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Vanderhoof benefits from Blackwater project Christina Millington Omineca Express Golden opportunities for Vanderhoof. New Gold, Blackwater Project is an intermediate gold mining company located along the northern side of Mt. Davidson in the Nechako Plateau, approximately 110 kilometres southeast of Vanderhoof. President and CEO, Robert Gallagher headed a tour around the Blackwater grounds on June 19 discussing current and future aspirations for the site which currently employs 250 contractors and employees – 60 of which are local employees and more than 25 First Nations citizens. “We are going to drill 200 kilometres of core this year,” said Gallagher. “This is easily the biggest exploration program in BC.” Currently the project is in its “exploration” phases, leasing 89,756 hectares and permitted to clear less than one per cent (553.91 ha) in the Blackwater region. The Blackwater grounds are currently populated with 19 drills that are fully
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Senior geologist, Brian Bower stands in front of various cores during June 19 New Gold, Blackwater Project tour. operational 24 hours a day 7 days with two contracted drill operators per drill. Approximately 600 metres are drilled over a 12 hour period with gold deposits exceeding past that drilling point – up to 800 metres.
Blackwater’s senior geologist, Brian Bower has been working in the field for 28 years bringing his expertise to New Gold’s exploration project. “Cores are laid out and sampled in one metre intervals that are then rinsed down
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es in diameter that is then passed along to a geologist, 8 on site, that record core findings into a master database which is then sent off to Vancouver on a bi-weekly basis for further analyses. “A core is like reading a book,” said
Bower. “It’s the key to putting together the geological picture.” New Gold has currently invested more than $40 million in exploration in 2011 with an envisioned investment of $100 million for 2012. New Gold cur-
rently opened a lab in Vanderhoof that was showcased to the community on June 19 with the attendance of Mayor Thiessen, Saikuz Chief, Jackie Thomas and businesses that are directly benefiting from the project.
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BRIEFLY Half a mil for CNC’s Aboriginal Service Plan Allan Wishart Prince George Free Press The Aboriginal Service Plan (ASP) at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George got a half-million dollar boost on Thursday. The provincial government announced Thursday, National Aboriginal Day, that it was committing more than $4.2 million for ASP projects at 11 post-secondary institutions, including $542,000 for CNC. “We are delighted the government has funded Phase 2 of the communitydriven ASP program,” CNC president John Bowman said in a press release, “which will have a tremendous impact on Aboriginal learners and their communities.” During Phase 1 of the program, he said, CNC saw Aboriginal enrolment go to 1,839 in all programs in 2010-11, up from 744 in 2006-07. “This funding will allow the great work, partnerships and community engagement to continue.” The funding will be added to $200,000 in funding of its own CNC had already committed to for the 2012-13 school year. It will allow CNC and its partners – 20 First Nations, aboriginal organizations, Aboriginal individuals, Elders and other postsecondary institutions – to move forward with the second phase of the ASP.
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Flooding a concern in British Columbia Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on emergency preparedness to deal with current flood conditions facing several regions of B.C. “Our government is supporting local authorities and First Nations by marshalling necessary resources to respond to flood emergencies wherever they may occur in B.C. “We have 1,000 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources (FLRNO)
firefighters on standby to sandbag, deploy erosion control devices and assist local governments and their residents in areas affected by flooding. “There are 9.5 kilometres of gabion baskets (retaining walls) available with 3.3 kilometres already deployed to Prince George. There are approximately two million sandbags available in the provincial stockpile with 800,000 bags deployed to local communities in the past month.
“The Fraser Health Authority is identifying home care clients in unprotected areas needing additional support, and we are monitoring and assessing institutions like the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre and Forensic Hospital that may require additional support during a flood event. “Our Ministry of Agriculture Emergency Operations Centre in Abbotsford has been fully activated and is supporting farmers in planning for livestock evacuations where necessary.
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“Canadian Forces in Edmonton, Esquimalt and Vancouver are on a continuous standing alert should they be needed. “I have asked Emergency Management B.C. officials to work with local governments and affected residents to help assess appropriate compensation for flood damage through the Disaster Financial Assistance Program as expediently as possible.
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Caledonia Courier It became clear from the presentations to the Special Committee on Timber Supply on June 20, the committee has a tough job ahead. The committee heard from community leaders, industry and forest professionals in a packed Music Makers Hall in Fort St. James last week. The committee is travelling around the province getting input on options put forward to help mitigate the impacts of the upcoming decline in the supply of wood fiber available to the interior of British Columbia’s forest industry. The committee was struck to attempt to address the upcoming decline in timber supply in the province after the Pine Beetle epidemic. They will be asking for input on options to mitigate the loss of about 10 million cubic metres of wood a year, which is about 20 per cent of the interior’s wood supply. This represents the wood needed to supply approximately eight sawmills and the reduction in supply is expected to take place within two to 10 years. The decline is a result of the rapid increase in the annual allowable cut to harvest the dead standing pine which had been damaged by the beetle infestation but if left would be unsalvageable for any economic benefits. Seven MLAs from both the Liberals and the NDP make up the committee and the group is traveling around the province to conduct a series of formal meetings where local governments, First Nations, industry and public can present. The committee was
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asking for input on a number of recommendations which could increase the timber supply and if they were to be implemented, which areas require changes to legislation. The recommendations included allowing harvest in some protected areas including reducing some of the Visual Quality Objectives, which prevented logging of the views around towns, parks or along highways to protect tourism and other aesthetic values. Mayor Rob MacDougall said a few words before turning over the presentation to Ross Hamilton of KDL, the company managing the community forest for the community. Hamilton gave a very thorough response to the points being looked at by the committee as potential sources of increased timber supply. Overall, Hamilton said the opportunity to increase timber supply by changes to allow harvesting in protected areas are limited and could impact certifications of wood products which may then impact the producers ability to sell their end products.
