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Making the crowd go wild Anjuli Otter plays the ﬁddle as she performs with the band Cod Gone Wild at Serenity Center for the Performing Arts near Birch Island on Saturday evening, Aug. 18. For more about the concert, see page A14 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Construction of roundabout moves forward Keith McNeill A proposal to build a roundabout on Highway 5 at the junction with the road to Wells Gray Park is going ahead. “I think it’s an excellent idea,” said Mayor John Harwood. “It will help us to meet a list of objectives.” Speaking on Wednesday, the mayor said he expected survey work to begin right away, with construction to be completed by next spring. The first objective the roundabout would meet would be to reduce the speed of traffic, he said. Vehicles approaching the intersection from the east are the main problem. They’ve gone 300 km without slowing down and many drivers find it difficult to do so when entering Clearwater - especially when it isn’t

clear that there is a town here. Having a roundabout would reinforce to travelers that Clearwater exists as a community, the mayor felt. Roundabouts are much safer than other intersection designs, Harwood said. Collisions, when they do happen, are at lower speeds and tend to be sideswipes rather than T-bones. Another objective would be to highlight the road to Wells Gray Park. The middle of the roundabout wouldn’t just be grass and shrubs, but would serve as a gateway and help direct travelers to the park, he said. According to a media release from District of Clearwater, the district and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure have been working together for the past few years to

implement a strategy for a safer highway corridor. The junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park is the primary pedestrian crossing within the municipality and so has been a primary concern. After an engineer assessment the ministry suggested a roundabout. An open house was held last March and, although the topic was debated passionately, a majority of those in attendance supported the roundabout, according to the media release. A roundabout would slow down traffic, reduce highway access wait time and improve traffic flow from Park Drive and Clearwater Valley Road. Sidewalks and crosswalks would ensure pedestrian safety. The mayor noted that pedestrians would need to cross only one lane of

traffic at a time. The roundabout would be the first stage of a traffic safety strategy for the Highway 5 corridor. The intersection of Highway 5 and Old North Thompson Highway/Clearwater Valley Road at the Wells Gray Inn also is a concern. Ministry engineers have assured the District that the roundabout would be designed to accommodate all possible vehicle combinations, including extraordinary loads. The project would include signage to inform drivers on how to safely use the roundabout. The Ministry would cover the majority of costs directly associated with the project. Further information about roundabouts is available at www.th.gov.bc.ca/roundabouts/ index.html.

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NDIT seeks invite to speak with valley councilors and directors Keith McNeill Is Clearwater part of the southern Interior or part of northern B.C.?

That seemed to be the crux of a proposal brought forward by councilor Barry Banford to town council last Tuesday.

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cils of Clearwater and Barriere, as well as the directors of ThompsonNicola Regional District Areas A, B, and O (Wells Gray Country, Thompson Headwaters, and Lower North Thompson), he reported. Topic of conversation would be whether the North Thompson communities would become members of NDIT. "It sounds interesting, but we just don't know enough about it," Banford said.

NDIT is one of several regional development funds set up by the province, said chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx. Clearwater presently belongs to the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust. However, as far as she is aware, the North Thompson Valley has not received any money from SIDT, she said. According to the Rural BC website, Northern Development Initiative (NDIT) trust was estab-

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Fire situation heats up in Changing times for the Times the North Thompson Times Staff

The times are changing at the Times. After more than 20 years with a Monday delivery date, your local newspaper will once again be coming out mid-week. Starting the second week of September of 2012, the Times will no longer be delivered on Mondays. Instead, it will be in your mailbox and on the newsstands on Thursdays. In other words, volume 47, issue number 37, which otherwise would have come out on Monday, Sept. 10, will instead come out on Thursday, Sept. 13. (On Sept. 30, 1991, the Times switched from a Wednesday delivery date to Monday delivery date, so we're really just going back to the way things were).

Keith McNeill June and July were cool and wet in the North Thompson Valley. However, a few warm days in early August, followed by a series of thunderstorms, resulted in a number of fire starts last week.

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We’re seeing a little bit of activity but nothing really intense.

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Deadlines will change along with delivery dates. The new deadline for news copy (stories and photos), calendar of events, church notices, and business directory will be Fridays at 5 p.m. For classified ads, display ads and weekend news copy, the new deadline will be Mondays at 12 noon. Reason for the change, as it was more than 20 years ago, is the shifting market for advertisers. Many businesses do the majority of their sales on the weekend. Bringing the newspaper out later in the week will mean that those businesses' ads will be fresher in people's minds and therefore more effective. The new delivery date also will mean that readers will no longer have to wait so long to read weekend news in the newspaper.

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“We’re seeing a little bit of activity but nothing really intense,” said Vaughn McCaig, forest protection technician with the Clearwater Fire Zone. Monday evening lightning ignited at least six fires along the ridge between Vavenby and Raft River. Tuesday the fire zone assigned five Initial Attack crews plus one helicopter to the fires. An air tanker also attacked the fires, holding them until the IA crews could get at them. All the activity resulted in a number of

What’s Happening A helicopter checks out a puff of smoke from a spot-fire on the north side of Azure Lake on Monday, Aug. 20. Because of the fire's isolated location in Wells Gray Park the decision was made to monitor it rather than attack it with a rappel crew. The fire appeared to be caused by lightning. Photo by Keith McNeill calls from the general public as well as from TNRD Area A director Tim Pennell, said McCaig. Wednesday the same five IA crews were out, helped by two helicopters plus one water tank truck.

Dry lighting moved through the south end of Wells Gray Park on Tuesday night. An air patrol was sent out to scout for new fires plus take a second look at the fires from Monday night’s storm.

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McCaig noted that cooler but unsettled weather was forecast for Thursday, the start of a predicted 10-day trend. With the approach of fall, daytime temperatures are slightly cooler, and humidity at night is higher.

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Upcoming Summer Events August 29th– First Fish Ceremony at the Raft River Viewing Platform starting at noon with Simpcw First Nation using their traditional method of cooking in a pit. They will layer rocks, grasses, Rose Hips, Saskatoon branches, Douglas Fir boughs, Salmon and vegetables inside the pit and cover it up until the cooking is complete which usually takes around five hours. There will be storytelling and Simpcw First Nation traditional games throughout the afternoon. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:00pm by donation. September 7 & 8th – Canoe Regatta at Dutch Lake beach. Just as Wild – Just as Wacky! Friday night includes the Kid’s Try the Tri, Beach Jamboree and Crowning of the Golden Girl along with the popular Scavenger Hunt and Saturday is a fun filled day of canoe races and other favourites along with new events such as the Gladiator Olympic Relay and Soap Box Derby. The winner of the Dutch Lake Park Concept Plan will be announced in the afternoon. A Wild and Wacky Weekend at the beach for everyone to enjoy! Come one! Come all! DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NOMINATION IN FOR THIS YEARS GOLDEN GIRL! 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition The applicants for the 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition have made their presentation to Council. The winner will be announced on September 8th at the Canoe Regatta. Community Recreation Brochure Keep any eye out for the new Community Recreation Brochure to be delivered to all households in early September. The District of Clearwater, in partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has produced a brochure highlighting the District’s Community Recreation Programming (North Thompson Sportsplex, Healthy Living and Sporting Programs), TRU course selection and District sponsored community events. Bear Aware – Reducing Conflict between people and bears Properly storing or securing residential garbage and items which draw bears is a proven method for discouraging them and preventing nuisance problems around homes, farms and neighbourhoods. Other ways to bear proof your home include: Placing birdfeeders out of reach of bears and ensuring the ground is free of seed, Pick fruit daily before it ripens, or plant non-fruit bearing trees, Use a proper compost bin and don’t add, fish, meat, fat, oils or unrinsed eggshells, Keep pet food indoors and keep barbecues clean. If you encounter a bear: Keep calm; don’t panic, Respect a bear’s space, never approach a bear, Don’t scream, yell or run away, talk in a normal, non-threatening tone of voice so the bear can identify you as a human. Move away slowly. Call 1.877.952.7277 to report an aggressive or threatening bear. To learn more about bears go to: www.bearaware.bc.ca/bears Upcoming Events August 29, 2012 – First Fish Ceremony at Raft River Viewing Platform September 7 & 8 – Canoe Regatta Upcoming Meetings of Council September 4th, 2012 – Economic Development Committee meeting – 5:00pm September 4th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm. September 18th, 2012 – Infrastructure Committee meeting – 5:00pm September 18th, 2012 - Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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“ All the mistakes I ever made were when I wanted to say “ No” and said “Yes.” - Moss Hart, playwright editorial by keith mcNeill

Roundabout gets green light

You don't have to agree to beneÄt Editor, The Times:

I happen to be quite a fan of Gwynne Dyer. His War series and book of same name were a groundbreaking introduction to this complex and sometimes contradictory man. Not that long ago my daughter took me to a talk in Vancouver by Gwynne Dyer. It was really refreshing to hear Dyer’s somewhat different take on world events. However, I’m too old (too wise?) or simply too cynical to let

anyone be my guru. Like Keith McNeill, I sometimes have to scratch my head at the seemingly two opposite ideas that emanate from Gwynne Dyer’s mind. Like those who aggrandize the late great Winston Churchill, they miss the fact that this truly great man made some very great mistakes. For instance, if the Battle of Britain had been fought as Churchill wanted, the British would have lost it for sure. However, by all means run Gwynne

Dyer’s columns. One does not have to agree with everything he says for there to be a benefit in listening to this brilliant if controversial man and his view of the world. After all isn’t that what free speech is all about?

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

P.S. Barbara Amiel did her best to have Gwynne Dyer’s column banned from her then press baron, Conrad Black’s, papers. That should tell you something right there.

Bravo to Clearwater council and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for deciding to go ahead with a roundabout at the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. Your editor drives through that intersection several times a day and is getting tired of almost getting T-boned by drivers who think the 60 speed limit is in miles per hour, not kilometers. Modern roundabouts are safer than conventional intersections. Traffic must slow down to negotiate them - the correct speed is not optional. When entering the roundabout you need look only one direction to see what vehicles are coming at you - not three or four. If you do get hit (which is unlikely), it will be at low speed and a glancing blow from the side. They are safer not just for vehicles but also for pedestrians. The crosswalks are located outside the circle of traffic. Pedestrians need cope with vehicles coming from just one direction. Vehicle speed is reduced and there is plenty of time for visual engagement with drivers. Roundabouts on highways are common in Europe and elsewhere in the world. They are

Sometimes it’s difﬁcult to shop local Editor, The Times:

I recently had cause to go to a local business to get work done for a specific job. The business in question specializes only in the work that I needed. The person behind the counter asked what I needed. After explaining what was required and my willingness to pay for the work, I began getting the “list” of questions and comments.

