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NEWS BRIEFS Trial date set The trial of Cody Legebokoff has been scheduled to begin in Prince George on Sept. 9, 2013. The trail date had been pushed back and the investigation into the four counts of first degree murder Legebokoff is charged with had continued, including the search for the body of Natasha Montgomery, his alleged fourth victim. Legebokoff, only 20 years old at the time of his arrest, was pulled over by an alert RCMP officer from Fort St. James on Nov. 27, 2010, when he was noticed pulling out of an unused logging road late at night. The logging road, between Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and off of Highway 27, was searched by a conservation officer, who then discovered the body of Loren Donn Leslie, a 15-year-old from Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof. As the RCMP investigated Legebokoff further, they then discovered evidence they believe links Legebokoff to three other previously unsolved cases, the murders of Jill Stuchenko and Cynthia Maas, as well as the disappearance of Montgomery. The Maas family and RCMP have since issued pleas for help from the public in finding the body of Maas, but it has still not been located. Legebokoff, from Fort St. James, had been living in Prince George with friends, all young women.

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Murray Ridge Ski Hill is aiming to open Dec. 21. The hill opening was delayed due to needing some groomer parts, but the parts are on their way. While a little more snow would help as well, this year’s new General Manager, Sky Perreault, has been doing pre-season preparation for start-up with many locals pitching in.

Fireweed rezoning passes second time around... Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The rezoning required for Fireweed Safe Haven to move their women’s shelter from the Sitka Building on Stuart Drive to 341 Second Avenue passed unanimously. The controversial rezoning drew a lot of discussion at the public hearing before the council meeting on Dec. 12, and some scolding by Mayor Rob MacDougall for Fireweed. “This isn’t a precedent if it’s passed,” he said. “It fits this time.” MacDougall was critical of Fireweed’s decision to purchase the property before it was rezoned to social services congregate

care from residential zoning. MacDougall said Fireweed’s decision to purchase the property before the rezoning decision put mayor and council in an awkward position. While the public hearing heard from both opponents and supporters, councillors said the area was still the best suited one for the purpose of moving the shelter to a larger and more suitable building. Mayor and Councillor Joan Burdeniuk both expressed a need for better planning on the part of the municipality for land uses like this to allow for growth and expansion in the community. It was the second time Fireweed had applied for

the rezoning, with the first application being defeated after the public hearing, with council expressing a desire to see the shelter stay where it was at the time. Property owners across the street from 341 Second Avenue were opposed, but said the support the work the shelter does. The properties are rental units, and the property owners expressed concern their units would be less desirable with a shelter for women and children fleeing abuse across the street and worries traffic might be more of an issue. Other community members, including a neighbourhood resident, came out in support of the rezoning.

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Yekooche First Nation in mediation Yekooche First Nation is struggling with leadership once again, after a judgement renewed controversy over the position of chief. Chief Henry Joseph was elected on Sept. 28 of 2011, but then lost his seat in a recall campaign. Allegations were levelled against Henry Joseph during the recall and he lost in a bi-election in February to Partner Schielke, who had previously been chief. While Joseph alleged corruption of band employees after taking office, the band then pursued legal action against Joseph, alleging mismanagement by Joseph himself. A later judgement then returned Joseph to the position of chief, and now the band is in meetings with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. Members of the band administration and some councillors are alleging Joseph to be not working for the members. A meeting held on Dec. 7 did not resolve the situation and another meeting was scheduled to be held on Dec. 13 to continue negotiations. Should talks fail to produce results, administrative staff said they fear the band will be put under third party management by the federal government. The controversy over leadership has put a halt to much of the band’s work, according to administration.

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Recycling is back Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Greening Up Fort St. James (GUF) is “rising from the ashes.” The non-profit society saw years of hard work go up in smoke in May when a suspected arson destroyed the Integris Recycling Centre one month after the grand opening. But now, the group once again has recycling bins. The bins for mixed paper and cardboard are back in place behind the ambulance building and next to the bottle depot. The bins are a first step in becoming operational again, allowing the group to transition back into their new building, currently under construction. The new building will have some changes to make it a bit more fire-resistant, and will be located in the same spot. “We’re back on track,” said Louise Evans-Salt, a GUF board member. She said the organization is now hoping to move forward with a focus on working with partners to become more sustainable. They are currently in talks with a potential industry partner on potentially back hauling some of their fiber for them.

