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Burns Lake mill could cut into Smithers By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Hampton Affiliates announced last week they’re rebuilding their sawmill in Burns Lake, but dwindling timber supply in the northwest may not be enough to keep mill doors open along the Highway 16 corridor. Burns Lake residents rejoiced to the news of the mill reconstruction, but are still grieving after the mill exploded in January last year, killing

two workers and injuring 20 others. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he’s happy for the community of Burns Lake, but remains concerned about a sufficient supply of fiber for mills in the valley. “We’re certainly happy for Burns Lake to have received this announcement after the devastating mill fire back in January,” Bachrach said. “Hopefully the construction of a new mill

will bring some certainty for Burns Lake families who have felt the impacts of this disaster.” “Time will tell what this announcement will mean for other communities and other mills in the region. Reducing the amount of wood available on the open market has the potential to weaken the competitive position of our mill here in Smithers. That’s something we remain concerned about.” Minister of Forest Lands and Natural Re-

sources, Steve Thompson was welcomed by industry leaders in Smithers last week to discuss current and future projects in the forestry sector. Following the Chamber of Commerce lunchen, Thompson said his government will continue to help mitigate the timber supply to ensure mills throughout the northwest have enough timber to support operations. “It’s a challenging time for all the com-

munities but I think had a very significant the important part is impact, the evidence to continue to work in shows now it’s abating partnership with the in terms of its growth,” those communities to Thompson said. help provide as much “The real focus mitigation as we can we have currently is for the timber supply,” working on the recomThompson said. mendation out of the The minister also midterm timber supply mentioned due to the committee report about devastation left by the how we mitigate the mountain pine beetle it impact of the downturn was imperative to keep of the midterm timber working on recomsupply to keep as much nd economic activity here as mendations from the midterm timber supply we can throughout the review. Bring in aregion.” non-parishable fo “[The Pine Beetle] has See MILL on Page A2

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MILLS from A1 PIR’s Dean McDonald said now that Hampton has officially announced the rebuild, they will be a strong competitor for timber supply in the area and doesn’t think the amount of timber in the Burns Lake area is enough to sustain the new mill, given the severity of the mountain pine beetle epidemic. “They will be looking outside the TSA for logs and they will be a competitor for our log supply in the future,” he said. Although there has been an increase in saw mill investments in the province this past year with the Radium Springs mill reopening after a $38-million upgrade as well as plans for a milliondollar upgrade for West Fraser’s mill in Williams Lake, McDonald believes there are already too many mills along the Highway 16 corridor.

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“Someone’s going to have to take downtime or curtail their operations because there isn’t going to be enough log supply to meet the consumption requirement for mills along Highway 16,” he said. However, McDonald said mills closer to Burns Lake would probably feel the pinch before PIR. Thompson’s address had a very positive outlook on an industry that has seen a rocky few years. Plagued by mountain pine beetle, the softwood lumber deal and a crashing U.S. housing market, despite gains in the Asia Pacific the industry has been slow to rebound. Stikeen MLA, Doug Donaldson said it was good the minister came to Smithers to hear directly from people who are deeply rooted in the forestry industry, but remained critical noting last February’s findings by the auditor general about a

Saw mills across the northwest could see a cut in production if timber supplies can’t support production. Dan Mesec photo

dismal inventory situation. “It makes it very difficult to put a lot of trust in what the minister said about plans about what to do with those trees on the land base when you don’t even know what is on there,” Donaldson said. “That’s a real indictment of the last 12 years of not putting the resources into

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Headwaters ban ends soon

By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

A moratorium on coal bed methane development in the Sacred Headwaters expires on Dec. 18 and the B.C. NDP and the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition (SWCC) are waiting to hear what the province has planned, if anything. In preparation for any decision, which is currently the subject of much speculation, the Stikine constituency of the B.C. NDP gave the B.C. Liberals a drafted resolution by the B.C. NDP provincial council approved Dec. 1. “It’s long past the time for the BC government to listen to First Nation, local community and regional concerns to ensure coal bed methane extraction does not take place in the Sacred Headwaters,” MLA Doug Donaldson, deputy energy critic, said. “The risks far outweigh the benefits, when it comes

to water that we all depend on for things like wild salmon. “This particular activity at this location does not fall into that category.” The Stikine, Nass and Skeena rivers all originate in the 412,000 hectare Sacred Headwaters. Coal bed methane exploration and development has the potential to damage wildlife and alter the natural river cycles, the resolution states. The B.C. NDP are requesting a permanent moratorium on coal bed methane exploration and development in the Sacred Headwaters. Just over six months ago Donaldson questioned fellow MLA Rich Coleman, minister of energy and mines and natural gas, regarding the absence of any word of a decision regarding the Headwater moratorium. “It’s been three-and-ahalf years,” Donaldson said. “Surely, there are some results?” Minister Coleman

deferred to the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation (MARR), saying that discussions between MARR, Shell and the Tahltan were occurring. Three months ago, during a B.C. Liberal cabinet shuffle, MLA Ida Chong was appointed as head of MARR. Donaldson is not the only one being stonewalled by B.C. leadership. The SWCC has made several attempts to get any indication from the government regarding their intentions once the moratorium expires. Shannon McPhail, SWCC executive director, has been part of the movement to protect the Sacred Headwaters for years and now she is preparing for all possibilities. “We’re telling our people, shine your boots,” McPhail said. “Because we’re either gonna be dancin’ in the streets or kickin’ some butt.” The withholding of any

sort of word from the provincial government does not sit well with McPhail. “It’s frustrating,” she said. “To have to use all of the time available is a bit much.” “I guess they’ve had a few other things on their mind.” The fact that a potential decision could come during the Holidays means one side or the other is going to be having a blue Christmas, McPhail said. McPhail adds a salutation to Royal Dutch Shell. “We owe them a big favour,” she said. “They’ve united us. “People in Terrace wouldn’t have realized they are connected to people in Houston through our rivers.” In fact, McPhail said, the awareness has made the entire area wise to corporate activity. “Companies put forth their best foot when trying to get approval,” she said. “As a watershed, we are now smarter than to accept their initial word.”

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Cummins sketches plans to improve B.C. budget

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

John Cummins, leader of the BC Conservative party addressed a small gathering in Smithers last week, touching on several items in the Conservative platform, especially taxes. “The reality is, in British Columbia, the average family pays more taxes than they do in any province west of Quebec,” Cummins said. “We pay more taxes here than they do in NDP-run Manitoba.” In his calculations, Cummins included medical services plan premiums as a tax, and monies withdrawn from ICBC and BC Hydro that are placed into government coffers. “All of these are taxes,” he said. Compounding matters, are the lower average incomes earned by B.C. residents, compared to provinces west of Quebec. The solution,

Cummins said, was to attract employers, such as the resourcebased sectors, offering high-wage jobs, and enable them to move ahead to provide the jobs the province needs. “There are all sorts of mines that are prepared to go ahead but they can’t get the provincial OK,” Cummins said. “We have to move ahead more quickly.” Cummins also said the BC Conservatives are committed to eliminating the carbon tax, citing its impact on the cost of transportation which in turn effects the cost of goods and services, particularly in northern British Columbia. “It’s a huge deterrent to doing business in the north,” he said. “It’s an unfair tax.” The carbon tax might make sense for residents in the Lower Mainland where public transit is well developed, but that option is not available in northern B.C., Cummins said.

