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With Dr. Stent taking some well-earned vacation time in July, Fort St. James will be without an emergency room and without a medical clinic at times. No physician services will be available while Dr. Stent is away, however, the health unit and Nak’azdli Health will still be open for nurse visits. The Fort St. James Medical Clinic will be closed on: July 2, 16, 1823, 25, and July 27 until August 3. The Stuart Lake Hospital emergency room will be closed for the remainder of July, unless Northern Health is able to find locum physicians for the community.

Corrections Treeplanter donation To clarify: In the June 13 issue of The Caledonia Courier, the donation by treeplanters working for Artisan Reforestation was a combination of $1,700 from the planters, and $1,700 from Artisan to match this. Planters chose to plant however many trees they wanted towards the Community Foundation, and Artisan then matched their donations. Not your average grad There were mistakes in the details pertaining to the new mom and her son from the June 27 issue of The Courier. Katelyn Joseph’s new baby is named Carson Frank George Joseph and was born on June 19, 2012, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

Chrome and Canada Day flags were decorating the vehicles in the Canada Day Parade on July 1. For more photos see Page 6, 7 and 8 or go to www.caledoniacourier.com. Ruth Lloyd Photo

Canada Day fireworks leave one injured Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A fireworks technician was injured by a misfire on Canada Day in Fort St. James. At shortly after 11 p.m., only a few minutes into the annual Canada Day fireworks display over Cottonwood Beach, the show was brought to an abrupt end when a misfire occurred and the blast went out over the ground instead of up into the air. The technician from Northern Lights Fireworks was injured in the blast. The injured man had burns to his lower body, but the injuries were considered not life-threatening. He was taken by ambulance to Vanderhoof due to the current closure

of the Stuart Lake Hospital Emergency room. He was expected to make a full recovery, according to Bruce Hinton of Northern Lights Fireworks. The injured man was still in hospital in Prince George on Thursday of last week, but was expected to be released later that day. The burns were mostly on one leg, but he had also breathed in some of the hot gases during the explosion, and so had needed assistance breathing for the time being. The remaining fireworks were packed up from the Lakeshore Drive site on Sunday after the accident, and stored until Hinton came up to dismantle and retrieve the remaining fireworks. Until they are dis-

mantled, the fireworks are essentially armed explosives, and so must be taken apart by a licenced technician. Once dismantled, the fireworks can be used again, except for damaged devices, which are taken to a special facility to dispose of explosive materials. While Hinton said misfires can happen, they are rare, and injuries from them even rarer, occurring in about 0.1 per cent of cases. He said this was the first serious injury from a show he could recall in almost 20 years of business for Northern Lights Fireworks. The devices are set to go up to certain heights according to the site, and at Cottonwood were set for 300-600 feet in the air,

to explode to a diameter of 500 feet for the device which misfired on Sunday. This kind of force means the devices are quite dangerous if they fire on the ground instead. “He’s lucky, very lucky,” said Hinton of the injured man. The technician would have been wearing personal protective equipment, including fire-resistant coveralls, eye and hearing protection, a hard hat, gloves and boots. Hinton said in cases where not all the fireworks are used, the unused portion is normally removed from the bill. RIGHT: Bruce Hinton of Northern Lights Fireworks dismantles the left over fireworks from Canada Day.

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Friend or foal? Nine-year-old Taylor Christian was visiting her Grandmother Sharon Buck on Necoslie Road last week. Her timing was pretty lucky, as she had the opportunity to spend some time with a 10-day-old foal. Sharon Buck Photo

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Courier Birds vs. sheep Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier While at 6 a.m. most mornings, I might normally be found counting sheep still soundly tucked into bed, I recently chose counting birds over the fuzzy mammals. First of all, as a disclaimer, I must say I am not a birder. While I enjoy birdsong in my yard and attempt to plant native and berry-laden bushes in yards I inhabit to attract feathery friends, I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to identifying the broad spectrum of winged creatures flitting about. Sure, I can spot a few, the Cedar Waxwing is easy to pick out, and the Northern Flicker, but try and get me to tell you what type of sparrow is on a branch and I will be lost. But luckily for me, I had the distinct pleasure of going with some experienced birdwatchers last week, who knew their White-crowned Sparrow from their Lincoln’s Sparrow. I was invited by Joanne Vinnedge, area biologist and the regional coordinator for the first ever BC Breeding Bird Atlas. Accompanying her was Randy Rawluk, an experienced birder with a keen ear for birdsong. Now, we did not tip toe through the woods with binoculars peering up at trees attempting to see rare species, which is more my mental picture of bird watching. Instead, as part of Vinnedge’s work for the BC Breeding Bird

