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◆ Opinion poll results P. 2 ◆ Fort singer makes the cut P. 12

◆ Bridge investigation P. 6 ◆ Logic-neutral P. 4

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NEWS BRIEFS ER room update Expanded locum coverage will allow the Fort St. James Emergency Room to be open for nine days during the month of August. The dates the emergency room will be open are as follows: August 9 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 16 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 22 2 p.m. to August 23 5 a.m. August 23 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 25 8 a.m. to August 27 5 a.m. Northern Health has secured additional coverage with a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner will be at the Nak’azdli Health Centre on Friday, August 10, 2012 and at the Fort St. James Medical Clinic August 17th. The Fort St. James Medical Clinic remains open. Please note the following: Hours of operation are MondayFriday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Appointments can be booked by calling 250996-8291. • Only same day appointments will be booked. Prescription refills are available on Wednesday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at: • The Fort St. James Medical Clinic • Lakeside Pharmacy The Stuart Lake Hospital emergency room is the only department affected by these closures. The rest of the hospital will remain open and patients will not be impacted. Lab and X-ray at Stuart Lake Hospital are still operating as normal.

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A juvenile bald eagle sits atop Grad Rock at Cottonwood Park last Friday morning. The eagle was taking a break from eating a dead fish on the beach, with a large number of crows and seagulls trying to help him with it. Ruth Lloyd Photo

Northern Gateway debate continues on Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier District takes a stand In one more case of recent bad news for Enbridge, Fort St. James mayor and council voted unanimously to take a stand against Northern Gateway. The special meeting, held Tuesday, July 31, included the results of the recent public opinion surveys from the community on the proposed pipeline. A number of community members sat waiting for the final decision and after over a half hour of proceeding business, the results were brought forward. After the results were summarized for the room, council seemed very clear in their direction, with little discussion proceeding the final vote on the motion to oppose the project. “We’ve taken a lot of delegations, a lot of presentations, we’ve tried our best to educate ourselves.

“I think we’ve done everything that we can to include the community, we’ve done surveys, opportunities for people to speak one on one with councillors,” said Councillor Riley Willick. “I would personally feel comfortable to take a position on [the project] as a district.” “I concur,” said Councillor Russ Gingrich. Willick then introduced the motion to come out in opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway Project, which Councillor Joan Burdeniuk seconded and subsequently passed unanimously. “Thank-you,” said Mayor Rob MacDougall, which was then answered from the audience by Brenda Gouglas: “No, thank you,” she said and members of the public applauded in the audience. A formal announcement will be made, and so far, the District of Fort St. James is the first municipality along the direct pipeline route to come out in public opposi-

tion to the 1,177 km twin pipeline proposed to carry diluted bitumen between northern Alberta and Kitimat, B.C.. The district will now be submitting a Letter of Comment as a Government Participant in the Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel process to express their opposition. The district may also choose to participate in the final hearings for the joint review panel. Mayor and council had initially been concerned opposition voiced by the community did not represent a broader cross-section of the community. So they provided opportunities for proponents of the project to come forward as well. “It’s just important to get enough feedback,” said Burdeniuk. “I think we’ve done that.” She also said she was glad to see there were some responses from those in favour of the project in their survey,

which gave her confidence there was input from both sides during the survey. Councillor Dave Birdi said he felt while the project had large benefits for Canada as a whole, “the amount of money we would receive is very minimal” while the risks to the local environment are substantial. Enbridge in the news Enbridge has already been dealing with the fallout of yet another oil spill, with 1,200 barrels leaking from the company’s Line 14 pipeline in Wisconsin. The company faced some strong reprisals from U.S regualtors in response to the Wisconsin leak last week. A letter to Enbridge from Jeffrey Wiese, associate administrator for pipeline safety at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), was quoted last week in a Globe and Mail article and used strong

language admonishing Enbridge. “The history of failures on [Enbridge’s] Lakehead Pipeline system, of which the affected pipeline is part, the defects originally discovered during construction, and the 2007 failure indicate that [Enbridge’s] integrity management program may be inadequate,” he said.“The continued operation of the pipeline without corrective measures would be hazardous to life, property and the environment.” The letter was a response to a request from Enbridge to restart the line after the spill in Wisconsin took place. Permission to restart the line was denied, and instead the company was notified they would need to hire an independent agency in order to develop and implement a new safety plan for the Lakehead network, which includes 3,000 km of pipeline, of which Line 14 is part. Continued on Page 3

