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The dragon dances at the SAMS Chinese New Year celebration, brought to the community by Ms. Ignas, along with her hardworking Arts 10-12 class and Foods 10-12 class, her helper Heather Kopas, and the many other helpers (see more photos on page 5).
Interview: Gary Coons, MLA, on Ferries, the NDP leadership race, and Superbowl XLVI CHRISTINA BOUCHER On February 6 and 7, North Coast MLA Gary Coons visited the Bella Coola community. Coons is the Deputy Opposition Critic for Ferries and Coastal Communities, and in addition to his ongoing ferry portfolio, he also follows the Enbridge Joint Review Panel hearings quite closely, and is registered to present Oral
Evidence to the Panel in midFebruary. While in town, Coons drove over the Coast Mountain News office for an interview. Coast Mountain News: How did you first get into this job? Gary Coons: I went to Prince Rupert about 35 years ago. I’m a teacher and I taught for 25 or 26 years, and somehow got into politics. It was not
on my radar to get into politics originally. The key component in that decision was this – I was president of our teachers’ union. And in 2001, the BC Liberals got in, and it was a heyday of ripping up contracts and making cuts. They cut women’s programs and safety networks, and brought in policies that were outrageous. So, we were trying to find someone to run to speak up about
these things, and I didn’t know it was going to be me, but here I am! CMN: Can you discuss your role as the Ferries Critic? GC: I got elected and became the Ferries Critic in 2005. In the late 90s, the NDP government had decided to go with these catamaran ferries that had a few difficulties. They spent about $400 million on
ferries that really didn’t work – they could’ve been revamped with $20 million, but then the election happened, and it was branded as the “Fast Ferries Fiasco,” and the NDP lost the election because of the ferries situation. So, then, the Ferries Critic portfolio was given to me. And what happened was, SEE COONS ON PAGE 3
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the Queen of the North sank. This was a single-hull vessel, and it was due to be retired, and taken off the water in 2003, 2004, and 2005. And now it was 2006. And I’m bringing up issues to the Minister, and about 3 weeks before that time, I had put out a statement in the Queen Charlotte Observer and a few other papers, saying the boat was “soon to be unsafe” because it was supposed to have been retired at that time. And then, two weeks later, the ferry sank. So all of a sudden, that brought to light that the boat shouldn’t have been on the water to begin with. And the Chilliwack, also a single-hulled vessel, is still on the water. Right now, though, the Chilliwack is getting a $15 million dollar refurbishing. CMN: What is your impression of the recent Ferry Commissioner’s report that was released for comment? GC: They talk about having to get twelve new vessels in the next ten years, and they have to spend $2.5 billion in the next ten years. What the report basically said was what the report said back in 2007 – that there is no long-term vision set for BC Ferries. I see at least two dozen recommendations in the report where legislation needs to be changed. For example, there used to be no userpay. The bigger routes make a lot of money, and they would then support
the smaller routes through crosssubsidization. And then they took that subsidization away, and then fares just skyrocketed because they were on userpay. And if you need a new vessel, that funding needs to come out of the user group. So, I think we need to sit down and look at the ferries as part of our highways, as part of transportation. Washington State ferries and Alaska ferries sees their ferry system as part of the highway – a “marine highway.” But BC Ferries doesn’t mention the ferries as part of the highways, but rather the PR firm they’ve hired is marketing BC Ferries as a tourism product. We can’t treat our ferry system as cruiseships. It is part of a vital link to many communities. I am hopeful in working with Minister Lekstrom, and primarily, the government has to sit down and look at developing a vision for the future. CMN: What do you think about Nathan Cullen in the NDP leadership race? GC: The three MLAs up north, myself, Doug Donaldson (Stikine), and Robin Austin (Skeena), we’ve all put our support behind Nathan. Nathan is brilliant, he’s outgoing, he’s well thought-out in what he does. The one problem, I think, is coming from a rural area and fighting the political machines that are out there. NDP Leadership candidate Brian Topp
