountains and lakes. They built a cabin on Babine Lake and spent many summer weekends fishing and relaxing with friends and family. Ethel was a member of the Smithers United Church Women’s Auxiliary where she spent much of her time, knitting, sewing and baking for the many bazaars and fundraisers. She was an excellent cook and used those skills to enter and win many prizes at the Smithers Fall Fair as the top point-getter for the Blue Ribbon baking contest for many years. She was also an avid curler and bowler and helped her team win a trophy or two. Ethel and Russell moved to Victoria in 1970 where they were able to enjoy their beautiful flower gardens and a milder climate. They joined the garden club and were chosen as having the most beautiful flower garden in Esquimalt for two years running. They moved to Aldergrove in 1999 to be near their family. They spent 67 years together. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell in 2002, son Donald (Nita) in 1989 and son-in-law Jim Hickey (Donna) in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Hickey, son Norman (May), daughter-in-law Nita, along with eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren whom she loved and cherished. A Celebration of Life Tea was held in her honour at The Little White Tea House in Fort Langley attended by 28 family and friends. She will be missed by all her many friends and family who were blessed by her kindness, love and friendly smile.
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Legislative committee rejects ban on pesticides By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press
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he B.C. Liberal majority on a legislative committee has recommended against a province-wide ban on cosmetic pesticide use, after a year of hearing from farmers, foresters, environmental organizations and interested citizens. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett chaired the committee whose four B.C. Liberal members outvoted three NDP
members calling for a provincewide ban on common household herbicides, insecticides and fungicides used for visual effect. The majority recommended that retail sales should be treated similar to tobacco, kept out of sight and available only by request from someone with training in how to use the chemicals. Bennett said the most compelling testimony came from a representative of Health Canada, which approves such products for use across the country. The committee was told
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that B.C. was the first province to ask Health Canada before considering such a ban, and that imposing one would be a political rather than a public health choice, Bennett said. Bennett noted that only five per cent of pesticide application is by household users, using products diluted 100 times or more below the level that shows effects in the most sensitive animal species. The widespread belief that common lawn and garden products cause harm when used as directed is based on “chemophobia” and a lack of
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the province and stop retail sales the public, he said. The committee’s recommendations go against up to 80 per cent of public opinion, and would leave B.C. “dead last” in provincial regulations, Fleming said. Bennett said he discussed the recommendations with Clark before she left on a trade mission to Asia, and she offered no objections. Cabinet could still overrule the committee and impose a ban, which he acknowledged would be much more politically popular.
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June 2nd & 3rd, 2012 At the Kisipox Valley Rodeo Grounds
Stock Contractor: C-Plus Rodeo Company, Williams Lake, B.C.
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Rodeo Starts 1 p.m. both days Friday Night Dance, 10pm Advance Only Tickets $15 at BV Credit Union New Hazelton & Kispiox Gas Bar (No Minors) Saturday Night Dance, Free to Rodeo Spectators EVERYONE MUST PAY TO ENTER THE GROUNDS NO GLASS ON GROUNDS – NO DOGS OFF LEASH Rodeo Admission: HAWKAIR Adults $20 / day or $35 / weekend Tickets for 2 Seniors & Students $15 / day or Sponsored by $25 / weekend Hawkair Children 5 & under free Camping $10/vehicle/day (no reservations)
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Carol Nitti Born September 21, 1950 Passed Away May 12, 2012
Carol passed away peacefully at Bulkley Valley District Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Carol is survived by her husband Porti, brother Larry, sister Patty, and mother Viola. She was predeceased by her father Herbert. Carol will be missed by many friends and former students. Always with her infectious smile and words of encouragement, Carol saw the best in everyone. I can not thank Dr. Daphne Hart and the nurses on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Bulkley Valley District Hospital enough. Their compassion and sensitivity that they had for Carol was always evident and I am very thankful for their efforts. We are very lucky to have the medical staff that is available to us here in the Bulkley Valley. I would also like to give my thanks to Shaylee and the Perreault family for their help and encouragement to Carol during her time in the hospital. Carol was interred at the Telkwa Cemetery over Tyee Lake Provincial Park. We will be having a get together at the Hudson Bay Lodge on Saturday, June 2nd at 11 a.m. to remember Carol and her big smile. Please come and join us. In lieu of flowers Carol’s wish is for donations to a LOCAL charity or church of your choice.