He also expressed concern over the actual inventory numbers of available wood, which he suggested should be assessed in order to properly plan the harvest of the mid-term timber. Many of the presenters mentioned keeping the resource within the area, to ensure the local community is sustainable, with the notable exception of both the Sinclar Group and Dunkley Lumber, which would like to be able to ensure their ability to continue to move logs to their mills in other
communities. “You are hearing that timber should stay locally,” said Blair Mayse, business development advisor for Dunkley. “ If you adopt that recommendation, you in essence eliminate Dunkley’s ability to access timber supply. There are others that need supplemental timber, all of which comes from this great big area.” Dunkley Lumber owns the timber licence which was owned by Stuart Lake Lumber.
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other uses of forests by wildlife and cultural practices. There were also strong calls for more economic benefit of the resource extraction to go towards the First Nation communities. “I think I really would like this committee to really think hard of the First Nations’ interests, that we still reside and live off this land, and we have never surrendered our land to anyone,” said Chief Dolly Abraham of Takla First Nation. Retired forester Keith Gordon also spoke from a forest professional’s perspective on the possible options for mitigating the drop in timber supply. “In short, the ways offered to government are to log land where careful planning, the LRMPs and all the negotiations that were carried out, decreed that we should not log these portions,” said Gordon. “And now we’re saying that we should go back and do it, so we can have more timber.
I just ask you to remember how carefully those were negotiated because they meant a hell of a lot.” Most of those presenting did not necessarily want to see an abandonment of current restrictions protecting certain areas, but perhaps the clearest message came from a non-forestry speaker. After explaining some of his concerns over the recommendations being examined, Tom Greenaway, director of Electoral area C for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako said “May our grandchildren be proud of our footprint that we leave today.” The special committee will be continuing to tour interior communities until July 12 and will be putting forward a report by August 15 in order to give the provincial government direction in dealing with the issue. There were also strong calls for more economic benefit of the resource
extraction to go towards the First Nation communities. “I think I really would like this committee to really think hard of the First Nations’ interests, that we still reside and live off this land, and we have never surrendered our land to anyone,” said Chief Dolly Abraham of Takla First Nation. Retired forester Keith Gordon also spoke from a forest professional’s perspective on the possible options for mitigating the drop in timber supply. “In short, the ways offered to government are to log land where careful planning, the LRMPs and all the negotiations that were carried out, decreed that we should not log these portions,” said Gordon. “And now we’re saying that we should go back and do it, so we can have more timber. I just ask you to remember how carefully those were negotiated because they meant a hell of a lot.” Most of those present-
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From page 4 Owners of Stuart Lake Lumber sold the closed mill and its licence to Dunkley, which operates a large mill north of Quesnel, in November of 2009. There were presentations as well by Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, and Takla First Nations, but Yekooche did not participate. All three groups did not support significant changes to allow harvesting in protected areas or any practices which could jeopardize other uses of forests by wildlife and cultural practices. “You are hearing that timber should stay locally,” said Blair Mayse, business development advisor for Dunkley.“ If you adopt that recommendation, you in essence eliminate Dunkley’s ability to access timber supply. There are others that need supplemental timber, all of which comes from this great big area.” Dunkley Lumber owns the timber licence which was owned by Stuart Lake Lumber. Owners of Stuart Lake Lumber sold the closed mill and its licence to Dunkley, which operates a large mill north of Quesnel, in November of 2009. There were presentations as well by Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, and Takla First Nations, but Yekooche did not participate. All three groups did not support significant changes to allow harvesting in protected areas or any practices which could jeopardize
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Why don’t we sail our ferries when they are full? If you’ve taken a trip to the mainland via BC Ferries recently, the news that ridership levels hit a 21-year low was hardly news at all. It’s been difficult not to notice the cavernous car decks, empty as a passenger’s wallet, the line-ups at the cafeteria downgraded from never-ending to two-minute waits. Neither was it shocking that, despite frequent, fast and furious fare increases, the sea faring corporation’s books were listing hard, leaking some $16 million into the coastal waters. People on both sides of the water are staying home, the costs to cruise the waters too high to make it a feasible option. Now, when it comes to business, I’m no Richard Branson. If I was I’d probably suggest that kite-boarding entrepreneurs offer customers rides across the Strait on their backs. No, my business sense is far from the sharpest harpoon on the Pequod, but I’d like to take a stab nonetheless at offering a solution to the ferry faeries who keep the boats running on time. My quick fix is so simple, it dates back to when ships first started carrying paying passengers — fill the boats. In order to understand why we have empty ships sailing in the first place, we need to first go back to 1807 on an island on the other side of the continent. It was then in New York