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SKY’S THE LIMIT The Harlem Crowns electrified the Moricetown crowd with high-flying acrobatics, but the message during half-time to ‘Steer clear from drugs through sport’ was the highlight.

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Kyahwood Forest Products, owned and operated by the Moricetown Band, received recognition at the B.C. Aboriginal Business Awards’ Gala last Monday in Vancouver for the community owned business of the year. The organization sent its general manager and a supervisor to the Gala to receive the award, but back at the mill the work continues. “We run three shifts around the clock seven days a week,” Gary McKinnon, Kyahwood manager, said. McKinnon knows exactly why the mill, which makes finger joint boards for side paneling, is so successful. “Everyone that works here knows we have a target per day and they never hesitate to stay as long as needed to hit that target.” Kyahwood is now fully owned by the Moricetown Band, where previously Houston’s Canfor mill was part-owner. The mill has had to overcome some difficult times, with the most recent challenge being the economic crash, which paralyzed the mill for around 14 months. During those months the community was noticeably depressed. “There was a huge rise in substance abuse,” Barry Nikal, Kyahwood manager, said. “As soon as the mill started up, that stuff disappeared almost immediately.” Community leaders are undoubtably proud of their accomplishment. “We probably have the lowest unemployment rate of any First Nation in the area because of our mill,” Victor Jim, Moricetown Band councillor, said. The mill employs over 70 people and most of them are from Moricetown, so that the capacity of the village rises steadily. “We do have people from outside our community working for us,” McKinnon said. “But we try to keep our people employed as much as possible.” Nikal, who was one of the original 13 workers, is a testament to the mill’s capacity to nurture its members. “I started out as a security guard when this mill began,” Nikal said. “We train all our people here to move up when possible.” See KYAH on p. A2

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KYAH from p. A1 Kyahwood manufactures wood for markets in Canada, the U.S. and China. “We found a market in China that would take all of our downfall and make picture frames out of it,” Nikal said. Approximately 2 million board feet were exported to China in 2011. The mill is operated in accordance to Wet’suwet’en protocol. “Nothing is wasted here,” McKinnon said. All of the wood chips are sent to a plant in Houston to be made into pellets and 20 per cent of total sawdust is used to heat the work area during the winter months. Nikal is quick to point out the contribution Kyahwood employees make to the neighbouring town of Smithers. “Every two weeks we have a payroll of $100,000 and everyone goes right to Smithers to spend their money,” Nikal said. “Most of the people in Smithers, I think, don’t even know that Kyahwood exists.” All of the maintenance and industrial supplies for the mill are also purchased in Smithers. “We put close to $6 million into the Bulkley Valley every year,” Nikal said. “And that number is only going up.”

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Kitimat Clean President David Black said the response in Japan and China, to his Kitimat-based refinery proposal, was positive and his critics in Alberta are growing more silent. Black, also Chairman of the Black Press newspaper chain, travelled to Tokyo and Beijing, in late October and early November, to pitch his refinery plan to about a dozen companies. Each company, Black said, asked for more information and one is planning a trip to Canada in December for further discussions. “It was all pretty positive,” Black said. “Everybody was interested, everybody wanted more information and not one of them said ‘well, no, we’re not interested.’” Each company also inquired about the potential to invest in the proposed refinery. Black said there are opportunities for minority stakes but explained he would want to keep the company controlled in Canada. Black said he’s baffled by early critics to the plan who argued Asian markets didn’t want to import refined fuels. “That’s what [John] Horgan and others said, I never understood where they got that information from,”

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Black said. “There’s a big market in refined fuel. “In fact it was the single biggest export from the United States last year. “They sold $88 billion in refined fuel.” While Black plans to visit other countries, including Korea, he said Japan and China both have strong reasons for getting behind a Kitimat refinery. In China the reason is fairly straightforward; they need more oil each year. They could build their own refineries or get it from Canada, with the latter being the cheaper option and better for the environment, Black said. Currently, China burns coal to fuel its refineries. “So if they let us build a refinery instead, they don’t have the same pollution issue,” Black explained. The situation in Japan is a bit more unique. Japan is currently over capacity for refinery production, but the changing supply of oil means they have serious investments to make in the future. “The world is moving to heavier oil,” Black said. “The supplies of light oil have been going down about three per cent a year so more and more refineries are having to put in coking equipment so they can handle heavier oil. “In Japan’s case,

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refineries, shifting their supply from a Kitimat refinery. “Sure enough there was a lot of interest [for that],” he said. Interest continued to grow, not just from Asia. He said he had a recent meeting with a North American company interested in the refinery to supply diesel. Meanwhile he said the plan’s critics have

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Council recommends changes for Chandler Park By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Following their delegation to council in September, the Smithers Soccer Society went over some of the finer details to upgrade the Chandler Park soccer fields during a Committee of the Whole last week. The soccer society, preparing the final drawing for a club house to be constructed in the spring, asked council for permission to begin alterations to Chandler Park. In September the Smithers Soccer Society laid out a plan to create a third field at Chandler Park by moving the existing soccer pitches closer to Vancouver Street so they could put a regulation-sized field north to south next to Alberta Street. Although there we’re many questions that both council and the soccer society couldn’t answer during the

meeting, council was in favour of the proposed changes and passed a recommendation to allow the Soccer Society to proceed with their plans. “I think the project is going in the right direction and it’s going well,” soccer society member, Brian Irvine said. “The first step which is the most important has been taken and we’ll look at different plans and options.” During the meeting Dan Imhof mentioned that 15 years ago the fields were in bad shape and nothing has changed since. “I know if you want something to happen, you have to go do it and that’s what we’re doing and we’ve started,” Irvine said. “Hopefully in 15 years we won’t be looking back saying we missed an opportunity.” With over 1,000 people playing soccer in Smithers, Irvine said fundraising to see the

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project come to fruition will come together when things start to move ahead. “Once people see things are happening then they commit and if they don’t see anything happening they’ll just keep their money in their pocket,” he said. Mayor Taylor Bachrach said the discussion was very positive and commended the Smithers Soccer Society

on being proactive. Although there is much to be done at this point, Bachrach feels upgrading Chandler Park is a critical part of Smithers’ recreation infrastructure. “Soccer is a really important aspect of recreation in this community, obviously it’s something that council takes very seriously,” he said. “The vision of our community having a

high quality soccer facility would really contribute to the quality of life and help attract even more families to the valley.” “We’re still in the early stages of the project but I think things are looking very positive.” Council will receive the recommendation at their next meeting and discuss the possibility of allocating funds from next year’s budget.

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RCMP nabs drug dealers The Smithers RCMP have being gathering intelligence, utilizing tips and observing activity related to drug trafficking from several residences in Smithers. Due to the complexity of these types of investigations, the requirements needed to obtain a search warrant, as well as reluctant witnesses, these investigations can take some time. The Smithers RCMP have continued to gather information which has resulted in obtaining search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. Police have utilized many tools including Forensic Identification Services and Police Dog Services. On December 2 2011, Smithers RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence situated at #2-4247 Astlais place in Smithers. A large amount of marijuana was seized as well as cocaine. Evidence found

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RCMP Briefs in the residence was indicative of drug trafficking. Subsequent investigation resulted in charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Possession of marijuana for the purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act being laid against a 39-year-old male, Lorne Barnes and 31-year -old female, Caroline Hall of Smithers. Both persons will appear in Smithers Provincial court. On May 13, 2012, Smithers RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence situated at 1032 King Street in Smithers. Police seized cocaine, marijuana and evidence indicative of drug

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trafficking. A 31-year-old male and 26-yearold female were arrested and charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act have been forwarded to Crown Counsel. On November 9 2012, Smithers RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence situated at 1032 King street in Smithers. Police seized cocaine, marijuana and evidence indicative of drug trafficking. Police also seized two prohibited weapons from inside of the residence. A 31-year-old male and 26-year-old female were arrested. Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act and Possession of Prohibited Weapons are being forwarded to Crown Counsel. Smithers RCMP is committed to ensure

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the Mountain in 2005 and continued on until the 07/08 season. After five years, Lex knew that she wanted to learn more about this amazing industry and headed off to Nelson, BC where she enrolled in the Ski Resort Operations and Management program at Selkirk College. As a fresh graduate right out of the program she got hired at Whistler/Blackcomb and joined the team there as Senior Ticket Host. After 2 amazing years there, she decided it was time to come home to her family and apply her knowledge and experience back where it all started, at the Mountain. This is the second season with the team since returning to Smithers. Lex is responsible for everything that happens in Guest Service, Ticket Office, Retail and Mountain Communications. Base 1 is the heart of our Mountain Communications where the action really heats up during times of rescue or first aid. Meanwhile Lex has many new

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Ashlee McKay, Receptionist and Mountain Support. This is Ashlee’s first year with Hudson Bay Mountain and she is really enjoying being a part of such a great team! Ashlee has been very busy in the office getting you to smile for season pass photos as well as selling

Powder Punch Cards. On operating days Ashlee’s a vital link in the communication chain between the Mountain Team and all services in town or off mountain. Brynn Gustafson, Events Specialist. Brynn in charge of making special things happen and is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, coordina-

tion, and execution of all of your favourite annual events. In addition this year we have some really cool and fresh new events Brynn will deliver this season. Her organization, enthusiasm and love of adventure and fun make Brynn a welcomed new member of our team. Brynn is committed to providing you with

that you’ll want to tell your friends about and keep you coming back for more. Dave Mizener, Lead Snow Patrol. Dave is our longest serving Snow Patroller having been involved in first aid service at Hudson Bay Mountain since 1994. For 10 years Dave was a member of the volunteer CSPS on the Mountain. This will be Dave’s 13th season as a Professional Snow Patroller and fourth year in a leadership role with our team.

Dave also is our Team Van professional driver getting the team to and from the workplace in style and safe and sound. Scott Nelson, Lead Cook. Breakfast wrap specialist and all around key person in Food & Beverage. Scott is back with us for his 10th season on the Mountain. He is a key player and stalwart of the F&B Team. Scott’s specialty is making Breakfast wraps that everyone enjoys. When not in the kitchen, Scott

is often out taking amazing action shots of skiing and riding

during the day and as always listening to heavy metal whenever he can. Brandon Misener, Lead Lift Host/Operations. Brandon is one of the most recognized lift host/ operators around and knows more about what is going on that he ever let’s you know. He goes above and beyond to look after our Guests and only tolerates The best service. When asked how long he has been a rider on the Mountain, Brandon can only say ‘for life’. He was so young when he started riding on the Mountain there is no way to know. Outside of the winter season,

Brandon has pushed for and then created, along with his father, two of the last three major trail projects. This year Brandon and his dad, Jim created a really exciting NEW GLADED SKI ZONE. Everyone who has seen it is totally stoked so check it out. Whenever you see pyrotechnics on the Mountain, at least the ones we control, you can assume that Brandon is enjoying one of his passions, lighting up the sky.