came right out of the gate with support from the Layton team and Thomas Mulcair – well, it will be between Brian Topp, Thomas Mulclair, and Nathan. I think with Nathan’s ability to connect with people – he’s in the top three. I think it will be close against Peggy Nash, Nathan, and Mulcair, but it’s tough to have a real debate when you have people that are all of the same frame of mind. In the last debate, Nathan was being picked on a bit for his concept of trying to work with the Liberals and framing a future for the country. I believe Harper is in there for four or even eight years, and I agree with Nathan’s idea of having joint meetings [with the Liberals] and having ideas that both the Liberals and the NDP can support. And that’s the only way we’re going to get rid of the Harper government. CMN: In the Superbowl last weekend, the New York
Giants defeated the Patriots. How do you feel about that? GC: I’m going to quote Brady’s wife. She was being harrassed by some Giants fans, and she turned around and said, “He cant do two things at once, he can’t throw it and catch it at he same time!” So then of course Brady had to go and defend that comment. But, yes, I follow the NFL. I was hoping for the Giants, so I was happy about that. But I prefer Canadian football. I think there’s less hype associated with the CFL. I think the CFL is more down to earth - I think Canadian sports are more well– grounded in the realization of the true meaning of sports rather than “corporate” sports. It’s the same with politics. You have to look at your priorities. We look provincially at poverty rates, what’s happening with student loans, and there’s a financial issue in BC. It’s a question of priorities. Last year,
Gary Coons cruising around to meet with community members in his rental vehicle from Bella Coola Mountain Lodge
the government collected $1.1 billion in tuition and $1 billion in corporate taxes, and there’s a real mix-up of priorities there. And it’s an issue of keeping well-grounded, and that why I got into politics, you have to
The Bella Coola Valley Learning Society and BCV Literacy NOW would like to thank everyone who helped with the Family Literacy Fair on Jan. 26. Much gratitude to Williams Lake & District Credit Union for sponsoring the event. Thanks to Pat Lenci, Caroline Diguistini, Amanda Ames, Liz Howard, Wanda Edgar, Angie King, Cheyenne Tweedie, Laura Gibbs, and Lori Campbell. Thanks to the volunteers: Sally Watts, Jason Obert, Rhonda Coles, Darlene Rivers, and all the entertainers: Brody Tuck, Rachel & Rebecca Chatham, Caley & Niki Watts, and “Our Crew”. A big thank you to Acwsalcta School staff & students for hosting the event in their beautiful new gym and library: Brittany Gulka, Beth Jay, Gerry Tetrault, Karen Anderson, Lance Nelson, David Dowling, Foster Walkus, Cathy Robson, Lindsay & Geoff Gericke, Jodi Coppola, Keshia Schooner, Nerissa Monte, Sandy Kensmuir, Desirée Danielson, Wenda Silver, Chazz Mack, Phoebe Andy, and Allison. Lastly, a big hats off to Janice Kyle and Beth Jay.
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Local filmmaker wins the Kodak Image Award for “Cry Rock”
gratulate Wendy Kingsley on winning the Valentine basket and would like to thank all those that helped support the raffle. We would also like to thank all the sponsors that donated to the basket. They made it a wonderful prize. Sponsors: Kopas Store, Townsite True Value, 2NV Hair Salon, Little Theatre, Hagensborg Mercantile, Snip-it Wendy Kingsley Hair Salon, Swan’ is presented with Goose Gifts, Suntree Guest Cottages, the Ridge Riders Studio 2340, Bella Valentine gift basket by Jim Dixon Coola Valley Restaurant, Moore's Market, Joy Mackay, The Ridge Riders Heather Ross, Cindy would like to conEvans.
PRESS RELEASE: KODAK Banchi Hanuse, a local Nuxalk filmmaker, will be presented with the Kodak Image Award March 8, 2012 at a ceremony in Vancouver. The Kodak Image Award is given to a female director or DOP for excellence in a recent short work that shows excellence in overall production value or a unique, visionary approach to the
cinematography or storytelling. Banchi Hanuse receives this award for her directorial debut “Cry Rock,” a stunning film about traditional Nuxalk storytelling in her hometown, Bella Coola. Banchi is a graduate of the University of British Columbia. She began in the film industry as a camera assistant and went to work at the National Film Board of Canada in various capacities, most recently as the associate producer of the “Our World” project. “Cry Rock” received Best Documentary Short Subject from the Yorkton Film Festival’s Golden Sheaf Awards and the Audience Choice award from the Dawson City International Short Film Festival. “It is an honour to have the support of such a great organization,” says Banchi. “Thank you Women in Film and Television Vancouver.”