that Jeremiah Thompson and a group of his Quaker compatriots decided to take a risk and launch a business that many believe changed the face of goods and people transport forever. To be a merchant in New York waiting for goods to be shipped from England meant not knowing when your shipment would arrive. Crossing the Atlantic was an expensive proposition and the ships’ captains would wait until they had a full boat before they set sail. These unpredictable delays made it hard for businessmen to keep promises, or to find buyers for their wares. Thompson and his crew came up with the plan to create a line of packet ships that would set sail from New York and Liverpool, England twice a month on a fixed schedule, regardless of whether the ships were full. And so, the Black Ball Line was born, and the ships kept their promise, delivering goods and people in a timely, scheduled manner. This basic shift in thought from maximizing cargo space to a time-centric focus can be seen in all aspects of commerce and transportation today. And it is one of the reasons why BC Ferries Coastal leviathans sail on a timed schedule, regardless if their bellies are filled with paying passengers or not. Well, as fashionistas can attest, what is old can quickly become new again, and maybe it’s time for us to look back to a pre-Black Ball Line era in order to fill the boats. With energy prices rising and the costs of transporting goods increasing, in many facets of life people are looking to their ancestors’ ways to survive. Chemicals are being tossed aside for organic, grow-your-own food. Groups of reskillers are popping up, learning to use the slower paced, sustainable practices of yore. Could BC Ferries offer a handful of sail-when-full boats to compliment a reduced schedule of sailings? Sure, it may be inconvenient, but the fares on each full boat would cover the costs. Alternatively, BC Ferries could encourage more passengers to use their services by lowering their rates. But that’s just too obvious. Anyone have a used kite-board for sale? Cowichan News Leader The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Christina Millington newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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Consumed by a phobia Christina Millington Omineca Express As I was sitting at home this past week with the balcony door open I couldn’t help but take in all the sounds that were echoing about the neighbourhood. The smell of fresh cut grass wafting through the white transparent curtains to the sound of children jumping on a trampoline – a preferred soundtrack to my evening. The much-anticipated approach of summer is always an exciting time as we begin to plan each and every day hoping to take advantage of the three short months we are allotted. This will be the first summer I’ll be required to find new adventures and activities to keep myself occupied as summer’s prior consisted of days being spent on the Otonabee River boating with friends – nothing beats stretching your legs out on the open water. However, I must fill you in on a small detail; boating often resulted in a fair bit of teasing as I have had a phobia of fish since I was a child. Often when it would be my turn to strap on the wakeboard and drift out behind the boat I would often hear a few heckles of fish sightings from my “comforting” friends. All in good fun for them of course, made for an anxious tour on the river hoping that every jump I made over the wake wouldn’t be my last, leaving me bobbing in fish infested waters until the boat circled back around. I was lucky enough to take a trip to the Bahamas back in 2001 with a friend that was always up for an adventure. However, one of his adventures wasn’t an ideal one, which ended up being my last on that trip. For those whom experience any sort of phobia, whether it’s big or small, you will sympathize with my horrifying experience. Tourists alike boarded a small boat to then take an excursion around the island to a secluded area where we could snorkel and take in the beauty of the under world beneath us. I was apprehensive of the idea, however, I encouraged my friend to take the opportunity to enjoy himself for I knew he would regret not doing so.
Once in the water he felt the need to encourage just the same knowing I have an issue with the life that populates the water he was swimming in. Imagine my skepticism as someone who is petrified of fish to jump willingly into the water knowing of the possibility of seeing something I don’t want to see. Sharks, barracudas and other sea life is not what I want to encounter when snorkeling about aimlessly without the reassurance in knowing that I can remove myself from a situation that may present itself unexpectedly. Nonetheless, I managed to find the courage to put on the snorkeling gear and jump in with both feet. The experience was a beautiful one; swimming about a world that is often left unseen was what I needed to keep my mind off what was swimming around me. “Everyone back in the boat, quickly please,” echoed from the boat as fellow snorkelers franticly swam back to the boat. I froze, unable to make any rash decisions. I treaded water for a moment trying to collect my thoughts and to plan my next “calculated” move. The instructor, calmly might I add, informed the group that there was a barracuda under the boat – no big deal right. My courageous efforts to participate in the day’s activity left me feeling regretful and absolutely petrified. I managed to lower my head below the waters surface to reassure myself that the accusations were true. There it was beneath the boat, floating there contemplating who would make for a tasty treat. I managed to get myself to the boat, limbs intact, to then peer over the side to see the barracuda swim by. I quickly gave an “I told you so” look to my friend to then retreat to a quiet place on the boat to catch my breath. Summers accompany a bit of anxiety as I often fret when that invite will come to explore the beaches of my local neighbourhood or to take off in a boat to know I will be convinced to get wet. Here’s to kicking this phobia and taking a swim with the fish this summer.