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“I’m not sure if we do that.” Then who is? “I’d have to get someone to look at that first.” Long pause whereupon I ask if they want my address. “I guess.” I give my address. “Do you know how we could do this? I don’t understand.” Really? You’re in the business and you’re asking me? We agreed that someone would come and look at the job

and give a quote. I leave. All day, no visit and no phone call. I call again and ask is there a timeline on getting this quote or what? Then comes the answer, “No, not really, but so-and-so doesn’t want to touch that job.” Great, must have too many customers. And some ask why we go elsewhere.

L. Borsa Clearwater, B.C.

Keep David Black's oil reﬁnery in Alberta Editor, The Times:

BC Press Council The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to

easy to learn how to use. Okay, the first time you approach one you will feel a little apprehensive. Before you know it, though, you will be through it and out the other side - and ready to brag to those who still feel the fear. Roundabouts can accommodate large trucks. We are assured that the proposed design will be adequate for the largest and longest vehicles using the highways today, plus some extra. Don’t forget that the raised ring in the middle of the roundabout isn’t a sidewalk (pedestrians cross outside the circle). The ring’s purpose is to act as an inside marker for smaller vehicles negotiating the roundabout. Large trucks, on the other hand, are expected to drag the inside wheels of their trailers over the raised ring - giving them considerably more room than might initially appear. We have argued in this space before that any roundabout should be part of a comprehensive highway access plan for Clearwater. This is being done. We look forward to seeing the plan when it is complete.

David Black, owner of the Black Press Group, says he wants to build an oil refinery in Kitimat. He claims coastal pollution would be less harmful if a tanker carrying refined petroleum products, rather than diluted bitumen, has an accident. I'm befuddled. Why not build the refinery in Alberta and minimize the bitumen pollution that would result from

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a pipeline failure? The Alberta option would also eliminate the added expense of building a recycling pipeline for the toxic distillate used to thin that gooey heavy oil. I can think of two reasons: (1) refining crude oil requires enormous quantities of water, and (2) Enbridge intends to ship bitumen out of Kitimat come hell, high water or a refinery. When I heard the

company spearheading the bitumen refinery proposal was called Kitimat Clean Ltd, I instantly thought of George Orwell's book '1984'. In that fictional tale about tyranny, the Ministry of War is called the Ministry of Peace and the Ministry of Propaganda is called the Ministry of Truth. Kitimat Clean sounds like a name dreamt up by a team of public relation consultants after

they consumed too many martinis. Hopefully Mister Black will not misuse the power of his newspapers (over 80 of them are here in B.C.) to limit criticism of the Northern Gateway project and thereby manipulate public information. As anyone can see, there is now the potential for a conflict of interest.

Lloyd Atkins Vernon, B.C.

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Question of the Week Do you think people should make an effort to eat local foods?

Susan Evans:

Cindy Derkson:

Absolutely, because we should support local people all the time. It should be less expensive than having it imported.

Yes, they should. It keeps the farmers going, buying produce from them.

Chris Teichreb (with Jared):

Mohammed Sattar:

Yes, and not only that but I think businesses should buy their food local as well.

Yes, local is better nutritionally. I get a lot of potatoes, tomatoes and onions locally.

Vienna Moilliet: A big yes. If people want to support local farms they should buy and eat local foods. That will keep the family farms in business.

Thinking we can control climate is being very optimistic Editor, The Times:

Re: Dyer’s Optimism About Arctic Undervalues Global Warming, Aug. 20 issue. Captain Keith, you’ve done it again! “The ice is melting and in turn will raise sea levels by seven meters.” Who’s holding the measuring stick? Dr. Suzuki? Does that include between low tide and high tide? “Global warming is not a problem for another day, it is now, and if it’s allowed to continue.... “ In that paragraph, you give the impression that global warming is a tap that

can be turned on or off at someone’s discretion. Okay. Recycle three sardine cans, five pop bottles, don’t drive your car for one week, and I’ll turn off the tap! Then you have the nerve and audacity to mention another one of your scientists, James Lovelock, who made three maps of climate change in his book. You go on to say that Lovelock’s map is just a rough approximation. In my opinion, a “rough approximation” and “scientist” should not be used in the same sentence. Lovelock is an author, trying to sell

a book. His map of climate change is on page 81 of his book “The Revenge of Gaia.” The maps remind me of the artistic crayon work of a four year old who’s waiting for a meal at the Wells Gray Hotel! Lovelock was mentioned in another book I read. I believe that was also page 81. The book title was “The Joy of Sex”! To think that you can control climate change is being very optimistic. It’s like a mosquito climbing up an elephant’s butt with the intention of rape! Canada is one of the largest counties in

the world yet it only produces approximately two per cent of the pollution in the world. Many thanks to Stephen Harper for standing up for our country and saying no to the Kyoto Accord. If Canada is going to bow down to the wishes of the environmental movements and their so-called scientists, then we should seriously consider changing our national animal from a beaver to a sheep.

Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man

Yellowhead president extends invitation to residents of NT communities Editor, The Times:

Yellowhead Mining Inc. is progressing in the development of its Harper Creek copper gold-silver mine located approximately eight km due south of Vavenby. Last March we published our Harper Creek Feasibility Study, which demonstrated the technical and economic viability of the project. This is a public document and can be accessed on our website www.yellowheadmining.com. Our current focus is to complete our environmental baseline data collection and analysis for the

Environmental Application, which we plan on submitting to the provincial and federal regulators in November 2012. At this point, the application will go through a 30-day screening process and then a 180-day review and public consultation. During the public consultation, you, as residents of the surrounding area, will be again consulted and encouraged to submit any comments or questions you may have. At the same time, we are collecting the information needed for our Mines Act Permit application so that

we will be in a position to receive our Mines Act Permit shortly after receipt of the Environmental Certificate. This is the permit that allows us to commence construction. We have received many job applications from local residents working far away from home and are doing our best to bring this project to fruition as fast as possible to provide local jobs and opportunities for local residents. On Thursday, Sept. 13, our management team and I will hold an open house in the Clearwater Community Resource Centre. We

will be there from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and available to answer any questions, discuss the project and the benefits that will accrue to the community in terms of jobs and the significantly increased economic opportunities and activities. If you have an issue that concerns you, please come out to the open house and ask us. We are building an $840 million project. Your support is appreciated and essential to get this done for the benefit of you as local residents, the local communities, and our province. Since our initial open house in

Proposed northern pipelines will suck us dry Editor, The Times:

Back in 2003, a fellow teacher and I registered as interveners in BC Hydro’s first hearing on rate increases. This hearing was to reveal Gordon Campbell’s disastrous “energy plan.” Two facts stood out regarding this meeting. First, Hydro’s newly minted CEO, Bob Elton, introduced himself by saying, “We made a mess in Alberta (presumably insofar as the management of electricity resources in that province) but we’re going to do better here.” Buried in the hundreds of pages of information handed to us were some revealing numbers. The energy plan would be buying private electricity at over $0.12 per kilowatt-hour, well above the half-cent per kilowatthour that it was costing Hydro

to generate power from its own “heritage resources.” Hydro’s purchase plan still buys power at about twice the rate paid by domestic consumers. Nine years later, we have two tar-sands bitumen pipelines proposed for this province. These would add incomprehensibly large loads to Hydro’s grid and, if nothing changes, they would enjoy a huge subsidy, courtesy of BC Hydro and its ratepayers. You see, Hydro’s industrial rate, even for new (called marginal) accounts is only about 4.4 cents per kilowatt-hour but Hydro’s latest call for private power is offering 12.4 cents a kilowatt-hour. Hence, the pipeline subsidy is on track to be $0.08 per kilowatt-hour. Figures obtained for Enbridge’s highly disputed Northern Gateway Project

describe the power requirements as 77 Megawatts for condensate pumping and 116 MW for the bitumen pumping. This adds to 193 MW, which far outstrips BC Hydro’s largest customer, Highland Valley Copper. Gateway will consume power at same rate as 200,000 homes. This represents the residential needs of a city of about 460,000 inhabitants! B.C.’s second bitumen pipeline, Kinder Morgan’s TransMountain expansion, is skillfully flying under the radar, in terms of public opposition. It’s tough to get exact numbers on the required electrical demand but, a proportional comparison with the Northern Gateway, based on length and pumping capacity, yields an estimate of 230 MW. Together, these two pipeline projects would consume 10 mil-

lion kilowatt-hours a day. They would add over 420 Megawatts of base power demand, to the grid, and they would obtain a daily operating subsidy of $800,000 and an annual subsidy of $292 million, courtesy of BC Hydro. Eric Andersen, a retired federal government economist from Galiano Island, has analyzed Hydro’s cash flow situation and he concludes that it is headed for bankruptcy. This is hardly surprising when marginal energy sales don’t cover the cost of marginal power purchases. However, there will be beneficiaries to this situation: the pipeline companies and the private power producers. B.C. citizens will pick up the tab.

Dave Simms Clearwater, B.C.

June 2011, we have been building a database of potential employees and contractors who have expressed their interest in working at Harper Creek. If you want to be included, please send your resume and/or qualifications to info@yellowheadmining. com. We keep all resumes in our database for when we commence the hiring/contracting process. Please put Sept. 13 on your calendar. I look forward to welcoming each of you.

Ian Smith, president and CEO Yellowhead Mining Inc. www.clearwatertimes.come

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There were 250 to 300 men fighting forest fires in the Birch Island Forest District, down from 600 the week before. A Canso water bomber and two Grumman flying tankers were being used against a new fire in heavy timber near Tum Tum Lake. The Flourmill Creek fire in Wells Gray Park was out of control at 5,000 to 6,000 acres.

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YEARS AGO: Syd Monteith, Joy Dickson and Tracey Dickson were among 350 players at a volleyball camp in Williams Lake. Among the coaching staff were four top Japanese coaches and the former Bulgarian national coach.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater's new firetruck arrived after being driven from the factory in Pierreville, Quebec, where it had been built. Art Mayer and Henry Plugoway averaged 700 miles per day on the trip. A relative wrote a biography about Dr. John Helmcken. He had been born in London in 1924 and died in 1920. A resident of Victoria, he had been the only doctor between Alaska and San Francisco. Police believed that a body found 28

YEARS AGO: A pilot and two passengers came close to drowning when an airplane from New Westminster overturned on Strait Lake in Wells Gray Park. Park superintendent Pat Rogers said the Ministry would investigate, as no motorized conveyances were allowed on the lake. A RCMP detachment of 30 or larger was needed to provide 24-hour police pro-

tection, B.C. Police Commission member Paul St. Pierre told a meeting in Clearwater. There were only eight members in the local detachment, and the crime rate was lower than in many other Interior communities.