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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #289 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker Smithers Community Services Association has an immediate opening for a Youth Resource Worker to assist in our CORR Homes Program in Burns Lake and surrounding area. This is a part time position (approx. 10hrs per week) with a variable schedule. Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goals and reintegrating into their home communities. This position requires knowledge in the application of various human and social development frameworks, and demonstrated skills and competencies working with youth. Qualifications: A post secondary degree, diploma, or certiÀcate in Social Work and experience serving clients in youth criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, and be able to work independently in a high demand capacity. Additionally, applicants must undergo a criminal record check, be willing to work outside of normal business hours, and also possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to own transportation. Please apply with resume to:
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A to Z Playhouse Hey cuz, Just missing you and wanting to send one more email ... hoping to get back another chatty hello ... telling me about Leesha, or pretty much anything ... I sit here at the computer and there is such a huge emptiness. Wouldn’t it just be fine if we could keep on chatting... Bob says that he has wee whispers with my mom. He can ‘hear’ her answers and I know what he means. Sometimes I hear her. Sometimes I get a pretty good read from Grandma Petkau. We talked about the grandmas we were close to. Sure do miss you. I know you and I didn’t quite see eye to eye on Christianity but I think your version of it was a lot more accepting than the stricter version I grew up with that just didn’t work for me ... or anyone else I knew for that matter! But, that said ... I hope that you are somewhere fine and in good company. My friend Inga, who is an Icelander and they don’t really have much attachment to religion ... she says to me that she is convinced that when she dies she will be reunited with all her family. I ask her how she knows this? She says, I just do. Inga can be very convincing so I’m going to hope that you and Herb are having a great reunion out there ... and that there are dogs. Just wouldn’t be Heaven without dogs. Nora is sitting by my feet on the office floor. It is a beautiful sunny day. I have to leave for a one day course soon but would rather be outside. Sunday, Rose and I went flower shopping and I planted my garden for you this year. I’m calling it Carol’s Garden. I haven’t finished yet but am going to get some special flowers ... Rose says tuberous begonias would be good ... and I’ll be sitting in my back yard with a glass of wine and Nora, thinking about you and missing you. Those Banff days were precious but I never knew then, how precious they were going to be. Here’s to one last trip. When it’s my turn please come and meet me ... and maybe we’ll go for a chat in the stars together. Interesting stuff. People have all sorts of ideas where you go and what happens and in the end ... no one really knows a thing. I’ll be listening for you, cuz. Love you lots, Shirley
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Part-time Bookkeeper/Receptionist Todd Larson & Associates Inc. is looking for an experienced part-time bookkeeper/receptionist to work a minimum of 18 hours/week starting June 1st. Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience • Good working knowledge of Simply Accounting • Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel Remuneration based on experience. Please drop off a resume, including cover letter and references to Todd or Tammy at 3896 - 2nd Avenue, Smithers, B.C. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
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Court Liaison Officer The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Court Liaison Officer. This is a Part Time Regular (job share) unionized position. General Statement of Duties: This is a clerical and records position, performed under the supervision of the Non Commissioned Officer (N.C.O.) in charge of the Smithers RCMP Detachment. The incumbent is generally responsible for liaison between the Court system and the Detachment, to maintain all exhibits held at the Smithers Detachment and to perform other general duties. Qualification Includes: • Minimum Grade 12 education. • Valid BC Drivers Licence. • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and Internet. • Adequate typing skills to generate correspondence and reports from a computer. • Be able to pass a security clearance to the enhanced security level. • Have experience in the court and judicial system, either from previous police experience, or from the judicial system as a Court Clerk or similar position. • Be insurable to operate a government motor vehicle. • Have a good working knowledge of the RCMP – PRIME & CPIC computer system. • Above average communication skills in order to comprehend and interpret questions or problems presented by others. For complete details of this position please see the job description on our website at www.smithers. ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract quoting Competition #12-07 by no later than 4:30 pm, June 8, 2012 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person but cannot be accepted electronically or without a current driver’s abstract. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 BV BOBCAT SERVICES LTD. Looking for 2 full time seasonal workers for fencing, landscaping company. Labor and small equipment operator. Class 5 drivers licence and strong work ethic required. Fax resume 250-847-5848, email cjskub@xplornet.com DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualifications shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com
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Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. is a leading diamond drilling company operating in several provinces in Canada as well as internationally. Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in 2009 from Great Place to Work Canada. We have a culture of dedication, using initiative and innovation to solve problems and a strong team environment. Due to our recent growth we are looking for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to join our team. The candidate will work primarily in Accounts Payable and provide back up for our multi-provincial payroll process. If you have 3 or more years of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll experience, like to work in a team setting, are skilled at building relationships, able to bring solutions to problems, work under tight time pressures and pay attention to detail, you are our ideal candidate. Further information is available at www.hy-techdrilling. com/corporate/employment. Please send your application to jobapps@ hy-techdrilling.com no later than noon, Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
FOREST NURSERY GROWER TRAINEE PRT Inc. operates twelve forest nurseries across Canada and in the USA, producing over 170 million forest seedlings annually. PRT is looking for ambitious individuals who are interested in learning the culture of growing forest seedlings. We hire competent individuals whenever we ¿nd them, and place them in a learning environment to prepare them for advancement. The successful individual will have formal training in horticulture, agriculture or forestry, excellent interpersonal skills and some relevant experience. The individual will embark on a training program including forest seedling culture, planning and supervision of operational tasks, and the operation of cultural facilities at our PRT Summit Nursery location in beautiful Telkwa, BC. The PRT group offers an attractive and competitive salary and bene¿ts package. Employee ownership is part of our success, and as part of the PRT team, this will become an option for the successful individual. Please submit resume in con¿dence to: PRT Summit. Attn. Nursery Manager 10496 Skillhorn Rd. Telkwa, BC, V0J 2X3 Fax: (250) 846-5796 E-Mail; shawn.sponton@prt.com Visit our website at www.prt.com to view PRT employment opportunities.
