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CJ not just a troubled youth RCMP, media paint wrong picture of murdered girl By Percy N. Hébert and Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

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In the days following the murder of Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee (CJ) Fowler, the Kamloops RCMP Major Crime Unit released few details of the homicide and only described CJ as, “A troubled youth.” However, family and friends say there is so much more to CJ than the thumbnail sketch provided by the RCMP and they don’t want her memory to be added to that of the more than 600 missing and murdered women across Canada, according to Julie Morrison, Gitanmaax Band’s chief councillor. CJ’s parents, Matilda Fowler and Glen Wilson, asked Morrison to accompany them to Vancouver last Wednesday, where a press conference was held to inform the public about the investigation into CJ’s death. See CJ on p. A4

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Rookie volunteer firefighter, Cache Harris, extends well wishes and a reminder to drive safe last Friday, as part of the Candy Cane Campaign. A program run by RCMP, ICBC, local paramedics and firefighters. Jerome Turner photo

It’s been a busy week at the Interior News, a testament to the communities we serve and to the strength of the regional economy. The number of pages the Interior News publishes every week is in large part determined by the number of ads our sales team sells. This week, the Interior News sets a new record, 56 pages. The previous record was 52 pages. That’s a lot of advertisements. From our point of view, it’s encouraging to see the business community recognizes the value and relevance of the Interior News to the region we serve.

A 56-page newspaper also represents a lot of editorial space and it means the editorial team has more space to fill than they’ve ever had to fill. A 56-page newspaper also means a lot of extra work for an editorial team used to working on a newspaper of about 40 – 44 pages. But it also means we have an opportunity to tell even more stories about our community, your community. For us, that’s the best part, sharing your stories. Because it’s the holiday season, this issue contains several photos of the spirit of the season, donations to

the Christmas Hamper, sponsored by the Smithers Community Services Association, as well as to the Salvation Army. Everyone is in the spirit of giving and that is what the holiday season is all about. Keeping with service to the community, we also have stories on the most recent recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, each and everyone most deserving of the recognition. It’s been a long week and a long weekend for the staff at the Interior nd News, but all of it worthwhile. Thank you for your support. Bring in N. a Hébert/Interior non-parishable - Percy Newsfo

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New arena project moves ahead By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Smithers council finally received the much anticipated geotechnical study for the planned construction of a second arena. The study, three months overdue, was presented to council last week in a Committee of the Whole meeting by chief geotech engineer, Dixie Simon. Simon said the delay was due to laboratory testing taking longer than expected. “I’m not quite sure why that was but the results were more than a month late,” Simon said. “Then there was quite a lot of time spent finding information about the existing structures, which didn’t come up until after the report was due.”

The study, outlines the possible solutions for the new arena’s foundation. Smithers has always had issues with foundations due to it’s soft soil base because it is built over a lake, Simon said To ensure a solid foundation with the least impact on the existing arena and pool, Simon had to investigate the stability of the area and what method would fit the $4-million budget. “The analysis was a bit tricky because we’re looking at a structure such as the existing arena with no knowledge of it’s foundation,” Simon explained. The study recommends using a pre-load method of construction where a layer of gravel and dirt is put down and

allowed to settle for six months before a concrete foundation can be poured. The lateness of the study caused some frustration among the second sheet of ice committee because the time-line for the project is pushed back by six months. If pre-loading is required, it should have been conducted this past fall to pour the foundation in the spring. “I think we have to understand there’s a procedure to go through and the engineering report, the positive thing is the preload will work,” chair of the second sheet of ice committee, Al McCreary said. Council also discussed the operating costs of the second arena and the possibility of

the regional district, electoral A and Telkwa being contributors. Initially the Town of Smithers and local contributions would make up one-third of the project funds and the remainder secured from the provincial and federal governments. But the federal funding never came. The B.C. government has contributed another $600,000 as well as the Aquilini family, owners of the Vancouver Canucks, contributed $250,000 in support of Danny Hamhuis. To date $3.6 million has been secured for the project, with up to $300,000 to be raised, not to mention the undetermined operating costs of the facility. Although a large portion of the arena users live outside of

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Avalanche risk closes cabin By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Star Creek cabin is closed indefinitely by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The ministry said the cabin is located in an avalancheprone area. “It’s not closed due to specific localized conditions, just the location of it happens to be in an avalanche prone area at the bottom of an avalanche shoot,” District Recreation Officer Kevin Eskelin said. The cabin is located at UTM 9U 595560 6035690, near the head of Starr Creek, approximately

45 kilometers southwest of Smithers, BC, within the Telkwa Caribou Recovery Area. Although there is no immediate danger of an avalanche, Eskelin said the government is exercising a higher level of diligence these days. “Because of the coroners report a few years ago after the incident in Revelstoke where there was a dozen snowmobilers killed because of an avalanche,” he said. “The outcome of that was a report from the B.C. corner that called for the government to exercise a higher level of proactive diligence in terms of avalanche safety mitigation.”