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It’s like being trapped under water W. Gifford-Jones M.D. A man sentenced to death by the King was granted a reprieve of one year. He discovered that the King was a lover of horses and promised that within a year he would teach the King’s horse to fly. His friends laughed at him. But the man explained, “Within a year the King may die, or the horse may die, or I may die. Besides, who knows? The King’s horse may learn to fly”. I recently told this story of hope to a friend who was becoming increasingly incapacitated by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease with no known cure. IPF is the most common interstitial lung disease (ILD), a group of diseases affecting the tissue and space around the air sacs in the lungs. These diseases are more rare than asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease or even lung cancer, but they are severe and very life-limiting. Yet most people and some doctors have never heard of this problem. I never suspected that my tennis partner
had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. But in recent years it became apparent that something was wrong. He developed a dry hacking cough, chest discomfort, progressive shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness. This happens because IPF causes extensive, progressive, scarring of lung tissue. The alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs stiffen and become thick, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood stream. In effect, IPF is a slow strangulation of the body’s oxygen supply, essential for life. My friend remarked, “It takes hours to do anything. It’s like being trapped under water and trying to surface for air.” As the disease progresses and the amount of functioning lung tissue diminishes, other problems make life increasingly difficult. Pressure may build up in pulmonary arteries putting excess strain on the heart which, in turn, begins to fail. In many cases doctors cannot pin-point a cause for ILD. But in others the cause is obvious. When miners inhale coal dust or asbestos for instance. Others
develop scarring of the lung by working long hours sand blasting or bird farming. There is also a condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis often due to inhaling dust contaminated with bacterial, fungal or animal products. Smoking makes the illness worse. In addition, some connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, sarcoidosis and radiation therapy to the chest cause lung scarring. As readers know I have repeatedly warned about the dangers of excessive and often needless radiation therapy. The diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis is made by lung doctors using lung function tests, high-resolution CAT scans of the chest and/or a lung biopsy.
The pathologist can confirm the presence of scarring. Unfortunately there are no approved treatments for IPF except for double lung transplant. In the past doctors used a combination of prednisone and azathioprine with an antioxidant (NAC) to treat IPF. Recently, however this approach was found to be much more harmful than placebo and is no longer recommended. That’s why it’s so important for patients to take charge of their own lives. This means trying to avoid infection and making sure they are vaccinated against pneumonia. Knowing you have an incurable disease with just a few years to live is never easy to accept. Patients desperately hope the diagnosis is wrong and often frantically search the internet looking for a cure. And the more they delve into IPF the more confused they become, particularly when no apparent cause for the scarring can be found. The average length of life from the time of IPF diagnosis is two
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to five years. But the course of the disease varies from patient to patient. For some its course is rapid and for others a slow gradual one. Fortunately fate can be kind as some patients have lived as long as 20 years. What about the future? Recently the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, along with a team of researchers at the University ofToronto, is exploring the use of new anti-scarring therapies in fighting this disease. There is always hope. Those inflicted with IPF may live to see that the King’s horse has learned to fly.
HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO
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THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT & DRIVING HORSE ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR KIND DONATIONS TO MAKE OUR EVENTS A GREAT SUCCESS Parade of Breeds-Carol Gass from 97 The Wolf Lana Olson-- Music Mayor Thiessen Maxine’s Greenhouse Vanderhoof Co-op -- Flowers All the participants who brought their horses Geoff Stubbs -- Plowing Clinician Horse Pull -Vanderhoof Co-op for the salt blocks & truck Eric Wiebe for delivering salt & driving truck Volunteers who loaded & unloaded salt Walt Dettwiler Janice Krueger Bud Sutton Walter Neufeld Contracting--Walter & Ginny D.N.T. Contracting Dave & Susan Neufeld Wood Wheaton SuperCentre--Prince George B.C. Livestock Co-op Ken Threlkeld
There are a few ingredients I stress people watch out for in their day to day use, let’s go over the top ones. Propylene glycol is a humectant (it retains moisture and prevents things from drying out) which is why it`s so plentiful in our products. It has been implicated in kidney damage, liver abnormalities, contact dermatitis, inhibit skin cell growth, damaging membranes causing rashes and dry skin. The material safety data sheet for Propylene glycol states that it: may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption, may cause eye irritation, skin irritation. Exposure can cause gastrointestinal disturbances (stomach troubles), nausea, headache and vomiting, nervous system depression among many other findings. The use of propylene glycol was permitted by the FDA as of 1938 based on testing which did not in any way study long term effects, interactions with other products, the potential build up of the substance in our bodies etc. Because it is so cheap to use, it isvery commonly used, and changing to safer ingredients usually means slightly higher costs in a competitive market. Think: shampoos, hand soaps, body wash; all of them are in a fluid state. High doses can be acutely toxic, yet no studies have been done about the accumulation of it in our day to day activities, or how toxic that dose is when thinking about all the products that use it, sure one products has a `safe` amount but when you are using up to 50 products daily everyday for the rest of your life.. you begin to wonder.. Or think of it this way. The main ingredient in Antifreeze (which is classed as a poison) is propylene glycol and water. . . did you get that... antifreeze, brake fluids, de-icer, paints and coating, floor wax.. and yes even toothpaste, deodorant and countless other products that you use in your daily life. When using propylene glycol on your skin in lotions, shampoos, body washes etc, it easily penetrates the skin to add moisture, but also allows any chemicals you may come into contact with an easier route into your system which could be speculated to be detrimental skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes and may potentially make these conditions more likely to occur, especially when the products contain other harmful ingredients, chemicals or products. If you suffer from a skin condition try knocking out a few of those harmful chemicals and see how they help. At least ... now you know, and knowledge is power. Next week – Sodium Laureth Sulphate
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B.C. firefighting crews head to Yukon The Yukon has requested firefighting assistance from British Columbia due to an increase in wildfire activity there, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today. Seven three-person initial attack crews and one agency representative will arrive in Whitehorse today and be briefed by officials before being assigned to wildfires in the Dawson City area. The personnel are being deployed out-of-province through the Northwest Compact, a mutual aid agreement between Canada’s western provinces and territories, and states in the American northwest. All associated costs are covered by the jurisdiction requesting the resources.