North Thompson, raising money for workers at Stave Lake, Alberta. The strikers had refused to work for 17 months after being asked to take an $8 per hour pay cut.

YEARS AGO: An inexpensive cooling system designed by Clearwater Salmon Hatchery manager Szcepan Wolski would enable the facility to be used to raise young sockeye from the upper Adams River. The development that the hatchery would remain open until at least the following spring, said assistant manager Lucyna Wolski. Extending the chinook fishing on the Clearwater River from three days per week to

YEARS AGO: A slash burn near Adams Lake that had gotten away was under control, said Max Tanner, spokesman for the Clearwater Forest District. There were 180 men checking the 250-hectare blaze. Hazel Wadlegger won the cow-milking contest at the Vavenby Fall Fair. The Lions Club sponsored the event. An IWA caravan passed through the

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department only took a few minutes to control a fire at the corner of Blanchard and Swanson Roads, but the trailer was unlivable. One of the owners said she had just renewed their fire insurance. Rick Nykorak was the new principal at Clearwater Secondary School, replacing Wayne Leckie. Allison Kirkwood was chosen queen of

the North Thompson Fall Fair. "Way to go, Red!" shouted dad Al Kirkwood.

YEARS AGO: Thompson-Nicola Regional District spent approximately $175,000 to strengthen the roof of the North Thompson Sportsplex according to Sukh Gill, TNRD director of finance. The money was used to reinforce the frame and install tension cables to bring the structure up to present day building codes. Melissa Webb and Rozalind Ewashina were chosen as princess and queen, respectively, at the Miss North Thompson Fall Fair Pageant.

YEARS AGO: Wells Gray Country unveiled its revamped website in hopes that it would drum up even more business for the local tourism industry and provide residents with easier access to services. The redesign

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YEAR AGO: Log hauling out of Tree Farm License 18 began in preparation for Canfor's planned reopening of its Vavenby sawmill. "It's nice to be back to work," said truck owner Alex Dodd. TRU researcher Dr. Julie Drolet received $50,000 from the federal government to help small communities respond to climate change. Clearwater's Lloyd Jeck finished writing his second book. "British Columbia: Trails Heading North" told the story of several of the province's pioneers.

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Bear Aware coordinator Rotten to reports half of bear reports the core relate to nuisance bears Keith McNeill As of Aug. 15, conservation officers had destroyed six bears in Clearwater and area so far this year, according to Bear Aware coordinator Emily Lomas. This compares with just three during all of last year. Clearwater residents had made 63 bear reports as of mid-August, Lomas told Clearwater town council last Tuesday. Several of the reports no doubt were repeats of the same bear, she noted. Of these, 32 were of nuisance bears, of which four were trapped. There were three reports of grizzly bears from community members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about education,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relocation and destruction are not solutions.â&#x20AC;? Lomas differentiated between habituated bears and food conditioned bears. Habituated bears are used to human beings and have lost their fear of people. Food conditioned bears have developed an appetite for human food. A habituated bear might not be a food conditioned bear, and a food conditioned bear might not be habituated. However, problems arise when a bear has lost it fear of people and has come to associate humans with food. Garbage is the number one bear

attractant, Lomas said. People should not put their trash out too early, and they should use bear-resistant containers. Fruit trees are not far down the list from garbage for attracting bears. The Bear Aware coordinator encouraged people to plant other kinds of trees. If people do have fruit trees, the fruit should be picked before it ripens, and definitely before it falls on the ground. Fruit gleaning - allowing others to harvest extra fruit - has worked well. Bears also like bird feeders. A bear needs to eat up to 20,000 calories per day during the late summer and fall to put on weight for winter, she noted, and the sunflower seeds in a bird feeder help feed that appetite. Birds donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be fed in summer and so feeders should be put away until winter, Lomas advised. Other common culprits in causing bear/human conflicts include barbeques, compost bins, honeybees and pet food. Possible steps the District of Clearwater could take in collaboration with Bear Aware would include hiring students or volunteers to educate the public, putting on workshops on composting or how to install electric fencing, starting a fruit gleaning program, or implementing a bear bylaw as in other municipalities (no garbage out except on garbage day from April 1 to Nov. 30).

CampďŹ re ban partially rescinded throughout Kamloops Fire Centre Times Staff Effective at 12 noon on Friday, Aug. 24, the current campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre was rescinded in the Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Merritt and Lillooet fire zones. The ban was brought in one week ago, on Friday, Aug. 17. A campfire ban remains in place in all of the Okanagan, including the Vernon and Penticton fire zones. No campfire ban has been in place in the Clearwater Fire Zone. A map of the areas covered by the campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/ SwU2V3 This partial rescinding of the campfire ban is due to rain received overnight, resulting in

lower fire danger ratings in those areas. Wildfire Management Branch personnel have responded to 65 wildfires in the past week in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Ninety-two percent of these wildfires have been contained to less than four hectares in size. Over 400 personnel have contributed to this success, including local contract firefighting crews, fire wardens, pilots, heavy equipment operators and out-of-province initial attack crews. The fire centre thanks all of its partners for their co-operation during this period of increased wildfire activity. Open burning continues to be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition applies to open fires larger than

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Groundskeeper Sherry Elliot shows the rotted center of a birch tree that had been located next to the playground at Raft River Elementary School. Several of the trees were taken down because their tops were dying or they showed other signs of over-maturity, said Tim Dempster, ground maintenance manager with School District 73. They will be replaced with new trees, possibly while school is in session and students can help out. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Ground work begins Right: Ribbons on the ground mark the outline of the proposed Wells Gray TRU Wilderness Center, which is due to open next year. The site is located next to the existing education and research center in the former Upper Clearwater schoolhouse just north of the community hall. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Kamloops, B.C. Organizations can now apply for funding for projects that will create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities in Canadian communities through the government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund. On Wednesday, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo Cathy McLeod invited organizations to submit proposals for small projects. These may include renovations, construction and retrofitting of buildings, modification of vehicles for community use or enhancements to make information and communication technologies more accessible. "The government of Canada recognizes the abilities of all Canadians and is

committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities," said McLeod. "Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, our government is improving access to facilities, activities and services to enable all Canadians to participate more fully in society." The call for proposals was launched by Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, on Aug. 21. Organizations can submit proposals until Oct. 5, and can receive up to $50,000 per project. To find out how to apply for funding or for more information about the fund, visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/disability.

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Times Staff A proposal to construct flood and erosion mitigation works near North Thompson Indian Reserve is one of nearly 500 projects in B.C. that the federal government recently decided will not require environmental assessments. The project would involve the installation of flood and erosion works including Neqweyqwelsten Creek (rip-rap, setback berm and planting) Skowootum Creek (debris removal) and Chu Chua Creek (gravel removal and bank shoring)

It was determined in 1999 that an environmental assessment was required for the project because Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada considered providing financial assistance to the proponent and Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered taking action in relation to subsection 22(1) of the Fisheries Act (which ensures sufficient flow of water to allow free passage of fish). On July 6, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force, replacing the former Canadian

Environmental Assessment Act. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to complete the environmental assessment of this project. A Canadian Environment Assessment Agency spokesperson described the proposals that no longer will need review as, "... numerous small, routine projects that posed little or no risk to the environment." Projects that are no longer subject to federal assessment will still be subject to relevant federal and provincial laws, regulations and standards.

District council changes tax-exempt policy Keith McNeill Places of worship and non-profit groups are going to have slightly different hoops to jump through under a new permissive tax exemption policy implemented by District of Clearwater council last Tuesday. Under the new policy, places of worship, private school and hospitals will have their property tax exempt status given for a five-year cycle. This will allow those groups some stability. Non-profit groups, on the other hand, will have their property tax exempt status for only three years. This will give each council the opportunity to consider these exmpetions within their three-year term. The previous policy has been in place for four years. The changes follow a review of similar policies in

other municipalities. Places of worship in the District of Clearwater to receive permissive tax exemptions for the 2012 tax year were St. James Catholic Church, Clearwater New Life Assembly, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sikh Temple, Clearwater Community Baptist Church, Clearwater Christian Church and Clearwater BC Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Total value of municipal tax exemptions for places of worship was about $1,300. Not for profit groups with tax exemptions were Evergreen Acres, Royal Canadian Legion, Yellowhead Community Services Society, Freshwater Fisheries, Clearwater Ski Club, Clearwater Elks Lodge, and Central North Thompson Rod and Gun Club. Municipal taxes exempted for non-profits totaled nearly $23,000.

TNRD offers recycling information Submitted Thompson-Nicola Regional District's latest edition of the Recycle Now ... and Save! newsletter is set to hit area mailboxes in the coming weeks. Filled with everything residents need to know about their local landfills, Eco Depots or recycling drop-offs, the newsletter will be delivered to those who make use of those facilities in the electoral areas and municipalities of the TNRD, with the exception of the City of Kamloops.

The Recycle Now newsletter provides information on the latest upgrades being made to local landfills and Eco Depots - convenient one-stop drop-offs for waste and recycling - that make up one of the largest services the TNRD provides. Residents can also find out about new provincial recycling programs, how to participate in a pilot project that tests new composters, how to join the fight against illegal dumping and more. "TNRD residents

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report The license plates h li l t hhadd bbeen seized i d 10 ddays earlier after they were used incorrectly on a separate and uninsured vehicle. The driver took a gamble by driving only a short distance, and lost. Apprehended under the Mental Health Act Over the past couple weeks, a man has been sleeping in the area around the Information Center and the Medical Center. The man is no stranger to the police and to many of the residents of Clearwater and Blue River. Working in partnership with medical staff at the hospital in Clearwater, the man was apprehended by police under the Mental Health Act and transported to Kamloops where he can receive an evaluation and hopefully receive any medical help he may require. Charges approved in large party case In April of this year, police responded to a number of complaints about a loud rave/party across the river from Jenkins Road. Police attended a number of times, but the partygoers disregarded their advice. Police submitted a report in support of charges against one of the property owners who was at the party and criminal charges for mischief have been approved. The matter is presently before the courts. Clearwater RCMP thank those residents willing to help the police in this matter.

