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SAFETY PROTEST Peggy Muir and other residents from Hazelton made their way to the Hudson Bay Lodge Monday morning to protest the National Energy Board’s decision to relocate the joint review panel session to Smithers from Hazelton due to safety concerns. Dan Mesec photo
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Drunk driving law back in full force By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News
Anyone caught drinking and driving in B.C. now faces the full force of what’s been called the toughest drunk driving law in Canada. First introduced in September 2010, the law gives police the power to immediately impound cars and fine drivers whose blood-alcohol level hits
the 0.5 to 0.8 “warn” range or crosses into a .08 or higher “fail.” Police will still prosecute drunk drivers through criminal courts if they have a history of drunk driving, or if they injure or kill someone. But last December, B.C.’s Supreme Court ruled the roadside penalties for drivers who hit the “fail” zone unconstitutional because drivers had no
meaningful way to challenge their breath-test results. Earlier this month, the B.C. government reinstated all the new rules with some fixes— police must now tell drivers of their right to a second breath test, and the lower reading of those two tests will prevail. Before the change, the higher of the two tests was the one that counted. See LAW on Page A2
It may not sound like much money, but for the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth program in Smithers, $75,000 is everything. “It’s closed our doors,” Executive Director of the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Annette Morgan said of a federal government decision to freeze funds for the national CCAY program. “It’s the only aboriginal youth service we have in our community. “It’s devastating.” The CCAY program in Smithers, opened its door eight years ago, offering a variety of services to local aboriginal youth, all with the goal of promoting cultural and community engagement for youths aged 10 - 24, Morgan, who is also president of the B.C. association of aboriginal friendship centres, explained. The CCAY program was doubly important in Smithers, Morgan said, because unlike larger centres, Smithers does not have other agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and the YMCA which could provide alternate services for the youth affected by the current funding freeze. In Smithers, the CCAY program is a drop in service that could be accessed by 300 - 500 youths every year. An important part of the Smithers CCAY program was a referral system for addictions services across the province. “It’s a safe, age-appropriate service which makes it unique,” Morgan said. Rather than entering a traditional addiction service, the CCAY referral system has youth with addictions meet with youth counselors they already have a relationship with. “They [youth with addictions] go to places that they trust,” Morgan said. “They’ll go through addiction services, but they have a support network guiding them,” Morgan said. See CCAY on p. A4
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Law led to drop in drunk-driving deaths: Bond LAW from A1 Other changes include stricter rules about how police report roadside prohibition, more checks on the accuracy of breathtest devices and new ways for drivers to challenge the reliability of breathtest results in court. “I definitely think it’s a good thing,” says Houston RCMP Corporal Aaron Geary. Before 2010, Geary said police often had to go through lengthy court cases to penalize drunk drivers—cases that often hinged on a technicality, and
ultimately did little to stop drunk driving. Now, he said, “they feel the effects immediately.” Drunk driving is a top priority for Bulkley Valley police, as it is around B.C. Earlier this month, Smithers RCMP caught three drunk drivers in three days. One fishtailed his truck outside the Telkwa Pub, another swerved on Highway 16, and still another ran a stop sign at Columbia Street before trying to flee police and getting stuck with a flat tire. If such drivers blow a breath test in the
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- Aaron Geary may criticize the new law as a cash grab, Geary said it should actually bring cost savings to responsible drivers. “Impaired driving is a problem that affects all areas of society,” he said, “From large insurance companies—and their rates affect us all—to use of emergency services and the deaths it causes on the streets.”
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Legacy project site cleans up By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Town of Smithers completed a critical step to reclaim the site of the 2013 Legacy Project site by removing all contaminated soil and equipment. Now they wait for results from soil samples before construction can begin. Soil testing is a crucial phase in the project to ensure, after many years, irresponsible procedures by property owners don’t continue to contaminate what will be Smithers’ centennial
legacy. “The Town purchased the land knowing there was contamination,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “We didn’t know how severe it was or the extent of the contamination. It’s something that has to be cleaned up. We don’t want that legacy to be a toxic one.” The site on the corner of Broadway and Main has had several owners and businesses. In the early days it was one of the original gas stations in Smithers and last week’s digging found remnants of the
original station. “There were two old wooden-cribbed oil tanks discovered on site,” Mark Allen, Director of Development Services for the Town of Smithers said. “They were removed as well as the contaminated soil.” Initially about 20 loads of soil was expected to be removed. However, digging revealed two oil storage tanks the Town didn’t know about. Consequently crews pulled out another 60 loads to ensure all the contamination was removed. Although two
gas tanks and two wooden oil tanks were removed, Allen said a thick layer of clay bed beneath the site seemed to contain the contamination. “About 10 to 12 feet down, that’s where the majority of the contaminated soil was found,” he said. “The real benefit of the site,” Allen said is it’s on a natural clay bed so that completely contained all the contamination. We were able to remove all the contaminated soil which is a real bonus.” Although the Town won’t know for sure if
all the contaminated soil was removed until test results come back, Allen is optimistic the report, due at the end of August, will give the site a clean bill of health. “Our consultant will confirm once they get the soil samples back , but he believes we’ve captured all the contaminated soil and ground water so there shouldn’t be any offsite migration of the contamination,” Allen said. For now, the project is on hold, as council waits for Northwest Response to issue their report.
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from the community, whereas the airport funds being a larger amount hopefully we can get that from the federal government,” he said. “The airport is critical to our community, it’s used every day and it would really be nice to have a larger holding area.” The longest discussion of the evening was over the naming of a new street in the proposed Ambleside subdivision. At a previous meeting council wanted to change the name
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The federal government, Morgan said, advised the CCAY they froze the funding because the program didn’t promote job creation. Morgan took exception to that sort of reasoning, countering the CCAY promotes a strong and sustainable workforce, a message she said that obviously needs to be delivered with a louder voice. “The CCAY program makes sure Aboriginal youth are connecting with the
community,” Morgan said. “When non-profit and social service groups support youth, the youth will later return as volunteers in one form or another. “In the end, these youths become successful members of our community.” The job losses resulting from the funding freeze are not limited to Smithers. “Job losses will result throughout friendship centres across the country. Thousands of young Aboriginals will not have an opportunity to have the experience this year that would help them to make positive decisions for their futures,” National Association of Friendship Centres President, Vera PawisTabobondung said in a press release. PawisTabobondung explained the federal government advised the CCAY the funding freeze was a temporary measure to allow time for the revision of the program’s terms and conditions so that
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Werrell: calm under fire “Crew safety is always number one,” Werrell said. “If something’s out of control we’re not going to t go running in with hoses on our backs.” Being a forest firefighter is not for the fa faint of heart. Initial attack crews often find them themselves right up against the fire, even inside of a fire fire, but when possible avoid being upslope or d downwind, Werrell explained. Although every precaution pre is taken to assure the sa safety of the fire crew, conditio conditions can change quickly, eespecially wind direction. directi Werrell recounts W several near-misses seve with ffalling trees and another time, while fighting the Binta Lake fire last summer, when the wind cha changed direction causing the fi fire to jump the road. With their exit route effectively blocked off, the ccrew were forced to park their vehicl vehicles in a nearby clearing and request to be airlifted out of the area. To become a firefighter with the Wildfire Management Branc Branch, individuals certification which must attain their Type I cert involves a boot camp where p prospective firefighters learn about fire behavi behaviour, the equipment used to fight fires as well as wilderness survival, safety training, helicopter safe safety and helipad construction. there isn’t always a The latter is important because ther clearing where a helicopter can land clo close enough to a fire for the initial attack crew to be effective effective. In this case, a firefighter is lowered to the gground who can then clear an area to allow the helicopter to land or at least hover close enough to the ground to allow the fir firefighters to exit the helicopter safely with their gear. When not fighting fires, the crew spend time trai training, maintaining their fitness as well as doing community service, W Werrell, a former said. member of the Canadian junior cross country team, sa Chris Werrell, of Smithers, is a member of an initial attack crew stationed in Telkwa.