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The group is going to have to focus on finding partners because their current funding only goes until the end of 2013, but Evans-Salt said they are confident they will work on finding a solution. “Certainly through this whole process, what we’ve come to understand is there’s … a tremendous amount of support,” she said. While the loss of the building was and is a huge blow, it has brought them some growth as well. “Certainly there were points where all of us were thinking ‘God, do we really want to do this?’”

she said. But since the tragedy, the group had to dig deep to find the resources to come back. “Our commitment is stronger, our structure is stronger,” she said. The way the group operates has changed slightly, with more involvement from board members, and more members from the community, and due to lack of funds, they are relying less on the leadership of the Recycling Coordinator.

While there is still a funding shortfall for the rebuild, the group is hopeful they can move forward. “So, we’re rising from the ashes,” she said. However, with funding being short, the group is stressing the importance of proper sorting and recycling etiquette for the community, as more time spent removing contaminants or flattening cardboard mean the group spends more money. Paper and card-

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There’s something in the air... Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier “It’s the most wonderful time… of the year.” Or so the Christmas carol claims. I admit it, I have a soft spot for the charms of the Christmas spirit. People seem so much more positive, more outgoing, helpful and patient. Not to mention the good news stories seem to take up more space and time, with heartwarming tales of teenagers helping teenagers instead of bullying them (Marcel Prince’s illness has brought what seems like the entire high school together in support of their schoolmate), the Food and Toy Drive helping all kinds of families in need, and warm clothing being collected to keep the disadvantaged a little bit warmer through the winter. While it can be a hard time of year for many people, it is also a time of year to appreciate all of the things which we can be so grateful for. The privilege of living in a society which affords us many advantages and the beauty of the area we are so lucky to call home come together to give the holidays a cheerful glow. There is a ski hill practically in our backyards (which will open soon, snow and groomer permitting), there are mountains along the horizon, a beautiful lake. Here’s hoping you and yours enjoy a wonderful holiday, and if you ski or board, I will see you at the hill. Happy holidays Fort St. James. Now to bottle this spirit into some sort of post-holiday blues remedy.

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Truth and propaganda Editor: The editorial in the Dec. 5 Courier on media objectivity and global warming reminds me of a quote by the late American journalist Molly Ivins. She wrote ” There is no such thing as objectivity, and the truth has the oddest habit of being way the hell off on one side or the other: it seldom nestles neatly halfway between any two opposing points of view. The smug complacency of much of the media stems from the curious notion that if you get a quote from both sides, preferably in an official position, you’ve done your job. In the first place, most stories aren’t two-sided; they’re 17-sided at least. In the second place, it’s of no help to either the readers or the truth to quote one side saying “cat” and the other side saying “dog”, while the truth is there’s an elephant crashing around out there in the bushes.” The antithesis of truth is propaganda. Propaganda is defined by Wikipedia as “a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position by presenting only one side of an argument. Propaganda is usually repeated and dispersed over a wide variety of media in order to create the chosen result in audience attitudes.” Over the past several months Enbridge and

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its partners have spent tens of millions of dollars inundating local and regional media with propaganda about its Northern Gateway project in an attempt to mollify the B.C. public into acquiescence. But the real “elephant crashing around the bushes” with Northern Gateway is its potential for exacerbating global warming. Scientists are telling us that we face a planetary emergency. If we stay on our current fossil fuel energy path, there’s a virtual certainty of catastrophic climate change. Science also tells us it’s not too late to change course, to avoid the worst effects. But in reality it’s getting very late. According to the International Energy Agency, we only have five years to begin a fundamental transformation of our energy system. The reality of the situation is that in the absence of a national energy strategy that tackles Canada’s role and responsibility for global warming head-on we simply can’t afford to lock-in more climate warming pollution by building massive new fossil fuel infrastructure like Northern Gateway. And no amount of propaganda about pathways, short term jobs and economic prosperity is going to change that. That’s my “truth.” Kelly Izzard Fort St. James

