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Area students earn scholarships Mr. Eugene Marks, Director of Instruction, informed the Board that based on government exam results twenty two students from School District No. 91 have each been awarded a $1000 scholarship. “These students are to be commended for their efforts and results. It is exciting to see the success of our students. Their parents and teachers should be proud of these young people.”
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An appeal goes out for witnesses to come forward with what they know Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier
commander in Fort St. James, said the door is always open A plea has gone out to the at the local detachcommunity for witnesses to ment for people to come forward in the murder come forward. of Fribjon Bjornson. Local RCMP are A CBC story last week, not involved in the both on the radio and on investigation itself, CBC News The National, rebut can take statevealed details of the case. ments or help facilBjornson, who was from itate introductions Vanderhoof but working between investiganorth of Fort St. James, was tors and local comkilled earlier this year, his munity members or severed head having been witnesses. found in an abandoned “There’s so house on the Lower Road on much more they’re Nak’azdli Reserve on Feb. 3. doing that we don’t The CBC story revealed even know at the lopeople in the Nak’azdli comcal level,” he said. munity may know who is reThalhofer said sponsible, and said according Fribjon Bjornson, whose severed head was it is understandto witnesses who approached found in a house on the Lower Road on able people in the the family, Fribjon had been Nak’azdli Reserve on Feb. 3. community can feel File photo frustrated because at a house on the reserve partying, next door to where his they are not aware head was found. Fribjon’s parents were told he of what is going on behind the scenes. was taken into the basement by a group of peo“I guess the perception in some people’s ple, who then tortured and killed their son. minds is: We know who did it, why don’t you The CBC story alleges the motivation may know,” said Thalhofer. But sometimes RCMP have been robbery, as Bjornson had recently will not have the information if someone does cashed a paycheque for thousands of dollars. not bring it to them, and the investigation inHis body was then reportedly dismembered to volve long periods of time to put it all together. hide the attack. “We have to take our time and do it right,” he Bjornson’s body has never been found. said. “I truly believe that these crimes will all be solved, but there’s a process to follow to get to The investigation that point.” While it can be difficult for community memThe criminal investigation of the murder is bers to feel comfortable speaking to outsiders, being done by the North District RCMP Major especially given the sensitive nature of the case, Crimes Unit out of Prince George, which ac- people can provide information anonymously if cording to Leslie Smith, media relations officer they need to, he said. for the North District RCMP, has been very extensive. Gang-related fears Smith said investigators have gone door to door in the communities of Fort St. James and The CBC story suggests people are afraid to Vanderhoof, and they follow up on every tip and come forward, and are not comfortable speakname they are given. ing to investigators, and suggests fears of gangInvestigators are in almost daily contact with related violence if they do come forward. the Bjornson family, and any information they Smith said while the drug trade is prevalent pass on to investigators they follow up on. in the community, which is almost always conStaff Sergeant Paul Thalhofer, detachment nected to organized crime, it is not clear there
are formalized gangs on the Nak’azdli reserve. “Fribjon Bjornson was involved in a high-risk lifestyle,” said Smith, which included hanging out with people who sold drugs. Smith said if there are people in the community who know what happened, then they should come forward. The Major Crimes Unit visits Fort St. James quite often, according to Smith, and witnesses can contact them directly, through the local detachment or through Crime Stoppers. She hopes people realize there are safety plans in place and they can come forward, adding “it’s the right thing to do.” While Thalhofer said it can be difficult for community members to feel comfortable speaking to outsiders, especially given the sensitive nature of the case, people can provide information anonymously if they need to. Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam said while he has never been approached directly, he has heard a number of things second and third hand about the murder and people not comfortable coming forward. “They zipped their lip because they felt they weren’t being treated with respect,” he said. But Sam also said he does not necessarily believe the violence is from gang members, but individuals involved in the drug trade. While so far all he has heard are rumours, Sam said people out there know what happened. He wants to see people call Crime Stoppers if they want to remain anonymous, and he would be willing to help anyone go forward to the RCMP if they had information which could help solve the crime, but were not comfortable going forward on their own. “It would be good closure for the family,” he said. The death of Bjornson and another unsolved case, the death of Robert Boise Prince, have both been an ongoing concern for the community, as Sam said he believes people in the community know the truth in both cases. “People before wouldn’t lock their doors,” said Sam. But now he said people are more careful. Smith said the investigation into the Robert Prince death, which took place in August of 2008 after he was involved in an altercation at a gathering, is still ongoing.