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With the hot weather finally nally here, lightning storms have moved into the valley and initial attack k crews with the provincial Wildfire Management Branch are on thee ready for the inevitable, a forest fire. There are four initial attack tack crews in the region, two in Telkwa and two in Houston. Initial attack crews, as their name indicates, are the first fire fighters to attend a forest rest fire. These 3 - 4 person crews ws are the first on scene and can stay on scene for up to 24 4 hours without being re-supplied, explained Chris Werrell, errell, 27, in his fourth year with initial attack. Unless houses or other important infrastructure are at risk, or there is no o road access, in which case the crew travels by helicopter, licopter, the initial attack crews arrive by truck.. “We try to respond within thin 30 minutes of getting the call,” Werrell, a Type I forest firefighter, said. Arriving at a fire, the crew leader makes an evaluation of the he fire and reports back to camp and an action plan is devised. Part of the initial assessment sment can include Werrell identifyntifying and felling trees posing ing a risk of falling as well as providing additional information to the crew leader. Once firefighters aree at the fire, the crews work rk as quickly as they can to try y and extinguish or at least controll the blaze. The initial attack crew uses several strategies when fighting a fire. Indirect methods include ude clearing brush to remove fuel, felling trees, digging gging trenches and even with control burns, “Fighting fire with fire,” Werrell said. The standard direct method ethod of fighting a forest fire is to set up water pumps and establish blish hose lines. “Hit it hard, hit it fast, that’s our motto,” Werrell said. Although hitting a fire as quickly and as hard as possible is important in the initial stages, Werrell said safety is the primary focus at all times.
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he amount of dedication put in by the athletes to simply compete at the Games is impressive. Years and years of practice and dedication, to the exclusion of almost everything else we would consider as part of a normal life. For that alone I tip my hat to them, regardless of the country they represent. But this year, all Olympic athletes, regardless of the country they represent, showed a lack of respect for the Olympic Creed and their fellow athletes. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games mark the 40-year anniversary of the massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes, by a Palestinian group called Black September, at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Violence, never mind murder, is the antithesis of de Coubertin’s image of the Olympic Games. During the opening ceremonies, both Brian Williams of CTV and Bob Costas of NBC, made a point of highlighting the IOC’s refusal to commemorate the slaughtered Olympians. Good for them. But they missed the point. Thus far the Olympic athletes have escaped the finger-wagging surrounding this issue, but they shouldn’t, the finger should be pointed squarely at them as well. The security measures in place today, that allow Olympic athletes to compete in the absence of fear, is due in large part to improvements in security measures put in place following the Munich massacre. For that reason alone, the athletes, including Canadian athletes, should have insisted on a minute of silence to remember, to honour their fallen brethren. Sarah Stevenson, a member of the British Olympic team, read the Olympic Creed. She had the opportunity to ask everyone to pause for one minute in memory of the Israeli athletes killed in Munich 40 years ago. I’m sure no one, anywhere on the planet, would have objected. But she didn’t. Let’s see what happens during the closing ceremonies. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News
JRP move to Smithers undemocratic Democracy working best depends on people participating and making their opinions known. A provincial voter turnout rate of about 50% in the last election is not a good sign. In Stikine we fared better than the 2009 average, but our rate in the 60% range is still not great. One of my goals for this term is to increase the number and variety of people voicing and acting on their opinions in Stikine. Part of this is to encourage those who usually don’t participate in democratic processes
to either voice a point of view or simply attend an event in order to develop patterns that could improve those voter turnout numbers for the next provincial election in May 2013. And that is one of the reasons why the decision by the National Energy Board to cancel the Enbridge joint review panel hearings in the Hazeltons and move them to Smithers this week was a bad one. Providing the best opportunity for people to participate in a democratic process and make their voices heard in their own communities,
GUEST VIEW Doug Donaldson especially i ll on such ha significant topic, is a key to improving participation. The reasons for the move cited by the review panel were
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alleged safety and security concerns. But the New Hazelton RCMP told me they did not have safety or security issues associated with hearings. This fact was communicated to the NEB. Moving the hearings meant fewer people from the p Hazeltons attended. Ha This at a time when wh there is lots to discuss on the d proposal, from the pro damning U.S. National d Transportation Safety Board report on Enbridge’s Kalamazoo oil spill, to Premier Clark’s ever shifting, and still undefined,
position on whether she and the BC Liberals oppose or support the shipment of raw bitumen through sensitive salmon-bearing watersheds and along the rich coastline of northern BC. To help combat the cynicism that discourages participation and ultimately contributes to low voter turnout, the review panel should reschedule a public hearing on Enbridge in the Hazeltons. Doing so would help reinforce and build democracy. Doug Donaldson is the MLA for Stikine.
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OPINION Shipping raw logs is bigger gorilla in closet
Online poll results Are you reassured by new safety measures for Northern Gateway? Yes 30%
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“I suppose if they’re going to go ahead and do it, they should do it as best as they possibly can. But I’d rather they just not do it.”
“I worked in Alberta for three months, and it looks like Mordor. I don’t think we should invest much money in that industry.”
“It’s still not an area where you can feel safe about it… Just look around—there’s a lot of landslides because of clear-cutting in B.C.”
“I don’t think that their working here will benefit fisheries. Even security measures can sometimes fail.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gorilla in closet is NDP’s fault Editor: (re: Proposed timber plan has gorilla in closet, Judy Stratton Interior News, July 18, 2012). Judy Stratton’s claim our forest industry woes are the fault of the Liberal government misses the mark. The deplorable state of our decimated pine forests can be directly attributed to the NDP government in the 1970s. At that time foresters within the Forest Ministry warned the government a pine beetle infestation was developing in Tweedsmuir Park and unless action was taken to stop the
infestation it would quickly become unmanageable. Prescribed burning and/or logging were recommended to control the threat. The NDP government disregarded the warnings and caved in to eco-groups who argued the park should be left untouched to let Mother Nature take its course. The government was concerned about their political stock and worried about the negative publicity that would follow if they allowed the ministry to do what needed to be done. Thus they bowed to the squeaky wheel, a group of misguided individuals living in a fairy tale utopia where everything fixes itself. Taxpayers pay
professionals for their expertise and then our elected representatives tell them to get stuffed when the ecoterrorists start making waves. That is why our pine forests are wiped out. To suggest the Liberals’ lack of attention to this issue is unjustified. They are merely dealing with the results of a NDP government who chose to sacrifice the forests in order to serve their own personal desires. Consequently, forests died and needed to be logged as soon as possible because dead trees only make saw logs for about four years then become too dry to be sawn into lumber viably. Also, the sooner
we can re-plant, the sooner we’ll have a new forest to revitalize the area and stabilize the terrain. Which brings up another point, replanting. Contrary to what Stratton suggests, evidence shows replanting has exceeded the rate of harvest and has for many years. A drive out to any of dozens of backroads and you will see vibrant replanted forests aged from one to 50 years old.