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Forest fire crew flies over the Eskal fire near Fort Nelson. The fire reached 2,700 hectares before access to the area was restricted and work began to identify areas that can be burned off to contain its spread across the Fort Nelson River. B.C. Forest Service photo

Forest ﬁre season now rolling after slow start By Tom Fletcher, Black Press After one of the slowest starts in recent years, B.C. forest fire crews are enlisting help from neighbouring provinces to battle a late-season surge of fires. Most of the major fires are in the sparsely populated northeast corner of B.C., restricting the booming natural gas industry in the region. Yukon sent 79 of its firefighters to B.C. on the weekend, joining 20 from Saskatchewan and and 35 from Ontario. Another emerging hotspot is northwestern B.C., where communities were warned Aug. 20 of visible smoke along Highway 16.

A fire near Morice Lake was estimated at 1,200 hectares, burning within a park. Near the Yukon border, 20 firefighters worked on the west and south flanks of a 3,500-hectare fire north of Dease Lake. In addition to the two large fires, the Northwest Fire Centre had seven new fire starts Aug. 19, sparked by lightning strikes, and reports of 12 abandoned campfires over the weekend. With hot weather through most of August producing high fire risk, campfires were banned last week in the Kamloops region. Other areas still allowed campfires as of Aug. 20, but brush and stubble burning

and other open fires are banned in most areas of the province. In the Kootenay region, the Brewer Creek fire south of Invermere was estimated at 30 hectares last Monday. Started by lightning, the fire had 22 firefighters, three helicopters and four pieces of heavy equipment assigned to contain it. A 56-hectare fire on Skimmer Horn Mountain near the U.S. border was reported contained by Aug. 20. The fire danger rating is high across most of the province with pockets of extremely dry conditions across the north, the western Interior and the OkanaganSimilkameen regions.

Workshop gives a heads-up on brain health Submitted Concerned about keeping your brain healthy as you age? Clearwater area residents can get help from the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C., during the free tele-workshop Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health, running from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30. The workshop for people with early symptoms of dementia, caregivers and the general public looks at Alzheimer's disease and how it impacts the brain, the latest research on reducing your risk for Alzheimer's, and everyday tips

for improving brain health. Tele-workshops can be accessed via telephone, with optional online slides. Pre-registration is not necessary. A few minutes before each session, participants simply dial toll-free 1-866994-7745, and then enter the pass code of 1122333. To use the website, go to momentum.adobeconnect.com/alzheimerbc and enter as a guest. For more information on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, visit the Society website at www. alzheimerbc.org.

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Examining the effect of Wells Gray and North Thompson provincial parks on attracting visitors to the area Brad Bradbury When it comes to iconic Canadian tourism attractions, Clearwater and the surrounding area are the epicentre of the best wilderness and geographical experiences available at any price. From the majestic waterfalls and the mighty Clearwater River to the Kostal cone volcano and the most sublime alpine meadows anywhere in North America, it is easy to see the attraction for visitors and explorers alike. As part of Tourism Wells Gray's continuous efforts to market our region internationally and regionally in an effective and sustainable way, we are working closely with BC Parks to identify the economic impact that Wells Gray and North Thompson provincial parks have on the local economy. Although these parks are the most visible part of tourism within the community it is sometimes difficult to understand the full impact they have on businesses and residents who are not directly linked to the tourism industry. Tourism Wells Gray's economic impact study covered two primary areas of revenue generated by the parks.They are:

a) Accommodation based revenue generated by people staying in the parks for more than one night in tents, trailers or RVs; and b) Day use visitors that do not stay overnight, including coach tours. These findings include spending on items such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, groceries, alcohol, gas, fishing, camping fees, canoe rental, firewood and associated activities during their stay. Estimated total revenue generated within the community by day visitors who gave Wells Gray and North Thompson Provincial parks as their primary reason to visit was $2,797,976 in 2011. Looking at overnightstays within BC Parks, the average stay was 2.1 nights and average party size was 2.4 people (some data collected in 2012 has been applied retroactively to 2011 visitor numbers where 2011 statistics are not available). Estimated total revenue generated within the community by visitors that stayed a minimum of one night within the provincial parks during 2011 was $410,160. The average party size in the survey was 2.4 people and they generated the equivalent of 5,782 room nights in 2011. - Brad Bradbury is tourism-marketing manager with Tourism Wells Gray

Funding helps upgrade employees Times Staff Could your employees use upgrade training? Small businesses in B.C. have access to up to $7,500 per employer (maximum $1,500 per employee) for workplace training that helps grow your employees' potential. To be eligible for the ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program (TSSP), you must employ fewer than 100 people and work in one of the following sectors: technology, clean tech and green economy, healthcare and social services, transportation, manufacturing, or natural gas. Eligible employees are those who either do

not have a high school diploma or do have a high school diploma but no recognized certification. Interested employers meet with a training coordinator for the program to determine training needs, develop a training plan for your employee(s), and coordinate appropriate courses. Training providers must also have specific credentials, but businesses have successfully applied for funding covering such skills as dispatching, software applications, bookkeeping and customer service, among many others. The funding is available until March 2013, first come, first served, or until all available

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Canadians show their love for small business: RBC survey Majority is willing to pay more to support small business in its community TORONTO/CNW/ An overwhelming majority of Canadians (94 per cent) believe that small businesses play a critical role in the growth of the economy and almost ninein-10 (88 per cent) view them as vital job creators, according to an RBC/Isis Reid survey. "The success and vitality of Canadian small businesses have played an important part in Canada faring well through these difficult economic times," said Mike Michell, national director, Small Business, RBC. "It's great to see that most Canadians view small businesses as the lifeblood of their com-

munities and are proud to give them their support." In fact, 61 per cent of Canadians say they would pay more for a product or service in order to support a small business in their community and eightin-10 (83 per cent) say they support small businesses in their community by doing business with them or promoting them. For those who show their loyalty, 72 per cent say the reason is simply that they like to support owners who live and do work in their community. "This type of consumer insight can help small businesses find the suc-

cess they're seeking," added Michell. "For example, small businesses should capitalize on local support by becoming more active in their community, highlighting their local roots and asking their best customers to promote them." The RBC survey also found that, when it comes to deciding which small businesses Canadians would support in their community, three-in-four (73 per cent) said word of mouth referrals was a factor, 68 per cent said it was the location of the business, while visibility in the community was the determining factor for half (51 per cent).

Raft River Rockhounds meet with Yellowhead Mining staff for a tour of the proposed copper-gold-silver mine at Harper Creek. Pictured are (l-r) Yellowhead chair Gregory Hawkins, Gary Wolfer, mine manager/site supervisor Ryan Papp, Bob Slingsby, Fred Roach, Rockhounds president Dave Cooper, and Johan Raes. Photo submitted

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Yellowhead Mining Inc. invited the Raft River Rockhounds to its Harper Creek copper-goldsilver exploration project for a tour on Aug. 9. Meeting at the core shack in Vavenby, members were shown core samples and maps of the mine area, learning about mineral identification and how the operation functions. General maintenance contractor Tim Pennell showed us the building where the core samples are sawed for analyzing. This

was very interesting to see how the operation functioned, and how everything comes together after receiving the core samples from the drilling sites. Club members were then taken to the different potential sites to see the layout of the proposed mine areas. We were able to break the rocks and found samples of copper. Raft River Rockhounds extends a huge thank you to Charlene Higgins, the Yellowhead vice president for environment, community and

First Nations relations, for arranging this tour, along with Yellowhead chair Gregory Hawkins and mine manager Ryan Papp. Rockhound club meetings are held once a month at our clubhouse, which is located at On Call Services, Highway 5, Blackpool. Coming up on Sept. 8 will be a tailgate barbeque and yard sale. Everyone will be welcome to browse and/or participate. For more information, please contact Dave Cooper 250587-6213.

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Times Staff Yellowhead Mining's exploration costs were lower for second quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter, according to the company's most recent financial and operating report. Reason given for the decreased activity was the company completed its feasibility study, which was filed March 29. Yellowhead had cash and cash equivalents of $6,864,129 as of June 30, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $15,668,987 as of Oct. 31, 2011. The company believes that it has sufficient funds on hand to advance through the permitting process. Yellowhead's focus going forward is expediting the development of the Harper Creek project southwest of Vavenby. Major activities include submittal of the environmental assessment report, and pursuing funding to develop the Harper Creek project. The feasibility study announced on March 2 demonstrated a 28-year project life at a milling rate of 70,000 tonnes per day (25.55Mt/y). The project as designed is expected to produce a total of 3.63 billion pounds of copper, 372,000 ounces of gold and 14 million ounces of silver contained

in concentrate. An updated resource estimate increased by 47 per cent the contained copper within the measured and indicated resource categories at a 0.2 per cent copper cut-off grade compared to the preliminary economic assessment. In the updated resource estimate at a 0.2 per cent copper cut-off grade the measured and indicated resources are: copper - 5.3 billion pounds, gold - 838,600 ounces and silver - 34 million ounces. The environmental assessment study at Harper Creek has been advanced with an ongoing comprehensive baseline study program. During the past eight months, Yellowhead completed the purchase of the Weyerhaeuser property in Vavenby for the concentrate rail load-out. The property has approximately 1,880 m of rail siding connecting to the Canadian National Railway's transcontinental line that passes through Vavenby. The company is seeking strategic partners and project financing to facilitate equipment orders and construction financing when permits are in place. For the full eight-month financial statements and management discussion and analysis, go to SEDAR at www.sedar.com or the company's web site, www.yellowheadmining.com.