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Career Opportunity Photolab Technician/Customer Service Clerk
Experience with Photoshop is an asset. Part-time at Pharmasave in Smithers. Please come pick up an application and apply with your resume in person to our Front Store Manager, Erica. 3752 - 4th Avenue, Smithers GITWANGAK EDUCATION SOCIETY Kitwanga, BC. JOB POSTINGS The Gitwangak Education Society operates a Daycare/HeadStart Program, and runs a small elementary school. The Gitwangak Education Society is looking for Teachers for the following grades: • KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 2 TEACHER; • GRADE 3 – GRADE 7 TEACHER Basic Qualifications: • BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing with the College of Teachers and possess an array of professional development certificates; • Recent successful teaching experience in teaching the BC Ministry of Education Curriculum (Elementary) • Promote high expectations and academic achievement for all students in a safe and nurturing environment. • Has the experience and ability to incorporate the traditional culture into the curriculum. For both teaching positions: Probation: 3 month probationary period Salary: Negotiable and is dependent on experience and qualifications Closing Date: June 29, 2012 Start Date: August 20, 2012 Please send your cover letter, resume and other reference material to: Administrator Gitwangak Education Society P.O. Box 280 Kitwanga, BC. V0J 2A0 Phone: 250-849-5855 Fax: 250-849-5607 Email: grbright@gitwangak.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act.
Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #291
High Road Services Society, a non-profit organization working for adults with developmental delays, is accepting applications for a Summer Student. Qualified applicants must be returning to school in the fall. If interested please forward your resume to: High Road Services Society, Box 69, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 or in person at 3439 Fulton Avenue. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31. WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550
BV Pool is now accepting applications for the following positions: Position Casual Lifeguard/Instructors Kids Camp Leaders
Closing Date May 25th, 2012 May 25th, 2012
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Position for a full time bookkeeper. Duties to include management of payables/receivables and payroll, warranty administration and preparation of financial statements Email resume to: mark@frontierchrysler.net or phone Mark or Glenn at 250.847.4266
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Summer Step-Up Student Tutor Successful applicants will act as tutors for students wishing to strengthen and upgrade their skills in a variety of school subjects. The tutor is responsible for planning and executing lessons which will work towards achieving the students’ goals. Experience working with children and teaching or tutoring is preferred. Students who are First Nations and/or can speak French are especially encouraged to apply. Positions are full time through the summer and suitable for senior high school or university students. Tutors must be available weekdays from July 3 to August 24, 2012. In order to qualify for these positions, students must meet the following criteria: Be registered full time during the preceding academic year and intending to return to school full time in the upcoming year Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years Completed grade 11 Please apply with resume to: Competition #291 Step-Up Tutor 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 Closing Date: May 25, 2012 Job Descriptions available upon request.
JOB POSTING POSITION: CERTIFIED MECHANIC 40 hours per week Salary - $26.62 per hour LOCATION: MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - SMITHERS QUALIFICATIONS: Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Mechanic, using District vehicles, equipment and tools, provides mechanical services, repairs and maintenance to all District vehicles. • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Valid BC Trade Certification as an Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic • Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification • Valid Class II Drivers License with Air Endorsement • 4 years of experience as a Mechanic with specific background in medium, heavy duty truck and school buses • Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade • Provides the basic hand tools common to this trade • Basic knowledge of computers • Welding experience • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions STARTING DATE: August 15, 2012 CLOSING DATE: May 25, 2012 (3:00 pm) Interested persons should submit their application to: Toni Perreault Human Resources Administrator School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) PO Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
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required for a progressive and established company based out of Smithers. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Drivers must be organize, neat in appearance and have superb people skills. A class 4 or better drivers licence is required along with a clean drivers abstract. Please fax a brief resume with your driver’s abstract to 1-250-546-8879. Past applicants are encouraged to re-apply. Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #290 Summer Step-Up Tutoring Program Co-ordinator The Program Coordinator ensures the smooth overall running of the Summer Step-up Tutoring program for elementary and high school aged children. In addition to hiring and supervising summer students, he/she does recruitment and intake of students, works with parents and teachers, and designs individualized student programs. Preference will be given to applicants with formal teaching and learning assistance experience and training. Knowledge of learning disabilities strategies is essential. This is a full time summer position, starting in early June 2012. Please apply with resume to: Competition #290 Step-Up Program Coordinator 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 Closing Date: May 25, 2012 Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association.