I have visited logging blocks where I was involved with nearly 40 years ago, the replanted forests on those blocks have trees that are 60-70 feet tall and 1 to 1.5 feet on the butt. Yes, there are areas where the Liberals could certainly raise the bar, in the forest industry for example, they should be forcing the quota holders to take far more of each tree into the mill, the waste left when logging is completed is disgraceful. Continued top right
That waste belongs to us the citizens and we’re not being paid for it if it is not hauled out of the bush and scaled at the mill. The shipping of raw logs out of the country and the sale of boarded up B.C. sawmills to those same countries suggests those countries are buying our raw logs so cheap and then cutting them into lumber with what used to be viable sawmills from our very own province. Pedaling misinformation and laying blame where it is not warranted does nothing to help the situation and suggests that nothing has been learned from past mistakes. Those of us who were around here when pine beetle Infestation was being identified as a serious problem know darn well who is to blame it isn’t the Liberals, it’s the NDP politicians who are now on fat gold-plated pensions rather than in jail for negligence and willful destruction of a crown asset. You are barking up the wrong (pine) tree. Mark Holenstein Smithers
Alberta’s Redford misguided on risks and benefits Editor: Alberta Premier Allison Redford’s reaction to the conditions B.C. has placed on heavy oil pipelines is very disappointing. Particularly her reaction to the condition that B.C. receive a fair share of the economic and fiscal benefits commensurate with the degree and nature of the risk borne by B.C.’s environment and taxpayers. Heavy oil is unlike any other substance transported by pipeline. Pumping it across provincial boundaries and over hundreds of kilometres of rugged B.C. wilderness is simply not the same as pumping or transporting any other substance or product. What Alberta is asking of B.C. goes far beyond any existing interprovincial goods movement arrangement under confederation. Moreover, Premier Redford’s position does not seem to be consistent with that of her own Energy Minister Ted Morton who, in February, agreed that there will have to be clearer benefits for B.C. in order to get the people of B.C. to support the Northern Gateway pipeline. As he said to the Globe and Mail editorial board: “[The issue of] equalizing risk-benefit ratios between B.C. and Alberta has to be addressed.” Scott Harrison Vancouver
Making Smithers more bicycle friendly
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LETTERS TYHEE EXPLORER Carmen Hannema, 6, leaves the paddling up to her father Hans while she investigates the waters of Tyhee Lake. Percy N. Hébert photo
BIKES from A7 Having been a member on Smithers council in the 90s for three years, I’m aware of budget concerns that often dominate the decision making process and nobody wants to raise taxes. With that in mind I tried to think of ways we can use existing infrastructure without big costs. In the older part of Smithers a few streets have no sidewalks at all, some with sidewalks on both sides and one or two with a sidewalk on one side only. That is no longer acceptable in new developments. Most residential streets in Smithers allow parking on both sides of the street. I think if one was to visit these residential streets at night you’d find few cars parked and even fewer during the day. Why not allow parking on one side only and make a bike
lane on the other side? Cost, no more than signage. Two way traffic by bicycles in this lane could be permitted, especially if barriers were erected, as well as other slower traffic like roller blades, skate boards and scooters. Fact, many streets in Smithers are very wide, they could fit five normal size pickups side by side. Making a couple of streets one-way with parking on one side only would leave one lane for bikes. Many people think bicycles and pedestrians aren’t compatible. I disagree. If you were to be in an accident and had a choice between being a cyclist or pedestrian hit by a car, or a pedestrian hit by a cyclist, what would you choose? The magnitude of the difference is obvious. A clear example
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of compatibility of cyclists and pedestrians all you have to do is look at the Stanley Park seawall or our own perimeter trail. Regent Avenue, a main street leading into Winnipeg centre, is one of the busiest streets in Winnipeg. You wouldn’t want to bicycle on it. However, you wouldn’t have to because cyclists can use the parallel sidewalk. Why not put up signs on sidewalks used by cyclists and pedestrians indicating cyclists must yield to pedestrians. So there are plenty of ideas that don’t have to cost an arm and a leg and there are many enthusiastic international travellers who have seen what’s happening in other parts of the world who could contribute ideas. Doug McDonald Smithers
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SMXA hosts second annual CMRC race By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The Smithers Motocross Association held their second annual CMRC race last weekend, with the valley’s top riders flying over the course. Since it’s inception two years ago the SMXA has become one of the biggest recreation clubs in Smithers with over 120 members. “The race went great, we had over 80 riders from Terrace to Williams Lake,” SMXA president Aaron Miles said. “Everyone had a great time and we couldn’t have done it without the support from all the business and volunteers.” The Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation sanctioned race is the one professional race the SMXA holds every year. It’s a nationally registered competition and as Smithers competitors improve the CMRC gives local riders the opportunity to rank among the best riders in the country. The competition, in font of a large crowed, was stiff but home grow speed demon Matt Kingmill held his own against much more experienced riders. “Saturday wasn’t too good, I wasn’t in the groove,” Kingsmill said. “Today, my last race, I was starting to get my rhythm. I crashed pretty hard this morning and just kept it pinned, even
when I got tired.” Kingsmil is among many who have taken to the sport like ducks take to water. In his third year of riding Kingsmil decided to take it up a notch and joined the competitive circuit. Already he has participated in several races in Terrace, Prince George, Williams Lake and next month heads to Kamloops to continue his pursuit of motocross greatness. “You have to work out, have the right body form, shift up and give’er gas,” Kingsmil said about his approach to motocross. “This last ride I was last and came through about seven riders, so that was a highlight for me.” Although he’s still young, Miles said Kingsmill is overshadowing the adults now, something he thought would never happen. “I’ve noticed a big improvement,” Miles said. “A lot of these young kids are starting to pass us adults, we never thought they’d get that good. “ Although there are no plans just yet to have a second CMRC race, Miles said the club is continuing to grow and the talent is getting better all the time. “I see more and more Smithers riders getting trophies and first places even out of town racing,” Miles said. “These races show
people we’re here and how much fun it is. That anybody can come do this and to get more and more people out here. “We’ve had more spectators watching. I’ve had people, even from out of town come up to me and say this has opened up a new recreation activity for everybody.” In Sundays youth race, Smithers’ Charlie Mott placed in fourth. In the Junior MX-3 category Scott Hills landed in third followed by Tyson Stumborg in fourth. In the Vet Junior race, Nick Hills won the silver. In the Super Mini category Gabriel Elmore finished in second and placed first in the Schoolboy race. Ardyn Elmore, Makayla Mellroy, Katelyn Miles and Nadine Kerr placed in the top four respectively.
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(Above) Riders fire off from the starting line during the second annual CMRC Race at the Smithers Motocross Track. (Below) Andrew Kennedy powers over a jump during Sunday heats a the CMRC race. Dan Mesec photos
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Students cycle of hope By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News
The annual Texas 4000 Ride spent a night in Smithers last week during their 70-day journey to Anchorage, Alaska. Since 2004, a group of University of Texas students travel the more than 4000 miles (6,500 km) from Austin, Texas to raise money for cancer research. However, this was not just another ride. Along with dedicating their rides to family and friends who have battled cancer, this year’s Texas 4000 had another unifying reason to ride for a cure. Ruel Bobet. Texas 4000 teams start preparing for the ride more than a year in advance. In 2010, when Bobet was getting ready to ride for his father, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. “He fought hard and last summer at
this time he was doing chemotherapy,” fellow rider Kaitlyn Hunt said. “But it spread too fast and last February he passed away.” It was a huge blow to the group of riders, friends who had developed a tremendous bond with one another. It brought the reality of cancer very close to home, Hunt said, making that bond even stronger. “That has never happened to a Texas 4000 team before,” she said. “It has definitely brought us closer together as a family.” Braving the elements through Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana up to Alberta and B.C., the crew pulled into Smithers on their 48th day of pedalling. ‘With a tag as the world’s longest charity bicycle ride, this is anything but easy. “Texas 4000 is tre-
mendously demanding, both physically and emotionally, but each day these amazing students pedal on,” Executive Director, Jamille Ruebsahm said. “It’s incredibly encouraging for the riders to be supported by the people of Smithers and have the opportunity to share their stories about how they pursue this ride in hopes of living in a cancerfree society.” Throughout the ride students rely on the kindness of strangers to keep them going. For months in advance the ride committee finds dorms, gyms, camp sites and individuals who share their homes so the riders can have a solid place to sleep and prepare for the next day. “We’ve met some incredible people,” Hunt said. See TEXAS on Page A11
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Texas 4000: not your average bike ride TEXAS from p. A10 “Everywhere we go someone’s hospitality allows us to stay somewhere for free. “We survive off donations.” After leaving Burns Lake, the team hunkered down for a night at the United Church in Smithers before heading on to Kitwanga. During the ride the students also visit cancer survivors, patients and their families to discuss cancer prevention and early detection as well as sharing their personal stories with others. “I ride for my grandfather who died in 2007, a couple close friends and my grandmother who was diagnosed in April,” Hunt said. Over the past nine years the Texas 4000 ride has raised more than $3 million for cancer research
because of the neverending support the team receives along the way. Without the donations of selfless strangers, Hunt said, the Texas 4000 couldn’t raise the money they have. It’s a fight everyone is proud to be a part of. “These people who’ve never met us take us in and feed us lots of food,” Hunt said. “They take care of us in any way they can. “On the ride we never go back, we stop there once and are just touched by everyone’s story and their hospitality. “These amazing people, It’s incredible to see.” To follow the Texas 4000 riders on interactive map and to donate, visit www. texas4000.org.