Visit from Science World MELISSA BROOKS, SAMS STUDENT On Friday, February 3, Sir Alexander Mackenzie School had the honour of welcoming Science World employees Sherry Lu and Stefano Giulianetti to the school. Before their visit to SAMS, they travelled all around the province to perform science demonstrations to all ages. Stefano and Sherry dazzled the crowd of grades six to twelve with a first act being a number of optical illusions. They asked us to stare at a spinning disk and then stare at their faces. To our amazement, their faces bulged or receded due to a phenomenon called ‘persistence of vision.’ Then out came a tuning fork. Did you know that if you strike a tuning fork and quickly immerse it in water, the sound waves will spray water everywhere? When Sarah Hall got sprayed we were just as surprised as she was! The next demonstration was even funnier!
Seven volunteers were chosen to taste test one jelly bean each that had two completely different flavours to it. Mr. Barnes was given a jelly bean that was thought to be peach-flavoured, but in the end had a taste of vomit. His face had the look of a man who lost a lottery ticket. The grand finale included an exploding pop bottle and the “Chain of pan.” First, Stefano charged up Corey, whose hair stood up like a porcupine. Then, when Corey touched the hand of a long chain of SAMS and Bella Coola Adventist Academy students, everyone screamed as the electric charge passed through their bodies. If you want to share in the fun, Stefano suggests that you and your family visit the Science World website at Scienceworld. ca. They enjoyed the beauty of Bella Coola and we enjoyed the super sciSara Germain photo ence show they brought us. Thank you for a bravo Sundance (Corey) Schooner getting electrified by the Van Der Graaf Generator. performance, Sherry and Stefano!! Yearly Subscriptions In Canada $50.40 USA $84.00 (Cdn Funds) Foreign $130 (Cdn Funds) $116.07 (plus HST) (includes HST)
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The Year of the Dragon
David Dowling photo
Later in February, Ms. Ignas took the show on the road to Acwsalcta School
Michael Wigle photo
Attending the event at SAMS were students of BCE and the Bella Coola Adventist Academy.
Upcoming Theatre Guild production features newcomers and old favourites on the stage ARA THOMMASEN I know from having lived in the Bella Coola Valley for at least a decade that waiting for the end of winter can seem like forever. "Frozen February" just never seems to end, often lasting well into March. However, seeing the sun several times in the last two weeks has brought a glimmer of hope to my world, a promise of spring and warmer days, gardening and enjoying the outdoors again. If you are looking for a community event, something fun and uplifting that will be happening in the next couple of months, consider the Little Theatre's new play. "The Noble Spaniard" by prolific writer Somerset Maugham is a consummate comedy poking fun at love and Victorian sensibilities. Set in the 1850's, the story follows a couple of middle aged Brits and their young neighbors, two attractive young ladies, on vacation in Spain. One of the young women, a widow, is annoyed to find that she has caught the attention of an impudent and audacious Spanish nobleman. The Spaniard then man-
ages to tangle his love life with nearly every person in the play, resulting in a comical jumble of mix-ups. Returning to direct this play is John Morton. His first role here was in 1973 as one of the psychiatrists in "Harvey," which was Maureen Harrison's first direction. Since then, he has directed three plays and three musicals, and has acted in more than twenty others. "Here's Love (1993) was the most memorable directing effort, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1991) was the most polished,� he says. Familiar faces in the cast are Leslie Harestad, Ray McIlwain, Donna Mikkelson, Dwayne Saugstad, and Steve Waugh. Newcomers include Scott Barnes, Angela Stavast, Brody Tuck and myself, Ara Thommasen. Scott Barnes arrived in Bella Coola in April of 2010 to fill in for a teacher at SAMS and was hired as a drama teacher the following year. Scott's theatre background began in high school. After graduation, he performed (on and off) for almost a decade with Uncle Randy Productions, and
then also with United Players Vancouver and S&P productions (all Vancouver production companies). From 2002 to 2008, Scott was on the executive of Triptych Theatricals, and worked as an actor, production aide and producer for the company's five seasons. He has a love of the outdoors that includes (but is not limited to) kayaking, mountainclimbing, and hiking. Scott loves the Bella Coola Valley and appreciates its strong, powerful beauty. Angela Stavast arrived in the Valley with her husband, Kendall, in May 2011 from Northern Alberta. While they have no family connections here, they were drawn by a desire for change and interest in West Coast life. She works as a Lab Tech at the hospital, and hopes one day to return to school to earn a diploma in Sonography. Angela’s previous theatre experience includes a junior high drama club (the only time they had a drama club available in her small town). When she's not working or acting, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, hiking, baking and reading.