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Fifth doctor signed on to Fort St. James
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A fifth physician has signed on to come to work in Fort St. James. This is after what April Hughes of Northern
Health called “one of the fastest physician recruitment” efforts ever. “That is a testament to the community, and of course, a testament to Dr. Stent and to Kathy (Marchal) for
all the work they have done,” said Hughes. She made the announcement Saturday, October 13, at the Stuart Lake Hospital celebration for the 40year anniversary of the
hospital (See full story on Page 8). Dr. Putter is the newest physician to sign an agreement with Northern Health to come to the community.
Dr. Meyer and a couple, the Dr. Van Zyls also have already agreed to come to Fort St. James. All of the new physicians will be joining Dr. Stent, who has maintained a prac-
tice in the community as the lone physician. While there are no start dates yet for Dr. Putter, Dr. Meyer is expected later this month and both Dr. Van Zyls will begin in January.
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The panel of Enbridge experts explained the process that would ensue if there was a full-bore rupture starting into the Burnie River and flowing into the Clore. Christopher Jones, a lawyer representing the Province of B.C., set up the conditions during the hypothetical spill. He said it was a full-bore rupture, assuming closure of the valves within the 13-minute time frame Northern Gateway has established. It happens late in the evening or during the night in late fall or winter with deep snow covering at the site of the spill along the path but no ice on the river. Kevin Underhill, Enbridge expert witness, said safety would be the first priority. He added it would be a tier-3 event and Enbridge would over-respond to it. “It is Enbridge’s practice to over-respond in any type of release,” he said. “We can always send people home if they’re not required.” In conjunction with the tactical response, he said the incident command structure would be directing with the first priority, being safety. Dr. Elliot Taylor continued with the response. “Just to let you know, this is exactly the sort of thing you do in consultation when you develop the response plans, the detailed response plans. You sit down with a situation like this, you talk to the community, the province, the other parties that are going to be part of an emergency response should the situation arise and to talk through these exact type of examples,” Taylor said. He added the scenario Jones set up was the most difficult along the pipeline. “This is probably the most challenging example we have along the route in terms of access and river characteristics. So, you have chosen the worst case,” he said. Early detection and valve closure, something set up in Jones’ scenario, was paramount, Taylor said. “We want to minimize what is going to come out of the line,” he added. The next step is assessment, the first task of the personnel who are mobilized. “In a release like this, the indications early on would give the control room a heads-up that this is a major event.” The company, he said, would begin not only mobilizing its own personnel (tier one) but send an alert
to the tier two group as well because of the large scope of the rupture. Teams would potentially be coming out of Terrace since there will be access maintained to the tunnel portal, and the other route is via the tunnel out of the Kitimat side. So potentially responders would come from both points. A first assessment would find out where the rupture happened and assess exactly where the oil is found, if it’s been contained by natural depressions, if a lot of it has been caught up in snow. Snow, he said, acts as an absorbent, and the cold temperatures slow down the movement of the oil. The local terrain at the point of the rupture would be very important in terms of what would be collected naturally and what might be moving towards the river itself. “Those teams that are deployed to the site would be doing the assessments and they would
be tackling containment at the spill source,” he said. He added you would divert drain-down to catchment rather than let it go into the soil and river. Concurrently, they would be looking at protection measures, or protecting downstream resources. The first deployment would likely go just down the river, upstream of the confluence with the Copper River. They would work to divert or collect anything at that location. More points could be built in downstream of that location. He pointed out there is a lower flow in the Copper River which has more readily accessible points. Dale Burgess, an expert witness for Enbridge, added they call the scenario Jones set up a table-top exercise. He pointed out the first call from the control centre goes to the on-call personnel who would then call out the emergency response resources.
