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UN gives Telkwa nod By Percy N. Hébert

TERRY’S LEGACY Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope legacy lives on.

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RUNNING FOR FOX Smithers and Hazelton had great turnouts for Terry Fox Run.

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The Village of Telkwa is a finalist in the United Nations’ Livable Communities Awards competition. “We’re proud and pleased, it’s quite something for a small village like Telkwa, Mayor Carmen Graf said. “Telkwa is a great place to live and now the world is going to know about it.” The nomination recognizes the Integrated Operations plan the village completed earlier this year, a plan integrating four community plans, Chief Administrative Office Kim Martinsen explained. What originally started as a plan to develop an Official Community Plan and a change to the zoning bylaw, soon became a Community Sustainability and Resiliency Plan (CSRP), Graf said. In addition to the OCP and and zoning bylaw, the CSRP includes an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and and Affordable Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan. See UN on p. A4

Smithers OK’s Plan B

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INSIDE LETTERS A7 SPORTS A11 COMMUNITY A19 OUR TOWN A21 THREE RIVERS B1 CLASSIFIEDS B7

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The much anticipated zoning amendment that would introduce a new designation for microbreweries was passed last week, after a motion “We’ve established a definition for microbreweries and then what zone should they be,” councillor, Charlie Northrup said. “Well, if they’re gong to grow to a certain size, in this particular case they didn’t feel the

downtown core was the right answer. The staff recommendation was to be in the C3, C4 zoning. The Advisory Panning Commission included the C1, C1-A zoning and I really supported that.” The issue was raised earlier in the summer when Plan B Brewery owner and operator, Mark Gillis approached council about the expiration of his temporary use permit for Smithers’ only brewery on Frontage Rd. See PLAN B on p. A5

HEDGE FIRE Ian Smith with the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department bucks off several trees that were burnt to a crisp near the corner of Third Ave. and Manitoba Street, Sept. 14. Dan Mesec photo

Blue Zones get council thinking By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Smithers council was introduced to a new idea last week during a delegation regarding Blue Zones, specific areas around the world that hold a higher quality of life where people live

longer, happier lives. Blue Zones were first introduced to the world by author Dan Buettner. In his book, Blue Zones: Lessons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the longest, explains the reasons why people in certain locations around the

world live up to ten years longer than everywhere else and why the quality of those years is much higher. Jim Senka, who was joined by Servass Mes, from the Human Health Project, told council about the importance of building our community

around that idea and how it can make a difference in our everyday lives. “The recognition of the basis of Blue Zones will lead to longer happier lives for the residents of Smithers,” Senka said.

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“Modern politics need to embrace modern health and modern health is based on prevention...” — Servaas Mes

and people are very happy. Interestingly, their Federal income tax rate is 60%. These tax funds are used wisely to make ALL people more content. Hence the need for politicians to take the reins and work to develop blue zones here in the Bulkley Valley. Although, most of the questions asked of Senka revolved around funding for a project like this, Mayor Taylor Bachrach “I feel like it was really well received by council, I don’t think it’s a concern, this is an opportunity, this is a positive thing for Smithers,” Bachrach said. “It was a really interesting discussion delegation, I haven’t seen a delegation like that since being mayor. Almost a philosophical discussion about what it is that will

make this community stand out as one of the healthiest places to live.” “I think it’s a neat frame, to think about our community in terms of how we help residents lead happy and healthy lives,” he continued. “Personally, I think that underpins everything we do as local leaders.” Another interesting point Buettner makes in his book is that there’s an atmosphere of co-operation within the political system in Denmark. It’s considered intolerable to be unco-operative and politicians work together for the benefit of their citizens. Mes believes this is one of the fundamental practices that lead to a stronger community and intern longer more fulfilling lives. But, politicians need to

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take notice. “I think the biggest message that we wanted to bring forward, is that modern politics need to embrace modern health and modern health is all based on prevention and going back to the origin of health,” Mes said. “If you think

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“The whole concept is very positive and I think all the councillors will understand that from reading the books we donated.” Senka left a stack of Buettner’s second book, Thrive: finding happiness the blue zone way, to learn more about, what Senka says people are calling a global phenomena. Thrive outlines specifically what makes a Blue Zone possible. During his fiveyear study, Buettner investigated why people live much happier lives and why some live well into their hundreds. The book analyses why this phenomenon occurs by examining 4 blue zones – Denmark, Singapore, San Luis Obispo, California and Protrero, Mexico. While the standard of living is widely varied between these blue zones, it is interesting to note that there are some factors which are common. Denmark, as a country rates number two on the planet for health and happiness. They have a very low unemployment rate, virtually no poverty

about Blue Zones, I think we have a lot of good things in place in Smithers, especially the feel of community,” Mes explains. “Here we are very conscious in the nutritional department of health, look at the farmers market as well as exercise. However, what still can be added is how do we relate to each other so that there is more conversation not just from a spoken word but that our cells in our body contribute to the discussion.”

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The Farmers’ Market Currently there are over 90 members with about 45 represented each week. The Farmers’ Market besides being a retail venue is also a huge social carnival with music, entertainers, families and friends gathering every Saturday from 8am til Noon to enjoy each others company and the best that the valley has to offer. Originally a May to September affair the

Farmers’ Market extends in to the Winter season as well with indoor events at St. Joseph’s gym from 9a-12p. The 2012 Indoor markets schedule: will be announced So, if you want fresh produce, meats and ﬁne crafts along with a warm social atmosphere come to where we Make, Bake or Grow it at the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market.

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Community award Province takes from Gitxsan UN from A1 emphasize the heritage and cultural To complete the plans, the roots of Telkwa. Village of Telkwa enlisted the help One benefit accrued from of three consultants from the firm formulating the four plans at Focus. It was at the suggestion once, Martinsen said, is it allowed of the consultants the village council and staff to adjust each decided to move forward with the of the plans in accordance with Community Sustainability and each other, as opposed to having Resiliency Plan. to modify each of the “It kind of plans as another was unfolded that way,” completed. Graf said. According to “It saved us a ton Graf, Telkwa is in of money and the rare company when it consultants were comes to formulating great, very helpful.” an integrated The most difficult operations plan. part of the process, “I think were one Graf said, was getting of only a handful input from the public of communities in that it is the part in Canada with a - Kim Martinsen CSRP,” Graf said. of the process that required the greatest Telkwa CAO Although the amount of time. CSRP is in place, the But, Graf and trick will be to move Martinsen agreed the forward. public consultation But Graf and was very useful in helping them Martinsen are optimistic the adjust priorities within each part goals established in the CSRP are of the CSRP. realistic and attainable. The CSRP establishes guidelines “We might have to tweak it here and principles addressing the and there, but our plan is to follow economic, environmental, social the plans as close as possible,” and cultural sustainability of the Graf said. Village of Telkwa. Although the staff and council Some of the concepts addressed of Telkwa are recognized for the in the CSRP include ensuring award, recognition belonged to the development happens in a community Martinsen said. sustainable fashion, minimizing “Being selected as a finalist is a impacts on the environment, tribute to the community; we are reducing dependence on fossil very proud to be recognized on fuels, connecting existing trails, an international level,” Martinsen as well as recognizing the need to said.

“ “Being selected as a ﬁnalist is a tribute to the community.”

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Last week, the government of British Columbia signed an agreement in principle with the Kitselas First Nation which established boundaries of the Kitselas First Nation. However, some of the land wasn’t the government’s to sign away according to local Gitxsan leaders. The Gitxsan Treaty Society claims some of the land, offered in the agreement in principle with the Kitselas First Nation, is part of Gitxsan traditional territory. However, the extent of the Gitxsan traditional territories has not been established by provincial or federal court, but the Delgamuukw decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1997 and a Supreme Court of British Columbia decision in 2002 in the Yal et

al case both confirm the right to claim title and jurisdiction over the land as well as confirming that any changes to the land titles must be negotiated with the appropriate First Nation. “We are quite surprised and shocked to see our lands are part of this offer, considering the Gitxsan have legally enforceable title,” Simoogit Skaýan (Anita Davis) said. Skaýan continued and didn’t mince her words. “Under the circumstances, any trespass will not be tolerated as the province cannot ignore the law,” she said. For her part, Kitselas Chief Judy Gerow admitted she knew the Gitxsan claimed some of the land being considered. “To some degree I did know there was some overlap,” Gerow said. “There’s always

overlap issues.” The response from the GTS didn’t surprise Gerow. “We knew there was going to be some disagreement here or there,” she said. Gerow said such disagreements form part of the process in establishing agreements with the province as well as establishing boundaries of traditional territories. Negotiations leading to last week’s agreement in principle are 20 years in the making, Gerow said. According to Gerow, resolution to the current disagreement lies with the province of B.C. and the Gitxsan. Letting the matter proceed without consultation with the Gitxsan goes contrary to aboriginal tradition, spokesperson for the Gitxsan Unity Movement, John Olson explained. “Traditionally, from my

understanding, when land is in dispute, the house groups involved would resolve it amongst themselves with witnesses present,” Olson explained. Olson put a different perspective on the agreement and the potential transfer of Gitxsan land to the Kitselas. “The government seems to want our people fighting amongst ourselves while they push their agenda,” he said. “Now they have their government agents and treaty societies, fighting each other.” The Kitselas and Gitxsan have a long and shared history, Olson said. That history shouldn’t be disregarded. “They [Gitxsan and Kitselas] should consider the people’s relationship to the land and resolve this dispute internally, without government interference,” he said.

2012 NOTICE OF TAX SALE

In 2013, Smithers marks 100 years! To all of those who stopped by the Smithers Centennial 2013 at the BV Exhibition – Thank You! And special thanks to David and Myrna McKenzie for their outstanding work in setting up the Centennial booth - much appreciated.

Notice is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale, pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, by public auction at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 24th, 2012 in the Council Chambers, at the Town of Smithers Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. unless delinquent taxes, plus accrued interest, are paid by cash, Interac or certified cheque before the tax sale.