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The combined effect of the higher taxes and lower average wages, Cummins argued, is a net movement of residents out of the province, seeking better jobs and a better life elsewhere. “British Columbia is not an attractive place to be,” Cummins said. “We have to turn that around.” The provincial carbon tax is designed as a neutral tax, the funds raised are returned to residents of B.C. in the form of tax credits for

lower income earners, reduction in personal income tax rates, reductions in the business tax rate. Eliminating the carbon tax would cut about $2.5 billion from government coffers. Maintaining the tax benefits and cuts in the absence of the carbon tax would fall on government frugality, Cummins said. “We need to spend smarter,” Cummins said. “It’s how we spend it, that’s the problem.” Part of the solution, Cummins said, would come in the form of legislative committees established during the fall session of the Legislative Assembly. Typically, Cummins said, the fall session of the Legislative Assembly is dedicated to new legislation and amending existing legislation, while only addressing other important matters in a superficial manner. Cummins told those gathered at the Aspen River

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ast week, John Cummins, leader of the provincial Conservative Party, took time out from a busy schedule to speak to a small gathering at the Aspen Lodge. His speech lasted about 17 minutes and then he took questions from the floor. Questions about salaries for crown corporation executives, vote splitting, increased funding for northern communities. Then came the question, “What are we going to do about the native situation?” This question obviously resonated with some in attendance who did fist pumps to acknowledge the question was an important concern for them. Native situation? Indeed the inequalities are all too often evident, even in Smithers. The face of homelessness in Smithers tends to be an aboriginal face. In schools, achievement levels and retention rates for aboriginal students tend to be lower than their non-aboriginal classmates. What about the shameful legacy of residential schools? What about the Tahltan who have been struggling for decades to protect their land and water, land and water we all depend on? The weight of the evidence does suggest there is a native situation. But that is not what the question implied, rather the question implied that B. C.’s First Nations are a thorn in the side of your average non-aboriginal British Columbian, what with their blockades, wanting to control what happens on their traditional territories or for sleeping on our park benches. Cummins even blamed First Nations priority access to salmon fishing on the fact he had to sell a commercial fishing boat and license. I can see his point, the woes suffered by non-aboriginals stem directly from the actions of aboriginals. How much better would our lives be if they hadn’t gone to residential school, if they didn’t sleep on our park benches, if they didn’t fish our fish. We do have a situation, it’s called ignorance. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Will truth about budget die on Deficit Hill?

he B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell. Campbell’s exit had its roots in his 2009

fudge-it budget, which clung to an outdated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto makers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red. Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget. Clark gave a speech in Coquitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September the current-year deficit forecast jumped to $1.5 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. Now coal prices and shipments are

GUEST VIEW Carman Graf down and the real estate market has slowed, pinching the flow of cash from the property purchase tax. I erred in a previous column, saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so, the $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget.

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This means the current deficit is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early answer in his September financial statement, projecting a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year, even though liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the PST returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1

billion. That’s odd, former finance minister Kevin Falcon said the transition back to PST would lead to an annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Editor: This Christmas Editor: is shaping up to Congratulations be a dark one for to the Bulkley the world’s poorest Valley Classical citizens. Strings Society on CIDA is facing the successful and draconian budget highly enjoyable cuts, 41 per cent of production of the which will effect Vivaldi Concerto last assistance directed weekend. to the world’s The residents of most impoverished the Bulkley Valley countries. are very proud of According to the large number of CIDA Minister talented musicians Fantino, aid will in our area, but now be linked to the concerto at the projects benefiting Smithers Canadian the Canadian mining Reformed Church industry. reached a new high. To make a bad Thank you for situation worse, a very pleasurable the Conservative evening. government recently Jim Senka blocked Bill 398, Judy Senka which would have Smithers allowed cheap

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generic life-saving medicine to save millions of people in the developing world, at no cost to Canada. This trifecta of shame makes me wonder just what Mr. Harper has against the world’s poor. Not since 1939, when Canada refused entry to a shipload of Jewish refugees, has Canada so willfully and malignantly turned it’s back on those in need. Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Mz. Judged magnificent Editor: Am I dreaming? Am I still in Vegas? One would think so after being superbly entertained at the ritzy, glitzy Mz. Judged pageant at the Hudson Bay Lodge. Good heavens all the contestants were stunning in their manner of modeling of bathing suits and gowns and extraordinary in their talents. As the evening

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progressed, I noticed there was such a support of each other and thought once out of their heels and lipstick, the time and energy these guys put into this event is such an example of the wonders that can be accomplished throughout all our walks of life. Thanks for showing us a first class event. Moreover, thanks for showing us by your examples the extraordinary mentors you are for all of us.

Well done gentlemen. Under the circumstances of this event gentle men speaks volumes in how you can choose to be. At this point, this is the only way I can communicate as I have strained my vocal chords and lost my voice cheering for all of you. Finally, I sure could use some tips on how you all were so transformed. I was bedazzled by your beauty, both inside and out. Shannon Miller Smithers

Give government a break

Editor: (re: Letter to Stephen Harper, Interior News, Nov. 14, 2012). Ms. Havard is concerned about the way, she feels, Stephen Harper is making deals with the Chinese to give away our natural resources just to gain more power and prestige for himself. Does anyone ever stop to think of the demands being made on our current government? More money is required by our health services, education, seniors, indigenous people, you name it. It’s all give-me, give-me without a thought of where the money is to come from. See BREAK on p. A8

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Wolf numbers alarming BREAK from A7 Don’t say, “Tax the rich.” Our rich have a nasty habit of investing their money offshore where our tax people can’t touch it, or else they quietly fold up their tents and steal away to greener pastures. I sincerely hope that Mr. Harper and company will have the wisdom and the courage to negotiate trade deals with whoever that will benefit all responsible Canadians, and still preserve our free and comfortable way of life. I trust that our government will do the right thing. Alice Doll Smithers

Wolf population needs culling Editor: I am an 81-year-old hunter. Jjudging from my many years experience, plus what I’m hearing from other hunters, the wolf problem needs to be addressed before it is too late to save what game we have left. Most of us hunters will agree that the wolf population can’t be controlled by hunting alone because hunters seldom see wolves while hunting because of their

OFF THE WIRE Wildfire protection funding change helps communities VICTORIA B.C. municipalities, regional districts and First Nations will soon get more help to protect their communities and local infrastructure from wildfire threats, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced last week. In April 2011, the ministry announced new funding of $25 million for the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative, to support the development of community wildfire protection plans (CWPPs) and fuel management projects in interface areas where urban development borders on forested lands. The Union of B.C. Municipalities administers the funding, distributing

grants to communities on behalf of the B.C. government. Fuel management is the ongoing process of mitigating the risk of wildfire damage by reducing the amount of waste wood, tree needles, brush and other flammable material that could fuel a grassland fire or forest fire. The costsharing formula for operational fuel reduction treatments funded through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative will change effective Jan. 1, 2013. The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative will pay 90 per cent of the project cost, with an annual cap of $400,000 for municipalities and First Nations and an annual cap of $600,000 for regional districts.

cunning nature, except when they become overpopulated like now. The number of wolves shot and or seen by my hunting friends this year is alarming. Bab Karrer Smithers

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Skeena Salmon Management Much Improved Fisheries and Oceans Canada managers, both locally and provincially, are to be commended for significant improvements in their management of Skeena River salmon. Mandated harvest reductions in recent years have allowed several weak sockeye populations to begin recovery. The Skeena has also seen stronger returns and protection of other species. Unfortunately, many salmon populations remain severely depressed and further management actions are needed to ensure they are protected and rebuilt. Such actions are not only in the long-term best interest of our wild salmon economy, they are also required by eco-certification bodies, Canada’s Wild Salmon Policy, and constitutional obligations to First Nations. We recognize that reducing the marine harvest has had an impact on commercial fishermen and coastal communities. Those whose livelihoods and way of life have been affected deserve support, and DFO needs the resources and mandate to address these issues. Fortunately, conservation measures have brought economic benefits elsewhere in the Skeena. Upriver First Nations are seeing significant economic benefits and rebuilding of salmon runs they once depended on for food. Skeena salmon can continue to sustain us into the future if management decisions are made based on sound science. Let’s give DFO credit for doing so. Greg Knox SkeenaWild Conservation Trust

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Salvation Army campaign makes change year-round By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Elsbeth Fielding, left and Emily McGiffin lead a group of dedicated volunteers accepting and sorting food and cash donations at the Smithers and Moricetown Christmas Hamper headquarters in the Smithers Mall next to ScotiaBank. Percy N. Hébert photo

Christmas hampers need filling By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

here are empty boxes waiting to be filled and modest piles of food in an empty space in the Smithers Mall. With just 13 days to go until Christmas, the space is occupied by the 29th edition of the Smithers and Moricetown Christmas Hamper campaign and coordinators Elsbeth Fielding and Emily McGiffin hope to exceed last year’s donations. Not because of greed, but because of need.