Fair Time Submitted by Cindy Savage BVX Coordinator The BVX provides you with the opportunity to participate in many different ways. Whether you volunteer, show, sell, sponsor or attend as a guest we’ve got something for everyone. This year’s special guests include The Arrogant Worms - Our featured artists the Arrogant Worms provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it! Saturday Only! Sweet Tequila - Country rock band Sweet Tequila will take the stage Friday night and Saturday evening as well as entertain at the Smithers Rodeo Club Dance Saturday night. West Coast Lumberjacks show & Logger Sports Corporate Challenge - Come out and watch as they chop, saw and climb their way to the top! And one of Smithers favourites Rick Scott - Special family entertainment Sunday at our Claude Dohler Stage featuring the lovable Rick Scott and his “electric snowshoe.” Rick will also be performing a grownup set on Saturday night. Logger Sports Corporate Challenge – get your teams ready! We are happy to announce that West Coast Lumberjacks – shown on Canada’s got talent will be our special attraction this year! They have enthusiastically agreed to host a corporate challenge. Teams will consist of 4 members – 2 male & 2 females and compete daily. LIMITED NUMBER OF TEAMS – 50/50 JACKPOT PRIZE Contact the office for more details. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals who would love to join our volunteer team. From gardening and painting to show managers and division heads we have many opportunities for you to join our team. Share your passion, learn new skills, meet new friends! Contact our office at 250.847.3816 or email bvxvol@telus.net Our First Aid team requires OFA Level 3 qualified people to volunteer for us. Please contact Julia at strainstorm@yahoo.ca if you can volunteer. This is great experience for your resume Summer office hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5 pm Saturday Mornings at the Farmers Market where we will accept entries - payment by cheques only For more information check out our website at www.bvfair.ca OOOps! our prize book Livestock entry form headings are missing. Please go on line at www.bvfair.ca for the correct form. Advertising space donated by The Interior News
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Decked out in pink, golfing for a cure By Dan Mesec
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Ladies in pink teed off last week to raise money for breast cancer during the annual Golf Fore a Cure event at the Smithers Golf and Country Club. Decked out in 14 shades of pink, women from across the Bulkley Valley took to the greens to help bring an end to breast cancer. With more than 100 participants Golf Fore a Cure is one of the most important events of the year. This year’s event raised more than $7,100 for breast cancer research. With hundreds of sponsors it’s easy to see what events like this mean to Smithers. The ladies took part in numerous fundraising activities to raise not only money, but awareness about one of the biggest threats to women. Event chair, Cheryl Starr, said breast cancer is a concern for all women and although it’s a golfing
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event women who’ve never golfed before come out every year to golf for a cure. “Everyone knows they’re not going to get nine holes in but it’s for the cause.” Over the years fundraising during the Golf Fore a Cure event has raised more than $30,000 locally for breast cancer research.
154 athletes and 34 coaches from the North West (Zone 7) competed at the 2012 BC Summer Games. Take part in Smithers Exploration Group’s
GEO CRAWL Find out how minerals are used in our daily lives. Complete the tour and enter to win a Garmin eTrex 20 GPS! Pick up brochures at the BV Museum or Smithers Chamber of Commerce. Bring a pen and a GPS (or use map provided). Draw for a Garmin E-Trex 20 will take place Sept. 4th, 2012.
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Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos and results at www.bcgames.org
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The newly formed Northwest Wolves, girls rugby team competed at the BC Summer Games last week for the first time and their hard work and dedication paid off. “What a remarkable tournament,” manager, Cobus Jonker said. “I’ve played and coached hundreds of games, but this is one to remember.” The Wolves, comprised of players from Houston and Smithers were gathered to represented the north as the first all-girls northwest zone team. Sporting their new colours the girls gathered together one more time last week to relax and loosen up before heading to White Rock for the provincial tournament. “It was neat trying to build a new team and get along because we’re enemies most of the time, but we’re having fun,” captain,
Melissa Dawson said. In White Rock the girls proved they can play with the best. Despite having limited time to practice, unlike Lower Mainland teams, the Wolves put up a good fight and played their hearts out. On the first day of the tournament the girls lost the majority of their games, the rain was heavy and the fields wet, something the Wolves are not use too. The second day however, the Wolves began to see some progress, clinching a win and a draw, losing a final match by a tight margin, still their spirits were high going to the third day of competition. Right out of the gate the Wolves put up two victories, putting them within reach of a bronze medal match, beating out Vancouver-Squamish 17 – 5. However, after playing hard back to back the Wolves just
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didn’t have enough gas to overcome Vancouver Island. “It was great to put the girls in an environment where they had to work as a team,” head coach, Ben Harris said. “Each game they improved, I’m really proud of their performance and attitude down at the games.” During the tournament the Wolves put up some impressive stats. Jamie Beck, a veteran rugby player scored nine trys, including a hat-trick. Delainy Larocque
scored six trys, putting up two hat-tricks and Ashley Cocklin scored one with Katherine Gattiker launching a conversion through the up rights. “They played with heart, which made all their training worth it,” assistant coach Kala Hooker said. “The games were exciting to watch and we should all be proud of what they accomplished.” With momentum like this the team is far from finished. With sights already set on next years competition
the girls are optimistic about their future and hope to be back on the pitch next season, ready to take the podium. “We took our losses gracefully and came back to prove our team was strong with a fourth-place finish,” Dawson said. “We came together from rival teams and made a big impact on the tournament. It really was a great experience for all athletes, if you have the opportunity to participate in the BC Games, take it!”
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MUSICAL MAGIC Performers of all stripes kept the crowd well entertained during the Kispiox Music festival, including local musicians Granville Johnson, left, The Racket, top right and Vancouver band The Harpoonist and Axe Murderer, bottom right. For more photos see page B6 Percy N. Hébert photos.
Schools warm up with solar walls By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News
Like rolling up your car windows on a sunny day, Ed Hildebrandt says new solar walls on two Smithers schools will add heat without extra power use. Painted black and perforated with air-intake holes, the two solar walls installed this summer will cut heating bills at Smithers Secondary and
Walnut Park Elementary, says Hildebrandt, operations supervisor for the Bulkley Valley School District. Each of the $50,000 solar walls is installed so that it sticks out over 90 square metres of existing wall, Hildebrandt said. As the air between the walls gets heated by the sun, it rises into the school’s heating system, bringing a small but steady reduction in boiler use.
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While most staff and students are away on vacation, SecretaryTreasurer Steven Richards said the school district has several other building upgrades on the go. The Learner Support Centre by Muheim Elementary and Lake Kathlyn Elementary will get $25,000 and $12,000 in new roofing—part of a regular ten-year cycle of roof replacements that avoids the high cost of
doing several big jobs at once. Richard said the district typically spends between $150,000 and $250,000 on roofing every year—about a third of the district’s entire $650,000 facilities budget. “It’s an expensive business,” he said. Old flooring at school district buildings is replaced in the same way, and about $39,000 of new flooring is going
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into Telkwa, Muheim and other elementary schools this summer. It’s a job that requires workers to take extra care. Some of the older square-foot floor tiles contain asbestos that was used to fireproof their undersides, Richards said. So long as they aren’t disturbed, they pose no health hazards to people in the school, he said, but people working on them do need to wear
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For Extra Foods it’s a matter of community, for Chelsea Hannah Spencer it’s a matter of freedom. “It’s pretty good,” Chelsea said of the van made wheelchair accessible thanks to Extra Foods in Smithers. “It makes me more independent.” That independence, the ability to scoot her wheelchair up a ramp and into the vehicle is thanks to a $20,000 donation from the President’s Choice Children’s Charity, which covered the cost of making the van wheelchair accessible. Chelsea, 8, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which means she has extremely fragile bones that are susceptible to breaking in the absence of extreme caution. The condition means Chelsea can’t walk and to avoid the risk of falling
and breaking a bone, she spends a lot of time in a motorized wheelchair. Up until recently, she had to be lifted out of the wheelchair and into a vehicle to go to school or anywhere else. “Every time we pick her up we have to be careful,” Spencer said. Today, thanks to Extra Foods and the PCCC, Chelsea can just motor her wheelchair straight into a wheelchair accessible van. The van has opened doors for Chelsea, as the family can now shop together and of course there are camping trips, birthday parties and spending time on the playground with friends. “It gives her a chance to be more independent,” Spencer said. “It’s great as a father to see her do stuff other kids do. “Since we’ve had the van, she’s become a lot happier.” The Presidents Choice Children’s Charity raises funds
Chelsea Hannah Spencer, center, poses proudly in front of her new wheelchair-accessible van with her father Shawn, left and Severino Servas manager at Extra Foods and Bridget James, assistant manager. Percy N. Hébert photo
through icon sales, whereby customers donate $2 at the till in the name of someone they know, and the name goes on a paper badge that is put up on a wall, Bridget James, assistant manager with Extra Foods explained. This year, the Smithers store in was second across western Canada in icon sales,
raising more than $8,000. All of the money raised throughout the Loblaw’s chain, including Superstore and Jysk, is put into one big fund.
“It’s so awesome, I was so glad,” James said of her reaction when she heard Chelsea’s application got the nod from the PCC charity. “People often think
the money we raise doesn’t come back to the community. “But it does, this is the second wheelchairaccessible van the PC Charity has given to this community.”