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Lots 16-20, Block 94, Plan 1054, DL 865 Coast Range 5 Land District PID: 013-583-581, 013-583-590, 013-583-603, 013-583-611, 013-583-620

3972 1st Avenue

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Now, with our Centennial year less than 4 months away, many projects are underway, notably a plan for New Years Eve’s and the Homecoming next Aug. 2-10th. If you would like to get involved please come out on Sept. 19th at 7:30 pm to the meeting room at the Aspen Inn. • Centennial Postcards to send to friends & family available at the Smithers Visitor Centre. • Centennial T-shirts for sale at the Visitor Centre. • Centennial Calendar available in time for Christmas gifts. The calendar will be a great souvenir • Have a look at the Centennial website www.smithers2013.com to stay updated or check us out on facebook at Smithers Centennial 2013.

If you want to be a part of the Centennial, contact us: Gladys Atrill, Centennial Chair: 250-847-4343 or gatrill@tourismsmithers.com Bill Goodacre, Homecoming Chair: 250-877-1895 or billgoodacre@telus.net

The lowest amount that any of the above noted properties may be sold for is the upset price, which is the accumulative total of delinquent, arrears, current taxes, penalties, interest, and applicable fees. The highest bid above the upset price will be accepted. Successful bidders at the tax sale must pay to the Town of Smithers the bid amount, by Interac or certified cheque, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. The properties will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The Town of Smithers is not responsible for the condition of any of the properties listed. Purchasers of tax sale property should note that the sale is not final, as the property is subject to redemption by the owner until September 23, 2013. If the owner redeems the property, the tax sale purchase price, plus interest, will be returned to the purchaser. For more information on the Tax Sale process please contact the Finance Department at (250) 847-1600. Leslie Ford, Director of Finance September 2012 2nd of two insertions

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Gillis asked council to amend the zoning bylaw so he could grow his business. However, Plan B encompassed several facets that Gillis felt could not be accommodated if he were to relocate to Main Street. Specifically, the commercial shipment of his products outside Smithers. After lengthy discussions about the validity of the zoning amendment, councillor Northrup put forth the motion but had some concerning words about the possible erosion of the downtown core. “I don’t think we should be taking uses that are in the downtown core and letting them continue to go abroad,” Northrup said. “If you do that you slowly see an erosion [of downtown] and once that happens it’s too late, the flood gates are open. “It’s a real asset that Smithers has and if we let it go, it’s very difficult to get it back.” Gillis agreed with Northrup in sustaining that vibrancy of Main Street. However, in this case, he said, the end result appeases everyone. “I agree with Councillor Northrup on protecting the downtown, I think that’s important for Smithers,” Gillis said. “But, my business is difficult to fit it in the downtown core because of the nature of the business. Retail is just one component of my business. The C3, C4 is kind of that middle ground between the retail downtown and the manufacturing, industrial area. It seems to be the happy fit for everybody” Recently, Main Street has seen a lot

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of activity. With the construction of the Bugwood Bean espresso bar and both the Downtown Entrance Project and Legacy Projects underway, Mayor Taylor Bachrach thinks the vibrancy of Main Street is growing. “Microbreweries involve a whole bunch of different aspects and what we’re looking for here is a highbred zone that’s a middle ground between what we offer downtown and what we offer in some of our industrial zoning,” he said. “I agree the C3 and C4 offer that middle ground and I think we’re headed in the right direction. I disagree that it’s going to erode our downtown.” Smithers council also heard a delegation from the Bulkley Valley Soccer Society’s Brian Irvine regarding the quality of local soccer fields. Noting that council and the soccer society need to do something about the fields so soccer and not only exist, but flourish

in Smithers. “We want to get together with council and create a vision for Chandler Park,” Irvine said Irvine noted the issue with the roughness of the fields lies in the makeup of the soil. Chandler Park has a very high clay content that doesn’t leave much room for a cushy, smooth surface needed to make critical plays. The delegation noted that numerous ankle and leg injuries have been a result of bad fields. So much so that it’s discouraged many teams from wanted to play in Smithers. “You can’t develop good skills when the ball is bouncing around. In this vision we also look at going from two fields to three so one can be worked on intensively and the others to play on. By doing this over time we can change the soil beneath there. Irvine mentioned a machine that makes small holes in the field and fills them with sand. Eventually allow-

ing the field to settle and flatten out. With over a 1000 people registered in organized soccer just in Smithers, Mayor Bachrach sees the need to partner with community athletic organization to improve Smithers’ sports infrastructure. “I really feel, as council we should partner with those parts of the community that really have a vision for improving what we have here in Smithers and we certainly saw that tonight from the soccer delegation,” Bachrach said. But for now Irvine and the soccer society will be pursuing ideas on how to make the fields better and hope that by next year they will have a vision in place to see Smithers’ fields improved. “I hope town council says yes to sitting down with a plan and a vision on how we can work together to fulfill that vision. But, until we change the soil, we will never have soccer fields there.”

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I N O UR O PINION Getting harder to Imagine Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people living life in peace - John Lennon

eorge Bush Jr. claimed victory in the war against terrorism, but the terrorists weren’t listening, and so it is Libyan radicals killed Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya. They killed him in protest of a movie mocking the prophet Mohammed. A 15-minute movie cost Stevens a lifetime, a movie he had nothing to do with except share a similar country of birth. Ironically, Stevens was killed on Sept. 11, 2012, 11 years to the day following the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. I have many vivid memories of Sept. 11 2001. Images mostly, of people stranded on the top floors jumping from windows, committing suicide to avoid burning to death and images of rescue workers searching for weeks on end for survivors in the wreckage. My most vivid memory, however, is the first thing my 11 year-old daughter said when I picked her up after school on Sept. 11, at Jacoby Creek School in Arcata, Calif. “Daddy are we going to be OK?,” she asked. As most people I wasn’t sure of anything that day, but assured her there was nothing in northern California a terrorist would be interested in. As the years passed I began to feel the personal dream of peace on Earth might just become reality. The Arab Spring buoyed my spirits. I wanted to leave my children and grandchildren a better place than I inherited, but now I’m afraid a planet without strife is not going to happen in my lifetime. It’s getting harder to imagine a day where lives are not lost in the name of some god or country, or even worse a movie. I’ve taught my children well and know they will teach their children well and so on. I know there are many people tired of all the killing in the name of this or that and they will teach their children well. So, with time, hopefully the planet will be populated by people who do not see violence as a means to an end. It’s just getting harder to Imagine. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

UBCM a combination of serious and farce

ocal politicians are preparing for their annual convention, Sept. 2528 in Victoria. One of the first orders of business will be a vote to raise the dues paid by local governments to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to cover rising travel costs for staff to serve on provincial committees. The plan is also to change the name to Union of B.C. Local Governments, to reflect the participation of regional districts and aboriginal communities. So what do these committees and conferences accomplish? The UBCLG, as it will soon be known, is

mainly a lobby group for local politicians to seek changes to federal and provincial laws to keep up with changing times. The resolutions offer a snapshot of problems facing local governments. A major theme is public safety. This year, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District renews a longstanding plea for more provincial policing money for rural communities. Local fire and police departments end up dealing with licensed grow-ops that spring up quietly and create electrical hazards, or expand production beyond their licences. Pitt Meadows, home to a Hells Angels clubhouse and

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drug-related crime familiar to most urban communities, wants B.C. to follow Alberta’s lead and give police authority to remove known gang members from bars and clubs. Another long-shot demand, sparked by the abduction of three-year-old

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Kienan Hebert of Sparwood last year, is for Ottawa to make its sex offender registry public for convicted repeat offenders. Ashcroft councillors want to give emergency services authority to deal with another modern hazard: hoarding. The Ashcroft resolution notes that obsessively piling stuff to the rafters is a growing problem. And as with marijuana grow ops, “local governments have little or no authority to enforce compliance with health and safety standards when a building is owner occupied.” Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues,

such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. Last year’s convention featured the low comedy of delegates voting with wireless devices to condemn smart meters, after displaying their ignorance of the subject. This year, in addition to factually challenged railing about oil tankers, there will be a tough stance against shark’s fin soup, which will no doubt strike fear into the Chinese fishing fleet. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum.

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Bias gets seconder Editor: (re: Interior News editorials are biased, Letters, Interior News, Sept. 5, 2012) I would like to comment on the letter in the editorial. My hats off to Anton Seif for saying it like it is as far as your paper goes. I totally agree and many of my friends think likewise that your paper is left-wing and promoting that we’re all against the Enbridge pipeline. Let’s hear them out before you make judgement. Justine Stenset Telkwa

No bias, just fresh approach Editor: (re: Interior News editorials are biased,

Letters, Interior News, Sept. 5, 2012) I was astonished by the complaint of your Telkwa reader, regarding the editorial content of the paper. I have no objection to an editor or a newspaper expressing a conservative point of view which The Interior News has done for years. In fact one of my favourite columnists is Andrew Coyne who writes in McLeans and The Vancouver Sun. I respect his writing because although Mr. Coyne is a conservative, he is not blindly partisan and writes criticizing Mr. Harper and the Conservatives when he feels they deserve to be criticized. He always bases his judgements on fact. He is always fair to other points of view. This is where The Interior News fell down in years past. The approach of

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the paper was not only biased in favour of the Conservatives, but the paper demeaned others representing an opposing point of view in both editorial content and in the selection and display of photos and news. Your approach is a breath of fresh air. I no longer read the editorials to see how bad they can get. I now read with real interest. Lynn Newbery Smithers

Public engagement always good Editor: (re: Build it and they will come, Letters, The Interior News, Sept. 12, 2012). Smithers is unique

in the North in that we maintain a vibrant and fairly diversified Main Street. For years and years, people have talked about the need for a public space. Prior to Bugwood Bean, there was a lot of talk about turning

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PAIVI SARRE SOCIAL WORKER “It definitely has made the world smaller, where events from far away can impact the whole globe.”

that lot on 2nd Avenue into a meeting place with benches, landscaping and potentially a stage. When the Town purchased and vowed to clean-up the corner of Broadway and Main, a lot of residents became excited about the possibilities. The opportunities for creating a common space like this rarely comes around. And given how few chances we get, we need to try to get it right. While I imagine most residents and Council members are grateful for the work the committee of the Centennial Legacy Project has done on developing the concept of a stage, we’re extremely grateful to the mayor and council and staff for providing opportunities for public input. Broad public

engagement builds ownership, trust if it’s meaningful, and a better project. Will everyone’s needs be met? No, but a larger number of people will use the space because it was created with public participation and will include elements a small group of volunteers would never have thought of. The Centennial project will be a true legacy if more of us are engaged and feel a part of such a positive contribution to our community. Nikki Skuce Smithers