I have lived in the Bella Coola Valley for ten years growing up. I returned with my son for a visit in September 2010 just in time to experience the flood and get trapped here. When my husband James finally arrived 5 weeks later, he was coming to meet his new boss and fellow nursing staff members among other co-workers at the hospital. The last time I acted was as a Senior in high school, playing the leading role in the musical "Grease." I enjoy walking with my dogs, playing guitar, and writing. My career goals include becoming a published novelist, and using my training in the OrtonGillingham approach to learning. The proposed production dates of March 22-24 are quickly approaching. "One of the actors will be away for a week, but after he returns, we'll only have about five weeks until the dress rehearsal. So we'll have to start getting serious fairly quickly," Director John Morton says. As a member of the cast, I have read the script and can attest to the well-crafted, witty writing. Many of the lines contain tonguein-cheek puns and
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Tweedsmuir Travel moves to new location CHRISTINA BOUCHER
Owners Markus and Kirsten Schieck (centre) and staff members Karen Lansdowne (left) and Skye Phillips (right) are brimming with excitement at their new, spacious surroundings
The locally owned and operated travel agency Tweedsmuir Travel has recently moved to a new location in downtown Bella Coola. Formerly located next to the Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) office downtown, the travel agency is now located at 618 Cliff Street, next to the Bella Coola Valley Sustainable Agricultural Society office. Owners Markus and Kirsten Schieck and staff members Karen Lansdowne and Skye Phillips are brimming with excitement at their new, spacious surroundings. Kirsten has experience in the travel industry dating back to her licensure as a certified travel agent in Germany. Markus’ work experience is rooted in international transportation, a career that brought he and Kirsten to
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Nova Scotia in 1996, and then to Squamish, BC in 2001. After taking a vacation to Bella Coola in 2006 via the ferry, Markus and Kirsten decided that they wanted to pursue the quiet life, and researched opportunities for living and working in Bella Coola with their children. The Schiecks bought Tweedsmuir Travel in 2008 from Terry Corbould, who had originally started the business in 1987. “The business was very well-run when we took it over,” comments Markus. “There was a good client base already established. We have been expanding since that time, which is the main reason for moving – the need for more space.” Markus and Kirsten note many of the benefits to running the local travel agency, including building positive relationships with community members and organizations. “The Nuxalk Nation administration and health services are some of our longest-running clients – we do a lot of business with those organizations. We arrange some vacation travel packages for local community members, and we have diversified to include customers who live outside of the Bella Coola Valley and find us on the Internet,” Markus explains. While the Internet provides an interface for national and international customers, it also increases competition with other Internet-based travel websites. However, there are some advantages to using a travel agency rather than booking flights or hotels through a Do-It-Yourself online travel portal. When you book a vacation or business trip through a licensed BC travel agency (like Tweedsmuir Travel), there are safeguards in place if you don’t receive the services you purchased. BC travel agencies and travel wholesalers are licensed under the authority of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. The Act provides licensing requirements for travel agents and also establishes customer compensation funds. The Travel Industry Regulation governs the operation of travel agencies and wholesalers. The Regulation also governs payments into the Travel Assurance Fund and establishes eligibility requirements. The Travel Assurance Fund can be claimed as a last resort for con-
sumers seeking compensation for unexpected costs or charges associated with the travel. In addition to offering travel packages, travel agent services, and travel insurance, Tweedsmuir Travel is also the local BC Ferries agent. You can get various official photos taken there as well: passport, Permanent Resident Cards, firearm acquisition, Citizenship, and highway control photos. As well, Tweedsmuir Travel has housed the Bella Coola Valley Tourism office in the past two years, but after the move to this new location, the Tourism office will be housed at another location. Long-time Tweedsmuir Travel employee Karen Lansdowne has been with the travel agency since 2002. She notes that the biggest change over the course of the last ten years has been the implementation of technology in diversifying the business focus. “Internet access has changed dramatically in the Valley since 2002, and because of that, we’re able to appeal to a wider customer base,” she explains. And although she discusses the advantages of booking travel through a travel agency rather than a DIY website, she says her goal as a Travel Consultant is to help people find the best option for them. “We’re happy to help people shop around,” she says. “It’s a good investment for our business to help people to be resourceful on their own, and we always try to build positive relationships within the community.” The newest Travel Consultant on the team is Skye Phillips, who started in August 2011. Skye comes to her job with a background in outdoor adventure tourism. She previously has worked at Strathcona Park Lodge in Campbell River, where she completed Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training (COLT), and was employed instructing school groups in outdoor adventures. “I’m so happy to have the opportunity to live and work year-round in Bella Coola – it is so beautiful, and there is so much to do outdoors.” The Tweedsmuir Travel owners and staff are thankful to the community for all the support in the last four years. They are also thankful to Doug Pelton for the renovations to the building as well as the rental opportunity.
