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HOMELESS IN SMITHERS With Thanksgiving Day fresh in our memories, it is ironic it is followed by National Homeless Awarness week and yes, Smithers is home to people who have nowhere to call home. This week The Interior News looks at different aspects of homelessness in our environs, see pages A9, A11 and A13. Dan Mesec photo

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SARA drawn into Enbridge fray By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

It isn’t their intent, but Ecojustice could make things a whole lot tougher for Enbridge if their court case against the federal government proves successful. Ecojustice, filed an application in federal court, to force the Conservative government to prescribe and implement a recovery plan for four species listed under the Species at Risk Act, the marbled murrelet, Pacific humpback whale, southern mountain caribou and the Nechako white sturgeon. By law, the federal government must produce and implement a recovery strategy for species identified as threatened or endangered under

SARA. A recovery strategy serves to identify critical habitat for species of concern and subsequently afford protection to the habitat. Ecojustice chose the four species because the government is at least three years behind in their commitment. More importantly, the habitat, terrestrial and marine, of each of these species would be impacted by the construction and operation of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. The current legal action represents the fifth such lawsuit Ecojustice has brought against the federal government for failure to meet SARA obligations. “We feel we have strong arguments. In this case there’s a very clear duty under the Act [SARA] to come up with a recovery strategy

within a mandatory deadline,” Sean Nixon, lead counsel for Ecojustice, said. “Because they are least three years behind for the species named, we believe we have a strong case they are acting unlawfully.” The suit seeks an order from the court to force the federal government to release recovery strategies. Once the recovery strategies are released and critical habitat identified, the federal government will have 180 days to protect the habitat. The lawsuit, although not directed specifically at Enbridge, serves to highlight how the federal government’s delay in producing and enforcing recovery strategies can have concrete impacts on species at risk, including the four species named in the most recent lawsuit, Nixon said. See SARA on p. A4

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Smithers may be getting a lot more bike friendly soon, as the Bike Friendly Community Task Force finalizes recommendations to be brought forward to council on how to improve bike infrastructure in Smithers. “I think the meetings have been going great,” Ellen Hansen said, a Bike Friendly Community Task Force committee member. “The process was well guided by the

town representatives and we’ve done group work and independently arrived at the same kind of issues, looking for solutions and making sure it’s boiled down to something that can be presented to council and be viable.” The Town of Smithers appointed the committee earlier this year after council identified making Smithers more bike friendly as one of their top priorities . The committee held three meetings and submits their recommendations to council

next month. “It’s been great so far,” councillor Phil Brienesse said. “Our first meeting was really brain storming mostly on the issues that are out there.” “So although that needed to be done it feels a lot better moving into this second meeting about possible solutions and it’s nice to see a lot of the solutions aren’t massive, expensive projects.” So far the committee has identified problem areas across Smithers, areas that are poorly marked

such as the cross walks on both ends of town. But the primary focus of the committee is to find a way to connect the existing trails together. With three schools along Third Ave., the committee also looked at creating a cross-town corridor for bikes along Third Ave. to make it safer for students to get to school. “One of the ways we’re solving these problem is looking at what existing trails we already have in place, and looking at creative ways we can connect them all together,”

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Cycling in Smithers requires upgrades BIKE from A2 “Right now we pretty well have a list of what we think should be done,” Hansen said. “We have an overview map and we want to specify the map and bring it down to what do we want, what’s longterm, what’s shortterm, signage and road lines.” Although some options aren’t viable at the moment, the committee put them all in a side bar to be looked at in the future. As for Third Ave., it’s sure to play a key role in the improvement of Smithers’ bike infrastructure, creating a safe and efficient corridor for cyclist and especially kids. As Hansen put it, they are the future and the ones that will benefit the most once the task force has issued their

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The Gateway pipeline route has already seen a decade of planning and testing, and thousands of hours of work, to ensure maximum safety and minimal environmental disturbance. And I’m proud to tell you that the work isn’t ﬁnished yet. First of all, I want to set the record straight on recent claims that the Gateway pipeline runs through the Great Bear Rain Forest on British Columbia’s coast — they are categorically false. As it happens, our team of engineers has taken great pains to ensure that the proposed pipeline route is almost entirely made up of pre-existing corridors of activity — such as logging roads, forestry roads, cut lines, or other “pre-disturbed” areas — to reduce its footprint as much as possible. Our engineers, and experts familiar with B.C.’s terrain, have also spent years using the most advanced technology available to identify the potential for geohazards — landslides, rock fall, avalanches, seismic issues, and marine clays. As a result, we’ve worked hard to minimize the risk, and ensure the safest pipeline route possible, with extra measures such as deeper pipe burial, tunnels, and special pipe design.

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N EWS Action required now to save habitat SARA from A1 “There’s an environmental assessment process going on [joint review panel on proposed Northern Gateway pipeline] without anyone having identified their critical habitat and without a thorough assessment of what the effects of proposed tanker traffic or the pipeline itself might be on the critical habitat of the four species If the lawsuit is successful, it would oblige Enbridge to obtain a permit, under the Species at Risk Act, to pursue the construction and

“But that’s the problem with the delay, by the time the critical habitat is identiﬁed for these species and protected, it may be too late and our only option will be to foreclose.”

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se of the pipeline as use ell as for the marine well ansport of the transport rsands bitumen. tarsands “The Species at isk Act has very Risk

specific conditions for giving out permits in critical habitat. “But that’s the problem with the delay, by the time

the critical habitat is identified for these species and protected, it may be too late and our only option will be to foreclose.” The federal government is thus far not saying much regarding this latest lawsuit. “Our Government takes our responsibilities under the Species at Risk Act seriously,” Press Secretary Office of the Minister of the Environment Adam Sweet said. “As the matter you raise is before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”

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Toews a tryant My paternal grandmother had her foibles, but she also had wisdom, wisdom I think she came upon from spending time in her rocking chair. Two such pieces of wisdom came to mind last week as I listened to Minister for Public Safety, Vic Toews, vilify Omar Khadr in the media. My grandmother used to say it’s impossible to spoil a child and children aren’t born hateful and racist. She’s right, you can’t give a child too much love and the beauty of children is their unconditional love. I suspect Vic Toews had the good fortune of being raised in a loving family where he was taught right from wrong. By contrast, through the randomness that is life, Omar Khadr, by all accounts was born to a father who was bent on raising his son as a terrorist. Khadr knew no other kind of father-son relationship and it is that relationship that put Khadr in a compound to survive an attack by fighter jets. The sole survivor of the attack found himself face-to-face with a U.S. soldier and he tossed a grenade that killed the soldier. Khadr was captured and spent the next 10 years incarcerated in the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison, tried by a U.S. military tribunal and found guilty of terrorism. Khadr was repatriated to Canada last week and Toews wasn’t happy about it and he let all of Canada know there was a terrorist in one of our prisons. Toews repeated his name and the word terrorist over and over again, making sure everyone knew what Khadr had done 10 years ago. In doing so Toews was acting as a terrorist, a tyrant, ranting against Khadr and terrorizing us into thinking we should fear Khadr and shudder at the idea he will one day be released from prison. What Toews didn’t say was Khadr was 15years old when he killed the U.S. soldier. If Khadr had murdered someone in Canada at the age of 15, we would never have known his name, the Canada Youth Justice Act assures that. Thank you Mr. Toews for behaving like a terrorist. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Pro-lifers need to mobilize supporters That Stephen Harper is not a conservative was evident last week when he used his influence as party leader to ensure the defeat of the Hon. Stephen Woodworth’s Motion 312. The Harper majority government’s abortion-is-closedto-debate neon sign burned brightly last Wednesday as 63 per cent of his cabinet voted nay to a debate on the protection of the preborn. It begs the question, what was the point of electing a Conservative majority? Motion 312 was simply a

motion calling for a parliamentary committee to investigate when human life begins and it was only debated long enough to have Parliament overwhelmingly vote it down. Our Prime Minister has disappointed us before by his unwillingness to debate important social issues. In 2006 Harper said, if elected, he would reopen the marriage debate and then when elected asked Parliament if they wanted the debate. They said no. Ask your political adversaries if they

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want to review their own previous bad legislation? That is not reopening the debate However, once elected, he said he would not reopen the abortion debate and true to his word, last Wednesday he kept his promise. We need to realize that, as a percentage of the population, few Canadians follow in detail the debates in Parliament regardless of the issues at stake. What we do see

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when wh a pro-life bill is introduced, is a marked increase in ma the th vigor of activity of pro-life groups who wh do and should monitor these issues with scrutiny. Let’s not overstate the hoped-for increase in public awareness. A simple migration of all the pro-life and pro-marriage lobbies in Canada in support of the Christian Heritage Party could achieve the same result. Within one election we could easily achieve over 2% of the national vote; social conservatism nation-wide could create its own momentum and the pro-life, pro-marriage

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LOGPILE FIRE Sunday, the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department attended a site on Upper Viewmont Road where several logpiles were burning unattended. Dan Mesec photo

Moricetown fishery not fish friendly Editor: Following yet another year of steelhead harassment at Moricetown I find it distressing the people who finance and partake of this supposed fisheries management exercise won’t even acknowledge, much less respond to legitimate questions put to them. What began as an attempt to lead First Nations fishers away from killing steelhead (and coho) in the early 1990s but, instead, to tag and release fish for payment has now blossomed into a mega project that is all about everything but the fish used to sell it. I can live with that. After all, we are surrounded by

examples of good money going after bad. The issue here, however, is not the cost to taxpayers or deep pockets supporters from outside government. It’s the cost to the fish and the willful blindness of those who justify the Moricetown charade and claim the program is collecting data critical to the management of Bulkley/Morice steelhead, especially Skeena steelhead. Let me explain. The steadily increasing effort applied to catching steelhead with jet boats and seine nets at the tail end of Moricetown Canyon is not fish friendly, regardless of how it is marketed. The vastly increased effort and efficiency of dip netters at the head of

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the canyon is far less friendly. In fact both of these exercises, collectively used to develop what is referred to in the fisheries jargon as a mark-recapture population estimate, result in a significant and growing proportion of the total stock being injured to the extent they’re unlikely to resume migration or reach their intended spawning destination healthy enough to reproduce normally.

A mark-recapture population estimation program is predicated on seven assumptions. The more of these assumptions that are violated the greater the inflation of the resulting population estimate. The violations at Moricetown are numerous and abundantly clear to those who claim to be fisheries professionals. But, bad population estimates are brushed aside on the premise they’ll be improved next year. The fact that any

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estimate, however good or bad, doesn’t materialize until months after all the fisheries influencing Skeena steelhead are over and the fish themselves are tucked away under winter’s ice does not concern those who control the agenda. Rather, they’re only interested in the cash flow through the community and the capacity building it supposedly supports. Steelhead are merely a pawn and anyone pointing to that is easily

neutralized by simply ignoring their inquiries and critical reviews. Such is fish politics. Those who contend there isn’t a better alternative to estimating tributary specific steelhead populations refuse to acknowledge the advancements in DNA science and fish stock ID. It’s a simple and straightforward process to collect samples from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans test fishing vessel near the mouth of the Skeena River and analyze those samples quickly instead of months later. This sort of approach is commonplace in sockeye management in B.C. Bulkley/Morice steelhead are readily detectable among

the aggregate, mixedstock catch from the test fishery, the long applied Skeena steelhead abundance indicator. If DNA samples are analyzed as quickly as possible there would be a reasonable estimate of the abundance of Bulkley/Morice steelhead available before the peak of the run ever reached Moricetown. There wouldn’t be a need to spend hundreds of thousands of scarce dollars to support employment projects that evolved to support the lifestyles of too few while producing zero useful fisheries management information. Furthermore there would be no harm done to the fish that all involved claim to care about so deeply. R.S. Hooton Nanaimo, B.C.