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LEFT: Colonel Tim Grubb, Commander of Canadian Forces Provost Marshall and CF Military Police Group (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Day (right), present LCol Thobo-Carlsen with the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Military Police ceremony on November 13, 2012 at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. MCpl Van Putten

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Queen's Jubilee medal awarded

Lieutenanct-Colonel Paul M. Thobo-Carlson, son of Sheila and John Thobo-Carlsen of Fort St. James was presented the Queens Jubilee Medal on October 13, 2012. A 27-year veteran of the Canadian Forces Military Police Branch, Lieutenant-Colo-

nel Paul M. ThoboCarlsen assumed command of the Air Force Military Police Group at First Canadian Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba in July 2012. His past experience includes command of three different air base security and Military Police

units, a UN Military Police unit and a counter-intelligence unit. He has worked as a staff member at National Defence Headquarters and the Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security, and has served on exchange duties with the United States Air Force.

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GRANT FUNDING The Integris Credit Union Community Foundation has invested over $540,000 in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake since its inception in 2002. These funds are used to meet a wide range of charitable needs and interests. Funding requests from local organizations and agencies to undertake beneficial community projects are now being accepted.

To Apply: 1. Applications must be completed on prescribed forms 2. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Dec. 14, 2012 Funding guidelines and applications are available at the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James branches of Integris Credit Union. Or you can visit our website at: https://www.integriscu.ca/Personal/InOurCommunity/ ApplyForFunding/IntegrisCommunityFoundation/

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A sturgeon is now lurking in the water at the Fort St. James National Historic Site Contributed Fort St. James National Historic Site, with the assistance of partners at Northern Divine Caviar from Sechelt, B.C., has acquired a small scale sturgeon for public display and education at the visitor centre. The visitor centre building was renovated in 2011-2012 to include a new public display gallery entitled Strangers and Swan’s Down. Nechako White Sturgeon are a unique and genetically distinct endangered subspecies found in the waters of Stuart Lake and throughout the Nechako watershed. because the Nechako White Sturgeon is listed as endangered, this is not a native white sturgeon, but is a farmed sturgeon related to those found in the lower Fraser River. The juvenile has the

LEFT and BELOW: A prehistoric-looking sturgeon has joined the Rainbow Trout in the fish tank at the Visitor Centre of the Fort St. James National Historic Site in Fort St. James. The sturgeon is now part of the “Strangers and Swan’s Down” exhibit in the visitor centre. Kevin Gedling/Parks Canada

clear and distinct features that all sturgeon possess- an ancientappearing body form, sharp scutes along it’s body, whisker like barbels and the sharp snouts distinctive of all sturgeon. A glimpse of this small sturgeon will give visitors a first hand opportunity to appreciate the uniqueness and importance of sturgeon and other aquatic residents of the Stuart Lake watershed. Sturgeon have a long and important place in the history of the region as a food source for both First Nations and fur trad-

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ers begin-ning in 1806 with the establishment of Fort St. James. As both a welcome respite from a diet of dried salmon and as a large fish capable of feeding many, early Hudson Bay Company journals indicate that sturgeon were a regular part of the trade. Wild Nechako stur-

geon can no longer be taken for food because of their low populations in the river system. In short– every sturgeon counts! Visit the website at www.nechakowhitesturgeon.org. Visit their website for information on getting involved and how you can help.

GATEWAY perspectives

Building skills Respect has been the cornerstone of our relationships with Aboriginal groups across Canada. That’s respect on their terms, not ours. And that means having an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the values and the issues that are important to them. When we started talking to Aboriginal communities about the Northern Gateway Project, they told us, unequivocally, that they wanted meaningful, long-term involvement in the labour force. That’s why we established a $1.5-million Gateway Education and Training Fund — and it’s not dependent, in any way, upon Northern Gateway regulatory approval. This fund supports training initiatives based in the pipeline, construction, and energy sectors. It is not training for the sake of training; it is totally focused on employment outcomes. And along Northern Gateway right-ofway communities, Enbridge is already connecting industry and community to help create Aboriginal career opportunities.

The processing plant takes shape at Mount Milligan.