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Joanne Vinnedge carefully records the point count at one of the sites near Airport Road. Vinnedge is working on the final push for surveys which will help to create the first ever British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas. The atlas will help to provide a baseline for monitoring changes in bird populations and habits. Much of the surveying is being done by volunteers like Vinnedge, dedicating untold hours of their own time to create a valuable resource for the future. Ruth Lloyd Photo

Atlas, we were visiting one of the 10 km by 10 km squares her region is divided up into to do point counts. Essentially, we went to different points in the square and documented the habitat type and then for five minutes, listened and watched for birds. Now, if you’re like me, birdsong is more like a pleasant background than something I can use to count birds, but being there with two knowledgable birders was quite a different experience. They pointed out individual sounds and if there were repeated sounds in a different spot, that meant there were two of this bird. Now, this must take some practice. After

awhile standing there with them, as they called out different species and asked each other if one or the other heard this or that one, it was almost akin to the feeling of staring at one of those 3D images where you unfocus your eyes and eventually an image pops out at you. Or maybe more like looking at a woven fabric from far away and as you move in closer you begin to see the pattern, and eventually the individual threads. Different sounds became more distinct and individual. Seeing the birds was a lot easier for me, as some flew overhead and others clung to branches and fence lines, the “small brown birds” I had never even at-

tempted to identify became more easily distinguished by the white around an ear or the darker breast. Now of course, had I been on my own, attempting to clarify the individual species using the trusted Sibley’s Field Guide, I would likely have been staring at the book while the bird flew out of sight and had to try to recall whether or not there was a spot of white at the birds throat or perhaps some brown on the breast. But this is the great part about going out with experienced birders, they can be your guide. It was a lovely way to spend an hour in the early morning, and a great way to appreci-

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Resident responds to Enbridge presentation Editor: An open letter to Enbridge, proponent of the Northern Gateway Pipeline, and the residents of Fort St. James and surrounding area On the evening of June 20, our community had yet another visit by two communications representatives of Enbridge. The company is proposing to build the Northern Gateway Pipeline which would pass just south of our community, crossing both Stuart River and Pitka Creek. The purpose of the representatives’ visit was to tell the two dozen people in attendance about what Enbridge has done to date for the communities along Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River in Michigan USA, the site of Enbridge’s July 2010 pipeline spill of about 3.3 million litres of thick bitumen crude, this is the same product which would be carried through the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. The cleanup of the Enbridge Michigan spill is nearing the two year mark, and the 39 mile stretch of river has

just recently been reopened to the public even though cleanup continues. More was said of the economic and social benefits Enbridge provided the communities in the days, weeks and now years following the spill. What were the “benefits” mentioned? • for the first few months of the cleanup efforts the communities saw their hotels and motels booked solid, and their restaurants and other businesses reaping the economic benefits of all the crews working on the spill site; • as the cleanup efforts were downsized the used equipment such as shovels and rakes, even a pickup truck, were given to the communities; • new access points were built to the Kalamazoo River; • cleanup stations were installed along the river’s edge so that people who might come in contact with residual oil could clean themselves immediately; • 150 houses were purchased from people impacted by the oil spill; some are now being used by crews that

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continue cleaning up the spill. In my opinion, the presentation was crafted by Enbridge to boast about what they have done for communities in the aftermath of an oil spill from one of their pipelines, as though these are things we could look forward to. A very real threat hangs over us, over our community if the Northern Gateway Pipeline is built. The pipeline is proposed to travel under Stuart River near our airport, threatening a pristine ecosystem that is like few others. If a spill were to happen at the proposed pumping station which is in close proximity to Pitka Creek there is the strong likelihood of the oil entering Stuart Lake as shown on a map provided by Enbridge. The spill could easily be carried down Stuart River. Pipeline spills are inevitable and are happening with alarming frequency. In the past few weeks alone there have been at least two pipeline spills in Alberta, the first into the Red Deer River, the second a failure at an Enbridge pump

station. I told the Enbridge representatives to take a message to their company. My message was that I do not want our hotels and motels, restaurants and businesses reaping benefits because of an oil spill affecting our community. I do not want Enbridge to give our community shovels and rakes, and pickup trucks because of an oil spill affecting our community. I do not want Enbridge building new access points to Pitka Creek, Stuart Lake or Stuart River because of an oil spill affecting our community. I do not want Enbridge installing cleanup stations along our waterways because of an oil spill affecting our community. I do not want Enbridge buying houses from our residents because of an oil spill affecting our community. I do not want the Northern Gateway Pipeline! Brenda Gouglas