Vandalism does not equal discussion Editor: It’s happened again. See PRO on p.8

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Law needed to protect rights of unborn PRO from A7 The pro-life billboard between Smithers and Telkwa has been vandalized yet again. Earlier in the spring our local ARPA group was ordered to take down our abortion memorial of 100 crosses, even though the plan was to have it up for only 3 weeks. And lately we have been seeing lawn signs around the valley advertising the campaign www. WeNeedaLAW.ca. What do these things tell us? A democracy is a place where the public is encouraged to participate in public decisions. Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms lays out our “fundamental freedoms” which are meant to encourage

expression, religion, assembly, and association. It was once commonly acknowledged that society flourishes when issues are discussed in a civil way, for the public good. Yes, this applied also to oncecontroversial issues like slavery, infanticide, and racism. When it comes to abortion, Canadians fail to see that we are the radicals. We are the ones that still hold to a 400 year-old definition of human life in our Criminal Code that says someone doesn’t become a human until they are born. Along with communist China and North Korea, we are the only nations in the

world that offer no legal protection for the unborn. There is nothing stopping the abortion of a child at 40 weeks gestation. Indeed, government statistics prove that hundreds of late-term abortions occur every year in Canada. For a country that prides itself in equality, Canadians fail to see how abortion is a recipe for suppression, coercion, and discrimination. The Canadian Medical Association released a comprehensive study this summer that revealed that sexselective abortion is not just happening in India and Korea. It is a reality here too. For example, women born in India

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who now live in Ontario and already have given birth had 1,883 boys but only 1,385 girls. In that very small group, “choice” resulted in 500 fewer girls. But isn’t abortion a woman’s right? The Supreme Court never said that, yet it gets repeated over and over. If you look at the Morgentaler decision you will find that the Court urges Parliament to come up with a law. Yes Nathan Cullen, we are still waiting. And 100,000 more abortions occur every year that we keep waiting. It is time for us to talk about this openly and with a spirit of love. Mark Penninga Smithers

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Donaldson seeking nominations for Diamond Jubilee awards By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Although the big Diamond Jubilee celebrations are over, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is still working on honouring those who make Commonwealth communities a little bit better for everyone. In recognition of the Diamond Jubilee, each member of the B.C. legislative assembly can nominate four recipients from their riding. “Oftentimes we overlook celebrating local people

who, in an unassuming way, contribute significantly to community or lead by example,” NDP MLA for Stikine Doug Donaldson said. “The Queen’s Jubilee is a significant event that gives us the opportunity to recognize those rock solid people in our communities that usually go unacknowledged.” To that end, Donaldson is soliciting the help of residents in his riding, encouraging nominations of persons who have made important contributions towards making communities such as

Smithers or the Hazeltons a better place. According to established guidelines, the recipients should be highly respected individuals within their community and their names should be part of the public record. Nominations should also be inclusive and reflect the demographics of the community. Residents of Smithers and Hazelton can pick up nomination forms at Donaldson’s community offices in each town. “I know the local committee we set up for this is going to have a hard

time choosing the medal winners as there are so many deserving people,” Donaldson said. “So get your nominations in and make their job even more difficult.” Completed nomination forms must be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to Doug Donaldson’s offices no later than September 21, 2012. A committee made up of three people from this riding will consider all the nominations and recommend four recipients and four alternates. Medals will be awarded in early 2013.

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Valley Food & Farm Update Well, it has been a busy summer for a lot of people, and beautiful weather throughout the valley (although we could use some rain now, mother nature). The Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is moving indoors again, hopefully for every weekend in October at St. Joseph’s, from 9am to 1pm. Participants in the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition and Coupon Project can still redeem coupons at the market until October 22nd. Interested in a harvest box full of local food? Groundbreakers Community Supported Agriculture and local food Harvest Box programs are up and running. For more info check out groundbreakerscollective.ca. Also, Groundbreakers Collective has been holding a series of workshops on food Canning and Preserving. The next one will be on September 23rd at St. James Anglican Church kitchen. The cost is $20, and you get to bring home jars of sauerkraut! Phone Gail Jenne at 847-9728 for more info. Notes for Producers: We have a new Minister of Agriculture - Minister Norm Letnick was appointed to this position on September 5th. The Round Lake Local Harvest dinner will be on October 13th this year – phone or email Jennifer Hegan for more information. • The Glenwood Women’s Institute is hosting their annual Bazaar on October 27, 2012 at the Glenwood Hall from noon to 3:00pm. Admission is $5 and lunch will be provided. The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome! • The Glenwood Women’s Institute meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month. Contact Helen at (250) 847-9705 for more information. • The Quick Women’s Institute meets at 6:30pm on the second Monday of every month. Contact Ria Rouw at (250) 846-5064 or Dianne Vandermeulen at (250) 847-5433 for more information. Attention Livestock Producers! The Northwest Premium Meat Coop abattoir is processing both red meat and poultry! Please phone Manfred at (250) 846-5168 to book in animals or birds.

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10:30am Stallion Showcase 11:30am Small Animal Auction 1:00pm—BV Horse Sale Trade Show/Vendors Sale Managers McClary Land & Cattle Ltd Charles & Jan McClary 250-847-1588 jmcclary@uniserve.com www.bvhorsesale.com Abortion... A Woman’s Choice Has your choice left you with unexpected feelings? Or are you considering abortion? If you would like to talk to someone, we can help. Abortion Recovery Support by: Call: 250-877-6770 or Pam: 250-847-9801

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Senior games By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Smithers senior athletes were in Burnaby last month participating in the 25th Annual BC Senior Games. There were over 43 competitors representing zone Zone 11 and brought home some impressive hardware. All in all zone 11 athlete brought home 9 gold, 9 silver and 9 bronze. Houston’s Adrian Meeuwissen collected three gold, silver and bronze medals in track and field events. Virginia Hoover of Telkwa captured one gold, two silver and three bronze. Jim McGregor of Smithers also pulled in a gold medal in golf. Ron Lowe from Telkwa cycled to two bronze medal finishes. Willy Bakker and Shirley Reitsma rolled their way to first and second finish in Bocce Ball action. Smithers has always represented the north well at the senior games and continue to be one of the top teams in the province. The senior games offer a wide variety of events for 55 plus athletes who live in British Columbia. The 26th Annual BC Seniors Games will be held in Kamloops Aug. 20 – 24 2013. Planning for the event starts now and zone 11 always welcomes volunteers to help with preparations. For more information contact David Mould at 250-8776182.

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Smithers Secondary brings hockey into the class room By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Students at Smithers Secondary are back at school now, but this year some are finding them selves in a classroom on ice. The Hockey Academy of Canada was implemented into the schools curriculum for grades 10 through 12 for the first time this year and so far it has students excited about playing hockey for school credits. “It’s so much fun to be out on the ice during class,” Oliarny said. “Just to get out of the classroom and do what we love.” Oliarny said when her friends heard about the new class they all were wondering if it was true. How often do you get the chance to play hockey in class? “We went to find out if it really true, none of us thought they would have hockey as a class,” she said. Now, two weeks in, the program is in full swing and is causing a lot of excitement, especially on the ice. Grade 11 student, Scott DeBeck said this is the class for him. “This is great, I love to play hockey and it’s way better than gym class.” Entering the program after being on the waiting list, DeBeck is using every opportunity to improve his play so he can go as far as possible, with aspirations of landing in junior hockey next season. “I’m just trying to

make myself a better hockey player. I’m a bit slow with my foot speed so just trying to get that down. I’m just going to work on the fundamental skills and hope to maybe play junior A or B next season.” Instructor Derek Holland said that is exactly what this program is for. “The focus of the program is on developing individual skill and not just teamplay and hopefully they will work on things they don’t get a chance to at a traditional team practice,” he said. Along with getting a lot of extra ice time, Holland also hopes the students confidence in playing will expand by having a meaningful experience during the program. “We want to develop the creative side of their game,” Holland said. “We want them to get away from offensive and defensive systems play for a minute. We want them just to come out and have some fun with a puck on their stick and play and learn the game through playing.” But for most of the students just doing what they love to do on the ice is something they never thought would be part of class. That’s the best part of all. “Just doing what we love to do, play hockey, is great,” Oliarny said. “Playing hockey during school, is something we never thought would happen.”

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Golfers of new and old were on the fairway last weekend, as they battled it out over 18 holes to be crowned the Jr.-Sr., champions of the year. The Smithers Golf and Country club hosted the annual Jr. Sr. tournament last weekend and with 27 teams in the field, golf pro Chris Herkel said it was great to see all the young local talent come out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tournament offers a lot,â&#x20AC;? Herkel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have so many good kids that come out of here and play at a high level. We got about 15 kids below a 10 handicap so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by far the strongest club for juniors in the North.â&#x20AC;? The Smithers junior golf club has been rebuilding over the last couple of years, however it is clear there is some special talent here and a lot of stiff competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of great juniors coming up in the program as well as adults and we had some really great competition out there today,â&#x20AC;? said Bobby Jo Love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could have been anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game.â&#x20AC;? Love noted that despite having won

the tournament, it was more about good old father and son bonding time out on the greens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was just a good father son bonding time for us. We just went out, enjoyed the day enjoyed the weather and we ended up with a trophy so pretty good day,â&#x20AC;? Love said. With over 20 years of junior golf history under their belt, the SGCC is seeing a resurgence in top quality golfers, even at the lowest ages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It speaks a lot about having a course where they can play all the time and not have to wait for tee time to get on,â&#x20AC;? Herkel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They play everyday and they want to be here.â&#x20AC;? But the one thing that seems to be improving the skill of these young players in the accessibility to the course, without it up and coming golfers would never be able to play as much as they do in Smithers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great the proximity the course has to Smithers allows kids to come out on a regular basis,â&#x20AC;? Bobby Love said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quite often the junior golfers go out to play 18 holes with friends and parents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always get to see the play their

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Thank You Bobby jo Love chips the ball onto the 9th green, during the final round of the junior Senior Bestball Tournament at the Smithers Golf and Country Club, Saturday afternoon. Dan Mesec photo

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installed the elevator in order to use them. History, safety standards and experience show that they are reliable.