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Homeless a part of Smithers landscape By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

or most British Columbians, the day ends settling into a comfortable bed and with winter approaching confident in the thought they are protected from the elements. But for others, more than 15,500 people in British Columbia, the day rarely ends in a comfortable bed, according to a 2008 report entitled Housing and Support for Adults with Severe Addictions and/or Mental Illness in British Columbia. Censusing homeless people, Michelle Patterson and co-authors said, is not an exact science, many don’t report themselves as being homeless, but they do exist, even in Smithers. They’re out there, living in camps in the bush, spending nights on benches in various parks around town. In fact, the 2008 report estimated at least 250 people lived with homelessness in Smithers. The downturn in the economy didn’t help matters. Broadway Place originally had 120 visits/ month for help in various forms in 2009, but that number has since ballooned to 1,500 visits/ month, Manager of Broadway Place Emergency Shelter Pauline Taekema said. Many of the homeless in Smithers, like elsewhere in British Columbia, suffer from addictions and/or mental health issues and those with mental health issues can go undiagnosed for many years, Taekema said. “They’ve burned their bridges and have a hard time getting references to move into another place,” Joan Wilmot, outreach worker at the shelter, said. Lack of affordable housing, especially supported housing and poverty are also important factors driving homelessness in Smithers. “Housing is very expensive,” Taekema said. “Even utilities, especially in the winter,” Wilmot added. In some cases, covering rent means other bills like utilities are neglected. Single individuals living on social assistance from the province are allowed to spend up to $375/month on rent which leaves very few options in Smithers. “It isn’t enough,” Wilmot said. “It’s hard to find accommodations that fit into that budget.”

Sharing an apartment could open up opportunities, but issues such as addiction or mental health typically make sharing difficult. Poverty also prevents some residents from participating in recreational activities “For example, the poor can’t use the swimming pool,” Wilmot said. Workers at Broadway Place try to find solutions, connecting clients with the Ministry of Social Development, as well as looking at alternative solutions including special allowances from crisis grants. In the end, there is a housing shortage in Smithers and often the solution, out of necessity, for Taekema and Wilmot, is to look for housing in other communities. Broadway Place Emergency Shelter works in cooperation with several other agencies in Smithers to try and provide the best help they can for the people that walk through their doors, including the Salvation Army, the hospital, BC Brain Injury, the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre, Positive Living North, the Anglican Church and others. However these solutions are temporary. “We need more affordable supported housing attached to services,” Taekema said. The goal of supported housing, Wilmot explained, is to support individuals through the issues that affect their ability to keep their housing. “We want to help them through the hoops so they’re successful,” Wilmot said. “It’s difficult in Smithers because the housing is short and the rents are fairly steep.” One of the problems, Wilmot said, is funding. Smithers is a smaller town and thus receives less funding and services than larger centres, “But we have the same problems,” Wilmot said. Homelessness Awareness Week runs from Oct. 7 - Oct. 13. Local groups are hosting a campout, Oct. 10 at the corner of Queen and Highway 16, set up begins at noon. Oct. 11 there is an information booth at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre, a pancake breakfast hosted by the Lion’s Club, a coat exchange,. For information call: (250) 847-4660, (250) 877-0042. Meanwhile, Taekema had just one request of Smithereens regarding the homeless. “Listen to individuals,” Taekema said. “They’re part of the community and should be treated as such.”

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able at the Chamber office and Visitor Centre, right behind the Museum. Centennial Calendars will be on-site by November 1.

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Women in northern communities, homeless as a result of violence, may soon have more support due to an upcoming report from the Northern Society for Domestic Peace (NSDP) in Smithers. The study: Critical Choices: Rural Women, Violence and Homelessness is authored by Molly Wickham, a graduate of the University of Victoria’s indigenous governance program. She conducted interviews with women who shared their experiences and found some commonalities. “Domestic violence and homelessness for women are very closely linked,” Wickham said. “In nearly every case of a woman fleeing violence, some form of homelessness is the result.” Canada doesn’t have a definition of homeless, so the national statistics are hard to tally and at times don’t reflect the reality that a woman fleeing violence may find herself homeless, Carol Seychuck, NSDP executive director explained. “We run the transition house and when a woman is helped by us she’s immediately considered homeless,” Seychuck said. “She wouldn’t selfidentify as homeless because she does have places she can stay.” Seychuck describes one of two types of homelessness defined by the United Nations

called relative and absolute homelessness. Relative homelessness includes people who are couch-surfing to people who pay more than 30 per cent of their income toward rent, according to Wickham. Absolute homeless is anyone who lives on the street to people who frequent shelters for food or lodging. There are organizations in Canada, like the Homeless Hub, that are attempting to create a national definition of homelessness, but in the meantime Wickham will provide a snapshot of this specific form of homelessness in the northwest. She began her project last June with a review of literature on homelessness and found some details lacking. “There isn’t a lot of research about northern rural communities, most of the data is about urban spaces,” Wickham said. During the interview process, which Wickham hopes to complete by January 2013, a trend has become apparent. “From the discussions I’ve had in the area there are a number of young homeless people in the Smithers,” Wickham explained. “Teens will come from a place that has no school and find it hard to adjust and they sometimes end up homeless.” The NSDP has been operating for over 20 years and is well-versed in the obstacles women face

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in Smithers if violence leads to homelessness. “Family and friends often do not want to get involved and the woman will go back to the abusive environment,” Seychuck said. Not all communities in the north have shelters for women fleeing violence and they become transient. “We had a woman from Yellowknife stay here on her way to the lower mainland because she had nowhere else to go in her PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until October 31, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 0% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Tundra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. **$8000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Tundra Crewmax models. $3000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Corolla Sport, LE and XRS models. $3000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Matrix AWD and XRS models. $4000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 RAV4 V6 4WD models. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by October 31, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Informational 72 month APR: Corolla 4.38% / Matrix 3.75% / RAV4 4.81% / Tundra 7.14%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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Are you interested in making Smithers a more sustainable and resilient community? We would like to invite you to join members of Council and Town of Smithers staff in a facilitated discussion with Kim Fowler of, “Sustainability Makes Cents”. The Town of Smithers is hosting a series of two conversations with Kim on the recently completed draft Town of Smithers Sustainable Resiliency Plan. Dates: First Session, October 15, 2012 Dates: Second Session, October 29, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (on both dates) Place: Smithers Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street For further information and to view the draft Town of Smithers Sustainable Resiliency Plan, please visit www.smithers.ca, or visit the Town Hall for a copy of the draft plan, or contact Mark Allen, Director of Development Services at 250 847 1600.

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Dr. Isai Castillo visits Smithers Thursday, Oct 11 at the Old Church to talk about alternative health care and his experience treating heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Unlike conventional forms of treatment that use abrasive substances and toxic chemicals, Dr. Castillo’s patients rave about the positive, natural health approach they receive at his clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. “It’s an absolutely amazing clinic, the difference between him and here is, here you sit in a chemo room, there’s three or four of you in the room all getting the drip and your nurse is in total plastic garb from head to toe, and nobody talks,” Angela Young, one of Dr. Castillo’s patients, said. “Here everyone is like they’re mute. It’s a terrible feeling.” “You go down to Dr. Castillo’s clinic and you’re in a room with twenty people, you’re all hooked up to IVs and everyone is talking and sharing stories and healing that way.” Young said, when she was first diagnosed with cancer she went through six months of intense chemotherapy, which left her very weak and tired. But, after she went to Dr. Castillo for the first time, the experience was incredible and following three months of treatment with Dr. Castillo, Young said

she couldn’t believe the improvement. “It’s better physically because you’re getting natural treatments and it’s better because of just the atmosphere of hope in the clinic, whereas here you don’t get that sense of hope,” she said. Despite having to pay out of her own pocket for her treatments at Dr. Castillo’s clinic, Young said it was definitely worth it, receiving pages and pages of results, never feeling rushed in meetings with Dr. Castillo. But when asked why she chooses Dr. Castillo’s clinic over getting treated in Canada, she said the results are simply better. “I went to Dr. Castillo because his results are so much better and it makes your system stronger,” she explained. “You don’t get really sick you don’t loose you hair.” For a region peppered with traditional health care practices, like homeopathy and holistic medicine, Dr Castillo’s take on treatment is very attractive for those wanting a more natural approach to health care, which is still in its infancy in Canada according to local Oncologist, Elizabeth (Biz) Bastian. “I’ve certainly had many patients over the year’s who have accessed Dr. Castillo’s clinic in the past,” Bastian said. “They’ve been very pleased, it’s not about a cure it’s about holistic, integrated medical care and that

Make a difference in a young person’s life Smithers Community Services Association is seeking to add supportive families to our CORR HOMES PROGRAM About our program… CORR Homes is a specialized foster care program for young offenders as an alternative to incarceration and operates in communities throughout Northern BC. CORR Homes offer a caring, stable home environment where youth reside for up to 6 months. CORR Home families are ﬁnancially compensated to provide this service. Our program provides the CORR Home families with access to training, 24-hour on-call support, and an experienced Youth Resource Worker who will work directly with families and the youth who reside with them. Who we are looking for… Interested people who have had experience working with and supporting youth at work or socially (ie; coaching, mentoring, big brothers/sisters etc.) or who have raised their own children through their teen years. For more information about how to become a CORR Home, please visit our website www.scsa.ca/programs/corr-homes or contact Jo-Anne Nugent at (250) 847-9515 or toll free at 1-888-355-6222.

is something in North American medicine we are only beginning to touch the surface of.” Nutritional care is a large part of what Dr. Castillo advocates. Not only using conventional means but

an approach that really is about changing ones life style for the better. Focusing on making the body healthier through diet, exercise, simple meditations and conventional medicines, like chemo

therapy. With over 80 patients in the Bulkley Valley, this is the seventh time Dr. Castillo will be in Smithers to spread the word about what his clinic has done for local patients

and what he will be advocating during his lecture. “I think it’s an awareness of what’s out there that can help people, versus just being plugged full of drugs, which a

lot of people lose the battle because your body just becomes so weak from the drugs you can’t fight it. His system gives you your power back. Our system takes that power away.”

HOSPITALITY MATTERS . . . EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE Ask Vern Sampson about his culinary career working in the minerals and mining sector and you can’t help but smile. Vern began his career on the Galore Creek Project; today, he’s the head chef and ¿rst aid attendant at Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project camp, where he’s worked for the past three years. He’s employed by Spatsizi Remote Services Corporation (SRSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) that provides catering and camp operation services at remote industrial sites. SRSC is a TNDC joint venture with Sodexo, an international food and facilities management company. “I’ve been cooking in camps for six years now, and intend to continue until someday down the road I open my own restaurant in Hazelton, where I was born and raised,” says Vern. “I enjoy this work because I get satisfaction from seeing others enjoy my food. No matter how hard my day is, it makes it all worthwhile to hear the crew say thank you for the good meal.”

development camps, like Seabridge’s KSM Camp, we’re looking for versatile individuals with expertise in many different areas. We also look for people with the potential to grow.” Edward knows a thing or two about career growth. He used to be a camp chef at the now-closed Eskay Creek Mine, before accepting a job with TNDC in 2005 to manage SRSC. He also understands what it takes to be successful. “Partnerships are critical in this business. Our joint venture with Sodexo enables us to develop our people and access the capacity pe we need to keep our clients satised. And we value the work we do ¿e with exploration and development wi projects because it allows us to pr begin building strong, long-term be relationships. We’ve worked with re Seabridge for four seasons now, Se and have developed mutual trust an and understanding about what is an required for us to be successful re together. That’s invaluable in a to true partnership.” tru

“In addition to developing Vern completed two years of great working relationships with gr culinary training at Northwest industry, what I enjoy most about in Community College in Terrace in the work I do is ¿nding employth 2007 and in 2010, became Red ment for members of the Tahltan m Seal-certi¿ed. A typical day for Vern Sampson, making dinner at KSM Camp. Nation and other local First NaVern at the KSM Camp begins tions,” Edward continues. “Over the past few years, early with the daily baking. He then prepares lunch year-round employment has been limited in our refor the people working in camp – including the maingion, and so seeing people succeed and develop catenance guys, core cutters, pilots, engineers and reers in the hospitality industry is really motivating.” of¿ce staff – and starts preparing for the evening Seabridge has spent more than $125 million in meal. When he’s not cooking or baking, he’s organizing weekly menus and grocery orders. “I have to exploration, engineering and development work to be careful not to forget anything because we’re in move the proposed KSM Project towards production. the middle of nowhere and it’s extremely dif¿cult and Approximately 80 percent of this spending has been in local communities, where Seabridge is committed expensive to Ày our food in.” to creating economic opportunities, developing loEdward Van Mierlo is the Chief Operating Of¿cer cal people and building partnerships with local busiof SRSC. “Communication skills, a great attitude, a nesses. willingness to learn, and commitment are skills and attributes we look for in SRSC employees,” says Read Vern’s story in full on the KSM Project Edward. “When we hire for smaller exploration and website: www.ksmproject.com

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Community There’s more to Smithers than coffee shops and fancy houses By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

For just over 10 per cent of the world, the thought of having no bed and no roof over your head is simply unimaginable. But, tragically for many, it’s a reality they face everyday. When we think of homelessness we sometimes forget it extends much further than the typical panhandlers we see sprinkled across, mostly urban metropolises. However, here in the north you don’t have to look far to see there’s a serious disconnect in the belief that homelessness in Smithers is not really an issue. Some beg to differ. “Spruce trees are the best coverage because the rain and snow doesn’t get through, Jeff said.