He added they would set up so in daylight they’d be able to respond with helicopters. Terry Lake, B.C.’s Minister of Environment, said the province is concerned with the lack of detail Enbridge is sharing with its emergency response plans. “We are concerned with the lack of detail in the plans presented by Northern Gateway in our questioning over the last few days.” He added they are concerned with the oil spill response time. Lake said Enbridge has promised it wishes to be a world-class company. “However its record, and the level of detail provided with these plans, doesn’t provide us with evidence of that commitment,” Lake said. He said they are concerned about access to river control points, response to incidents in the winter. “We feel this should be addressed at the approval stage, rather than later,” Lake said.
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Local startup business wins regional contest Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Fort St. James entrepreneur Mel Chesnutt won the grand prize in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) Startup Business Contest last week. Two local start-ups were selected as finalists in this year’s contest. Chesnutt, owner of Bare Hands Landscaping and Design was the final winner, earning her new business $10,000 in prizes, including $3,000 in cash. “I’m thrilled,� said Chesnutt after her big win. “It was a duke it out competition.� She said her fellow contestants’ presentations were “inspiring� and she is proud to be bringing home the prize to Fort St. James. The contest is run each
Nak’azdli Water advisory lifted Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A water advisory for Nak’azdli was found to be a more localized issue. According to the Nak’azdli Health Centre, a boil water advisory which had been put out in the community on Oct. 2 had been lifted and the water is safe, with results from Prince George confirming the source was not the issue. Instead, bacteria on individual taps may have been the problem, and people are being advised to clean the screens on their taps. At the health centre, they advise scrubbing the screen with some type of scrub brush or an old tooth brush and then putting the tap in a cup of water with a touch of bleach or other disinfectant. Part of the problem may also have been a series of flu-related illnesses going around people were mistaking for water-born illness.
year to promote and support local startup businesses in the region. Any business which has started within the past year or ready to launch within the next six months was eligible. Out of 10 entrants from across the entire region, the two finalists selected from Fort St. James were: Silver Springs Country Recreation and Wellness, owned and operated by Kerry and Morgan Buck, and Bare Hands. The small business owners entered the contest in September, filling out an in-depth business plan for the judges which was the basis for their selection. As finalists, all three entrepreneurs were given a trip to the Regional District Small Business Forum in Smithers last week, with
the chance to hear speakers from across the region and from a range of backgrounds. One talk all three entrepreneurs noted was useful for them was one by Frontier Farwest’s Derek Botchford, speaking about defining your business and market and how to use social media to your advantage. “He was very inspiring for exactly where I’m at right now,â€? said Chesnutt. All four business finalists in the contest made three-minute presentations to the forum in front of the panel of judges and then individually the finalists had to answer some questions in private for the panels. “Even though I had practiced ‌ it was nervewracking,â€? said Chesnutt.