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orld leaders, their staff and climate change scientists are meeting in Doha, Qatar for the 18th Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This meeting represents an opportunity for all countries to re-commit to strategies to slow down and mitigate climate change. Of course Canada, specifically the Conservative government, or as they like to be called, the Harper government, reneged on their Kyoto commitments in 2011 citing their target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to six per cent below 1990 levels would impose to harsh a penalty on Canada’s economy. Meanwhile, several European countries have managed to lower their greenhouse levels below their Kyoto Protocol commitments, preferring to endure any economic pain now to reap the rewards later. Of course these countries, such as Germany, may never reap the expected benefits if Canada, the United States, China, Russia and others, don’t pull their socks up and commit to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The evidence suggests the Canadian government isn’t even interested in committing to any reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Take for example the pressure to develop the Alberta oil sands. The extraction of tar sands oil is tough on the environment, including the atmosphere. But then again, the Harper government might have a brilliant plan. Continued extraction of tar sands oil will no doubt contribute to global warming and with warming will come a reduction in the cost of heating and warmer ambient temperatures which will entice tourists to come and have a look at our glaciers. Oops, wait a minute, the glaciers will have melted away. Scrap that plan, please. Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

GTS should do right thing or resign When will the Gitxsan Treaty Society clear the air? Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada’s (AANDC) terms of reference for the Deloitte assessment for a forensic audit precluded pursuing obvious leads re: GTS financial transactions, like the failed $1 million Black Goose investment and an unusual $40,000.00 payment to the GTS Executive Director. According to Deloitte, the board approved a $40,000 invoice Gordon Sebastian submitted in March 2008 for his legal services while chair of the GTS and

the Gitxsan litigation team, before the GTS hired him in 2003. According to the invoice, Sebastian was protecting the 1987 Delgamuukw boundaries. But was he? Before answering the question, lets consider two presentations at the 2012 Gitxsan Summit, the first, by Sebastian on day one; the second by Fortune Minerals on day two. In his presentation, Sebastian went to great lengths to say the GTS supports the 1987 Delgamuukw boundaries. While this is good news, it’s difficult to fathom why it is even an issue? However, during

GUEST VIEW Neil Sterritt their presentation, Fortune Minerals showed a map of Gitxsan territory that showed our boundaries had been altered at Thutade Lake. This is a serious matter. The total area of Gitxsan territories is 30,400 square

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kilometers. I suspect the Fortune Minerals map, which could only have come from the GTS, would add 4,000 or more square kilometers to the 1987 Delgamuukw map. Given its seriousness, why would the GTS board pay Sebastian $40,000 to protect the Delgamuukw boundaries in 2008, but ignore the fact the GTS itself had altered them in 2007, with Sebastian as its Executive Director? Unfortunately, the Deloitte assessment was limited to a threeyear period: 2009 to 2012, and did not deal with the many other organizations the GTS has created.

Therefore, given the above, and the numerous anomalies the Deloitte three-year assessment revealed, it’s time for an independent 10-year forensic audit of the GTS and all related organizations. The GTS board could make this happen by asking AANDC, or the RCMP, to conduct such an audit. This could clear the air. Board members, including the Chair, have a duty to ask the right questions and make hard decisions. If the GTS directors are unwilling or unable to do this, they should do the honorable thing and resign on principle.

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SMILE FOR COOKIES Tim Horton’s Manager Tim Close, donates $1,260 to Candle Fehr, Dawn Fehr and Rick Apperson from the Salvation Army for the local food bank.

Accidents do happen Editor: (re: B.C. not so natural, Interior News, Nov. 7, 2012). In her letter, Alice Doll refers to the Douglas Channel, claiming there have been no collisions or other mishaps. I beg to differ. On Sept. 25 2009, the M.V. Petersfield ran into an island in Douglas Channel, twisting the protruding, bulbous bow back to the hull. This was a fairly small ship as compared to the super tankers that are proposed to carry the crude out of Kitimat. She was empty, with the required two B.C. pilots on board. The weather was fair, calm seas, calm wind.

The steering mechanism locked up and into the beach she went. After checking the integrity of the vessel, she proceeded under her own power to Kitimat. A large percentage of ship’s accidents occur because of steering faults. No oil spill, because the hull wasn’t breached in a tank area. A close call, nonetheless. Also a wake up call, as far as I’m concerned. No mishaps indeed! Dave Anderson Smithers

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Rivers Community Arts Council, I would like to thank Jerome Turner for coming to Wade Wilson’s opening on November 2 and filing such an excellent story about the event. On my own behalf, thank you to Jerome for his coverage of Gitxsan issues, which are important to everyone in the Hazeltons. I think he’s doing an excellent job. Maggie Carew Hazelton

Intolerance a two-way street Editor: (re: Gay Straight Alliance gives support and advice, Interior News, Nov. 145, 2012). According to Sarah Bridgewood’s article, the GSA considers themselves to be a safe haven for students to talk about how they feel and who they are. Concluding the article she says the GSA makes it clear they are there to support people who,

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“believe themselves to be deemed unacceptable or inappropriate by someone else and they are berated for it.” Just the same as mainstream media, this article leaves you with the impression that anyone who says that alternative lifestyles are wrong is intolerant. However, I would like you to pause for a moment to consider what tolerance actually is. Tolerance means to accept the existence of

alternative opinions or behavior. It doesn’t mean that you have to agree that these other opinions are equally valid, but that the persons are equally valid. For the issue of homosexuality, tolerance means you agree to disagree – one person believes it’s wrong, another person believes that it’s right, but we allow each other to exist. Tolerance means treating other people as equal, and respecting them despite what they believe (name-calling, bullying are never acceptable), but what is doesn’t mean is that the people who disagree have to accept that the other person’s ideas are equally valid.

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The goals of the GSA reach far beyond tolerance. “If students and teachers were educated, it’s believed understanding and acceptance would increase.” The acceptance of the belief in alternative lifestyles is the issue, not the acceptance of the people who engage in these lifestyles. The definition of homophobia has been expanded from an extreme irrational aversion to homosexuality, to include a range of negative attitudes and feelings toward homosexuality. Those who disagree with the homosexual lifestyle are often accused of being intolerant, ignorant and confused. See GSA on p. A8

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GSA from A7 I would like to point out that this view itself is intolerant. By viewing people who disagree with alternative lifestyles as being ignorant we’re putting them on a lower level than those who are considered to be open minded. What has made Canada a safe haven over the years is not uniformity in what we believe, but our fundamental freedoms of conscience and religion, thought, belief, opinion and expression. Unity does not mean uniformity. Christina Verhelst Smithers

Old growth research biased Editor: (re:: Alice Doll’s letter, Interior News, Nov. 7, 2012). Our editor couldn’t resist but to have a last word, “research indicates that old-growth forests act as a carbon sink.” Maybe and maybe not. It all depends on where the research is coming from. Given his bias, his source is probably Suzuki Foundation. Equally relevant is the fact there isn’t a great deal of old growth forest (in the way it’s usually imagined) along the pipeline route. A lot of scrub, beetle-killed trees, and out west, rock. Over the years I flew a bit over and worked in this part of the world, and that helped me to form a realistic idea about what’s around us. But people get all misty-eyed over phrases such as “pristine wilderness” and “old-growth forest.” Most have no clue what it really means. Jerry Mencl Telkwa

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The Board of Education, Administrative Staff of School District #54, and the staff of Smithers Secondary School congratulate the

2012 PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS and those graduates who received Honours Standing on their Dogwood Diplomas

Ministry of Education Scholarship Recipients of 2012 Bulkley Valley School District #54, Smithers Secondary School

Curtis Adamson

Laura Anderson

Katelynn Bolster

Charlotte Brook

Jennifer Cousins

Brian Dohler

Owen Ehalt

Ashley Halvorson

Seraphine Hennig

Chloe Hicks (Boland)

Timothy Hollenberg

Shauna Hunter McLean

Linden Jackson

Skeena Lawson

Heath McKenzie

Alastair McLellan

John Norman

Bryan Storie

Danielle Weme

Jesse Worsfold

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

In accordance with Section 204 of the Community Charter, the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at 12:00 pm on November 29th, 2012 in the Smithers Council Chambers to review any written complaints concerning the completed Local Area Service Project at the 4200 Block of 2nd Avenue (Local Area Service Bylaw No. 1657 “Construct Curb and Gutter and Storm Catch Basins and Pave the Gravel Road along the 4200 Block of Second Avenue for the Benefit of the Local Area”). The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will only review written complaints regarding an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll, an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel, an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel or that an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Complaints concerning participation within the local area service project will not be considered. Letters have been sent to the property owners within the service area with their property information and details of the Parcel Tax Roll Panel review process. Leslie Ford Director of Finance/Collector

We need help! The Turtle Gardens Society and The Hazelton Animal Care & Control Committee needs dog food and some cat food on an ongoing basis to help with the feeding care of animals in foster care. Drop off location is at Smithers Feed Store and Feeds & Needs in Burns Lake.

Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

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Ministry of Education Graduation 2012 Smithers Secondary School students with Honours Standing Curtis Adamson, Lauren Allen, Laura Anderson, Katelynn Bolster, Charlotte Brook, Jennifer Cousins, Elroy Creswell, Stephen deWit, Brian Dohler, Jason Egan, Owen Ehalt, Sarah Goddard, Sarah Hagen, Brandon Hahn, Ashley Halvorson, Amanda Harness, Katelynn Harness, Seraphine Hennig, Christopher Herman, Chloe Hicks (Boland), Michaela Hidber, Timothy Hollenberg, Jillian Hooper, Linden Jackson, Skeena Lawson, Cassie Ledoux, Heath McKenzie, Alastair McLellan, Jasmine McMillen, Madison Mehr, Hayden Mettler, Mikayla Moore, John Norman, Daniel Oliemans, Craig Schibli, Erin Smith, Morgan Snider, Alicia Stahel, Karlie Stecko, Bryan Storie, Ryan Stumborg, Kim Tran, Carson Tworow, Justin Watson, Danielle Weme, Katie Wertz, Kalum Wittke, Jesse Worsfold, Nina Zimberlin.

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BVRC conference adds it all up Participants seek balance between benefits and cumulative effects By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Judging by the turnout, the Bulkley Valley Research Centre’s conference, Adding It All Up was a success, gathering more than 200 participants. “It was great, we had really good feedback and everyone seemed really pleased,” BVRC spokesperson Amanda Follett said of the three-day conference held at the Hudson Bay Lodge. “It’s not an easy job to get all those voices to the table.” Those voices included a variety of speakers from government ministries, research groups, aboriginal resource managers and industry representatives, all with a singular focus, the cumulative effects of resource extraction. Keynote speaker, Lorne Greig, a systems ecologist, was impressed with the conference. “I haven’t seen a forum like this in other places,” Greig said. “To have multiple levels of government led by a communitybased research centre engaged in discussion around cumulative effects is completely unique and badly needed.” Views of the impact of potential impacts of resource extraction differed in perspective, but the consensus was the impact on ecosystems must be considered. Identifying an ecosystem’s threshold is not an easy matter, Greig admitted, as is a

unified perception of the threshold. “You need a sense of how far you’ve already come and have a sense of how far you think you can go. “There will be different perceptions.” Another challenge Greig said, is the difficulty in making predictions, especially predictions spanning decades. “When you go 20, 30 or 100 years out it gets harder,” Greig said. “We need to look out a long way, but we need to understand when we look out there, it gets pretty fuzzy. “So we need to ground our predictions with where we are now.” Andrew Thrift, manager environment and community affairs with the Galore Creek Mining Corporation, said the conference was of value and he was impressed by the local capacity and knowledge in the community at large and at the BVRC. When considering cumulative effects and environmental thresholds, Thrift said he looked to science for the answers. “We are always supportive of good science,” he said. “If science shows we’ve reached a threshold then we have to have a good discussion about stopping a project.” For Follett the special moment of the conference came on the first day. It was a talk by Gerald Amos, Director of Community Relations, Headwaters Initiative from the Haisla First Nation.