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NEWS Fort opinion poll rejects pipeline Courier

Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier No Northern Gateway, no thanks. This seems to be the results of a general poll undertaken to get a sense of the community’s opinion on the proposed Northern Gateway Project. The poll, which the district undertook after a request from local citizens at a council meeting in May for mayor and council to take a stand in opposition to

the proposed pipeline. Eighty-eight per cent of the 117 surveyed from the District of Fort St. James did not believe the project will produce any economic benefit for Fort St. James, over 93 per cent said they did not believe they or their business would benefit from the project, and over 90 per cent also believed the project could have negative environmental impacts for both Fort St. James, the region and British

Columbia. Eighty-eight per cent of those surveyed also said the mayor and council should take a stand on the project, with 87 per cent saying their position should be opposed. Those from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (62 polled) produced very similar results, with a slightly lower percentage believing the project will have no positive economic benefit for Fort St. James (79

per cent). While only 19 people responded to the poll who identified themselves as being from other nearby communities, including Nak’azdli, and Yekooche, the entire group said they did not believe the Northern Gateway Project would have any positive economic benefit for Fort St. James or themselves, and one hundred per cent also agreed the project could have a negative environmental impact for

Fort St. James, the region and the province. This group also was unanimous in saying the mayor and council should take a stand in opposition to the project. Community members were polled online and at an open house on July 11 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.. The survey was available for completion between July 2-13 both online and through the district at the open house and the Farmer’s Market on

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Enbridge continues to defend their record after bad press Continued from Page 1 This comes on the heels of the release of a U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) report on the 2010 oil spill in Kalamzaoo, Michiga. The spill took 17 hours for Enbridge to recognize as a line break and shut down the line, resulting in over 800,000 gallons of heavy oil releasing into the area and the Kalamazoo River. Deborah Hersman, NTSB chair remarked the actions of the Enbridge staff as the spill was occurring was reminiscent of the “Keystone Kops.” This comes at a crucial time for Enbridge, in the middle of the indepth Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel, the federal review which will determine whether the proposed twin pipeline to carry oil from northern Alberta to Kitimat, B.C. on the west coast gets federal approval. Let the review finish “It’s our hope that municipalities wait and allow the Joint

Review Panel (JRP) process to unfold,” said Todd Nogier, spokesperson for Enbridge. He said the company will continue to work with the ongoing JRP which will provide an avenue in which “all the issues and concerns and so forth can continue to be aired and questioned and our plan can be put to the test among the various intervenors.” The final hearings, which begin this fall, will be the opportunity for Enbridge to bring forward their plan and is when intervenors have a chance to question them. “It’s a long and thorough process and we would expect that a lot of concerns that people have in British Columbia will get aired and (they will get) to question us during the process,” said Nogier. He conceded incidents like the ones in Wisconsin and Michigan will become a part of the Northern Gateway debate, and it is fair for British Columbians to ask ques-

tions of the company because of them. However, he also emphasized the overall size of their network, comprising 26,000 kilometres of pipeline carrying 2.5 million barrels a day. “So it’s up to Enbridge to continue to assure people that we’re doing everything we can to improve, we’re doing everything we can to strive to have zero incidents, and clearly we have work to do and we intend on doing it.” Since the review process began and the release of the NTSB report on the Michigan spill as well as a spill in Alberta at a pumping station, Enbridge has brought forward some revisions to it’s plan which will add an estimated $500 million to the cost of the project. “We’ve heard a number of concerns (in the review process) and we heard over and over again that people had concerns with pipeline safety in remote areas and pipeline safety in environmentally sensitive areas,” said No-