Last year the campaign collected enough food and cash to fill 320 hampers to help more than 1,100 residents of Moricetown, Smithers and Telkwa. This year, there are 200 applications already in hand with a week to go before the deadline. Fielding, arrived in Smithers from Yellowknife, NWT a short four months ago, but she’s already dipped her toes into community service. “I’ve always been involved with non-profit organizations, so I thought the skills I have would be

useful,” Fielding said. “It feels good to help people who need help,” Fielding said. Although donations of all dried goods are most welcome, Fielding explained there are some foods that tend to be neglected by donors. “Peanut butter cooking oil and boxed cereals tend to be the items required, but typically not an obvious choice from the donor’s point of view, Fielding said. Community service is also part of McGiffin’s experience, having worked on a housing project for

Smithers Community Services. That experience, McGiffin said, made her decision to work at the Christmas Hamper an easy one. “It’s a great program and a great organization to work with,” she said. “I really enjoy doing this.” The depot, next to the ScotiaBank is open Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last day for donation is December 22. For information call 250-847-4494, or e-mail champers@scsa.ca.

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You’ve seen them around town, they’ve come to symbolize the arrival of the holiday season. This year is no different as volunteers are out manning donation buckets for The Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Drive. Although the campaign lasts just a few short weeks, the money raised is used throughout the year to affect change for the good and to help cover costs, Rick Apperson, ministry director of the Smithers Salvation Army, said. The goal is $25,000, but usually the campaign raises around $30,000, Apperson said. Apperson, a sixyear veteran with The Salvation Army in Smithers and Houston, said the money is put to good use, including the purchase of food, soup and supplies for the Salvation drop in centre, overhead, as well as sending about 14 youths to summer camp. Just a few weeks into the campaign, Apperson said the community support in the form of donations has been great. This year, indications are $30,000 may not be enough as Apperson has seen a 70 per cent increase in the amount of food distributed and a 30 per cent increase in the number of adults accessing the food bank for the first time. “In September, between Houston and Smithers, we had 100 new people access the food bank,” Apperson said. “We’re seeing a lot more working poor. “Their paycheques just aren’t making it.” There are still some two-hour slots unfilled, Apperson said. Anyone willing to donate a bit of time to man a kettle station is encouraged to call Apperson at 250-847-1501.

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Last Friday, the Moricetown Band and the Office of the Wet’suwet’en hosted a community information session for negotiators to outline benefits of the proposed 463-kilometre Pacific Trail Pipeline project. However, some members, including Unist’ot’en representatives, were not interested in anything offered and at times the crowd determined the direction of the session. Duane Mitchell began the meeting by detailing the meeting’s purpose. “What we’re here for is to gather information,” Mitchell said. “This helps us decide where we go from here.” Robert Metsc with Havlik Metsc Ltd., a firm specializing in negotiating with First Nations since 1993, began his presentation by letting the audience know who he was representing. “I am lead negotiator for the First Nations Limited Partnership, here to speak for the 15 First Nations that have signed the limited partnership agreement,” Metsc said. The FNLP was signed by 15 nations before 2009 including, the Haisla, Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla, Kitselas and Skin Tyee Nations. The Wet’suwet’en have yet to agree to terms. Metsc and fellow presenter Albert Hudec were hired to formalize an agreement between all interested parties concerning the proposed PTP pipeline, which stretches from Summit Lake, B.C. to the Kitimat LNG plant. EOG Resources Canada Inc., Apache Canada Ltd. and Encana Corporation are the industry signees to the PTP FNLP agreement. “Our job was to get the most benefits for the First Nations and to do that we need to separate the benefits from the politics.” Metsc moved on to environmental and export certificates that have already been issued by B.C. “At this point, they tend to be more or less rubber stamped by the province,” Metsc said. Environmental assessment on the area the proposed PTP project may cross started in 2005. The B.C. government approved the pipeline in 2008 and Canada approved the project in 2009. Immediately upon signing the agreement the Wet’suwet’en would receive $313,200, which is 10.44 per cent of the $3,000,000 the B.C. government invested in the FNLP. The $2,686,800 difference having already been delivered to FNLP signees. Participants at the information session were told the potential cash flow to FNLP signees, estimated over 30 years, is $200 million.

That means nearly $21 million would land in Wet’suwet’en coffers. Several community members stood up to voice their concerns about the FNLP agreement and PTP project. “One thing that has to be learned about our government is the title holders are the hereditary chiefs,” Stanley Morris, Wet’suwet’en chief, said. “We have to be negotiated with.” Metsc mentioned that no permits are needed for the PTP project to move ahead and the only reason construction didn’t start when the environmental permits were issued was the Haisla Nation and other involved parties didn’t have the start-up capital. “There are no permits on Wet’suwet’en territory right now,” Mike Ridsdale, Office of the Wet’suwet’en environmental assessment coordinator, said in response. Warner Naziel, who made an hours-long trip from a blockade against PTP on Unitst’ot’en territory, let the negotiators know how 50 per cent of the proposed PTP pipeline crosses their land. “Any industry or government has to have meaningful consultation with the people, that’s hereditary chiefs and their membership, not Bands or Tribal Councils,” Naziel said. Five-hundred conditions are outlined in the B.C. Environmental Assessment package, which all industrial projects must abide, but Dave deWit, Office of the Wet’suwet’en natural resource manager, says that’s not enough. “Above and beyond the 500 conditions is the fact there’s no process to review a company’s compliance with those conditions,” deWit said. “For us there wasn’t enough information in the environmental assessment to determine potential environmental impacts of these projects. “We’re attempting to create that process currently.” deWit added that the environmental research was conducted in 2006, a dry year and as such not indicative of an average salmon population. “Nature is a dynamic system and you can’t take an environmental snapshot in time and base a decision on that snapshot.”

The Smithers Figure Skating Club would like to thank Bandstra Trucking and the Smithers Mall for the transportation of the Christmas Trees and the space to sell them.

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Thirteen new deputy sheriffs have been added to the ranks of the B.C. Sheriff Service, helping to fulfil government’s commitment to strengthen the court system, announced Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. “Sheriffs are an important part of our justice system, and we are proud of the long and distinguished service they have provided to British Columbians,” Bond said. “By training these new sheriffs, we are helping to alleviate pressures in the courts and ensure B.C. courthouses are safe and secure.” Over the past two years, B.C.’s sheriff service has grown by 15 per cent, increasing the number of sheriffs serving British Columbians from 465 to 533. The addition of 13 new deputy sheriffs brings the total to 36 hired this year. The deputy sheriffs graduated last month from the sheriff academy at the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) in New Westminster, where they received extensive training for their role in the safe and orderly operation of court proceedings. Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs work in 45 courthouses and 44 circuit courts in communities throughout the province. Their main responsibilities include providing prisoner escorts between courthouses, correctional centres and police lock-up facilities, courthouse and courtroom security, including the management of courthouse lockup facilities, jury management and providing protection services to government, as well as threat assessment to ministries.

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“A strong justice system requires support on a number of fronts, and the addition of these new sheriff resources will ensure that courtrooms continue to run in an orderly and safe manner,” Chief Sheriff Dave Maedel said. “Our graduates complete rigorous and challenging training at the Justice Institute before being deployed to locations across the province where they will work with their more than 500 colleagues.” The deputy sheriffs have been assigned throughout B.C. with the Lower Mainland receiving nine auxiliary sheriffs and Prince George, Terrace and Nelson each receiving one full-time sheriff.

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manager, said. The shelter’s outreach worker also supports renters by helping them get food and communicates with power and gas companies and landlords. There are also six rental units managed by SCC for BCH above the shelter. SCC also organizes Volunteer Smithers which helps connect volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, such as, an English as a second language tutor, the Smithers Art gallery or Smithers Community Radio, CICK. For more information contact Smithers Community Services at 250847-9515 or e-mail volunteer@scsa.ca or visit www.scsa.ca.