Theft at the Grand Trunk Inn
While fire activity remains low in B.C., firefighters also continue to assist Emergency Management B.C. with the current flooding situation. The Wildfire Management Branch always maintains adequate firefighting capacity to respond to current conditions. Crews sent out of province can be recalled at anytime should the fire situation change in B.C. B.C.’s forests and wildlands cover over 94 million hectares (nearly a million square kilometres) and are the most diverse in Canada. Confronted by an average of 2,000 wildfires each year, highly trained fire crews are successful in containing 92 percent of all wildfires in B.C. within the first 24-hours of discovery.
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MEETING SCHEDULE 2012 June 28, 2012 .............RDBN Board Meeting/SNRHD Meeting July 19, 2012...............RDBN Board Meeting/Committee Meetings/SNRHD Meeting August 16, 2012 .........RDBN Board Meeting/Committee Meetings/SNRHD Meeting September 6, 2012 .....RDBN Committee Meetings
MLAs from around BC attend Timber Supply meeting in hopes to bridge gaps Christina Millington Omineca Express Public discussions surfaced during a Timber Supply meeting at the Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Centre on June 20. Mayor Thiessen and council members among other concerned residents had the opportunity to sit in front of MLAs (Member of Legislative Assembly) with an opportunity to address underlining issues with the effects of the pine bettle infestation which began in 1999. An estimated 18.1 million hectares have been affected, including about 10 million hectares that support timber harvesting. To date, the mountain pine beetle has killed approximately 53 per cent of the total volume of timber harvesting land base (THLB),
Meetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. please call (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information
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Don’t fall victim to the “All or Nothing” excuse * A 30 minute workout is better than no exercise at all. * One chocolate bar is better than an ‘all out’ binge. Remember!! Tomorrow is another day! Vanderhoof Health & Fitness offers: Photo by Christina Millington
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MLA, Ben Stewart, left, MLA, John Rustad and Deputy Clerk and Clerk of Communications, Kate Ryan-Lloyd address Timber Supply concerns on June 20 an estimated total of 710 million cubic metres of pine. Online reports indicate that 53 to 70 per cent of the THLB will be killed by 2021.
Mayor Gerry Thiessen addressed the committee with a great concern to encourage innovation within the community in order to be more proactive
with finding an ends to a means with increasing the level of intensive forest management through fertilization and other advanced silviculture activities.
“We have a very serious situation with the pine beetle,” said Thiessen. “We must find and encourage innovation within the community.”
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS VANDERHOOF July 1st, 2012 6:00 a.m.
Annual Mary John Legacy Walk
8:00 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Registration for Triathlon
10:00 a.m.
Kids of Steel Triathlon
11:00 a.m
Opening Ceremonies
VANDERHOOF and DISTRICTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Stop by the Co-op Food Store and C-Store for All Your Canada Day Food, Gas & Propane
MOUSE MOUNTAIN DAYS INTINERARY June 29 to July 2, 2012 Friday, June 29 Ball Tournament begins Saturday, June 30 10:00 a.m. Hostage taking 10:30 a.m. Music Festival and children’s games at White Swan Park 5:00 p.m. Miss Fraser Lake Pageant, in arena upstairs 8:00 p.m. Karaoke at the Legion 9:00 p.m. Dance at the Arena to Buck Fever Midnight Fireworks at White Swan Park Sunday, July 1 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast at the Legion Parade line up and 10:30 judging at FLESS (Parade theme is Christmas in July) Parade begins Festivities begin behind the arena Which includes Mayors, address, Crowning of Miss Fraser Lake, Volunteer of the Year Award, Youth of the Year Award, Barbecue, inflatables for kids, face painting, Community Market Vendors, Mouse Mountain General store, Canada Day Cake, live entertainment on stage all afternoon and much more.
Monday, July 2 Giant Garage Sale on Francois Lake and barbecue at Glenannan Park
Happy Birthday Canada! JULY 1 HOURS:
FOOD STORE - 9am - 6pm C-STORE 6am - 9pm
Village of Fraser Lake Come and help celebrate the Canada Day festivities around town
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Sgt. Jason Keays finds a friend in a rottweiler that found its way to the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment on June 21.
A lost rottweiler turns itself in to the local RCMP detachment Christina Millington Omineca Express A softer side of the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment. Sgt. Jason Keays consoles a lost rotweiler that wandered the streets of Van-
derhoof to then find herself hanging out in the back parking lot of the detachment on June 21. “The lost rottweiler turned herself in,” Keays said. “We gave her lots of water as she was here at the station for a couple of hours.”
1st place - Ellen Randall, Erling Clemmensen, Robert Wilson, Jim Woodruff, 75 2nd place - Margaret Hall, John Wiebe Jake Wiebe, Bob Mountford, 78 3rd place - Mary Hamm, Dick Holmes Larry Shantz, Anne Irving, 80 4th place - Sheila Fletcher, John Hamm Carol Kluber, Dan Boyd Most honest golfers.... Joyce Shantz, Louie Page Steve Johnson, Jerry Van Winkle
Ladies Night - June 20 1st flight low gross - Ann Martens, 43 2nd flight low gross - Ellen Randall, 51 1st flight low net - Kathy Murphy, 37 2nd flight low net - Carol Kluber, 38 2nd flight 2nd low gross - Brenda Philpott, 56 2nd flight 2nd low net - Joyce Shantz, 44 1st flight long drive - Ann Martens 2nd flight long drive - Janine Peters 1st flight KP in 1 - Brenda Philpott 2nd flight KP in 2 - Janine Peters
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An officer brought her over to the Vanderhoof Veterinary Clinic to report the kindered rottweiler in hopes her owners would soon claim here. Sgt. Keays reported that the owners have claimed her and that they were gracious to the detachment for taking good care of her.