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Scottish culture receives a toast with Robbie Burns Day celebration CHRISTINA BOUCHER On the evening of February 4, about forty people gathered at the Legion to experience Robbie Burns Day, a toast to Scottish arts and culture. Also known as a Burns Dinner, the potluck meal featured the traditional Scottish dish of haggis, drams of Scotchwhiskey to those who partook, and lively singing, dancing, and poetry reading. I chatted with the evening’s Master of Ceremonies Scott Barnes, a selfdescribed Scot and Robbie Burns aficionado, to discuss the nature of the festivities. Coast Mountain News: For those of us who don’t know, who is Robbie Burns? Scott Barnes: Robbie Burns wrote hundreds and hundreds of poems. Some poems you may have heard of are ‘My Love
is Like a Red, Red Rose,’ for example, which is often sung to the tune of ‘I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In.’ Every New Year’s we sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – also written by Burns. The way ‘auld’ is spelled (instead if ‘old’), it’s the Gaelic word. Robbie Burns wrote in Scots Gaelic, so if you read his poems or if you listen to “Address to a Haggis” tonight, they have funny words and they’re just Scots Gaelic words. The ‘Address to a Haggis,’ for example, begins: “Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face/ Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!” ‘Sonsie’ is just Gaelic for ‘happy,’ and it’s just that no one has ever updated those words, because if you’re a real savvy Burns fan, you just know what they mean. CMN: Would you say Robbie Burns is a bit like the
Shakespeare of the Scottish culture, in the sense that he actually invented some words in the course of crafting his songs and poems? SB: Because of Burns, some words that would’ve been erased from memory are still used. I don’t know if anyone ever walks up to someone and says, ‘Oh, you’re looking “sonsie” today!’ but, if they did, it’s probably because of Burns.
hasn’t gotten up and sung yet participate in a group dance. So nobody’s in the spotlight. But, for people who want to read, I’ve put books of poetry out – lots of Robert Service, and Burns poems. Everyone who wants to can get up and read, or just read with the people at their table. The point is, is it’s all about sharing tonight. And that sharing extends to the potluck dinner as well.