Office Assistant The award-winning Interior News is seeking a part time office assistant to join our community newspaper. This position is part-time, and fill-in replacement. The successful applicant must be computer literate. You must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Duties include dealing with the public, reception, handling cash, data entry and other general office tasks as assigned. Training will be provided. Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Grant Harris Publisher / Sales Manager Box 2560, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Email: publisher@interior-news.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Hudson Bay Lodge is currently recruiting for the following two positions: A Part-time Night Auditor and a Full Time Night Janitor Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, the candidate will provide efÀcient and courteous service to each guest and operate according to the policies, procedures and quality standards of the hotel to ensure the satisfaction of internal and external guests. Experience is an asset, however we are willing to train an enthusiastic, service-orientated individual. We offer competitive wages and great beneÀts.
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A Part time Merchandiser Cashier is needed for Shoppers Drug Mart beginning immediately. Drop resume off Attn: Angela or Amanda email to: fsdm2257@shoppersdrugmart.ca
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PRIVATE HOME SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED Providing the following services: Personal care/Respite/ Medication pickup/Shopping/ Meal Prep/Light housekeeping EXPERIENCE: Northern Health-Home Support Worker-3 yrs CONTACT: Charlene PHONE:250-8465250 EMAIL:crcareservice@gmail.com
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy flat rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com
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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOK: Tin Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.) Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards and keep food prep/storage areas clean. Applicants must have 3 years experience. Speak English. Shift work. Salary $13.30/hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382
SEEKING experienced road builders for road project Hwy 37 North. Camp job, 21 - 7 shift. Lodging and meals provided. Heavy equipment operators with experience only. Excavator, rock truck, dozer. Fax resume with contact information to 250-638-8144.
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Houston Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Houston, B.C. is accepting applications for a certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to work part time relief in our Mobile Shop. Five years experience in the sawmill industry would be preferred. This is a vacation relief shift position with a competitive wage.
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BULLS FOR SALE! Charolais & Red Angus Contact Charlie Giddings 250-846-5628 LIVESTOCK FOR sale. Registered 3 year old Black Angus Bull. For more information call (250) 696-3379 REG. 3-yr-old Red Angus Bull. Quick Haven Angus. 250-8469349
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions ADDITION TO TOPLEY AUCTION May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle VEHICLES Etc: 1988 Ford Motorhome (gas/propane), 20ft tandem axel car hauler trailer, 1956 GMC 6x6 Deuce & 1/2, miles tandem axle log trailer in good condition, 16 new 11R x 24.5 Continental truck tires, 2 sets new lightweight 24.5 single tire chains, set of Ford pickup mirrors, 3 sets new lightweight 24.5 triple tire chains, 4 16” hub caps, set 16” new tire chains, 86 Chevy repair quarter panels, camper jacks, RV water tank & pump, Suburban quarter panels, 4 small tires, 19 ft. KNC Cabin Cruiser w/ 6 cyl Mercury inboard tandem axel trailer 2, 9.9 Honda kicker, 21ft Fiber Form Cruiser, 250hp Mercury inboard w/ tandem axel trailer, 9.9 Honda 4 stroke long shaft outboard motor (10hrs), 1973 18’ West Wight sailboat w/ trailer. TOOL & EQUIPMENT: Miller gas Trailblazer 44G, Ingersoll Rand T-30 air compressor, Hotsy pressure washer, Ammco drum 7 rotor lathe, Snap-on tool Box, Beach tool boxes, Oxy Acetylene plate cutter, Clausing metal lathe & accessories, Delta drill press, 5hp military Briggs & Stratton, JD control valves & hydraulic pumps, Siou valve grinding machine, cable tugger, triangle reflector sets, electrical conduit, oxygen tank & gauge, 3000 gal Regal Enviro fuel double tank w/ 110 1/4hp fuel pump, nozzle, safety valve, complete on skids, 3000 gal water tank on skids - fits in back of dump truck, 500 gal RSF manufactured water tank for skidder, highway truck reflectors, electrical boxes, wooden snow shoes, Williams space heater, Coleman heater/oven, stove. CARPENTRY: Large selection of building materials, carpenters tools & lots of items for construction. Condition of Sale; Terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry no Credit Cards. Items are As Is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. Any question please contact:
Real Estate ACREAGES at the end of Jackpine Rd, Telkwa, B.C. Nice view and exc. water supply. Power to property line. For info. please call 250-846-5354 or fax 250-846-5394
Leave Highway 16 2 miles east of Telkwa onto Tyhee Lake Road, follow to Hislop Road and watch for the Auction Signs
For Sale By Owner
N.H. 846 Round Baler; Monarch Enterprise Wood & Coal Range (Replica); Motor Stand & Creeper; M.F. # 9 Square Baler; General Deep Freeze; 1 1/2 Ton Come-a-long; N.H. 488 Pull Swather; Singer Treadle Sewing Machine; Nuts, Bolts, & Screws; Owatonna Pull Swather; ChesterÀeld & Chair; Calving Sled; IHC Square Baler; Small ChesterÀeld; Calf Puller; 19 ft Flat Deck T/A Trailer; RSF 75 Wood Furnace; Fence Charger; 3 pt Swather Turner; 2 Antique Chairs; 48 ft Hay Tarp; 4 Wheel Wagon; 4 Unit Bookshelf; 2 Hyd Remote Cylinders; M.F. Skid Steer Loader; China Cabinet; Chains & Binders; 76 Ford PU; Desk 2 Stands; Horse Mowers; Woodcraft Bandsaw Mill; 3 Tier Stand; Dump Rake; Kohler 20 HP Power & Power Feed; Table & 2 Dressers; Horse Discs; C/W Sharpener & Extra Blades; Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner; Rake Wheels; Cockshutt 12 ft Disc; Dehydrator; Oils & Antifreeze; Bur Grinder; Round Table & Folding Tables; Fuel Barrels & Pumps; Shulte Rock Picker; Quilt Frame; Hand Tools; Cement Mixer; Crocks & Canning Supplies; Wheel Barrows; Bale Stookers; Wash Tub; Antique Pump Jack; Stook Forks; Large Cooler; Climbing Spurs & Belt; Bale Spear Front & Back; 2 Large Mirrors; Motor Rewind Wire; Rotory Brush Mower; Window Boxes & Composter; Gardening Tools; 8 ft PU Canopy; 8 Track Tapes; 1 inch & 2 inch Lumber; Field Drag & Diamond Harrows; Antique Electric Train Set; Wood Bench on Wheels; 2 Saddles & Tack; Step Ladder Alum. & Wood; Water Trough; Ferrier Tools; DeWalt Radial Arm Saw; Stone Pipes; Harness; Rototiller - Weed Wacker; 2 Wheel Trailer; Fence Posts & Barb Wire; Leaf Blower; Polaris Snow Machine; Vanguard 12 ft Boat; Flour Grinder; JD Snow Machine; Game Fisher 1.2 HP Outboard; Kenmore BBQ; Skiboose; 2 Ton Floor Jack; 5 Piece Selkirk Chimney; Electric Supplies; Chicago 14 inch Chop saw; PowerÀst 5000 Watt Generator; Tec Cable & Triplex; Tap & Die Set to 3/4 inch; Lincoln AC Welder; Chicken Brooder Feeder & Waterers; G&H Bench Grinder; Welding Table; Antique School Bell; Sears Bench Grinder; Hand Post Driver; Engine Hoist
Misc. for Sale
5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
GET FAST Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. safe with medication, all natural, proven results, guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries. 1800-765-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 MASSAGE CHAIR, 4 yrs old, like new, paid $1800, asking $900. 1987 Chev camper van, 200,000 km, new tires, good cond., asking $6,300. (250)846-5013 STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.
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Sporting Goods GOLF CART Club car 2005 for sale, prefect running order. $3,200. Phone (250)877-1147. 2197 Cote Rd, Smithers.
Veterinarian Services
EXAMS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR PET’S HOME! For appointments call
250.847.0710 Monday - Wednesday 8am to Noon 250-847-5321
and please leave a message
Farm Equipment
CASE 2290, 135 HP, cab, duals, new ALLIED front end loader, bucket, bale fork, 3430 hrs, rubber 80%. $15,500. ph 250-846-5518
Heavy Duty Machinery
HOUGH LOG Loader, $4000. Hawkmill Bandsaw mill, 30’ of track. $8,000. 250-877-1578
Garage Sales
GARAGE SALE #1 3852 7th Ave May 26 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Misc. goods MOVING GARAGE SALE 1965 22nd Ave, Smithers (Ebenezer Flats) Saturday, May 26 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Too Much Stuff? It’s Garage Sale Season
MOVING SALE 2013 Dominion St. (between 18th & Hillside) Friday, May 25, 4-7 p.m. MULTI-HOUSEHOLD GARAGE SALE 1995, 2013 & 2026 Dominion St. Saturday, May 26, 7-noon
Call to place your Garage Sale ad with The Interior News
250-847-3266
SMITHERS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
FREE CYCLE DAY corner of Queen & 7th
May 26, 9-12
We’re giving away good items that you may need. Inside the church basement.
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For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
New House for Sale Watson Landing Subdivision, Smithers, BC
Plus many items too numerous to mention. Consignments welcome until sale time. Terms Cash
No buyers fees Persons paying for major items with uncertiÀed cheque may be required to leave the item on the grounds until cheque clears the bank.