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Rogue hair and duct tape test friendships
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ohn Lennon summed it up just fine. “I get by with a little help from my friends.” How true is that? I have friends who’ve gone well beyond the call of duty as far as friendship is concerned. Before you think I might be getting mushy in my old age I have just a minor complaint about this friendship business. The other day as I looked in the mirror I was dismayed to see a major long black hair growing out of my cheek. I don’t mean a little whisker. This was a three inch black nasty thing. Now tell me why one of my friends didn’t tell me I was sporting the hair? It wasn’t a new addition. It must have taken some time to get the great length. When old Al was still here he would have mentioned the offending hair. He would tell me that I had some spitup on my shirt. I would do the same for him. His fly might be
SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory at half mast, coat buttoned up funny. A rogue hair sneaking out of ear. After all, fair is fair. I’ve been caught with odd socks on. Someone could have mentioned the hunk of duct tap hanging from the back of my pants. I don’t suppose mentioning the mess attached to the bottom of my shoe is any of your business. Come on, be a good friend and tell me what is amiss in my world. Will you hurt my feelings? I don’t think so. Sure I will be embarrassed when you see a green thing clinging to my teeth. You could just stare
at the spot with the problem. In time I might realize that something is lurking about my nostril. What is a friend to do? After I go on and on about that one black hair I started to wonder if I would tell you. yo Some friend I am. Let me share a few quotes qu about friends. “A real friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out” “A friend is someone who is there for you when he/ she would rather be anywhere else.” “The best antiques are old friends” “ A true friend is someone you can trust with all your secrets.” Kind of silly when you think about it. I have so many good friends who have helped me with a variety of things. Do the duties of friendship call for hair spotting? Is it necessary to tell me that my pants are split? Beats me!! Friend or foe you could give me a call to 250-846-5095 or just e-mail to mallory@ bulkley.net.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Chamber of Commerce Building HVAC Contract #2012-24 Request for Quotation (RFQ) bid forms for the “Chamber of Commerce Building– HVAC Contract #2012-24” will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 10th, 2012. The general scope of work for this contract is to replace the furnace and hot water tank in the Chamber of Commerce/Tourist Information Centre at 1411 Court Street. RFQ forms and more detailed Scope of Work documents are available upon request through the Town Of¿ce at no charge but with the requirement to register. All RFQ forms must be submitted on the provided form in a sealed envelope marked “Chamber of Commerce—HVAC Contract #2012-24”, care of Mark Allen, Director of Development Services. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all completed RFQ forms, or to accept the completed RFQ form deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any completed RFQ form may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Roye Lovgren Building Inspector Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601 E: rlovgren@smithers.ca
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overheard a discussion on genderless language. I only caught the tail end but it gave me pause. When someone says “he said” or “she did” it adds weight or essence to what was said or done, mainly because the words he or she identified the person speaking. I tried to think of the same sentence with a genderless word from examples: zie, zir, zirs, zirself. It just doesn’t have the same meaning. I don’t think this will go far. Have you completed the Library survey? The survey can be done online at them library’s website or you can pick up a copy at the library front desk. I took a few hours to hand out surveys
VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron and met a lady from Mississippi. She had that southern accent, said they have a place in Granisle, and have come here every year to stay for a bit. In the Safeway parking lot I saw a dog that looked like a pug, but not exactly. Of course I had to stop for a closer look. I met the family from Prince George, who were on their way
to Terrace for a bike race. I was kind of right, the dog was a pug crossed with a Boston bull terrier. A dapple dark brown/gold, good looking dog. In the same parking lot I met a couple heading home to West W Virginia. They T had been to Alaska, Ala said that it rained rain every day there and back. Whenever W they spoke to someone
along the way they were told the weather had been lovely until that day. So they were happy to meet with a bit of sunshine in Smithers. At the BV Wholesale parking lot met a couple from Quebec. He said, “I have a little bit of English.” So I told him that was OK as I had only a little bit of French. He said they bought their van in Quebec and drove
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Carol Huynh is a hometown hero in the Hazeltons and she is once again the talk of the town as she gets ready to start her Olympic journey. During the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Huynh was at the front of the pack, leading her fellow Canadian athletes into the arena, all smiles and bringing tears to many Hazelton residents such as long-time Hazelton Mayor, Alice Maitland. “I got all teary and choked up watching her walk in with the athletes in London,” Maitland said. “We’re all excited and wish the very best for her and we’ll be cheering her on.” After winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Huynh’s journey has been long and diverse. It took time to adjust to her sudden ascent to fame she told students at Hazelton Secondary school when she was last in town, but also said she’s learned to deal with the pressure and is ready to take on her next challenge. “I think in the last couple years I’ve dealt with the pressure, not that it’s all gone but I’m dealing with it better,” Huynh recently told CBC. “I’m just enjoying the sport again. “I love it and I’ve gotten back to the reasons I joined the sport in the first place and that is to have fun.” See HUYNH on p. B2
Hundreds of people turned out on Friday to the Annual Moricetown Canyon opening where they were treated to barbecue salmon, bannock, salads, refreshments and more as the Wet’suwet’en welcomed the return of the salmon as well as shared their recent archeological findings and their support against Enbridge. Shannon Hurst photo
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Planning Session ll the Hereditary Chiefs are meeting in ongoing planning sessions. In every political organization, they realize, there is an opposition. They also know failures do happen and the greatest learning comes from those failures. The Chiefs examine: • Conflict resolution • Communication • Improved structure and • Inside the Gitxsan Dan George of Four Directions Management Services facilitated the latest day-long session. The Hereditary Chiefs broke into four groups and came back with a variety of responses to the four items above. We need to remember that in 1970’s, before the Delgaamuukw-Gisday’wa decision, we were nobody, and the Crown
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Now we “are” recognized, and judges made a directive to “reconcile” conflicts with the Crown. We refer to Treaty talks as “reconciliation.” This amounts to a mandate from the highest court of the land, requiring conflicting parties to restore harmony. The other mandate comes from Mary Johnson’s 1977 Gitxsan Carrier Declaration, which was more direct in wanting talks to begin. Here we are in conflict with our own, and we are trying to resolve it in a good way. We need to get past the court and with what is seen as corruption, then await the audit we volunteered for. In any case, we wish the best for all Gitxsan in the coming days and hope to see positive developments. I welcome your comments on this or any other article.
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Huynh wrestles for second Olympic gold HUYNH from B1 Now, Huynh is focused on the task at hand, she told reporters last week. “My coaches and I are focusing on breaking down my opponents, she said. “I’m also getting stronger in the gym and spending lots of time practicing on the matt.” Since 2008, the now 31-year-old athlete, earned many other successes on the wrestling matt, including gold medals at the most recent Commonwealth and Pan American Games.
However, Huynh admits she has also struggled dealing with injuries, most recently a knee injury that kept her out of some key competitions leading up to this year’s Olympic Games. Yet despite the recent setbacks, her coach for the past five years, Leigh Vierling, said everything that has happened has made Huynh stronger. Next Wednesday, August 8, Huynh’s Olympic battle begins at 5:30 a.m. PT and the Hazeltons are standing
behind her. The owners of the BC Cafe in Old Hazelton are opening their doors at 5 a.m. so the community can watch Huynh’s matches on their big screen television. “We’re really excited about this,” owner Tera Brooks said. “My goal is to have as many people as I can here cheering her on. “The Village of Hazelton is helping out and we hope to be able to broadcast her match outside as well so people can listen to the
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Foxy Creek, Hanna Lake Trail and the Equity Mine Road. If you are using this area we encourage you to do so safely. The logging and hauling activities in this area are estimated to take place until the end of January 2013. If you have any comments please call Jill Macaulay at 250-845-5281 or Andrew Leffers at 250-845-5239. Crossroads Cultural Resource Management employee Jocelyn Franks, left, explains some of the unique artifacts found during their recent archeological dig in Moricetown at the Annual Canyon Opening to Smithers residents, Henry and Sophie Fehr and their granddaughter, Sarah Blackburn. Shannon Hurst photo
Community welcomes salmon home By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News
Moricetown’s canyon is officially open for the salmon after the Wet’suwet’en held their annual traditional opening ceremonies last Friday with hundreds of local residents and travellers. This year’s festivities were extra special though according to organizers such as Walter Joseph after recently wrapping up the archeological findings from an eight-year long project. “Finding the artifacts was really great, some of them were quite
interesting,” he said. “It was positive from start to finish and there is more interest now so it really turned out well and a lot of people took a strong interest in the project and the community.” For Crossroads Cultural Resource Management owner and archeologist, Rick Budhwa, the canyon celebrations were an excellent way to wrap up another successful project. “The interest was really encouraging and it felt like we were a community out there instead of different components, he said. “There were several sensitive issues with the project and it felt
very positive from start to finish.” After the food was served and speeches were given people made their way up to the Moricetown Interpretive Centre to see some of the artifacts on display. While they were able to decipher most of the pieces, there were a few that had the archeological team stumped and Budhwa took the opportunity to call on the community to help solve the puzzle. “This is perfect example of science not knowing much and needing to use traditional knowledge to help solve the mystery,” he explained.