gier. “So we heard that and recently we’ve announced a number of additional measures that go “over and above the already safe proposal in the application process.” While he made it clear Enbridge already felt their plan was “industry-leading” the company wanted to address these concerns. Thicker-walled pipe, more isolation valves and 24-hour, seven days a week on-site monitoring of remote pumping stations are among those changes. This will include isolation valves on either side of the Stuart River, approximately 3.5 kilometres apart and an on-site monitor at the Fort St. James proposed pumping station. The person hired to monitor the pump station could then travel the right-of-way and inspect it. The review process he called “long and thorough” may, however, not be as long as originally expected, as the Harper government’s Budget Bill C-38 which was

passed at the end of June brought in a time limit on environmental review processes. But Nogier said while the bill had provisions to make it take effect on ongoing review processes, which includes the Northern Gateway JRP, the company has not yet heard if there will be any changes to the review’s timeline. “We’re continuing on with the process as directed by the JRP,” he said. A statement from Al Monaco, Enbridge president which came out as the paper was going to press on Friday, also defended the company’s commitment to safety and pipeline integrity. “Enbridge operates the largest and most complex liquids pipeline system in the world,” he said in the statement. “Over the last decade we’ve transported almost 12 billion barrels of crude oil with a safe delivery record better than 99.999 per cent. “That’s good, but for us, it’s not good enough. We will never stop striving for 100

per cent.” He said the company has invested about $400 million in safety and integrity of their

pipeline systems, and the company is planning to increase this amount to $800 million in 2012.

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It’s amazing what a little enforcement can do. Truly, sometimes I am dumbfounded at the number of truck drivers, who, either are completely illiterate and can not read the sign as they enter the community which clearly reads: “No engine brakes in urban areas,” or simply do not care they are going by homes and through a community. But I am also very impressed with the change of this when a little enforcement goes into effect. Tuesday of last week, it was the usual morning, with probably nearly one out of four large truck drivers using his or her engine brakes as they come down the hill and along the straight stretch next to Cottonwood Park and then into the sharp corner before downtown. But then, the day noticeably changed. On one trip to town, an RCMP vehicle was pulled over in front of Cottonwood, with a pickup truck with a plate which identified it as a company truck pulled over. For a few hours afterward, the change was noticeable, and far fewer engine brakes were being used. Now, perhaps this was just a coincidence, and it just so happened all of the literate truck drivers or considerate ones, whichever the case, were going by after the RCMP presence along the stretch. But perhaps it was a case of a little enforcement goes a long way. It is just great to see, whatever the case, or should I say, it is great to hear (the silence) and I sure do appreciate it. I hope the RCMP keep up the good work, or alternately, more truck drivers take a bit more consideration while going through communities.

Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press Let’s get this straight. The Liberal government, under Gordon Campbell, introduced the carbon tax. (If you didn’t gas up before July 1, you should have as the tax has continuously increased the price of fuel at the pump.) Okay, we’ve established that the Liberals introduced the tax. That’s why a press release from Environment Minister Terry Lake seems just a little incredulous and shows how incredibly twisted logic can become when politicking. “The NDP has shown once again that they don’t understand British Columbia’s competitive economy, and that their policies will kill jobs in the province,” reads the first line of the press release. Okay, that’s a standard issue line that all Liberal cabinet ministers are indoctrinated to repeat 1,000 times every week. (“Good morning, dear, what would you like for breakfast?” “The NDP has shown once again that they don’t understand British Columbia’s competitive economy, and that their policies will kill jobs in the province.” You get the picture.) Lake, however, was responding to a comment NDP environment critic Rob Fleming made about the carbon tax. Fleming said the Liberals should “fix” the tax by using it to fund transportation projects. “Raising taxes on business will only kill jobs in B.C.,” Fleming said, seemingly oblivious to the fact the Liberals have just increased the carbon tax. And that’s just the start. Here’s where it really gets convoluted. According to Lake, “the carbon tax has returned $500 million more to taxpayers than it has raised in revenue.”