Faith in God is like that. We cannot see God and do not have to understand everything about God in order to believe. The Christian faith is rooted in historical facts (like the life, death and resurrection Christian faith could of Jesus Christ) and be likened to riding reliable documents an elevator which (the Bible). The Bible takes a certain amount says that “without of faith. There are a faith it is impossible few people, of course, to please God, because who don’t trust them anyone who comes to and will never ride God must believe that one. But the majorHe exists and that He ity of us will get on rewards those who without hesitation. earnestly seek Him.” We have faith that the elevator will take us True faith must to the floor we want, be more than just that the doors will intellectual assent that open to let us out and God might exist. It that it won’t crash to involves a coming to the basement in the Him (instead of our process. natural tendency to avoid or ignore Him) Trusting in an eleva- in our hearts and tor is reasonable even minds. It means trustthough they occasion- ing that approaching ally malfunction. We Him will be rewarded. don’t have to underGod honors those who stand all the physics come to Him sincerely of elevator technology and humbly! and we don’t have to know the people who Submitted by the Smithers Ministerial Association

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Terry Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy still runs strong as residents of the Bulkley Valley took time Sunday to enjoy the sunshine, the company of family and friends, to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Clockwise from above: Participants in Quick head off for a run in the sun; Stacey and Floyd Johnson of Hazelton walked for their nephew Demetrius who lost his leg to cancer earlier this year; Katie Humble with daughter Samantha Gilbert and mother Laura MacKay ready for their walk; Koen Trewbridge and Emery Marchand have a littler fun before the walk; In Smithers 176 participants raised $2,816, in Hazelton more than $2,000 was raised by the Terry Fox Run and t-shirt sales and in Quick around forty people and four dogs took part in the event and raised $800. Percy N. HĂŠbert and contributed photos

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thought I could the store. PICE have. What about Chips, Popwhen you are eatOF IFE corn, a packaged ing out? Brenda Mallory meal of some I’ve seen it sort. many times. I finally came to my Food is delivered and the senses and said no to myself. customer will reach for the I accepted my no since I salt before tasting the food. am fully aware of how much Salt is a great flavour salt can be in some products. enhancer and preservative. Here is your assignment Still we have to know the for this week. harm it does to our bodies Read how much sodium when consumed in great is in the seasoning package amounts. for those dry noodles. For instance if you have You know the kind I high blood pressure it can mean-throw boiling water on make the situation worse. them add the seasoning and Before you rush out and dinner is ready. buy some sort of fake salt If that is not what you check with your doctor . want , how about a pizza. Some of the salt substitutes Now that is ridiculous. should not be taken when More salt in a small pizza you are taking blood presthat anyone needs. sure medication. We can check the sodium I gather too much salt can levels of the junk we buy in also affect the kidneys. So, is

that. This is good or you, this food is bad. So the trend has gone especially about sugar, grains, MSG and now I want to tell you about sodium as in sodium chloride - table salt. Do you ever read the breakdown of fats, calories etc on packaged food? More often than not the biggest number is salt. We should only have 1500 milligrams of salt a day or ½ tsp. I found out by doing a little research that the average intake of salt is 3400mg. Good grief. I came to this topic the other day as I had a frightful urge for something salty. Darned if I know what I

it worth it?. I did read that some folks are affected within 30 minutes of eating a heap of salty French fries. I guess what all this comes down to is trying to find a way to avoid too much salt. Use pepper instead, avoid packaged foods, take the salt shaker from the table. Let’s face it we can do something to help ourselves. Our doctor will help with the pills but we have to make sure those pills work by trying to make sure we don’t mess things up. Skip the salt. There now, I feel better getting that out of my system. Almost better than salt. Give me a call at 250-8465095. E-mail a note to mallory@bulkley,net.

Have fun yes, but not going gently into the good night

ost advertising for senior living, assisted or independent, is aimed at how much fun one can have living there playing cards, carpet bowling or bingo. As a senior that is not my idea of fun. I don’t have anything against any of these things, I just felt somehow sad. With all the experience and skills that we, the older generation, have acquired over our lifetime, is

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that all we have left? Is that all we want to do? Being old does not make me a child who just wants to play. How did this idea come about, to move us into residences where we can play? Perhaps I’m alone in these thoughts,

in the frustration of feeling the prevailing idea is that I no longer have the ability or desire to accomplish something worth while, to have a say in how things are done. I love the poem by Dylan Thomas, Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. The Gallery has extended the date for submissions for shows to be exhibited during

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Bees: A sweet passion for Brienesse By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

or Phil Brienesse, tending bees is a hobby, a serious hobby he took up eight years ago. When he and his family moved to their property on Main St., there was an effort to be as sustainable as possible, so there were chickens and a garden. “It just seemed like a natural extension,” Brienesse said of the decision to become a beekeeper. After receiving the lowdown on beekeeping from an experienced beekeeper, Brienesse set about setting up his own hives. He began with two hives. “It’s always a good idea to have a minimum of two because if you lose the queen in one hive, you can transplant eggs or a frame to get the other hive back up and running,” Brienesse explained. Brienesse was successful in his first attempt, but admits there was one thing that took a while to achieve. “Being calm around the hives takes a little time to get used to,” he said. “If you’ve never been around bees, it does take a while to get used to the idea of thousands of bees flying around when you’re going through the hive.” In fact, Brienesse learned bees typically have no intention of stinging anyone, the swarming around the hive doesn’t mean the bees are upset, they’re just doing their thing. Distinguishing between a queen bee and a worker bee also takes a bit of practice, Brienesse said. “It takes a while to spot her from the rest, but once you see her a couple of times you see the difference,” he said. In addition to the honey, Brienesse admitted he also appreciated the different behaviours the bees exhibit in the hive, including cooling the hive. To cool a hive during the warmer summer days, Brienesse explained, the drones move to the top of the hive and beat their wings to improve air circulation within the hive. A councillor with the Town of Smithers, Brienesse typically harvests about 45 kilograms per hive. He keeps about 36 kilograms and sells the rest to friends and acquaintances, and sometimes there is a waiting list of folks who want some of his honey. Tending bees is not too time consuming, averaging 40 yours a summer, with more frequent visits when nectar is flowing and warmer temperatures.

Phil Brienesse, checks a frame from one of his hives. Contributed photo

During the visits to the hives Brienesse makes sure the queens are healthy and that each colony has plenty of room, especially in the spring when colonies can grow rapidly.

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If there isn’t enough room, the bees will swarm and find another site. To avoid this, beekeepers will establish a new hive nearby by transferring some of the frames to a new box. The biggest hazard facing beekeepers in the summer, Brienesse said, was bears. “Bears like honey,” he said. “I’ve had issues with bears, they always come to check them [hives] out.” The solution, although not always 100 per cent efficient is electric fences, Brienesse said. Once the honey is collected in September, Brienesse cleans the hives, then wraps them in blue Styrofoam, all the while making sure the boxes are well ventilated. “The bees are still awake in the winter but you need to keep the temperature low so they aren’t active,” Brienesse said. But in recent years, local apiarists have suffered 50 per cent losses. Last year, Brienesse lost all five of his hives. “It costs between $140 and $150 to start up a new hive,” he said. “It’s getting harder and harder to get bees. “You have to order at least 20 nucs.” A nuc is essentially a beekeepers starter kit which includes four combed frames of bees in a specialized box with a queen, some brood (larva/development stage of bees) and a small amount of honey and pollen to see the bees through transport Fortunately local beekeepers have a good relationship with a vendor in Vanderhoof who can usually accommodate the Bulkley Valley beekeepers. Overwinter losses can result from one of or a combination of factors, including extreme weather, mites and certain pesticides. The winter is also a time for hive maintenance, making repairs to the boxes and to the comb frames, when warranted. Despite the challenges, Brienesse said he does enjoy beekeeping and welcomes anyone interested to contact the Smithers Bee Keepers Club and the best time to do that is now. “The biggest mistake people make when they want to get into beekeeping is they start thinking about it in the spring,” Brienesse said. “It’s too late, we order our bees in January.” Anyone interested in beekeeping or wanting more information can contact smithersbeekeepers@gmail. com.

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Positive Living North Scotiabank AIDS Walk at noon, Sept. 20, Moricetown, Sept. 22, Smithers, Sept. 23, Hazelton. Providing education, prevention and HIV/AIDS support service for Bulkley Valley, Prince George and surrounding area. Pine in the Park: Research and Restoration of the Endangered Whitebark Pine Saturday, Sept. 22, at Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. info@bvcentre.ca, 250-847-2827. Refreshments, games. www.bvcentre.ca. Who Am I? Workshop Sept. 21, 22, 23 and Oct. 5, 6, 7. Selfdiscovery workshop introducing you to a system that can help you take charge of your life and its direction. For info. Wendy 250-847-3533. Smithers Film Society presents Take This Waltz Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Will speak to anyone who has ever questioned long-term relationships. Standard Admission.

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BMFF rolls into Smithers By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival will be showing in Smithers Sept. 27 at the Roi Theater at 6:30 p.m. Neal Grundy. photo

of Whistler and the journey to find Farley Mowat. Come Sept. 27, local residents will be able to experience it once again, and this year, Weitzel said, it will be an exciting experience. “People can expect a really nice line up of films that

take them around the globe to many different countries,” Weitzel said. “You’ll get some culture and some history. The feature film this year is On the trail with Genghis Khan and will give a little glimpse of that part of world history.”

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For Ron Toews and other members of the Smithers Community Band, playing music is a life-long pursuit and the preserving the legacy of the community Band. At present there are eight band members and Toews, who plays clarinet and saxophone, would like to see that number increase to 15 with the addition of more wind instruments and percussionist. If they maintain the magic number of 15 musicians, then Smithers secondary school music teacher Michael Doogin-Smith is on board as conductor. “I will continue on as conductor if numbers grow to 15 and hopefully beyond by the end of October,” he said. The Smithers Community Band initially began as the Bulkley Valley Brass Band, a name that stayed until the 1979’s, Toews said.