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Heritage committee asks Canfor to rethink planning Editor’s Note: The following is an open letter to Don Kayne, CEO Canfor: Dear Sir: I am writing to you on behalf of the Wells Gray World Heritage Committee, a small but active group dedicated to furthering the candidacy of British Columbia’s fourth largest wilderness park for designation as a World Heritage Site: http://wellsgrayworldheritage.ca/. We commend you on your recent letter to the Vancouver Sun (16 July 2012), in which you caution the B.C. government to think carefully before opening up protected areas to logging. In the same letter, you go on to assert that Canfor will not support actions that overturn landscape objectives set through public planning processes unless there is full public consultation and support. We will not support actions that impact parks or critical habitat for species at risk. Map of Upper Clearwater highlights the portal viewscape - the terrain visible Unfortunately these from the road to Wells Gray Park. Submitted graphic assertions are difficult to reconcile with being betrayed by the same Ministry that initiactions currently being ated it. These points have been brought to the taken by planners at Canfor’s Vavenby mill. It is attention of your Vavenby planners. our position that efforts to establish several large Disregard for Species at Risk. You will cutblocks near Wells Gray Provincial Park bring be aware that British Columbia’s dwindling Canfor into conflict with two of your stated commountain caribou herds are now designated mitments, that is, to public process and species at as threatened in Canada, and that B.C. has risk. Further details are posted at: www.waysof. accepted provincial, national and international net/upper_clearwater_alert/home responsibility for their recovery. Different from Disregard for Public Process. In 1996 the moose and deer, which benefit from young B.C. Ministry of Forests entered into a mediated, forests, mountain caribou need old growth. The consensus-driven public process with the resiincreasing prevalence of young, regenerating dents of Upper Clearwater. The end product of forests across their range since about the 1960s this three-year process was a document entitled has worked against caribou in several ways, Guiding Principles for the Management of Land notably by reduced winter forage (tree-dwelling Resources in the Upper Clearwater Valley, now hair lichens) and increased predation by wolves regarded by many as our valley’s Magna Carta and cougar, otherwise sustained by browsefor forestry practice. The intent of the Guiding enhanced populations of moose and deer. Principles is clear: in exchange for community Early in the 1900s, some 90,000 ha of endorsement of three woodlots (1,350 ha) in mature and old forest in southern Wells Gray Upper Clearwater, valley residents are entitled to was lost to wildfire. The sudden disappearance expect that logging on Crown land within their of so much oldgrowth - and its subsequent viewscape will henceforth be restricted to small, replacement by young forests over an area three discrete incursions for removal of insect- or beetimes the size of the Bowron clearcut - had a tle-killed trees. devastating effect on the park’s caribou herds. The Guiding Principles were signed into effect A century later, however, the situation is beginin November 1999 by the Ministry of Forests ning to turn around as these same forests now District Manager. Apparently in light of subseenter the late seral stage and gradually acquire quent events around the mountain pine beetle, MoF has lately taken the position that the Guiding the attributes of old growth. As this process continues to unfold, Wells Gray will inevitaPrinciples endorse massive salvage logging in bly become less productive for moose, deer our valley. This is not true. For one thing, such and their predators, and more productive for an interpretation would leave Upper Clearwater mountain caribou. Some biologists are now residents with no concessions after three years cautiously optimistic that the Wells Gray herd of negotiations: an impossible situation. And for may actually achieve a degree of spontaneous another thing, it flies in the face of unanimous recovery in the decades ahead - a situation not agreement by the main architects of the Guiding expected to occur elsewhere. Principles (including RPFs, loggers, woodlot Many of the cut blocks proposed by your license holders, a lawyer, and Thompson Rivers Vavenby planners are situated in an area of low University faculty) that this public process is now

snowfall and hence high potential as winter habitat for moose and deer. Introducing progressive clearcuts in this portion of the Clearwater Valley will permanently return forest succession to an early seral stage, thereby promoting healthy predator populations during a period when Wells Gray’s mountain caribou might otherwise, as I say, be expected to recover. Forestry planners are accorded tremendous power to affect downstream outcomes. To take a literal example, earlier decisions to clearcut on the same slopes targeted by your Vavenby planners are largely responsible for five major flash floods between 1997 and 2001, each marked by a bridge washout and subsequent road closure lasting up to a week. The downstream cost to B.C. taxpayers has been in the order of $7,000,000 for bridge replacement alone. It is our view that the “downstream” costs of transforming Upper Clearwater’s viewscape - Wells Gray’s main portal - from wilderness into clearcuts will be very much greater still. According to latest figures, proximity to Wells Gray Park injects more than $20,000,000 into the community of Clearwater each year. The Wells Gray World Heritage Committee joins me in calling upon Canfor to urge closer alignment

between your Vavenby planner’s proposal and the needs of valley residents, mountain caribou, and a thriving wilderness tourism industry. At the same time, we also call upon the Honorable Terry Lake, Minister of Environment and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson, to establish a moratorium on industrial timber extraction within the Upper Clearwater viewscape (see map) until such time as a comprehensive, province-wide discussion on its best and highest use can be undertaken. In closing, it seems appropriate to draw attention to a few of the positive initiatives now underway in our valley. One of these is a collaborative effort by Upper Clearwater residents and the Land Conservancy of British Columbia to create a wildlife corridor linking the two southern arms of Wells Gray: www. waysofenlichenment.net/wells/corridor_project. Another is the Wells Gray TRU Wilderness Centre now being constructed by Thompson Rivers University, and intended to promote learning and research about forest ecosystems. Both of these projects offer considerable scope for partnerships with forward-thinking companies like the one you recently portrayed in the Vancouver Sun. Trevor Goward, spokesperson Wells Gray World Heritage Committee)

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Trip to Azure Lake Sandra Holmes

Serenity concert Above: Members of Cod Gone Wild make the audience go wild during a concert at Serenity Center near Birch Island on Saturday evening, Aug. 18. Pictured are (l-r) Roy Kawano, Chad "Rhino" Carter, Anjuli Otter and lead singer Andrew Mercer. Right: Joanne Stacey, lead singer with the ﬁvemember band Sister Girl from Revelstoke, belts out a song . Photos by Keith McNeill

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blue sky seemed to include us in the awardwinning picture that was our surroundings. Our genial and energetic skipper and guide, Ray, gave us some reference points and topics to think about when he stopped mid-lake to talk about the geology of the area, the various mountains and the amazing effect of glaciation. A highlight was stopping to photograph the ospreys and their babies situated high in their nest at the top of a dead tree. Kingfishers, loons and a variety of ducks also provided interest along the way as we whizzed past campsites, kayakers and canoeists. On through the river joining Azure and Clearwater Lakes and into Azure Lake we sped. The amazing color of the water, the multitude of waterfalls,

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Last December, a Clearwater Lakes Tour package for two was donated as a prize to help raise money for the local Food Bank. Murray Stockton, a long-time volunteer at the Food Bank, drew my name as the winner of the prize. I can’t express enough thanks to the Jones family for donating such an amazing experience. On Thursday August 16, Murray Stockton and I enjoyed a day in Paradise. The trusty powerboat Merganser was loaded and ready to depart for Rainbow Falls at 10:30. Murray and I, along with six other Canadians, a couple from Luxemburg, and an Italian tourist and a German tourist climbed aboard. We were comfortable amid carefully stowed camping gear, supplies for camps along the way and coolers of food and drink. Two canoes were lashed to the roof of the boat for the lucky foursome who was being ferried to Rainbow Falls and intended to canoe back. The day was pristine. “Just like being in National Geographic,” I kept saying as the stunning scenery, mirror calm water and brilliant

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still full of melt water, glaciers on the shady sides of the mountains were all too breathtaking to remember to take picture. When we arrived at Rainbow Falls, our guide lead us along the sandy beach to the trapper’s cabin where we wondered at all the whittled signs telling of people who had enjoyed the campsite and the places they were from. We walked to Rainbow Falls, amid the mossy gnome homes and lush vegetation thriving in the mist from the falls. Colorful mushrooms, toadstools and fungus lent an air of elfin mystery. Blueberries and huckleberries were abundant, making the walk back to lunch slow and tasty. After a delicious lunch topped off with s’mores and the most decadent hot chocolate I have ever tasted, it was time for some folks to go for a canoe ride and others to have a swim. Azure Lake, with its fresh feed of glacial waterfalls was an exhilarating place to swim. The bay we were in was shallow enough to have warm water in pools and the rest was like being in the bathtub with the cold water running; very refreshing on that hot summer day. All too soon we packed up and headed back to reality. I cannot thank the Jones family enough for their generous gift of this trip for two to Rainbow Falls. And I cannot thank them enough for their generosity in supporting the Food Bank by donating this trip. It is a trip I highly recommend. And thank you to Ray, for being such a gracious and energetic guide and skipper.

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Robson Beaudry holds a golden eagle (used by the Khazaks for hunting) in a Khazak village called Hemu in northern Xinjiang Province, China (near where the borders of Kazakstan, China, Russian and Mongolia converge). The young man from Clearwater recently toured northern China. Photo submitted

On the road in northern China

Robson Beaudry

Why do I travel? I think about that often. After two years in Hong Kong, I came to the conclusion that I was going to travel in mainland China ... alone. I’m not sure why really. I hadn’t been back to Canada for nearly a year, part of me wanted to return home. However, another part of me felt the traveling was necessary, that there was something more to be captured before I left East Asia, that there was something left that I needed to do. So I set out on my journey with a small backpack and a basic understanding of the Chinese language. I travelled on trains to begin with. I’d be lying if I said they weren’t overcrowded or uncomfortable, but there’s something special about traveling by train (not to mention they’re the cheapest way to travel in China). Watching the Chinese landscape slowly scroll I was overcome by the immensity of the land I was travelling over. It’s a feeling that you simply don’t get in a plane. I finally arrived in Xinjiang province: one of the least developed provinces in China. This region was originally inhabited by a Central Asian people called the Uyghurs. However, I could see this was a place in transition. With oil discovered in the region, the energy hungry Chinese government has been quick to “develop” the region, and encourage millions of Han Chinese to move into the area. Despite this, it was still an area rich in character and history. I continued north, venturing into more and more remote areas. Eventually I reached a point where the borders of Mongolia,

Kazakhstan, Russia, and China begin to converge. It was here that I began to travel to villages that could only be reached by horse or by foot. These villages were inhabited by Khazaks, incredible horseman who herded everything from camels to cattle in the taiga forests. It was here that I was truly alone; no one spoke English, many people didn’t even speak Chinese. I became very introspective at this point, and I spent much of my time writing down my thoughts in a beaten up notepad. My travelling was no longer about meeting new people and seeing cool things. Rather, it was now about looking, about understanding. I was now in a situation vastly different to what I was used to and I suppose in essence, this was what I was looking for in my travels. By economic indicators, these villagers were “undeveloped”. They had no running water, limited material goods, and most of their food came from the animals that they herded. Yet these people did not seem any less happy than those in Hong Kong; a city in the same country yet worlds away. Nor did they seem any less happy than those of us here in Clearwater. It’s amazing what you can learn from people you can barely communicate with. One morning after emerging from the yurt where I had spent the night, my eyes caught the last vestige of the sunrise . I looked at the alpine landscape that surrounded me, at the goats being herded in the distance, at the lake that was nestled nearby. I looked for a long time, unsure of what I was feeling. It was then that I realized it was

time. I was ready to go home. I went back in the yurt, grabbed my backpack and began what would be a long trek home. Countless days would be spent hiking, riding in buses, taking trains, flying over the Pacific Ocean, and finally driving back to Clearwater. Yet each step I took from that point on brought me closer to home. Now I’m back. I get up in the morning, go to work, see friends, visit with my family. Whenever I return home, it’s almost as if nothing has changed. Yet it has, I’ve changed. I did things in China I didn’t know that I was capable of. So in the end, I’m brought back to that same question. Why do I travel? I suppose I still can’t answer that question for sure. So many of the things to gain from travelling are not readily apparent, or even describable. I don’t know how I knew it was time to return home that day, or whether I gained everything I had hoped for from my travels. But I do know that I have a better understanding of a people and their way of life. That I have a new perspective on life, with material wealth suddenly seeming far less important to me. Perhaps most importantly however, I now feel ready for the next step in my life. On Aug. 25 I depart for the Middle East to begin my university education. I really must at this point thank the Clearwater Times for its generous bursary to aid me with my studies, and to the numerous others who have supported my education in other ways. More travels await, perhaps in the future I will have a better idea of why I’m travelling. Then again perhaps not. I suppose some things in life do not have to be explained.