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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. 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. The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting will be on January 19, 2013 at the Pioneer Activity Centre, 7:30pm. Contact Megan at 846-9854 for more information.

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Hamper, a great way to set things right for the New Year. Attended the Memorial for the Montreal Massacre victims, held in the courtyard in front of the Library. 23 years ago, Dec. 6, 1989, 14 women students at the École Polytechnique were killed, 13 other students wounded by a lone gunman. It was the worst single-day massacre in Canadian history,

an event made worse by the fact that women were the specific targets of the semi-automatic riflewielding killer. Speakers, Shelley Browne from Nathan Cullen’s office, Mayor Taylor Bachrach, Cristina Soto, Wally Bergen. 31 present, nearly half men, an important reminder of the impact of violence. Check out a HEAL e-brief, chock full of good information at www.healbc.ca. Denmark has a philosophy of elder care: every man and woman, no matter how ill they are, has the right to choose how they want to live. Maintaining independence and dignity with age is important, I can testify to that! Listen to a CBC radio documentary by Karin Wells, reporting on Denmark’s forward thinking in treating

dementia patients. Have you ever gone into another room for something and forget what you came for? Blame the doorway which acts as an event boundary. Entering a new room can make it hard to recall a decision you made in the other room. Audacity, a free audio editing program for broadcast and print journalism. A great program, can be used to record family, community stories, memoirs, sounds and other audio applications At the Library, a free Audacity workshop, December 14, 10:30 – 11:30, sponsored by the Library and CICK Community Radio (93.9FM). Closing with: Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth. - Benjamin Disraeli

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pcoming: December 14, the Lions’ Skate with Santa at the Arena. Same day the Remax Free Swim with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Wondering what to give for teen, suggestions would be a gift certificate to a movie or to the pool. Applications for a hamper are at the Smithers Community Services Association office on Railway. Bring ID and proof of your address. Those living in Moricetown can pick up an application at the Band Office. A neat word: biblioklept – a person who steals books. That being said it is Food for Fines time at the Library until December 20. Pay off your overdue fines with a donation of nonperishable food items, for the Christmas

The Christmas Hamper Drop-off Depot is at the Smithers Mall. (Zellers / Scotia Bank) Hours are 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday To nominate a family for a hamper please drop by.

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Re/Max Swim for Food 6-8:30pm free admission with a donation to the hamper.

Pictured above are the Christmas in the Valley winners for 2012... Laural Witt and Dan Herrington with S.M.A. president Kelly Ehalt. They were among the hundreds of people out on the street enjoying the traditional kick-off to the Christmas Season brought to you by the Smithers Merchants Association. There was some $1500 raised from the Silent Wreath Auction for the Christmas Hamper Fund, Dawn to Dusk garnering the largest amount. The Smithers Volunteer Fire Department collected $600 from hot dog & hot chocolate sales with that money also going to the Hamper Fund. Thank you to all who attended and who were so generous. Have a very Merry Christmas !

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THE ENTREPRENEUR Stephen Dykstra refuses to let life pass him by

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Gainful employment is something we all strive for. Some excel and some maintain, but Stephen Dykstra, went above and beyond the expectations of any employer. More than ten years ago High Roads Community Services started a program to help developmentally delayed individuals find employment by partnering with local businesses. Dykstra was one of their first placements. “My first job was at Extra Foods and I just surpassed ten years,” he said. “When I started working there it was Super Value and I was working in produce.” “But now I work groceries.” Dykstra, a humble person at heart, said at the time he didn’t count on getting a job but after High Roads helped him find Extra Foods, he never looked back. Now, ten years later, he says the best part about his job is

the people he works with. “I really enjoy working at Extra Foods and everyone I work with and they enjoy working with me,” he said Last summer Dykstra started a second job working at the Hudson Bay Lodge, bell-hopping and working in the restaurant preparing tables and for banquets. High Roads supported employment program has been part of the organization since its inception. The program was developed to help individuals prepare resumes and provide a liaison with employers to build a long-lasting relationship with their employee. Leeann Herrington, director of the program, said several businesses in Smithers have partnered with High Roads for their employment services program and the response has been really positive. “In the last year we’ve placed nine individuals, which is huge,” she said.

“That really tells me the community is really progressing forward and opening their minds up to the possibility. “I’ve had employers come to me now and ask if we have any individuals that would be suitable for a job. They’re really considering us as a viable work resource.” Working two jobs, it’s hard to believe anyone could start another small business on the side, but Dykstra found a way to incorporate his passion as a business selling prints of his photographs. Dykstra, among other things, is also an accomplished photographer and sells prints of landscapes and portraits. “I love photography, I believe I inherited it from my dad,” Dykstra said. Dykstra and his dad go on hikes and outdoor adventures and he always takes along his camera. “He’s the epitome of the entrepreneur spirit. “He’s had success in selling those, he really strives to make

it work. “He’s not happy sitting back and letting life pass by, he gets out there and makes it happen.” Dykstra is just as hard working as any other, however when he gets an idea in his head, he sees it through to the end. He is, always pushing to see what is possible, setting up a bike trip to Houston all on his own. “One great aspect of the program is we’re looking for employment at regular wage,” Leeann said. “It enables the individual to have a better lifestyle and they have more time and freedom to pursue other aspects like photography.” Leeann said the money disabled individuals get from the government doesn’t provide enough and finding employment really elevates the quality of life for that individual. “The community has just had an amazing response to our programs and the social enterprise as well, it’s been really well received and we just want to keep moving

Stephen Dykstra polishes some cutlery at the Hudson Bay Lodge. Dykstra got a second job working at Hudson Bay Lodge last summer and said the best part of the job is the people he works with. Dan Mesec photo

forward with that,” she said. At the moment Dykstra is showing no signs of slowing down. He just hopes to

spend more time on his photography in the future and keep working hard. “At this point it’s hard to say but I just hope I’ll become

more successful later in life,” he said. If you’re interested in viewing some of Dykstra’s work, email him at outdoorphotolinks@yahoo.com

Community Calendar Complete a Survey for the Smithers Telkwa Rural OCP Review! A survey has been prepared to collect information from local residents so that we can understand how the rural community feels about land use and development issues. The survey results play a very important role in the OCP update process. Your input matters! Online Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AreaAOCPSurvey The online survey can also be accessed through the RDBN’s website at www.rdbn.bc.ca. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Smithers and Telkwa libraries and municipal offices. Completed paper surveys can be dropped off at the local municipal office or mailed to the RDBN. Stay informed by watching the RDBN website www.rdbn.bc.ca for updates on the OCP review process and check your local newspaper for OCP related public meetings.

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Remax Christmas Hamper FREE Swim, Friday, Dec. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy for the Christmas hamper. BV Regional Pool and Recreation Centre. BVFMS Coffeehouse Fundraiser, Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at the Old Church, Smithers. Featured performers: Jenny Lester and Boys of the Bush, also “open mic.” $5 members, $7 nonmembers. A Time of Rebirth, Dec. 15, 7-11 p.m. at Grendel Place. A fundraiser event featuring Mark Perry, Edi Young and Eric Anderson. Poetry by David Cody. Tickets $15 at Mountain Eagle Books or at the door. 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. BV Toastmasters will meet Monday, Dec. 17, for the final Table Topics session of the year. Rm 401, SSS. All welcome. Check BV Toastmasters Facebook page or call Mark Edwards 250-847-3828.

Food for Fines at the Smithers Public Library. Now until Thursday, Dec. 20 pay off your library overdue fines with a donation of non-perishable food items for the Christmas Hamper Program. Carol sing at Round Lake Hall Friday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Contributions of goodies are welcome! For more info. contact Zita at 250-846-9342. 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. New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance at Round Lake Hall. Authentic Indian buffet served & dancing. $25 until Dec. 22, Interior Stationery, Mountain Eagle Books, and Betsy at BV Home Centre. No tickets at the door. No minors. www. roundlakebc.com. BV Remembers 2012 at the BV Museum now until January. Skiing Around Hudson Bay Mountain from 1950-1980 in Safeway’s Café Area presented by the BV Museum now until January.

