Coast Mountain News, October 14, 2010

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The deGrace's of North Grant Road return home for the first time after the September 25 flood

Clean up continues after devastating flood destroys homes, businesses

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON As residents begin to absorb the reality of last months recordbreaking flood many are realizing that their lives will never be the same. Businesses and private homeowners are lining up for Disaster Financial Assistance, shoveling mud and river silt out of their buildings, and continuing to assess the damage to their properties and residences.

The premier announced last month that Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) would be available to residents and busi-

nesses but it seems there is a grey area, especially when it comes to small businesses and small farms.

The DFA program covers 80 percent of the amount of the total eligible damage that exceeds $1,000; the maximum amount payable per applicant category is $300,000. There are five categories of applications for the private sector: Home Owners, Residential Tenants, Small Business Owners, Farm Owners, and Charitable or Volunteer Organizations.

To be eligible for assistance, the damage must be from an

uninsurable event such as overland flooding. However, in the event that private flood insurance was available for the business and the proprietor chose not to purchase it, they may not be completely covered by DFA. In addition, the small business owner must prove that their venture is their primary source of income. In this Valley, where residents frequently are working several ‘jobs’ to survive, this makes things complicated.

Small farms are in the same category. They may not be a major source of income but are certainly make up a part of

numerous residents’ income and provide a valuable source of local food for the Valley. At present it is unclear whether or not people with losses to their small farms will be eligible for DFA. Jim and Amber Knudsen operate the Rip Rap Campsite in Hagensborg and were left with a sinkhole the size of meteor strike in their field, not to mention damage to their home, cabins, and driveways. Jim Knudsen estimates it will take 200 to 300 hundred loads of gravel just to fill the sinkhole, but at present that is the least of his worries.

“We thought we would be receiving some sort of relief and now we aren’t sure,” said Knudsen. “Financially we can’t afford to fix this and we are not sure if we will open next year.

Right now fixing our home is the priority.”

Knudsen isn’t alone.

Purchasing the flood insurance would have resulted in a deductible his business couldn’t afford. “I really don’t know what to say,” he said. “We look around and our situation is bad but someone else is worse.”

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Please call Angela Hall @ 250 982 2455 In good condition please.

Invitation to Participate in Research

My name is Alison Krahn and I am a master’s student in education at the University of British Columbia. I am here in Bella Coola for my research project, which is designed to gain a better understanding of the educational experiences and goals of young mothers living in the Bella Coola community. My intention is to explore the factors that young mothers identify as being valuable towards enhancing educational engagement and achievement in their community.

I am seeking to hold interviews with women who have had at least one child during their teenage years. I am hoping to speak with women who have completed their high school education and other training, as well as with women who have not yet completed their secondary schooling. I hope to facilitate a genuine dialogue through these interviews to hear what you have to say about your experiences, interests, goals and needs within the context of education. **Every precaution has been taken to maintain confidentiality and to protect your identity **

If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please contact Alison Krahn Email: alikrahn@interchange.ubc.ca

Career Fair & Open House

BCV Arts Council presents

Word in the Valley Coffee House Friday, October 29 at the Art House 7pm - 10pm Calling all Bards, Poets, Spoken Word Wonders, Story Tellers, and Creative Writers!

This is your chance to share your own Creative Writing with an open mike concept, except there’s no mike. It’s a small venue so don’t be shy! Come share your wondrous words and get inspired by other writers.

It’s for the fun and inspiration of it.

For more info call Tamara at 982 2159

Admission and Refreshments by donation

ATTENTION: ARTISTS & CRAFTSPEOPLE The Art Council’s Annual

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Thursday, November 4th Lobelco Hall Food Vendors on Site Schools will be attending during the day on Friday November 5th.

Funding provided by Acwsalcta and New Paths Education Program and the Bella Coola Valley Learning Society.

Call 250-799-5821 for more information.

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November 20 - 5:00 - 8:00 pm November 21 - 12:00 - 3:00 pm at LOBELCO HALL Applications for booths are available from Sheila Wilson at 250 982 2904 Send your application to: Box 251, Hagensborg, BC, V0T 1H0 Deadline for applications is: Friday, November 12, 2010

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Small businesses, farms unsure about disaster relief

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Keith Brekke at Mecham’s Sale and Service in Hagensborg took much of the brute force of the river during this event and fortunately had private flood insurance, but his deductible will be very high. “You pay a high premium and a high deductible for

flood insurance,” he said, “and I am not even sure what’s covered yet.”

After scraping six inches of mud and silt off the floor, Mecham’s is now open for fuel service but not much else.

Structural engineers are flying in to take a look at the building before Brekke can

IMPORTANT NOTICE Was your home, business or property damaged during the recent floods?

Are you unsure if you qualify for Disaster Financial Assistance?

Please contact your North Coast MLA Gary Coons Toll-free at 1 866 624 7734 Constituency Office 818 3rd Ave West Prince Rupert B.C V8J 1M6 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00-4:30pm Email: gary.coons.mla@leg.bc.ca

make future plans.

“I am not sure of our timeline to open the shop yet,” said Brekke.

“This is supposed to be our busy season right now and we’re at a complete standstill.”

Personnel at the Community Resilience Centre stress that no matter what the case appears to be, small business owners and farms should still submit their application as financial assistance is determined on an individual basis and not necessarily predetermined.

“We are encouraging all small business owners to apply because we can provide assistance in certain sections, even if they refused private flood insurance,” said Johanna Morrow, Manager of Recovery and Funding Programs with Emergency Management BC. “Farmers should be contacting the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture to find out if there are programs through that ministry that would help them.”

Homeowners are in a better situation and will almost certainly be covered for up to 80 percent of uninsurable damages to their homes. Still, it will never replace years of hard work or bring back personal mementos lost in the flood.

Mud, silt and river debris filled homes on North Grant Road, Hagensborg, Saloompt, Canoe Crossing and Firvale.

Some residents spent days scraping mud before getting a glimpse of their kitchen floors.

Susan and Kevin O’Neill suffered extensive damage to their home on North Grant Road and are

still cleaning up weeks later. “It continues to be a traumatic experience to have over thirty years of memories disappear in one night,” said Kevin O’Neill. “The only thing that has allowed us to look forward is the incredible support we've received from our friends and neighbors. We do indeed live in a very special place with very special people in it.”