CMN: What is traditionally part of a Burns Dinner? SB: How a Burns Dinner should work is everyone has to sing for their supper. Which means, do a dance or play a song or just read poetry. I’ve learned that the best way to do a Burns Dinner here is to not to make everybody do that – because then nobody shows up! The one I usually hold in Vancouver, at the end of the evening for everyone who
CMN: What will we be seeing tonight for festivities? SB: What you’ll probably see tonight is myself, Janice Kyle, Cindy Evans, Paul Grace-Campbell, and Beth Jay, and we’re going to play some Celtic music – Irish and Scottish. When the haggis is brought in, you’ll see the procession with Alistair Anderson playing the bagpipes, and I’ll be carrying the haggis, and David Dowling has agreed to ‘slaughter the haggis’ – he’s te ggot a big sword with w which to ‘slit the hagggis’ throat’ so that it d doesn’t run away, and th then we’ll ‘heal the wound’ with a dram w o of scotch, and then of ccourse we’ll serve it up to everybody. u
Scott Barnes (centre) reads the “Address to a Haggis,” accompanied by piper Alistair Anderson (left) and David Dowling
CMN: Can you e explain to me: what is the importance of h haggis? And, perhaps, w what it is? SB: The Scots are vvery cheap people, th they’ve survived a lot o of hard times, and h haggis is basically oatm meal and offal stuffed in a sheep’s stomach. Other Scottish meat-puddings such
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Janice Kyle, Cindy Evans, Beth Day, Scott Barnes and Paul GraceCampbell (left to right) perform traditional music for the crowd
David Dowling deftly wields the sword to “slit the throat of the haggis” as Meerigan feature offal, suet, spices – it’s just a sausage really. So, if you eat it, it tastes like peppery sausage. It’s what shepherds would make – they already had the stomach of a sheep for example, and then you tie one end of the stomach closed, stuff it with the oats, offal, and suet, and tie the other end closed, and boil or roast it for several
hours. We’ve got some haggis brought in by Roger at Hagensborg Store, and it should be quite good. You can try some, and then report to everybody what it tastes like! The evening was as lively as Scott indicated it would be, with many guests standing up to sing or read some poems. Thanks to Janice and Cindy for organizing the
evening, to Alistair for adding his skill on the bagpipes to the haggis procession, to David Dowling for wielding the sword, to Rev. Ann Austin-Cardwell for the blessing of the dinner, and to the Jr. Canadian Rangers for serving waters and cleaning up after dinner. And, thanks to the haggis. It was better than I thought it’d be.
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In Loving Memory of: Lily MacKenzie Lee Purkiss August 17, 1930 – February 4, 2012 Lily MacKenzie (nee Cermak) passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Bella Coola, BC. She lived at the Extended Care Unit of the Bella Coola General Hospital since 2006. She was born in Evergreen, AB to Anthony and Julia Cermak, immigrants from Czechoslovakia. She moved to Peachland and married Gordon Alexander MacKenzie in 1951. She continued to live in Summerland until 1998 (4 years after Gordon had passed away), when she moved to Bella Coola where her daughter Donna lives. She had five brothers (Frank, Tony, Bob, and twins Ed and George) and one sister, Annie. She had two daughters: Wendy (Sandberg) of Parksville, BC, and Donna (Ratcliff ) of Bella Coola, BC. Grandchildren include Traci Sklarchuk (Nanaimo), Corey Sandberg (Calgary), Michael Ratcliff (108 Mile), and Sarah Matthews (Bella Coola). She had eight greatgrandchildren: Riley (Traci), Easton and Seth (Corey), Nevaeh and Karleena
My youngest son Lee recently passed away. He was 52. Though he had a few early warnings this past year, his independent personality prevented him from seeking medical help. Lee was mostly known for his extraordinary talent as an artist. Even as a child on Vancouver Island, going to school in Duncan, his artistic talent was dominant. When he was 12 years old, he did a painting of the local city hall. He donated the painting to the city and after 40 years, the painting still hangs in the Hall. After our family moved to Bella Coola in 1976, Lee painted dozens of local scenes as well as portraits of our dogs. After marrying, one of his many hobbies was refur-
bishing older cars, which he did excellently. But it was his wood sculptures that made him illustrious locally, his many carvings of wild animals and birds of prey. Lee received some international fame when he was commissioned as a carver by Fred Heller, the owner of a logging museum in Oregon, USA. Lee carved six lifesized statues of ld-time loggers and their equipment, their spring boards, axes, etc. He also carved several panoramic panels depicting old-style logging scenes that were simply amazing. Lee was a gifted poet as well, leaving rhymes that will long linger for his wife Leslie and their son Justin. Submitted by: Albert Purkiss
Canadian Census 2011: Bella Coola statistics CHRISTINA BOUCHER (Michael), and Odin, Torger, and Isaiah (Sarah). She was dearly loved by her family and the hospital staff, and will be missed. A small service attended by
family members was held on February 10, 2012 at the Canyon View Cemetary in Summerland, BC, where she was laid to rest beside Gordon. Submitted by Donna Ratcliff
Hired Equipment Registration Cariboo District The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Cariboo Service Area for the fiscal year 2012/2013, which begins April 1, 2012. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2011, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday March 23, 2012. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.