About 15 years ago the cabin was struck by an avalanche, however, no avalanches were reported in the immediate area of the Star Creek cabin. “It’s a risky area where the cabin is located,” Eskelin advised. Until further notice the cabin is closed and the ministry is no

longer accept bookings for overnight stays. However, the cabin is available as an emergency shelter if needed, but officially the cabin is closed until it can be relocated to a more suitable location. “We’re setting into motion a plan to relocate that cabin in the next two to four years,”

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CJ from A1 “Matilda and Glen want people to remember that she was a person,” Morrison said. “Not just a number.” CJ’s parents described her as a girl who always had a smile on her face and somebody that would stop and give something to a homeless person she saw on the street, Morrison said. At the press conference, the Assembly of First Nations renewed their call for an inquiry into the estimated 600 aboriginal women who have gone missing or murdered. “The tragic death of Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler has triggered an overwhelmingly painful reminder in all of our communities,” AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo said during the press conference.

“We must all commit including all governments to address the root causes of such tragedies so that our peoples can achieve the safety and security required and deserved.” After attending the press conference, and spending a day, with the grieving parents Morrison said she was in awe. “I’m impressed with the strength shown by these two people that are going through what no parent should ever have to endure,” Morrison said. “They’re also displaying incredible patience.” A forensic autopsy conducted Thursday, Dec. 13 confirmed Fowler’s death was a homicide, however, the cause of death has not been released. Prior to travelling to Kamloops, Fowler had been

CJ Fowler was found murdered in Kamloops, Dec. 12. Photo from Bebo.com

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Candy Cane starts Holiday driving awareness By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

The Candy Cane Campaign, an awareness raising drive promoting road safety, kicked-off the Holiday season last Friday with local RCMP, ICBC and volunteer Firefighters reminding motorists to remain sober behind the wheel. It’s the 35th year of the ICBC CounterAttack program and the RCMP will be conducting several checkpoints over the holiday season to ensure motorists are taking the necessary precautions to avoid driving while impaired. “This is just to give motorists a head’s up that the RCMP will be handing out fines and

impounding vehicles of any impaired drivers over the Holidays,” Smithers RCMP Constable Keenan Moore said. On average, 25 people are killed each year, where alcohol is involved in a motor vehicle incident (MVI) in northern British Columbia. Between 2007 and 2011 an average of 113 people died in incidences involving impaired driving. Impaired driving is defined as operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs or prescriptions that inhibit motor skills and awareness, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). On average, more than 30 per cent of

motor vehicle fatalities are related to impaired driving in B.C. In 1979, the year before the CounterAttack program began, more than 300 people in B.C. were killed in crashes involving impaired driving. Drivers are reminded of the strict penalties that will be enforced by Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) if caught blowing over 0.05 to 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content into a Breathalyzer in accordance with the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act. Refusing or failing, blowing over 0.08 BAC, a breath test will see an immediate 90day driving prohibition, a 30-day impound of your vehicle and a $500 penalty.

Failing or refusing will also require having a $1730 ignition interlock installed in your vehicle, which is a breath test that must be conducted before the vehicle will start and every 10 minutes while driving. Plus a responsible driver program ($880) will need to be taken before driving again. For a first offence, blowing between 0.05 and 0.08 BAC, a three-day vehicle impound and driving prohibition, including a $200 penalty and a $250 licence reinstatement fee. ICBC recommends calling a taxi, using a shuttle bus or having a prearranged designated driver if your festivities include the consumption of alcohol.