The talk, which Follett described as really heartfelt, addressed the fact that talk is not always followed by action. “There is a worry about a lot of talk and no action, but I think if we can keep the talk going then things will progress,” Follett said. “Hopefully we’ll have another event to keep the dialogue going.” Lorne Greig, systems ecologist, was the keynote speaker at the Add it all up conference hosted by the Bulkley Valley Research Centre. Contributed photo

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Valley Food & Farm Update The Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market has moved indoors! The next market is December 8th at St. Joseph’s gymnasium from 9am to noon. The BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition and Coupon program is over for this year. Interested in a harvest box full of local food? Groundbreakers Community Supported Agriculture and local food Harvest Box programs are up and running. For more info check out groundbreakerscollective.ca. Notes for Producers: The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association is having an executive meeting on November 28th. Phone Megan for more information. There is some money available for producers for business training. The information is on the BC Cattlemen’s website. Check out the website or phone the BCCA if you are interested in applying. Beyond the Market has some interesting agriculture information and updates. Find them at http://www.beyondthemarket.ca/ or on Facebook. The BC Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM) has 100, $50 MarketSafe bursaries available for BCAFM member market vendors, board members and market managers. Please contact Kaleen at the BCAFM Office 604-734-9797 if you are interested. AgriStability Announcement: Producers, who missed the September 30th 2012 deadline to submit their 2011 AgriStability/AgriInvest Harmonized form, can still do so. The final deadline is December 31, 2012. There is a penalty for those who file their forms late. Producers receiving a 2011 benefit will have their payment reduced by $500.00 for each month the forms are filed late to a maximum of $1500.00. Producers who miss the December 31st deadline will not be eligible for a 2011 program year payment. The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome! • The Glenwood Women’s Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Helen at (250) 847-9705 for more information. Charlie McClary at 6:30pm on • The QuickRe/Max Women’s Institute Bulkley Valleymeets - Smithers (250) 847-5999 (250) 847-9039 the secondOffice Monday of everyFax month. Contact Ria (250)877-1770 Rouw at (250) 846-5064Cellular or Dianne Vandermeulen Look at these TWO TURNKEY Business OPPORTUNITIES... at (250) 847-5433 for more information. Attention Livestock Producers! The Northwest Premium Meat Coop abattoir is processing red meat, poultry and rabbits! Please phone Manfred at (250) 846-5168 to book in animals or birds. From Charlie’s Desk….

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Bulkley Valley timber supply paper needs input

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is accepting comments until Feb. 7, 2013, on a public discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review of the Bulkley timber supply area. Public feedback on the discussion paper will be considered by the chief forester before he sets a new allowable annual cut. The discussion

OFF THE WIRE paper describes the geography, natural resources, forest management, land use plans, economic profile and allowable annual cut history of

the Bulkley timber supply area. The chief forester’s allowable annual cut determination is an independent professional judgment based on information such as technical forestry reports and input from First Nations and the public regarding the government’s social and economic goals. Under the timber supply review, the chief forester must determine how much wood can be

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harvested in each of the province’s 38 timber supply areas and 34 tree farm licences at least once every 10 years. A new allowable annual cut may be determined earlier in response to abnormal situations, or postponed for up to five years if an allowable annual cut level is not expected to change significantly. The Bulkley timber supply area is located in the least populated development region in

the province with a population of 40,000. Communities within the timber supply area boundaries include Smithers, Telkwa, Moricetown and Fort Babine. While the TSA covers 762,734 hectares, only 283,510 hectares is available for timber harvesting. To view the discussion paper, visit http://www.for.gov. bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa03/ index.htm.

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BV Wholesale Bantam sweep tournament By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The BV Wholesale bantam boys house team was in Terrace last week for a tournament, sweeping through the competition with a 5-0 record finishing with an impressive display of skill, defeating the home team 6-0. “We did really well with our passing, that’s what made the difference,” captain Matt Kapelari said. “They took a pass and kept moving when they needed to and made some key plays.” The tournament started off better than expected for the bantam boys, easily outscoring the competition and posting a 24 to 4 goals for and against average against their western division rivals from Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat.

Going into the final match against Terrace, BV Wholesale scored two goals right out of the gate leaving Terrace in the dust. Not long into the second period, BV Wholesale scored another goal but then unfortunately lost Kapelari to injury. “I thought the guys played really well their passing and the way they came together was really impressive, they really played together as a team,” coach Norm Fallows said. As the third period started it was clear who the dominant team was, burying three more unanswered goals before that last whistle to sweep the tournament. “After Matt got hurt, the kids said, ‘let’s do this one for Matt’ and they came up with that on their

The BV Wholesale bantam boys house team celebrates after winning a regional tournament in Terrace last week sweeping the competition with a 5-0 record. Submitted photo

own and managed to put in three more goals and didn’t give the other team too many opportunities to score.” “I though the competition was going to be a little bit

stronger going west, but as we progress and go east the quality in competition is going to be a lot stiffer,” Fallows said. “I’m hoping the kids keep working on their passing, their

skating and positioning.” “If we play like we did in Terrace I think we’ll do quite well at the Mackenzie tournament.” Although Kapelari is out of the line

up for two months after taking a hard spill into the boards during the final game of the tournament, he said his role as captain won’t diminish just because he’s sidelined.

The BV Wholesale Bantam boys are off to Mackenzie in two weeks time for another tournament where they hope to keep their undefeated streak going through the Christmas break.

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Gryphons place seventh at provincials By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Although they didn’t place first, the Smithers Secondary Gryphons finished the fall season on a high note, posting three wins and two losses to place seventh overall at the 2012 AA Boys High School Soccer Championships in Burnaby. The Gryphons saw some exciting action on the soccer pitch, as they started off the tournament with two decisive wins against Campbell River, 2-0 and Maple Ridge,1-0. In the third and final game of the round robin series the Gryphons took on Notre Dame and although they put up a good fight, they came up short, losing in the final moments of the game 1-0. Following the round robin, the Gryphons moved on for two final games to determine the overall standings of the 16 zone champions in the province.

First up was Sentinel of West Vancouver, who had a clear territorial advantage but the Gryphons held their own. The back line of defenders including Gareth Doyle, Taylor Koldyk, Simon and Clay Kiiskila and their keeper Ryan Deacon-Rogers played outstanding soccer and kept the team out of a few dangerous situations. However, with only two minutes left in the game Sentinel slid one past the posts and took the match 1-0. The Gryphons final game against St. Michaels University School was their strongest. Winning majority of the challenges and creating several chances to score inside St. Michaels 18 years box. The game went back and forth through to overtime where Marcel Barralon blasted through St. Michaels defenders and buried the ball past the St. Michaels keeper to take the game 1-0 and place seventh overall in

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the province. “We exceeded expectations,” coach Bill Price said. “Our goals were to be competitive and play to the standards that we’re capable of but recognized we’re at a little bit of a disadvantage playing in a gym the last month.” Last year there Gryphons finished 13th with a similar roster. Those returning players were hungry for a better finish this year and they definitely found it. “We work really hard on our skills and we play a direct game,” Price said. “Because of that all our games were very close, all the goals were

scored in the second half.” Although the Gryphons and other soccer teams in Smithers do fairly well at tournaments in the Lower Mainland they still could be doing better, if they had proper facilities to play on. Currently there is a plan in the works to improve the soccer fields at Chandler Park and if completed might lead to improvements in the development of our soccer athletes and ultimately a provincial championship. “I hope the maintenance of the fields in Smithers improves so we can do even better in future years.

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Nordic ski team readies for the season By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Bulkley Valley Nordic Ski team is gearing up for another season and hit the track for the first time last week in preparation for their first BC Cup race in Vernon, Dec. 8–9. “Right now we’re getting back on snow to establish good habits and good technique and work on a lot of fitness,” coach Chris Werrell said. “One thing I’d like to emphasize is skiing with no poles to establish those good habits right off the bat and make the coaches’ jobs a little easier just by getting the athletes tuned in a little quicker.” “We want to get the good physical aspects down so we can concentrate a bit more on the mental readiness for our big races.” Last year Werrell

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and his team skied about 50 kilometres without poles and he hopes to bump that up to 60 kilometres to train his athletes to commit over their skies and get a proper kick in classic form and establish proper weight shifting in ski skating. Werrell recently attended a provincial training camp and had the opportunity to see some of the athletes the BV Nordic team might be facing later in the season. “Just coming from a provincial camp, seeing the athletes there from all over the province and

coming back here I’m really confident and impressed with the work my coaches have been doing over the last couple of years and I feel our kids are miles ahead of other athletes all over the province,” Werrell said. For now though, Werrell said they will use the first couple of races of the year to fine tune their technique before really pushing hard. The main objective for Werrell is to get his team into race shape and build a proper strategy for their main competitions in January and February.

“Right now our main focus is race preparation,” Werrell said. The Tech Northern Cup race will be held in Smithers on December 29–30, which will be the Nordic teams first challenge of the season. Over the last few years the Nordic centre developed several programs that are coming back into effect as the season starts up. The bunny program, for kids aged four and up kicks off soon as well as the masters program that runs Wednesday nights with proper training and coaching available for those who are a bit more hardcore in their approach to cross country skiing. For more information about programs offered at the BV Nordic Centre visit www.bvnordic.ca.

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In 1913 a new community was in design. Surveyors working for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad were laying out the streets that we in Smithers walk and drive upon today! January 1, 2013 we will begin our centennial celebration. The 100th Anniversary Celebration Belongs To All Residents, Past and Present In order for the host of activities planned for New Years (First Night) and the Homecoming Week (August 2 to 10) the Centennial Planning Committee is currently soliciting sponsors. Thanks to the Bulkley Valley Credit Union for its donation of $10,000 and to All-West Glass for its donation of $8000. Thanks also to other sponsors, The Town of Smithers, Tourism Smithers, Spark Design, BV Printers, the Interior News and the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce. There’s a litany of levels for your involvement and all offer promotional opportunities for you, from the Platinum $12,000 sponsorship level, through gold ($8,000); silver ($5000); bronze ($2500); patron ($1,500); supporter (1,000) or Friend of Centennial ($500). Sponsors will help make this a spectacular event. To be part of this important, community celebration please contact us for more information about getting your organization involved. Email: info@smithers2013.com This email address is being protected from spam bots. You need Java Script enabled to view it. Phone 250-877-6221 For all the news and events to date please visit: smithers2013.com. You’re also welcome to plan or be a part of an event for the Centennial by calling Gladys Atrill, 250-877-2290 and giving her your ideas. For souvenirs, t-shirts, calendars (they’re awesome), golf shirts and shopping bags there’s a host of sizes for sale at the Smithers Visitor Centre and Chamber of Commerce office in Central Park. Calendars are just $10 and make great gifts for employees or stocking stuffers. They’re going fast and its been a pleasure to greet so many locals at the Visitor Centre as they come in to pick up their calendars for family and friends.”

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ON THE ROAD ACROSS THE NORTHWEST The Seabridge Gold team attended 13 events in 37 days this fall to talk about the KSM Project in local communities across the northwest. First stop was Smithers on September 11, to provide Mayor and Council with a KSM Project update and opportunity for questions. That same night, Seabridge hosted an Open House at the Northwest Community College for the public to come and learn about KSM and – if it’s approved – what it will mean for Smithers and its surrounding communities. A few days later (following a two-day technical working group meeting in Smithers with Provincial, Federal, First Nations and Nisga’a representatives), it was like déjà vu as the team rolled into Terrace to meet with Terrace’s Mayor and Council, followed by an evening Open House at the Waap Galts’ap Community House at Northwest Community College’s Terrace campus. “One of the things we like about meetings like these is they give us an opportunity to hear directly from communities about what residents think about the KSM Project,” says Elizabeth Miller, Seabridge’s Manager, Environmental Affairs, who works in the KSM Project ofﬁce in Smithers. “The most frequent comments we hear at every event relate to jobs and training, and how people can prepare for employment opportunities if mining projects like KSM are approved.” Miller continues, “There are more than 120 different occupations to choose from in mining which means jobs to suit many, at every skill level. If KSM gets approved, we’ll be able to start hiring people.