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Courier District asks residents to be prepared Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Residents living along Stuart Lake are asked to be prepared for rising lake levels. Rising water levels last week had the Fort St. James Integrated Emergency Management Program (FSJIEMP) warning residents to move items out of harm’s way. The FSJIEMP is run cooperatively by the District of Fort St. James and Nak’azdli Band. The River Forecast Centre has estimated the lake level could rise between 8 and 20 cm in the next two weeks. Outdoor furniture, personal items or things which could be damaged by flooding or which

would float away should be removed. Basements and crawlspaces should be prepared by removing buoyant materials which could damage the first floor of the structure or possessions which would be damaged by water. Chemicals such as weed killer, insecticides, fuels or corrosives should be kept somewhere safe and dry so as to prevent contamination, fires or personal injury. All vehicles and equipment with gasoline or diesel engines should be moved to higher ground as well. The key areas of concern for the emergency management team right now are spots where high water typically hits first. Huffman Point, located next to the beach

volleyball courts, the government wharf, also known as Cottonwood Marina, and Lakeshore Drive, are the spots where lower ground can leave them susceptible to high lake levels. Notices have been sent out to boat owners keeping boats in the marina to be aware of high water levels and if water gets too high, they may need to take their boats out of the water to avoid damage. The FSJIEMP is hoping the two days without a rise in the lake level as the paper was going to press was a sign the water may have peaked, making the flood watch a non-issue. However, they want the public to be prepared in case the River Watch prediction does occur. Flood level is designated as 1.8 m on the

gauge at Cottonwood Marina, and the lake level was sitting at 1.88 m before the paper went to press last week. While there was some water in driveways on Huffman Point, water had not yet reached the floors of homes and was not yet causing residents any real concern yet. Some of the highest levels previously recorded were seen in 2002 and 2007, when the Cottonwood Marina lake level gauge read 2.029 m and 2.15 m, respectively. For further information on flood preparedness, visit: Emergency Management BC Rural residents requiring assistance should contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) at 1-800-320-3339.

• Letter... Editor: Well, that was quite the show that Enbridge put on the other night (One more Enbridge presentation, Caledonia Courier, July 4). To listen to them you could get the impression, spilling 20,000-plus barrels of oil into the Kalamazoo River can be a good thing for a community. Oil spills can be an economic boon – hotels are filled with spill workers, restaurants are busy catering for cleanup crews, imagine the jobs, the potential! And need a new boat launch? Let Enbridge dump a bunch of oil in your waterway, clean it up, and then use the site that has been dredged and degraded to provide you with access to the contaiminated river. Get a little oil on your hand reaching for that fish you just caught? Here’s a handy wipe to take that away – but, as the posted warning sign says, “It’s easier to clean off if you do it right away”. Other things Enbridge said Wednesday night just didn’t, to be honest, sit right with me. So I went looking for answers. Here’s what I found. Contrary to Enbridge’s statement that night, bitumen does not act “just like any other oil.” It sinks. It sticks. And the toxicity is far beyond any other types of oil. And that means that clean-up is a challenge

because conventional clean-up methods don’t deal with submerged oil – oil on the river bottom. The US Environmental Protection Agency admits that they are “writing the book” on bitumen spill clean-ups because they had never responded to a spill like this before. (See: http://www.mlive.com/news/ kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/07/kalamazoo_river_oil_spill_resp.html ) And Enbridge was adamant that they didn’t know about the spill when it happened because “Nobody called us.” Documents recently released by the National Transportation Safety Board indicate that Enbridge employees at the Edmonton Control Centre knew something was wrong, that they couldn’t figure out what the problem was, but not until someone outside the company told them what the problem was they went into damage control. Keep in mind this is the same Edmonton Control Centre that will be monitoring the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Documents recently released by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Agency show that the actions of the employees at the control centre pushed excessive oil into the river during a 17 hour delay, instead of following a basic company rule to shut the system down after 10 minutes when a problem is detected.