Carl Chad, auxiliary RCMP, gives a motorist a candy cane last Friday as part of the Candy Cane Campaign. Members of the RCMP, ICBC, local Paramedics and Firefighters were on the road for an hour. Jerome Turner photo

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ast week’s editorial, We have a situation, elicited a few responses from the community, both in support and in opposition to the views expressed. One reader, Igor Steeiw, took the time to write a measured response to the editor, published on page seven. Mr. Steeiw also requested the editor give a written reply to his letter, a reply which follows. Mr. Steeiw questions why aboriginal students lag behind their non-aboriginal classmates, arguing al students go to the same schools. However true this may be, the circumstances for many aboriginal youth don’t allow them to take full advantage of those opportunities. Unfortunately, conditions on many reserves in Canada are deplorable, ranging from abject poverty, to sanitation, higher mortality rates and alcohol abuse by children not yet teenagers. When was the last time a mayor had to go on a hunger strike, two years after the government promised to provide safe drinking water? It’s never happened. Misconceptions abound, such as the one that all aboriginals are entitled to free postsecondary education - they aren’t. Mr. Steeiw suggests residential schools were well intentioned, designed to teach the aboriginal children how to read and write in English, enabling them to find employment. However true this might be, the children were forcibly taken from parents, communities and had their culture exorcised from their souls. They were forced to go to residential schools. The only other similar instance was when the Japanese were put in interment camps. To use Mr. Steeiw’s term, ordinary Canadians do not suffer such wrongs, wrongs that sociologists estimate takes seven generations to overcome. Mr. Steeiw also argues natural resources, such as salmon, should belong to all Canadians. I agree, the only problem is the ordinary Canadians that use the resource have used it to the point of depletion. Before ordinary Canadians imposed their right to use natural resources, fish populations were not in trouble as they are today. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Great year for business, promising future

t was an interesting year for the Bulkley Valley in terms of economic development. There were more highs than lows this year as many businesses saw increased sales and new businesses come to town. There were also businesses that saw their run come to an end. The Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association focused on grass roots business generation through lead generation in 2012. Information gathered from 63 projects in northern British Columbia was provided to 148 businesses in the Bulkley Valley.

Respondents to a survey of local companies said the leads provided by the BVEDA led to at least $600,000 in incremental sales that would not have been made had the information not been provided. On the downside, Smithers saw Fields (and come March 2013) Zellers closing their doors. The BVEDA continues to work hard to find suitable replacements as well as working on ‘made in Smithers’ solutions to filling the voids created by the closing of the two stores. The highly successful InvestNorthWestBC. ca (INWBC) website, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between

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15 communities in the northwest, garnered thousands of visits a month, added an ‘engage with communities’ portion of INWBC. The goal of the section is to demonstrate what each community has to offer and why it is a good place to invest. The case for investing in Smithers

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is the town’s ability to retain talent. The quality of life, the high number of healthcare providers, the second highest number of PhD’s per capita of any community in British Columbia (Victoria), and nearly 100 skilled trades businesses, all make Smithers attractive to outside businesses. Other items mentioned are the local success stories such as Hy-Tech Drilling, Bandstra Transportation Systems, All-West Glass, and UTM Exploration Services, all have grown into large operations with their roots still planted here. The BVEDA also uses the British Columbia Trade

and Investment Representatives (TIRs) around the world to get the word out on what Smithers has to offer. This is communicated through investment marketing materials for the Bulkley Valley focused on the European and American markets. The Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association will continue to focus on the Bulkley Valley by working to create an environment that fosters growth of our local businesses. Allan Stroet is the Economic Development Officer with the Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association.

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LEADERSHIP LENDS A HAND Students in the Smithers secondary school leadership program raised a ton of cash and shared that money with the Salvation Army. Rick Apperson, left, from the Salvation Army, accepts a cheque for $1,986.85 from Arctica Cunningham, president of the leadership program and Kristina Willing, teacher/sponsor. The leadership students also pitched in with a full day’s worth minding a Salvation Army kettle at Safeway. Percy N. Hébert photo

We don’t have a situation Editor: (We have a situation, Interior News, Dec. 12, 2012). I have read your editorial column regarding the ‘native situation’ as it was discussed with John Cummins last week. You state that, “Inequalities are all too often evident… and..in school achievement levels and retention rates for aboriginal students tend to be lower than their non-aboriginal classmates.” Now why do you suppose this is the case? They are provided with the same opportunities in education as nonnative students, in fact

they are provided with much more. Indian students have all their postsecondary education paid for by the government while non-indian students have to pay thousands of dollars for theirs. Your statements gently imply some sort of blame on us for the native’s failure. “What about the shameful legacy of residential school?” Well, what about it? The residential school system involved 11 - 13 per cent of all the indian bands. It was meant to teach them to talk, write and read English and become tradesman, professionals, etc. This would be a great step forward in

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reaching economic independence and feeling pride in themselves which is only attained by achievement. A fair number of people did very well for themselves in this manner. The greatest downside, in my opinion, of the residential program was that in certain cases some students were sexually abused, which was deplorable.