In the heyday, the band had up to 30 members, including high school musicians and they received top honours at several music festivals. Toews and the other current members of the band have dreams and one of those is to take part in the Smithers Centennial festivities. “It would be nice to take part in Centennial activities as the Smithers Community Band,” Toews said. For Doogin-Smith, the community band represents everything good about a community. “Being involved in a community band is about creating music, fellowship and great times,” Doogin-Smith said. “I hope that the Smithers Community Band can return to the large and accomplished ensemble it once was.” Interested musicians are asked to call 250847-2187 or 250-847-2340. Rehearsals are held at the Smithers secondary school music room, Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival will be making a stop in Smithers next week, showcasing some of the worlds most exciting landscapes that celebrate mountain life. “I find that it’s just such a popular community event that I enjoy doing it and being able to give a little bit back to the community,” said Outdoor Essentials owner, Sieghard Weitzel. Weitzel has been hosting the event for the past 12 years and says although the films change from year to year, there has been a steady growth in support for both the festival and the organizations that it supports. Last year the event raised more than $2,000 for Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue and the Migwani Children’s project. Last year’s event was completely sold out and featured films for all ages. Including films featuring parasailing down Mt. Blanc, riding the back trails

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The Northern Gateway Project is generating healthy debate. British Columbians are asking many important questions like, is this pipeline worth it for BC and its northern communities? The beneﬁts that the Northern Gateway Project will bring to British Columbia are signiﬁcant. It will create jobs, generate new tax revenue for BC, and strengthen the province’s economy.

New jobs will be created... Many people will be employed to build this project. Here in BC, over 3,000 high-paying construction jobs will be created during the building phase. And over 500 new long-term jobs will open up when it’s completed–jobs to monitor and maintain the pipeline, jobs at the Kitimat Marine Terminal, and indirect jobs in areas such as food and hospitality, accommodations, and transportation. And all right here in BC.

Over $800 million will be spent on local goods and services... During construction, hundreds of millions will be spent in Northern BC on equipment rentals, worker accommodations, trucking and fuel, just to name a few. Businesses will grow and new jobs will bring a steady source of family income, as well as opportunities for young people right out of school. All of this will have a positive impact on local businesses and community stability.

Local communities will have a brighter future... On top of new jobs being created, the project will generate $40 million per year in new tax revenue for BC–that’s $1.2 billion over a period of 30 years. This will make a difference to local communities who can use it to build facilities and strengthen public services.

Enbridge will also provide an additional $100 million to support communities near the pipeline in BC and Alberta. We are also committed to partnerships with Aboriginal communities–funding will be provided for community investment, scholarships and education programs, and Aboriginal business opportunities will be created.

People will learn specialized work skills... Individuals from towns near the pipeline will be given the opportunity to learn the skills needed to work in the energy industry. Enbridge has created the Gateway Education and Training Fund, a $1.5 million commitment that will support training initiatives that focus on pipeline construction skills. The knowledge and experience acquired during the construction phase will serve them well as the demand for skilled workers in the energy sector here in British Columbia, Canada and around the world continues to increase.

New global markets will open opportunities for new growth... As it stands, Canada relies on just one customer for its oil exports. The Northern Gateway Project will provide access to the growing economies and the huge markets of the Paciﬁc Rim eager for our energy, which will increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by at least $270 billion over 30 years. So not only will the residents of British Columbia see an increase in tax revenue, employment and long-term job opportunities, they will see the economy strengthened in both their province and country as a new gateway to more trade partners opens up.

The project will bring significant economic benefits to BC. Discover more and join the conversation at benefits.northerngateway.ca.

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Storytellers wins big By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior New

Old Hazelton’s Storytellers’ Foundation claimed the Deryck Thomson Award and $5,000 for its positive contribution to the lives of people in the Hazeltons and surrounding area. The award is named after one of the founders of the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC), which is a non-partisan group focusing on social justice issues. Storytellers’ became an official non-profit organization in 2000, but has been

serving the Hazeltons since 1994 through research, lobbying government, hosting public forums and directing nonindustrial economic projects. One of Storytellers’ current projects is Youth Works, which employs local young adults. “We foster development by building literacy skills in young people so they can gain control over their own lives,” Anne Docherty, Storytellers’ executive director, said. “When we are leading a community development project we make sure learners are part of the decision-making

along with community leaders.” Storytellers’ has held true to their mission to offer skillbuilding plus political and self awareness projects based on continual research of the Upper Skeena region and its people. “Conventional economic indicators highlight the poverty and focus on what we lack in Hazelton,” Peter Newbery, Storytellers’ board chair, said. “Storytellers’ has sought to approach community development through recognizing the strengths of the community,” Newbery said. See SPARC on p. B3

Lorraine Copas, left, executive director of SPARC B.C., Irene Willsie, president SPARC B.C., Anne Docherty, executive director Storytellers, together with Storytellers board members Peter Newbery, left, Richard Sampson and Art Lew, were all smiles following the announcment Storytellers had won the Deryck Thomson Award. Percy N. Hébert photo

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A Gitxsan response to the Gitselas A.I.P. t is not going to happen,” says Skayan (Anita Davis), a warrior Chief of the Eagle clan in reflecting the sentiments of the Gitxsan Western Hereditary Chiefs. She goes on to say that these very same lands were entered into what we now know as the Delgamuukxw case. The law of the land says that we have right and title to those lands, Simoygyet Saxam Higookxw (Vernon Smith) represented the Eagle clan in that now famous case. Canada and B.C. knows that but they chose to trespass, negotiating lands where Title has been declared by them.

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his past summer, Skayan built a new smoke house. She plans to dedicate time in the future to teaching Gitxsan language and culture, to counter the devastating effects of past Indian policy on her people. Her fellow western Hereditary Chiefs have told her they take the same stance as her concerning the current Gitselas Agreement In Principle (AIP) shared with the government.

kayan means ‘veto’, historically one of many warrior names. In the days of old, warriors were called on when there was a threat to any of their Hereditary Chiefs. In this part of the world the alliance with the Wet’suwet’en was a formidable force. In any case, the western Gitxsan (who was Skayan before her,) she reflects Hereditary Chiefs say, on her gwalaxyee’enst (inheritance), lands their land does not belong they call Tsihl Gwellii. “We paid our dues in the AIP and will have on these lands,” she says. She refers back to something to say about it. the many feasts, where they recount their I welcome your comments on Adaawak to the guest Gitxsan Chiefs when this or any other article. Art Wilson

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Yoga classes for beginner and seasoned pupils said. Hall brings her classes to the Hazeltons from her former home in Ontario, where she held weekend retreats for women and open classes during the week. Hall studied Yoga in Edmonton, having completed 300 hours of instruction before being allowed to lead classes solo. She bounced around as a child to places like Germany and Arizona because her father was in the military, but she is enjoying the Hazeltons since moving with her husband in 2011. “It’s a really pretty area, but has that isolated feeling as well,” Hall said. Over last winter she experienced some isolated places like the Hankin-Evelyn

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Sanctuary Yoga is back for another season in New Hazelton’s Meeting Place, across from New Hazelton Elementary, where instructor Nancy Hall will lead classes through a form of Hatha yoga. Hatha is a Sanskrit compound word (Ha: Sun and Tha: Moon) that refers to applying consistent focus to purify the body. The Hatha style was formed nearly 400 years ago in India by Yogi Swatmarama and there are several types of Hatha being taught in North America today, Hall

backcountry area, where she volunteered her Husky to a dogsled racer. “That’s something I never would’ve done if I hadn’t been in the area,” Hall said. She encourages Hazeltonians to come and try something new, as Yoga has health benefits for young, elderly and pregnant. “You kind of know if you like yoga immediately, but until you’ve experienced it you can’t know,” Hall said. Hall’s classes begin with breathing and visualization, such as putting all your worries in a suitcase and leaving them by the door. Next comes the asanas, which is a series of different poses that a student must hold

to get the desired result. The poses, when done properly, can help a student recover from injury or increase the amount of relaxation felt daily, Hall said. Through Yoga a person can improve the immune system and heart health in as few as six weeks, according to the Sanctuary Yoga website, which draws from the long history of the Hatha tradition. She is quick to point to the biggest misconception surrounding Yoga in the western world. “You don’t have to wear spandex,” Hall said, while laughing before beginning her class last Wednesday. See SANCTUARY on p. B4

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SPARC award Storytellers’ $5,000 for future SPARC from B1 “How [people here] live as part of an ecosystem and with a sustenance lifestyle keeps them emotionally healthy even while they live with incredible inequality,” Docherty said. Women are one of the most marginalized groups in the northwest and for various reasons have difficulty finding gainful employment. Storytellers, with organizations from Houston to Haida Gwaii, collects data and suggestions to break down employment barriers for women suffering economic hardship. Agriculture is also a focus of Storytellers’ ever-increasing list of services. The Hazelton Food Charter (HFC) is a comprehensive declaration that, “Everyone has a right to local and healthy food.” The HFC was established after more than 200 local people of all-ages were surveyed about their relationship to and knowledge of food. Storytellers’ uses the Charter to promote local food production, policy change, consumption and education. DIST R

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An arm of Storytellers’ commitment to food education is their support of the Senden Sustainable Agriculture and Sustenance Centre. “Senden will soon provide full-time education and school programming where we teach, experiential programs about food security and community economics,” Docherty said. Part of the agricultural instruction already involves how to compost organic waste in their own backyard or in bins for pick-up, which Storytellers’ also does as a service and employment opportunity. Compost is collected and placed in bins behind Storytellers’ office in Old Hazelton. Once ready, the compost is brought back to local gardens every spring season. The cash award from SPARC has isn’t attached to a project, but the board are busy with several projects and the money will be spent once decisions are reached. To learn more about Storytellers’ and its projects visit http://upperskeena.ca or call 250842-6500.

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PURSUANT to Section 405, Chapter 323, Local Government Act, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following properties and improvements situated thereon will be offered for sale at the Municipal Office, 3026 Bowser Street, New Hazelton, B.C. at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, Monday September 24, 2012, unless the delinquent taxes and accrued interest is paid by cash or certified cheque prior to the tax sale.