Register through the Williams Lake District Office at: 640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, B.C. You can also phone 250 398-4510 or send a fax to 250 398-4454 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.
The Canada 2011 Census represents a detailed count of the Canadian population as of May 10, 2011. Statistics Canada conducts a nationwide census every five years. In 2011, the census consisted of a mandatory short form census questionnaire and an inaugural National Household Survey (NHS), a voluntary survey that replaced the mandatory long form census questionnaire. Completion of the census is mandatory for all Canadians. According to the Statistics Act, those who do not complete it may face a maximum penalty of a $500 and three months in jail. As of January 13, 2011 the Toronto Sun reported that about 50 to 60 people are charged under this act during each census collection, with about six having to pay the fine. As of August 24, 2011, Canada's overall collection
response rate was 98.1 percent. The 2011 Census is the fifteenth decennial census, required by section 8 of the Constitution Act, 1867. As with other decennial censuses, the data will be used to adjust federal electoral district boundaries. As of February 8, 2012, population and dwelling count data has been released. Statistics for population and dwelling count in the entire Central Coast region indicate that the population of the Central Coast increased to 3206 in 2011 from 3189 in 2006. Other data for the Central Coast is released according to four area divisions in the Bella Coola Valley: Area C (Augsburg Church east to Tweedsmuir), Area D (Burke Ave. east to Augsburg Church), Area E (Bella Coola Townsite), and Bella Coola Reserve. Collectively, the population of the Valley increased by 19 people from 2006 to
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2011 (1900 to 1919). Interestingly, there were some differences in how the population counts changed within the four areas. The Bella Coola Reserve showed the largest population increase, from 788 in 2006 to 852 in 2011. Area C showed a small increase from 556 in 2006 to 588 in 2011. Area D showed a decrease in population from 421 in 2006 to 384 in 2012. Area E showed a large decrease in population from 135 in 2006 to 95 in 2011. Later in the year, the following categories of data will be released by Statistics Canada: age and sex (May 29), families, households and marital status (September 19), structural type of dwelling and collectives (September 19), and language (October 24). Data in this article was taken from Statistics Canada online at http://www12. statcan.ca/censusrecensement/2011/ dp-pd/prof/index. cfm?Lang=E. $1.00 + HST
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An aerial shot of the Valley taken September 22, 2010 - this is perhaps the last picture before September's 2010 for many
massive flood Bella Coola residents - certainly the defining moment ‘Operation Santa’ of delivers some Christm as cheer to flood affected families
Michael Wigle photo
SUBMITTED BY COLEEN FRASER In addition to the of Transportation’ Ministry Associates donated $4,000 to A joint effort by ity, other BCGEU s generosthe Flood Relief at the Williams employees Bank account Lake hospital agencies resulted numerous from various provincial to be used for firewood, also sent local householders in an early minisfurnace Beeline gifts to the valley via in from mid Christmas for many tries including fuel and hay. October through Courier. the Corrections November last fall’s tremendousvictims of Branch, Client Many people purchased and December. Earlier that week Services Branch, flood. The first group Michel At the Ministry specific items that Ministry of Environment, Bazille (CEO of to arrive was a of the Bella Coola families had six-person Transportation Ministry of Forests indicated their Hospital), and crew from the Mennonite and children would and Range, some Infrastructure office Ministry of Agriculture appreciate including pital staff delivered of the hosDisaster Service. and Hosed at gift blankets Lake, Leanna Illinickiin Williams Lands, and the mets, skates, board bikes, helthat had been donated the Community Integrated Land and games and Church in Loreen Russell Management Bureau clothing. affected households, to flood Hagensborg these organized took which had fourteen men helped project that substituted a part in the project, been donated by Leanna loaded householders with as did their two pick-up usual staff gift exchange their union. trucks with the Coastal Health Vancouver cleanup and reconstruction gifts employees in in favour of buying ered them to Bella and delivInterior Roads, Vancouver. during the nine gifts for floodDawson Coola where days that they affected families. Construction, Triton volunteers used were in the valley. The Bella Coola the Mormon Flood Environmental Church Hall to Restoration Committee In mid-November and Binnie organize and was volundistribute them. also able to organize Employees SEE MANY unteer work crews two volON PAGE 3 that assisted
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