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But that’s still at least a couple of years down the road, so we’ve created information about jobs in mining to help people understand what’s involved in the work, and what skills training they’ll need to do in order to be prepared when the opportunities come up.” On October 14, Miller and her colleagues headed north for two days of community information sessions in Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake and Iskut. Then, on October 17 back in Smithers, Brent Murphy, Seabridge’s VP, Environmental Affairs was part of a panel discussion on mining development at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Business Forum. The next day, Murphy headed to Stewart to meet with the Mayor and Chief Financial Ofﬁcer, while Miller presented at the Annual Gitxsan Summit in Hazelton and then hopped in the car to drive to Stewart to meet up with her colleagues for an evening Open House at the Rec Centre. “It was a tiring few weeks and a lot of driving, but was very worthwhile,” says Miller. “Many people across northwestern BC have some kind of connection to mining – because they work or have worked on projects, or because their friends and family are involved with the industry in some way. On the road, we get to share our stories about working in the industry, as well as information about KSM, and we get to hear other people’s stories too.” To access information about careers in mining, visit www.ksmproject.com/project/working-at-ksm/.

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Peters enjoys writing in Smithers By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

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Diabetes care with a smile sans the sweets By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

It was a chilly noontime in the parking lot at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, but Shelley Irvine was nonetheless smiling. Irvine, a diabetes nurse educator with Northern Health was only too pleased to offer blood-sugar tests to the brave souls who stood in line trying to keep their hands warm. With over 20 years experience, Irvine poked fingers with skill. Irvine sees diabetics once they’ve received their diagnosis and offers various forms of advice on how to

manage their diabetes. In the 20 years Irvine has been working with diabetics she said their is one question she hears most often. “Do I have to poke myself,” she said. “They [diabetics] really don’t want to poke themselves.” But Irvine said with advances in technology, diabetics soon realize taking their blood sugar isn’t as big a deal as they first thought. Insulin pumps are another advance in technology making the management of diabetes easier for patients with Type I diabetes, Irvine said. “All of our kids in the Bulkley Valley are on insulin

pumps and managing very well,” she said. Type II diabetes, Irvine explained is also known as late onset diabetes. The biggest misconception about Type II diabetes, Irvine said, is the notion it is inherited. It isn’t, but rather, Type II diabetes is more often than not associated with being overweight. Consequently the management of Type II diabetes involves weight loss. “A five pound weight loss can often knock their blood sugar down into the target range,” she said. Management of Type II diabetes also involves more of a change in lifestyle, she

said. Irvine, together with nutritionist Wendy Orienti, advises patients with Type II diabetes on how to manage their intake of carbohydrates. “Being carb-aware is probably the biggest impact for people with Type II diabetes,” Irvine said. Bob Walker, who has lived with Type II diabetes for 15 years, agreed with Irvine. “I just watch what I eat,” he said. “I stay away from anything that contains sugar.” For information on diabetes visit www.diabetes. ca.

Local author Sheila Peters spent time at the library, Nov. 19, to read from her new novel, The Taste of Ashes. Looking back, writing a novel is something Peters was destined to do, although it may not have always been obvious. “It was something I always thought about and dabbled in,” Peters said of how she started writing fiction. Following the publication of her first collection of short stoires, Tending The Remnant Damage, in 2001, Peters attended the Banff Writing Studio with several other authors. There, she worked on more short stories but Bonnie Burnard, a Giller Prize winning novelist, suggested to Peters she write a novel. At first Peters admits the idea of writing a novel was overwhelming. “It takes a long time,” Peters said about the process of writing a novel. “Short stories are fairly self-contained and can be finished in a month.” But she started working on the novel, one thing led to another and eventually she completed her first novel, The Taste of Ashes. Ironically, the novel began as one of several short stories dealing with people having unexpected encounters, the idea for which came after seeing a business sign for an old business in Prince Rupert called Love Electric. “I thought that was such a great name,” Peters said. What eventually became her first novel was a short story about a woman, living in Smithers, who has an affair with a visiting Oblate priest from Guatemala. With the idea of a novel traipsing around the back of her mind, Peters set off for Guatemala to do some research on Oblate priests, to learn more about their day to day lives. See ASHES on p. A22

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Val Goalder’s hair cut for Cancer By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

If you’ve ever known someone who’s undergone chemotherapy, then you know that it can be devastating when people lose their hair. That’s why Val Goalder, a registered massage therapist at Health Kinection in Smithers decided to part ways with her hair in the hopes it will go to someone who can’t grow hair of their own. As a massage therapist, Goalder spent a lot of time being certified for lymphatic drainage, a specialized technique to help those who’ve lost lymphatic nodes and structures due to disease. “The people mostly affected by this are cancer patients with lymph nodes being removed and a lot of these people require intense therapy, Goalder said. “I spend an hour with them in a room and they’re the most inspiring people and are facing a potentially fatal disease and I thought I haven’t cut my hair short in almost ten years so I came up with this idea to cut my hair and

donate it.” After having treated several individuals, Goalder wanted to do even more for the cause. After making sure she met all the requirements to donate such a length of hair, Goalder decided to see how much money she can raise before chopping it off in the new year. Smithereens are known for their generosity. There are several events Smithers hosts every year to raise money and awareness for cancer, AIDS and social issues proving the endless compassion people in Smithers have for their neighbours. “It’s pretty hard to run into someone who hasn’t been affected by cancer in some way,” Goalder said. “And the volunteers in Smithers that organize and run these events are always encouraging others to do the same.” The Health Kinection, located at 1132 Main St. above the Wooden Mallard, had their grand opening on Nov. 13 and offered 30 min sessions by donation with all the

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With snow blanketing the valley, shops decorating their windows with festive colours and December right around the corner the Christmas spirit is beginning to emerge once again. And what better way to experience the Christmas spirit than at the 13th Annual Santa’s Meal for Kids at the Hudson Bay Lodge. “Thirteen years ago the RCMP approached Bonnie McCreary and the Salvation Army and we got it started,” organizer Leslie Thomas said. “That year we served over 260 people and we were thrilled. Last year we fed over 700.” The food that is gathered at the event will help stock the shelves at the Smithers Food Bank through to April and is the single largest event of it’s kind in Smithers. Santa’s Meal for Kids is a long standing supporter of the Smithers Food Bank located at the Salvation Army and contributes more than 40 percent of their yearly intake. “This is the larg-

est food drive that happens in Smithers every year and the turn out is amazing, it really stocks our shelves especially around the Christmas season when the need goes up, so this is a huge event for us,” Salvation Army’s, Rick Apperson said. Hudson Bay Lodge along with BV Wholesale and Paul’s Bakery, who supply all the fixings for a hearty breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage and more, welcome the community to spread a little bit of Christmas cheer by donating their nonperishable food items so the food bank can keep it’s shelves stocked through the Christmas season. Other than a top-notch breakfast, kids can expect to see the one and only Santa Claus as well as Creative Roots dance group, the Dixieland Band, Sweet Harmony, the BV Fiddlers, face painting and sleigh rides in the parking lot sponsored by the BV Credit Union. This year Hawk Air is raffling off two return flights to Vancouver with all the proceeds going to the food back as well. Last year the event helped stock the food

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bank shelves well into April and with an overwhelming increase in food bank users, Apperson expects this year’s event to be just as big. “The first nine months last year we gave away $26,000 worth of food, this year in the first nine months we’ve given away $45,000 worth of food,” he said. “That’s a 70 per cent increase in the amount of food we’ve given out.” “We’ve seen a 30 per cent increase in adults and 120 per cent increase in teenagers using the facility in just one year.” Those numbers prove just how important this event is to the whole community and why so many people ensure it continues to happen year after year. “Typically we don’t by food from September through to April and this year we’ve been buying food every week so something like this will help us dramatically,” Apperson said. With the kind of generosity the Santa’s Meal for Kids promotes, Thomas said it’s the look on people faces and the gathering of old friends that has made this event so

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“It’s an amazing event, the generosity that we see from the community is overwhelming, it makes you feel good about living in Smithers.” The Santa Meal for Kids starts at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 2 and runs to 12 p.m.

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ASHES from A19 “It was an interesting journey,” Peters said. “That’s the joy of doing research for a novel, you don’t quite know where you’re going to end up.” A native of Powell River, Peters always knew she wanted to be a writer, but didn’t think it was a practical vocation. To meld writing, practicality and an interest in the publishing business, Peters earned a degree in journalism from Carleton University and moved to Smithers in 1977 to work at the Interior News. At the same time, Peters began using her writing skills for advocacy causes such as Smithers Human Rights Society and Amnesty International. This sense of advocacy, Peters said,

has always been with her, even as a young child. “I think a lot of little kids feel outrage when something isn’t fair,” Peters, a member of Amnesty International for 30 years, said. Advocacy has filtered its way into Peters’ newest novel, a story set primarily on a small island off the coast of Powell River. The novel explores racism and injustice in the late 1950’s just prior to the construction of the Williston Reservoir. “Social justice and environmental issues really matter to me and I like to write about them,” Peters said. “I like to reference them in my writing because I think they effect people really deeply in ways they don’t think about. “It effects us all very deeply.”

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Ford: Auxiliary service earns Jubilee medal By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

onald Roderick Ford spent 40 years as a volunteer auxiliary RCMP officer because he felt it was important. For his dedication to the community, Ford was nominated for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award and earlier this month, he attended a ceremony to receive his medal. “It was a real honour to be considered,” Ford said of the award. “Many auxiliary police officers have done an outstanding job. “There are 32 auxiliary officers in B.C. who received the Jubilee medal.” The Jubilee Awards are meant to recognize outstanding community service and in that respect there is no question Ford is deserving. In high school, Ford volunteered as a junior firefighter in Smithers and upon graduation joined the regular ranks of the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department. It was interactions with the RCMP detachment during an evening of Halloween clean up that led Ford to becoming the first auxiliary community police officer in Smithers in 1968. “I saw a need,” Ford said. Ford, continued to serve as an auxiliary police officer for close to 44 years with stints in Smithers, Prince George, Quesnel and back in Smithers. With almost 44 years of service, Ford was the longest-serving auxiliary police officer in Canada. The RCMP recognized Ford’s many years of service with the Peace Officer’s Exemplary Service Award. Ford would have stayed longer, but regulations stipulated Ford had to retire at age 70, a month shy of 44 years. Initially, Ford explained, the auxiliary police officer program was designed to train volunteers to assist with disasters or emergency situations, but over time the

program saw auxiliary police officers becoming more involved in community policing and backing up RCMP officers. “We go on ride alongs and serve as an extra set of eyes and ears,” Ford said. During his many years of service Ford saw his fair share of busy weekend nights helping local RCMP detachments keep up with all sorts of duties from traffic patrol, bike patrol and house calls. Ford recalls one particular experience in Quesnel where the RCMP were called to a domestic complaint. At the scene, Ford waited outside and noticed a car matching the description given by the complainant drive up and park in front of the house. As he spoke with the driver of the vehicle, Ford noticed a shotgun on the front seat. Ford asked the driver to get out of the car. The driver initially refused, but then stepped out when Ford asked again after unclasping his gun holster. “He had gone to the sports store to get ammunition,” Ford said. “He had shotgun shells between his fingers.” At that time, auxiliary officers were allowed to carry guns after strict training that saw them achieve a marksman standard that was higher than that required of the regular RCMP officers. Since then, standards for RCMP have been raised to that of the auxiliary, but the provincial government took away the right of the auxiliaries to carry guns, primarily for liability issues, Ford explained. By far the best part of being an auxiliary, were the bike patrols, Ford admitted. To participate in the bike patrols Ford took a mountain bike course where one of the requirements was to bring the bike to a full stop, without setting his feet on the ground and then continue pedalling. “I really enjoyed doing it,” Ford said of the patrols that could see him log 30 km a shift keeping an eye out for cyclists not

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RCMP Deputry Commissioner Craig Callens presents Donald Ford of Telkwa with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award medal and the Peace Officer’s Exemplary Service Award. Contributed photo

wearing helmets, cruising through stop signs and just chatting with residents. Ford did his last bike patrol this past June. For those considering the RCMP as a career, Ford advised they become auxiliary officers. “It’s a good eye opener to see what’s in-

volved,” he said. With time on his hands, Ford is looking to do more travelling, including a second trip across Canada and hiking one day a week with friends. As for his work as an auxiliary, 44 years of service still course through his veins. “I miss it,” he said.