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Have you seen any of that money? Lake added that “the carbon tax is revenue-neutral: Every dollar generated is returned to British Columbians through reductions in other taxes.” Huh? Firstly, every time a politician tells you something is revenue-neutral what they’re really saying is that it doesn’t cost government anything, which is still a misnomer … everything costs something. And, more importantly, it still costs you. But Lake’s figures just don’t make sense. He says the carbon tax has returned $500 million more to taxpayers than it has generated in revenue. That’s an ambiguous statement. It seems to suggest that the Liberals have returned $500 million more to British Columbians, through lower taxes, than has been generated by the carbon tax, which means they had to take that $500 million from somewhere else in the budget. Revenue-neutral? Hmmm? In addition, Lake says more has been returned than it has generated in revenue, indicating that there is revenue somewhere. Once again, revenue-neutral? Hmmm. Quite simply, the carbon tax is a farce. If all the money collected is returned to British Columbians, what’s the point? It’s like telling your child that because they’ve been bad you’re they’re not getting their $20 allowance this week, but then buying them $20 worth of treats. It’s senseless. The idea of a carbon tax is to reduce our penchant for driving our gas-guzzlers. Seen any gas stations go out of business lately? We’re not driving less, despite the tax. So, let’s recap. NDP taxes bad because they kill jobs. Liberal taxes good because they tax us only to give it all back in tax breaks, which, in turn, creates jobs, reduces our carbon footprint, and save kittens stranded in trees.

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

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

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

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Bridge investigation continues Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The process of removing a bridge from the Necoslie River is still ongoing and so is the process of healing for the driver who was injured when it gave way. On July 16, the bridge collapsed when a loaded gravel truck was backing across it. The 24-tons of weight were too much for the bridge, which had reportedly been modified to be put in over the Necoslie near Ketch Road. “When I made mid-span, it totally collapsed,” said the driver of the truck. The driver said as the bridge hit the river bed, the truck continued to bounce, and the springs were broken and the truck completely totalled, with the back of the truck actually embedded

into the bridge in such a way it had to be cut out to be removed. The accident “threw me around like a rag doll,” said the driver, who has a broken back from the incident. As the truck bounced over and over again once the collapse took place, the driver said he hit the steering wheel so many times his ribs and other parts of his upper body are still bruised nearly three weeks after the accident. “I’m lucky to be alive,” he said. He estimates it took him half an hour to regain his breath and because he was alone at the time and the radio would not work, he had to make his way out of the damaged truck to get cell reception on his phone in order to call for help. While there is no

known nerve damage, the man is in a back brace and will likely take months to heal before he can get back to work. The bridge was reportedly from the Tache River, but Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Management staff said the original application to put the bridge in has not yet been found, but under The Water Act it did not require a permit from them because it was a free span bridge, which does not impact the river directly as there are no pilings and it went from one bank to the other. As well, for their application purposes, the bridge did not require engineering to go in. It is unclear whether another government organization would have required engineering plans to be submitted.

The Ministry of Environment, which also does the Provincial Emergency Plan response for such incidents, are aware of the bridge in the river, but were unable to comment on their involvement prior to press time. To get the bridge out, first the Work Safe BC investigation had to be completed, at which point the bridge was released back to the owner, Harry Hooke. According to the Work Safe BC investigator, the bridge has been released back to Hooke and Canyon Tree Farms. Once released, Hooke then has to gain permission from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Management on a plan to remove the bridge. According to Kevin Hoesktra of the min-

istry, Hooke was contracting an engineer to develop the removal prescription which would then be submitted to Hoekstra, who would review and provide comment on it. Hoekstra said once he had the plan, he usually can review and provide a response with comments within the same day. He said due to the preservative chemicals in the structure, he would normally prescribe an aquatic boom be placed downstream. Hooke did not return phone calls prior to press time as to the progress on the project or engineering plan. As for the Work Safe BC investigation into the incident, the investigator is still gathering information and expects a report would be released