Couches and freezers floated and tipped over, windows were smashed, and once the floodwaters receded the real work began. To date 119 structures in the Valley have received either a yellow or red tag – indicating that the home or business is compromised and should not be inhabited until the proper steps are taken.

Gary Coons, MLA for the North Coast, spent last week in Bella Coola and was

Alison Sayers of Firvale pauses to reflect as she unloads many possessions lost in the flood concerned for the wellbeing of residents and small business owners. “There are still major issues, flood season is coming up and people need to feel safe,” said Coons. “Once the emergency services pull out there will be no local support

networks available to small business owners or small farmers and producers.”

Coons is trying to compile a list of all businesses affected and determine who qualifies for DFA. “I need to know how many businesses are actually going to

receive assistance,” said Coons. “People need to understand that Bella Coola is a unique place and might require some special circumstances if a large number of businesses and producers do not qualify for DFA.”

Michael Wigle photos

Jim and Amber Knudsen were left with a meteor sized sinkhole in their campground

STAFF: Editor: Caitlin Thompson Contributors: Scott Barnes, Tim DeGrace Consultant: Angela Hall

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Local flooding and poor salmon returns hard on Valley’s bear population

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Localized flooding last month has resulted in more detrimental effects for the Valley’s bear population and pushed them to seek out other food sources even more persistently. Conservation Officers have been on the ground since last week and are encouraging the public to call in incidents to their 24 hour hotline at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).

Bears had already been targeting fruit trees and chicken coops to try and supplement the lack of fish. On top of this year’s poor chum return and flooding, the pink salmon numbers are low as well. The bears might be counting on a good coho run – if this comes to fruition.

“Any adult fish that have not spawned and were in decent shape before the flood - might have been able to ride it out,” said the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Central Coast Community Advisor Sandie MacLaurin. “We will not know about the coho until later this month and into the winter as they would move into the side creeks and spawn.”

This is the Valley’s second year of a poor chum return and many are starting to identify a trend. “The crew at Snootli Hatchery gathered only sixty percent of the target for chum and to get this, staff worked very hard until August 25, well past the usual timeline that chum egg takes would normally be completed,” said MacLaurin. “An additional concern lies with the fact that there were very few

fish that spawned naturally in the creeks, which is not the norm.”

Staff had expected poor returns last year due to flooding that occurred in 2004 and poor ocean conditions in 2005, but this year was a bit of a shock.

“Returns this year were unexpectedly low,” said MacLaurin.

This year’s flood will also have a ripple effect on future returning salmon.

“The species most affected would be chums, pinks, chinook and sockeye as they had mostly completed spawning,” said MacLaurin. “The effects of the fry and eggs losses will be felt in two to five years when the adults would be expected back.”

Last year a highly publicized campaign by central coast-based conservation group Pacific Wild cited the lack of chum salmon for the reported grizzly bear ‘die off’ on the central coast. The story garnered international attention and while low returns last year certainly hurt the bears; nobody has reached a definitive conclusion that bears were dying as a direct consequence of low chum numbers.

This year will be one to watch, as central coast rivers such as the Dean and the Kimsquit are showing ‘terrible’ numbers for chum and rivers up north as far as Kitimat and Alaska are also reporting poor returns.

“This issue is obviously complex but this is really the eighth year of low chum salmon numbers on the central coast,”

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Fresh bear tracks are being encountered in river silt everywhere said Ian McAllister of Pacific Wild.

“While we are seeing more sows with cubs this year, overall we are missing quite a few bears on the coast.”

McAllister remains concerned that people will overlook the lack of chum as

the epic return of the Fraser River sockeye continues to dominate media coverage. “It should be of far greater concern that it is right now,” he said. “We are finding very low numbers of salmon out here, especially pinks and chum.”

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Pick up a free book from D.E.A.R. boxes at the Bella Coola Post Office, the Bella Coola Library, the Hagensborg Shop Easy, or the Bella Coola Valley Inn WHEN: Monday, October 25th, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

HOW: Stop whatever it is that you are doing and just read!

WHY: Because the love of reading is a valuable, lifelong habit.

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Tourist survives harrowing experience during flood

BY SCOTT BARNES Christophe Massot of France came to Bella Coola in order to witness the awesomeness of nature.

A fifteen year veteran of the forestry industry, he feels that man has destroyed far too many of the world’s old growth forests and has spent the last few years documenting them in video and pictures.

His last journey, also conducted on bicycle, led up into the Ural Mountain Range of Russia, down to Kazakhstan via Kyrgyzstan and then through Mongolia to the borders of Vladivostok and Kamchatka. The trials on this journey included multi-day treks through deep swamps, viscous attacks by giant mosquitoes, and grueling sojourns over the remorseless Taiga.

None of these trials, however, tested Christophe as severely as his most recent adventure here in Bella Coola. Six weeks ago, Christophe flew into Vancouver where he took a week of rest with friends on Saltspring Island.

From Vancouver, he rode his bicycle (the same one he used to cross Europe) up to

Williams Lake and then headed west.

He made it as far Tatla Lake but then broke a bearing in one of the wheels of his bike-trailer.

Christophe managed to make it to the Atnarko Ranger Station, camped there and then moved on to Rick Ratcliff’s place in hopes of finding a replacement part. He helped Rick in his garden in exchange for a place to camp for a week.

Christophe connected with Corine Singfield a Montreal Francophone living on Walker Island who has aspirations of building a farm.

Christophe camped out there for three or four days, and left many of his possessions in her care.

On the night of the full moon, Christophe departed for his trip.

On Wednesday, September 22, he traveled to the Belarko Bear viewing area where he met local resident Jefferson Bray who offered him a place for storage at his home near Tweedsmuir Creek.

Jeff drove him to the foot of the Hill and accompanied him as far as Stillwater Lake; the

agreement was to come back and pick Christophe up on Sunday, September 26, at three in the afternoon, in the parking lot.

Christophe made the arduous ascent to Turner Lake and decided to set up camp for the night.

The next morning the rain began. Not having a waterproof pack, he stayed in his tent and filled out his travelogue, waiting for the rain to pass.

He had been planning to fast for the few days of the full moon, so he had no food or a stove.