Omineca Golf Course Results Seniors Night - June 19 Four Ball Scramble
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Mens Night - June 21 Stroke Play 1st flight low gross - Trevor Metcalf, 38 2nd flight low gross - Bill Thibeault, 43 Cal flight low net - Norm Avison, 32 CB 1st flight low net - Greg Funk, 33.5 2nd flight low net - Dick Holmes, 35 CB Cal flight 2nd low net - Shawn Ziler, 32 CB 1st flight 2nd low gross - Mike Makin, 39 2nd flight 2nd low gross - Cam Simpson, 44 Cal flight 3rd low net - Terry King, 34 CB 1st flight 2nd low net - Steve Silver, 34.5 2nd flight 2nd low net - Bernie Larusic, 35 CB Cal flight 4th low net - Ernie Thiessen, 34 CB Long drive #11 - Trevor Metcalf Long drive #16 - Trevor Metcalf KP in 1 - Mike Brise KP in 2 - Trevor Metcalf KP in 2 - John Prestmo KP in 3 - Trevor Metcalf
AArchery h Athletics Badminton Bocce Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boats Five Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Horseshoes Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling One-Act Plays Pickleball Slo-Pitch Snooker Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Whist
Proud to celebrate these special days National Aboriginal Day June 21stwith the our First Nations’ unique heritage, culture and contributions and Canada’s 145th Birthday on Canada Day, July 1st Nathan Cullen Member of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley 1-888-622-0212 info@nathancullen.com www.nathancullen.com
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IDIDALAP4CANCER Photos by Christina Millington
The first survivor lap started at 12 noon that had local schools making their laps
Activities such as face painting populated the NVSS field
Prairiedale school goes hand in hand
Iris, left, Madison and Ruth from Mapes takes a break from the sun for some refreshments
A bright refreshment centre for W.L. McLeod
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IDIDALAP4CANCER Photos by Christina Millington Luke takes a break from all the excitement at the W.L. McLeod water station, below left. Nikayla and Megan, top right, get their face painted in between laps. Clayton, Trenton, Fred and Jesse, middle, from W.L. McLeod take their laps around the NVSS field. Karin Christensen, left, Doreen Boon set up The Boob Club to promote the importance of regular mammograms.
Mia Funk takes her survivor lap around the NVSS field
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~~Vanderhoof Grads 2012~~
Andrea Schneck, Hilary Desmarais, Allison Schneck, Tara Kurucz, Michael Van Dijk, Brandon Hutchinson, Herman Dhak, Dylan Ferris, Matthew Naka, Kyle Stevenson, Cameron Olson, Jarred Toll, Graham Wiens, Eric Smith, Riley Boucher, Rylan Schlamp, Kyle Varley, Quin Hill, Ben Rodts, Wyatt Millard, Kyle Cameron, Louis Klopper, Peter Lafleur, Jordan Walker, Angelene Martens, Mia Funk, Amy Teichroeb, Kirsten Edel, Riley Wallace, Joshua Bancroft, Spencer Siemens, Torrin Lytle, Darby Lytle, Nicholas Taylor, Jessica Askeland, Taryn Montague, Lauren Kodila, Felicia Birky, Amy Rasmussen, Justin Hill, Dakota Thiessen, Jordon, Robinson, Hudson Schneider, Brandi Arnold, Jaidynne Young, Darci Siemens, Michaela Marks, Amanda Goertz, Kristen Schumaker, Brittni Siemens, Maria Steinebach, Stephanie Cucovaz, Kayla Hunsaker, Michelle Kulchar, Neelam Lilly, Brook-Lynne Vezer, Taylor Rickbeil, Radovan McLay-Thiessen, Stephanie Bowick, Jessy Bokvist, Sydney Kaffanke, Bryanna Davidson, Emily Anderson, Daylon Mecham, Eldon Kochel, Kalene Gulbranson, Larissa Wiebe, Nicole Michels, Bethany Byers, Breanna Eagen, Richelle Titus, Joel Klassen, Dillon Penner, Steven Williams, Richard Kelly, Christopher Wilson, Mathew Scott, Christopher Erickson, Geoffrey Sholer, Brandon Randall, Braden Ukrientz, Tori Todd, Stacey Weinhardt, Brenden Little, Dryden Douglass, Halley Sullivan, Christian Gull, Kiawna Ellis, Bailey Schumann, Samantha Dyck, Jessica Hall, Allan Burke, Benjamin Burke, Nathan Silver, Dexter McKay, Tamara Swanson, Amanda Dull, Lacy-Rae Dupis, Sonya Webster, Carly Scoville, Gregg Barlow, Jordan Beck, Alyz Dennis, Jenessa Touet, Timothy Martens, Shaylene Thomas, Jeremy Maude, Thunder Thomas, Carely Johnson and Nathan Hasse. Unable to attend: Sheldon Conniff, Sheri Lee Dembowski, Natalya Hille, Keara Hughes, James Martens and Robert Urquhart. Photo courtesy of Wallace Studios
For grad pictures of Grand March Ceremony and Group photo stop into Wallace Studios, look at the proof and place your order. 156 Stewart Street West Vanderhoof
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Congratulations to the NVSS Grads of 2012 VANDERHOOF & DISTRICTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Bulk Petroleum - Food Floor - Home & Agro Centre C-Store, Gas Bar, Propane, Lube Oils & Marine Fuel 250-567-4486 Food including Produce, Fresh Meat, Deli & In Store Bakery 250-567-4406 Hardware, Flooring, Appliances, Building Materials, Fert. & Seed 250-567-4464 13 Cardlock Locations: Fort St. James To Quesnel, Terrace To Valemount, Fuel Tanks Sales & Rentals, Vanderhoof Toll Free 1-888-545-2667, Bulk Fuel Deliveries: Houston 1-800-848-6347, Prince George 1-866-309-2667, Quesnel 1-888-992-2667 Head Office - Vanderhoof & District Toll Free 1-877-567-4414.