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owl sightings lately. Saw whet owls have been seen at Round Lake. Also in this area the snowy owls have made an appearance. A traveler along the Alaska Highway saw a Golden Eagle near Liard hot springs. That area is a special place with a very interesting climate. Same thing at the hot springs in Atlin. I am told that the redpolls have turned up in this region. They had been reported earlier in the northeast. A reader sent along some great ideas for a bird activity for children. An outdoor tree can create all sorts of interest for the birds and the observers. How about stringing some popcorn and cranberries? Peanut butter

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Roxi Dykstra, left, with the help of Laura WimbushHols and Sharon Carrington led more than 110 singers and 16 musicians in a very well received presentation of Vivaldi’s Concerto, Magnificat and Gloria. Percy N. Hébert photos

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12 wrestlers to practice with that gave her the confidence and skill It was a grappling needed to be successful good time at the in the northern zone Smithers Secondary right from the get go. Wrestling Invitational But the quiet grade last week as northwest 10 said wrestling isn’t teams battled it out on for everyone. the mats at SSS vying “Wrestling, you for the top spot in the really have to be into zone. it to keep motivated to It was a successful go to practices so that’s tournament for definitely one of the Smithers, placing harder things about it,” second overall with 77 she said. point. Despite the growth Last week the in wrestling the Gryphons wrestling northwest zone team travelled to Prince is still relatively small George and dominated and doesn’t really the competition a highabout quality ofthe powder It’s always have been posting three gold competition. medal victories, Devon Schell said the Ambridge, Jamie zone is pretty small in Tersago and Alex terms of athletes so Schell. the competition isn’t “It wasn’t a super really that difficult hard competition in for Smithers at the PG, but it was a good moment. experience to get lots But said the real of fights in,” Schell focus is on the Lower said. Mainland team which When Schell was they see at provincials Alix Schell pins her opponent to the floor during the 2012 Smithers Wrestling Invitational at Smithers Secondary School in Grade 8 she had a regularly. Saturday Afternoon. Smithers placed second overall at the tournament. Dan Mesec photo strong group of Grade See MAT on Page B2 Smithers / Interior News

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Eric Holland takes down his Houston Secondary opponent hard to the mat. Unfortunately Holland would lose the match and place 4th overall in the boys 78kg division.

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Wrestling not for timid MAT from B1 She said the toughest part of wrestling at the moment is staying in fighting shape and keeping up with training as the season progresses. “Right now the toughest thing is staying in shape, working on skills and getting more comfortable in matches,”Schell said. Coach Mike Richey said wrestling in the region is always on a cycle and Smithers is no different. Three years ago SSS won the high school championships, now all those athletes have graduated and he new talent is making it’s way through the ranks and holding their own. “The older kids are

role-models for the younger kids and what were working on is just basics,” he said. “Good body position, basic technique and good fitness is what we work on with our athletes.” In Prince George SSS won both the most outstanding boy and girl of the competition, however Richey said there’s nothing spectacular about their approach to each match. “If you watch them, they’re not doing anything particularly fancy it’s just basics with few errors, we try and cut down on errors,” Richey said. In the 51-54kg boys division, Alex Weme placed first followed by

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Skins curling in Smithers By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Smithers Curling Club got things off to a good start with their skins cash-spiel that saw four teams battle it out for prize money Sunday afternoon. With only four teams in the tournament it wasn’t the clubs largest season opener event but definitely exciting nonetheless. “It’s just a bonus coming first, the nice thing about skins curling is you get to play every end you can’t get blown out, every end is worth money so you can’t get blown out,” Ron Vanderstar said. Vanderstar said in the past they’ve had several team registered to play in the skins cashspiel but lately numbers have dwindled because most people thinks it’s a little more serious when your playing for money. Not true, said Vanderstar, it just adds

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a bit more excitement and fun to the game and besides it’s a lot of curling for one day. “We just don’t have enough people really fired up about curling,” he said. “It is a little more serous than our fun bonspiels but the people who come out to these bonspiels are people

who like to curl because of curling reasons and enjoy the camaraderie and social aspect of the game.” After three draws and all the dust settled the Ron Vanderstar rink would pull out a first place victory winning $166, followed by the Len Vanderstar rink placing second and

winning $116 in prize money. The Maskiewich rink placed third with $95 in prize money followed by the Parker rink in fourth winning $39. The Smithers Curling Club hosts league night every Wednesday and drop-in Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m..

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The Smithers Steelheads had a bit of an off night last week against the Houston Luckies, edging them only 5-3 in what was the tightest game they’ve played so far this season. Hard out of the gate the Luckies were all over the Steelheads, getting several chances before the Steelheads could even break out of their zone. Despite them being flat-footed, the Steelheads were the first on the board with a goal from Ian Smith, three minutes into the game. However, halfway through the first, the Luckies had capitalized on a give-a-way in front of the Steelhead net and a two on one to take the lead from the Steelheads for the first time this season at 2-1. But the Steelheads quickly countered, scoring two unanswered goals to make the score 3-2 going into the second. With a short bench the Steelheads felt the pressure well into the second as Houston tied in up at three. But, the Steelheads weren’t about to let their Bulkley Valley rivals win on their own turf and returned the favor again scoring two unanswered goals in the third to clinch the tight match 5-3. “This was a great game for us, we needed a game like this,” Steelheads coach Tom DeVries said. “Whether we were a bit too relaxed or Houston really wanted to take it to us, it was awesome to see.” So far this season the Steelheads have been good about getting key players out to each game, however this week they saw a short bench that could have spelled defeat

if they were up against tougher competition like the 10 and 3 Kitimat Ice Demons. But DeVries said the game was good prep for next weeks game against Quesnel. “The last few games we’ve walked away with them, so to have better competition tonight is great to see and it was good to get ready for Quesnel next week.” Luckies forward, Cole Hazel said if Houston can just play like they did against the Steelheads, they’ll win every game. “I think we played harder, they had a short bench and we took advantage of that and out worked them everywhere,” he said.

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“If we play like this against any other team we’ll win, if we play the same way against Smithers we’ll win every game.” The Luckies went

on to win against the Omenica Ice 4-2 Saturday night. The Luckies now sit in second place in their division with a 3-8 record. The Steelheads con-

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man looks lustfully at a woman, he already commits adultery with her in his heart. Do you entertain such thoughts? The same goes for our attitude toward authority, our desire for riches (greed), etc. Outwardly things look fine, but in our heart things exist that shouldn’t be there. Jesus shows that in the very core of our beings we are sinners. It is only by God’s goodness that we do any good and that there is any good in this world. Mercifully, he restrains evil in others and us. Actually, we do see what happens when people consistently reject this truth and pull against God’s restraints. There are societies in parts of the world where evil has become far more outward, where there are drug wars, rampant crime, tyrannical government, fraud, theft, abuse, marital unfaithfulness, war, etc. The truth is, we all do need a Saviour. Thank God for Christmas.