On Sunday morning, sunshine greeted him and he decided to descend back to his rendezvous point. At the top of the range, Christophe said there was no evidence of the flooding. The lake was not rushing and there were no signs of disaster.

Upon arriving at Stillwater Lake he found the bridge gone. It had been torn from the west bank of the lake and now drifted in the river. Unable to cross, Christophe established a campfire and set-up his tent. He tried to dry himself out and then waited to see if the next day would be any better.

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Monday morning he looked for a way to cross and saw that the mouth of the lake was jammed with logs but the cables that formed the bridge still spanned the river. Taking the cables in hand for support, Christophe walked across the logs floating at the mouth of the river and found the trail.

He began hiking the last three or four kilometres of the long journey and an hour later, after noticing a few streams that had washed out the trail, he ran into a rather unhelpful Bella Coola resident.

A sow grizzly, wandering through the area with her two cubs, bluff charged Christophe and forced him to backtrack. As he backed off, however, the bear disappeared into the woods. Hoping that she would remain off the trail he resumed his course and pressed on.

Within five minutes the bear had returned. Less frightened this time, Christophe stood his ground and she went away. He resumed his travels and managed to reach the parking lot.

The trail to the parking lot was sprinkled with occasional streams and creeks from the washout, but remained good for a few hours hike past this point.

Christophe encoun-

tered washouts and floods and the road was not passable.

Pressing on, he had to swim along parts of the trail and battle the current of the wash. Fearing he was lost, Christophe became heartened by sighting some old cabins along the trail. Being on the right track, however, was of little benefit once he encountered the bridge at Young Creek.

The bridge was still standing, but it was in the centre of a rushing river. It was now five o’clock in the evening, all of his possessions were wet and Christophe could not make a fire.

Cold and shivering, he found himself only barely able to sleep for a few, frigid hours.

By Tuesday morning, September 28, Christophe had not eaten for days.

He says he was not scared, simply at a loss for a solution.

He began to notice helicopters passing overhead and made an effort to catch their attention. A few helicopters passed over and Christophe, not realizing that there was an emergency back in town, wondered why the helicopters did not come down to rescue him.

At around two o’clock that afternoon West Coast Helicopters returned with local Bella Coola Valley Search and

Christophe Massot with his bike in Lillooet earlier this year Rescue technicians and BC Parks staff, landed on the small piece of dry land that Christophe had camped upon, and picked him up. He was transported to Eagle Lodge where he received warm food and clothing.

When I asked him what he was thinking when he was stranded and soaking he replied, “I survived Taiga, and I’ll survive this west coast rain forest.”

As soon as he is rested enough to head out on another adventure, Christophe intends to embark on a search for his clothes (on Walker Island), as well as his bike, his

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Bella Coola General Hospital is accepting proposals for snow removal for the 2010 – 2011 winter season. Snow must be removed from the staff parking lot by 6:30 am and 6:30 pm; from the Main lot by 8:00 am; Hospital housing and others by 9:00 am. Hospital snow removal must have priority.

Proposals will be accepted for an hourly rate. More details can be obtained by contacting Carl Harestad at 250-799-5311, extension 210.

Please submit your proposal in writing to: Carl Harestad, Bella Coola Valley Health Services, Box 220, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0.

Bella Coola Valley Health Services reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals considering the best interest of Bella Coola Valley Health Services.

Bids are due Friday, October 29, 2010, no later than 4:00 pm.

computer, and all his camera and electronic equipment (last seen at Jeff Bray’s). If you see his bike floating past your house, please save it, it has done more traveling than most of us will ever do!

Some history of Christophe’s bike: he bought it in Thailand and called it Takayan (Thai for Bicycle) and rode it 25 000km around Mekong, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and then around the rest of the world. His bike was even invited to open a festival (with Christophe riding it) commemorating the end of the ten-year conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Bearly News – the benefits of electric fencing

BY TIM DEGRACE BEAR AWARE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR Bear related incidents continue to be on the rise as the estimated low returns for pinks and chums are realized and flooding affects spawning channels. This is particularly apparent in the lower valley as creeks and rivers are visibly lacking the spawning salmon. In conjunction with the lack of calories in the river and tributaries, the dry summer was very hard on our low elevation indigenous berry stocks.

Together with the flood, the missing salmon and berries are forcing bears to aggressively pursue other food sources and, unfortunately, these food sources are often in our backyards in the form of fruit, domestic berries, carrots and whatever else the bears can digest.

What we should be looking at doing, especially on a low salmon return year, is managing our backyard in a manner that either removes all food sources or that deters the bears from getting at what sources we deem to keep.

Some people have given up on raising chickens or having fruit trees, the headache (and heartache) of losing their brood and the destruction of their property has

made it more reasonable to get rid of the source than to continue to deal with the pursuing bears. For those looking for a solution that allows them to keep their chickens, trees or gardens safe, I believe that electric fencing is one viable solution for the valley.

Electric fences come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are currently used successfully by many people in the valley, including the DFO Snootli Hatchery. John Willis, Snootli Hatchery’s Operations Manager, is a staunch believer in the utility of the fences and he sees the proof on a regular basis both at egg-take sites and in his backyard. When the chum run failed in 2008, the DFO was forced to protect the fish that it trapped from hungry bears, and they turned to electric fencing.

The fences used by the hatchery are very basic with two bands of electric fence tape, an energizer powered by a 12 volt car battery, portable fibreglass fence posts, a grounding rod and a couple of gate hooks. The egg-take site on Snootli is in one of the highest bear traffic areas in the lower valley, as evidenced by the beaten down path around the perimeter of the fencing. The fencing, however, has been effective in keeping the bears out, with only one break-in in the last three years, and John figures that the bear must have swam under the strands

Union of B.C. Municipalities rejects Enbridge’s pipeline and tanker plans The Union of B.C. Municipalities has voted to oppose both a controversial pipeline proposal and the presence of oil tankers on the province's North Coast. Delegates at the UBCM conference in Whistler overwhelmingly passed two motions brought forward Friday by the Village of Queen Charlotte.

The first urged Ottawa to legislate a ban on bulk crude oil tanker traffic through Queen Charlotte Sound, Dixon Entrance and Hecate Strait, while the second opposes the Northern Gateway pipeline between Alberta's oilsands and the B.C. coast, proposed by Enbridge Inc. Opposition in the province appears to

be growing as more people learn about issues such as tanker traffic in coastal waters, said Leslie Johnson, a councillor with the Village of Queen Charlotte.