WILP SI’SATXW COMMUNITY HEALING CENTRE Annual General Meeting Elections Date: August 7, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m.
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“We had some people fill out suggestions in our book, I thought that was really cool to engage the community to help us find out more about the artifacts.” Some of the recent findings will continue to be on display at the Interpretive centre and museum and Budhwa is also hoping to share some of the artifacts with other local venues such as the college and surrounding museums. For more information visit the Crossroads website at www.crossroadscrm. com.
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Jessie Gordon passed away peacefully at LeisureWorldStreetsville (Mississauga, Ontario) on Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was 93. Jessie Rankin (White) Gordon was born November 19, 1918 in Mount Forest, Ontario and was the youngest of six children. She married Leonard William Frank Gordon, March 3, 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario. They had two girls, Janet Catherine and Isabel Ruth. Leonard passed in Ottawa at the age of 37, August 21, 1954. She then moved back to Mount Forest, Ontario and resided there until 1968, at which time she took a bookkeeping position with the Wrinch Memorial Hospital under the United Church of Canada, in Hazelton, B.C. On her retirement she moved back to Ontario residing in Brantford, Paris, and finally Mississauga, Ontario. She is survived by her daughters Janet Gordon, Isabel McDivitt, nephew Bill White, granddaughter April McDivitt, great grandchildren Brandon McDivitt, Raegan McDivitt and Logan Smoley, and several cousins. The Family would like to thank Leisure World staff for the care they have provided over the last four years to our family. A funeral service was held at Streetsville United Church on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Heaven is a beautiful place. A “clear as crystal” river will flow from God’s throne (Revelation 22:1), and God Himself will give heaven its light (Revelation 22:5)
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TRUCK DRIVING POSITION Michael Lester Pringle Sept. 19, 1954 to July 2, 2012
Michael passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hazelton, B.C. Michael’s love of the outdoors went well with his job in the forestry sector. His knowledge of northern plant life was impressive. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, with whom he shared his passion for music. Michael will be dearly missed by his sisters Kathy, Sharon, Maureen and Diane, brothers Pat, Dennis, Tim, David and Jerry and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Glenwood Hall Aug. 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. A special smile, a special face In our hearts a special place Memories are a gift to treasure Ours of you will last forever.
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Pregnancy Outreach Program Coordinator The Northern Society for Domestic Peace is seeking a Program Coordinator for our Pregnancy Outreach Program to cover a one year maternity leave. This is a part time 20 hour per week position. Expectations: • Coordinate/participate in operations of the Pregnancy Outreach Program. • Responsible to and for supporting staff team, resource nurse and resource nutritionist • Ensure charts and records are maintained, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting is submitted in a timely manner. • Facilitate staff team meetings, attend agency meetings, and participate in relevant community meetings • Arrange/support the delivery of pre natal program • Arrange/facilitate drop- in-group information and discussion sessions, • Maintain information resource (library) at centre, and coordinate accountable access and use of program resources including but not limited to dispensing food vouchers, vitamins/mineral supplements, video, book, breast pumps. • Develop relationships and respond to other community service providers to enhance the programs ability to respond to participants needs. • Provide and ensure referrals to other community service and health agencies are made, where appropriate facilitate assistance to program participants to access and gain confidence in accessing other services, • Responsible for daily office duties, including charting, photocopying, responding to e-mails, mail telephone calls, greeting participants and public and general clean up. • Participate in proposal seeking and/or fundraising activity to benefit the program. Requirements: • Combination of education and Experience in related health/social service field + program management, human resource, & community development experience will be given preference, • Good working knowledge of community health and service providers, • Good understanding of program planning, report writing and program evaluation, • Excellent communication skills, • Works from a positive, client centred position, and strives to empower a working team, Wage and health care benefit plan. Position available August 15th, 2012 Please send resume to: NSDP 3772 First Ave Smithers BC V0J 2N0 info@domesticpeace.ca Closing Date: August 10, 2012
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Kispiox Music Festival
Clockwise from above, one of the weekend favourites, the Harpoonist and the Axe Murder, put on a workshop Saturday afternoon to the delight of many festival goers; Jamie Norton, kept a dancing beat to keep the crowd bouncing on Saturday afternoon; as the dance floor and hillside were packed all weekend with more than 2000 people attending; Jared Lytle, left, Jonah Robichaud and Cassie Lee made their latest creations at the beading station in the kids zone; Omana entertained with her skilled belly dancing; Ronald Blackwater Jr. helped his family open the festival with some dancing; and Bocephus King lit up the stage Friday night. Percy N. HĂŠbert and Shannon Hurst photos
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Help Wanted ALPINE TOYOTA Attention Toyota Product Advisors
Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C., the major business and recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer ongoing training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals. For the right applicant, relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered. If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenay’s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in conďŹ dence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at (250)4894010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for, we will contact successful applicants for an interview. AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd year apprentice $28$30/hr, journeyperson $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (ofďŹ ce) 780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. The City of Yellowknife is seeking an individual to assume the position of Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. For more information on this position, including the required qualiďŹ cations, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5659. Submit resumes in conďŹ dence no later than August 10,2012, quoting competition #902-105M to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca.
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This position requires part time work, (32 hours per week) and a Àexible schedule, including early morning, late night and weekend shifts. The Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Facility Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and operating a variety of mechanical systems and equipment such as pumps, valves, chemical controllers, heating units, boilers, ¿lters, chemical tanks, pipes, meters and motors as well as performing janitorial and custodial tasks, ensuring the pool and recreation centre facilities are maintained at an established level of cleanliness, sanitation and repair. This position must complete a Criminal Record Check, the results must be satisfactory to the Bulkley Valley Aquatic Center Management Team. This position requires the ability to work in a safe and harmonious manner with all staff and patrons of the facility. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm August 8th, 2012. Please mark your resumes con¿dential to Michial Seginowich, Facility Manager or email to mseginowich@bvpool.com, no later than 4:30 pm August 8th, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Accounting / Administration Position Requirements Perform full cycle accounting using established procedures including General Ledger, AlP, AIR and others as required. Keep Âżnancial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using Simply Accounting.