“We learned a lot,� said Kerry Buck, including how to improve their business plan and how to better plan their financial expectations. It was a “great networking opportunity but above all the business plan application process was so in depth it was a great benefit,� said Chesnutt. She said while she had filled out a business plan before the contest, there were details she had not included which helped her define and plan even better. Morgan Buck said he felt he learned a lot at the forum about what resources are out there in the region for small businesses and can now tap into those. Kerry and Morgan Buck opened Silver Springs in May of this year. Continued on Page 6
Downtown concerns Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier
Education and working together will be essential parts of addressing problems around loitering and public drunkenness downtown. Local Staff Sergeant Paul Thalhofer has been in meetings with various stakeholders and said the solution will have to be a collaborative one. “Really, at the end of the day, it’s a social problem,� he said. “We’ll do our part, but (the community) has to do theirs as well.� His comments were echoed by Sina Behncke, the Hops Cold Beer and Wine store manager. “That is a social issue,� she said. “Right now, we’re feeling like people are pointing
fingers at us because we moved.� She doesn’t feel this is necessarily fair, because the problem was always there, only it was not as much in the public eye, but it still impacted the store’s business. She hopes the higher visibility of the issues around public drunkenness will help the community come together to find a solution. The problem will require a lot of discussion according to Thalhofer, including rights education and education about the law, as sometimes there are case laws which can have a direct impact on how the Criminal Code can be implemented. “Everybody thinks you can just go arrest people, but you can’t,� he said. “My way of dealing with it is to bring everybody together.� Full story online
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Would you like a side of reward to go with that risk? Walter Strong Burns Lake District News
sonably be expected and they do have a point. Research is expensive, never complete and always open to new facts and technology. The Northern Gateway hearings have been underIt is unreasonable to expect Enbridge to have at way in Prince George for the past week. Many towns hand every detail of every contingency that could arise and First Nations in northwest B.C. have already taken over every metre of the pipeline from source to termipositions for or against the proposed pipeline (mostly nus. against). No decision works that way. Even systems that Notable exceptions are Burns Lake and Kitimat. work very well aren’t scrutinized like that and don’t Both towns are waiting until all the facts are in before operate like that. If we waited for all the information making a decision. It’s true, we need facts to make an to be in before we did anything, we’d never actually informed decision, but what facts remain to be uncov- get started on anything. It’s disingenuous to expect ered? What information, exactly, is not available that absolute completeness from Enbridge. could sway a person’s decision one way or the other? For communities that have already taken a stand The hearings themselves have become bogged on the pipeline it seems that risk of ecological harm, down in their own remarkable blandness. Every day’s any ecological harm, is not worth the potential benefit hearings mimic what we heard in Burns Lake when of the pipeline. The reasoning is that no risk is acEnbridge visited last week. Whenever a perceived ceptable, and seeing that risk can’t be engineered out shortcoming or concern is raised about the pipeline, of the system completely, then they give an emphatic the response from Enbridge is something like, we’d ‘no’ to the pipeline. need the kind of engineering that comes after approval This isn’t risk mitigation, it’s risk rejection. to answer a question like that. Premier Christy Clark has been providing a sideEnbridge researchers are saying that all the facts show suggesting that the province wants to drop a bag are in. In their mind, they have given what can rea- of money on one side of the scale and see if it out-
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weighs the risks involved. If B.C. gets its ‘fair share’ of Alberta’s oil revenue, then maybe we’ll go along. There’s nothing about the opposition in Northern B.C. to the pipeline that suggests that a bigger piece of the pie is what protesters are after. Her position will galvanize those already opposed, but her posturing is probably irrelevant anyway as her conditions for provincial approval include community and First Nations support and there doesn’t seem to be much of that going around. For many people, the hearings were over before they started. It never was a question of whether or not Enbridge had a good plan in place for moving bitumen and distillate to Kitimat. It has always been a question of whether risk equalled reward and many individuals and communities were clear from the start that no level of risk is acceptable. If the communities of Burns Lake and Kitimat are waiting for the conclusion of the hearing before making a decision, they still face a final unenviable decision. Does that mean that they are prepared to go along with the recommendations of the panel even if it contradicts the will of the people?