Jeff, as his friends call him, is just one out of dozens of homeless people living in the overgrown grass and empty treed lots in and around Smithers. He said living on the street, whether it’s selfenabling or not, shouldn’t have to be if only the right people were paying attention. Noting his resentment towards elected officials and their inability to want to make a difference for street people, Jeff said. “Your just a number to a lot of these people,” Jeff said. “And no one really cares.” According to information from the Minister Responsible for Housing, in 2010 the provincial government invested $90 million in subsidies for supported housing projects for more than 13,000 low-income individuals in the interior region.

Almost 160 apartments were built to help battle homelessness, however on the ground floor, those numbers seem to mean very little. “There was a research piece done in 2005 by Smithers Community Services and they discovered 250 people who were homeless or at risk of being homeless,” Joan LeClair said, a local social worker in Smithers. “There was another study done in 2010 by the Smithers Task Force that had people from the town, developers and social workers on it and they also concluded there are homeless people in this community and the well-researched response to that is a staffed supported housing building.” Just recently the Northern Society for Domestic Peace issued an idea to the Aviva Community Fund, an

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organization that helps finance community supported projects in B.C. The Herway House Supportive Housing project will be one of the first in northern B.C. and a possible life-line for battling local homelessness in Smithers, if it attracts enough votes to be elected as the winner. The main objective of the project is to reduce generational abuse and

poverty by breaking the cycle of instability. An issue that has been overlooked far too easily. “Community services started finding places for people in Houston because there are a lot more vacancies there,” Ruth Milne said, a local social worker. “But, when they move they loose their whole support system and then Houston Council starts

complaining about a drug problem, well d’uh, they have no support so they fall back into the drugs.” Having a support system is vital for a lot of people battling homelessness but if they have nowhere to get it then nothing will change. For people like Milne however, she knows what the consequences are without that support and

hopes that soon local politicians will pay closer attention to what’s happening to their citizens on the street, because for people like Jeff, it’s a reality they live everyday. “There are a lot of people who’ve gone through extreme poverty in their lives here,” she said. “And for many without support, they never get out of it.”

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he animal shelter operated by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society received a much needed facelift, thanks to a grant from the Aviva Community Fund. “It’s something that’s just unbelievable,” Angelika Langen said of the $140,000 grant received from the Aviva Community Fund. “It has changed the face of our shelter forever.” “It has made such a huge difference.” The mastermind behind the application for the grant is Betty Gelean. “Mom really loves animals,” Shannon Finnegan said of her mother who’s recuperating from surgery. “She heard about the shelter and really wanted to do something for them. “When she came across the Aviva program she thought it was something she could do.” Gelean spearheaded the campaign with a blog and a Facebook page. “It was amazing,” Finnegan said, “mom was able to get votes coming in from around the world.” “She was thrilled she could do something that had such a positive outcome.”

Gelean secured enough votes to get the shelter into the finals. For Mark McDermid and Ron Fairall of Aviva, the money was well spent. “We’re very proud of the shelter,” McDermid, account executive with Aviva said. “Their dedication to the cause is impressive.” The funds to support the Aviva Community Fund come from insurance premiums, Fairall, business development representative with Aviva, explained. “It’s our way of giving back to the community,” he said. “Instead of advertising on billboards, we spend the money on communities.” Angelika and Peter, along with a herd of volunteers, have run the wildlife shelter for 22 years without power and without running water, lugging water up the hill several times a day to tend to the animals. “You can’t put into words what electricity and running water mean for the shelter. “It’s unbelievable and makes things so much better. “The shelter will never be the same because of it.” The changes have not only made life easier for the people working at the shelter, but it has also improved conditions for the animals, Langen said. For example, bear cubs can play in water for hours on end and now with running water the

There were plenty of smiles at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society animal shelter for an open house celebrating the improvements to the facility thanks to funds from the Aviva Community Fund. From left to right, back row: Shawn Landry, Peter Langen, Mark McDermid and Ron Fairall of Aviva; front row, Tanja Landry, Angela Langen and Shannon Finnegan. Percy N. Hébert photo

shelter can easily make sure the bath tubs in their enclosure are always topped off. “On hot days they spend most of their time in the tubs. “We’ve also noticed a marked improvement in their fur coat. Bears don’t groom themselves and in the wild they spend a lot of time in the water. Without access to water bears are prone to hair loss which poses different kinds of problems. Electricity at the top of the hill where the animals are, also means a power-washer can be used to clean the enclosures which makes quicker work of the task and also does a better job than hand scrubbing, Langen explained.

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he calls herself a musical chameleon and rightly so. Tanya Lipscomb takes to the stage as a solo artist, but thanks to technology, she’s backed up by a bass guitar, piano, drums and other instruments as she weaves a musical tapestry of funk, latin-afro, jazz, celtic, soul, trip-hop, rock, folk, roots and blues. Her lyrics, described as crisp and fresh have won numerous awards. Lipscomb, who has toured or opened for Buddy Guy, Russel Jackson, Tom Cochrane and Wide Mouth Mason, shares her musical talents Oct. 10 at the B.C. Cafe in New Hazelton. “I’ve learned a lot from the professionals on the road,” Lipscomb said. “But I’ve learned more from the indie artists along the way, it feels as if we’re all part of one big family on the road.” With award-winning lyrics and a voice hitting notes over three octaves, Lipscomb enjoys drawing audiences into her performances, even getting them to sing along. Touring for Lipscomb, a native of Edmonton now living in Vernon, is all about the people. “The best part of touring is the connection with the people and communities everywhere I go,” Lipscomb said. “I have the power to change someone’s day, lift them up, inspire them or offer a new perspective and a powerful message through music. “It’s truly exhilarating.” The tough part about touring, Lipscomb explained, is the lack of sleep and the sometimes rough sleeping arrangements. “Band rooms are often filthy with lumpy beds and strange sights,” she said.

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The Smithers Art Gallery’s hosts the second annual 6” x 6” Auction Oct. 26. Artwork will be exhibited at the Gallery for bidding by silent auction Oct. 23 to Oct. 26. Bidding tickets are $5, available at the Gallery. Bidding begins from noon, Tuesday Oct. 23. ending with the Wine & Cheese Gala Evening at the Gallery Oct. 26, 7 p.m. − 10 p.m., at which time bidding is closed. Admission is $5 and includes a Plan B beer or glass of wine, cheeses and artisan breads donated by BV Wholesale, and indulgent dessert by Eddyline Bistro Café! All proceeds from the auction will go towards funding the Gallery’s operations and educational programming. Tickets at the door. Tanya Lipscomb, who calls Vernon home, makes a tour stop in Hazelton, tonight at the B.C. Cafe. The show starts at 6 p.m. Contributed photo

Lipscomb is also a mother of three children aged 10, six and four and she usually has one of them on tour with her. Balancing a music career with motherhood, Lipscomb said, requires excellent time-management skills, skills that she admits are sometimes pushed to the limit. “It’s a constant juggling act,” she said. “Sometimes I feel like a floundering fool and sometimes I feel like the queen of the circus acrobats. “I also have a super duper support crew and family.” Lipscomb takes to the stage at 6 p.m.

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T HE SSS COOP Walters puts kids on the run By Cianna Pawluk Ssscoop Reporter

When speaking to the students of SSS, Eric Walters described himself in many ways,

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As per usual, Smithers secondary school took part in the Terry Fox run on September 26. By Sarah Bridgewood Ssscoop Reporter This year, however, it was a few notches above average. Smithers secondary hose of us who have school had a special guest attended smithers leading the run, Eric Walsecondary school, or ters. any school for that matter, have Walters initiated a great without a doubt seen, been told tradition in schools all across about, or worn an article of Canada participating in the clothing that was considered Terry Fox run. inappropriate for a learning Walters became involved atmosphere. with the Terry Fox run when he Whether it was you, your decided to write a novel about friend or some kid in your Terry Fox. class getting reamed out for a He appealed to the Terry Fox suggestive comment plastered foundation and his family many on their shirt, or a tad bit too times before finally being allowed much shoulder, we’ve all heard to write the book. of it. The novel, entitled Run, is the But no one really knows first youth-oriented book written what to avoid because no one about Terry Fox and the Marathon talks about it other than the of Hope. giggled stories of girls being Research for the novel and contold to be more modest or tact with Terry Fox’s family inspired guys to leave the beer shirt Eric Walters to establish National at home next time (my in School Run Day. grade 8 brother was lightly It was his dream that schools all told by his teacher to leave across Canada would join in to raise his ‘Shaun of the Dead’ money for cancer research and display t-shirt at home, not for a the mention of patricide, in r T national unity. r survivo Since 2003, Eric Walters’ idea and but for the small cancer d n a to ber national run day have been a huge sucreference to alcohol m an pho e e D m y staff Paisle y r a cess. consumption). d alters secon Walters is the author of many youth Smithers g with Eric W One of the main problems, aside n and children’s books for which he has won Storey alo from just flat out not knowing the more than 80 awards including the Silver rules, is teachers enforce different Birch Award, Ontario Library Association rules to different degrees for and the Red Maple Award. different reasons. His first book was published in 1994 and was including writer, teacher, social worker, parSome are enforced for safety inspired by his students. ent, humanitarian and even a self-proclaimed reasons like, no long sleeves in In fact many of Eric Walter’s books are in- feminist. Shop or Foods so you don’t get spired by the kids he has taught and created esIt appears he has led a very interesting and hurt or get your shirt dipped in pecially to keep youth interested in reading. well-rounded life. food. In many of his books, the protagonist is a From the reactions of myself and other stuClosed-toed shoes in chemistry teenager trying to make it through a tough situ- dents I believe he impressed us all as being a very so you don’t spill chemicals on ation of some sort. inspiring, passionate man with a great sense of your bare skin is a good thing Some common themes in Walters books in- humour. He definitely put much emphasis on the and I, and many others, feel this clude finding a sense of belonging and having importance of believing in yourself. is reasonable because who wants the power to change things in your life no matter He told us all, “It isn’t what you can’t do; it’s their sleeve caught in a lathe or who you are. what you can, and to follow your dreams”. hydrochloric acid spilled onto their These are definitely positive messages for anyIt was a great opportunity for Smithers Sec- foot? one, but especially the youth the books are tar- ondary school to have Eric Walters for the day. But other rules seemed a bit geted towards. Hearing him speak was amazing. more in-depth than taking off your

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hood or rolling up your sleeves. The lack of clarity causes confusion, embarrassment, and general anger about the inconsistent enforcement of a dress code and no one seems to know anything about what the actual dress code is. So after an incident that hit pretty close to home with me, I decided to find out what the dos and don’ts are to avoid further issues and enlighten the student body about this subject. But it’s out with the old and in with the new. It turns out when I spoke with school officials, there isn’t a specific “dress code” that is enforced, if there ever was, but it’s almost a spin-off of the Student Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct states students have a right to feel comfortable in the school and if your clothing interferes with that right, then action will be taken. “The purpose of Smithers Secondary School is to foster a safe, secure, and supportive community which encourages individual excellence, prizes diversity and mutual respect, and prepares students for life’s expectations.” This ultimately means students are expected to take ownership of their learning and respecting others in the process. Promoting drugs or alcohol, sexist or racist comments are prohibited by the Code of Conduct as are statements that make someone feel less safe. Mr. Cameron and Mr. Grice, SSS principal and vice-principal respectively, took a new approach to this, as well as other previous rules and let students take more ownership of themselves and their learning. What this means is that there are less black-and-white rules about what won’t be tolerated. See RULES on p. A17

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That Shakespeare guy’s got swagger By Paisley Dean Ssscoop Reporter

These days, many teenagers may think William Shakespeare is irrelevant and his plays are overdone. Some say their importance in the world is over-exaggerated. But, there is a reason people perform, read and analyze the Bard’s work over and over again. They’re incredibly relevant to everything. Almost every plot line in every story is a new take on something the Bard himself hath created. Over 150 words or phrases you use each day, including the slang word “swagger” and the classic “yo momma” jokes, were thought up by Shakespeare. For example, “Thy mother’s of my generation. What’s she if I be a dog?” Timon of Athens said in The Life of Timon of Athens Every summer, there’s a Shakespeare festival in Vancouver called Bard on the Beach, and each year Smithers secondary school sends a group of students to enjoy the performances. This year Macbeth, Merry Wives of Windsor, The Taming of the Shrew and King John were being performed under the tents in Vanier Park. These plays were divided between two Theatre students from SSS do their best Shakespeare impression before heading on their trip. groups of actors. Hans Saefkow photo Some theatre students were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend Many of the actors even took the time as one was much more serious than the very same weekend. all of the performances; a group of aspir- to speak to our fellow students about their other. The trip was a great experience for all ing actors go every second year when the experiences with the plays they were inSome students, such as Kayla Deork- of those involved; we are fortunate to have school is putting on a Shakespeare pro- volved in; what it was like switching be- sen and Daryl King, got involved with a an active theatre program at Smithers Secduction. tween the two plays they were putting on, workshop led by Mary Hartman, that ondary School.