Community Calendar To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listings at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone.

Larry and Marion Miller of Smithers, B.C. and Ray and Michelle Lee of Earsleaton, West Yorkshire, England are pleased to announce the marriage of

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The wedding took place in Smithers, B.C. on Sept. 15, 2012.

One of a Kind: Artisan Christmas Gift Shop at the Smithers Art Gallery as a fundraiser, Nov. 28 to Dec. 22. TuesdayFriday 12-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to sell your work please contact us. 250-847-3898. Smithers Senior Citizens Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seniors Activity Centre, 4018 Mountain View Dr. Tea, crafts & sewing, baking, “Gently Used” tables. Eileen Bouvier 250-847-3478. Coffee House at Round Lake Hall featuring Eric Anderson and Peter Haine, Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Open mike too! eReaders Explained Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. at the Smithers Public Library. eBooks have added a whole new way to access the written word. You can try out different devices and experts will be on hand to answer questions. 250-847-3043. Smithers Film Society presents Where do we go now? Sunday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. This film addresses the charged topic of religious differences in the Middle East. Standard Admission. Vivaldi’s Concerto Magnificat Gloria a community production. Dec. 6, 7, 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Canadian Reformed Church. Tickets at SpeeDee Interior Stationery.

BV Toastmasters will meet Mondays, Dec 3 &17, for the final Table Topics sessions of the year. Rm 401, SSS. All welcome. Check BV Toastmasters Facebook page or call Mark Edwards 250-847-3828. Lymphatic Drainage, Brown Bag Lunch topic on Thursday, Dec. 6, noon at the Healthy Living Centre. Catherine Ryan, RMT will explain what lymphatic drainage is and why it is beneficial to our health. 250-877-4424 for more info. A Celebration of Language Revitalization! Friday, Dec. 7 at the Gitwangak Education Society. (GES) has been working diligently to revitalize the Gitksen Language. For more information Elizabeth Williams – Language coordinator & conference coordinator at 250-849-8421. Smithers Film Society presents Trishna Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Interpreting Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles. The tension between ancient privilege and modern equality. Standard Admission. Pennies For Kids BVCDC is collecting pennies until April 1, 2013. Drop off pennies at The Interior News on Broadway, Scotia Bank in the Smithers Mall, Western Financial Group on 1st Ave. Call Estelle 250-847-4122.

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Cleats and doodads make life easier and safer

t’s that time of the year with snow and slippery spots here and there. For those of us on the elderly side of the time line we must take care not to slip and fall. Most of us have the ice cleats on our shoes. I have mine on my slippers. They hold on to those for dear life. When you do buy shoes or boots make sure the soles are made of very soft rubber. One product I know with a good sure grip rubber sole is the Merrell boot. They have a shoe type that is easy to get on and off. I bought mine at Oscar’s. There is no shame in using a cane or walking stick. I use a ski pole when I walk about, just a little security. Living alone

for many makes it necessary that your homes are safe. I was thinking about this the other day as I attended the official opening of Telkwa House. This facility for seniors is quite nice. For me the most difficult thing would be the toilet. Nice to have one but tell me how does a tall person like me get off the darn thing? Mind you there were safety bars at the side. Great if you have long arms so you can reach. You can get a doodad that sits on the seat to raise you up so to speak. One handy gadget I have is a picker upper. I can drop something small and pick it up easily. I have seen these things in one of our drug stores. If I have to change a light bulb or do

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something else that needs me to go up I have a three step folding step ladder. It has a handle at the top to make it secure. If I need to do something lower down like clean out a cupboard I take a chair to the place and work that way. Back to the bathroom. I never take a bath. I know as sure as

the day is long that I could easily slip and fall. Could be days before someone knows I’m waiting for rescue. The shower has safety bars inside, on the edge of the bathtub and outside the stall as well. Do you still have stairs to climb? Make sure you have a sturdy railing to use going up or down. My stairs are carpeted which should prevent a serious slip. One thing we know for sure as we age is that we must remain physically strong. If you are sitting about watching TV why not have a couple five pound weights by your chair. Buy a stretch band so you can stand up and work those weary old muscles. There are so many things that can happen to us to change our lives. A fall is often a

deal breaker. We all want to stay in our homes as long as possible. It takes some planning and perhaps and few adjustments. Check with the Access Centre. There might be some funding available to make your home safer. Another point to consider is to make sure you have a daily contact with someone. It could be a quick phone call or an e-mail note to say everything is OK in your world. I know as I finish my talk with you that I have missed some important points. You can let me know about that by calling 250-8465095. Send a list to mallory@bulkley.net.

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Tiffany Houle empties the penny jar located at the Interior News. As part of the BV Child Development Centre’s fundraising efforts they’re collecting these soon to be obsolete coins with a target of 500,000 pennies. All proceeds go to support their work with children and their families in the Bulkley Valley and surrounding communities. Readers can drop off pennies at Scotia Bank - Smithers Mall, Interior News on Broadway Ave, Western Financial Group on 1st in Smithers, Royal Bank on Main St., CIBC on 4th, Western Financial Group in the Houston Mall and the Child Care Resource & Referral Office on 4th Ave. For more information call Estelle at 250-847-4122.

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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron

he Scotiabank is having their 2nd Annual Mitten Tree. It is set up in their lobby and waiting for mittens to decorate it. Last year they collected 60 pairs of mittens which were donated to the Christmas Hamper Program. This year let’s make that tree need extra support to stand up because of all the mittens on it! New, home made, used, bring them in! Ever wondered how many visitors come to our Town? For 2012, up to the end of October we have had 1,932 visitors that checked in at the Visitor Centre. Of this number we had 836 from Europe, 1,061 from BC and 401 from the US and Mexico, to name a few places. Things from my walk with my walking buddy: a woman

cleaning the inside of her very tall front window. She was wiping the top, looking down there was a little mini-me in diapers with a cloth, industrially wiping the very bottom of the window. Both doing a good job. Met Milo a pug cross, good looking little dog. December 1, 7:30, Round Lake Hall, a coffee house evening. Eric Anderson and Peter Haines, local singer, song writers will be strumming their guitars and filling the air with some great songs. There will be an open mike session for an opportunity to share your talent. $5.00 at the door. Following Wintergold Arts and Grafts Fair, a One of a Kind gift shop will open in the Smithers Art Gallery, November 28 to December 22, Tuesday – Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.. If you are an artisan and would like to sell your work in the gift shop contact 250-847-3898. One of a Kind is sponsored by All West Glass and is a fundraiser for the Gallery. Attended a showing of Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie. Well done, tons of

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action, times where you cannot help but gasp at the special effects. When leaving came upon a mom and her baby. Cute little guy, Marshall, all of 6-weeks old and about 10 pounds, attending his first Bond movie. Have an E-reader, thinking about buying one? Come to the Library Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m.. Have your questions answered: what are they, how do they work, how do you borrow eBooks from the Library. Special guests will answer your questions and have different devices for you to try out. Information 250847-3043. The Prince George Chateau has an offer you can’t refuse. If you are 65 or over and need to go to Prince George for medical reasons, you can stay with them for free, up to 4 nights, meals included.

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Rehearsals underway for Vivaldi’s Gloria By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

With just weeks to go, area musicians, under the direction of Roxi Dykstra, are putting the finishing touches to what promises to be the musical event of this year’s holiday season, a presentation of Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat. The choice of Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat, Dykstra said, was easy. “They were chosen because of their popularity and accessibility and suitability for both our performers and our audiences,” she said. Dykstra, principal violist with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and director of the Bulkley Valley Christian School choir and band, began preparing a year ago for this year’s concert. Inspired by an experience as a youth with Barney Munallel’s Messiah, Dykstra sought to develop an orchestra-choirsoloist collaboration here in the valley. “I wanted to take on a musically enriching project that would draw together different groups within the community for a meaningful artistic collaboration,” Dykstra said. A year later, and with hundreds of hours of preparation behind her, Dykstra is leading a collaboration featuring the talents of 17 orchestra members and 125 choristers, including 25 students from the Bulkley Valley Christian School high school choir. With such a large undertaking, Dykstra admitted the biggest challenge is the organizational logistics. “That’s why I asked for the help of

organizational guru Sharon Carrington,” Dykstra said. Also helping out is Laura WimbushHols who serves as the concertmaster. Before opening night, Dec. 6, the choristers and musicians will have rehearsed for 12 weeks, including a first full rehearsal at the end of October under the watchful eye of Kevin Zakreksy, musical director with the PGSO. Dykstra, who has a master’s degree in viola performance and earned the Prix of Masters from the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique et Danse de Lyon in 2011, with a special mention by the jury, is looking forward to the concerts for several reasons, including the opening concerto in A minor for 2 violins. “Playing that violin concerto with my friend and colleague Simone Hug is one of the most entertaining parts of the concert for me,” Dykstra said. More importantly, Dykstra returns to the original purpose of the concerts, the collaboration, as her favourite part of the whole experience. “Enjoying the genius of Vivaldi’s composition and expression and being able to do so with such an incredible positive community spirit of collaboration,” she said. “This truly has been a privilege for me to work with musicians and enthusiasts in the Bulkley Valley in this capacity.” Presentations of Vivaldi’s Gloria Magnificat run Dec. 6 – 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Canadian Reformed Church. Tickets are available at Mountain Eagle Books and Speedy Interior Stationary

Local musicians, including violist Tirion Grice, left and cellist Sue Harrison, right along with singers gathered last weekend at the Smithers Canadian Reformed Church to rehearse for the upcoming presentation of Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat. Percy N. Hébert photo

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iCount renews interest in education By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

iCount is more than just Moricetown’s alternate high school, it’s a place where students, who don’t feel they fit in at a regular public high school, are excited to learn. The iCount program was sparked after Diane Mattson, of the Kyah Wiget Education Society (KWES), learned several Moricetown students were either not attending school or achieving well below their potential in school because of poor attendance. “There were some kids that were completely lost in the system at Smithers secondary school and the Bulkley Valley Learning Centre,” Pricilla Michell, Moricetown Band

post-secondary councillor, said. During negotiations between KWES and School District 54 it was decided Moricetown would start its own alternate high school. “It was initially supposed to be a partnership between the Bulkley Valley Learning Centre, but we’re close to becoming independent.” The name of the school, which began its first year this September, speaks to the focus of organizers and staff, wherein iCount students are able to recognize they are relevant members of society. According to Michell, a large portion of the sense of belonging is the students’ access to learning about the Wet’suwet’en traditional culture, essentially where they

came from. “We have elders coming in to talk with the students and they are responding in a positive way,” Pricilla said. The initial stage was mainly a meet-and-greet. “The first month-anda-half was essentially team building between the students and staff,” Tom Butz said. Butz, a teacher of 35 years, came out of retirement along with his wife Lorna to teach at iCount. “Now, over the past month, we’re at the stage where kids can come in and work at their own level on academics,” Butz said. There are currently 24 students registered in iCount. Each student has an individual learning portfolio. See iCount on p. B2

Mack Jackson (left) and Floyd Hyzims (right) work out a math problem during a class last week at the iCount alternate high school in Moricetown, where students are learning the value of applying themselves. Jerome Turner photo

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Community noticing positive change in iCount students iCount from B1 If any classes are missed each student can reference their folder, but so far iCount has nearly perfect attendance by students who had attendance issues at former schools. “We’re meeting each student’s individual needs,” Priscilla said. Mack Jackson is the most ambitious of

any student at iCount. He’s currently attempting to finish Grades 11 and 12 to graduate by July. “It’s kinda hard,” Jackson said. iCount students are raising eyebrows for positive reasons throughout the community, which wasn’t always the case. “Some of these kids were the ones responsible for vandalizing this

building in the past,” Monica Michell, assistant band manager, said about the new home for iCount in the upper floor of the Moricetown multiplex. “Now they’re here before we start work at 8:30 a.m. nearly every morning.” Monday, Nov. 19, after a feast that ended late Sunday night, several iCount

students helped to clear and clean the gymnasium at the multiplex. “They’re doing these things without being asked,” Monica said. Sarah Mitchell, mother of iCount students Garrett and Branson, can’t believe the change in her sons. “They’re both excited about school and coming every day,” Mitchell said.