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Continued from Page 3 The couple does wagon rides, trail rides, youth development camps and kewap (the Dakelh word for horse) retreats as well as selling local beef. The couple had the dream to open their recreation business for years, with Morgan recalling first talking about it with his sister when they were out for a ride when he was 12. When Pope and Talbot shut down, he began transitioning into more tourism-related work, and the couple was finally able to open their business. Mel Chesnutt opened Bare Hands Landscaping and Design in August, just getting her business set up towards the end of her season, but in time to get her brand established, the business set up and a website going before the beginning of next year’s busy season. Chesnutt had also wanted to do landscaping for a long time, and
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starting her own business using the award money for next season. about to start if she can. was part circumstances, to help pay down some As for the other prizes She also recognized part natural tendency. of the small business like advertising, she said how strong her competi“I’ve always wanted loan she has and to pur- she will likely tuck those tion was. to be my own boss,” chase some equipment away until next season is “They’re all worthy said Chesnutt. She knew she wanted to be a landscaper, and began more seriously considering opening her own business after she began an apprenticeship and realized there are few opportunities in Fort St. James to get the hours she needs to complete the apprenticeship. So she “needed to get creative” she decided, and researched getting the hours she needed as her Mel Chesnutt holds the cheque she brought home from the Regional District of own boss. So far, Bulkley-Nechako Business Forum in Smithers. Chesnutt won the Startup BusiChesnutt is ness Contest for her new business Bare Hands Landscaping and Design. Caledonia Courier Photo planning on
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Cole Goddard and three others have been arrested and charged in connection with the arson which destroyed the Integris Recycling Centre in Fort St. James. Only Goddard can be named be-
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cause he was 18 years old at the time of the incident, while the three others were minors when the fire took place. Two of those charged had moved to Williams Lake since the fire, and were arrested with the help of the Williams
Lake RCMP. According to Staff Sargeant Thalhofer in Fort St. James, the arrests were the result of the investigation into the incident, and the video evidence secured from a nearby business was not a major
factor in the arrests. The four accused will appear in court in Fort St. James on Nov. 20 and have been released with conditions after charges were laid. The arrest and charges are “good for
the community to have some closure,” said Thalhofer. The Greening Up Fort St. James’ Integris Recycling Centre burned to the ground May 21, around one month after it was opened.
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The two cases are not linked and Smith said RCMP have spoken to people from the scene. In the Bjornson case, however, she said key people who have information need to come forward. Sam said the relationship with local RCMP is improving, but it is still not perfect. “I think it could be better,” he said. To start with, Sam said he would like to have more consistency in the liaison officers who work directly with the First Nations. Thalhofer said he agreed and steps have been taken to begin addressing these issues, starting with increasing the liaison officers’ terms assigned to a specific reserve from six months to one year.
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The Fireweed Collective Society will reapply to rezone the home the organization purchased for their women’s shelter. While public opposition from residents and property owners near the proposed new shelter on Second Avenue led to mayor and council voting down the application the first time, the group is hopeful education and shows of support will help convince the District mayor and council there is a benefit to the community in providing long-term security for their organization. So far, the group has toured mayor and council through the proposed new facility, explaining their need for more space for women in very stressful circumstances. In the shelter they now occupy in the Sitka Building, the open common area provides no opportunity for women and their children dealing with trauma to get away from the rest of the residents in the shelter, and the two and a half bedrooms must be shared by up to eight people. The group has also gathered signatures on a petition of support for the organization, hoping to show mayor and council the community is largely behind their organization and the move to a larger facility. In addition, the group would like to secure longterm security for their shelter, which is currently in the Sitka Building on Stuart Drive owned by Nechako Valley Community Services Society (NVCSS). NVCSS has been looking at moving their location, and if so, Fireweed fears they could be faced with having to move without anywhere to go should NVCSS need to sell their building. NVCSS has also been experiencing financial troubles, requesting tax exemption at the last council meeting quoting a loss of over $400,000 in the past year. Opposition by their neighbours directly across the street still exists, however, and Nadine Hoy, who owns the home on the opposite sid of Second Ave. with her husband, still said she has concerns. “My feelings have not changed at all,” she said.
She worries the house, which the couple rents out, will become less appealing to renters, and one of her current tenants told her he was thinking about moving had the rezoning been approved last time. “It’s definitely a strike against us,” she said. Neil Hoy, who is one of the owners of another building across the street from the proposed shelter with seven rental units still opposes the rezoning as well. While he does not necessarily think the shelter itself will bring problems, he also said some of his renters have expressed concern, with two telling him they may move out if the shelter is approved and others saying they may not have moved in had there been a shelter there already. In addition, Neil Hoy said he does not believe the
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home Fireweed has purchased is suitable for what they are proposing to use it for, and notes he disagrees with the organization’s characterization of the neighbourhood, saying it has always been residential in nature. Hoy said he would have considered it more appropriated to design something for their purposes which would allow women being admitted to maintain some autonomy from those already in the shelter. He also said he considers it a possible misuse of funding dollars to have purchased the home before it was properly zoned. One Fireweed employee said she had supportive comments from some residents in the neighbouring building while she was in the yard at the proposed new shelter.