A delay of 17 hours on the Northern direction that gives you the option of government? Gateway pipeline could push a lot of discussing the facts as they have been We are being asked to carry all of bitumen into Pitka Creek or the Stuart released does nothing to endear a com- the risk for a company and a governRiver. pany to the community. ment that does not live here – they But I guess the language that ranI would have been a lot more im- won’t be told they can’t eat the fish, kled me the most was their insistence pressed if they had come in, said yes, drink the water, or use the lake. that they could not discuss anything this is what happened, mistakes were It’s time for those of us who care leading up to their response on the made, and we’ve made changes as a about our clean waters, our communiground “because the NTSB has told us result. ties, and our neighbours to stand up, not to.” So now Enbridge is going to come stand together, and say NO to Northern Well, Michelle and Loraine, I con- back, once again, to sell us on the mer- Gateway. tacted the NTSB and asked them if this its of this proposal. How many more And that includes our local governwas true. times does this company have to show ment officials. You elected them to repThey told me you were able to up in town to try and sell us on a pro- resent you, to protect your community. discuss any information contained in posal that has no local benefit, carries Make sure they do. documents already released. In fact, the significant local risk, and is basically words the fellow that I contacted used being forced through by the federal Kandace Kerr were “parties are free to discuss factual information that has been released”. Timelines, interviews with Enbridge employees – all out Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored there, all posted on the NTSB webby the Caledonia Courier site, all available for discussion. meetings first Tuesday of every soup, music, and prayer, at COMING EVENTS... The key word here is “told.” Will appear as space is available, with month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St Patrick’s Anglican Church Hall Michelle and Loraine insisted that free of charge in this section. beginning at 6.00pm. Please come St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at they were “told” not to discuss any- Coming events are available to and join us. *** t organizations only. This the Firehall at 7 p.m. New memthing until the final report has been non-profi FIREWEED CLOTHES area is not intended for thank you bers welcome. released. The word the NTSB submissions or selling products. DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Ha*** uses is “choose,” as in “The vast It is simply a place for nonprofit ven is doing a winter clothes drive. MUSIC MAKERS...New memWe are looking for jackets, boots, organizations a place to announce bers always WELCOME. Not majority of parties simply choose upcoming free activities. You can snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, everyone has to be on stage, there not to talk about the investigation e-mail your item to advertising@ fleeces, etc, for men, women and is lots of work behind the scenes. until our investigation is complete ominecaexpress.com or by fax: children. The items will then be Call Rosemary Allan at 250-996given to families in the community 567-2070. Your organizations’ an8997 for more info. and we’ve made the determination nouncement can also be dropped that need them. If you do not have *** anything at home that you can part of probable cause.” off at our office located at #111THE THRIFT STORE...has a Enbridge chose not to talk. 250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. with but still wish to contribute, new name! “The Bargain Baseyou can purchase mitts, socks, or Decision of the publisher is final. ment”. We are still at the same loHiding behind an administrative thermal underwear. Please drop *** cation, across from Shoppers Food

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PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The fireworks show was shortlived over Cottonwood Park. Hannelise Inden wowed the crowd at the Multicultural Potluck Dinner on Canada Day during the Fort St. James Has Talent competition. She won first place with her impressive demonstration of hula hooping talent. A tractor-pulled haywagon is always an attraction in the parade. Calla the Labrador Retriever shows off some of her ribbons for her retrieving skills. Calla was in the parade with Monica Grill of Nahounli Kennels. Classic cars always provide some eye-candy while filling out the parade. Young dancers from the Frog Clan showed off their moves and their beautiful regalia in the parade. For a much larger slideshow of images from Canada Day, check out The Caledonia Courier Facebook page. Photos by Ruth Lloyd

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Celebrating Canada Day 2012 in Fort St. James

Overwaitea Foods hosted some watermelon eating contests during Canada Day celebrations in Cottonwood Park. The messy handsfree races were a major hit with youngsters.

Harry Hook rode his horse while leading another for his wife Lynn Jackson in the Canada Day parade. Jackson was helping to organize and judge the parade, so couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in it, but got to ride her horse back from Cottonwood Park Kevin Gedling Photo

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Once again, the Canada Day helicopter toy drop took place on the shores of Stuart Lake. Coupons are dropped from the helicopter and each person with a coupon can then choose one free prize. Photos by Ruth Lloyd

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Canada Day 2012 in Fort St. James

(Left) Two young helpers greet the crowd from the Farmer’s Market float. (Right) A young cyclist frills out the parade with her festive bike. Ruth Lloyd Photos