“I don’t know what Mr. Butz or Mrs. Butz are doing, but my kids are stoked for school.” Mitchell, who works at the Moricetown daycare, recalls having to spend a lot of time tracking down her sons who were skipping school and she’s is relieved to no longer have to wonder where they are on a daily basis. Now her sons are getting immersed

in every facet of education and attacking problems head-on. Last Thursday Mr. Butz was leading the class through an introduction of the Pythagorean theorem, where the square roots of two sides of a right-angled triangle equal the square root of the side opposite the right angle. Although it’s difficult to grasp at

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Last Monday, the District of New Hazelton Council presented their fiveyear financial plan, discussed naming a road honouring Olympian Carol Huynh and reviewed separate requests from the Town of Smithers and a local project. The possible naming of a street after Huynh is brought on by a letter to council from Connor Coukell, a high school student living in New Hazelton. “I feel being immortalized as part of New Hazelton’s rich history is a great way to recognize such epic accomplishments,” Coukell wrote The logistics of renaming a street in the town are being worked out and while council is in favour of the move work is being done with neigbouring municipalities regarding how to properly acknowledge Huynh’s achievements. Council decided to withhold a letter of endorsement which would have supported a forest gardening project application being pursued by Laurie Gallant and Bill Crosson. The gardening project, upon securing funds from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C., would support three full-time jobs and six seasonal jobs once operational. Council declined mainly due to legal issues regarding support of a local private business. Next on the agenda was a letter from Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach requesting support for a shuttle bus service that would link northern communities. A letter signed by Mayor Bachrach and Debbie Pierre, executive director of the Office of the

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Wet’suwet’en which is addressed to Premier Christy Clark states, “such a transportation service will not only increase the safety of young women and other vulnerable individuals, it will facilitate affordable travel in a part of the province where important services are becoming increasingly regionalized.” The district council received the letter for information and further review. The Skeena Lion’s Hall in New Hazelton will continue to be tax exempt under Section 224 (1)(2) of the Community Charter through the end of 2015. The penultimate item of the evening was the consolidated five-year financial plan from 2013 to 2017. New Hazelton residents will see their water bill rise in

2013 by $6 — $18 per year and commercial entities will see as much as a $24 per year increase. The added cost of water is because the cost of providing the essential service has risen by 30 per cent over the last decade, according to an open letter to New Hazelton citizens from District council. One bill will also be issued for utilities and property taxes in 2013. Property taxes will fall 1 per cent for some instead of the predicted 2 percent increase. The exact amount needed for property taxes will follow in accordance with the BC Assessment Authority. The plan shows revenue for New Hazelton is less than $3 million dollars for three of the five years. In 2015 and 2017

the conditional transfers line item shows close to $1 million more than 2013, 2014 and 2016, which drives the district’s revenue to over $3.5 million in each of those years. Taxation revenue rises by $10,000 each year of the consolidated plan. An open meeting at 6:45 p.m. December 3, 2012 in the District of New Hazelton Council Chambers will provide any concerned citizens a chance to ask questions or present written submissions regarding the five-year budget. To view the plan the District office, 3026 Bowser Street, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information call 250842-6571 or visit www. newhazelton.ca.

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Day December 1st is World AIDS Day HIV is a real concern within our communities. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. We encourage you to visit HIV101.ca to learn and share new knowledge on HIV in today’s world. Support World AIDS Day by wearing your ribbon proudly.

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The Hazeltons getting emergency preparedness overhaul By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

Wrinch Memorial Hospital held an emergency preparedness meeting for the Hazeltons on November 5 and 7 to get any local organization or agency on the same page. The meeting was scheduled well in advance of the Haida Gwaii’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Oct. 27, which prompted questions about the organizer. “I was blamed for having brought the earthquake on,” Dr. Peter Newberry said. Although there were some lighthearted moments during the meeting the gravity of the topic was shown in the amount of organizations and representatives in attendance at the planning session. “One of the main things we accomplished was to be able to invite the provincial emergency program people from Terrace to a future meeting,” Dr. Newberry said. “They’ve never really been here to see what we have in place or to update our systems.” The RCMP, B.C. Ambulance, Gitxsan Health, and others

including school principals in the area participated in the meeting. The hospital would be a centre of major concern if a natural disaster hit the Hazeltons and it was compromised. Several options like the basement of the United Church or Roche Lodge, both on the hospital grounds are available should the hospital need to evacuate. “There were no action items particularly,” Dr. Newberry said. “But what was achieved was we were all sitting in one place and discussing the issues.” “The earthquake added a bit of immediacy to what we were speaking about.” Over the past 100 years the only major natural event requiring an emergency response has been flooding, the most recent in June 1999 resulting from a heavy snow-pack the previous winter. Regardless the meeting covered one of the important pillars listed in emergency management preparedness - with the others being prevention, response and recovery. The four pillars are promoted by Emergency

Management BC and followed by every municipality in the province, as the council of each area is responsible for the adequate response to emergencies. The Village of Hazelton has an extensive plan, which is tailored to suit its community, and is similar to New Hazelton’s emergency response. House or wildfires, power outages, contaminated water, and acts of terrorism, among others, are all within the response plan’s scope. The level of response is determined by the severity of the situation. A level one emergency requires no evacuation and involves one site, such as a house fire. The Gitanmaax Volunteer Fire Department is looking

into getting a new fire truck that would have a larger intake, which would enable the new truck to add pumping power to the Village of Hazelton truck if needed. The Local firefighters also respond to fires outside their designated zone when requested and most of those calls are on dirt roads. The current fire trucks are made to travel on paved roads, so Gitanmaax’s new truck may also be dirtroad capable. A level two emergency has two or more sites involved and limited to no evacuation required, such as a chemical spill on the highway or rail road. A truck hauling gasoline overturned on the highway leading to Smithers and locals found out

just how ill-prepared they were. “We had no equipment to deal with that,” Mayor Maitland said. “There was also no call to 9-1-1.” Local mayors urge anyone who witnesses a situation that calls for an emergency response to dial 9-1-1 immediately to get the proper authorities involved. A level three emergency requires large scale evacuations and a highly complex organization of respondents to mitigate loss of life, property or environment. Some level three emergencies require a state of local emergency to be called, which has to be decided by the local governing body. Once a local state of emergency is declared the local

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phrase, “I tell you the truth…” over 75 times. In John 14:6 he even declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus made truth claims such as “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”(John 11:2526). Jesus calls people to believe him, to put their faith in the truthful claims that he is making and in so doing, to follow Him. Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(John 8:32-33) This Christmas season truth can still be found in Jesus Christ and the Word of God for those who will listen.

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Michelle Stoney, a recent graduate of Emily Carr University, has won an art competition to have a banner she designed hang in the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for at least three years. This is the second time her art has graced the high-traffic area. Her banner, which is not allowed to be viewed until unveiled on December 4, is brightly coloured depicting a ravenformed Wigyet, the trickster in Gitxsan legends, transforming into an airplane. “The theme of the competition this year is flight,” Stoney said. “I wanted to do a bird and one of the most important figures in Gitxsan stories is Wigyet, so that’s what ended up on the banner.” One of Stoney’s strengths as an artist is the ability to combine different styles cohesively. “My work these days is a mixture of Ojibway and Northwest Coast art.” “I like using lots of colour and separating the colours with black lines.” To qualify for the award a person had to be First Nations from British Columbia. Stoney’s banner was chosen over three other finalists, but she will have to share with another artist for three months at a time, but she had more than a good feeling about the outcome of the contest. “I got a call in

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Local emergency Black Friday too much services probed The special powers can only be instituted where deemed necessary by the local government. In all levels of emergency the local administration, which is responsible to take the appropriate action, must be notified, as well as P.E.P. Mayor Maitland recalls hearing that a lot of people did the exact wrong thing after the Haida Gwaii earthquake. “They went outside,” Maitland said. “What if there were power lines down or water mains broken.” Most of the students in the Hazeltons know what to do in an earthquake due to their school’s participation in the Great British Columbia Shake Out, which is an awareness raising event. Drop, cover and hold on are the instructions, that are being taught around the world, according to the Shake out website. “Drop to the ground before the earthquake drops you, take cover under a sturdy desk or table and hold on until the shaking stops,” the website says. It isn’t recommended to attempt to get to another room, as it is difficult to walk or run while the ground is moving. Another falsely held idea is that getting under a doorway is safe, which is false because a doorway does little to stop objects or debris from hitting you, according to the website. All of the schools in the Hazelton area meet current seismic construction standards, according to Art Erasmus, School District 82 trustee. “All of our schools are one-storey and none of them are on

any provincial list stating they need seismic upgrading.” Mayor Maitland agrees that Hazelton is ready in the event of any major disturbance. “I think that we are fairly prepared, as far as small communities go,” Mayor Maitland said. “But we could always be better and to do that we need to link with the surrounding area as a whole.” A unique part of the local area pointed to by Mayor Maitland is the C.B. radio network that exists, which would come in handy should the phone lines or cell phone service be interrupted. “We’re really lucky to have that kind of communication system here,” Maitland said. “Right from Kispiox through to Gitsegukla and out to Gitanyow people can talk to each other.” One of the most vital parts of the community is the Hagwilget Bridge. Several items surrounding emergency response techniques in the event of a bridge collapse or an event that disables the bridge’s ability to support vehicles are being revamped currently. Schools would be made available to any people who were stranded on either side of the bridge and couldn’t find another place to sleep, Dr. Newberry said. “Some really good communication happened and the discussion has been initiated,” Dr. Newberry said. “We are expecting that others will help to carry the planning into the future.” For more information visit the Emergency Management BC website at http://www. emergencyinfobc.gov. bc.ca or call your local municipal office.