We need to know the rules to follow the rules RULES from A16 Unfortunately these shades of grey can lead to ambiguity when dealing with things that fall between the lines. The right to feel comfortable and respected also extends to teachers. Teachers have the right to not tolerate things that interfere with these. And different people have different levels of tolerance to different things. So what may not affect your friends may offend a teacher or other adult in the school and you may be asked to change or cover whatever the article in question is. Although this change in rules may be complicated to deal with, Mr. Cameron and Mr. Grice believe that in the long run, it

is for the better. Students are now offered the opportunity to take more leadership with the upheaval of the “no cellphones or iPods in class” policy, where now rather than an all-out ban on them, teachers are allowed to make their own rules and while some have stayed with the old rule, others give students the opportunity to use their cellphones for the better and as helpers in class. I agree this approach to the often restrictive and specific dress code is something that, I believe, will ultimately be better than the old rules of this-articlecan’t-be-shorter-thanthis. However, students are still unaware of this change,

something I have a small issue with. Students are encouraged to consider what they wear to school, whether it reflects what they want to portray to the school community and to others. Regardless, they should present themselves in a dignified and

respectful manner and hopefully they would treat others the same. And while I may disagree that your choice in clothing, how much it covers or divulges the secrets of your soul, I understand Mr. Cameron’s reasoning. Not many people share my views on this matter and will judge you by the way

you dress, as either immoral or uptight. Mr. Cameron and Mr. Grice wish the students of SSS to embody and portray only the positive aspects of this. It is hoped students make conscious decisions about their dress, behavior and attitude towards learning and their future, so that when

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they graduate from SSS they will be respectful, dignified adults carrying the values instilled in them. When speaking to the principals, I asked about the sometimes missing enforcement of these values of dignity and self-respect, as some clothing previously considered unacceptable, was becoming more and more prominent. They excused themselves, explaining it’s hard to be vigilant about these things all the time as to catch every tiny issue, especially during warmer months. Another issue is some teachers are inconsistent with their inc objections, sometimes ob calling something ca out, then not another, ou or commenting on

one thing while another, possibly worse infraction is left untouched. Also, some teachers are not always subtle or eloquent with their objections. Sometimes they throw people under the bus loudly, in front of the class, leaving the individual in question as the focal point of the entire class’ attention, which, speaking as someone with more than her fair share of anxieties, can be an awful experience. All in all, I believe the students and staff of SSS should be made aware of these changes, considering we were never really told about them before they were changed, as we are a part of the community that is affected by the changes.

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It was a display of dominance as the Smithers Steelheads glided to a doubleheader win in the opening weekend of CIHL action against Vanderhoof ’s Omenica Ice at the Smithers Civic Arena. Coming off a historic win last season picking up both the Lightning Cup and Coy Cup championships and posting a 16-0 record, it seems the Steelheads have lost none of their competitiveness despite losing a couple key players this year. In the first game the Steelheads came out flying, quickly taking control of the game with a power play in the opening minutes of the first period. Just under 10 minutes in, the Steelheads buried their first goal and started in on the Omenica Ice. With overwhelming pressure and solid break-ins, it wasn’t long until the Steelheads had a 4-0 lead.

But with less than three minutes to play in the first, Vanderhoof pulled it together and scored two quick goals to narrow the gap to two goals to start the second period. Despite losing several forwards, two new additions, Lane Perry and Josh Aspenlind definitely made up for it. “Lane’s played all his minor hockey career here,” head coach, Tom DeVries said. “He’s always had a lot of skill, he’s tall lanky and quick, a lot of energy in him so that’s what he brings to our team this year. “Another great dimension to the team.” “Josh is just getting warmed up,” DeVries said. “He hasn’t played hockey in a few years so I saw him tonight and he’s got more gears and he’s just going to get better so that’s awesome.” Entering the second period, tensions started to build, and both teams drew several penalties and

the intensity on the ice culminated with a couple of fights to settle the differences. After a few penalty delays the Steelheads were back at it again and with less than two minutes to go in the second, the Steelheads held a commanding 7-2 lead over the Ice. With the Omenica Ice on their heels and the benches growing shorter, the Steelheads kept the pressure on and forced two more goals before the end of the game. But, Vanderhoof still showed signs of life, squeaking one passed Mike Wall with 36 seconds left on the clock to finish the first of the doubleheader 9-3. After his first experience with the Steelheads and his first game in more than two years, Aspenlind felt good to be back on the ice. The second game of the weekend was much of the same. The Steelheads once again came out the door much harder than Vanderhoof

Ian Smith fires on goal as Josh Aspenlind screens the goaltender for what was a 9-3 victory over the Vanderhoof Omenica Ice in the first game of the 2012/13 CIHL regular season, in Smithers. Dan Mesec photo

and took only two minutes to get onto the score board. Although the intensity was heavy the night before, both teams were much more reserved Sunday afternoon. The Steelheads reinforced their dominance by scoring five unanswered goals

by the second period, with two short-handed goals in the third. By the time it was all over, the Steelheads were up 9-1, simply destroying the opposition with shots, 54-15. “It’s been fun, it’s my first two games in two years so I haven’t put skates on for a

long time,” Aspenlind said. “The guys seem great though, the crowds in Smithers were great. There’s a good atmosphere here, it’s awesome.” DeVries was happy with the wins but warned it’s still early and the Steelheads can’t take anyone

lightly. “Obviously we’re a pretty skilled team, but Kitimat, Terrace maybe all the way to Quesnel and Williams Lake are good teams and they’re going to be gunning for us still it’s looking good but, one game at time,” he said. See STEEL on Page B2

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OUCH! Jody Peterson lays out Omenica Ice’s Rodney Funk during the Steelhead’s home opener Saturday night at the Smithers Civic Arena. The Steelheads went on to win 9-1 and 9-3 in the doubleheader weekend, getting off to a good start for the 2012/13 CIHL regular season.

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Big Win STEEL from p. B1 Despite the commanding win, there were a few obstacles. The Steelheads drew more than 10 penalties over the weekend putting their penalty kill to the test. They will need to calm down and stay out of the box if they’re going to be as efficient as last season. Veteran player and forward, Ian Smith said they’re going to need to move faster to keep out of the box, especially against their Terrace rivals next weekend. “We have to keep our feet moving, they can’t catch us if our feet are moving and we can catch them if we’re moving so we won’t be slashing and such, so the biggest key to keep us out of the box is to keep the feet moving,” Smith said. “Terrace, they have lots of young guys, lots of speed, but we can’t live in the past we have to keep moving forward and improving, tightening up in our own zone and if we keep doing that the outcome will be favorable.”

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OPEN HOUSES Get involved in planning for the future of the rural areas surrounding Smithers and Telkwa! The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is undertaking a comprehensive update of the Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP sets out the community vision for the plan area. It contains statements of goals and objectives identified in consultation with the community to guide future growth and development. The first opportunity for the public to have a voice in the process will be the OCP Open Houses scheduled for:

Monday, October 22, 2012 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Town of Smithers Ofﬁce 1027 Aldous St. Smithers, B.C.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Village of Telkwa Ofﬁce 1415 Hankin Ave. Telkwa, B.C.

The Regional District is inviting all interested persons to attend this open house to learn about: • the role of an OCP • the OCP review and development process • becoming involved in and providing input into the development of the new OCP A survey has been prepared to collect information from local residents about their vision for land use and development in the rural area. The survey results play an important role in the OCP update process. Surveys can be filled out online either through the RDBN’s website at www.rdbn.bc.ca or at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/AreaAOCPSurvey. Paper copies are available at the Smithers and Telkwa libraries and municipal offices. Completed paper surveys can be dropped off at the local municipal office. The existing OCP document and associated maps can be viewed on the Regional District’s website. Further information regarding the Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan can be obtained by calling the Regional District Planning Department at 1-800-320-3339.

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Call 250.847.0234 SPIKE IT! Smithers Secondary Gryphon Kathryn Shiach bumps the ball during warm ups against the Bulkley Valley Christian School Royals in Sr. Girls volleyball action at SSS Oct. 8. This was the first game of the season for both SSS and BVCS squads.

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HIGH CLIMB! Jeff DeVries tries out the newly renovated climbing wall at the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool Oct. 5 in Smithers. Dan Mesec photo

TO ALL NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Call for Grant Applications 2013 Grant Funding The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation serves local community needs for Topley, Granisle, Houston, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazeltons and the Kitwanga areas. Grant Applications are being accepted from October 1 to November 30, 2012, from Not For Profit Organizations within the service area. Grant and information forms may be obtained from the following: Bulkley Valley Credit Union , Northwest Community Colleges in Smithers, Houston & New Hazelton and the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation. Projects must be commenced & completed in 2013. Special Funding is also being granted to organizations providing Education Services in Houston & Area and Special Needs in Smithers & Telkwa. For further information contact: BV Community Foundation P.O.Box 4584, Smithers, B.C. VOJ 2N0 Phone 847-3310 e.mail - bvfoundation@bulkey.net Houston - Tanya Amonson 250.845.7838 The Hazeltons - Pauline Gomez 250.847.7515 The application forms and Information/Policies packages are also available in digital format from our web site www.bvcf.ca

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: s 7HEN YOU change your clocks, test your smoke arlam. s 9OU HAVE less than three minutes to escape a ďŹ re. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential. s )NSTALL ONE SMOKE ALARM on every storey and outside BEDROOMS )NSTALL INSIDE bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. s %NSURE ALL SMOKE ALARMS are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm. s )F YOUR HOME HAS ANY fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.

s 2EPLACE SMOKE ALARMS EVery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electrical system. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not INSTALLED A #/ ALARM )N ADdition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the ďŹ&#x201A;u, without the FEVER )T IS ROUTINELY RESPONsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 ďŹ res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The ďŹ ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 ďŹ res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

In case of ďŹ re - GET OUT AND STAY OUT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never go back into a burning building s #RAWL LOW NEAR THE mOOR TO the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall. s 4EST THE DOOR BY FEELING IT WITH THE BACK OF YOUR HAND )F it is hot, do not open. Use an alternative route. s )F THE DOOR AND KNOB ARE cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in. s )F TRAPPED PUT AS MANY

closed doors as possible between you and the ďŹ re, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding. s )F YOUR CLOTHING CATCHES ďŹ re, stop where you are, drop gently to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the ďŹ&#x201A;ames. s #OOL MINOR BURNS WITH cold water.

Many fatal ďŹ res start at night )NVESTIGATIONS into home ďŹ re deaths very often ďŹ nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. )T MAY HAVE been disconnected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out. Smoke alone wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarILY WAKE YOU UP )N FACT THE fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a ďŹ re. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against ďŹ re in the home.

N INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. N Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection. N For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound. N An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to ďŹ&#x201A;aming ďŹ res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering ďŹ res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended. N Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance. N REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF CHAINSAWS AND BUNCHERS! • NEW RUNS • NEW LOOK • NEW EVENTS • NEW CLINICS • NEWLY SERVICED LOTS

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Local breast cancer survivors and supporters took to Tyhee Lake this past summer to paddle dragon boat style and give support to those still in the battle with cancer. Smithers and Houston residents, Trudy Woelders, Wendy Maher, Grace Hols and Debi Smith along with fourteen other women piled into Doug Boursema’s dragon boat to test their paddling skills. The women arranged themselves in the boat by which side they had surgery on, which Smith said was uplifting. “Just being around other women who understood what that meant was very uplifting.” The group of women, some of which had never paddled before, quickly found their rhythm and soon were in sync, gliding across the water.

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Grace Hols said the idea came from a trip her and her husband took to a boat show in Vancouver. She saw a women’s breast cancer group promoting a pink dragon boat as a great way to bring women together for some good laughs and exercise. “It was a really good feeling to know that we were well enough to do that and that we could do it together and build support for each other,” Hols said. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 22,000 women in Canada were diagnosed with breast cancer last year. More

than 14 per cent of them will lose their battle, but it’s groups like this that can come together to play a crucial role in supporting others to win the fight. For Smith, having that kind of support is invaluable, especially when, with little explanation, everyone is experiencing the same thing. “Rubbing elbows with other survivors is always a moment,” Smith said. “They just get it without having to say a thing.” That kind of support, it seems, can make all the difference.

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It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire! Smithers Fire Department Urges Residents to “Have Two Ways Out!” During Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012 If you woke up to a Àre in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonproÀt National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of Americans households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a Àre in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often less. That’s why Smithers Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012, to urge residents to “Have Two Ways Out!” This year’s theme focuses on the importance of Àre escape planning and practice. “Fire is unpredictable and moves faster than most people realize. Having a tried and true escape plan with two ways out is essential to ensuring your family’s safety, should Àre break out in your home,” says Keith Stecko, Fire Chief of the Smithers’ Fire Department. Smithers Fire Department recommends the following tips for planning your family’s escape: • Make a map of your home. Mark a door and a window that can be used to get out of every room. • Choose a meeting place outside in front of your home. This is where everyone can meet once they’ve escaped. Draw a picture of your outside meeting place on your escape plan. • Write the emergency telephone number for the Àre department on your escape plan. • Sound the smoke alarm and practice your escape plan with everyone living in your home. • Keep your escape plan on the refrigerator and have your family practice the plan twice a year or whenever anyone in your home celebrates a birthday. To Ànd out more about Fire Prevention Week please contact the Smithers Fire Department at 250-847-2015. To learn more information and literature about “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” visit NFPA’s Web site at www.Àrepreventionweek.org.

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As the warm weather disappears, Hudson Bay Mountain readies for another season of skis, boards and snow. This season Hudson Bay Mountain is elevating their game. Earlier in the spring they celebrated with boom, as they prepared to service the first lots of Hudson Bay Mountain Estates. The 2012/13 season also introduces the new look of the Skyline Lodge, other wise know as the Backdoor. But he most defining addition to Hudson Bay Mountain has got to be the new trails being cut between Ptarmigan and Footloose. Chrissy Driedger, Resort Services Manager for Hudson Bay Mountain said the hill is look for help in naming the new run. “I’m really excited about the brand new glading between Ptarmigan and Footloose,” she said.

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“We’re so excited that we are looking for help in naming the new run and are asking the public to help out.” Driedger said anyone with a suggestion can e-mail them to inquiry@hudsonbaymountain.com. It’s been a few years since any nee trails were cut. And unlike the other treed trails, the newest one will be much less hazardous, hopefully to accommodate less experienced riders who want to try something new that will help them improve. Hudson Bay Moun-

tain is also upgrading their racing abilities with a dedicated skier/ border cross track coming this winter. Ski and boarder cross is one of the largest growing ski racing sports in the world and Hudson Bay Mountain will be the first ski resort in the north with a dedicated track. “We’re also happy to announce the opening of the new ski/ boarder cross track,” Driedger said. “We have a great ski racing team here in the Bulkley Valley and this new track

will just enhance our ability to host regional and maybe provincial competitions in both ski/boarder cross and downhill disciplines.” With these new improvements to the hill it looks like a busy year for Hudson Bay Mountain and Grizzly Growler season passes are still available until Oct. 20. Hudson Bay Mountain is also looking for newcomers to join the volunteer ski patrol and anyone interested should contact Hudson Bay Mountain at 250-847-2058.

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F IRE P REVENTION W EEK Fire prevention week under way in Smithers The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) along with fire departments and primary and pre-school teachers across the country, have introduced a new tool to help kids and families be better prepared in case of fire: cute and fuzzy bunny rabbits. “Have Two Ways Out” is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 7 – 13. The theme builds on rabbits’ instinct to always have at least two exits from their underground homes leading to safety. Fire Chief Stephen Gamble, president of the CAFC, says families who create and practise an escape plan together, with two ways out of every room if possible, have a better chance of escaping during a real fire emergency. “An escape plan helps families respond more quickly and calmly when faced with a real fire situation,” Chief Gamble says. “When a smoke alarm sounds, everyone needs to know what to do and where to go. Planning two ways out of each room, ahead of time, greatly increases your chances of getting out without injury.” Among the “Have Two Ways Out” activities will be a week of home fire escape lessons taught to young children by primary and pre-school teachers, followed by home-work assignments encouraging families to prepare and practise an escape plan. The effort extends through the entire month of October featuring a special web site www. safeathome.ca/twowaysout where families can print out a free home escape plan template. They can also watch for it in the “Have Two Ways Out” homework package which the CAFC designed to help parents, teachers and kids work hand in hand. Families who register the completion of their plan on line are rewarded with a “Have Two Ways Out” Certificate and the chance to win over $10,000 in prizes including Kidde Escape Ladders, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms. Teachers can also register their classrooms for a chance to win Domino’s Pizza Parties, glow in dark Kidde Sparky Smoke Alarms, and Sparky the Fire Dog plush toys that speak fire safety messages. Carol Heller is a home fire safety specialist with Kidde Canada, recognized as the largest smoke and carbon monoxide alarm company in Canada—and a major partner in the CAFC’s annual Fire Prevention Week campaign. Heller says two more factors are important for families to consider to avoid fire tragedy. “If a false alarm has caused you to take the batteries out of your smoke alarm, or remove it from the ceiling, it won’t be there when you need it most,” she says. “So when your kids come home from school excited to create an escape plan, also make sure smoke alarms are installed and working on every storey of your home.” Heller added.

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Kitselas deal includes Gitxsan territorial land By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

Gitxsan members of the Lax Skiik, Eagle Clan, from the Kitwanga area met with British Columbia negotiators last Friday to explore how part of Gitxsan land is involved in a proposed Kitselas treaty agreement. The current agreement in principle (AIP) between the Kitselas and B.C. provincial government would net the Kitselas almost 940 square kilometres, with most of the land being northwest of Terrace. A portion of the proposed land in the agreement overlaps with western Gitxsan territory recognized by the Supreme

Court of Canada’s Delgamuukxw decision in December 1997. The Kitselas AIP is shocking according to Skayan (Anita Davis), a Lax Skiik chief. “Our maps have been around for quite some time and no other Nation has ever come forward, as far as I know, to dispute the Delgamuukxw decision,” Skayan said. “The Kitselas have never come to us to say ‘Thank you for defending our territory.’” The B.C. negotiators did not bring a copy of the AIP in question, a final draft is being completed, and they also kept pressing their belief that the meeting with the Lax Skiik was the beginning of consultations, but

“Our maps have been around for quite some time and no other Nation has ever come forward, as far as I know, to dispute the Delgamuukxw decision”

“ Davis avis and the rest of the assembled sembled Gitxsan see it differently. fferently. “To us it was just a meeting where we discussed scussed the Gitxsan territory rritory on the [AIP], that’s hat’s it,” Skayan said. In Gitxsan the land in question is called win’a’weta, in’a’weta, meaning

- Chief Skayan ‘where the creeks join’ and since the Sept. 10, 2012 release of the AIP between the Kitselas and B.C., the Gitxsan have emphasized they will fight for what is legally theirs. “Under the circumstances, any trespass will not be tolerated and the province

cannot ignore the law,” Davis said. Gwaans (Beverly Clifton-Percival) negotiator for the Gitxsan Chiefs Office, also attended the meeting to reinforce the Lax Skiik position. The Gitxsan hereditary system has been determined to pre-date any map and the Kitselas are operating through a Band Office system, a government construct, which, according to Gwaans, has no claim to aboriginal rights and title. “The Gitxsan have a land tenure system in which each chief and house group can recite their Adaawk,” Gwaans said. “So we’re able to speak

to how we own that land. Adaawk is, in part, the stories and songs attached to a ce certain territory that tell Gi Gitxsan history. Gwaans would be Gw interested to hear the interes Kitselas “adaawk” for Kitsela the po portion of territory that sp spills onto, as the Delgamuukxw decision Delgam states, Gitxsan land. The process leading to this di dispute began when the Ki Kitselas approached the Br British Columbia government with a govern statement of intent, which statem included a delineated map includ and a claim to rights and title, aaccording to Robert Leece, senior negotiator for B.C B.C. ministry of aboriginal relations aborig and re reconciliation (BCMARR). (BCM See LAND on p. C5

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The next logical step fter getting certain remedies for the historical ills of the Gitxsan with what we now know as Delgamuukw, we have to move on. Since much of our ills are unemployment we have devised The Gitxsan Development Corporation. Many say, ‘Use Delgamuukw’, that is what this is about, the next logical step. It is hard for Corporations and Industry to ignore the Delgamuukw decision, as it is the law of the land. The judgment reflected an awareness by the Supreme Court that we have to live together. With the upcoming Summit that will be held in Hazelton on October 17, 18 and 19, you will see certain movement in Gitxsan country. Some northern Hereditary Chiefs are actively engaged with mining companies;

some go alone and do a very good job in looking after their house interests and many others benefit as well. Cliff Sampare is our office contact for Industry and will redirect those interests to the right Hereditary Chief

or Watershed. Should they ask for his ongoing help, he is prepared to do what is needed. The other logical step has been negotiations, as that desire was spelled out in what we knew as the Gitxsan Carrier Declaration of November 7, 1977. For the long hard fight to get Delgamuukw, the directive in the end was to negotiate. For most Hereditary Chiefs, t’kal ‘eemst is their guiding principle, which means to stand, unwaivering like a mountain. In the end you have to be seen to do the right thing, when all is said and done. The listener is the best judge of improvement. Our lives are rather short when you think about it, so we can try to leave some sort of legacy to make life better for the following generations of Gitxsan. I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

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The Ken Trombley arena was the focus of last month’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention for local community leaders and their consultants in Victoria last month and despite coming away with empty pockets the collective remains optimistic. New Hazelton’s mayor, Gail Lowry, met with Premier Christy Clark and B.C. cabinet ministers during the convention. It was her first convention as mayor and she came home feeling the Hazelton’s are on the provincial radar. “Both the Premier and Minister de Jong are aware we need a new arena,” Lowry said. “They had definitely done their homework.” See ARENA on p. C3

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ARENA from C2 “Hopefully when the funding decisions happen we will be remembered kindly by the province,” Lowry added. The arena, which was built by volunteers and opened in January 1972, was given a three to five year shelf life by an engineering study in 2007, says Tom Berekoff, a consultant in the new arena project. Berekoff, who is president and founder of TPB Strategic Counsel Ltd. (TPB) was with the Hazelton area mayors at the UBCM, where he made sure a strong, clear message was delivered to B.C. premier and designated ministers. “[The Premier] was gracious and responsive and noted how stressed government capital is right now as far as capital investment goes,” Berekoff said. “But what we reminded her is that we’re, in essence, asking for a promise for tomorrow and they assured us they would consider our situation seriously.” The importance of a new arena has brought a number of organizations and individuals together and Peter Newberry, who is a Family Physician living in the Hazeltons with his family for 35 years, has been asked to chair the fundraising portion of the new

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driving on o Kispiox Valley Rd. R The driver failed fa two breathalyzer tests and breathal was susp suspended from driving. His vehicle was imp impounded. Oct. 1, police attended in South d d a residence id Hazelton where a live power line fell onto a residential property. No one was injured in the incident, BC Hydro attended to repair the line. Oct. 2, police stopped a truck due to a driving complaint on Hwy 62. The truck was determined to be stolen. Helder RODRIGUES has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of stolen property over $5000, assault on a police officer and uttering threats. Oct. 3, police attended a residence near Hazelton and located an intoxicated female passed out on a porch. She was taken into police custody until sober.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Minding Your Money Gitxsan claim misappropriation of land is deed of provincial government

Sharing your bounty – give to receive

Giving is good. Good for your community, good for your charities, good for those who benefit from your charitable acts and donations. And to make the sharing of your bounty even more appealing, giving can be good for you, too. Your philanthropic gift is always important, no matter the amount of your assets or the size of your income – but to make the best use of your contributions, to preserve your legacy, and to minimize taxes and/or estate fees, a sound charitable giving plan is the way to go. Let’s look at your options. Name a charity as a beneficiary The simplest option. In your will, leave a bequest of money or gift in kind (securities or artwork, for example) to a recognized charity and your estate will receive a charitable donation tax receipt that could reduce or eliminate the income tax on your final return and possibly on the immediately preceding return, as well. Establish a Donor Advised Fund As the donor, you receive an immediate tax receipt for all contributions made to the fund and you also retain the rights to select the charities that are to receive your fund’s annual income.