Kerrs’Auctions
21693 Kerr Road, Telkwa, BC • Lunch on the Grounds Phone: (250) 846-5392 • Not responsible for accidents
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BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 26th 10:30A.M. For Craig Ervin of Lone Butte. Tractors, haying equipment, backhoe, trucks, tools, saddles & tack, skidoo’s, quads, lots, lots more. View website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I. Call 250-573-3939
Garage Sales
Saturday June 2, 2012 at 12:00 Noon
TEN UNDEVELOPED acres on Morris Rd, Telkwa. $110,000. (250)846-9126
At other times call... 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
Auctions
Acreage for Sale
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
Veterinarian Services
Auctions
1540 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood Àoors, quality cabinets, granite countertops, 10 year New Home Warranty, 250 sq. ft. patio, 9 ft. ceilings, handicap accessible. Please contact Gus Poirier Construction Ltd. if you have any questions or for viewing appointment 250-847-5293.
Mobile Homes & Parks
MUST SELL
Pets & Livestock
Mobile Homes & Parks
12 x 40 Atco Trailer with office, living room, kitchen, full bath, on natural gas
Asking ...
$8,500
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100% Financing available O.A.C.
250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434
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Cars - Domestic
For Sale By Owner PERFECT STARTER HOME or for downsizing 1274sq ft 2 bedroom completely renovated, new roof, foundation, natural gas furnace, concrete sidewalks, garden shed, 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 847-4854 or email y o u n g . a n g e l a j e r ry7@gmail.com for more info or to view.
Cars - Domestic
2005 Montana Van
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
2004 Trillium Travel Trailer Sleeps 4, awning, fan, porta-potti, lots of storage. Easy to pull by smaller vehicles, electric brakes. Excellent condition.
8 seats, 180,000 K, good condition. Asking
$
846-9690
6,800
7,000
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847-3070
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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
Rentals
135,000 km, new tire, good condition.
Apt/Condo for Rent 1100 sqft, fresh paint, reno’d kitchen & bthrm, d/w some outside shop space, sep laundry, sep ent, and garden area. $1350 pm inc utilities, ex TV, internet and phone. 250-9179013/rebeccahey1001@hotmail.com
2005 Ford F350
Super duty, crew cab, 4/4 flat deck average condition.
Asking ...
$9,000! obo
250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434
250-
Real Estate
Trucks & Vans
100% Financing available O.A.C.
847-2897
7,500
$
Trucks & Vans
MUST SELL
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Village of Fraser Lake Construction of Village of Fraser Lake Works Yard Shop
Calderwood Realty Ltd.
Open Houses
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$439,000
Open Houses
The Village Works Dept. responsibilities include the following: • Contacting BC 1 Call for any underground utilities. • Obtaining a certified person to disconnect the existing natural gas service prior to demolition of old building. • Removal and installation of existing Lennox Natural Gas furnace and piping • Lennox mod LF24-145A-5 116,000 btu output furnace • 6” B VENT Chimney located approx 54” from end wall and 20” from gable end wall • Furnace electrical rating is 120V, 60HZ, single phase, 6 AMP • Applicable permits for natural gas furnace installation • Removal of existing electrical lighting fixtures and wiring • Supply equipment, operators and labourers required for demolition and removal of the old building, pre foundation ground work needed to determine original soil, pre construction conditions as approved of by Building Inspector. • Supply equipment, operators and approved materials required for pre footing and foundation stability, proper foundation back fill and floor inside of building. • Supply equipment and operator for required trenching needed for services to building
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5529 Old Babine Rd 8.66 acres with Canyon Creek frontage, indoor pool, 5 bdrms, numerous outbuildings. Pond, mature landscaping and great view. Contact Sandra today for a viewing!
Open Houses
www.sandrah.biz
Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker
Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999
Bulkley Valley Real Estate
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
The Village of Fraser Lake Public Works Department has been approved for the construction of a new equipment storage garage, located at 21 Tunasa Cresent. Fraser Lake BC. Invitation To Tender The following information is for the purpose of constructing a wood framed 3 bay equipment garage with concrete footings and walls will be in accordance with the latest 2012 BC building codes and approved of by authorized Inspector(s) of said codes. Specific details for the building are included on attached documents . It will be the responsibility of the Contractor that quotes will include in written form: 1. Supply and installation of all required materials 2. Removal and disposal of new construction waste and/or materials 3. Associated costs, including mileage, applicable taxes, and all applicable permits proper building permits for construction as required by the Local Govt. Act and The Community Charter. 4. All quotes from licensed and certified Sub Trades that are deemed necessary for approved completion of building construction, as outlined in the construction directive Inspections and approvals for any or all work completed by sub trades will be in accordance with the appropriate licensed Inspectors and the responsibility of the Contractor. . EXCLUDING ONLY, the installation of approved natural gas furnace, affiliated permits, materials, inspections and labour for aforesaid natural gas items, which will be provided by Village of Fraser Lake. Electrical sub trade quote: • To include service disconnection and existing electrical panel of old building. • Supply and Installation of all required materials • Removal and disposal of new construction material waste • Associated costs, including mileage, applicable taxes and permits • Notice for BC HYDRO materials that may be eligible for rebates
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
Inquiries can be made to the Village of Fraser Lake Municipal office Monday - Friday, during working hours 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Located at 210 Carrier Cres. Fraser Lake BC. 250.699.6257 Or by calling the Village Works Yard at 250.699.6562 from 7:30am- 4:00 pm. Monday –Friday. A mandatory on-site walkthrough will take place at the construction location located at 21 Tunasa Cres. on May 22, 2012 with interested parties and the Village of Fraser Lake Administration at 1:00 pm. Interested parties that are not able to attend at this day and time , should contact Vern Hilman prior to May 22, 2012 at 250.699.6562 or cell# 250.699.1265 or by email at vflwork@fraserlake.ca to make alternate arrangements. In fairness to parties that attend or have made alternate arrangements, any inquiries past this date will not be accepted. Sealed bids, when completed, may be submitted in person to the Village of Fraser Lake Village Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, or mailed to – Village of Fraser Lake PO Box 430, 210 Carrier Cres. Fraser Lake, BC. V0J 1S0. If it is mailed, it MUST be able to be picked up and be deliverable to the Village Office no later than 12:00 pm May 28 2012, attention Clint Mauthe, Director of Corporate Administrative Services. Opening of sealed bids will take place in Council Chambers located downstairs at the Municipal Office in Fraser Lake at 3:00 pm on the same day, May 28, 2012.