The pipeline and the tankers it will bring to the central coast have the potential to negatively impact the sensitive ecosystems in and around Bella Coola.

The CCRD and the Nuxalk Nation have also formally rejected the project.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett said he's aware of the concerns over tankers and the pipeline, so he's not surprised by the union's motion.

The vote shows provincial and federal governments have work ahead of them in trying to convince municipalities that

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the proposed twin pipeline from near Edmonton to Kitimat, B.C., can be safe, Bennett said.

First Nations have long opposed the plan and at the First Nations Summit Chiefs' Council in North Vancouver on October 1 they passed a resolution stating that the federal government must not proceed any further with its review of the Enbridge Pipelines

project and associated oil supertankers.

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines project would mean the construction of two 1170-km-long pipelines from the tar sands in Alberta, across BC to the north Pacific coast at Kitimat, BC. Oil supertankers would carry the oil through very dangerous waters to markets in Asia and elsewhere.

Bella Coola Valley Museum marks another successful summer season A scan through Bella Coola’s museum guest book proves that Bella Coola has become a tourism destination, attracting visitors from around the world.

The museum serves a vital role in preserving local artifacts, and providing interpretive displays on the human history of the Bella Coola Valley. Visitors to our museum often compliment us on how interesting and informative our museum is. The museum is of vital importance to our valley tourism industry as well as preserving our rich history for all who visit.

There were some challenges this summer as there was no longer a Museum Manager to work in the museum for the last two weeks of the season. When summer students Zoe Mack and Taryn Nygaard returned to school, volunteers were needed to keep the museum open.

Thanks to the efforts of Markus Scheik who contacted Rosemary Smart, who made some calls, the museum stayed open.

Almost everyone Rosemary called agreed to donate a day or two, to keep the doors open. A heartfelt thanks to Rhonda Cole, Tammie Szabo, Charles Bryfogle, Lilly Norton, Susan Osmers and Betty Hoppe for taking time from your very busy summer to help out “It’s important for our visitors,” Osmers said. Most agreed to help simply because they felt it was important to the community. “Besides,” quipped Norton in her usual good humor, “It’s fun!”

that extend across the creek.

The fences worked so well for the hatchery that John has also put one up in his yard to protect his fruit trees.

Of course, in order for electric fences to work as they should, it is important that they are well maintained, with no debris or vegetation resting against the charged fence and that all components are in working order.

This can be easily done by walking the perimeter regularly.

Electric fences can be portable or permanent.

Portable fences, like the ones used by the hatchery, are easily set up and taken down and are very cost effective.

They are a good solution for the seasonal bear risk that we have in the valley without having to incur the cost of a permanent structure. While the cost varies depending on the circumstances, most situations can be addressed with a fence and related materials totalling around $350.

As we move into fall and bear-human incidents are on the rise, please take a look around your backyard and ask yourself what bear attractants can be removed and what attractants you need to protect. If you think an electric fence could be of use to you and you have questions, please give me a call at 250 799 5199 or an email at bearawarebellacoola@gmail.com.

Freedom Highway wins radio contest

BY KEN MACINNIS WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE The Freedom Highway was voted the province’s favourite stretch of Highway in CBC Radio’s Song Quest 2010 contest. The stretch of Highway 20 between Anahim Lake and Bella Coola received 713 votes in online voting, beating out Highway 16, dubbed the Highway of Tears, by 84 votes.

The contest asked people what stretch of Canadian road they think should be celebrated in song. Thirteen musicians — each representing a Canadian terri-

tory — have been selected for the Canadian songbook by creating 13 original road songs. “We’re inviting music fans across the nation to tell us which inspiring stretch of road you would like to see celebrated in song,” says CBC. The new road songs will then be unveiled on CBC Radio 1, 2, and 3 on October 22 and will also be available for purchase on iTunes. On October 26, all 13 artists will perform at a Song Quest contest at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. Hannah Georgas will write the song for the Freedom Highway.

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WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? Here’s where you can recycle them safely and free of charge in Bella Coola:

Bella Coola Recycling Depot Walker Island Road, Bella Coola (250) 982-0039

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (ESABC) PROGRAM? ESABC is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the producers and retailers of electronics in British Columbia to provide a province wide recycling system for unwanted electronics.

WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM? Effective July 1, 2010, the following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems.

ISN’T IT IMPORTANT TO REUSE BEFORE RECYCLING? While the program is designed to manage unwanted electronic products that have exhausted their reuse potential, we strongly encourage users to first reuse their products. If you choose to donate to a charity, make sure you have backed up your data and wiped your drives clean prior to donation.

HOW ARE ELECTRONICS RECYCLED? Electronics collected for recycling are sent to approved primary recyclers in North America. They are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of new products.

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‘Flood of record’ considered a 200 year event

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Last month’s epic flood has officially gone down in the history books as the flood of record. “This beat the flood of 1968 by more than one third,” said CCRD Emergency Program Coordinator Stephen Waugh. “Statistically, this is considered a 200 year event.”

The Bella Coola River rose from an unseasonably low point to gain 14 feet at its peak and reached an all time high. “Over 204 millimetres of rain fell in the first 24 hours,” said Waugh.

“By 36 hours we had received 309 millimeters at the airport.”

What started out as a regular rainfall warning quickly turned into disaster as a strong storm system punched its way inland and stalled directly over Anahim Lake. “Normally that amount of rain down here would not be a problem, but this flood started from up top,” said Waugh.

“The plateau could not handle all that water and it came rushing down into the Valley.”

The flooding was almost certainly exacerbated by last summer’s forest fires. A lack of vegetation up top has the left the soil hydrophobic. When the rain fell down the effect was similar to pouring water on top of linoleum – with no absorbent qualities in the soil the water had little choice but to make its way down.

The Bella Coola quickly rose under the pressure of the Atnarko and the many other tributaries feeding the river.

Incessant rain didn’t help the situation and

by Sunday morning the damage had been done.