Secwepemc gather in Chu Chua Simpcw First Nation's Mercedes Boyce dances during the Secwepemc Gathering hosted in Chu Chua, Aug. 17 to 19. The gathering consisted of cultural interaction, traditional games, entertainment, meals, baseball, activities and dancing for all ages. The event presented Secwepemc culture, and provided a positive opportunity for interaction amongst the Secwepemc people and the public. This year's theme was "Celebration of Family", and marked the 28th annual event. Photo by Glenn Reid

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The lack of a Bantam softball team in Clearwater has opened up an opportunity for a young man from Clearwater. Taylor Rhodes played with various local squads as he came up through the ranks with Clearwater Minor Ball, often against teams from Chilliwack. Last year, when they heard he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be playing because there was no Bantam-level team in Clearwater, staff with the Chilliwack Vipers Bantam A team invited him to play with them. Because of the distance, he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to participate in every practice with the team. However, he has been to tournaments, and lately that has paid off with medals. The Vipers started off the season by winning bronze in a

Taylor Rhodes shows off the gold medal he won in the provincial U16 softball championships and the bronze from the Western Canadians. The Clearwater youth plays with the Chilliwack Vipers Bantam A Photo by Keith McNeill team. Fleetwest tournament - not too bad, considering it was a Midget event. July 6 - 8 the Vipers competed in

World Cerebral Palsy Challenge coming up soon in September mountains to promote healthy lifestyles and to support children and adults living with cerebral This September, the Cerebral palsy. Palsy Association of British The money raised from the Columbia (CPABC) will join challenge in B.C. will be used cerebral palsy associations to improve the lives of the over around the world in launching 12,000 people living with cerethe 2012 World Cerebral Palsy bral palsy across the province. Challenge. Coworkers, school classes, Participants will climb virtual families, and friends are encouraged to form teams of four and sign up for the chalROYAL CANADIAN LEGION lenge. Each BRANCH 259 participant 257 Glen Road â&#x20AC;˘ Clearwater will receive Bar a pedometer Open Meat Draw 3-5pm. 1 pm to track their 50/50 at 4pm daily steps, Queen of Hearts 50/50 5pm which they record on the 17 CHANCES TO WIN interactive Non Legion members please sign in at the door. website. Other Must be 19 years or older activities, from cycling to using a wheel-

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the provincial softball tournament and went undefeated to win the gold. The local backcatcher showed his

prowess during a skills competition at the tournament, winning the throwing contest with a 320-foot toss. They followed up the provincial win by competing in the Western Canadians in Strathmore, Alberta on Aug. 9 - 12. Playing against teams from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, the Vipers brought home bronze medals. This was Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third time to the Western Canadians twice with Clearwater teams and once with Chilliwack. Competition at the Westerns was intense. In the semi-final game the score was 4- 2 with the Vipers behind going into the seventh inning. With three on base, Taylor made a hit, tying up the score. The Vipers then scored seven runs in the eighth inning to take third place overall.

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Sports Prepare before boating Submitted Waterways have been areas of heartbreak to the families of those who say they don’t need a lifejacket. “It is astounding to note,” a 2010 Transport Canada report reads, “that in exposure to boating, where the most frequent injury incidents involve capsizing and falling overboard, non-swimmers and weak swimmers continue to boat without a floatation device, and drown as a result.” Even consummate swimmers have great difficulty putting a lifejacket on once they’ve fallen in the water, especially when it is as cold as the water usually is in Canada. Sudden exposure to cold water triggers an automatic gasp reflex that causes people to inhale a litre or more of icy water. Without a lifejacket, death is moments away.

Seeking the mighty chinook Tumbler Ridge residents Ken and Jen Marsel angle for chinook salmon on the Clearwater River at the Kettle on Tuesday - the last day of the annual fishery held each August on the river. The couple caught several fish during their stay and even let a 25-pounder go (a female loaded with eggs). Ken Marsel has relatives in the area and has been fishing the Clearwater every year since he was 12 Photo by Keith McNeill years old.

Clearwater chinook ﬁshery slow Times Staff The annual chinook fishery held each August on the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers was quite slow this year, with low returns of chinook expected, federal fisheries officer Monte Bromley has reported. “The angling effort was lower than usual likely due to the expected low chinook return and also higher than usual water on the Clearwater and North Thompson for this time of year. The higher water can make it more challenging for anglers to catch salmon,” he said. “We will have to wait until DFO (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) does their annual fish count in the fall to see what kind of numbers we got for spawning escapement,” he added.

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that almost half of all boating fatalities are alcohol-related. Both federal and provincial statutes exist to try to slow down alcohol related tragedies on the water. The mind numbing effect that alcohol has on boaters can be almost doubled by sun, wind and waves. In an experiment called the Drinking and Boating Test, a mixed group of boaters manoeuvred through a obstacle course before and following consumption of alcohol. Even with minute blood levels of alcohol, participants knocked into dummy people in the water and they frequently failed to negotiate throughways.

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VANCOUVER - A Victoria businessman is heading up a proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery in Kitimat. David Black, chairman and owner of Black Press, announced Aug. 17 he wants to build a world scale oil refinery at Kitimat, B.C. Black told a news conference in Vancouver he is submitting an environmental assessment application to build a "world scale" oil refinery on behalf of Kitimat Clean Ltd., a company owned by Black. The application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office is expected this fall. The proposed refinery would be big enough to process all the diluted David Black shows a sample of thick bitumen from the Alberta oil bitumen carried by Enbridge's prosands. His proposal would keep diluted bitumen from being shipped posed Northern Gateway pipeline. in bulk from the B.C. coast. Black owns more than 70 newspapers, Black said he has had extensive including the Clearwater Times. Tom Fletcher/Black Press photo discussions with Enbridge and other players in the Canadian oil industry, but none has so far offered to back the day of diesel, 100,000 barrels per day of gasoline and project. 50,000 barrels per day of kerosene or aviation fuel, Black said he will use his own money to finance the proposal through environmental assessment, which refined from heavy oil. Among those attending the news conference was he expects to cost several million dollars. After that, Art Sterritt, executive director of the Coastal First he said investors would be needed to complete it, Nations, a group in the Kitimat area that has strongly assuming both the refinery and the pipeline receive opposed the pipeline proposal. Sterritt disputed approval. He has had preliminary meetings with Kitimat and Black's assertion that a B.C. refinery "solves half of the problem" with exported oil by shipping refined Terrace councils, as well as the Haisla and Kitselas gasoline, jet fuel and diesel in tankers instead of heavy First Nations in the region. The proposed site is a crude. Those products have their own risks, Sterritt 3,000-hectare Crown industrial property between said. Terrace and Kitimat. Black pointed out that without marine shipments Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan spoke by phone of those fuels, the remote coastal communities Sterritt to the news conference, offering encouragement for represents would not be able to function. The lighter the proposal. But Black acknowledged he does not yet fuel products are still an environmental hazard, but have formal support from communities or investors. they dissipate much more quickly and do not persist "I see myself as a catalyst to make this happen," said Black, who first proposed the idea to the province for many years like spilled heavy crude, he said. NDP energy critic John Horgan was also skeptical. and the industry seven years ago when he was chair"At this point, it's a proposal without business partman of the B.C. Progress Board. ners and without First Nations and local community Black is working with Glenn McGinnis, a consultsupport," Horgan said. "It doesn't change our position ing engineer and former manager of the Ioco oil refin[opposing] the Enbridge Northern Gateway project." ery in Port Moody. Black said the refinery will mean nearly 6,000 con"We want it [the Kitimat refinery] to be the cleanstruction jobs over a five-year period, 3,000 permaest and greenest upgrading and refining site in the nent jobs at the refinery and tax revenue for various world," McGinnis said. levels of government. The refinery would produce 240,000 barrels per

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Volcanologist plans tour of Canada’s valley of ﬁre and ice Times Staff Join vulcanologist Cathie Hickson for a guided bus and walking tour of the world-class volcanic history of southern Wells Gray Park. The tour will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1. Local participants will gather at the Infocenter at 11 a.m. to meet the bus from Kamloops. The fee of $45 (from Clearwater or $75 from Kamloops) will cover the cost of the bus, a bag lunch, and a dinner at the Upper Clearwater Hall. Stops will include Spahats Falls, the Clearwater Overlook, Canyonlands Trail, the Mushbowl and Helmcken Falls, finishing at the Upper Clearwater

Community Hall. Following a buffet dinner, the vulcanologist will give an illustrated talk that should end at 7:30. Hickson is the only geologist to witness the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens up close and live to tell the tale. Since then she has had a brilliant career studying volcanoes worldwide. “I am thrilled to kick off Wells Gray World Heritage Year,” she said. “The Clearwater Valley is an amazing place which I was lucky to explore as a student, unraveling some of its volcanic secrets. Sharing this incredible story of fire and ice with others is always a joy. I have a spectacular day planned!”