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Peter Lafleur received a Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship and a Dr. CW Wong & Dr. Iris Wong Bursary.
Dylan Ferris and candle bearer.
Photos by Christina Millington
Be proud of your progress and prosper in your future!
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~~Vanderhoof Grads 2012~~ Tara Kurucz received a CUPE 4177 Club 91 Scholarship and a Greg Beros Memorial Scholarship.
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Congratulations! You’re a graduate now, and your future is in your own hands. Whether you’re setting out to pursue a college education or embark on a new career, we wish you much luck in all of your future endeavors. Keep up the good work, graduate!
YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE NVSS graduates, Lauren Kodila and Kyle Varley are all smiles before the grand march on June Photo courtesy of Wallace Studios 15.
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Fibre Hauling ● Aggregate Supply and Placement ● Road Construction ● Utility Installation and Coordination ● Site Preparation ● Subdivision Development ● Foundations ● Demolition and Removal ● Lowbed - 5, 6 or 7 axles ●
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Jessy Bokvist and Bryanna Davidson sing during the NVSS musical presentation. Photos by Christina Millington
Vanderhoof Visitor Centre & Chamber of Commerce Best of Luck Visitor Counsellors Spencer Siemens & Torrin Lytle
Peter Lafleur, Mr. Gordon Cogan, Vice-Principal and Eldon Kochel speak to the graduates of 2012.
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Congratulations Graduates!
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~~Vanderhoof Grads 2012~~
Wishing you all the best in the future 2012 Graduates!
(Top Left) NVSS Grand March - Mattheu Naka & Taylor Rickbeil. (Top Right) Sydney Kaffanke sings during the NVSS musical presentation. (Left) NVSS Grand March - Daylon Meckam and date.
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Best Wishes to the Graduates of 2012! Follow Your Dreams!
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~~Vanderhoof Grads 2012~~
Andrea Schneck, an NVSS graduate, and her candle bearer stand on stage in front of proud family and friends on June 16.
Ben Rodts received a Dr. Hu Stephen Memorial Endowment Bursary, Dennis Hiatt Memorial Mud Bog Society, Yellowhead Road and Bridge Bursary and Don Pebernat Memorial Bursary.
Angelene Martens received a Mark Wiens Memorial Bursary and a Vanderhoof and District CoPhotos by Christina Millington op Association Bursary.
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PETER RYKS PROPERTY SERVICES LTD. PETER RYKS, AACI, P.App DONNA MICHELS, CRA 115-2375 Burrard Ave Phone: 250-567-9158 Fax: 250-567-3841 Vanderhoof, BC E-mail: pryks@hwy16.com V0J 3A0 www.prps.ca
Riley Wallace received four scholarships - Vanderhoof Elks #473, Neil Stewart Memorial, District, and Wild Goose Chase.
Congratulations Graduates and Good Luck in the Future!
•Hardware •Indoor Living •Outdoor Living •Paint & Decor •Tools & More!
Taylor Bros Hardware 135 E. Stewart St 250-567-2246 Toll Free 1-866-567-2246
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CNC congratulates Resource Industry graduates
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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....
NEW EVENTS....
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Back row: Tyrone Gwilliam, Sanford Quaw, Wesley Quaw, Randy George, Dennis Joseph and Evalie Penner. Front row: Debra Montgomery (Program Co-ordinator), Peter Thomas, Harrison Quaw and Stanley Thomas.
VANDERHOOF’S FAITH
Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory
Call Pam at 250-567-9258
The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call
567-3107
NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN 1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)
250-567-4960 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am Cowboy Church
www.thegospelchapel.ca
Last Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Making Jesus known
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thursday afternoons. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HOSPICE SOCIETY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our
Aboriginal days welcomed schools from the area to come down for some fun and games in the sun on June 21. Photo by Christina Millington
local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY...meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity Room - Mondays 9:30 - 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information call Luella at 250441-0086. *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.
*** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250567-7956. *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY... meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON... Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm
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ELECTRICIAN Apollo Forest Products Ltd. is currently seeking Electricians for permanent full-time shift work. Certified, uncertified and 2nd or 3rd year apprentices will be considered. The successful candidate must possess: • Experience with various automated operations and systems in a modern industrial facility, • The ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively, • Exceptional organizational skills, • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, • Sawmill experience an asset. Candidates must be a highly motivated tradesperson with the ability to work in a close team environment. Applicants should forward or fax resumes to: Apollo Forest Products Ltd. Human Resource Dept. PO Box 129 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax# 250-996-8730 Email: sbauman@apolloforest.com Only applicants short-listed will be notified.