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Rentals
Transportation
Cottages / Cabins
Trucks & Vans
FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $250 week, utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-8473961 Glacier View RV Park
1997 F350 7.3L turbo, dually, 12x8 steel flat deck, 4x4, 205k, recent work done, ready to go. $5000. 846-5114
Wrecker/Used Parts
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Townhouses
Wrecker/Used Parts
HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD
SMITHERS, 3 bdrm, close to town. $900/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269.
3471 Old Babine Lake Road
Transportation
Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net
Recreational/Sale
Boats
1997 SPORTSMASTER trailer, 23 ft, like new. $9,500. 250-847-4517, 250-846-5491.
Boats
Bayliner Classic 22.5’ Boat
Scrap Car Removal
Excellent condition in & out, Yamaha 9.9 kicker w/remote controls, Marine Radio, Sitex Colormax Pro, Chart Plotter & Radar and more.
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
Sport Utility Vehicle 1995 CHEVROLET Blazer SUV 4x4, 238,000 km, Green, $3,800 obo. (250)876-1749
24,400
$ Legal Notices
847-3055
250-
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BUILD A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY
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Tenders
Tenders
Tenders
INVITATION TO TENDER 4200 Block Second Avenue - Road Paving Contract # 2012-11
Tenders for the “4200 Block Second Avenue - Road Paving - Contract #201211” contract will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012. The general scope of work for this contract is to pave the 180-metre gravel road section of 2nd Avenue between Toronto and Winnipeg Streets. Works include the following: • Excavate existing gravel road to designed road pro¿le, • Supply and install new base and sub-base materials, • Construct concrete curb and gutter, • Supply and install new catch basins and service connections to the existing storm main, • Supply and install hot-mix asphalt road paving. Tender documents are available at the Town Of¿ce for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on May 22nd, 2012. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – 4200 Block Second Avenue Road Paving - Contract #2012-11.” Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope. Tenders shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certi¿ed Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Of¿ce. All Tenders will be examined as to their suf¿ciency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Kirk Normand, AScT. Senior Engineering Technologist Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0
INVITATION TO TENDER 1089 Main Street Remediation Contract # 2012-08
Tower location TELUS intends to build a 45-meter wireless communication tower (BC1771) on Crown land at an existing TELUS site in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, (3225 Hobenshield Road), (55° 6’19.34”North, 127°58’42.55”West ). The tower will used by TELUS for its wireless networks. You are invited to provide your written comments within 30 days of this notice to: Doug Anastos Real Estate & Government Affairs Consultant TELUS | Customer Solutions Delivery | BC 2- 3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4W7 Telephone: (604) 453-2694
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Tenders for the “1089 Main Street Remediation - Contract #2012-08” will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The general scope of work for this contract is to remediate the former service station site located at 1089 Main Street (vacant lot at the corner of Main Street & Broadway Avenue). Works include the following: • Coordinate and schedule all site works with Northwest Response Ltd. • Remove and dispose of existing hard surfaces (concrete slabs, asphalt, etc.), • Remove and dispose of existing foundation walls and footings, • Excavate and remove soils up to 1.0m depth over entirety of site (820m2), • Remove contaminated soils (if any) to an approved remediation site, • Supply & install engineered ¿ll and 150mm surface crushed gravel compacted to ¿nal grade. Tender documents are available at the Town Of¿ce for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on May 29th, 2012. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – 1089 Main Street Remediation – Contract #2012-08.” Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope. Tenders shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certi¿ed Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Of¿ce. All Tenders will be examined as to their suf¿ciency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Kirk Normand, AScT. Senior Engineering Technologist Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601
The Interior News Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Friday, May 11, an exhibition of paintings by Mark Tworow opened at the Boat Gallery in Old Hazelton. The show, sponsored and mounted by Misty Rivers Community Arts Council, was very well attended with live music by the Diamond Willow Boys and refreshments. The show continues through the end of June. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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NEW LISTING
$329,900
$58,900
4042 Ninth Avenue
4975 Hwy 16, Smithers
924 Highland Rd, Smithers
1557 Willow Street, Telkwa
4083 Alfred Avenue
Lot A Topley Landing Road
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4 bdrm, 3 bathroom family home Lots of recent upgrades, nat/gas fp Lg covered deck, great Mtn views High eff. furnace, sauna, OSBE
Donna Grudgfield NEW LISTING
mls n218559
$439,000