TOP LEFT: Brandi Hanterman of Fireweed shows one of the four bedrooms in the home the society wants to have rezoned for their shelter. BOTTOM LEFT: The smallest of three bedrooms in the Fireweed Safe Haven’s current location in the building owned by NVCSS. The organization is planning on reapplying for the necessary zoning to relocate their women’s shelter for women fleeing abuse. Caledonia Courier
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L-R: Marilyn Hiebert, Alice Adams, Sue Amyot, Nancy Colthorp, Marci Whitford, Julie Ann Mortenson, Betty Young, Beth Ann Derkson. A group of women who had worked at the Stuart Lake Hospital over the years get together to celebrate the hospital’s 40th anniversary on Oct. 13.
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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It has been 40 years since the opening of the Stuart Lake Hospital, and while the old building has fallen on tough times, it was still an occasion to be marked. Head Nurse Amanda Edge arranged a 40th anniversary party to mark the occasion, and it was a party worthy of note. There were women who had worked at the hospital when it first opened, old pieces of hospital memorabilia, from medical equipment, to manuals to surgical instruments no one seems to remember the function of, and old nurses uniforms. A nurse’s cape which belonged to the late Janet Goodwin was on display, as were a large collection of photos and clippings from the hospital’s history. April Hughes from Northern Health made the occasion especially memorable when she made the announcement a fifth physician had just signed on to come to the community of Fort St. James. There was punch and birthday cake, hospital auxiliary members, and mini “candy-stripers.” But the highlight of the event was the stories. Beth Ann Derksen is now the executive lead for critical care for Northern Health, but she started out in 1976 at the Stuart Lake Hospital. “We did everything,” said Derksen, recalling the broad range of experience she gained under the guidance of experienced and supportive nurses at
the facility. She said there was really “no ‘scope of practice’ then, if it came through the door, you dealt with it.” “This was the best thing that could have happened to a new grad,” she said. “I wouldn’t have had the courage to step out and try things if I hadn’t started in a
small community.” Sue Amyot started at Stuart Lake Hospital in May of 1972 and worked at the hospital until 1995, where her husband also worked maintenance. “It was wonderful,” she said. “We were filled to the rafters.” She said they did all
types of procedures, from basic surgeries to traction to maternity. “It was a fun place to work,” said Amyot. “It upsets me sometimes that we’ve gone from such a booming, thriving little hospital.” She recalled having to put gates up in the hall-
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to this program as well as those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small food bank on Tuesday morning, and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 11-1pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIREWEED CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to
Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact Sharon at 9968373 for more information. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Rosemary Allan at 250-9968997 for more info. *** THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS... Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact 996-8290. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 996-8000.
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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 ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) Road Rescue Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1651 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that approval is being sought for “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) Road Rescue Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1651â€? by use of the Alternative Approval Process. Bylaw No. 1651 will establish a service within all of Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to contribute funds to the District of Fort St. James for the provision of road rescue services within Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural). The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the cost of the service is the amount that could be raised by a property value tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the Service Area or $11,000, whichever is greater. Approval to proceed with adoption of this bylaw is being sought from the electors of Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of BulkleyNechako. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Board of Directors may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 1651 unless at least 10% of the electors of Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako submit a signed Elector Response Form indicating their opposition to adoption of the bylaw by 4:30 PM on Friday, November 30, 2012 to the address below. Elector Response Forms MAY NOT be submitted by email or facsimile. Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Box 820, 37 - 3rd Avenue Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 For the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process, 10% of the qualified electors has been determined to be 113 persons. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) Road Rescue Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1651â€? is available for public inspection at the following locations: • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays); • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at www.rdbn.bc.ca; • District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays). Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and only those persons who qualify as electors of Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website and the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors or non-resident electors as follows: • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding November 30, 2012; • resident of real property in Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of BulkleyNechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to November 30, 2012; or • registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “Câ€? (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to November 30, 2012; • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.