Vanderhoof District Chamber of Commerce The Vanderhoof District Chamber of Commerce is hiring an Office Manager. The successful candidate will have: ➢ Extensive knowledge of the local business community in the area ➢ Exceptionally strong writing skills ➢ Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills ➢ Supervisory experience ➢ Knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures ➢ A creative ability to source new revenue ➢ Organize and facilitate events In addition to the above, candidates who can demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a team with board and staff will receive greater consideration. Candidates should also have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be available to work some evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. A certificate in Administration is not required but would be preferred. If you enjoy working with people in an exciting, dynamic environment, this may be the perfect position for you. Compensation will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants are requested to forward their detailed resume in, confidence, by fax, mail or email: Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Attention: Erin Siemens P.O. Box 126. Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-3316 Email: manager@vanderhoofchamber.com Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm June 27, 2012
DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN The District of Vanderhoof, located at the geographical centre of British Columbia, is seeking an energetic and experienced team player to fill the position of “Public Works Foreman”. Reporting to the Superintendent of Public Works, you will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the maintenance activities of the Public Works Department; including roads, water distribution/treatment, sewer distribution/ treatment, drainage, garbage collection, facilities and equipment fleet. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive experience in municipal public works; including supervision, planning, organizing, interpreting construction drawings, preparing cost estimates, purchasing, effectively maintaining operational budgets and inventory records. You must be able to work independently within a team environment, be tactful and possess excellent public relations, report writing, team building, organizational, time management and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of Municipal Government; including Tenders, RFP’s, RFQ’s and possess sound project and contract management experience. Exceptional computer proficiency will be considered a strong asset, as well as driver’s air endorsement. A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License is a must. The District of Vanderhoof offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package following a 6 month probationary period. This is an exempt position. A more detailed job description is available upon request. Please forward your letter of application, detailed resume and a minimum of three references to the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm, June 29, 2012. Paul R. Carver Superintendent of Public Works District of Vanderhoof Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: 250-567-9169 Email: works@district.vanderhoof.ca Closing date: Friday, June 29
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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has openings for clerical in Fraser Lake. The successful applicants will be required to start work August 27, 2012 or as determined by the supervisor. These are relief positions for individuals that are currently on leaves. The positions are effective until June 28, 2013 and there is a possibility that these positions will become continuing. The district is seeking highly motivated, progressive individuals who will have completed a one-year college secretarial training program. Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Successful applicants will be invited to verify their quali¿cations with required testing. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Please forward your application to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
Couple With Horses. Large Central BC Cattle Ranch seeks couple with horses to spend summer on range with cattle herd in the spectacular Chilcotin country. Travel trailer provided for housing. Low pay, but an adventure of a lifetime. Alexis Creek Ranch (425) 4818451 Email: cblakey@wesmar.com
EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman HVAC gasfitter/Refrigeration Technician. Part time/on call $38.00 hour. Call 250-549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 email aslan@aslanservices.ca
The successful candidate must possess: • Experience with various automated operations and systems in a modern industrial facility, • The ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively, • Exceptional organizational skills, • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, • Sawmill experience an asset. Candidates must be a highly motivated tradesperson with the ability to work in a close team environment. Applicants should forward or fax resumes to: Apollo Forest Products Ltd. Human Resource Dept. PO Box 129 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax# 250-996-8730 Email: sbauman@apolloforest.com Only applicants short-listed will be notified.
YARD SUPERVISOR WANTED BC LIVESTOCK, VANDERHOOF Full time and part-time positions available. Must have: experience with cattle, be able to operate a bobcat, capable of lifting 50 pounds, be available for weekend work when required, have moderate computer skills, ensure smooth running of cattle, horse and equipment sales, and supervise yard staff and schedule hours. For further details please contact Al Smith at 250-570-2143 or fax resume to 250-567-2523.
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Friends helping friends Christina Millington Omineca Express It started with a dream. Leslie McAvity sat amongst family friends in the survivor’s tent at the second annual IDIDALAP4CANCER event on June 22 in support of those whom are affected with the devastating disease. “This is such a worth while cause,” said McAvity. “Its community support for those survivor’s that feel they’re alone.”
McAvity stands by recognizing the immense effort survivor’s put forth when battling through a disease that often claims ones life. This has been a dream for McAvity, a cancer survivor, to be able to offer a support group to those who were “close up” to the disease. “It’s an umbrella for those travelling the journey through cancer,” she said. McAvity was never alone during her cancer trials as she had the love and support of a dear friend, Karen Leslie.
Cancer survivor Karen Leslie with the support of her husband, daughter and grandchild.
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Cancer free for 23 years, Leslie has been an advocate to leading a positive and fulfilled life whom surrounds herself with the love and support of family and friends. When Leslie was diagnosed with the unforgiving disease her children were seven and 12. During that time she was going through 12 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. “This year has been an emotional one” for Leslie as her family has grown which gave her the fight and determination to fight through her illness and come out on the other side as a strong, healthy survivor. As a survivor, Leslie also participated in the second annual IDIDALAP4CANCER arm in arm with husband, daughter and grandchild. Walking alongside family and friends supporting a cause that claims the lives of many year round during the survivor lap left Leslie feeling humbled.
Leslie McAvity during the IDIDALAP4CANCER.