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CASUAL CUSTODIANS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas. To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must: -

provide proof of completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiÂżcate) successfully complete Custodial Training Course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provided by School District No. 91 hold a valid WHMIS certiÂżcate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) be able to demonstrate proÂżciency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested

Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid. ResumĂŠs must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration OfÂżce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2012. Please forward your applications to: Human Resources School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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BLADERUNNER TEAM LEADER The BladeRunner Partnership â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hosted by PGNAETA and Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Band is seeking for a Team Leader to coach Aboriginal youth toward employment and career development. This is an exciting and progressive opportunity aimed at motivating youth (between the ages of 17-30) and linking them with employers. This is a term position (with a 3 month probationary period) and will work under the supervision of the NETS Manager. The position is open to applicants who meet the following criteria: â&#x20AC;˘ Possess a diploma or certiÂżcate in a Âżeld related to Human Resource or Social Development and/ or previous work experience in a related Âżeld â&#x20AC;˘ Have counselling certiÂżcation /experience â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent work and personal ethics in a team setting â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Microsoft ofÂżce systems, database software and related tools â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC class 5 drivers licence and reliable vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to submit to criminal record check The candidate must demonstrate quality and skills in: â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Suitability: professional, courteous, approachable, highly motivated, visionary and forward thinking, and resourceful â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge: must have knowledge of the Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli community, youth labour force â&#x20AC;˘ Communication skills: must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, â&#x20AC;˘ Client case management: experience maintaining privacy/conÂżdential policies. â&#x20AC;˘ Management Skills: must demonstrate successful negotiating skills, project coordination, administrative duties, and good writing skills. Mail or fax your application package to: Amelia Stark, NETS Manager Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Band P.O. Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Facsimile: 250-996-8010 Note: Applicants must submit: cover letter, resume, conÂżrmation of a class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, and letter work reference.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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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 yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journey person $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit 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; (office)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. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com. CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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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&#x20AC;?, 22 ft. trimmer has 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; truck box, 16 ft flatdeck 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&#x20AC;? metal band saw, Dewalt 770 10â&#x20AC;? radial arm saw, engine hoist, 5 ton floor 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&#x20AC;? electric impact wrenches, 3/4â&#x20AC;? 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, firefighting tools, lg supply of new steel, Magnum steam cleaner, planer, GM 453 power diesel power unit, scaffolding, Makita skillsaws, lg 16â&#x20AC;? Makita skillsaw, 2 Makita routers (1 plunge router), wood clamps, 2 sets King air nailers (brad & framing), Makita & Dewalt orbital sander, Makita planer & 6â&#x20AC;? 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.

Boxer Puppies, vet checked with all shots up to date. $700. each Ready Aug 20 250-5673193

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AUCTION SALE ESTATES OF BRUCE HILL & BUTCH PAGE Saturday, August 25, 2012 Sale at former VIP Auction Yards

HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Very clean and quite. Adult orientated. 250996-8151 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

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District of Fort St. James Municipal Council intends to: â&#x20AC;˘ Amend OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 872, 2010 by changing the designation of the parcel legally described as Lot 5 Block 2 Plan 1691 District Lot 110 Range 05 Coast Range 5 Land District from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Urban Residentialâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Institutionalâ&#x20AC;?.

The File No. assigned to the application is 7409563. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Ryan Hall, Land OfďŹ cer, at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 1044 5th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 5G4, or Ryan.Hall@gov.bc.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 738, 2001 by rezoning the parcels legally described as Lot 5 Block 2 Plan 1691 District Lot 110 Range 05 Coast Range 5 Land District from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residential Single Family (R-1)â&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Services/Congregate Careâ&#x20AC;? (P-4).

Comments will be received until September 15, 2012. Additional information about the application can be obtained at the following website http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=27665. Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Copies of the proposed amending bylaws, including maps, may be viewed at the District OfďŹ ce, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, from August 1 through 15, 2012, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays.

Townhouses Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

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Take notice that Carl and Ruth Penner have made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Grant for Agricultural - Extensive purposes covering the Part of SE1/4, Section 23 and part of the S1/2 Section 24, Township 1, Range 4 Coast District situated on Provincial Crown land located near Keillor Road.