LAND from C1 The BCMARR puts the onus on the Kitselas to come up with a solution to the overlap land claimed and encourages the disputing Nations to negotiate accordingly, Leece said. At no point in negotiations did BCMARR step in to dissuade the Kitselas from pursuing established Gitxsan lands. The Kitselas were not aware of a meeting between the Gitxsan and BCMARR, according to Judy Gerow, Kitselas chief councillor.

Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust This is an irrevocable trust that can hold assets such as cash or mutual funds. All the interest and dividends are paid to you as taxable income. Upon your death, the trust assets (known as the remainder) go immediately to the charity you have designated. When the trust is established, you receive a donation receipt for the ‘remainder interest’ of the trust.

“I guess that was the first step for the B.C. government to meet with the Gitxsan,” Gerow said. “Until we meet with B.C. there’s really nothing we can say about that.” There was no meeting between Kitselas and B.C. scheduled at press time. Both BCMARR and Kitselas were fully aware of the overlapping claim in the statement of intent and no effort was made to discuss the matter with Gitxsan representatives prior to drafting the AIP.

The Gitxsan want the BCMARR to take some responsibility in clarifying how part of designated Gitxsan land is being claimed by another nation, according to Gwaans. “B.C. should’ve been prepared with maps showing Gitxsan territory with the exact area in question marked out,” Gwaans said. “I think it was really disheartening because all the parties involved were not at the table, which is very important when overlapping territory and right and title is in question.”

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Audit of GTS finances rekindles division among Gitxsan By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

A professional auditor concluded the Gitxsan Treaty Society (GTS) doesn’t require

a full forensic audit on the organizations activities, but the Gitxsan Unity Movement (GUM) still wants to see the full audit performed. Now GUM is

planning what to do next. “Personally I’m upset with the assessment,” John Olson, GUM spokesperson, said. “We sat outside

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the Treaty office for six months to get a forensic audit on the GTS. “This report is not enough for us.” On Dec. 11, 2011 GUM established a blockade of the GTS offices which lasted until June 2012, demanding answers to questions about all GTS money. The RCMP began an investigation to determine if GUM allegations of GTS criminal activity were substantiated by evidence and the Canadian government initiated an assessment for audit, which was conducted by Ottawa accounting firm Delloitte & Touche LLP. There has been a discernible divide in the community since the, now nullified, Dec. 2, 2011 agreement signed by GTS negotiator Elmer Derrick and an Enbridge Northern Gateway executive, declaring Gitxsan hereditary chief support of the proposed pipeline. The blockade drew the eyes of the federal government and the assessment, funded by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), was put in motion. In the Delloitte & Touche LLP assessment, a letter

The unity among the Gitxsan people implied by a meeting last March is being tested by an audit of Gitxsan Treaty Society finances. Interior News ﬁle photo

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director states Elmer Derrick operated on his own for an entire year, which is one of the red flags in the assessment, according to Norman Johnson, a Gitxsan chief and business owner. “It’s Gordon’s job to control his staff, so how is it Elmer still got paid?” Johnson said, who also questions the GTS boards capacity. “They select a board that doesn’t know anything. “I attend all of their public meetings and nobody can ever answer any of my questions.” Part of the question of finances is answered in the audit report, according to Beverly

Clifton-Percival, GTS negotiator. “It says the directors do have control of all income and expenses,” she said, adding criticism directed toward the GTS board and negotiators have no merit. “Some of these allegations were made by former directors, so it was simply not true to say things happened without approval because the board receives reports every month.” The GTS was established by the Gitxsan hereditary chiefs in 1994 to negotiate a land claims treaty and receive negotiating funds. See AUDIT on p. C9

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Audit limited in scope Transparency key to reconciliation AUDIT from C7 The GTS was also designed to protect the Gitxsan right and title supported by the Delgamuukxw court case, which concluded Dec. 1997. The GTS now facilitates branch organizations like Gitxsan Development Corporation and Gitxsan Forest Enterprises Inc. Both of these organizations pursue agreements with government and private sector projects. The activity of the branch organizations is notably absent in the Delloitte & Touche LLP assessment for audit, according to Johnson. “They only did the assessment on the Treaty dollars,”

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recommendations to the GTS regarding how to better manage their finances in the report. “I think it was fair and useful in that sense,” Sebastian said. “They made some good recommendations. “Now the chiefs will review them and choose to either adopt the recommendations in whole, part or ignore them entirely.” The upcoming Gitxsan Summit on Oct. 17, 18, 19 at Gitanmaax Hall has the potential to see GUM and GTS supporters attempt to reach a resolution. “Who knows, maybe this Treaty Office is a good thing?” Olson said. “All we want is transparency.”

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196 million people wo worldwide choose a credit union because credit unions create families, strengthen communities and contribute to building a opportunities for famil week, October 18th, Bulkley Valley Credit Union will join 51,000 better world. Next wee credit unions from 100 countries and their 196 million members to celebrate Day®. Come in and enjoy a “Pie Break” with us. International Credit Union Un Credit unions – providing ﬁnancial services the co-operative way. www.canada2012.coop 4646 10th Avenue New Hazelton, BC Ph: 250-842-2255 email: infohaz@bvcu.com

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Community Information Session Join Us Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is proposing to develop an approximately 700 kilometre provincially regulated pipeline to safely deliver natural gas from the Groundbirch area, near Dawson Creek, B.C., to the LNG Canada gas liquefaction facility proposed to be developed by Shell Canada Ltd. and its partners near Kitimat, B.C. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited. Please join us for our ﬁrst community information session and learn more about: s Coastal GasLink and TransCanada s Community and Aboriginal engagement s Environmental protection s Jobs and business opportunities s Pipeline safety s The conceptual route s Why Coastal Gaslink is needed Date: Tuesday 23 October, 2012 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre 1188 Main Street Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Project representatives will be available throughout the session to answer questions and share information. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to make this session but would like more information you can contact our project team by email (coastalgaslink@transcanada.com) or by telephone at 1.855.633.2011 (toll-free). TransCanada is Canada’s largest builder and operator of natural gas pipelines. We have been in business for 60 years, including 50 years in southeast B.C. We are proud of our track record, both in terms of working with communities and of construction safety and safe long-term operations.

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NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; Michelle@CommandEquipment. com. Fax 780-488-3002.

Roosell Armando Matúté was born in LaCeiba Honduras. At age 24 Roosell met Kelley Ann Hugo in Honduras, a girl he would later marry back in Summerland on Feb. 5, 1977, his sweatheart and loving wife of 35 and a half years. Their marriage was an admirable and beautiful example for all. Together they raised three wonderful children with biblical principles as their guide, Belinda (Jun) Pastor, Benjamin, and Rosalina. He was a proud Papa of two grandsons, Jacob and Daniel Pastor. Roosell was a hard worker, more than 25 years as a Pressman at Bulkley Valley Printing. He also worked at Waste Management as a garbage trucker driver. In May 2011 he was told he had cancer after a surgery. The Big C, Grade 4 Brain Cancer. He went for chemotherapy and radiation treatment, but still the cancer grew. He was hospitalized in BV District Hospital for two days, then passed away on Aug. 26, 2012. We would like to thank our wonderful Smithers Cancer Clinic. Also Dr. Bastian and Dr. Pretorius. Donations can be made to Hope Air, Suite 102, 211 Columbia St., Vancouver, B.C., V6A 2R1. Thank you also to Hawkair and Smithers Community Services Helping Hands.

Wade Leslie Olson Dec. 1, 1950 to Sept. 9, 2012

In loving memory of our special brother Wade. Let us remember him for all his brilliance and love of life. Although his journey in life ended, he will always be in our hearts. Brian, Karen, Gayle, Lorelee, Vernel and families XOXOXO

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PARRISH - Michael (Mike) Bernard born January 21, 1936 in Yorkshire, England died September 24, 2012 in Bulkley Valley Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathie: his two children and three grandchildren: Michelle (Leon) Poirier, Kira Piorier, and Greg Poirier of Abbotsford and Andrew (Pia Cimini) Parrish, and Madeline Parrish of Vancouver. A Celebration of Life was held September 28, 2012 at the Smithers United Church. Mike will be remembered for dedication to his lifelong career with BC Hydro and his love of family, time with friends and his passion for fishing. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Scholtz and the nurses at the hospital for their loving care, as well as to Reverand Alyssia Anderson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

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RHODES, MONICA JUNE passed away peacefully in her home at the Meadows with her family by her side on September 26, 2012 at the age of 93 years. Monica was born in Nelson, B.C. on June 13, 1919, the second child of Francis and Anna Walsh, although she grew up in Vancouver. In the late ‘30s Monica moved with her family to homestead in the Cariboo. Unfortunately her father passed away within five years, leaving the rest of the family to do the work, which they took on bravely. Monica met Jim a few years later while spending winter in Vancouver and they could be seen touring the streets on his motorcycle with sidecar. They corresponded through letters until 1948 when they were married, and Jim moved up to Green Lake to join Monica and her family. In the following years, three children arrived, keeping Monica very busy as she chose to be a “stay at home” mother. Baking, sewing and cooking from scratch were always her norm. When she had a few spare moments Monica’s artistic side surfaced. She took up painting, was very dedicated to her sewing, knitting, quilting, as well as caring for her beloved cats or dogs. This included the adoption of several stray cats over the years. After a few years as pioneers, Monica and Jim’s life followed various placements with the federal government. In 1964 Jim transferred the family to Smithers. They built a home on Lake Kathlyn Road and enjoyed many years there. Monica was active in church life at St. James, running the Thrift Shop and participating in Anglican Church Women for many years. Care of the earth and all of its inhabitants was always very important to Monica. She always tried to use homemade, earth-friendly cleaning products and re-use items instead of throwing them away. She also supported numerous environmental and animal related charities. After nearly 60 years of marriage and with Jim’s health declining they moved into the then brand new Meadows Residence. Monica has remained at the Meadows, as a widow the past four years. She will be remembered for her feisty spirit, desire to be busy and useful, and keeping her flowers blooming. Monica leaves behind her loving children: Roy (Cheryl) Rhodes of Telkwa; Annelle (Don) Reidel of Belleville, ON; Eileen (Larry) Steinke of Telkwa; Grandchildren: Katrina (Joel) Hamming of Kamloops; Janice (Edgar) Sanchez of Kelowna; Megan (Bryan) Stokes of Nanaimo; Ian (Jennifer) Reidel of Brampton; Karen Reidel (Ryan Matson) of Vancouver; Rosanne Steinke of Chile; Nadina Steinke (Tyrone Anderson) of Victoria; Damon Steinke of Smithers and Great Grandchildren: Chamyli, Brenna-Joel and James Hamming; Gabriel and Violet Sanchez; Olivia Stokes and Peyton Reidel. Monica was predeceased by her husband, James Rhodes; her brother, Francis Charles Walsh; and her sister, Doreen Steward. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 28 at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Daphne Moser officiating. Interment took place in the Telkwa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that any donations be made to one of the two local animal shelters, the Northwest Animal Shelter, PO Box 3064, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 or the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, 17366 Telkwa High Rd., Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N7. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com