Waugh had left town for the weekend before the flood began and was forced to set up an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Anahim Lake on Saturday while his wife, Cheryl, began running the local EOC out of their

home on Hammer Road. Although it wasn’t Waugh’s first choice, a process of elimination resulted in the CCRD office in Bella Coola being chosen to permanently house the EOC when the phone line on Hammer Road was destroyed by the river.

Waugh made it back to the Valley bottom Sunday morning and was awestruck by the damage he’d seen from above. “The extent of the damage was phenomenal,” he said. “I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Firvale was underwater and the Steeproof Ranch flooded right up to the highway.”

Livestock were lost and entire structures were swept away by the river, such as the Sudweek’s former home at the edge of the Bella Coola River on Walker Island.

Some structures, farm equipment, and vehicles made their way to entirely new locations.

The damage to the road was immense.

People were trapped all over the place – some above the Valley in Anahim Lake, others in Vancouver, Williams Lake or elsewhere. Sometime after Monday, roads became passable enough for travel between Bella Coola and Hagensborg and allowed many people to make contact with their friends and family for the first time in days.

BC Ferries stepped up to help get stranded travelers home and visitors out with a ferry service via Bella Bella, while an outgoing barge took vehicles to Vancouver.

Others were eventually brought in by chartered flight from Anahim Lake. “We worked immediately to get stranded residents and travelers home,” said Waugh.

“The provincial government assisted in making this happen.”

Now that things are starting to calm down, attention is being turned to the Valley’s system of dikes.

In addition to the immediate response

which included new technology such as gabion diking, plans are being researched to provide additional protection to critical infrastructure by repairing damaged dike structures and re-establishing the original intent of the flood protection works in the valley.

“We were in a compromised position before, and we’re in a more compromised position now,” said Waugh. “It’s hoped that further works can be accomplished while the equipment and expertise are in the area.”

Dikes are usually constructed in response to an event and not as a preventative measure – and this exactly the scenario Waugh is hoping to avoid by encouraging the regulatory authorities to take action now.

“It’s not acceptable to simply return to the earlier compromised position,” he said.

“The work is going to happen but I am not sure what the model is going to look like.”

Waugh acknowledges that this flood caught most people off guard, and has certainly proved to be the most challenging event for his position as Emergency Program Coordinator so far. “ I never expected anything like this,” he says. “I always knew it was possible but I never knew what appearance it would take.”

The main difference between this emergency response and previous ones is the way in which it happened. “People were affected right away as the water immediately damaged their homes and properties,” he says.

“During the fires we were trying to prevent damage but here the work is to restore things and that will go on for a long time.”

Last months flood was undoubtedly the worst one in memory for many, but the damage it caused is comparable with earlier events. The flood of 1894 is detailed

in Cliff Kopas book, Bella Coola. “The colonists saw the Bella Coola River rise at a terrific rate and flow past their camp bearing large trees complete with branches and roots,” he writes.

“We don’t have to go up the Valley to see our land, said one.

‘The river is bringing it down to us.’”

Nuxalk history paints a particularly severe picture of past flooding. As Nuxalkmc Clyde Tallio explains, “Long, long ago there was a tremendous rainstorm.

The rivers flooded and the valleys filled with water. Almost all the people drowned, but some canoe loads of people survived by looping their canoes SEE

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The Sandhill is the most challenging area under repair

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON A massive repair job on Highway 20 is underway as crews

worked around the clock to open the only road out of the Valley. September 25 floodwaters completely washed out

several sections of the highway and severely damaged many more.

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Motorists traveling west will be piloted through the site at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Motorists must be on time in order to make the crossing and drivers are to follow instructions provided by traffic control personnel.

No stopping or detours will be permitted and due to bear activity, travellers are advised to remain in their vehicles as much as possible while waiting at the muster points. As for any wilderness travel, emergency supplies such as food, water and related equipment is recommended. This schedule is intended to remain in place until two-way traffic can be restored in the construction zones.

The full cooperation of the traveling public is appreciated.

“This is a significant milestone in our round-theclock efforts to reopen the highway,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond. “Considering the extent of damage from the late September storms, it is remarkable that crews have been able to accomplish so much repair work

over these past two weeks.”

Costs are expected to be enormous. The budget for this job is reported to be $20 million, well over flood costs incurred in previous years.

On October 2, 1917 “Bella Coola experienced the worst flood in its 23 year history…

Great damage was done to roads and bridges…The expenditures for the Bella Coola Valley roads for 1917 were $1,001.50 for labour and $33.35 for material.”

Two barges have arrived in Bella Coola in the past two weeks carrying dozens of pieces of heavy equipment, food and supplies, and removing stranded travellers. Repairs have been made or detours have been put in place for most of the affected areas on Highway 20.

Although many feared the worse for the Hill, it wasn’t as bad as anticipated. As of press time, shoulder washouts were repaired, rockfall was removed, isolated slides were being dealt with and the western approach to Young Creek Bridge was reconstructed.

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A heavy-lift helicopter was utilized to move in a new bridge for North Grant Road the Atnarko River back into its original route.

The most challenging spot up Valley is the ‘Sandhill,’ where the Atnarko River flowed directly through where the highway once stood.

Engineering crews are on site finalizing repair plans. “It’s by far the biggest task we have,” said Jeff Knight, Communications Manager for the Ministry of Transportation. “We had to refill the banks and push the river back into its original channel before we could repair it.” Repairs are still underway in that area and motorists can only cross with a pilot vehicle at scheduled openings.

Severely affected bridges in the lower Valley included the Bailey Bridge in Saloompt and the Grant Creek bridge on North Grant Road.

Damage to the Bailey Bridge was limited to the approach on the Hagensborg side; while the Grant Creek bridge was literally destroyed.

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A Chinook heavylift helicopter was used to transport supplies to build a temporary bridge

over Grant Creek that enabled stranded residents to get home.

The helicopter was also used to move a rock drill to Klonnyk Quarry to make rip rap for use in highway repairs. Drilling is underway for blasting rock to aide in repairs.

Several side roads in the Valley were also compromised and temporary repairs are taking place until crews can devote the attention needed to a permanent fix. The Tote Road in Tweedsmuir Park suffered a massive washout at Young Creek and is unlikely to re-open to vehicle traffic.

As of press time, work is continuing at an incredible pace and the commitment at all levels to re-opening the highway is certainly commendable. “The response by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was unbelievable,” said CCRD Emergency Program Coordinator Stephen Waugh. “The progress they have made in such a short time is truly extraordinary.”