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557.000

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Legal Description Lot 5, Block 50, Plan 974, District Lot 150, Cassiar Land District 13th Avenue Parcel A, Block 30, District Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District 3575 Churchill Street Lots 17-20, Block 40, Plan 968, District Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District 3968 11th Avenue Lot 1, Block 59, Plan 968, District Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District Lot 2, Block 59, Plan 968, District Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District Lot 7, Plan 1318, District Lot 863, Cassiar Land District 3780 Brewster Street Lots 17-18, Block 58, Plan 968, District Lot 882, Section 2, Cassiar Land District Lots 19-20, Block 58, Plan 968, District Lot 882, Section 2, Cassiar Land District

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1180.000

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1261.000

Lots 18-22, Block 112, Plan 968, District Lot 882, Sec- $616.20 tion 2, Cassiar Land District

1348.000

Lots 13-15, Block 137, Plan 968, District Lot 882, Sec- $2672.20 tion 2, Cassiar Land District 4987 13th Avenue

1406.000

Lot 20, Block 145, Plan 968, District Lot 882 Section 2, $546.37 Cassiar Land District 14th Avenue

The District of New Hazelton makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the property and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments. These properties will be offered for auction with the upset price being the minimum price accepted. Purchasers of tax sale properties should note that the sale is not final as the property is subject to redemption by the owner until September 30, 2013. If the property is redeemed by the owner, the tax sale purchase price, plus interest will be returned to the purchaser. For more information please contact the District of New Hazelton at 250-842-6571. Wendy Hunt Tax Collector This is the second of two publications.

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less flexible, so they groan a bit more.” Hall recommends wearing comfortable clothing to allow for full range of motion in the hips and shoulders. Classes for beginners and the elderly continue every Monday at 6 p.m. Gentle class begins ($50 prepaid).

The all-levels classes are Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m ($60 prepaid or $10 drop-in for once a week and $100 prepaid for twice a week). For more information call Nancy Hall at 250-842-8582 at the New Hazelton Meeting Place.

“Guys are usually afraid of that one.” Men usually stretch a hamstring or two before running and that is simply not enough, Hall said. “Guys are the ones that are usually

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Source for Unity or Reason for Conflict? Beatriz Leo settles into the tree asana, which is the first pose in a sequence, at the New Hazelton Meeting place last Wednesday. Sanctuary Yoga sessions, lead by Nancy Hall, are held every Monday and Wednesday. Classes will continue until the end of October. Jerome Turner photo

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Senden Sustainable Agricultural Resource Centre (SSARC) hosts its annual You Pick community harvest next Tuesday, where people can purchase a bag for a fee and fill it with vegetables. The garden is tended by youth, aged 18 to 30 years old, through the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) project which began April 2010, when the Senden farm became a community asset owned by the Upper Skeena Development Centre (USDC). Carole Sutherland, YES coordinator, is hopeful for the future of workers and the community they live. “My long-term dream is to have our workers take what they learn here out into their communities and start their own gardens and projects,” Sutherland said. The SSARC has six youth tending the garden currently, including 23 year-old, Robert Wale. Wale spent the summer, working 30 hours every week, learning and then applying

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newly learned agricultural skills. “I knew a bit about harvesting, but that was mostly just potatoes,” Wale said. Wale can already see a

healthier future for himself from being part of this project. “You can learn to grow your own food and cook things like kale chips,” he said. See SENDEN on p. B9

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Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery

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Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday Morning Worship 10 am

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Welcomes You! Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Sunday Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Raddatz Corner of Upper Viewmount Rd & Hwy 16 250-847-2466

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Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue

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Housesitting

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Obituaries

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August 18, 1954 to August 21, 2012 A warm, heartfelt “Thank You” to Karl’s friends for expressing your sympathy at his passing. A touching Memorial Service was held on September 7th in Prince George. A special “Thank you” to Trina for passing the book around Smithers/Telkwa for all to sign. The Olesen Family. p.s. Linda apologizes for forgetting Smithers in the Obituary.

Daycare Centers

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Employment

Education/Trade Schools

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Weddings

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AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Ofﬁce hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides ﬁnes of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

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WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 106B 4741 Lakelse Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 4R9

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced ﬂat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended beneﬁts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax:250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext:230

LIBRARY DIRECTOR The Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Smithers Municipal Library under the direction of the Smithers Library Board. Qualifications & Experience Education: • Masters of Library Science or Library Technician Diploma or Community Library Training Program Certificate. Experience: • Preferred 5 years of directly related experience. Knowledge: • Library management & administration • Community program development • Strategic planning • Financial management and budgeting Skills: • Excellent communication, oral and written • Supervision and staff recruitment • Conflict resolution • Good working knowledge of library software Closing Date: October 2, 2012 For a full job description, further qualifications and application instructions visit: smithers.bclibrary.ca Enquires about this position can be sent to the library board: board@smitherslibrary.ca

AWG Northern Industries Inc. is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Financial Controller Reporting to the Chief Financial Of¿cer and responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations of AWG Northern Industries and af¿liate companies. Duties including but not limited to: Management • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including setting and achieving department’s goals and objectives • Oversee the accounting operations, accounting staff, transaction-processing operations, control policies and procedures Reporting • Timely issuance of ¿nancial statements • Coordination and preparation of corporate returns • Recommend benchmarks to measure the ¿nancial performance of company operations • Manage the production of the annual budgets and forecasts • Coordinate and issue ad-hoc ¿nancial and management reports • Provide ¿nancial analysis as needed Compliance • Coordinate and prepare year end information to external auditors for the annual audit • Monitor bank debt covenants • Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax ¿lings Additional Information The successful candidate will have: • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related ¿eld • Hold a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) • Prior experience in a controllership or public accounting role is preferred • Prior experience in/related with the construction, renovation or building verticals industries would be an asset • Strong computer skills including a superior understanding of the Microsoft Of¿ce Suite, especially MS Excel is required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is desirable • Exceptional organizational skills and precise attention to detail are essential • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong team player, motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision to provide consistent and reliable results

Silviculture Surveyor Si Forest Technician Forsite, an innovative forest and land management company, with 8 locations throughout B.C. is currently recruiting for Silviculture Surveyors and/or Forest Technicians out of our Smithers location. For more information or to submit a resume, please e-mail: mbandstra@forsite.ca or call our Smithers ofﬁce at 250-847-4822. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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AWG Northern Industries Inc. has an immediate opening for an intermediate or advance computer professional to join our team. The AWG IT Department is responsible for multiple servers and several hundred computers in an advanced network environment. Minimum Requirements: • Reliable, punctual team worker • Strong MS Windows background • MS Office support • Helpdesk support for remote end users • Complex hardware/software troubleshooting • PC Setup & installation • LAN/WAN/VPN networking issues • SMTP/IMAP setup & support • End-User Training • Documentation • Excellent people skills • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks Additional Assets: System Administration, Domain Admin, Active Directory, GP, VMWare, Network routing, Cisco hardware, Terminal Server, VPN Tunnels, MS Dynamics, Windows Server, Google Apps, Database Topology, Website Design & Development. The successful applicant will be able to provide end user computing support, evaluate, diagnose, trouble shoot, and repair and/or configure PC hardware, software, peripheral, and network equipment. This position will participate in IT related projects and the deployment of new desktop applications. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Interested applicants please forward resume and cover letter in confidence to: Laura Stanton AWG Northern Industries Fax (250) 877-7610 lauras@awgni.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Currently hiring experienced Sub-Contract Framers to work in Northern AB. Preference will be given to those with 3+ years of experience in residential framing. Lodgings provided. Send your resume & references: info@customcastle.ca subject line: ATTN: HIRING EDITOR. THE Sundre RoundUp, a 2,000 circulation weekly, requires an experienced editor. Sundre is 110 km northwest of Calgary. Full beneﬁt package. Apply: Lea Smaldon, 5013 - 51 Street, Olds, AB, T4H 1P6. 403-556-7510; lsmaldon@olds.greatwest.ca LOOKING for enthusiastic, driven Hair Stylists guaranteed clientele, full or part time. Apply with resume in person to Valley Oasis, 3847 2nd Ave. MATURE RELIABLE person with vehicle required for parttime janitorial position. 12-15 hrs, 3 days per week. Email: 2nd@telus.net (250)847-9161

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Line Cook Please apply within with resume 4268 Hwy 16, Smithers or email aspenmgr@telus.net

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Who is this for? Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Between 50-64, (emphasis on 55-64) and 65+ (if planning to stay in the workforce for 2 or more years) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Lack skills required for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting Part-Time / Relief Coverage Emergency Shelter Support Worker Competition #295 Position Summary: The Emergency Shelter Support Worker will work directly with homeless persons who are seeking shelter. The facility is designed to serve up to nine clients at a time. The support worker will do intake with clients, Data Entry, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry/shower facilities, common room and staff area. This position will consist of days, evenings, night shift and weekends. It will also include connecting clients to other service providers and resources. Successful application will be able to multi-task, have a high energy level and provide self-care. A thorough knowledge of the community and First Nation Culture is an asset. Qualifications: Continuing Post Secondary Education, University or have certificate/diploma in Social Service Worker, Human Service Worker, or Community Support Worker. Must have Food Safe and willing to be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, WHIMIS, First Aid, Suicide Intervention, Universal Health Precautions and Cultural Awareness training. Starting wage is $18/hr. Apply with resume and cover letter (state competition #295 on resume) to: Smithers Community Services Association 3715 Railway Ave., Smithers Mail to: Box 3759, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 847-3712 Email: general@scsa.ca Closing date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Job Description available by request @ SCSA or visit website: www.scsa.ca

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F o re s t C a re e r Opportunities Pro-Tech Forest Resources Ltd. has immediate full time, seasonal employment opportunities for entry level FIELD LABOURERS in the Bulkley Valley. Previous experience in Forestry related operations an asset. Successful applicants will be placed according to their knowledge and capabilities. Ideal candidates must be organized, posses a strong work ethic and be physically healthy.

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Successful candidates will be contacted by telephone for interviews. Interested applicants should e.mail or fax a cover letter and resume to: E.mail: scott.rowsell@ptfr.ca Scott Rowsell Fax: 250.846.5007 Pro-Tech Forest Resources Box 100, Telkwa BC V0J 2X0

Flooring Sales Manager The Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person/manager for its flooring department. This person will have retail experience that includes measuring, estimating, ordering and selling laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet and ceramic. This person will have had experience working with installers. The ability to provide excellent customer service to homeowners and contractors and assist the store manager with marketing initiatives for the flooring department are key priorities. The position also requires a general knowledge of building materials and the ability to work in a computerized environment. Compensation includes salary, incentive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to amanda@ bvhome.ca or fax to 1-250-845-7608.