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The Bulkley Valley Credit Union Smithers Atom team came out on top this weekend at the annual atom hockey tournament at the Smithers Civic Arena, in one of the closes games of the season. Following a round robin that saw both the Hazelton Bulldogs and Credit Union Smithers post perfect records of 3-0 they went on to meet each other in the gold medal round. Flying out hard Hazelton quickly took the lead well into the first period out shooting Smithers and forcing the puck into their zone. Early in the second, Smithers showed they’re still alive by squeaking one past the Hazelton net minder to tie the game at 2-2. Halfway through the second period, a funny bounce shot from the blueline came off the top of the net and landed in front of the Smithers net, wide open Hazelton capitalized and took the led 3-2. But Smithers forced the Hazelton Bulldogs into their own territory and suffer another puck in the net to tie it again at 3-3. Both teams would score one more before the period was over, starting the third with a score of 4-4. The game would go back and forth, 5-5, then 6-6 with only four minutes to play in the game. As the clock began to wined down, Smithers found an opening on a power play with only a minute-anda-half to play, and drove the puck into the Hazleton net to make it 7-6. Hazelton came very close, with only seconds to spare with a pass in front of an open net but just could get a handle on the puck as the final horn blew. “I thought the whole weekend was just awesome,” Hazelton coach, Rejean Jack said. “We were battling hard, they got us once already this year so we wanted this one bad

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The Gitksan Government Commission (GGC) held its annual general meeting last Wednesday to let community members know about what it has done over the past year and what is planned down the road. Directors from all sectors provided reports on social development, lands, litigation, band membership and education, among others. Although few community members from the four local Bands covered by the GGC (Gitanyow, Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell and Kispiox) attended, the comprehensive meeting shed light on potential changes, which would put all GGC planning in jeopardy. A B.C. organization called The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC),

a provincial organization lobbying for increased First Nations content in B.C. schools, reached a hiccup in negotiations regarding a provincial jurisdiction agreement that would give control to First Nations over their local education. GGC Education Advisor, Marj McRae, made sure to highlight how detrimental she thinks the FNESC jurisdiction agreement could be. “This is the erosion of essential and mandatory services to our people,” Marj said, referencing a national policy implementation. “Prime Minister Harper has launched a major First Nations termination plan and the education process advanced by FNESC and Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada are vehicles used to implement this plan.” AANDC, formerly Indian

and Northern Affairs Canada, is the branch of the federal government designated to administer services guaranteed in the Indian Act, including responsibility for providing adequate education for all Aboriginal people in Canada. The main reason the FNESC jurisdiction agreement is viewed as detrimental is because of a clause that would make any Band Council signee responsible for providing its own funding after five years. Local Gitxsan organizations opted to retain their Indian Act privileges. “Thank the good Creator that the GGC and the [Gitxsan Wet’suwet’en Education Society] had the insight to not only question the process,” Marj said, “but to decline from participating.” But the Canadian government may have found a way around any such move. See AGM on p. C2

Marj McRae warns of a federal plan to dissolve the Indian Act, which could mean an end to government’s essential service responsibilities to First Nations people across Canada. Jerome turner photo

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Last year’s work presented by GGC AGM from p. C1 A national First Nations Education Act, including a transfer of jurisdiction of financial responsibilities, is set to have a touring schedule regarding public consultation meetings before the new year. Despite the likelihood of the dissolution of the Indian Act, the GGC has forged ahead within the existing federal framework. Multi-year funding agreements began in 2010, but by 2014 no surplus

in any program will be permitted, meaning any amount left at the end of a fiscal year will be clawed back by AANDC, Diane McRae, GGC executive director and finance manager said. “Bands have got to ensure, in the meantime, that they’re following their fiveyear plan.” AANDC demanded multi-year plans be developed by all bands in Canada. Sandra Harris, GGC

social development advisor, has projects either operating currently or ready to begin, including, The Active Measures - Bridges to Success project geared to train people on social assistance to build skills applicable for the local job market. The project currently has $977,000 at its disposal. Heather Barnes, GGC registry administrator discussed Band membership, new status cards and registration.

Registration only occurs if parents put the names of their children in to the proper band office, she explained, any transfer of membership must be approved by Band council after a review of an individual’s transfer package. New status cards that will double as passports to the U.S. will be available in the near future, Barnes said. For more information call the Gitksan Government Commission at 250-842-2248 or visit www.gitxsangc.com.

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The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

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The Kispiox Valley Rodeo Club would like wish everyone who helped to make their rodeo a success a Very Merry Christmas! Saddle Bronc: More Core Drilling Bare Back: Budge Winter See you all next year!! Bull Riding: Hoskins Ford 2012 Rodeo Sponsors

Team Roping: Bell Brothers & More Core Ladies Barrels: More Core Wild Horse Race: Bulkley Electric Steer Wrestling: Hawk Air Breakaway Roping: Chris Thornley & Smithers Lumber Yard Wild Cowhide Race: The Jimmy McCrae Family Tie Down Roping: Driftwood Diamond Drilling Jr. Barrel Racing: BV Credit Union Admin & Community Supporters Jr. Steer Riding: Smithers Feed Store & McDonalds Store & N.W. Guides Jr. Breakaway Roping: Bulkley Browser Mutton Busting: Chuck Johnson Wild Pony Race: Bulkley Electric Pee Wee Barrels: Frontier Chrysler Rescue Race: Kispiox Fishing Company Stick Horse Race: Kitwanga General Store Ride & Lead: Bearclaw Lodge Calf Scramble: Firesteel Contracting Musical Chairs: Sawyer Smith Open Pole Bending: Beertema’s/Point One 8 Queen Contest: More Core Drilling, Ay Equestian, Mercedes Beans, Hi Tech Appaloosas, Smithers Feed Store, Cloud 9 Esthetics Tough Enough To Wear Pink: Rayz Board Shop, Robin’s Nest, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Jude Hobensheild, Pharmasave, Heartstrings, Sedaz Lingerie, Safeway, Skeena Bakery Men’s Sportsmanship: Marcella Love Ladies Sportsmanship: Old Town Cold Beer & Liquor Store Jr. Sportsmanship: Kispiox Valley Rodeo Club All Around Cowboy: Chevron Town Pantry All Around Cowgirl: Birdbud All Around Jr.: Upper Skeena Development Center Western Idol Contest: All West Glass & Gitanmaax Gas Bar Chute Gates: Aardvark, Pete Vandergaag, Canadian Helicopters, North West Fuel, Chevron Town Pantry Announcer: More Core Drilling Rodeo Clown: More Core Drilling Ambulance: More Core Drilling Stock Contractor: More Core Drilling Other Sponsors: Hook & Line Guiding, P/E Ranch, Billabong, Green Horn Trucking, Roy H. Vickers, R.C.M.P., Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, Mattson Contracting, Olson Silver Buckles, Hi Tech Drilling, Katie Sullivan & the Hazelton Rainmakers, Cybernet, Mary Roth, Henry at All West Glass, Graham Larson, Smokescreen, River’s Edge Campground, McCully Creek Cattle Company, Eagle Dancer Enterprises, Daybreak Farms, Ernst Muigg, Geraco, The Paddy Wesley Family and Bob Smith. Our sincere apologies to Bulkley Electric! We printed B.V. Electric as a sponsor in our program instead of them. Bulkley Electric has contributed $5,000 over the last two years, which has paid for both the Wild Horse Race and the Kids Wild Pony Race, crowd favourites! Thanks so much Bulkley Electric for your continued support for the sport of rodeo!! Thanks to Bill Blackwater for welcoming everyone to the Traditional Territory of Wips Ma-uus.

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Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When: Thursday, December 13, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in Smithers on Thursday, December 13. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 5 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The area affected is from 19th Avenue to Columbia Street between Highway 16 and the Bulkley River, Victoria Drive, and south of Highway 16 between Tatlow Road and 19th Avenue. To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven. For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or

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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.

Lost & Found FOUND: Gold Earring in the Smithers Liquor Store parking lot on Nov. 2. Please call 250847-8798. FOUND: Young male dog, Husky cross, found on Hwy 16 between Smithers and Moricetown Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Wearing green, nylon collar. More info 250-847-3749.