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Rediscover Fort St. James College of New Caledonia We are very pleased to be serving communities in the Nechako Region. The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is involved in many initiatives that meet community educational and social services needs. CNC Nechako lives by the college’s mission statement as being “a comprehensive college, providing access to lifelong learning to facilitate in the achievement of personal and educational goals. We are responsive to the diverse needs of our clients, our employees, and the communities of our region. In the dynamic, consultative environment, we deliver quality programs and promote the success of every student”. CNC-Nechako Region includes campuses in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake; it has been serving adult learners in the respective communities for more than 30 years. The regional campuses serve 12 multicultural communities of varying sizes with a total population of over 18,000 in a geographical area covering 1,105,900 hectares – half the size of Vancouver Island. The role of CNCNechako is to equip learners to identify and meet the complex and evolving needs of their communities in ways that are culturally appropriate, economically and socially relevant, and wholly reﬂective of the adult learner. In addition to providing education opportunities the community campuses provide many social programs that beneﬁt our local youth, adults, and seniors/elders. Our vocational education program offerings develop and strengthen a variety of employability skills for individuals seeking to enter and reenter the workplace.

The Administrative Assistant Certificate program is one example of a program that is truly a career kickstarter for many of the graduates. Many of the graduates have a job to go to before they have completed the program, or soon after! The Nechako campuses are working closely with mining companies to ensure we are delivering training relevant to their needs. The Mining Resource Industry Certificate, Drill Core Technician and Surface Diamond Driller’s Helper will continue to be delivered at both our Vanderhoof and Fort St. James campuses. The Mineral Processing Operator is a new training program available this fall for individuals interested in mine processing employment opportunities. Through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation - Employment Skills Access funding, campuses have successfully delivered fulltime training programs for Industrial Field Medic, Basic Security, Essential Office Skills, Resources Based Industries, Lumber Manufacturing, and Environmental Field Assistant. Due to the popularity of the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW), all three campuses have offered multiple deliveries in Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof. This very successful program is directed to unemployed workers age 50 to 64 years of age where they update their skills sets that builds confidence in their ability to secure future employment. The Aviation and Business Certificate program started in September 2011. The Aviation program called PilotPlus and is the only one offered in the north and pre-

pares new commercial pilots for immediate employment as pilots in command in single engine aircraft operations with small and mid-level aviation companies. The College has an agreement with the University of the Fraser Valley and Coastal Paciﬁc Aviation to transfer to a full four year bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business. The Aviation program utilizes two-state-of-theart full motion ﬂying simulators and is now expanding to offer a range of shorter length courses. Partnership and cooperation are key elements to the success of CNC Nechako Region; each initiative includes establishing multiple partnerships that assist us in addressing programming requirements that meet the economic and social needs in the communities we serve. Due to our commitment to social community development, we have taken the lead to support programs such as Neighbourhood Space, Seniors Connected, the Vanderhoof Youth Centre,

Fort St. James and Vanderhoof Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) and ESL among other initiatives. All these have demonstrated to be very positive for participants as they become more engaged in their own communities. CNC’s staff in Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof are involved in the community and participates in several local community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Good Neighbours Committee, Fort St. James Pioneer Place Housing Society, Nechako Valley Community Social Services, Fort St. James Community Foundation Society, Literacy Now Task Group, Success By Six, Nechako Valley Food Network, B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, Central Interior Feeder Cattle Association, Enbridge Community Advisory Board (CAB), OBAC Agricultural Implementation Committee, Nechako Community Arts Council, Mount Milligan Community Sustainability Com-

mittee, Fort St. James Indicators for Mining Community Health and Sustainability Committee, and Fort

St. James Community Literacy Task Committee. These partnerships speak to the active in-

volvement and commitment to support diverse initiatives that beneﬁt the College communities.

Mineral Processing Operator p NEW Program PROGRAM Come into your local campus now w to ﬁll ﬁll out the application forms. Email: cncfsj@cnc.bc.ca Website: www.cnc.bc.ca/nechako CNC Campus @ 179 Douglas Fort St. James

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MILLWRIGHT Apollo Forest Products Ltd. has openings for full-time positions for Millwrights. Certified, uncertified and 2nd or 3rd year apprentices will be considered. The successful candidate must possess: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with various automated operations and systems in a modern industrial facility, â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively, â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional organizational skills, â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, â&#x20AC;˘ Sawmill experience an asset.