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CREW SCHEDULER Central Mountain Air has an immediate opening for a full-time Crew Scheduler working out of our administrative office at the airport in Smithers, BC. This is a flight operations support position, specifically regarding scheduling and planning of aircrew. Applicants should have excellent computer, communication and interpersonal skills; exhibit a high degree of professionalism and cooperation; have the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and possess a positive attitude and flexibility. Related work experience is an asset. The successful applicant will maintain effective communication with pilots and other departments; keep detailed records; coordinate day-of crew requirements and changes; and other duties as required. Please forward your resume by fax or e-mail by September 21, 2012 Attention: H.R. Department Fax: (250) 847-3744 or E-mail: jobs@flycma.com CMA thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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has immediate openings for Part time and Full time positions Apply in person with resume to 3862 Broadway Ave. • NO phone calls, please.

PLANNER (One Year Maternity Leave)

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Development Services Department for a professional planner. This is a dynamic professional level position requiring application of community land use planning to assist in both current and long range planning. As a team player, you will be part of achieving the vision of Smithers as a sustainable and liveable community. The proposed commencement of this position is early November 2012 and will end early December 2013. This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1570 paying an hourly rate of $36.61 in 2012 and $37.23 in 2013. A relocation allowance is negotiable. For full details on this position, qualiﬁcations and application process, see our website at www.smithers.ca

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We require a take charge individual to coordinate and manage our Clean-up Department. Good organizational skills along with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction are main requirements. Clean Fetch a Friend drivers licence required. from the SPCA today! Apply to General Manager spca.bc.ca 250-847-2214 email dennis@coastmountaingm.com

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Tatlow Tire, a locally owned and operated automotive and commercial tire store is seeking a career minded individual to join in day to day operations of a busy tire store. Experience in truck/ farm/ and OTR is an asset. Competitive wage package. Must hold a valid class 5 drivers licence.

Apply in person or mail to Box 1016, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 or email sabian11@telus.net Fax 250-847-4189

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As the Highways Maintenance Contractor for Service Area 25 Bulkley Nass, Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. would like to advise the public that we are currently accepting Hired Equipment Registrations for the winter season. Registration Deadline is October 15, 2012. If you would like to register your equipment, forms are available at our Smithers OfďŹ ce and can be obtained in person or by fax or email from: Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. 2865 Tatlow Road, PO Box 357 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: (250) 847-8737 Fax: (250) 847-3955 Dan Beaulac, General Manager

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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

Resident manager wanted (couple preferred) duties include property management front desk and maintenance Apply to Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn 551 11th Ave Kamloops BC V2C 3Y1 email scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax 250-372-9444

PRO-TECH Forest Resources Employment Opportunities: #1) One year maternity leave position with possible extension for an ofďŹ ce data & safety coordinator role starting in Sept. Must have strong computer skills & valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence. Forestry, ofďŹ ce and/or safety system experience an asset. #2) Entry level general labourer positions - Must be organized, posses a strong work ethic and be physically healthy. Previous experience in Forestry related operations an asset. Successful candidates will be contacted by telephone for interviews. Send cover letter & resume to: Scott Rowsell - Pro-Tech Forest Resources, Telkwa, BC Email: scott.rowsell@ptfr.ca Fax: (250) 846-5007

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

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Sales Associate Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person to Lauren or Baron, 1131A Main St., Smithers

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required for a progressive and established company based out of Smithers. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Drivers must be organize, neat in appearance and have superb people skills. A class 4 or better drivers licence is required along with a clean drivers abstract. Please fax a brief resume with your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to 1-250-546-8879. Past applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

The person must have strong accounting skills, good analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent computer skills essential, and income tax knowledge and public practise experience preferred. Knowledge of caseware, taxprep, and other accounting software an asset. We offer a great ďŹ&#x201A;exible and friendly working environment, and competitive compensation package for the right individual. Please reply in conďŹ dence to: McAlpine & Co curtis.billey@mcalpine-ca.net www.mcalpine-ca.net

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The Workplace Training Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Retail & Tourism is a new training initiative delivered by the BC Consortium for Skills Development and the Ministry of Jobs,Tourism and Innovation. This program, which is supported by Shelfspace and the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, is designed to upgrade the skills of LMA eligible employees in the Retail and Tourism sectors - particularly, food and beverage workers, retail salespersons, salesclerks, and cashiers. The training program is at no cost to employers or employees. A $500 stipend is given to eligible participants upon successful completion of the training program.

The Workplace Training Program is being delivered by a group of post-secondary institutions throughout BC. It features a flexible program delivery model that helps to accommodate the varied working schedules of training participants. The 30 hour training program includes industry-specific topics, such as Effective Communication, Delivering Exceptional Customer Service, Successful Sales Strategies, and Productivity. If you are interested in taking part in this training initiative or require more information, please contact:

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Emberson Plumbing & Heating Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at ofďŹ ce: 780-8462231; fax: 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; cell 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY position available immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, beneďŹ ts, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511. JOURNEYMAN HEAVY Equipment Technicians. Due to a steady growth in our industry we currently have multiple positions open for our ďŹ eld service division. Mining and large construction equipment experience is an asset. We offer very competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Apply: ofďŹ ce@dutchmen.ca LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator. Must have current oilďŹ eld tickets, up-todate drivers abstract. BeneďŹ t package. Fax 403-845-3903. SECHELT WASTE Company seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com

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CHERRY WOOD 3 piece dresser with 2 side tables. $500. 847-5190

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3 bedroom vintage house on a large lot, large garage / workshop. Dining room bay window, original hardwood noors, fswd. Good neighbourhood two blocks from Main St.. Lots of character but needs work. 250.847.3054

Prime Location – Simcoe Loop Saturday September 22, 2012 at 12:00 Noon At Kerrs’ Pit, Leave Highway 16 10 miles East of Telkwa Follow Kerr Road and the Auction Signs

5 full storage units to be opened Sale day Sangster 18 ft boat 120 HP Leg Oak table & 4 chairs Snow thrower ChesterÀeld, chair, & loveseat Ridgid table saw 4 wood dining chairs Tile cutter Bookshelves Craftsman table saw Chest of drawers Bench drill press HumidiÀer Ridgid toolset - circular saw, Recip-saw, drill Shop vac Homecraft wood lathe & tools Berkel meat slicer Mikita belt sander Butter churn Mikita drill Cabbage slicer Craftsman cordless drill 2 stainless steel food warmers Rockwell router Stainless steel hot dog machine Router & table Candy machine Laser level Propane turkey deep fat fryer B&S water pump Propane BBQ Alaska sawmill Antique chair & rocker

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Plus many items too numerous to mention Consignments welcome until Sale Time

Terms Cash No buyers fees Persons paying for major items with uncertiÀed cheque may be required to leave the item on the grounds until cheque clears the bank.

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Country living living within within walking walking distance Country distance of of town, town, golf course and high school. Immaculate, golf course and high school. Immaculate, well well maintained home home on maintained on 5 5½ ½ acres. acres. Phone: 250 250 847 847 8775 8775 Asking Phone: Asking $369,000 $369,000

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Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale, dry pine by the cord, cut to length and delivered. Round $130, split $165. Phone 250-847-5779

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 HAY FOR Sale. Hungry Hill Area - $20/bale (+/- 800 lbs) @ 250-845-7178. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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GAME TABLE-air hockey and table tennis, $150. 3 Seater couch $50. Double bed, box and base $50. 2 Cherry wood lamps $30. Bike rack $20. 847-5190

$300 & Under

Family heritage home 2700 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 Àoors above, un¿nished basement, on 75’ x 125’ lot.

Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley for over 16 years Willy Verhelst

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Memorial donations are a kind and thoughtful way to recognize the need to help the living and show respect and remembrance to a loved one, friend, or associate. Send your donation to: The Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association, Box 634, Smithers V0J 2N0

Feed & Hay FRESH HAY in Kispiox Valley, no rain, round bales. (250)842-0030 GOOD QUALITY horse hay, $3.50/sq. bale. Barn stored. Delivery avail. in BV. (250)846-9690. TIMOTHY, alfalfa mix square and round bales, under cover. (250)846-5504 or 847-0952.

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Pets & Livestock

847-3266

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Real Estate Acreage for Sale ACREAGES at the end of Jackpine Rd, Telkwa, B.C. Nice view and exc. water supply. Power to property line. For info. please call 250-846-5354 or fax 250-846-5394

For Sale By Owner 3 BDRM house on 5 acres, close to town, lg heated shop. (250)847-4936.

B.C. HEART FOUNDATION OF B.C. AND YUKON c/o Box 2826, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 A donation in the name of someone you loved or knew is but a phone call or letter away. We'll acknowledge your caring gift with a card to the family. Charlotte Greer, 847-3742

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Rentals

Transportation

Boats

Recreational

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

Cars - Domestic

Sun Peaks Duplex For Sale

2000 SQFT home in Telkwa 2 bdm upstairs, partially ﬁnished bsmt $1000/m (250)636-9094

ROOM FOR STUDENT STILL AVAILABLE! Quiet, safe, clean, friendly furnished home to share with female student. $450. Close to Carmel Restaurant on Ford Ave. On bus route, own bedroom, share rest of house, Internet included. Room and board can be negotiated. Will be sharing house with older working woman. References required. Contact Lorraine at lorraines@citywest.ca

1998 MERCURY L.S. Grand Marquis 88,000km, 4.6 Engine, leather seats, loaded, c/w winter tires. exc. cond. Asking $7500 obo (250)8475268 or (250)877-3955

2 BDRM house in Telkwa for rent. $800/mth. (250)643-2780

Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek

Other Areas FREE BROCHURE. Kings County “Land of Orchards, Vineyards and Tides”. Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start a business! Toll-Free: 1-888865-4647, www.kingsrda.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent SMITHERS, 1 bdrm, clean, quiet, adult building, N/P, N/S, basic cable 877-6100

Duplex / 4 Plex TELKWA, 2 bdrm, recently renovated & appls., newly landscaped, avail. Nov. 1. $800/mth. n/p, n/s Ref’s req’d. (250)845-7030

Housesitting RESPONSIBLE mature adult female available for housesitting for winter in Smithers/Telkwa area. Call Cindy at 847-1230 or email cranberrycoho@gmail.com.