The proponent, Fireweed Collective Society, proposes to rezone the property, located at 241 2nd Ave West, for the purpose of housing services for women and children ďŹ&#x201A;eeing abuse.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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A public hearing on both amendments will be held in Council Chambers at the District OfďŹ ce at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed amendments will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Kevin Crook Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer

LAND LAND ACT: ACT: NOTICE NOTICE OF OF APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR CROWN FOR CROWN LAND LAND Take Take notice notice that that Canyon Canyon Tree Tree Farms Farms Inc. Inc. has has made made application application to to the the Province Province of of British British Columbia Columbia for for a a Crown Grant for Residential purposes covering the Crown Grant for Residential purposes covering Part Part of District Lot Range 1661, Range Coast situated District of District Lot 1661, 5 Coast5District situated on Provincial land located the Fort on Provincial Crown Crown land located near near the Fort St. St. James airport. James airport. The File File No. No. assigned assigned to to the the application application is is 7409573. 7409573. The Written comments comments about about this this application application are are to to be be Written directed to to Ryan Ryan Hall, Hall, Land Land OfďŹ OfďŹ cer, cer, at at the the Ministry Ministry of of directed Forests, Lands Lands and and Natural Natural Resource Resource Operations, Operations, 1044 1044 Forests, 5th Ave., Ave., Prince Prince George, George, BC BC V2L V2L 5G4, 5G4, or or 5th Ryan.Hall@gov.bc.ca Ryan.Hall@gov.bc.ca

Invitation toInvitation Tenderers to Tenderers District of Fort St. James

Comments will will be be received received until until September September 15, 15, 2012. 2012. Comments

Reference No.: D-33004.00/D-33005.00

Additional information information about about the the application application can can be be Additional obtained at at the the following following website website http://www.arfd.gov. http://www.arfd.gov. obtained bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=29865. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=29865.

The District of Fort St. James invites tenders for:

Be advised advised that that any any response response to to this this ad ad may may be be provided provided Be to the the public public upon upon request. request. to Be Be advised advised that that any any response response to to this this notice notice will will be be part part of of the the public public record record and and is is subject subject to to the the Freedom Freedom of of Information and and Privacy Privacy Act. Act. Information

Tanizul Timber Ltd

OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC VIEWING Community Forest Agreement Management Plan

The Contract Documents are also available for viewing at: District of Fort St. James Municipal OfďŹ ce 477 Stuart Drive West Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0

CFA K4B covers an area of almost 50,000 hectares, located between Trembleur Lake, Stuart Lake and the Tachie River. The draft plan outlines forest management objectives and proposes an allowable annual cut. Open House Tanizul Timber Ltd will have the draft plan available for reviewing and discussion in the foyer of the Eugene Joseph School in Tache, B.C. on August 7 and 8, 2012.

All comments should be submitted to Tanizul Timber Ltd prior to September 30, 2012 at:

Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm, local time 23rd, 2012 at: Tender Closing Date: August 30th,

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Mail: Tanizul Timber Ltd, P.O. Box 988, Fort St James, B.C., V0J 1P0 In Person: 316 Binche Keyoh Way, Binche, B.C. Telephone: 250 648 3221 Fax: 250 648 3266 E-Mail: jmarchal@tanizultimber.com or apierre@tanizultimber.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Project A - Douglas Avenue Watermain Bridge Crossing: The construction of a new waterline bridge crossing within Fort St. James, BC, consisting of installing approximately 39m of 200mm diameter ductile iron pipe to the existing bridge on a new alignment and connecting to the existing water supply mains. â&#x20AC;˘ Project B - Fire Hall Drainage Improvements: The construction of storm drainage improvements at the Fire Hall in Fort St. James, BC consisting of installing approximately 85m of 300mm diameter PVC pipe storm sewer to a new outfall structure, and approximately 31 m of 100mm diameter PVC pipe sanitary sewer connection from a new oil/water separator.