Fabulous view location Steps to Smithers Golf Club 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n218635
NEW PRICE
$79,500
Family living at its’ best Great 5 acre view location Updated 3,900 sq ft country home www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat NEW PRICE
mls n218642
$189,900
4 bedroom, full finished basement Bayed window, gas fp, 2 bathrooms Large sundeck, .37 acre lot Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia NEW PRICE
mls n218570
Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home 2008 age with energy feature 9’ ceilings, fireplace, porch, quality Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$219,000
mls n218456
7.69 acres Zoned commercial, light industrial Highway frontage in Topley Hydro shed with 200amp
Sandra Hinchliffe
$314,500
mls n4505459
$159,500
5529 Old Babine Road
Lot L Skillhorn Rd, Telkwa
Lot 7 Bluff Road
Lot 2 Lake Kathlyn Road
4024 Walnut Drive
17747 Grantham Road
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8.66 of Canyon Creek 5 bedroom home with indoor pool Mature landscaping, pond Numerous outbuildings
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n218609
Rural industrial, 5 acres Level, treed, some cleared area Allows contract shop, storage comp Residential permitted as 2nd use
Ron Lapadat
$184,900
mls n214501
18.78 acres above Tyhee Lake Best view in the valley Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$279,000
mls n216715
3.48 acres waterfront Established driveway Cleared building site, view www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$89,000
mls n216767
Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 level Spacious rooms, sunken living rm Vaulted ceilings, fireplace
Peter Lund
$599,000
mls n210889
8 acres, creek, pond 2 bedroom home, huge porch Greenhouse, chick coop, storage Huge 32x50 workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$649,000
mls n214789
$339,500
3913 Alfred Avenue
1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa
Kroeker Road
3300 Kispiox Road
Suskwa Forest Road
1461 Driftwood Crescent
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Donna Grudgfield
mls n210158
3 bedroom, 2 storey home 2 bathrooms, den on main floor Family and rec. room in basement Huge, private deck, detached shop
Donna Grudgfield
$189,900
mls n214552
4.96 acres, view, paved road Creek, lightly treed Good building sites www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$154,900
mls n217717
317 acres on Kispiox River 3 bdrm, full basement, out buildings Established fields, mountain views www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$349,000
mls n216975
500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$284,500
mls n216685
Immaculate Silverking home Bright open layout, big kitchen 3 bdrm + den, main floor master Manicured yard with gardens
Ron Lapadat
$435,000
mls n215594
$265,900
3917 Third Avenue
3856 Alfred Avenue
3634 Fourteenth Avenue
3726 Thirteenth Avenue
5360 Aspen Road
4212 Mountainview Cres
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Great freshly updated 2 bedroom Large bathroom, modern kitchen Large 75x125 lot, walk to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
mls n216319
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
Affordable 1060 sf bedroom home CIA zoning allows for business use Wired 24x20 shop & garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n214169
Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787
Updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home 2 gas fp, full completed basement Vaults, sundeck, quality Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869
mls n213718
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
Energy efficient home 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 fireplaces Garage and fenced yard
Sandra Hinchliffe
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
mls n216886
Great location and view Telus ADSL high speed available Quality 6 bedroom, 3 bath home Carport, workshop, lean-to
Sandra Hinchliffe
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
mls n216804
Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1300 sf rancher Great location, close to pool/arena Near schools/restaurants, fenced Carport, concrete DW, apps incl
Karen Benson
mls n217567
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
Jeff Billingsley 877-0838
ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/†† Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A) and Equinox LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services/ Ally Financing Services for 84/72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS/2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/ $138.89 for 84/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. ††1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $127.63 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $720.94, total obligation is $10,720.94. ++ Cruze Eco equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Ratings for the Midsize Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ,© The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ¥Vehicle specification and purchase price according to the information available on the manufacturer’s website/newspaper ad at time of printing for the 2012 Chevrolet LS 6 Speed Manual (freight included, tax excluded) and a 2012 Hyundai Elantra L Sedan 6 Speed Manual (freight included, tax excluded). ¥¥For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ◊2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models. ** Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. +OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide.
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