For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Phone: 250-692-3195 Toll-free: 1-800-320-3339 Email: cheryl.anderson@rdbn.bc.ca
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Caledonia Courier
Take our short survey and you could win!
At the Caledonia Courier we always put our readers first. We’d like to know you better so we can keep you informed and connected. * 1. How do you generally read your local paper?
*7. Do you...?
� The printed newspaper � Online on my computer or laptop � On my tablet � On my smartphone
Research online prior to store purchase? Make online purchases? Use your smart phone for shopping?
*8. Do you ever...?
* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper? Female 18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-65 ............ 65+ Male.....18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-64 ............ 65+
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Compromise on quality to save money? Forego a brand name to save money? Wait for the item to go on sale?
4 or more � � � � � � � � � � � �
� Less than 10 minutes � 10 - 20 minutes � 21- 30 minutes � 30 minutes +
* 4. Which advertising offers are you most interested in?
Clothing, accessories and footwear Computers, tablets, phones, cameras Fast Food Furniture, rugs and beds Groceries Health, personal care and make-up Office supplies Tools, home & yard improvement Toys & games, arts & crafts Computers, tablets, phones, cameras TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite
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� Jysk � Kin’s Farm Market � London Drugs � Lululemon � M&M Meats � Mark’s Work Wearhouse � Marketplace IGA � Nesters � Overwaitea � Pharmasave � PriceSmart � Real Canadian Superstore � Reitmans � Rexall � Rona
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� Safeway � Save-on-Foods � Sears � Shoppers Drug Mart � Sport Chek or Sport Mart � Staples � Starbucks � T&T Supermarket � The Bay � The Brick � The Source � Tim Hortons � Walmart � Winners � XS Cargo
* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store? � � � �
Loyalty to the chain Closest to home Best deals/offers/coupons Rewards or credit card program
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� New
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* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Frequently � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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For pleasure � � � � � � �
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Newly built Previously owned � � � �
* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions? Please check all that apply.
� Consolidate your debt load � Pay off a loan � Pay off your mortgage � Remortgage your property � Renew your mortgage � Secure a loan � Seek financial planning advice � Set up a line of credit � Switch banks or credit union � None of the above
* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live? Never � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? In Canada for less than 3 days by plane Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA Longer trip within Canada by car Longer trip within Canada by plane Longer trip to the USA by car Longer trip to the USA by plane Longer trip outside of North America
* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at?
� Less than $35,000 � $35,000 to less than $50,000 � $50,000 to less than $75,000 � $75,000 to less than $100,000 � $100,000 to less than $150,000 � $150,000 or more
� Economy � Midrange � Luxury � Hybrid
Car detailing Fast food Fitness membership Further education or courses Gourmet foods or desserts Home improvement less than $500 Home improvement over $500 Live theatre or festivals Manicure, pedicure, hair styling Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels Movie theatre Restaurant dining Scratch and lottery tickets Trips to a casino
� Your first home purchase? � Upsize? � Downsize?
* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall?
* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...? Occasionally � �
* 5. Please check the stores you shop at � Army & Navy � Bargain! Shop � Best Buy � Buy Low � Canadian Tire � Chapters � Choices Market � Coopers � Dollar Giant � Dollarama � Extra Foods � Future Shop � Home Depot � Home Hardware � Ikea
* 16. Will this be..?
* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Car Minivan Pickup truck SUV
Appliances Discount, bargain or dollar store
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* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?
* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and flyers?
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� Pre-owned
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* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13) � Yes
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No plans to travel � � � � � � �
* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)
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* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? � 16-30 minutes � 31-60 minutes � 1 hours � 2 hours � 3 hours � More than 4 hours � I don’t shop outside of my own community
* 22. Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. If you’d like to be entered into the prize draw, please leave us your first and last name and your email address. We will contact the winner via email or daytime phone number at the close of the study.
First name _____________________________________________ Last Name _____________________________________________ Email address ___________________________________________ or daytime phone ________________________________________
� Yes � No
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