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around Nusqal’st (Nusatsum) peak. When the floodwaters subsided the people descended to the village floor.”

In 1913, an article in the Bella Coola Courier, describes ‘the most serious flood that the oldest settlers have ever known.’ The river was reported to have run through the town at a depth of two feet and carried a horse and wagon engaged in rescue operations for nearly 40 metres. ‘Only with great difficulty the men and horse were extricated.’

After enduring a flood nearly every five years, a particularly vicious flood in August of 1924 spurred the decision to move the village of Bella Coola to the other side of the river where it now sits today.

Much as in the past, present decisions are revolving not only around preventative measures such as diking and dredging, but also considering suitable building sites and perhaps embracing some alternative building designs. While the road is now open to light vehicle traffic, it is uncertain when it

will be able to handle freight. Until that time supplies will continue to be brought in by barge.

One thing Waugh remains very satisfied with is the coordination and cooperation between all the different agencies in response to the disaster. Locally the CCRD, Nuxalk Nation, RCMP, Bella Coola Valley Search and Rescue, the Snootli Hatchery, Interior Roads Limited, Tweedsmuir Travel, Pacific Coastal and many, many volunteers were involved in the response and had to work together with countless outside agencies to ensure a coordinated response.

Many outsiders were impressed with the strength and resilience of the community in the face of this disaster, a point that is not lost on Waugh. “We have a really good working relationship with all agencies,” he said. “The response to this flood continues to be a cooperative effort.”

Those who still require assistance are encouraged to contact the CCRD’s Emergency Operations Centre at 250-982-0062. The office will remain open 9-5pm until further notice.

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The Noosgulch Bridge was moved to an entirely new location

Orphaned grizzly bear cubs make their way to Smithers rehabilitation centre

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Conservation Officer and BC Parks staff work on one of the orphaned cubs destined for the rehab centre in Smithers, B.C.

Two young grizzly bear Wildlife Society in Smithers, and subsequent transfer of cubs orphaned in Bella Coola with cooperation with local these two grizzly bear cubs last month when their mother residents and the Ministry of to Northern Lights Wildlife was killed are now recovering Environment, then organized Society in Smithers. at Northern Lights Wildlife a flight from Bella Coola Valley As of January 2010 a total Society in Smithers, B.C. to transport these bears to of 160 black bears, four grizzly The two cubs were wanSmithers where the two cubs bears and two kermode bears dering around in the bush for will be given a second chance have found a temporary home three to four days alone after at life. at Northern Lights and have Conservation Officer Drew The Ministry of been or will be released into Milne discovered they had Environment and the the wild. B.C. is now leading been orphaned during an Conservation Officer Service the world by offering the first investigation into the shooting would like to thank all those Grizzly Rehabilitation project. of their mother. involved with the live capture With help from local residents, BC Parks and the RCMP, the Conservation Officer NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Service was able to of the Bella Coola Consumers Co-operative Association live capture both cubs.

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DATE: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 TIME: 7:30 PM PLACE: Lobelco Hall, Bella Coola, BC

GRANT-IN-AID SUBMISSIONS

2011 Application forms for Grant-in-Aid funding for 2011 are available between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm Tuesday to Friday and will be received until October 29, 2010 at: Central Coast Regional District 626 Cliff Street; Box 186 Bella Coola, B.C., V0T 1C0 or faxed to: 250 799 5750 For more information call 250 799 5291

PURPOSE: Recieve Annual Reports Election of Directors Appointments of Auditors Door Prizes Refreshments Your Board of Directors Special Note: Anyone interested in running for a three-year term as a Director of the Bella Coola Cosumers Co-operative, please feel free to contact one of the current directors if you wish any information.

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21 speed mountain bike. Like new. $100.(250)392-2663 24’ heavy duty aluminum ext. ladder. $80 (250)392-6680 25 gal. aquarium with lot of accessories. $95. (778)3735667 McLeese Lake area.

2 older women’s 15 sp. CCM bikes. $25 each. Good for learners. (250)392-5353 8’ artificial xmas tree.$25. True Back orthopedic traction device $20. (250)392-2663 Avalon “Reflect” double umbrella stroller. $60. (250)3922842 Bantie X family - characters/free roosters. Guinea fowl $30. Call 250-747-8402 Black & Decker under the counter space saver coffee machine. $20. (250)392-2663 Call Ducks. 2 1/2 mths old. 1 drake, 1 hen. $10 each. Evenings (250)243-2354 Dirt bike helmet. $20. 100 gal. fuel tank. $65. Beach Furnace gun $40. 2- 1/4 HP motor 1$25 1-$20. furnace fans $35 (250)305-1027 Double wooden sleigh from Sears. $70. (250)392-2842 Farm fresh eggs. $3. per dozen. Call 250-305-6646 Free to a good home. Siamese X kittens. 250-659-5758

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New metal roof. Hd. 3hp wood planer. Avid flyer aircraft.

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$100 & Under

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Motorcycles

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

Fisher Price Aquarium Healthy Care high chair, 3 attachments $60. (250)392-2842 Scope for 22 or air rifle. Brand new, 3-7x20 variable for 4x20 at $20 each. (250)456-2102 Wanted: Antiques and old interesting western, native, historic collectibles etc. Buy & Sell. (250)243-2306 Wanted: Muscovy ducks. Call evenings (250)243-2354 White crib and mattress combo. $75. (250)392-2842 Wooden plant stand with glass top. $10 (250)392-2663

1919 Model T Ford. $13,500.

Call 250-992-3201 1956 Ford 2 door sedan. V8, auto, project car. $2500. Call 250-392-6841 1968 Chevelle mud bogger. $1000 firm. Street stock car $4500 firm. Call 250-398-7035

2002 v6 Mustang, auto, white, 91,000kms, fully loaded, w/Sony deck. $7,500. o.b.o.

(250) 398-7792 2003 Chevy Cavalier, 2 door, power locks, power windows, keyless entry, CD, only 110,000 kms. $4500 obo (250)302-0001 2004 Pontiac Vibe. P/W, P/D, P/L, A/C, lady driven, tilt & cruise, standard trans, 139,000 kms, 4 new studded winter tires. $8995 OBO. Call (250)398-9846 2007 Cobalt, 2 door, 5 speed, low kms, great shape. A must see. Asking $9000. OBO. Call (250)392-2234 or (250)3054528.