Season’s Greetings from Thompson Creek Metals The team at Mount Milligan would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. The New Year promised to be an exciting time for all of us. The mine is on schedule to come into production in the fall of 2013 and we look forward to continuing to work with the local communities and surrounding area to earn a reputation as a valued partner. In 2012 we had the pleasure of working with many businesses and people from the local area. Thanks

to all of the local companies that have supported the success we have achieved to date at Mount Milligan. We are proud that more than 70 per cent of the people hired to date for permanent positions at Mount Milligan come from the communities of Mackenzie, Prince George, McLeod Lake, Vanderhoof, and Fort St. James area. Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck-shovel open-pit mine designed to produce an average

of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. To learn more about Mount Milligan and the remaining career opportunities, please visit us online at www.mtmilligan.com or drop by our offices in Mackenzie or Fort St James to talk with our local staff.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

Catherine Pennington, Northern Gateway’s Supervisor of Community Education, Training, and Skills Development, reports that we’re already co-funding training programs for surveyors and ironworkers. We’re purchasing seats in existing Aboriginal trades programs, and partnering with provincial and federal bodies to help develop skilled tradespeople in the areas

of heavy equipment operation, pipefitting, welding, and construction craft labouring. We’ve also co-ordinated the first of many “workforce connections” workshops, bringing together representatives of Northern Gateway equity First Nations and companies with labour-force needs for some meaningful employment discussion. We’ve heard, loud and clear, from Aboriginal communities that they don’t want to be bypassed anymore by economic opportunities created within, near, or around them — and we’re doing something about it. The Gateway Education and Training Fund shows our commitment to community and workforce development. We want to be connected to the Aboriginal community and not just because it makes good business sense. It’s about partnership. It’s about responsibility. And, ultimately, it’s about respect.

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Northern Gateway will be one of the safest energy pipelines because it’s been designed by engineers, safety experts and the people of British Columbia.

y intention is to ma make ke the North her ern n Ga Gate tewa way y Pi Pipe peli line ne the strongestt and saf afes estt off its es ts kind in Can people of British Columbia have told us that we must exceed safety standards if it is to cross this beautiful province. We’ve heard their concerns and have continually incorporated their feedback into our plans. We have added $500 million in extra safety measures–like thicker pipe, more isolation valves, meticulous pipeline construction techniques, and plans for around the clock monitoring by real people, in real time, with sophisticated technology.

We will use thicker pipe... Northern Gateway pipe will have an average thickness of 0.80 inches. That’s 20% over and above current Canadian safety standard requirements for the Northern Gateway Project. The pipe will be even thicker when it crosses major rivers and tributaries. It will be welded with exacting precision and its integrity checked using ultrasonic inspection and hydrostatic testing methods. And to ensure safe operation, the frequency of high resolution, in-line inspection surveys will be increased across the entire pipeline system by a minimum of 50% over and above current practices.

We will respect wildlife habitats and migration routes... To address concerns from the public that the construction of the pipeline will affect the environment, we have pledged to build it in such a way that natural wildlife habitats, migration routes and fish spawning sites will be respected. During the building phase, disturbances will be kept to a minimum by having construction vehicles access most of the pipeline using existing forestry roads. Instead of building all new bridge structures, it will use existing watercourse crossings where possible. When construction is completed on each section, soil will be returned and shrubs and grasses native to the region will be planted. If any large trees are removed to make way for the pipeline, a new tree will be planted in another location as part of Enbridge’s commitment to plant a tree for every tree we remove to build our projects.

We will practice and be prepared for incidents... Our goal is always zero spills. To help achieve that, the pipeline will be monitored from the air and the ground and routinely inspected inside and out to identify and address any integrity issues. But that doesn’t mean we will not prepare for an incident. We will adhere to world-leading practices for oil spill response and recovery systems. Emergency response equipment and training will be provided and constantly updated and upgraded. Training exercises with our own operations personnel and local emergency providers will be conducted on a regular basis. Can we guarantee that there will never be a significant pipeline failure? Our original pledge to build a safe pipeline combined with further enhancements made after hearing the concerns of British Columbians puts us closer than any other pipeline system in the world to providing that guarantee.