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The Bladerunners program in Hazelton’s First Nation’s High School (FNHS) is one of many in western Canada creating hope in young adults who previously had few options for future work prospects. Steve Arnett, Bladerunners representative, returned to Hazelton to share his personal story with students and staff. “A woman named Grace Nielsen, who I was at a conference with about 12 years ago asked me, ‘where are you from?’,” Arnett said. “I rattled off a bunch of places I had lived and when I was done she said, ‘yes, where are you from?’” Arnett told the students about how whenever he spent time around Nielsen she would ask him where he was from and, to him, he thought she was teasing him. One day it dawned on him to begin researching his ancestry and family he had abandoned when he was 15 years-old. “I went back to my family about two years ago to visit an uncle who had developed leukemia,”Arnett said. “I met him at the airport and he came up and gave me a hug and I finally felt like I was home.” He told the students part of his story to relate to them how important family bonds are to First Nations people and how without them we have no home. “It is my honour to have anything to do with the Gitxsan people,” Arnett said. Patty Rubinato, a teacher at the FNHS, added that a large part of knowing who you are is knowing where you come from. FNHS students have been constructing individual family trees to trace their ancestry. The funding for

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YOU’LL FIND A GREAT SELECTION OF TASTY APPETIZERS & MEAL IDEAS Charles Wilson showing part of his traditional Gitxsan vest he is sewing himself for graduation from the Bladerunners program next month. The Bladerunners program provides several cities and towns with funding towards education. Jerome Turner photo

Bladerunners has been in operation since 1994 and comes from the federal and provincial governments, the B.C. jobs plan and ACCESS, the aboriginal community career employment services. Each community Bladerunners becomes part of has free-reign to form a curriculum or skill-building program that suits the community and student needs. In Vancouver there are several high-rise buildings needing skilled workers, so the program there trains individuals to become iron workers that will eventually become foremen and lead a crew. Both Roger’s Arena (formerly GM Place) and the Woodward’s apartment building had several Bladerunnerstrained workers involved during construction. The current Bladerunners program ends in December and another program will begin. The new program will work in conjunction with a new grocery store owned and operated by the Gitanmaax band. Nearly every part of the upcoming program will train students to work in a retail grocery

environment. Certificates are a large part of current and upcoming programs, such as, World Host, Serving It Right and Occupational First Aid. The graduates last June focused on learning elements of the Gitxsan culture that would translate well to the tourism industry.

“The young people that come into the program with a blank resume, leave with skills and qualifications making them readily employable,” Arnett said. The next portion of Bladerunners will start early in the new year. To register for the program call the FNHS at 250-8422248.

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William Alfred Jenkins of Horsefly passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Williams Lake at the age of 75. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Horsefly Community Hall. Pastor Fred Nerling officiated. Bill is survived by his wife Karin; son Brian; daughter-in-law Anna; grandson Cody; sister Kay (Fred) Nerling; brother Don (Myranda) and brother-in-law Terry (Judy) Luxton. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

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Lyle left us memories never to be forgotten, whether to be at home, work or holidays. Our family would like to express our very sincerest thanks to family and friends from near and far who came to be with us in June in respect to Lyle’s service. Special thanks to Bob Moore who did an honorable, sincere eulogy that touched our hearts. Also thanks to Frank for his thoughts and song at the service plus the songs around the campfire, so much a part of Lyle’s life, words can’t express the gratitude to all who brought food to the Moose Hall and our house. Especially the ones who organized it and the meals at home. It was great. We feel indebted to you all. The wonderful care for Lyle at the hospital, Simon Fraser Lodge and Gateway Lodge compassion shown from the staff was like having an extended family through the difficult years, and no one will ever know how much it was appreciated. My humble apologies if I meet you and don’t remember your name. Please forgive me as you are all very special. Now reality set in and we think of everyone so much, especially Lyle. The flowers, cards, emails, donations to Alzheimer’s, Northern Heath, etc. showed incredible respect for Lyle in his past and meant so much to us. As Lyle would say, “The coffee pot is always on,” so drop in if you’re in our area. Thanks again, The Kennedy family

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Elliott, Irene. (Loader Lady, BlackSheep Farms) December 9, 1953 - November 5, 2012 Irene passed away at The Pines in her 59th year from the fight with dementia Alzheimer’s. Irene was a lifetime resident of Burns Lake, B.C. She was a remarkable woman who left an indelible impression on the people whose lives she touched. Rest in peace mom you will never be forgotten as the woman that could out-work most men! Irene is survived by her daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids. We will hold a celebration of life for Irene in the Spring. Dates to follow closer to that time.

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ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

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David Belanger June 28, 1976 – November 9, 2012

David passed away suddenly at the age of 36, due to complications with his diabetes. He was born in Smithers and attended both the Telkwa and Smithers schools, he was very good at art, took up piano, guitar, gymnastics and then kick boxing, and as he gained his independence, he did pizza delivery, then moved on to be a waiter, and for fun he took up sky diving, and bought a couple of motorbikes. He moved to Terrace in 1998, where he was a waiter, a bartender, and assistant chef at Mount Layton, and for fun took up acting in the Terrace Little Theatre, and participated in many plays, he even had a small part in the movie Eight Below,that was filmed in Smithers. To improve his social life he took up Ballroom Dancing. When Mount Layton Hot Springs closed it’s doors, David became a security guard there and was studying Crime Scene Investigation by correspondence. In 2006 he moved to Prince Rupert and worked in the casino Chances, first as a security guard, and then doing all the maintenance work, when the management changed at Chances, David became a Longshoreman, at first loading containers, then driving the trucks that carry the containers, then Crane operator, unloading the ships, he was also still involved in theatre, and dancing, and was taking a course to become an electrician. David embraced life and lived it to the fullest, he will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and his co-workers He is survived by his mother Sylvia Belanger (Larry), his father John Belanger (Margret), his brother Timothy Belanger (Kim) and niece Laura. Our family circle is broken, a link gone from our chain, but though we’re parted for a while, we know we’ll meet again.

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The Autism Support Services Program is seeking individuals to work part- time providing support to children with autism. The Behaviour Interventionist will administer the child’s program plan within the child’s community. Qualifications: Preferred: Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs. Must be willing to participate in additional training as needed. Preferred skills & experience: • Strong written and verbal skills • Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families and other professionals • Ability to maintain a positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to be flexible and adaptable when working within the community • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team MUST have: • Valid driver’s license • Willing to have a criminal record check • Must be 19 years of age or older. Please apply to: Charlene Duncan Phone: (250) 842-7003 or Fax: (250) 842-7006 Email: cduncan-scdp@uniserve.com Deadline for applications: December 14, 2012

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PERSON LOCATION: Smithers, BC Full-time – Monday to Friday Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. is a general freight and house hold moYing FomSany Zith head of¿Fe loFated in Smithers and branches in BC and Alberta. We currently have an opening for an Accounts Payable person. Role and Responsibilities: • coding and daily data entry of supplier invoices – 1000 to 1300 invoices per month • verifying scanned invoices and distributing invoices electronically within the company • ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers • recording manual and online transactions payments into the accounting system • reconciling vendor statements and proactively following up, responding and resolving any queries • processing employee and petty cash expense reports • preparing weekly and monthly cheque or direct deposit runs, sending out remittances electronically and by regular mail • updating vendor records • ¿le *S7 +S7 returns monthly • some payroll • all other duties assigned 4XaliÀFations: • previous accounts payable and or general accounting experience required • ability, initiative and tenacity to resolve issues both collaboratively and independently • organized and detail orientated • possess effective and verbal communication skills • computer literate – Excel, Word, Outlook • ability to meet deadlines. A competitive wage and bene¿ts package is offered. Please forward your resume to aslater#bandstra.Fom or fax to 250-847-5042

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Farm Equipment FARM EQUIPMENT: 12 foot finishing disk for sale. $3,000 (obo). For info contact: (250) 845-7707

Firewood/Fuel $140/CORD, split $165. $270 2 cords, split $320. Delivered in Telkwa/Smithers area. 250847-0566 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Pick-up load good dry pine, will cut to size. (250)643-0835

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on Railway Avenue

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent SMITHERS, SMITHERS, 2 2 bdrm, bdrm, clean, clean, quiet, quiet, adult adult building, building, N/P, N/P, N/S, N/S, basic cable, Ref’s Req’d. basic cable, Ref’s Req’d. 250250877-6100 877-6100 WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS APARTMENTS WOODRIDGE ADULT ADULT ORIENTED ORIENTED 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites, suites, bachelor bachelor No No pets, pets, No No parties parties Phone Phone 250-877-0186 250-877-0186

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Homes for Rent 3 3 BDRM BDRM in in Telkwa. Telkwa. $1000 $1000 Avail Avail Dec Dec 1. 1. (250)239-5233 (250)239-5233 4 bdrm, bdrm, 2 2 bath, bath, 830 830 sq sq ft 4 ft house house for for sale sale located located on on a a quiet street close to Telkwa quiet street close to Telkwa School. School. With With a a new new roof roof in in 2010, 2010, 4 4 new new appliances, appliances, hot hot water water tank, tank, some some flflooring, ooring, winwindows, doors and paint, dows, doors and paint, atattached tached garage, garage, this this house house is is the the perfect perfect starter. starter. Quick Quick pospossession is possible. $175,000 session is possible. $175,000 OBO OBO Contact Contact 250-846-5430 250-846-5430

Ofﬁce/Retail LOOKING LOOKING to to start start small small busibusiness? ness? One One or or two two rooms rooms upupstairs stairs of of business business on on busy busy 2nd 2nd Ave., Ave., lots lots of of parking, parking, prime prime reretail tail space, space, hydro hydro & & heat heat incl. incl. Call for details (250)847-3499 Call for details (250)847-3499 or or 250-877-2349. 250-877-2349.

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Suites, Lower 2 2 Bdrm Bdrm Basement Basement Suite Suite for for rent rent close close to to downtown downtown SmithSmithers. Clean, renovated, laundry, ers. Clean, renovated, laundry, dishwasher, dishwasher, n/s, n/s, n/p, n/p, lease lease and and references references rqd. rqd. $850 $850 plus plus hydro. 847-8711. hydro. 847-8711.

Suites, Upper 1 1 BDRM BDRM Suite Suite in in Smithers Smithers W/D, W/D, wireless wireless internet. internet. N/S, N/S, N/P. N/P. $650/mth $650/mth all all incl. incl. 250250847-5585, 847-5585, Clark. Clark. BILLETER BILLETER LOFT, LOFT, Short Short term term stay, stay, 10 10 min min from from Smithers; Smithers; bright, bright, fully fully furnished, furnished, private private suite suite in in a a country country setting, setting, “home “home away away from from home.” home.” Daily, weekly, monthly Daily, weekly, monthly rates. rates. (250)847-5528 (250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com www.bulkleyriver.com SMITHERS SMITHERS reno’d reno’d 2 2 bdrm, bdrm, Clean Clean unit. unit. Balcony, Balcony, sep. sep. storstorage age rm. rm. Ref’s Ref’s req’d. req’d. Very Very quiet quiet bldg. bldg. $850/m. $850/m. (250)847-4453. (250)847-4453.

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Alpine Way, the new public road accessing the fully serviced (sewer, water, hydro) lots at Hudson Bay Mountain Estates is now complete. Free Season’s Passes for life to the next 4 Buyers! Zoned for full time residential or seasonal use, suite or carriage house allowed. Contact Sandra today for a viewing!