2007 Ford Fusion SEL AWD, 6 cyl. 36,000kms, Ex. Cond.

Power everything.

Silver w/dark grey interior. Still on warranty. $17,500.

Call (250)397-2322 eves.

1981 FXWG Wideglide, 80ci, 4 spd, many new and rebuilt parts, needs paint and assembly. $7500 Call 1 (250)3925841

1991 Class ‘A’ Silver Eagle 33’ motor home on Oshkosh chassis with Ford running gear.

29,750 miles, full load, class coach. Clean & bright, very good cond. $16,500 Can email photos upon request.

(250)395-4925 1998 Explorer Camper 9.5 ft.

Fridge, stove, wet bath, excellent condition. $7500 (250)395-5100 1998 Kustom Coach. 25’ travel trailer. Sleeps 6, tub/shower, sound system, TV, antenna, a/c, awning, microwave. $10,500 OBO. (250)392-2492

1986 Bronco II 4x4, new brakes, exhaust, 162,000kms. $2000 OBO (250)938-3102 1989 Ford F250, 7.3 diesel. $3000 OBO Call 1 (250)2963344 1991 F250 4X4 7.3L diesel.

Rusty, but runs good. $2000.

OBO (250)302-1864 or (778)412-1420 1992 Ford F250 XLT, dual fuel, 4x4, 351. $2500.

(250)303-1781 1994 GMC X-Cab, long box.

Full load, includes canopy, box liner, running boards, 4 mounted winter studded tires, VC stereo. $3200. (250)392-7097 1996 Ford F150, extended cab, short box, 4x4, green, canopy, PL, PW, 360,000kms. $2000. OBO Call (250)6441723 1996 Ford Windstar, purple, V6. 3.8L auto P/W, P/L. $800 obo. (250)392-9557 2001 Dakota ext. cab, 4x4, v6, auto, 145,000kms, air, cruise, tilt, am/fm cassette & cd, canopy, new brakes, transmission, and tune-up. $8,200. o.b.o.

(250)395-8897 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 c/w Canopy + 4 Winter Tires.

Good Cond. $4500.00 (250)989-0110 2002 Ford Windstar LX, 162,000 kms, blue, 1st own.

Just private use. All services done, runs excellent, no accidents, very good condition, $4990 obo. Call (250)2495919 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab, Long Box, 6.0L Diesel, Fully Loaded, 10” Lift, 144,000kms.

Lots of extras, Call for details. $30,000. Call (250)644-1723 2006 Toyota Tundra 4x4. Excellent condition, 87,653kms.

Power d/w including rear windows, A/C and cruise. $28,000. Call (250)398-7308 or (250)9803.

Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Sport Pkg. 4x4 with only 50,000kms. Call (250)3054126 or (250)982-2266.

1969 Beetle 1400. Auto stick trans, new brakes and tires, stored indoors, drives great. $7500. (250)296-3099

$200 & Under 27” RCA TV. $125. (250)3987656 4- 195/68/R15 winter tires, like new. $200 OBO. (250)2672658 Inglis dryer for sale. $150 OBO. (250)398-7656

$300 & Under Blue love seat and chair. Ex. cond. $300 OBO. (250)3922663 One man Band organ and chair. Ex. cond. (250)3921564

$400 & Under 14’ trampoline and enclosure.

Ex. cond. 250-392-1564

Houses For Sale HOME COTTAGE BUILDING Deals! NO-CRETE TM Prefabricated Panel - Instant Foundation System - Basement $69.99/ft, Crawlspace $49.99/ft!

ICF Concrete $19.99/5.33SF block. 792SF 2484SF Shell Erected + Exterior lock-up + Interior Framing from $29,975!! www.greenpanel.com/1-800-871-7089.

Local Dealer/Installers!!!!

Mobile Homes & Parks 1976 14’x64’ mobile home. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, new flooring kit/bath, new countertops. $18,000. Must be moved.

(250)296-3364 Mobile with addition. Completely renovated. New kitchen and bath. Maple hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. This is a must see. $57,500. (250)296-3242 evenings and weekends

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Jeeps. Many models. 1947 56. 3A -5A, CJ2A, restorable condition. Also jeep parts available. 250-397-2773

Auto Accessories/Parts 2 Sport King A/T winter tires.

Never mounted.

225/75R16’s $165 Call (250)392-2113 or (250)3050002 Boxliner and tailgate for 2000 Ford F350, like new. $300 Call 250-392-6104 Custom built aluminum truck rack, fits over top cab heights canopy. Fits long box Chevs, perfect shape. $500 OBO. Call 250-392-1879 One set of BF Good rich 35x12.5x15 on aluminum 5 spoke rims. 90% tread remaining. $800 OBO. Call 250-7915761 Short box canopy, new. $500.

(250)303-1781 Suzuki Firefly Geo Metro.

Rebuilt engine 3x4 cyl. New and used drive train, body parts. Reasonable shop rates.

Have trailer, can pickup. Call 250-303-0941

Cars - Domestic 1985 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd. Interceptor engine. $700 OBO (250)392-2704 1986 SS Monte Carlo in good condition. Lots of new updates, too many to list. $6500 OBO Call (250)395-5245 1987 Mercury Sable, 260,000kms, most power options, A/C, auto. $800 OBO Call (250)989-0055 1990 Plymouth Sundance. 4 cyl, no accidents, one owner, needs paint job, peeling. 4 spare rims and tires. $900.

1 (250)593-4433

2001 Grand Marquis, great cond. very clean, low mileage, good on gas, non-smoking. $7,800. o.b.o. (250)296-4734

1992 Harley Davidson Classic 107k, runs great, custom paint. Great Bike. $8,900.

(250)392-4366

Lovely Little Car! 1998 Saturn is like new. Fully loaded.

The 4 cyl gets 45 mpg.

Maintained since new. $2500. Call 250-706-3766

White Ford Focus p/w, p/l, tint, bra, CD, new tires, engine needs work. $1,000. o.b.o.

Call (250) 303-1101

Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Nissan Frontier SE super charger, 223,000kms, excellent cond., silver/grey w/leather interior. $11,500. (250)3986408.