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The benefits of lifelong learning - with tips

Over the past 20 years scientific research has conclusively proven that whether you are a student, a baby boomer or somewhere in between, a stimulated and active brain contributes to a fuller and more vibrant life. People who keep their brains constantly engaged can stave off both mental and physical ailments and diseases. The prescription for doing this is simple - lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge. It is no longer confined to childhood or a classroom but can take place at home, at work or at play. It can include non-credit courses at the College of New Caledonia, educational travel, a closer relationship with your library, community service and volunteering, reading the Caledonia Courier, even certain television shows. Ms. Nancy Nordstrom, a lifelong learning guru says “When you look at the benefits of keeping your mind sharp, it’s incredible. Lifelong learning is like a health club for your brain.” Other benefits that lifelong learning delivers are: an increased ability to cope in a fast changing world; increased job opportunities and income, and a richer and more fulfilling life. Here are some tips on how to cultivate lifelong learning: 1. Always have a book – It doesn’t matter if it takes you a week or a year to read a book. Have one on the go at all times. 2. Keep a to-learn list – we all have to-do lists, have a to-learn list too.

Bird watching or Shakespeare, whatever motivates you. 3. Get friends – Spend more time with people who think, not just people who are smart. It rubs off. 4. Guided Thinking – Albert Einstein once said, “Anyone who reads too much and uses his brain too little, falls into lazy habits of thinking”. Think through ideas yourself. 5. Teach Others – You learn what you teach. Communicate your ideas with others, mentor someone, discuss things with your friends. 6. Unlearn Assumptions – Actively seek out information that challenges your worldview. 7. Start a Project – Doing something you don’t know how to do can be fun and challenging. Build a birdhouse or a kite; think you’re a terrible artist? Try a painting. 8. Follow your Intuition – With lifelong learning you can’t always be sure of what to expect, our lives are mainly guided by logical decisions, let your imagination drive you sometimes. 9. Learn in Groups – You don’t have to surround yourself with dusty textbooks. Join an organization that teaches skills. Sign up for a workshop. 10. Write Something – Your life is unique, jot down some of the more memorable bits, put it to poetry. Like Henry Ford said: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young”. For more information call Alex, Shana or Kathie at the Learning Hub 996-7078.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH WELCOMES YOU! 4th Avenue W & Birch Street

SUNDAY SCHOOL .........10:30 am - 12 Noon MORNING WORSHIP ....10:30 am - 12 Noon Church Office 996-7261

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SUNDAY LITURGY: Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday 10:30 am DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am PASTORAL TEAM: FATHER FRANK SALMON 250-996-8343 SR. JANE DWYER, SR. PAT MACAULAY, SR. DIVINA PEDRO

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New Gold begins their EA

An environmental assessment (EA) of the Blackwater Project is now underway following 15 months of aggressive exploratory drilling by New Gold. The EA is required by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) before New Gold, the project’s owner, can begin developing the proposed gold and silver mine, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs and inject tens of millions of dollars into the local economy. The EA process was triggered on Oct. 24, 2012, when New Gold filed a 145-page project description with the EAO. As required by the province, the document analyzes potential adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects that may arise from mining operations, along with corresponding management strategies. The potential adverse effects were determined by qualified professionals who carried out studies, field surveys and other research at the request of New Gold. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is currently determining if a federal EA of the Blackwater Project is required. In making a decision, the CEAA is seeking public comments about the project and the poten-

tial effects it may have on the environment, which can be submitted to the following address until Nov. 25. Blackwater Gold

Project Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410 - 701 West Georgia Street

Vancouver BC V7Y 1C6 Fax: (604) 666-6990 Phone: (604) 666-2431 Email: Blackwater@ ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Community Events

Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** FORT ADULT CENTRE FOR EDUCATION...Suite 221-250 Stuart Drive, in the Goodwin Building. Open daily 8:00-4:00. Call 250-996-7712 for more information. *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 996-1214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@ telus.net *** ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH... hosts a free lunch every Tuesday from 11.00am 1.00pm. All are welcome. This lunch is made possible through the generous giving of time and resources,by many people in the region, including Sylvia Isaac, The Roman Catholic Church, Camp Living Water, and many other individuals.We wish to thank all those who contribute their labour

to this program as well as those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small food bank on Tuesday morning, and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 11-1pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIREWEED CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to

Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact Sharon at 9968373 for more information. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Rosemary Allan at 250-9968997 for more info. *** THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS... Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact 996-8290. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 996-8000.