Formerly with the Geological Survey of Canada, Hickson now works on creating clean renewable electric energy from volcanic heat inside the Earth’s crust. “Managing geothermal exploration in six countries keeps Cathie on the go,” said Wells Gray World Heritage Year co-organizer Trevor Goward, “so we’re very lucky to have her for this kick-off event.” The trip will include short walks and sturdy footware is recommended, as is appropriate clothing such as rain gear. Hickson’s tour kicks off Wells Gray World Heritage Year: a yearlong series of no-cost tours, hikes, field courses, lectures,

Cathie Hickson wears a hard hat and carries an ice axe as she explores the mountains of British Columbia, looking at volcanoes. Times file photo and children’s events hosted by Thompson Rivers University and Trevor Goward’s Edgewood Blue. Wells Gray World Heritage Year celebrates the opening of the Wells

Gray TRU Wilderness Centre in 2013 and promotes learning and research in Wells Gray Provincial Park. It runs from September 2012 through October 2013.

Reverend Graham Brownmiller bids goodbye to NT Pastoral Charge One of my favorite musicals is “Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz” and it chronicles the life and times of those characters that we so briefly meet in the classic “Wizard of Oz.” In this musical there is a duet between Elphaba, that one whom we typically regard as ‘wicked’, and Glinda, that one whom is typically seen as ‘good’. They have known each other for many years for much of their lives - and at a crucial part of the story, they find themselves together. And when they find themselves together, they sing the song “For Good” which speaks to me in many ways. The song contains these words: “I’ve heard it said / That people comes into our lives for a reason / Bringing something we must learn / And we are led / To those who help us most to grow / If we let them / And we help them in return / Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true / But I know I’m who I am today / Because I

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knew you” As I write this I am preparing for my departure from the North Thompson; when you read it, I will probably be on the road. I am in a bit of emotional turmoil as I prepare to leave, as I am excited about the future, and at the same time, grieving the leaving of this place that has become home over the past three years. As the song above speaks to me, I know that I have been learning from the amazing people of the North Thompson Pastoral Charge (the Church of St Paul (Barriere) and Clearwater United Church) and also many others in these communities. Our lives were brought together for learning and for fun and frivolity, for joyful moments and moments of grief and

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sadness; we experienced and shared in grace and the love of God. As I leave, I know that I leave a better person for having had the experience and encounter of each person here. “For Good” continues: “Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? / But because I knew you / I have been changed for good ... So much of me / Is made from what I learned from you / You’ll be with me / Like a handprint

on my heart” As a Christian pastor (and I have preached this message) I find many parallels between this song and the Christian story: the disciples, so moved by the teachings of their Rabbi Jesus, continue the story beyond his life. We disciples, even today, are so moved by the teachings of Jesus that we continue to tell that story here and now. I have been so moved and touched by the stories of the Christ lived out by these disciples in this place, in this time, that I can do nothing but tell the story and celebrate that the presence of Jesus the Christ is alive and well in the world and in these churches small as they might be. I can do nothing

but tell the story and celebrate the joy and sorrow that has been experienced here. I can do nothing but

say thanks for the wise counsel and the steadfast faith that I have received and witnessed in this valley.

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Fresh local tomatoes ripe off the vine make a great tasting salsa Simone Jennings For me a fresh tomato off the vine is one of the best parts of summer. This time of year tomatoes are in abundance, and one of my favorite ways to use them is in salsa. Salsa made with fresh, locally grown ingredients is so much tastier than the store bought variety and it can be a nutritious snack. Tomatoes are low in sugar and calories and are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. They are also a great source of the antioxidant called lycopene, which is thought to help prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene is more readily absorbed from cooked tomatoes so cooking and canning salsa is

a good way to preserve tomatoes for the winter months. The one nutrition downfall to salsa is that it can be high in sodium, but if you're making your own you can control the amount of salt you use. Fresh herbs and spicy peppers provide so much flavor that excess salt is unnecessary. Here is a fresh salsa recipe that makes a great appetizer or can be served on fish or chicken. 2 cups fresh roma tomatoes, diced 1 red pepper, roasted and diced

1 cup black beans (optional) 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 2 limes, juiced 1/2-1 jalapeño, seeds removed (use jalapenos as per your heat preference) 1 tsp cumin Salt to taste Roast the red pepper by placing under the broiler. Allow the skin to blacken and crack, using tongs to turn frequently. You want to blacken the skin but not burn the flesh. When the pep-

per is black on all cherry or grape can sides remove from be roasted whole. the oven and place Larger tomatoes in a paper bag or a can be halved or bowl and cover with quartered. Place plastic wrap. Allow washed tomatoes the pepper to sit for on a baking sheet at least five minutes covered with tin before peeling off the foil, drizzle with blackened skin and olive oil and roast removing the core at 450Û F for twenty and seeds. Chop the to forty minutes, Simone Jennings cooled pepper and until the tomato the rest of the ingreskins have popped dients and combine and are browning. with cumin and salt to your taste. Serve as is with fresh herbs on pasta or put in the blender and Don't feel like making salsa puree into a sauce (drain off but need a quick way to use some of the excess liquid first). up extra tomatoes? You can - Former Clearwater resident try roasting them with garlic, onions, and a little salt and pep- Simone Jennings is a registered dietitian with Interior Health. per. Small tomatoes such as

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Aug. 28: Farmers Market, 9am – 12pm. Every Saturday. 73 W ONT Hwy. Register 250-828-5400 250-674-3444 for info Sept. 14: Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House. 6:30 – 7:30. Aug. 29: First Fish Ceremony. Raft River Viewing Platform Sept 15: Antique Engine Show, Farmers’ Market – Elks parking lot. Aug. 29: Parent-Child Mother goose. 10:30 – 11:30, 3157 Galiano Rd, Vavenby. Free. Come for songs, stories, etc. 250-674-2600 for info.

Sept 16: 3rd Sunday Seniors Social. Wells Gray Inn, 12:30 – 2:30.

Aug. 30: Ambassador Program Coronation, 7 pm @ NTVIC

Sept. 18: Service Canada comes to Clearwater. 224 Candle Creek Road. Community Resource Centre.

Sept. 1: Meat Draw, 3-5 pm, 17 draws. Legion Branch 259, Glen Road.

Sept. 18: Regular council meeting. 132 Station Road., 7 – 9 pm

Sept. 1: Guided bus / walking tour of the volcanic history of Clearwater Valley. Meet WG Info Centre 11 am., Register 250-828-5400

Sept. 20-24: Provincial Winter Fair @ Barriere Fall Fair grounds.

Sept. 1: NT Fall Fair Family Dance, 7 pm @ NTVIC. Music: Gordy West Band. Tickets at the door.

Sept. 23: NT Arts Council meeting, Blackpool Hall, 2pm

Sept. 22: Terry Fox run. Starts at Sportsplex parking lot

Sept. 1: Farmers’ Market, 73 W Old North Thompson Hwy. 9 am – noon. Info call Ann 250-674-3444

Oct. 7: Guided tours – Mind of the Deer – Pioneer Ways in the Clearwater Valley. Register 250-828-5400

Sept. 1-3: NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Barriere

Oct. 21: Guided tour: Pioneer school Days. Register 250-828-5400

Sept. 4: Regular Council meeting. 132 Station road. 7-9 pm

Nov 10: Explore Wells Gray the way it used to be. Register 250-828-5400

Sept. 7-8: Canoe Regatta. www.clearwatercanoeregatta.com

Clearwater Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm from May to Oct. on the IWE grounds opposite Brookﬁeld Mall.

Sept. 9: Guided Tours; Ring of Clear Water – The Fishes of Wells Gray.

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the month watch for posters. Doors open 6:30 pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May except Nov. Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Raccoon StrongStart at Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart at Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, To register call Kerry at 250-674-2600 ext 227 • Community Baptist Jr. Youth Gr. 5, 6, 7 - 7-8:30pm • Community Baptist Sr. Youth Gr. 8-10 - 7-9:30pm HEALTH & HEALING • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

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House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - every Friday from 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – every Tues 9am, 12 & 5:30pm at Skills Center. Info call Kim 674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice Society every 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion Building.

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RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS ﬁeld. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Clearwater Walks – Strollers & Striders, Mon. 12:30 & Wed 5:30pm, meet at YCS. Info 250-674-7082. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. Classes at 10-11am 250-6740001 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Meets the last Thursday of the month at 2:00 at the public library All seniors are welcome

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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Career Opportunities HSSE Supervisor Competition #BU12-0012 We have an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, Security & Environment Supervisor in BC. The successful candidate can be located in either lower mainland or Okanagan area. Responsibilites: Health, Safety, Security and Environment support to the Ready Mix, Aggregate, and Landscape divisions in Metro Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, the Shuswapp and Central BC, not limited to these locations. Duties: promote job safety and environment awareness; implement acceptable working methods and practices; compliant with Safety responsibilities; and champion on defined HSSE topics. You will have 5 years of HSSE experience and have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information. Qualifications should include: Construction Safety Officer and a combination of education and experience. Extensive travel will be required. Submit your resume by quoting competition number by August 31, 2012 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com Visit www.burnco.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an in- terview will be contacted.

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or fax to: (204) 632-8575. Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information. EXPERIENCED PARTS person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. Wanted: Someone to dig 18 postholes 2 ft deep by contract only. Ph 250-674-2344

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiﬁed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

Need Cleaning top to bottom? Anywhere in NT Valley. Call for low rates: 250-256-1557

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Mechanical Supervisor for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca CHAINSAW MECHANIC/OPERATOR: Asplundh AU2312 CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212A CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A LUMBER PILERS: Woodco JU0912 FLAGGERS with LEVEL 3 FIRST AID: Controlling Trafﬁc JU1812 FARM LABOURER/PICKER: Carl’s Market Garden JU3112 COOK: Barriere A&W AU0712 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED : NT Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672

SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. • Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

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Jr. Forestry Technician: Part-time/Clearwater #0813 Lodge Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #0812 Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor: #0811 Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant: #0810 Skate Club Coach: Seasonal/Clearwater #0809 Casual Labourer: 2-2 day positions/Clearwater #0808 Piano Player: PT/Clearwater #0807 Trafﬁc Control Person: Casual/Clearwater #0806 Breakfast Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0802 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #0801 Chocolate Maker Helper: FT/Clearwater #0726 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0724 Sport shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #0723 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater/Quesnel/ Williams Lake #0722 Restaurant Server: PT/Little Fort #0719 Line Cook: PT to FT/Little Fort #0718 Servers: 2 positions/Blue River #0711 Line Cook: 3 positions/Blue River #0710 Gas & Propane Jockey: FT/Clearwater #0709 Industrial Automotive Parts Person: FT/Clw #0706 Customer Service Employee: 3 positions FT/PT Little Fort #0623 Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615 Live In Motel Manager: FT/Clearwater #0611 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507

GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Sept. 13th – Introduction Computer Training Workshop Thurs. Sept. 20th – Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Aug. 30th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Please call Call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Thursday Sept 6th from 1:00 to 3:00. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) School Bus Drivers, Clearwater, BC School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for Relief School Bus Drivers. The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers licence with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s road test. Those individuals who have submitted an application in the last six (6) months will be considered and need not reapply. Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license • An Air Brake Endorsement • A recent driver’s abstract If you have the above qualifications, please submit written applications by 4:00 pm. on Friday September 7, 2012 to: Irene Cederholm School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 750 Woreby Rd Clearwater, BC 250-674-3224

Journeyman Millwright Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP) 250-672-9727 GSFP is in Barriere, 60km north of Kamloops in the spectacular lake strewn North Thompson. It manufactures cedar and specialty lumber. Compensation is competitive, with beneﬁts, proﬁt share and safety incentives for this permanent, fulltime position. Minimum Skills: • Must be a “Self Starter” that can follow both oral and written instructions • A safe, positive attitude, combined with an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. • The ability to safely plan and organize job tasks and maintain written records. • Available to work various shifts. Experience: Journeyman Millwright with Red Seal Certs. Applicants must have pneumatic and hydraulic experience. Apply by e-mailing your resume to: dandoyle@telus.net Attention: Dan Doyle, Sawmill Superintendent with “Millwright” in subject line. A full job description is available on request.