2002 Hyundai Accent. 4 door, auto trans, 111263 kms, p/w, p/l, alarm w/ keyless entry, all season and winter tires, ex. cond. $5500 obo. Call (250)305-9098

2008 Harley Davidson Knighster 1200. 3400kms, black and chrome, never dropped, mint condition.

Please call (250)267-4816

Off Road Vehicles 1984 Honda Big Red ATV. 200 electric start shaft drive, high low reverse gears. New brakes, good shape. $800 OBO. (250)392-2489 1984 Honda Big Red ATV. 200 electric start shaft drive, high, low, reverse gears. New battery and brake pads. Good tires, good shape. $1200 (250)395-1903 2009 Yamaha 700 EPS Grizzly snowplow, trailer, F and R bags. $10,000 (250)706-8992

Trade for Model 500cc Quad with low hours.

Tracked machine A1 shape.

Suitable as snowplow, light logging, spare parts. Contact 1-250-243-2136 for details or leave message.

Recreational/Sale 1984 11 1/2 foot camper. Furnace, hot water tank, toilet, sleeps 6. $2400 OBO (250)396-7705

2005 Honda Civic, 2 door, 87,684kims, excellent cond., auto cruise, tilt, A/C, automatic starter, summer and winter tires. $12,000 OBO. Phone (250)392-6790 leave message.

1999 Northern Lite 9.5’ camper. Basement model, immaculate condition, stored inside. Electric jacks, heat pump, winterized. $13,900 OBO. (250) 620-3601

2004 ZR7S Kawasaki Sport Touring, 13,400kms, new front tire, very fun and easy to ride. $7000 (250)392-3669 2006 CRF 450X. Original back tire, hardly used. C/W near rear tire and all riding gear. $5500 (250)989-0014

1991 Ford Festiva 5 speed, with winter tires. runs great, very reliable. $800 cash or trade. (250)267-1956

Townhouses 1bdr.,1 bath, downtown WL, clean, bright and close to everything, n/p, r/r, $850/mo. + d/d. (250) 945-9505

cad. Diesel, sunroof, disc player. $2800. Call 250-2964441

1983 FLHTC Electraglide Classic 80ci, 5 spd, tour pack, trailer kit, recent service, new tires, chain and battery, 20,564 miles. Collector plates. $15,000 (250)392-6841

1986 Terry Travel Trailer.

Queen bed, sleeps 4. Lots of cupboard space. $7000. Call (778)412-5147 1990 Hitchhiker II, 31.5’ 5th wheel. 2 queen beds, hitch support, solar panels and controller, microwave, awning. $13,500 Call (250)392-2730

2004 23’ Flagstaff Lite Trailer. Aluminum fiberglass construction. Walk around bed, full bath, lots of storage, lg fridge & freezer. Lg awning, mini blinds. Great cond., like new. $14,000 (250)395-4859

Snowmobiles 1995 Arctic Cat Powder Special 3200 miles, 2” paddle track, new seat. $2100 (250)989-5595 2003 Polaris RMK 700 151” 21/4 track, 1200 miles, lots of extras. $4500 (250)392-9433 Polaris Indy, triple 750cc.

Lots of new parts. Good condition. $2500 OBO 70 Mile Houe. Phone (250)456-2213 or (604)302-1067 Williams Snowmobile Recyclers. Reconditioned sleds from $950. We take trades!

Parting out approx 800 sleds.

All makes and models, muscle sleds up to 800cc. 34 yrs, same location. Lac La Hache.

Open 7 days per week.

(250)396-7639

2008 Dodge MegaCab 3/4 ton 4x4, 12,000kms.

Power windows, air, sirius radio, custom rack. $25,000

Sport Utility Vehicle 1993 Trooper.

Automatic, 4WD, good condition. $1900.

OBO. Call (250)991-5141 1998 Ford Explorer 4x4, Ltd. Edition, all leather interior, completely electric (doors, windows, etc.) new brakes, new alternator, new 1100 amp battery, all drained, flushed and replaced. Asking $3,995.

(250)459-2416.

1998 Jeep Cherokee, 191,000kms, 3” lift, 31” tires, trans. and new clutch, extras, alarm. $5,300. o.b.o. Phone (250)395-7550

(250)790-2458 2008 Ford F350 Diesel Lariat, crew cab, 53,000 km, leather, long box, fully loaded. Step up on tail gate, matching high rise tinted glass canopy, custom boat rack. $43,000 OBO. (250)392-3058

Trucks & Vans 1979 Ford F150. Excellent shape. $2500 OBO Call (250)992-5959

Chev 1500, extended cab. $4,200. o.b.o. (250)945-9505

Utility Trailers Trailer Hitch for 1 - 7/8” ball. $200 OBO Call (250)392-3174

Boats 16’ Cobra ski boat, bow tank, 140 HP, Evinrude (low hours) 2 stainless steel raker props, tow post, aluminum trailer, ski ropes, kneeboard. $5000 (250)395-3710 1984 18’6” Canadventure Bowrider. Low hours, seats 6-8 ppl. Great for water skiing & fishing. 150HP 6 cyl, 2 stroke Johnson Outboard. $6500 (250)395-2826 20’ Apollo boat. Completely rebuilt (w/ upholstery & full canvas top) in 95. Jet drive w/ 455 V8 rebuilt in 05, includes trailer. $9000 OBO Call (250)395-3212 or bdirkson@telus.net 21’ River Boat. 2008 75Hp Merc Optimax with 1 yr warranty remaining. Jet 25 hrs, No hrs on leg, 2 Hp Honda kicker, 5 hrs Turnkey. Hook on put in water. $17,500 or reasonable offers. Call (250) 398-8293

24’ fiberfoam boat. 233 HP Merc and Merc leg and tandem Roadrunner trailer. Lots of extras. $15,000 (250)7478625 leave message.

3’ X 24’ home built raft. 4 aluminum pontoons (10” x 20”) 8x8 top deck, railing around bottom deck. Includes trailer to haul to lake. Asking $1500 Call (250)989-0014 4 Cyl IZUZU diesel boat engine. 671 rebuilt GM boat engine. Olsen oil furnace 80,000 BTU. Call (250)799-5475 (Bella Coola)

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