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Job Posting: Full Time Relief Shift Supervisor This position requires full work, (35-40 hours per week) and a Àexible schedule, including early morning, late night and weekend shifts. The Full Time Relief Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Facility Programmer. You will be responsible for short-term program and operations supervision, working to enable the safety and enjoyment of those engaged in activities at the facility, assisting in the development, direction and monitoring of the facility’s lifeguards and instructors, assisting in the development and delivery of recreation services and programs, and performing lifeguarding, instructional, reception and janitorial tasks related to the operation of the facility. This position includes both Shift Supervising shifts and Lifeguard/ Instructor shifts, and has separate wages for the two different roles. This position must complete a Criminal Record Check, the results must be satisfactory to the Bulkley Valley Aquatic Center Management Team. This position requires the ability to work in a safe and harmonious manner with all staff and patrons of the facility. Appications must be received no later than 4:30 pm August 15th, 2012. Please mark your resumes con¿dential to Michial Seginowich, Facility Manager or email to mseginowich@bvpool.com, no later than 4:30 pm August 15h, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer (CAO) Full-time TCC-Executive All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) Employees To Commensurate with Education and Experience
Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the ďŹ nancial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efďŹ cient delivery of public services approved by the Council. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and ďŹ nance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., ďŹ nance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular ďŹ nancial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee beneďŹ t program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC ofďŹ ce. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is August 3, 2012
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Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens. August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake. Follow signs thru Burns Lake Hwy 35 south to Francios Lake ferry. Once on Southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. Properties: 6328 Hamre Road, (Part E1/2, DL 2394) located in beautiful Danskin, BC. 169.38 acres comes with a beautiful home, hay ďŹ elds, spectacular view, landscaped yard, garden, fenced yard & property. First oor area 2376 sq. ft., ground level w/ basement entrance 1496 sq. ft. 6 bdrms, 3 baths, ofďŹ ce, ďŹ replace, kitchen, living areas. Basement has separate ensuite kitchen & living area. 2 car & 1 car attached garages. Paved parking lot, electric & oil heat, cold storage, meat locker/cooler, central vacuum. Tack, garden, sheep shed, fuel tank. 3 water system options, deep well, natural spring & community water system is available w/ hookup. Heavy equipment shop w/ drive thru bay & fuel tanks & stands. This is a turn key property. Whitney Road, (Lot 3, Plan 10574, DL 716 & Lot 8, Plan 10674, DL 716) “Choice of 2 Housesâ€?. One is a beautifully crafted post & beam 2 level w/ loft home. The 2nd 3 level log home, also beautifully crafted. These homes are at Lock up stage. Metal rooďŹ ng, fully insulated basements w/ ground access, decks, stairs, & drilled wells on both properties. Log home is 41x33 on 5 acres & a 2 side wrap deck w/ 2 additional decks above. Post & beam home is 35x27 w/ 2 sided 9 ft wrap deck and sits on 5.87 acres. Easy access to power and close to services & 5 min from the ferry. Uncha Mountain Road, (Block B, DL 1700), 151.7 acres. 1230 sq.ft. log home, heated by wood. Garage w/ concrete oor and numerous outbuildings. It also comes with an additional log cabin and gravity fed spring. 256 Murray Road, (Lot D, Plan 8466, DL 716), this property is vacant land on 5.65 acres very close to Francois Lake, ferry landing & services. CABINS: 8x12 Post & beam trappers cabin & 16x24 ft. Post & Beam cabin with 6 ft deck. Great opportunity to add one of these cabins to one of the above properties or spot of your choice. Goodwin Road, Decker Lake BC, (Lot B, Plan PRP14697, DL 2545), this lot is 6.992 acres. This property is right on Hwy 16 between Burns Lake & Decker Lake and could be zoned commercial. Location & convenience to Burns Lake would be a great asset for any business. This could be suitable for commercial truck stop or other commercial purposes. This property has numerous potential for any buyer. Come out and take a Look! This is an excellent property/land sale. Free ferry! Come early, ferry may be shuttling due to the auction trafďŹ c. Motel, Campsites, Resorts & Services (fuel, restaurants & stores) on the Southside for your convenience. If you wish to come the night before feel free to contact Moosehorn Lodge @ 250-694-3730 or Takysie Lake Resort & Motel @ 250-694-3403. Looking forward to seeing you at the Auction! Condition of sale terms: Cash & check with IdentiďŹ cation, sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site. Any question please contact:
Mike Steinebach (250) 694-3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Auction continued in second Ad
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Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake. Hwy. 35 south to Francios Lake ferry. Once on Southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. SAWMILLS & EQUIPMENT: #2 Coutts semi portable sawmill w/ Coutts edger with cluster & saws, has 6 110 power unit w/ steel conveyors, D&L double cut 60 HP diesel sawmill w/ mounted planer, radial arm knotcher for post & beam cabins, 2 saw SCRAG mill. Moveable saws 3-9â€?, 22 ft. trimmer has 60’ out feed deck, sawmill saw sharpener, asst. of timber cants, 25 bundles of ties (25/bundle). VEHICLES & TRAILERS: 2004 F350 diesel short box, aluminum truck box, high-rise truck canopy, tidy tank w/ electric pump, brand new 2005 Dodge dualy 8’ truck box, 16 ft atdeck trailer. TOOLS/EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: R. McDougal Co metal lathe, 100 ton hydraulic press, Miller 225 AC/DC welder, Miller S-32P 12 wire feed welder, powermax 600 plasma cutter, Goodwill drill press, 7x12â€? metal band saw, Dewalt 770 10â€? radial arm saw, engine hoist, 5 ton oor jack, engine stand, Honda pump, Dewalt air compressors, 2 shop battery chargers, Makita cut off saw, acetylene cutting torch & carts, Honda & Yamaha water pumps, 100 lb Anvil, steal work benches w/ 2 vices, steel work bench on wheels, rolling tool chest, Proto tool box w/ tools, welding supplies, open end wrenches, 1/2, 3/4 & 1â€? electric impact wrenches, 3/4â€? socket set, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, hydraulic jacks, tool boxes, chain pliers, asst. Impact sockets, chains & binders, new parts washer, imperial Eastwood hydraulic press, 3 light plants (Honda 5000, Suzuki 4000), electric motors, asst. hydraulic hoses, ďŹ reďŹ ghting tools, lg supply of new steel, Magnum steam cleaner, planer, GM 453 power diesel power unit, scaffolding, Makita skillsaws, lg 16â€? Makita skillsaw, 2 Makita routers (1 plunge router), wood clamps, 2 sets King air nailers (brad & framing), Makita & Dewalt orbital sander, Makita planer & 6â€? jointer, portable tool boxes w/ tools, fertilizer spreader, PL premium insulation. HOUSEHOLD & TACK: Lg stainless steel bbq, yard swing, electric range, pine glass front cabinet, desk, 2 door wardrobe, 2 loveseats, lg pine dresser w/ mirror & night stand, entertainment center, set of 6 metal chairs, set of 2 metal chairs, 6 maple chairs, rocking chair, selection of good saddles & tack. ANTIQUES: Some coins & stamps, crosscut saws, milk cans w/ lids, seeders, Underwood & Oliver typewriter, brass tub wringer washer, washboard, broad axe, churns, coal oil lamps, silver tea pot, block planes, food press & beaters, Berkel scale, GW Todd & Co protectograph, extension table w/leaves, 1950s waterfall 3 drawer dresser, oak 2 door sideboard, upholstered seti, drop leaf table, 4 maple upholstered captains chairs, 4 oak chairs, hall stand, Morrison recliner, high back captains chair, set of 4, mahogany corner china cabinet, birch pedasil dining room table w/leaves, Singer sewing machine, burl walnut coffee & end table, table, wing chair, newly re-upholstered occasional chair, french provincial 8 drawer dresser, drop front desk w/ pigeon holes & glass front bookcase, modern danish 6 drawer dresser, china cabinet, large dining room table, 3 drawer dresser, 5 drawer pine dresser, steamer trunk, cedar lined hope chest, 6 maple chairs. Condition of sale Terms: Cash & cheque with I.D., sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition. Not responsible for accidents.
Mike Steinebach (250) 694-3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & website www.mikesauction.net
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2 ADJOINING Municipal lots in Granisle on Byron Circle. $12,000 each. 250-846-9127.
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235 Acres for sale, only 10 minutes from Vanderhoof. Comes with 560sqft new cottage. Great building site at 10 acre pond, fenced, 45 acres cleared. REDUCED! (250)5673193 ACREAGES at the end of Jackpine Rd, Telkwa, B.C. Nice view and exc. water supply. Power to property line. For info. please call 250-846-5354 or fax 250-846-5394
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Located in the sunny warm southern interior of BC. Profitable, established Welding Shop & Power Equipment Dealeship. Turnkey Operation. Asking $529,000. Call 1 (250)453-2242 or email: J.D.B061956@live.ca
For Sale By Owner 2000 MOBILE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., 27x50 dble wide. Must be moved. (250)847-3494 3 BDRM house on 5 acres, close to town, lg heated shop. (250)847-4936.
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1 BDRM, small, close to downtown, $550/mth + util. Ref’s. Laundry avail. Call 250877-8507, Text 250-877-3827.
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3 BDRM house, N/S, $1100 + Util. (250)847-4510 4 BDRM HOUSE on Telkwa High Rd. for rent. $1500/mth. Call 250-846-5855. 5 BDRM house with 5 acres in Telkwa on Jackpine Rd, 20x24 wired shop, fenced for horses, backyard opens to ATV, dirt bike, & skidoo trails. Asking $1300/mth. 250-846-9823. NEW 3 bdrm house on Watson’s Landing. $1400/mth + util., N/P, N/S. Available immediately. (250)877-2548.
Office/Retail PRIME RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease. #1 - 3767 2nd Ave. in downtown Smithers. Extensive adjacent parking areas. 2190 sq.ft. Avail. immed. $12/sq.ft. triple net for one year lease. $11/sq.ft. for three year lease. For limited time, offering $2000 credit for signing lease. For more info call 250-847-0831.