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St. Joseph’s School is seeking a temporary, part-time Teacher for Grade 5 The position will start February 4th, and end June 30th, 2013. Applicants must hold, or be eligible Ior, %& certiÀcation. A commitment to Catholic education is essential and some background in Religious Education is desirable. A letter of application, accompanied by supporting documents and the names of three references, including your Pastor, if applicable, should be forwarded by January 3rd, 2013, to the following address or email: Rosemary McKenzie, Principal St Joseph’s School Box 454, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-9402 Email: stjosephs@telus.net

In Memoriam

Leo Patrice Tremblay March 1, 1918 - November 26, 2012

Randy Stephen Glaim Feb. 15, 1967 to Dec. 12, 2007

5 years have come and gone since you were tragically taken from us and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and miss you. So much was left undone and will never be finished. You were our “Rock” Randy Glaim Sr. Always on our minds, Forever in our hearts, Love, Randy Jr., Rickey, Rylan and Cindy

Terry Parminter June 3, 1941 - Dec. 5, 2004

In Loving Memory Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Terry’s family

Born in the Qu’appelle Valley, Saskatchewan the sixth of nine children, Leo grew up on a farm and went to a oneroom school house. Life wasn’t always easy; his father passed when he was seven, the depression began when he was 11, and the war broke out when he was 21. Following three years service overseas, he returned home to the Qu’appelle Valley where he met his true love, Joyce Loveridge. They were married on January 12, 1955 in Saskatchewan and soon moved to Kitimat, B.C. where they raised their three children – Harvey, David and Janice. They lived 22 years in Kitimat where Leo worked as a welder/metal fabricator for Alcan. Leo tended his productive vegetable garden while Joyce cared for the expansive flower gardens. Leo was an avid reader, a Boy Scout Leader, loved to play horseshoes and cards, loved travelling and camping, and provided a safe and loving home for his family. After the kids were grown and gone Leo and Joyce moved back to the Qu’appelle – a place that gave him much joy. Twenty-two years there flew by. In 1999, they moved to Smithers to be closer to family and very quickly after arriving made fast friendships and enjoyed a busy social calendar. Leo was hard working, optimistic, always grateful, systematic, and generous with his time, energy, smiles and resources. His love for Joyce never faded and this was evident in his every action. He left an indelible mark on everyone he touched. “We Miss You.” Leo leaves behind his loving wife Joyce and three children, Harvey (Corry) Tremblay, David (Karin) Tremblay and Janice Tremblay; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held at the Pioneer Place Activity Center on December 7, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army at PO Box 4293, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 or the Canadian Wildlife Federation at 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON, K2M 2W1. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com

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Social Justice projects serve to inform

SJ12 from p. C4 “I didn’t know how many people are in poverty in this area,” he said. Michell’s classmates Celeste Nelson and Erin Wilson are also doing a shoe-related project on Thursday. Wilson and Nelson each hope to be able to collect a pair of shoes to display in front of the high school. Each pair will represent a person that has suffered gender abuse or violence in B.C. over the past year. Many people think violence and abuse are the outcome of a lack of understanding

and ability to communicate and Patrick Morgan may have come up with a way to avoid those very things. “It’s like a game where people have to talk to 50 other people in a week,” Morgan said. “They have to find a way to talk about how they are the same and also about how they are different” “I see some students in our school that shelter themselves and don’t talk to anybody, so hopefully this will help some of them.” Communication, rather, media is also the focus of Wyatt Chandler’s project.

“I am gonna make a workshop about media manipulation,” Chandler said. “How media can get some people to buy things or distract everyone from something important going on in one part of the world by bombarding us with something else.” He hopes for at least one change in behaviour on the part of his classmates. “I would like people to, maybe, rely on a source that isn’t Fox News after they go through the workshop.” Chandler doesn’t really have a format worked out yet, but he does have

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GATEWAY perspectives

Spill response plan the safety measures, and the selection criteria involved in the marine elements of the Gateway project — all of them intended to prevent an oil spill on water. I’ve also mentioned, in recent weeks, how Gateway’s marine safety program was examined by an independent risk-assessment group, which determined that the chances of a major spill are once in more than 15,000 years.

Although statistics and reports suggest a marine oil spill is unlikely, you want to know — what if one does occur? How will Gateway be prepared? While the chances are slim, we continue to develop a world-class marine response program. The Northern Gateway Project includes a spill response capacity that’s more than three times the Canadian regulation. And while the Canadian requirement for oil spill response is 72 hours plus travel time, our response time will be a fraction of that number — 6 to 12 hours in the marine channels. This is a significant increase to the response capability available to B.C.’s north coast. Additionally, for immediate response, our tug escorts will be

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We will store equipment, such as containment and absorbent booms, skimmers, and waste storage, in multiple well-maintained, readily accessible response bases, providing a wider area of coverage in a shorter amount of time. Barges will also be located throughout the marine channels for additional storage and equipment mobilization. We are committed to having staff, contractors, and partners in place to maintain that enhanced state of readiness. The Gateway project will likely never see a major marine oil spill. But if it does, we’ll be prepared to protect our coastline.

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

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

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is currently recruiting for the following position: Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, the candidate will provide efficient and courteous service to each guest and operate according to the policies, procedures and quality standards of the hotel to ensure the satisfaction of internal and external guests. Be a part Experience is an asset, however we are willing to train of a winning an enthusiastic, service-orientated individual. team! We offer competitive wages and great benefits. Please forward or drop off your resume with references to: Diane Nikolic banquets@hudsonbaylodge.com Fax: (250) 847-4878 No phone calls please.

Qualifications: Must have a bookkeeping certificate or at least 3 years related experience. Experience with Adagio and Easy Pay software preferred. Be proficient with spreadsheet and word processing packages. Please submit cover letter and resume with 3 references to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Closing Date: December 21, 2012

General Manager Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is a First Nations owned and driven organization. With a strong working relationship with its Board of Directors the organization is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth development within its six member first nations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - financial management skills - good written and oral skills - strong management skills and project management experience - experience working with a board of directors - hands-on HR management skills - familiarity with lending principles - experience in community economic development - experience in a nonprofit organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with first nation communities Responsibilities: - co-ordinating meetings of, and reporting to, Board and its committees - assisting Board formulate policies and programs - overseeing administration - planning, developing and monitoring budgets and performance targets - developing and maintaining HR policies; recruiting, training, supervising staff - leading economic development initiatives Applicants ideally will have several years management experience, post secondary education in a business related field, familiarity with log harvesting, small business lending and an ability to work with diverse client and partnership groups. Aboriginal ancestry is an asset. Please submit resumes by January 7, 2013 to:

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Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for an Accounts Payable Clerk As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you are responsible for maintaining all aspects of accounts payable and payroll. The successful candidate would also manage all office rentals and assist the Accounts Supervisor with account reconciliations and other related duties. Must be self-motivated, organized, and a strong team player. This is a part-time position (21 hrs/wk).

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Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for a Youth Now Program Assistant • The program assistant will ensure coordination of the Youth Now Program adherent to contract guidelines and DFC Mission Statement working with the Youth Coordinator • Coordinate program delivery and activity coordination with the guidance of the Youth Council and Youth Now Program Coordinator • Ensure support to all programs and services of the Society when requested 4uaOi¿cations • Must have some knowledge of the First Nations culture • Mature & reliable, and creative • Should possess a valid BC Driver’s License Please submit cover letter and resume with reIerences to Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Closing Date December 21, 2012

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DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT The Town of Smithers has the following equipment for sale. Unit #

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1995 International Dump/Plow $20,000 Truck with Sander Unit People submitting bids on any of the surplus equipment are requested to clearly include the following information: r The name/type of the equipment you are bidding on, r The amount of the Bid for each item, and r Your name, address and phone number (Clearly Printed). The equipment is being sold on an “As Is, Where Is Basis.” The Town makes no claim as to the condition of any of the items. Please note that both pieces of equipment have a minimum bid price. The surplus equipment to be sold can be viewed at the Town Works Yard at 2888 19th Ave on December 6, 2012, December 7, 2012 and December 13, 2012 between the hours of 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Appointments to view can be made by phoning the Works Yard 250-847-1649. Please submit your bid, in writing, to: Town of Smithers, Box 879, 1027 Aldous St, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 with the heading “Surplus Equipment Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for receipt of bids is 4:00 p.m. December 14th, 2012. All successful bid amounts will be subject to HST. Successful bidders will be notified by phone. Unsuccessful bidders will be notified by letter. To obtain more information on the bidding process please contact Leslie Ford, Director of Finance, at the Town of Smithers Municipal Office at 847-1600.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Upper

1 BDRM, downtown, W/D/DW, fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, pets allowed, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Jan. 1. $650/mth + util. (250)877-3827. WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS ADULT ORIENTED 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites, bachelor No pets, No parties Phone 250-877-0186

BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;home away from home.â&#x20AC;? Daily, weekly, monthly rates. (250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com

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SMITHERS renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm, Clean unit. Balcony, sep. storage rm. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Very quiet bldg. $850/m. (250)847-4453.