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity.

The staff at the Caledonia Courier

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welfare of our community in order to make 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 2nd Prize ($75)Winner KDL ($75)2nd ($250)– 2nd Prize Sponsor WinnerSponsor KDL 2ndSponsor Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDLPrize 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 2nd Prize Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner Wil Funk 2nd Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL KDL 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) – Sponsor Winner Wil FunkWil 3rd Prize ($100) –Funk Winner Wil Funk 3rdSponsor Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner 3rd Prize Sponsor 3rd Prize ($100) – Winner Wil($100) Funk – Winner Wil Funk 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)Winner KDL 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner Wil Funk 2nd Prize Sponsor ($75)- Winner KDL 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100)– Winner Wil Funk 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) –Chamber Wil 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner Winner Wil Funk 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner Wil Funk Welcome Bare Hands Landscaping & Design, The Wallah, and MXV to theWil ofFunk Commerce! 3rdSoup Prize Sponsor ($100) – Winner Funk

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3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Trucking Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. 3rd Prize Sponsor ($100) –Ltd. Winner Wil Funk 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) -Bam Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Winner Bam Bam Ltd. 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. Mel Chesnutt, the Bam owner of Bare Hands Landscaping & Design, lives and works in Fort St. James. Mel has over 10 years expe3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Winner Bam 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Winner Bam Trucking Ltd.Trucking 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) - Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. and is a registered Apprentice Authority in the Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsed Landscape 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50) -rience Winner Bam Bam Trucking 3RD Prize Sponsor - Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. Ltd.with the Industry Training 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm Grimm 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50)- ($50) Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Grimm 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm Horticulturist Program. Mel first acquired her love of horticulture while growing up in Helmut rural Nova Scotia where her family Grimm 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm 3RD Prize Sponsor ($50)- Winner Bam Bam Trucking Ltd. 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm maintained extensive vegetable and ornamental4th gardens. has worked various landscaping positions, including Canada’s 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm PrizeMel Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm prestigious 900 acre resort, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in Alberta. Mel’s also offers Garden services, Lawn Care & 4th Prize Sponsor ($100)Winner Helmut Grimm Maintenance, Installations, and Snow Removal. Mel has decided to join the Chamber of Commerce because it allows her com-

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We were pleased with the number of quality entries we received, representing a wide range of businesses. We look forward to watching these businesses develop and appreciate the contribution each makes to our region. Finalists will present concept speeches on October 16, 2012 at the RDBN Business Forum – Ride the Wave in Smithers. The grand prize winner will be selected and announced at a gala dinner that evening. The public is invited to attend both events, and may register at www.rdbn.bc.ca. We are grateful for the many businesses and organizations that have made this contest possible through their generous sponsorship. A full list of these sponsors and the prize packages is available at www.rdbn.bc.ca. For more information regarding the RDBN Business Forum please visit www.rdbn.bc.ca or contact Corrine Swenson at 1-800-320-3339.

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LEFT: Anne McDonald had a booth full of amazing Christmas decorations and cards at the Fort St. James Farmer’s Market on Dec. 11. There were a number of booths with a mixture of food and crafts for patrons to purchase prior to the holidays. The indoor Christmas Farmer’s Market was the first of it’s kind in Fort St. James. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

Fast fingers and baritone sax, not to mention some dynamite vocals, made for some great music at the North Arm Pub Dec. 8. While a head cold kept my stay at the event short, the fantastic four-piece High Society from Vancouver meant it was still hard to leave. The group performs together brilliantly, completely in sync, and the soulful vocals of both female vocalist Chelsea Johnson and keyboard player and vocalist Adam Farnsworth seem to come from a place deep within. While the crowd was relatively small for the event, the energy was high and the dance floor was full for a lot of it. The group was the second act brought in by MoM in partnership with the pub, and is not going to be the last, with another group coming in January. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

Court report For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on Dec. 11, 2012. Nicholas J. Henry was charged a victim surcharge of $112 and fined

$750 for speeding. Anthony Johnnie was fined $2,000 plus a victim surcharge of $100 for possession of a controlled substance.

Eli C. Larocke was fined $1,000 plus a victim surcharge of $250 and prohibited from driving for one year for operation of a motor vehicle while impaired.

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