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FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $330 week /single, utilities included. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961 Glacier View RV Park & on Facebook
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Country living within walking distance of town, golf course and high school. Immaculate, well maintained home on 5 ½ acres. 4/5 bedrooms. Upstairs covered deck and ground level deck. Fenced for horses. $369,000 Phone: 250 847 8775
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Heritage home with many upgrades, detached garage and very private yard. Contact Sandra today for a viewing!
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2004 Trillium Travel Trailer
6,000
$
Sleeps 4, awning, fan, porta-potti, lots of storage. Easy to pull by smaller vehicles, electric brakes. Excellent condition.
847-3070
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Re: The estate of Andrew Turnbull, deceased, formerly of 3517 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Andrew Turnbull are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o Giddings & Co., PO Box 2016, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 on or before August 21, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
“Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1638 by rezoning the subject property from H1 (Small Holdings) to H1A (Small Holdings Additional Dwelling) to legalize the second dwelling on the property. The subject property is located at 2871 Laidlaw Frontage Rd, 1.5 kilometres southeast of the Town of Smithers. The subject property is legally described as “Lot A, Plan 10073, Section 17, Township 4, Range 5 Coast District” and is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below.
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INVITATION TO TENDER Anderson Road Reconstruction Contract # 2012-18 Tenders for the “Anderson Road Reconstruction - Contract #2012-18” will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9th, 2012. The general scope of work for this contract is to reconstruct a 65-metre portion of Anderson Road located between Highway 16 & Ottawa Street. Works include the following: • Existing asphalt paving shall be removed and disposed of, • Existing base & sub-base shall be removed and disposed of, • Geo-textile fabric shall be supplied and installed, • New base & sub-base materials shall be supplied, installed and compacted, • New crush-gravel surface shall be supplied, installed and compacted, • Drainage ditches shall be cleaned on both sides of Anderson Road where speci¿ed, Tender documents are available at the Town Of¿ce for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on the Town’s website or BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on August 7th, 2012. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – Anderson Road Reconstruction - Contract #2012-18”. Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope. Tenders shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certi¿ed Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Of¿ce. All Tenders will be examined as to their suf¿ciency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s Purchasing Policy shall apply. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Kirk Normand, AScT. Senior Engineering Technologist Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 H e l p
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday August 13, 2012 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than August 13, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1638 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area A as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from August 1 through August 13, 2012 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the first of two publications.
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Phone scam targets Hazeltons The New Hazelton RCMP responded to 79 calls during the week of July 19th to the 25th. On July 19th, Police received a complaint of fraud. Upon investigation, the victim told the RCMP that a caller offered a computer program to make the victim’s computer run
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Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley. View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net NEW LISTING
$229,000
NEW PRICE
$247,000
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$374,500
$176,000
$254,500
$1,200,000
1080 Elsworth Rd, Kitwanga
1915 Main Street
Old Babine Lake Road
5200 Aspen Road
1410 Cottonwood St, Telkwa
8889 Owens Road
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14 acres, good view, private 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, full basement Recent upgrades, immaculate! www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n220524
Sunny hill section by Ranger Park 3 bedrooms, ensuite in master bdrm Full basement, with suite potential www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$418,500
mls n220293
+/- 84 acre parcel 18 Km East of Smithers Great mountain views Seasonal creek
Sandra Hinchliffe
$269,000
mls n209406
3 bedroom quality rancher, 5 acre Year round creek, fenced for horses 24x28 shop, 32x32 pole barn Near town, mtn view, greenhouse
Donna Grudgfield
$349,500
mls n216657
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms New roof, vinyl windows, furnace Attached garage, corner lot Home based business (hair salon)
Donna Grudgfield
$249,500
mls n216853
180 acres, ponds, creeks 7 bedroom home, 4 bathrooms Barn, machine shed, workshop Amazing views, executive home
Donna Grudgfield
$649,000
mls n220365
$599,000
1373 Cronin Place
1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa
1394 Antler Road
3876 Second Avenue
Suskwa Forest Road
3300 Kispiox Road
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4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 levels Triple paved drive, double garage Oak hardwood, tiled bathroom floor Hot tub, mountain view, 2 nat gas fp
Donna Grudgfield
mls n218954
3 bedroom, 2 storey home 2 bathrooms, den on main floor Family and rec room in basement Huge, private deck, detached shop
Jantina Meints
mls n214552
One level, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom 10 acres, partially fenced Solarium, deck, lots of windows Greenhouse, small barn, wood shed
Donna Grudgfield
$329,500
$189,000
mls n218846
Office building or clinic 5 offices, 2 full bathrooms Receptions area, staff lounge 75x125 lot, zoned C-1A
Donna Grudgfield
$179,500
mls n4505250
500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$395,000
mls n216685
317 acres on Kispiox River 3 bedroom, full bsmnt, outbuildings Established fields, mtn views www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$448,000
mls n216975
$279,900
3983 Second Avenue
4314 Jackpine Road
4414 Highway 16, Smithers
1 Aurora Avenue
Lot 26 Starliter Way
4953 Highway 16, Smithers
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Excellent location by college 2 bedroom rancher Many upgrades, high eff furnace Raised garden, shed, fenced
Peter Lund
mls n218639
5 bedroom home on 5 level acres Set up for horses, kids, pets Super well kept, offers style & value www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$379,000
mls n219672
High exposure location Solid 1624 sq ft, full basement 85x125 lot, paved parking Multiple potential uses
Ron & Charlie
$175,000
mls n4504857
2 bedrooms plus den, 10’ ceilings Super energy efficient R-30 walls Fir floors, Lake Kathlyn waterfront Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$539,000
mls n219940
1780 sq ft, 2 bdrm +den, 3 bathroom Quality finish, hardwood floors, tiles Energy efficient, waterfront Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$749,000
mls n220043
Great mortgage helper suite Newer flooring, 5 bedroom 2 fireplaces, super views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$169,000
mls n219000
$288,500
9199 Bluff Road
1657 Highway 16, Telkwa
1580 Morgan Road
2481 Carr Rd, Seymour Lake
4014 Fifth Ave, New Hazelton
11209 Highway 16
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3 bedroom, 5 acres, vaults Spectacular lake and mountain views Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
mls n217027
3 bedroom character home 90x100 lot, private fenced yard New bathroom, lots of upgrades Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
mls n220513
20 acres quality custom built Passive solar design, 3 bedrooms Birch kitchen, vaulted ceilings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$397,000
$279,500
mls n213869
Custom built 4300 sq ft Semi detached office space 5 bathrooms, 1 acre, close to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$359,000
mls n216991
4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home Well kept and upgraded Great view and huge yard 45 min to downtown Smithers
Sandra Hinchliffe
$110,000
mls n220155
Bulkley riverfront 1.2 acres, high bank Modern cabin Exclusive steelhead hole out front
Sandra Hinchliffe
$560,000
mls n219256
$239,500
4141 Whalen Road
27 Starliter Way
3891 Broadway Avenue
Lot 2 Morgan Road
4103 Dohler Road
1318 Pine Street, Telkwa
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5 bedroom, all on one level Beautiful panoramic mountain view Covered front porch, rear sundeck Detached garage/shop, green house
Donna Grudgfield
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n219082
Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787
New home with 10 year warranty 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, rancher Lakefront living, Watson’s Landing Quality throughout, includes HST
Sandra Hinchliffe
Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869
mls n220077
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 10 ft ceilings Original fir floors, doors, trim Well maintained, large lot
Sandra Hinchliffe
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
mls n219083
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
New 10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8 Km from town Perfect for your country retreat
Sandra Hinchliffe
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
mls n214865
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
Modern 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2560 sf home Beautiful 5+acres, riverfront property Pristine setting with mtn view Popular Dohler Flats, near downtown
Charlie McClary
Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050
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Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
4/5 bedroom, 2 bath family home Spacious .6 acre lot, quiet street 2496sf living space, many upgrades Heated and wired attached workshop
Karen Benson
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Jeff Billingsley 877-0838
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. **/†/‥/xOffers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A) and 2012 Silverado Ext (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services/ Ally Financing Services for 84/72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS/2012 Equinox LS and 2012 Silverado 1500. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89 for 84/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. ‥Based on a 48 month lease. Rate of 0% advertised on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer OAC by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Other lease options available. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on select 2012 Silverado Ext (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. ,Š The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ÂĽBased on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, and StabiliTrakÂŽ. ÂĽÂĽ2012 Cruze Eco equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide for the Midsize Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. â—Šâ—ŠBased on retail registrations in the 12 months following launch. ^Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. VBased on latest competitive data available. VVBased on current website competitive information at time of printing.
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