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Re: Re: The The estate estate of of Erna Erna Henny Henny Johanne Johanne Oevermann Oevermann (also (also known known as as Erna Erna Johanne Johanne Henny Henny Oevermann), Oevermann), deceased, deceased, formerly formerly of of 3237 3237 Fulton Fulton Ave., Ave., Apt. Apt. 306, 306, PO PO Box Box 1074, 1074, Smithers, Smithers, British British Columbia, Columbia, V0J V0J 2N0. 2N0. Creditors Creditors and and others others having having claims claims against against the the estate estate of of Erna Erna Henny Henny Johanne Johanne Oevermann Oevermann are are hereby hereby notified notified under under Section Section 38 38 of of the the Trustee Trustee Act Act that that particulars particulars of of their their claims claims should should be be sent sent to to the the executor, executor, Ingo Ingo Oevermann, Oevermann, at at PO PO Box Box 1074, 1074, Smithers, Smithers, British British Columbia. Columbia. V0J V0J 2N0, 2N0, on on or or before before January January 25, 25, 2013 2013 after after which which date date the the executor executor will will distribute distribute the the estate estate among among the the parties parties entitled entitled to to it, it, having having regard regard to to the the claims claims of of which which the the executor executor then then has has notice. notice.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Notice is is hereby hereby given given that that a a Public Public Hearing Hearing affecting affecting ““ Smithers Smithers Telkwa Telkwa Rural Rural Official Official Community Community Plan Plan Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 1425, 1425, 2007” 2007” and and “Regional “Regional District District of of BulkleyBulkleyNechako Nechako Zoning Zoning Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 700, 700, 1993” 1993” will will be be held held on on Monday, Monday, December December 10, 10, 2012 2012 at at 7:00 7:00 P.M P.M in in the the West West Fraser Fraser Room Room at at the the Smithers Smithers Municipal Municipal Office, Office, 1027 1027 Aldous Aldous Street, Street, Smithers, Smithers, B.C. B.C. “Smithers “Smithers Telkwa Telkwa Rural Rural Official Official Community Community Plan Plan Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 1425, 1425, 2007” 2007” is is proposed proposed to to be be amended amended by by Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 1656 1656 which which changes changes the the designation designation of of a a portion portion of of the the subject subject property property from from Industrial Industrial (I) (I) to to Agricultural Agricultural (Ag). (Ag). “Regional District District of of Bulkley-Nechako Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Zoning Bylaw Bylaw No. No. “Regional 700, 700, 1993” 1993” is is proposed proposed to to be be amended amended by: by: Bylaw No. No. 1654 1654 which which rezones rezones a a portion portion of of the the •• Bylaw subject subject property property from from Agricultural Agricultural (Ag1) (Ag1) to to Large Large Holdings Holdings (H2). (H2). Bylaw No. No. 1657 1657 which which rezones rezones a a portion portion of of the the •• Bylaw subject subject property property from from Light Light Industrial Industrial (M1) (M1) to to Small Small Holdings Holdings (H1). (H1). These bylaws bylaws are are intended intended to to facilitate facilitate the the subdivision subdivision These of of the the subject subject property property into into 7 7 residential residential parcels parcels and and one one industrial industrial parcel. parcel. The The subject subject properties properties are are located located on Highway 16 and Yelich Rd, immediately west of on Highway 16 and Yelich Rd, immediately west of the the Town Town of of Smithers Smithers airport airport lands lands and and are are legally legally described described as as “The “The W W 1/2 1/2 of of the the NE NE 1/4 1/4 of of Section Section 14, 14, Township Township 1A, 1A, Range Range 5, 5, Coast Coast District” District” and and “The “The W W 1/2 1/2 of of the the Fractional Fractional SE SE 1/4 1/4 of of Section Section 14, 14, Township Township 1A, 1A, Range Range 5, 5, Coast Coast District District Except Except Plans Plans PRP13640, PRP13640, PRP13941 PRP13941 and and PRP42895”. PRP42895”. The The portions portions of of the the subject subject properties properties that that are are under under application application are are shown shown cross-hatched cross-hatched and and labelled on the map below. labelled on the map below. LOCATION LOCATION MAP MAP FOR FOR BYLAWS BYLAWS NO. NO. 1654, 1654, 1656 1656 and and 1657 1657

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At At the the Public Public Hearing Hearing all all persons persons who who believe believe that that their their interest interest in in property property is is affected affected by by the the proposed proposed bylaw bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or or to to present present a a written written submission submission respecting respecting matters matters contained contained in in the the bylaw bylaw that that is is the the subject subject of of the the Public Public Hearing. Hearing. Written submissions submissions sent sent by by mail mail to to P.O. P.O. Box Box 820, 820, Written Burns Burns Lake, Lake, BC, BC, V0J V0J 1E0; 1E0; by by fax fax to to (250) (250) 692-1220; 692-1220; or or by by e-mail e-mail to to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must must be be received received by by the the Regional Regional District District of of Bulkley-Nechako Bulkley-Nechako no no later later than than December December 10, 10, 2012 2012 at at 1:00 1:00 P.M. P.M. to to be be ensured ensured of of consideration consideration at at the the Public Public Hearing. Hearing. The Public Public Hearing Hearing on on Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 1654, 1654, 1656 1656 and and 1657 1657 The will will be be chaired chaired by by the the Director Director or or Alternate Alternate Director Director for for Electoral Electoral Area Area A A as as a a delegate delegate of of the the Board. Board. A A copy copy of of the the Board Board resolution resolution making making the the delegation, delegation, copies copies of of the the proposed proposed bylaws bylaws and and other other relevant relevant information information may may be be inspected inspected at at the the office office of of the the Regional Regional District District of of Bulkley-Nechako Bulkley-Nechako between between the the hours hours of of 8:30 8:30 A.M. A.M. -12:00 12:00 noon noon and and 1:00 1:00 P.M. P.M. -- 4:30 4:30 P.M., P.M., Monday Monday through through Friday, Friday, excluding excluding holidays, holidays, from from November November 28 28 through through December December 10, 10, 2012 2012 inclusive. inclusive. A A copy copy of of the the proposed proposed bylaw bylaw and and other other relevant relevant information information will will also also be be made made available available at at the the Smithers Smithers Public Public Library. Library. For further further information information please please call call the the Regional Regional District District For of of Bulkley-Nechako Bulkley-Nechako Planning Planning Department Department at at 250-692250-6923195 3195 or or 1-800-320-3339. 1-800-320-3339. This is is the the first first of of two two publications. publications. This

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Drunk driving deaths in British Columbia down for second year By Jeff Nagel

the immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) system took effect in September 2010. That’s based on a drop from an average of 114 impaired fatalities prior to the new rules to 66 in the first full year of the IRP program and 58 in the second year. Provincial government officials say the initiative

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B.C.’s toughened roadside penalties on drinking drivers are credited for cutting alcohol-related crash deaths for a second straight year. The province estimates 104 lives were saved since

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has drastically changed British Columbian attitudes to drinking and driving. “As you drive home late at night, the car coming toward you is far less likely to be piloted by an impaired driver than at any time in recent years,” Justice Minister Shirley Bond said. She said B.C. is

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averaging a 46 per cent drop in drunk driving fatalities – better than a target of 35 per cent set in 2010 in honour of impaired driving victim Alexa Middelaer. The roadside penalties can result in licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments and can cost drivers $600 to $4,000 in administrative penalties

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and remedial program costs. The new approach also means a major shift away from criminal prosecution of suspected impaired drivers, which consumes much police and court time. A survey found nearly 60 per cent fewer drivers who agreed to be tested for the survey were at or over

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the 0.08 criminal bloodalcohol level than in past years, and a 44 per cent drop in those who tested in the warn range above 0.05. Drivers aged 25 to 54 were most likely to say their behaviour has changed due to the new sanctions and those under 25 were most likely to say they never drink and drive.

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

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

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$267,000

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$239,000

Lot A DL 865 Highway 16

2 Harmon Cres, Granisle

2 McKendrick Ave, Granisle

1539 Willow Street, Telkwa

Lot B Lake Kathlyn Road

4398 Whistler Road

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• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Large fenced back yard • With in walking distance of playground and ball park

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Kiesha Matthews

Peter Lund

Highway commercial property Over 300 ft Hwy 16 frontage Level .907 acre lot Municipal water & sewer at lot line

Charlie & Ron

mls n4505837

3 bedroom, 1056 sq ft home Full unfinished basement Paved driveway, sundeck Minutes from Babine Lake

Jantina Meints

mls n223593

$118,500

4 bedroom, 2081 sq ft home High eff furnace, hot water tank Paved drive, sundeck, workshop Fishing & hunting at your doorstep

$98,500

mls n223592

$159,500

mls n223639

Picturesque 5.5 acres Close to town, level ground Perfect for home site, views Year round creek, open pasture

$389,500

mls n213573

5 acres, 1 bdrm, 2 bathroom, carport Guest house, deck Just off Ski Hill Road www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$306,000

$447,000

Passby Drive, Smithers

3220 Railway Avenue

Manning Road, Smithers

995 Freeland Road

1918 Princess Street

1945 Cote Road

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

Donna Grudgfield

mls n218111

Zoned R-2 for duplex Older 3 bedroom home Value mostly in land 75x125 lot

Donna Grudgfield

$55,000

25.77 acres, good building sites Treed and views Toboggan Creek frontage Located in Evelyn area

Donna Grudgfield

mls n222449

$179,000

mls n219182

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

Donna Grudgfield

$223,500

mls n222586

5 bdrm, 3 bathroom, full basement Large kitchen with island Family room down, carport www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$69,500

mls n223453

mls n222869

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

Leo Lubbers

$569,500

mls n222849

$174,900

Quick School Road

Lot 2 Lake Kathlyn Road

21925 Kitseguecla Loop

Lot J Manton Road

3010 Mountainview Road

3744 Broadway Avenue

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3.36 acres, cleared Creek, level, great building site Road access, power & tel available www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n220149

3.48 acres waterfront Established driveway Cleared building site www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

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

Ron Lapadat

mls n216767

$100,000

$264,900

mls n219505

Large lot, nearly half an acre Located across from Golf course Great views, single family or duplex Town sewer available

Ron Lapadat

mls n222977

Call Mtn 360° view property Custom built 3500 square foot home In-law self contained suite Horse barn, outdoor arena

Ron & Charlie

$129,900

$409,900

mls n212440

3 bedroom, downtown area C1A zoned residential, retail, offices Includes appliances and furnishings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$390,000

mls n216307

$259,000

1875 22nd Avenue

2185 Broadway St, S Hazelton

221 Raymond Road

3277 McLeod St, New Hazelton

1220 Hunter Ave, Telkwa

11209 Highway 16

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Park like 1 acre with river access 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 fireplaces Private, gardens, 16x24 garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n223178

Well maintained 3 bedroom mobile With great addition and garage Includes large 116x255 lot Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n223410

$299,000

$284,900

D L O

Development property, 27 acres Manufactured home park zoning Riverfront $22,000 income annually Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca mls n4505609

3014 sf, 20 unit storage facility 1289 sf rental/caretaker residence Great business/investment prospect Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$169,500

mls n4505354

Great Bulkley River Frontage Custom log 1½ storey home Birch floors, fir cabinetry Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$260,000

mls n216204

Bulkley riverfront 1.2 acres, high bank Modern cabin Exclusive steelhead hole out front

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n219256

$59,900

$429,500

1301 Morice Drive

3919 Broadway Avenue

3225 Fielding St, New Hazelton

12805 Telkwa Coalmine Rd

3211 Turner Way

#79 – 95 Laidlaw Road

• • • •

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Fully finished basement Fenced yard with mature trees Desirable Walnut Park neighborhood

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n223060

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

Updated heritage home Energy efficient Private landscaped yard New detached garage

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n221050

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

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

Charlie & Ron

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n222021

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

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

Charlie McClary

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n219253

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

3 bdrm, 2 bath home, double garage Open, 9’ ceilings, nat gas fireplace Master bdrm walk in closet & ensuite Large rec room, covered deck, views

Karen Benson

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n223422

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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

Karen Benson

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

mls n222410

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 846-8420

Smithers Interior News - August 20, 2010

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