Daycare Centers Daycare Centers John Hiemstra March 2, 1924 to Oct. 3, 2012

On Wednesday morning Oct. 3, 2012 our dear husband, Growing Together Playhouse father, grandfather (Pake) and great grandfather John Hiemstra WHERE HAPPINESS IS LEARNING & LOVING

joined his great grandchild Charlotte, his loving mother and Providing quality care for infants-toddlers, 3-5 year olds & pre-kindergarten. many others in Heaven. A man of faith who taught his family to love God and others. Born and raised in Holland onExperienced March 2, 1924, second Earlythe Childhood youngest of ten children. In 1946 he joined the Friesian & Infant-toddler Educators. Battalion where he served in IndonesiaFirst-Aid for threeCertifi years.ed.There he met the Huisman brothers, one of them his Sergent Ralph. On his return to Friesland Ralph introduced John to Riemke, his sister. John married Riemket in 1950 and two weeks later Our beautiful and well r the mos immigrated to eEdmonton, Canada. caring fo Alberta, ur life! prid in equipped centre is a to le in yoprovided op We taakeyear After they were an opportunity to move pe le tt t li from home’ importanValley where John worked‘Home the Bulkley in the away lumber industry until250-847-5581 he retired in 1987. Government Licensed Family was very important to John. He and Riemke raised a family of eight daughters. The family has expanded to include Drivers/Courier/ eight sons-in law, 36 grandchildren Drivers/Courier/ with spouses and 33 great Trucking Trucking grandchildren. Psalm 91:14, 15, 16 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. SNOW PLOW OPERATORS He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him truck in trouble, Are you an experienced driver lookI will deliverto him and honor ing to stay close family or him. seeking a With career long life Ichange. will satisfy him and ashow him my salvation.”with air? Do you have Class 3 licence Memorial services were held at Telkwa Christian Reformed have for you! Church We Tuesday, Oct. 9 a at 2position p.m. with graveside interment at 11 Billabong RoadCemetery. & Bridge Maintenance & Nechako a.m. at the Telkwa Donations may be given toare the now Canadian Bible Society, Northcoast Construction accepting applica-10 Carnforth Toronto, ON, M4ATruck 2S4. Drivers/Snow Plow tions forRd., Seasonal/Auxiliary The family thanks neighbours, services,Carnahospital Operators, in Service Area 25emergency & 26: Smithers, staff and support care nurses We for offer their competitive wonderful care and by, Meziadin and Terrace. wages compassion. and the opportunity for long term advancement. Seine fen de Heare Required qualiﬁcations include: t Valid BC Driver’s Licence t (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) Daycare Centers Daycare Centers t Preference will be given to applicants with Class 1 Licence, Loader experience, and/or Grader experience, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS and TCP ticket. t Must be physically ﬁt and able to&work outside in all WHERE HAPPINESS IS LEARNING LOVING weather Providing qualityconditions. care for infants-toddlers, 3-5 year olds & pre-kindergarten. t We offer comprehensive snow plow training.

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Experienced Qualiﬁed applicants are invited to submitEarly their Childhood resume & Infant-toddler Educators. along with a current driver’s abstract to: First-Aid Certified. Email: jritchie@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: (250) 638-8409 Or Apply in person at Our beautiful the most General Attention: Dan rBeaulac, Managerand well ri ca ng fo ! ur life pride in We take little people in yo t importan

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APARTMENT manager required for Burns Lake B.C. 27 units, live-in prefer, wages negotiable. Call 1250-570-2304 or send resume to reimerrd@live.com

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SYSCO Kelowna is currently seeking both Owner/Operators and regular Delivery Drivers to service our customers. Enjoy free weekends, performance awards and local based delivery runs - home every night. Owner/Operator’s average net income after expenses: $90k+. To apply, email: frank.donald@kelowna.sysco.ca

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 wks. Vacation & Beneﬁts Package. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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

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Smithers Community Services Association is seeking an individual to provide janitorial and some grounds keeping services at a number of SCSA properties. Position summary: This is a permanent part-time position, approximately12-15 hours per week. QualiÀcations: The Janitor must have some janitorial and yard maintenance experience, the ability to work well independently, and to complete tasks competently and efÀciently. The Janitor must undergo an RCMP Criminal Record Search and sign a pledge conÀdentially. Please apply with resume to: Competition # 296 Janitor

Glacierview AviaƟon • Smithers Airport There is an immediate opening for a Full Time Employee. DuƟes include fuelling aircraŌ and other administraƟve duƟes. No experience is necessary. Air Brakes & Class 3 drivers licence an asseƩ. Background check & drug tesƟng will be conducted. Please send resumes ONLY to: PO Box 2464 Smithers,V0J 2N0 or e.mail zinzin@telus.net. Sorry for the inconvenience but no phone inquiries or resume drop-oīs

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Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: October 19, 2012

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This is a permanent part time position to start as soon as possible. This position will provide speech and language therapy for children attending schools within School District #82 – Upper Skeena Region. This position is 28.0 hours/week within the School Calendar Year.

Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance & Nechako Northcoast Construction are now accepting applications for Seasonal/Auxiliary Truck Drivers/Snow Plow Operators, in Service Area 25 & 26: Smithers, Carnaby, Meziadin and Terrace. We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for long term advancement. Required qualiﬁcations include: t Valid BC Driver’s Licence t (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) t Preference will be given to applicants with Class 1 Licence, Loader experience, and/or Grader experience, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS and TCP ticket. t Must be physically ﬁt and able to work outside in all weather conditions. t We offer comprehensive snow plow training.

Wage is negotiable depending upon qualiﬁcations and experience.

Qualiﬁed applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a current driver’s abstract to: Email: jritchie@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: (250) 638-8409 Or Apply in person at Attention: Dan Beaulac, General Manager

Qualiﬁcations: • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology • Registered Member of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC • Experience working within a school environment preferred • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work within an educational team • Valid drivers license and own vehicle is required • Applicant must submit to a criminal record check

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Job Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide therapy services in the School Age Therapy Program. The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide in collaboration with School District # 82 Learner Support Team basic assessment and consultation of the student’s level of functioning, consultation with teachers and parent/caregivers as well as one to one direct Speech-Language Therapy with services to primary age students a priority.

Closing date for applications: October 19th, 2012 Join our team and apply by resume to: Executive Director Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre E-mail: director@bvcdc.ca Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338

... is EXPANDING to their new location and need more staff ! They’re now accepting applications for Full Time and Part-Time Positions Apply with resume to Zenny (Store Manager) at 1131B Main St., Smithers, 250.847.8893

Field Service Technician POSITION INFORMATION MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: t Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all required training programs t Managing prescribed territory to pre-set standards t Successful execution of tasks assigned by immediate supervisor t Effective product and sales support t Positive communications with both customers and staff t Providing after-sales support to our customers; installing, repairing, and performing emergency and preventative maintenance on Ricoh products in accordance with the highest standards of technical service. POSITION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: t Post secondary education, preferably in an electrical or mechanical discipline t Certiﬁcation (Net+ Comp TIA PDi+) SKILLS: t Knowledge in PC, Windows, Ofﬁce, software for documents management. t Excellent customer relations skills t Ability to work independently and take initiative to improve customer support t Analytical and problem solving skills t Product and Technical knowledge of digital multifunction devices t Excellent communication skills; verbal and written t Relationship building skills OTHER: t Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle t May be required to work overtime to meet business demands t Strongly recommend that the successful candidate live locally to ensure that travel time to client sites is within our desired response time Candidates can apply to: careers@ricoh.ca

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ACCOUNTING CLERK

Central Mountain Air Ltd. is currently accepting applications for a full time Intermediate Level Accounting Clerk working out of our downtown accounting office in Smithers, BC. The successful candidate will perform tasks in A/R, A/P and Banking • process daily, weekly and monthly transactions • collections, authorizations, customer inquiries and assist Senior Staff and co-workers as required. Applicants should have Diploma/certificate in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience, working knowledge of A/R, A/P and Bank Reconciliation processes, proficient Excel and computerized accounting programs, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to use discretion and uphold confidentiality. Applications to be forwarded to Leona Pollard fax 250-847-2517 or e-mail leona.pollard@flycma.com no later than October 22, 2012. Central Mountain Air thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-8 • Fri-Sat 11–9 Sun 10-8 • Sunday Breakfast Buffet 250-847-2828 • 1314 Main Street, Smithers

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Custodian in both Smithers and Houston ($19.32 per hour). Previous experience is an asset. Custodians work afternoon shift and are required to operate all industrial cleaning equipment. Please send resumes to: Ms. Toni Perreault Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 877-6824

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.

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HELP WANTED Applications are being accepted for part-time

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/DETAILER Responsibilities include: Clerical Duties, Renting and Detailing Vehicles. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. No experience necessary, full training is provided. ** All applicants must present a valid drivers licence**

Candidates are to bring resumes into the Smithers Airport or Mail to: NATIONAL CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL Box 2949, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 ATTN: STEPHANIE Ph: 250-847-2216 Fax: 250-847-2448

TWO FULL time position available immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. “Dispatch /coordinator”-Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledge-strong work ethic, organizational skills and can multi task. “Journeyman Technician” -Applicant must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Both applicants must be able to produce in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage and beneﬁt package. Please send resume: pat@brabymotors.com

Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $36.11 - $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proﬁcient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Ofﬁce. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by October 23, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

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Experienced industrial supply sales person and counter person and a road sales person needed in Burns Lake. Apply in person with resume at D.T.U. Atten: Bob or email directo@telus.net, fax: 250-692-3026 or call 250-692-3031.

Trades, Technical

Blinds & Drapery

STORE MANAGERS

If you have a proven track record in management and are energetic, hardworking, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, a career with A&W may be for you. We offer an excellent compensation and incentive package. Please send resume by email to mitch@christys.ca OR Fax to 250-275-6707

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

Looking for a lasting career with opportunities for growth and advancement? Due to rapid expansion throughout BC, we are currently seeking

MANAGERS IN TRAINING

Apply with resume to the Manager.

•TRAMONTINA • CALPHALON •

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.

Full Time / Part Time Server

Flooring Sales Manager

Part Time Student Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Please come pick up an application and apply with your resume in person to our Front Store Manager, Erica. 3752 - 4th Avenue, Smithers

School District 54 (Bulkley Valley) invites qualified applicants to submit letters of application along with resumes and references to: Ms. Toni. Perreault HR Administrator P.O. Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 tperreault@sd54.bc.ca Interested candidates may obtain a position profile from the District’s website at www.sd54.bc.ca under Staff / Employment. Applications will be received in writing or by email until 12:00 Noon October 19, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we should invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have an opening at our GM store in Vernon for Sales Manager. Interested in joining our team? Contact Darryl Payeur @ 1-888-410-5761 or email resume to darryl@bannisters.com Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber-Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm.

The Steakhouse on Main in Smithers has the following position available immediately.

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The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports loved ones and their families during the last loved ones andoftheir families during the last stages life and bereavement. Donations are life appreciated and can be sent to stages of and bereavement. Box 8, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0.

Bulkley Valley Hospice Society Toll Free Phone 1-877-335-2233 Local Phone 250-877-7451 3862 Broadway 3862 Broadway Drop-in Hours Call for ana.m. appointment. 9 a.m. – 11 Mon. – Fri. Advertising space donated by The Interior News

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Country Setting In Town Living 3648 Broadway Avenue, Smithers

Pets Asking $215,000 Comfortable 3 Bedroom Rancher with large private yard (3 lots). Check out more photos and information on hwy16.com. Call anytime to view 250.846.9655

Cleaning Services

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GERRY’S SNOWPLOWING AND SANDING Commercial, Rural, Residential Call Gerry Norton 250- 847-3322

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Get prepared for Christmas and winter. Leaves and dirt get tracked in, time for carpet cleaning and Àoor waxing BOOK US NOW!

Boxer Puppies, vet checked with all shots up to date. Parents on premises. $550. 250567-3193

Merchandise for Sale

Owner/Operator 20 Years Experience

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. Wanted

STUDENT DESKS, 2, $20 ea. Wooden futon frame, mattress avail., $50 obo. Manual treadmill, $40. 250-846-5742.