IN LOVING MEMORY 5 years ago God looked around his Garden and found an empty space. He then looked down upon this earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden must be beautiful As he only takes the best. You will always be in our hearts, Love Gladys, Mandy, Mom & families

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 notiďŹ ed.

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: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with various automated operations and systems in a modern industrial facility, â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively, â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional organizational skills, â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, â&#x20AC;˘ 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 notiďŹ ed.

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Employment Professional/ Management GROCERY MANAGER. Jasper Super A. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) provides goods and services to a large, independent grocery and food service industry and manages a number of Super A Food Stores. Located in scenic Jasper, Alberta, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a grocery department including marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resources management. Applicants need five years grocery department management experience. The successful candidate must be customer service focused, show self initiative and leadership to achieve the required results. TGP offers a competitive compensation and benefit package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. To apply, send a resume, stating salary expectations to: Director, Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Through astute strategic acquisitions and strong leadership, Conifex is emerging as a major national player in the forestry and sawmilling industry. Operationally, our approach is to blend state-of-the-art technology with the expertise of people who believe in the value of excellence. Together, we can achieve our vision to become a premier forest products company. Our Fort St. James mill is now accepting applications from qualified individuals, preferably with sawmill experience, for:

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You will be accountable to the Maintenance Superintendent for the safety, supervision, organization and training of your maintenance crews, ensuring their work is performed without undue risk and in compliance with all safety regulations, policies and procedures. You will provide timely response to operational maintenance issues and model a culture of continuous improvement with a leadership focus on safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement. You have at least 2 years’ experience as a maintenance supervisor and a leadership characterized by effective people and team management and superb interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. You’ve combined this with a working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, a commitment to safety and computerized business applications proficiency, particularly with maintenance management systems. Extensive crewmanagement experience would be ideal.

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Just as we are investing in upgrading the mill’s infrastructure, so we are investing in our people—which translates into good training and development opportunities for you, along with a competitive salary/benefits package. Steeped in history, Fort St. James is located in the Bulkley Nechako District 150 km northwest of Prince George, where abundant wildlife and year-round outdoor activities abound. To learn more, visit: www.fortstjames.ca. Pursue excellence in your career—apply by forwarding your résumé, quoting the appropriate job title, by July 20, 2012 to: Karen Andros, Human Resources Coordinator, at email: karen.andros@conifex.com or fax: 250-996-5402.

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A new local girl offers up summer recreation opportunities Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

“It just seemed kind of like a natural fit to do what I like and help others The new Recreation Coorget into it too.” dinator for the District of Fort Initially, she had obSt. James comes with a pastained a degree in psysion for recreation. chology from Simon Lisa Kabool, a student of Fraser University (SFU), the Recreation Leadership and for the last three years Diploma Program at Langara she has managed the SFU College, is excited for the opbookstore, which while it portunity to put her passion was a great job, did not and her knowledge to work necessarily seem like the here in the Fort. job she wanted to be at While Kabool was born forever. and raised in New WestminisSo instead, Kabool said ter, the 31-year-old has spent she “decided to follow my quite a bit of time in Fort St. passion” and entered into James over the past year visthe Recreation Leadership iting her boyfriend, who was Program and one year in up here working. she’s at the top of her class So, while she wanted the and loving the program. opportunity to put her first While initially she took year of studies in her program a leave of absence from into practice, she also thought her job at SFU, she has this might be a great place to since handed in her resigdo it. nation in full commitment The position of recreation to her future as a recrecoordinator in Fort St. James ation leader. will give her an opportunity “It was so scary,” she to gain a much broader range said. of experience than she would Lisa Kabool is the new summer recreation coordinator for the District of Fort St. James. She can be found at the But she seems to be have been able to had she District office on Stuart Drive or out and about recreating with the community’s youth. doing well at her new Ruth Lloyd Photo tried to find a position in the role, and this year’s recreher the opportunity to plan and added. even boast. Lower Mainland or in any ation programs are sure to implement entire recreation proSince she’s been in the comAn avid runner, Kabool runs benefit from the love she has for other larger centres. “The experience is invalu- grams as well as run them on a munity, she has already helped to half-marathons and her innate what she’s doing. day to day basis to see how well lead a running clinic and she has love of fitness and recreation is able,” said Kabool. Information on programs can been up Mount Pope, something what got her interested in the be found at: http://fortstjames.ca/ Summer positions in larger they work. “Plus it’s so pretty here,” she many long-time residents can not program she is in. centres would not likely allow parks-recreation/

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