FURNISHED Cabins/Cottage starting at $250-325 week one person, utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961 Glacier View RV Park

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Shared Accommodation

HONDA NIGHTHAWK, 750 S. $1,000 obo. 250-847-5371.

HOUSEMATE wanted in town, N/S, $400 + shared util. Anne 250-847-1849

Suites, Lower WALK out lower suite on Lake Kathlyn, N/S, N/P. $1000 incl. utilities & carport. Refs. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Jan. 1. 847-2858

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Motorcycles Off Road Vehicles ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, UTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dirt Bikes & Golf Buggies. Kamloops Cartsplus. www.cartsplusbc.com 1-888-371-3946. kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca

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Trucks & Vans

1994 Ford F250 4x4 351 Auto, headache rack, 4 summer and winter tires on rims. Rose Taylor

2,850 obo

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE AND PATRON PARTICIPATION ENTERTAINMENT FOR A FOOD PRIMARY LICENCE

An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, B.C. from Blue Fin Sushi Bar Inc., operating the Blue Fin Sushi Bar, located at 1232 Main St., Smithers, B.C. to: Change the hours of sale to 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m. (Monday to Saturday) and 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midnight (Sunday) and to allow for patron participation entertainment ending at 12:00 midnight daily. The current licensed hours are between 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midnight seven days a week. There are no proposed changes to the capacity. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 1/2 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to:

THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Case Manager Liquor Control and Licensing Branch PO Box 9292 Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J8 OR

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250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434 The Wintergold Arts and Craft Fair Committee would like to thank the many volunteers who made our sale a great success. We could not manage our event without your help. We would like to thank Bulkley Valley Wholesale, Heartstrings, Kitchen Works, McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pharmasave, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tim Hortons, and the Twin for their generous donations to our raffle baskets. To the many customers who attended our sale a big Thank You also. We had a great time. Margaret, Diane and Petra.

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Also to Heartstrings, Valhalla, Timbermart, and Castle BV Home Centre. $5,478 will go towards finishing a home for Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. Advertising space donated by The Interior News

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

LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Smithers Snowmobile Association from Smithers, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Community and Institutional Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located near Harold Price Creek, Microwave Mountains, Mount Kendrick, Sinclair Creek and Astlais Mountain. The Lands File for this application is 6408428. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to January 4, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office in Smithers.

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Brief strikes delay medical imaging, surgery and lab tests By Tom Fletcher

British Columbia. Mediator Vince Ready was brought in Tuesday after negotiations that started in February failed to produce an agreement. The Health Employers Association of B.C. issued a statement Wednesday warning unions intend to go ahead with rotating

Victoria/Black Press

Hospital pharmacists and medical imaging technicians held brief strikes Thursday and Friday as a mediator attempted to reach a settlement with 16,000 health science employees at hospitals and clinics across

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strikes despite the mediation effort. Michael Marchbank, CEO of the employers’ association, said hospitals had no choice but to postpone nonemergency procedures, including surgery and diagnostic tests. “Employers are very concerned about the patient care

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impact that will result from this action,” Marchbank said. The first strike was expected to be by hospital pharmacists, performing essential services only from 9 a.m. to midnight Thursday, followed by a 24-hour essentialservice-only strike by medical imaging technologists. Reid Johnson,

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president of the largest union, the Health Sciences Association, said the B.C. government’s “co-operative gains” bargaining mandate has not produced an employer wage offer, and the presence of a mediator alone wasn’t enough to suspend strike action. “We tabled a proposal for four

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

$35,000

NEW LISTING

Winter Retreat • • • •

Lakefront cabin north Babine Super trout/salmon fishing, hunting Total seclusion and privacy Boat access or by 1 km quad trail

Ron Lapadat

mls n223777

$54,500

NEW LISTING

$144,500

NEW LISTING

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Mrs. Claus’ Favourite

Sandra Hinchliffe

Charlie & Ron

Jeff & Donna

Peter Lund

Well maintained and renovated 14x70 and ready to move in 3 bedrooms, fenced yard Sundeck and view

• • • •

mls n223812

Large bare land parcel, 138 acres Balance of open & treed ground Ideal climate & soil for farming Located in Skeena Crossing area

$159,500

mls n223794

Winter Wonderland

Snowy Paradise

Donna Grudgfield

mls n220372

• • • •

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

$229,000

Hallelujah Home • • • •

14 acres, good view, private 3 bdrms, 3 bathrooms, full basement Recent upgrades, immaculate! www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n220524

• • • •

mls n219182

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2 bedroom, fully renovated Approved electrical New flooring, paint, etc Stainless appliances

$389,500

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

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

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

$239,000

mls n222586

mls n214552

576 sq ft squared lot Electric baseboard Wood heat www.realestatesmithers.com

$349,000

mls n222784

Sleigh Bells Ring Here

Go tell it on the mountain

Santa’s Workshop

Dave & Sonia

mls n220035

• • • •

Custom built timber frame 115 acres, energy efficient Large gravel reserve, timber Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

$159,000

mls n215875

Winter Skating

Sandra Hinchliffe

+/- 84 acre parcel 18 km East of Smithers Great Mountain views Seasonal creek

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n209406

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

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

• • • •

Over 60% of lot sold Town sewer and water Lake front living Cul-de-sac location

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n215546

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n217027

• • • •

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

$429,500

$103,500

Country Christmas Classic • • • •

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

Karen Benson

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n4505354

mls n223422

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

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

$98,500

• • • •

2400 sf family home on 1.78 acres Bordering Canyon Creek, views Hardwood, spacious rooms, 2 decks OSBE, newer shingles, apps incl

Karen Benson

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n222648

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

mls n222089

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

$195,000

mls n222449

$223,500

Neat Little Package

Hang Mistletoe Here

Ron Lapadat

• • • •

19 acres, Bulkley River frontage Great salmon/steelhead fishing 5 acres of hay land, great views www.smithershomes.com mls n222252

• • • •

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

$409,900

Elf Corner • • • •

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

Dave & Sonia

$329,900

Trim the tree here

Deck my Halls

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$129,900

Presents for good girls & boys

1600 sq ft, 2 bdrm, den, 3 bathrooms Quality finishing, hw floors, tiles Energy efficient, water frontage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

$249,500

$98,500

Leo Lubbers

$449,900

mls n222441

Donna Grudgfield

• • • •

mls n221972

Peter Lund

Donna Grudgfield

Leo Lubbers

mls n222869

Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 level Spacious rooms, sunken living room Vaulted ceilings, fireplace

Donna Grudgfield

Leo Lubbers

Fully serviced lot Prime hill section location Cleared, view Build before winter

• • • •

Peace on Earth

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

$98,500

• • • •

mls n222904

Rudolph’s Hide-a-way

Hang your stockings here

• • • •

Snow Fortress

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

1920’s Heritage Home 4 bedrooms, 3 piece bath, hedged yd Large 75x125 yard, 2 sun rooms Scenic views of Hudson Bay Mtn

$309,000

Chestnuts Roasting

Frosty’s Hang out

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$266,000

Christmas Tree Haven

$475,000

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$272,500

Holly Jolly Investment

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

$39,900

NEW LISTING

medicine and other technical specialties are among the highest-skilled positions other than physicians, and there are chronic shortages of qualified staff. B.C. needs to pay competitive wages and also train more technicians at home rather than recruiting from other countries, Johnson said.

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Reindeer Landing Zone

$269,500

• • • •

per cent [wage increase] over two years, with no benefit concessions,” Johnson said. “And that’s in line with the other public sector agreements that have been reached over the last few months under the government’s cooperative gains mandate.” He said nuclear

mls n4505609

mls n219505

$299,000

Holly Jolly Home • • • •

Updated heritage home Energy efficient Private landscaped yard New detached garage

Sandra Hinchliffe

$267,000

$259,500

Call me home for Christmas

Open Me First

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

• • • •

Kiesha Matthews

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n221050

mls n223639

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

mls n222142

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 846-8420

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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