Firewood/Fuel

Joe Bramsleven

Firewood/Fuel

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

$100 & Under

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

$140/CORD, split $165. $270 2 cords, split $320. Delivered in Telkwa/Smithers area. 250847-0566

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

Cars - Domestic

1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Serving Smithers and Surrounding Area Phone: 250-847-0756

340, 4 speed manual. Car #480 on Dodge Dart GTS registry www.gtsregistry.com

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Houses For Sale 5 BDRM, 2.5 bath, 2 level, 16 year old, quiet neighbourhood, 1918 Princess St. Asking $295,000. (250)877-1817 cyn1817@gmail.com

Real Estate RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com

Other Areas BUY LAND in Belize - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

Rentals Cottages / Cabins FURNISHED CABIN ON TYHEE LAKE. Quiet location, scenic view. Satellite TV. Appropriate for single person. N/P, N/S. 250-846-9636.

Duplex / 4 Plex WELL KEPT & spacious 2 bdrm upper level half duplex with open layout. Avail. Nov. 1. No pets, no smoking, ref’s req’d, $925/mth plus util. Ron: 250-847-0335.

Homes for Rent

“for all your cleaning needs”

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

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

TIMOTHY, alfalfa mix square and round bales, under cover. (250)846-5504 or 847-0952.

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

Cleaning Services

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Snowclearing

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Continuous Aluminum Gutters

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OLD BABINE LAKE ROAD

$159,000 $ ,

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

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REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Vehicle Lease / Rent

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Suites, Upper

Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker

Cell 250-847-0725

Transportation

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The Bulkley Valley Exhibition has RV storage space for rent.

Auto Services Dodge 3500 Crewcabs

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Shawn Bradford Bus: 250-877-7769

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Rooms for Rent 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

NEWLY RENO 3 bdrm upstairs suite in quiet cul de sac with view of the mntns. W/D/DW incl. $1200/mnth util. incl. Avail. mid Oct. (778)2100577

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4 BDRM HOUSE on Telkwa High Rd. for rent. $1500/mth. Call 250-846-5855. TWO HOUSING OPTIONS! 2 BDRM Log House w/ loft, newly reno’d, nice kitchen, wood burner, two blocks from Main St. Smithers. DW, W, D. 1000 per month plus utils. Available Nov. 1st. No Smokers, No Pets Ph. 250-877-7081 2 BDRM APARTMENT, upstairs unit, spacious, new bathroom, new ﬂoors, new deck, great view. DW, W,D. 1000 per month ALL INCLUDED. Available Nov. 1st No Smokers, No Pets. Ph. 250-8777081

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2007 Suburban LT

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 95k gas quad cab new brakes good tires. Exc cond. $18,500. 250-846-5455

4x4, seats 8, DVD entertainment system, leather 118,000 km, excellent condition.

Utility Trailers UTILITY TRAILER, ﬂat deck 6.5’ x 12’ very study, new tires $900 (250)847-5863

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Boats 2008 Titan Inﬂatable 14ft Raft with 25hp Mercury outboard. Barely used. $4000. 846-5557 27 US gal. Mueller marine fuel tank. New $250(250)847-5498

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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Ofﬁce, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1650 which rezones part of the subject property from Agricultural (Ag1) to Large Holdings (H2) to allow the subdivision of the property into two parcels. The subject property is located at 12460 and 13001 Bourgon Rd, approximately 5 km southeast of the Village of Telkwa on Highway 16 and is legally described as “District Lot 767, Range 5, Coast District except Plans 4838, 12520, 12534 and PRP42962”. The part of the subject property that is under application is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below.

LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1650

Legal Notices

Cassiar Forest Corp.

A draft Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) Amendment #2 has been prepared by Cassiar Forest Corp., covering lands within Forest License A64561 in the Bob Quinn Lake and Iskut areas, Cassiar Timber Supply Area (TSA). This FSP Amendment describes the general location of operations and the strategies and results that will be applied on these areas to ensure consistency with the objectives set by government for critical forest values. The objectives are described in the Forest and Range Practices Act and its associated regulations. The strategies and results described in the FSP Amendment will apply to the forest operations of Cassiar Forest Corp. under Forest License A64561, and the term of the FSP Amendment will be 5 years. The FSP Amendment will be available for review and comment from September 3, 2012 to December 3, 2012 during regular operating hours at the following locations: Terrace Public Library 4610 Park Avenue, Terrace, BC Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC Comments regarding the FSP should be in writing, and can be sent to the attention of: Bernie Banovic, RPF 2914 Eby Street Terrace, BC V8G 2X5 Email: fortech@telus.net

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Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

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Legal Notices Action No. S-123722 Vancouver Registry

In the supreme court of British Columbia BETWEEN: BANK OF MONTREAL PETITIONER AND: GEFFREY GORDON GRANT RESPONDENT NOTICE TO: Stacey Lea Dupuis A Petition to the Court pursuant to the Court Order Enforcement Act of the Supreme Court Civil Rules has been issued by Bank of Montreal naming you as a person named; By reason of your whereabouts being unknown, Master Baker, has ordered that you may be served substitutionally by three publications of this Notice on any day other than a Sunday. You may inspect the Petition to the Court at the ofﬁce of the Registrar at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. If you wish to defend the action, you must give notice of your intention by ﬁling a Response in the above Registry within twenty-one (21) days of the publication of this Notice. In default of a Response, you will not be entitled to notice of any further proceedings. A copy of the Petition to the Court will be mailed to you upon receipt of a written request to the court. Robert J. Ellis ELLIS, ROADBURG Barristers and Solicitors 200-853 Richards Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 3B4

Tenders

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than October 16, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1650 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area A as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the ofﬁce of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from October 3 through October 16, 2012 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the second of two publications.

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Legal Notices

Invitation to review and provide comment on the Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment # 2 for Forest Licence A64561

2012 Cargo Trailer

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“I’m too big for a car seat!”

SPRING PLANTING TENDER The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation is soliciting tenders for a 2013 spring tree planting contract. This contract is located in the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest and is for planting approximately 514,220 seedlings. Viewing of the sites prior to submitting a bid is not mandatory. Tender packages may be obtained from: Silvicon Services Inc. 3560 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC Phone: 250-847-3680 Tenders must be received no later than 10:00 am on October 16th, 2012 and be delivered to the above address. For further information contact Derek Hetherington at 250-847-3680.

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250-847-5999

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

$87,500

NEW LISTING

$137,500

NEW LISTING

$59,900

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$447,000

NEW LISTING

$250,000

NEW PRICE

$145,000

5253 Third Ave, Two Mile

2136 20th Ave, South Hazelton

#91 Mountain View MHP

1945 Cote Road

Bourgon Road

8920 Summit Lake Rd, Houston

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Cute 3 bdrm + den home in 2 Mile Bright & spacious, vaulted ceilings Fenced back yard, patio, shed 20x20 heated shop with loft

Ron & Charlie

mls n222821

NEW PRICE

$314,900

Well kept 3 bdrm + den, 2 bathroom Big porch addition Park like ¾ acre lot Big shop/RV storage, RV hookup

Ron & Charlie

Donna Grudgfield

mls n222771

NEW PRICE

3 bedroom, 14’ wide New vinyle windows 2007 New nat gas furnace 2007 New metal roof 2007

$260,000

NEW PRICE

mls n222596

$389,500

5.26 acres on paved road 4 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings 30x40 whop, good water www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers NEW PRICE

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$349,000

+/- 55 acres 30 acres in hay and mature trees River and mountain views Historic barn and outbuildings

Sandra Hinchliffe NEW PRICE

mls n222630

Large 6 bdrm home with basement 38.76 private acres w/ lake frontage Set up for horses, barn, garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$89,000

mls n220325

$269,500

3919 Broadway Avenue

12805 Telkwa Coalmine Rd

995 Freeland Road

9199 Bluff Road, Telkwa

Seeley Lake, Hazelton

1036 Toronto Street

• • • •

Updated heritage home Energy efficient Private landscaped yard New detached garage/shop

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n221050

Beautiful crafted log home, 3/4 bdrm 2500 sf living space, 744 sf bsmnt Fenced property, 30x24 work shop Private, 30min to Smithers, 1.17 acre

Charlie McClary

$269,000

13.53 acres by Seymour Lake 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Log home, 2 car garage 16x32 workshop

Donna Grudgfield

mls n219253

$1,200,000

mls n222586

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

Dave & Sonia

$299,000

mls n217027

10 acres, 1200sf lake front 15x20 log cabin, great dock Dedicated road access Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$550,000

mls n214107

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

Donna Grudgfield

$649,000

mls n220372

$98,000

1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa

8889 Owens Road

23557 Ridge Road

10306 Yelich Road

Suskwa Forest Road

Beaver Island, Smithers

• • • •

3 bedrooms, 2 storey home 2 bathrooms, den on main floor Family and rec room in basement Huge private deck, detached shop

Donna Grudgfield

mls n214552

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

Donna Grudgfield

$214,500

7.2 acres, 3 bedroom home Shop, greenhouse, guest cabin Ideal for organic gardening www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n220365

$264,900

mls n222628

68 acres on Bulkley River Mostly hay field, limited access Popular steelhead area www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$239,500

mls n214375

500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom built log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$319,000

mls n216685

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

Leo Lubbers

$289,500

mls n203945

$485,000

3659 Broadway Avenue

5357 Nouch Road

28154 Walcott Quick Road

1557 Chestnut Cres, Telkwa

4092 Ninth Avenue

24 Starliter Way

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Stylish, updated 3 bdrm bungalow Fir floors, updated bathroom Beautiful back yard, near downtown www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n220956

Great views of Kathlyn Glacier 76 acres located 7 min west of town Level, treed, lots of biodiversity Drilled well on property

Ron Lapadat

$397,000

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

Ron Lapadat

mls n222079

mls n199382

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

Dave & Sonia

$369,000

$374,500

mls n220537

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

Dave & Sonia

$395,000

mls n222103

2 storey, basement, 4 bedrooms High eff gas furnace, vaulted ceiling Lake front recreation, views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$389,900

mls n219860

$389,500

27 Starliter Way

5200 Aspen Road

1920 Babine Lake Road

153 Moricetown/Suskwa FSR

7942 Highway 16, Smithers

316 Swan Rd, Kispiox Valley

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New home with 10 year warranty 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, rancher Lakefront living, Watson’s Landing Quality throughout, includes HST

Sandra Hinchliffe

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3 bedroom quality rancher, 5 acres Year round creek, fenced for horses 24x28 shop, 32x32 pole barn Close to town, mtn view, greenhouse

Donna Grudgfield

$169,500

55 acres, 5 minutes from Smithers Complete horse set up Hay land, barns, cross fencing Ready for your new home

Sandra Hinchliffe

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$65,900

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Modern 2.288 sf Pt, 4 bdrm home Fertile level farm land Quiet rural road, pristine setting Spectacular mountain range views

Charlie & Ron

$59,900

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Modern 3 bdrm, 3 bathroom home Property fenced and cross fenced Mainly treed, some timber Ready for family and livestock

Charlie & Ron

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Custom home on 125 acres Set up for horses, riding Pasture barns, fencing Privacy and views, near fishing

Charlie & Ron

$189,900

$265,000

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$249,500

3225 Fielding St, New Hazelton

#79 – 95 Laidlaw Road

#39 – 95 Laidlaw Road

13042 Blue Jay Road

3983 Second Avenue

3960 Broadway Avenue

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Renovated 3bed, 2bath historic home Huge 120x165 park like lot Wrap around antebellum style deck Detached garage, greenhouse

Charlie & Ron

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

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Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

14x70 mobile with large addition 4 bdrms, new flooring, wood stove Deck, fenced area, 2 storage sheds Appliances included

Karen Benson

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

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Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

1981 14x70 mobile home 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom New windows and doors Immediate possession available

Jeff Billingsley

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

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Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

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

Kiesha Matthews

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

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Alida Kyle Cell. 877-2802

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

Peter Lund

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

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Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Double garage/workshop New roof on house and shop New back deck and front fence

Donna Grudgfield

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire! Remax Realty reminds you to

Have Two Ways Out! Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012

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Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The Interior News

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added speciﬁc safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualiﬁed BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualiﬁed BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to signiﬁcantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

For increased safety and sure guidance, additional radar systems and navigational aids, such as beacons, buoys and lights, will be installed throughout the routes. This will not only improve safety for tankers, but for all marine trafﬁc on the north coast.

Discover more about our rigorous marine safety plan and join the conversation at marine.northerngateway.ca.

It’s more than a pipeline.

It’s a path to delivering energy safely.