4 BDRM HOUSE on Telkwa High Rd. for rent. $1500/mth. Call 250-846-5855. SMITHERS. 3 bdrm home fully renov. in 2010 for rent in quiet area. lndry rm. with W/D included. No smoking / no pets. References and damage dep. required. $1,200 per month. available immediately, utilities not included. call Richard @ 250-877-1974 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. No smoking, no pets Utilities not included $900.00 per month Call 250-847-5261 Available Immediately

Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742 Open Houses

Suites, Lower FURNISHED 1 suite, very quiet from town, $650/mth. util. immed. 847-4127

bdrm, bsmt area, 5 min N/S, N/P. incl. Avail.

Cars - Domestic

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 135,000 km, new tires & battery, good condition.

847-2897

5,700

250-

Recreational/Sale BIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the extras, electric awning FP Vacuﬂo, Dbl fridge 3 way microwave, King bed, new tires Sacriﬁce $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902

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BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, “home away from home.” Daily, weekly, monthly rates. (250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com

2008 Titan Inﬂatable 14ft Raft with 25hp Mercury outboard. Barely used. $4600. 846-5557

Lets You Live Life.

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Dodge 3500 Crewcabs

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3046 Highway 16 West Smithers, BC Email • shawn@frontierchrysler.net

Shawn Bradford

SMITHERS reno’d 2 bdrm, Clean unit. Balcony, sep. storage rm. Ref’s req’d. Very quiet bldg. $850/m. (250)847-4453.

Bus: 250-877-7769

Trucks & Vans

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Trucks & Vans

2004 Chev Silverado 4x4

Country Home on Canyon Creek

Super Cab with canopy, 90,000 kms, exc. cond., well maintained.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM mobile home on 5 acres, lrg yard, sunny side of valley, 6km to town, W/D/F/S/DW, N/P, N/S. $900/mth. Ref’s Req’d. (250)877-9230

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$ The Sunny side of the valley beckons to this 1,200 sq.ft full basement home. Featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and an outstanding view. Please call 250.847.2335 evenings

15,000 obo 250-847-1037 Utility Trailers

$348,900 NE PRICW E

2012 Cargo Trailer 7’x14’, radial tires, spare tire, heavy duty door and hitch locks, 4 pt equalizer and drop hitch.

846-9135

5,500

OLD BABINE LAKE ROAD

$168,000 $ ,

MLS N209406 N209406

Contact Sandra today for a viewing!

www.sandrah.biz

Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

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Cars - Domestic

1999 Taurus 24 valve, 4 dr, FWD, clean, everything works, plus 4 Blizzaks on rims.

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2,500

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1-800-559-7288

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847-9102

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Wrecker/Used Parts

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• +/- 84 acre parcel • 18 Km East of Smithers • Great Mountain Views • Seasonal creek

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HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD 3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The estate of Nora Bernadette Stade, deceased, formerly of 9765 Cottonwood Street, Telkwa, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Nora Bernadette Stade are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o G.E. Greene Law Corporation, P.O. Box 940, 3895 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before November 2, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

Warehouse Lien Act

Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, RSBC 1996, c. 480, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. will offer for sale by public auction household goods and effects for the following persons to recover the amount of indebtedness indicated plus any additional costs of storage, seizure, and sale. Customer Indebtedness *Amounts as of Aug. 31, 2012 Carol and Deana Edzerza $655.20 Mike Vanwormer $666.40 Bill High $1,288.00 Dawn Sharpe $924 Ultimate Security $1,030.40 Auction will take place at Kerr’s Auction, 21693 Kerr Road, Telkwa, B.C., 250-846-5392 commencing 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Stakes go up in British Columbia gambling with natural gas Mike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one, projecting a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues, due largely to declining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than forecasted, but the volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government, especially with a political commitment to present a balanced budget next spring.

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De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another deficit. The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel,

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exports to Asia where the price remains much higher. That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for an LNG facility. And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. government announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel. The B.C. Liberals passed in the spring session was to do away with another of those federal-provincial overlaps that

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make industrial development so slow and difficult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement. At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s jobs plan is having three LNG export terminals in production by 2020. That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t arrive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press, tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley. View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net NEW LISTING

$279,900

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

$265,000

$214,900

NEW PRICE

$98,000

NEW PRICE

223,500

$149,500

1615 Aldous St, S Hazelton

13042 Blue Jay Road

3919 Broadway Ave

Beaver Island, Smithers

21925 Kitseguecla Loop

Lot 2 Slack Road

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Executive 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher 6 acres, view location, large deck Custom kitchen, stainless apps 4000 sf incl walk out basement

Ron & Charlie

mls n222202

5 acres, level and treed 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom New asphalt shingles, laminate floor Lg attached workshop, bsmt access

Kiesha Matthews

$279,500

Updated heritage home Energy efficient Private landscaped yard New detached garage

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n222142

$254,500

mls n 221050

+/-12 acres on Bulkley River Mostly treed, good view Easy beach access, fishing www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$128,500

mls n203945

Fenced 4.28 acres, beautiful yard s 2 bdrm, den, cozy wood elec heat Bright and airy, vaulted ceilings www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$1,200,000

mls n219505

Rural acreage, 2 creeks + spring Gently sloped 6.96 acres Park-line walking trails Close to Smithers paved road

Peter Lund

$269,500

mls n219840

$229,000

1435 Walnut Street, Telkwa

1410 Cottonwood St, Telkwa

Passby Drive, Smithers

8889 Owens Road

1036 Toronto Street

1080 Elsworth Rd, Kitwanga

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Double concrete drive & garage 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Hardwood floors, fireplace Huge deck, 100x140 lot

Donna Grudgfield

mls n221745

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms New roof, vinyl windows, furnace Attached garage, corner lot Home based business (hair salon)

Donna Grudgfield

$448,000

5.8 acres in Silvern Estates Driveway and building site done Nice mountain views Private from road

Donna Grudgfield

mls n216853

$119,500

mls n218111

180 acres, ponds, creeks 7 bedroom home, 4 bathrooms Barn, machine, shed, workshop Amazing views, executive home

Donna Grudgfield

$239,500

mls n2220365

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fireplace, laminate flooring Roomy kitchen, huge rec room Fully fenced backyard, deck

Donna Grudgfield

$225,000

mls n220372

14 acres, good view, private 3 bdrm, 3 bathroom, full basement Recent upgrades, immaculate! www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$369,000

mls n220524

$319,000

7468 Boundary Rd, Telkwa

25 Fulton Street, Granisle

28154 Walcott Quick Road

1191 Coalmine Rd, Telkwa

9199 Bluff Road, Telkwa

1557 Chestnut Cres, Telkwa

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Sunny 80 acre view property 2,900sf architecturally designed Fencing, timber, spring, guest cabin www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n221513

Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Huge family room with hot tub Beautiful lake and mountain views www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$184,900

Immaculate log home, 6 acres 20 ft vaulted ceilings Chef’s kitchen, master bedroom loft Full basement, shop, outbuildings

Ron Lapadat

mls n221317

$395,000

mls n199382

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Hardwood floors, bay window Lots of kitchen cupboards Enclosed garage, big yard

Ron Lapadat

$374,900

mls n216623

3 bedroom, 5 acres, vaults Spectacular lake & mountain views Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$289,500

mls n217027

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gardens Private fenced yard, paved street Very unique design and layout Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$309,500

mls n220537

$319,900

3917 Third Avenue

1 Aurora Avenue

5361 Slack Road

4092 Ninth Avenue

4083 Alfred Avenue

4248 Mountainview Cres

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Need a fresh start and updated home Beautiful bath, new floor, 2 bdrm Large 75x125 R-2 zoned lot Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n216319

2 bedrooms plus den, 10’ ceilings Super energy efficient R-30 walls Fir floors, Lake Kathlyn waterfront Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$143,500

3 bdrm, 3 level split, hardwood, tile Private 5 acres Garage and double carport, creek Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n219940

$169,000

mls n221903

Great private location, view 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement New bathroom flooring Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$110,000

mls n222103

Beautiful 2 storey, 3 bedroom home 9’ ceilings, fireplace, porch, quality Immediate possession Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$49,000

mls n218456

5 bedroom, immaculate gas fireplace 3 bathroom, extensive hardwood 2 decks, freshly painted Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n213757

$265,900

$189,900

321 Prairie Road

4014 Fifth Ave, New Hazelton

Lot 2 Morgan Road

Lot 8-9 Dunlop Street

3983 Second Avenue

4212 Mountainview Cres

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Deeded lot near Green T Sleeps 6 comfortably Great location, easy access Power line out front and paid for

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n222139

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home Well kept and upgraded Great view and huge yard 45 min to downtown Smithers

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

mls n220155

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

New 10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8 km from town Perfect for your country retreat

Sandra Hinchliffe

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n214865

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

41,992 square foot building lot Mountain views Rural neighborhood Variety of mature trees

Sandra Hinchliffe

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n220230

Alida Kyle Cell. 877-2802

Excellent location, by college 2 bedroom rancher Many upgrades, high eff furnace Raised garden, shed, fenced

Peter Lund

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n218639

Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838

3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 1300 sf rancher Great location, close to pool/arena Near schools & restaurants, fenced Carport, concrete driveway, apps inc

Karen Benson

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

mls n217567

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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1912 – 2012

Celebrate 100 years THEN

Saturday, Sept. 22

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Join us for Fun & Games 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pulled Pork BBQ Homemade Beans 12-2 p.m.

Draw to Win! 2012 Camaro Replica or 1 Year N/C Maintenance nce or 100 Litres of Fuel No purchase necessary

Kids Jumping Castle Scavanger Hunt 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Dealership

Powder Puff Competition 1-2 p.m. • • • •

Enter Teams of 2 ladies Re + Re Tire + Wheel Fastest Time Wins! Coveralls + Tools Supplied

• 1st Correct Entry Drawn wins 32” HD TV • 2nd Spin + Win on our Wheel • 3rd Storm Rider Jacket Match Picture to Item and win!! a) Boxliner

Fastest Team Wins FREE Services at

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c) Side Step Bars See in store for contest Dealer #10041

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