Apprentice Electrician Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP) 250-672-9727 GSFP is in Barriere, 60km north of Kamloops in the spectacular lake strewn North Thompson. It manufactures cedar and specialty lumber. Compensation is competitive, with beneﬁts, proﬁt share and safety incentives for this permanent, fulltime position. You will learn all aspects of being an industrial electrician with opportunities to work on PLCs and other mill electronics. Minimum Skills: • Must be a “Self Starter” that can follow both oral and written instructions. • A safe, positive attitude, combined with an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. • The ability to safely plan and organize job tasks and maintain written records. • Must be able to work various shifts. Education & Experience: • 1st , 2nd or 3rd year Apprenticeship or completion of a Pre-Apprentice program • Completion of high school Credentials Apply by e-mailing your resume to: dandoyle@telus.net Attention: Dan Doyle, Sawmill Superintendent with “Apprentice” in subject line. A full job description is available on request.

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com WANTED: Class 1 truck drivers and/or Owner Operators to haul logs in the Mackenzie area for Duz Cho Logging. Must submit resume along with driver’s abstract and be able to meet all safety standards. Please send application to joydcllp@gmail.com or fax 250-997-5430.

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Computer Services Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas). Ph. 250-674-1032

Misc Services Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Addition for sale. 10’ x 36’. Vinyl siding exterior, drywall interior. As is, where is. $700. Includes wood heater. Call 250-587-6151. Beautiful Yamaha house organ & bench. Double keyboard, percussion, orchestral instruments, bass ﬂoor peddles. $700.00 Excellent cond. 250-676-9436 For sale: 7 yr old enthusiastic quarter horse cross gelding. Great feet, used on trails. $1,600; 9 yr old registered quarter horse gelding. Quiet, well built, used on trails. $2,200. Ph 250-674-1323 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Feed & Hay Good quality hay - round bales Alfalfa/timothy/orchard grass 1st & 2nd cut 1,000 - 1,200 # bales, $50.00 - $70.00; Cow/bedding/mulch 800# bales, $20.00 - $40.00 Quantity prices available. 250-677-4427 Lvg msg

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STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

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Appliances Looking for broken washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves. Reconditioned appliances in good working order available at North River Appliance. Call Doug at 250-674-0079.

Flea Markets FLEA MARKET: Barriere Curling Rink on Sept. 15, 2012, from 9am-1pm. Come, have fun, 50/50 draw. Open to donations. To book a table call 250-672-9391.

Food Products MacLennan Farms has young grass ﬁnished beef & lean grass ﬁnished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

Garage Sales 4321 Dunsmuir Rd., Sept 1-3, Sept 8-9, 10am-2pm both weekends. 4824 Summers Rd. Sep 1-3, 9am start. Lots of stuff. 250672-9386

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1705 Yellowhead Hwy, Birch Island area, 3 bdrm home & outbuildings on 24 acres, $349,000. See 1036 on www.fsboc.com 250-674-3391

Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-819-7967 Barriere: 3 bdrm home, NP/NS DD/RR, Avail Sep.1. $950/mo. 250-672-1884 Barriere/Louis Creek: 1 bdrm home on 9.5 acres. $850/mo 250-690-7244 Clearwater: 3 bdrm home. Incl sat tv, internet, util and laundry. $900/mo. 250-674-2465 CLW - 2 Bed House for rent. $1050/m inc util. NS, Ref Req. Avail Oct 1. 250-674-1313 or skoroll@telus.net. Two bdrm MH w/family rm, carport, 4 appl, wood heater. $625/mo. Site #9, Thompson Crossing, 121 Ferry Road, Clearwater BC. 250-587-6151 Vavenby: 5 bdrm / Hobby farm. Avail Oct. 1. $1100/mo. Call Randy 250-674-8288 Vavenby: Spacious 3 bdrm home. On half acre. $750/mo Call Randy 250-674-8288

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Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Ask us about our Free Rent option! Please cal 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 dbrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Aug 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041

Misc for Rent Clearwater: Trailers, house & a cabin for rent @ Brookﬁeld Trailer Park. For more info call Brent @ 250-674-1993

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ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work. For more info. $2800 OBO. 1-250-523-9762. (Logan Lake)

Recreational/Sale 1983 Vanguard 9.5’ Hunting Camper special w/awing. $1500. Ph. 250-674-3616

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Suites, Lower Barriere: 1bdrm suite. $750/ mo, hydro/heat incl. 778-2202148. Clearwater: Newer 2-bdrm 1200 sq ft daylight bsmt suite. 6 app. Prvt entry. NS/NP. Ref. req. $875/mo. Elec/heat incl. 250-674-3109. Clearwater: Suites for rent. $600/mo. Incl sat tv, internet, util & laundry. 250-674-2465

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Barriere: Detroiter 12’ x 60’ mobile home. Has storage addition. $16,000 obo. 250-6722162 Louis Creek: 2 bdrm 2bath, FSWD, Propane furnace w/pellet stove, NS/RR. Pets neg. $600/mo (sr’s disc,) + util + $300DD. 250-457-9280 betw. 8am-9pm. Avail imm.

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Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere: 10 acres on Glengrove. Paved Rd., power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

Duplex/4 Plex Clearwater: Older duplex on 1/2 acre, 10 min from town. Great rental property. Asking $174,900. Flat lot w/easy access. Back lane & frontage near Hwy. Always rented, 1 side - 3 bdrm, other side 5 bdrm. 2 sep laundry. Great for daycare, group home, etc. Sep ent. Upgrades incl septic ﬁeld, pellet stove, hot water tank, furnace & much more. Needs some tlc. Great potential. Owners will consider trades in Kelowna area. Contact property manager @ 250-674-0188 Ask for Julie.

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Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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Notice is hereby given that Council will be considering requests for permissive tax exemptions as per Section 224 (a) of the Community Charter. Permissive Tax Exemption Application forms will be available at the District of Clearwater office at 132 Station Road until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-profit organizations and places of worship wishing to be exempt from paying property taxes must apply to the District by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 to be considered. At the Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 Regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Council will consider requests received by the September 26th deadline. Groups wishing to make a presentation at the October 9th meeting must contact the District office by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 to request time on the Council agenda. Please call Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance at 250-674-2257 if you have any questions.

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Else Katherine Moors July 7, 1918 - August 19, 2012

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North Thompson Food Action promotes eat local message Submitted We are what we eat. The choices we make about what we eat obviously affect our bodies: how we look, how we feel, and how healthy we are. But the choices we make about what we consume also affect the world we live in. The health of the environment is also affected by how we grow food and food distribution systems. The less food travels from field to plate, the less impact our food consumption has on the environment. To improve the sustainability of our food systems, the message is simple: eat local as much as possible. To help spread the ‘eat local’ message and the bigger picture of making choices that contribute to sustainable living, the North Thompson Food Action Network has created a website about local food security: www.bcfoodactionnetwork.com. The website will be officially launched at the North Thompson Fall Fair, Sept. 1 - 3, where the North Thompson Food Action Network will have a booth complete with information, giveaways, and a demonstration of the website. What is food security? “Community food security exists when all citizens obtain a safe, personally acceptable, nutritious diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes healthy choices, community self reliance and equal access for everyone.” - Bellows and Hamm, 2003. What does that mean? Local food secu-

rity means that people have access the foods of their choice (this could include natural, organic, and/or local food) and people have access to a nutritious diet. Healthy eating is promoted and local food is emphasized. Why is food security important? Food security is one factor that contributes to a more sustainable world. Local food security reduces fossil fuels used to transport food and the greenhouse gasses associated with the burning of those fossil fuels. Local food security supports smaller-scale producers, which promotes a wider variety of crops and seed diversity. This in turn reduces potential food shortages that could result if larger producers’ monocrops fail. How can the North Thompson Food Action website help me? The website is a one-stop shop for information related to food in the North Thompson Valley. You will find business directories and maps for a wide variety of food and agriculture businesses from food producers, processors, retailers, restaurants, farmer’s markets, feed and seed retailers, fishing and hunting outfitters, and more. You can learn more about healthy eating or why and how to eat locally. Gain gardening tips, access local fishing and hunting information, or learn more about our local wild food. Keep current with the “Blogs & News” and “Events Calendar”. Share delicious recipes that could include local food

ingredients. The website offers much more, including a little something for everyone. The website is intended for all people of the North Thompson, from food producers to consumers, and everyone in between. Your input is valued and there is currently a survey requesting your feedback on the homepage. If you complete the brief survey by Sept. 7, (it takes two minutes to complete), you will be entered into a draw to win a dinner for two at the High Five Diner in Little Fort ($50 value). The North Thompson Food Action Network hopes you will take a moment to check out www.bcfoodactionnetwork.com and looks forward to seeing you at the Fall Fair!

Else K. Moors, resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, previously of Clearwater, B.C., passed away at the Grande Prairie Care Centre on August 19, 2012 at the age of 94 years. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Erna Voss and Adele Voss; her children Richard Moors, Ellen Ingram and Paul Moors and their spouses; her five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Martin Moors, her partner Einar Stenberg, grandson Andrew, and nine brothers and sisters. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 Oliver’s Grande Prairie funeral Chapel & Crematorium 10005-107 Ave. Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 1L8, 780-532-2929 “Dedicated Service since 1915”

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