Contract Documents are available during normal business hours at: Opus DaytonKnight Consultant ConsultantsLtd. Ltd. 101-2700 Queensway Street Prince George, BC V2L 1N2

Tanizul Timber Ltd invites all interested parties to review the draft management plan for Community Forest Agreement (CFA) K4B.

Public Viewing The draft management plan will also be available for viewing at the Tanizul ofďŹ ce located at 316 Binche Keyoh Way, Binche, B.C. Appointments are recommended. Copies of documents can be e-mailed on request.

Contact: Douglas Avenue Watermain Bridge Crossing and Fire Hall Drainage Improvements

Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. 100-2700 Queensway Street Prince George, BC V2L 1N2 250-562-0038 Attention: Cristina Hutchinson, P.Eng.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Fort singer heading to the PNE Star Showdown Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

in Bellingham, Washington and is an active performer, composer and adjudicator. White will be among good company as a Her entry video is a cover version of Every competitor in the showdown, many performers Time you Lie, a song by Demi Lovoto, shot up have gone on in their musical careers after the close on a hard angle in an in-home recording stuevent, and Michael Buble competed and won in dio in Prince George. 1995. At just 17 years old, Jerusha White, nails it. But while she would undoubtedly be happy “It’s really well done, but it is just the basic to win, White is trying to keep it real. video,” said White. Reviously known as Jerusha “You never go there for the competition,” said Turgeon, the young singer decided to go back to White. “I’m not really a competitive person.” her legal name recently, and now her video can be Instead, she said it is more about “personal found online by searching You Tube for Jerusha best” and she wants to know she gave it her all. White. She’s also hoping to gain the attention of some The video was shot by her friend who is a Prince of the scouts for the music industry she knows George photographer and recorded and mixed by will be watching which she hopes could one day the guitar player she usually sings with in a band, lead to some sort of recording deal. Jason Pon. The group did her entry video for the “I’m just flying by the seat of my pants,” she contest in just a couple days in order to get it in said. before the deadline in June. The young performer will return from the The song shows her vocal skills beautifully, showdown just in time for her annual appearwith everything from soft high points to straightance at the local Music on the Mountain music from-the-guts deep lyrics which make her sound festival in Fort St. James. far older than her young age. A fan of the festival, she loves having the difWhile the video is basic, it gets the point across, ferent styles of music right here in Fort. and the point is: this girl can sing. “We have a bunch of good memories and I It was enough to get her a spot as one of the 30 hope this year’s the same,” she said. semi-finalists in the PNE Star Showdown, out of This year, White and the band backing her over 350 entries. up will be doing some original songs she and The competition will take place over four days Pon wrote. at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) August “I’m really nervous,” said White, who does 18-21. the lyrics and vocal melody while Pong does all The semi-finalists will compete in their age the background musical arrangement. categories for the first three days, and then on the The decision to perform some originals at fourth and final day, the winners from each day MoM was slow in coming, as Pon was pushing will compete in the finals. to do them while White was hesitant. White’s youth category competes on August 18, “He won, so we’re putting two originals in so she will at least get the first part out of the way there,” she said. on day one. While her band will be performing together Jerusha White will be competing against 30 other semi-finalists in Vancouver Performers will be judged on their natural abil- later this month for the PNE Star Showdown. again this year at MoM, the group has decided ity, their stage presence, audience appeal and overRuth Lloyd Photo to go their separate ways, and she and Pon will all performance by a panel of three judges from the be continuing to work together and hopefully music industry. search out more people to join them. Dana Cole Luder is a musical theatre actress, voice and musical theatre instructor and “I’m not sure how it’s going to go but hopefully (we’ll) get something together right a graduate of the Douglas College classical music program. Tammy Sanderson is the co- quick,” she said. owner of the Fusion Dance Company and was the Dance Cast Coordinator for the VancouAfter she graduates next year, White is hoping to take some time before going back to ver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Mascot Launch and the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 more school to backpack Europe, after which she’d like to study music in either Victoria or Paralympic Winter Games. Chad Joiner is a graduate of Western Washington University Toronto.

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