However, this sort of thing occurred in private as well as public schools to nonnative children. As for physical abuse, I don’t believe natives were treated any different than kids in the ‘white’ public schools. In my case, I got the strap or detention or both wen I misbehaved in school and this was the standard treatment of the day.

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This matters was discussed with a few indian patients of mine, none of them were abused and a few stating they were happy to return to the school because the food was good and there rooms were warm and clean. As far as First Nation’s priority access to salmon fishing or for that matter all other natural resources, I feel all Canadians

should have equal rights and opportunity to use our natural resources. In other words, all natural resources should belong to all Canadians. There should be no special people, no special groups, just plain ordinary Canadians. I would appreciate your written reply regarding this matter. Igor Steeiw Smithers

Arena shameful Editor: The arena is supposed to be a showcase of our community, something we should be proud of especially when we have people from out of town

bringing their family’s to tournaments. What I see is a big ensnarement. Garbage cans over flowing, mens restroom stinking of urine, and the whole place just generally unkempt. There is dust and dirt everywhere including all over the phone booth. There are chunks of dirty mops stuck behind most of the seats and dirt on any walls that the mop comes in contact with. And if this is not bad enough kids wacking flattened pop cans with their hockey sticks against any and every wall that they please causing damage and endangering people from seniors to babies. See ARENA on p. A8

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Sacred Headwaters need protection ARENA from A7 Shame on you and your employees,for allowing this to get so bad. There is even a mess in the change rooms in the mornings when the kids go to play, trash cans overflowing even with beer boxes and cans. C. Al. Boomer Smithers

Headwaters truly sacred I have lived and worked in the upper Nass River system for 35 years. I know four species of salmon that swim up the Nass to the tributary where we work. These are sockeye, chinook, coho and a few chum. They arrive in August and are done

by October. The steelhead come around in late August, overwinter, spawn in May and then head back in the spring flood. They spend nine months in the system. Don’t forget resident rainbow and cutthroat trout, dolly varden, char, whitefish¸ kokanee and others that live here. This whole area is a giant nursery for fish. Why does this matter? Because coal bed methane uses water for extraction then pumps tainted water back into the ground. It is called headwaters for a reason. It drains a large area. Water runs off mountains in creeks, springs, rivers, lakes and swamps.

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Charges don’t deter a second appearance Breach of recognizance lands three more charges

On Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at 3:28 p.m., Smithers RCMP conducted a highvisibility police checkstop near Raymond Road on Highway 16. Police observed a pick up truck traveling east on the highway and go off road right into the ditch. Both officers immediately attended. The lone male occupant of the truck exited with minor bleeding on his face, confused speech and a strong odor of liquor on his breath. Police opened an impaired driver investigation and the male was detained. Later that afternoon the male was released on documents with a court date to appear in Smithers Provincial Court. Police are recommending charges of Impaired Driving against the 21 year old male. In the evening hours of Dec. 3, 2012, Smithers RCMP received a report of a disturbance in which a person was threatened with a firearm near the 3800 block of Broadway Ave., Smithers. Police subsequently attended and secured the scene. A male and female were arrested and a firearm was seized. However, the female was later released without charges. The male was held in police custody, and appeared in Smithers Court on Dec. 4, 2012. Narjit Singh, a 42-year-old male, of Smithers, was charged with several offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, including Pointing a Firearm at another Person Without Lawful Excuse, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, three counts of Assaulting a Police Officer and Careless Use of a Firearm. Singh was released by a judge under strict conditions. Less than 24 later, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Singh was found to be in breach of his conditions and arrested. Singh was charged with three counts of Breach of a Recognizance and brought before a Justice of the Peace. Singh was released by the Justice with further conditions and is to appear in Smithers Provincial court to face all charges. On Dec. 4, 2012, Smithers RCMP responded to a motor

vehicle collision in the Safeway parking lot. A vehicle had hit one of the pillars near the entrance of Safeway. The female driver was unresponsive and first aid was administered on scene. BC Ambulance transported the female to Bulkley Valley District Hospital where she was later taken by medevac to Vancouver General Hospital. It appears that the female driver suffered from medical distress which caused the collision. There were no injuries to any other persons. Police are continuing their investigation. On Dec. 5, 2012 at approximately 7.25 p.m., Smithers RCMP received a complaint of a two vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Telkwa, B.C. Police attended the location, and observed two vehicles, with significant damage, in the ditch. The driver of the first vehicle stated that he had been traveling west on the highway when he observed an injured deer in the middle of his driving lane. Trying to avoid the deer, he steered to the left, however, due to extreme slippery road conditions, lost control of his vehicle and proceeded to slide towards the oncoming vehicle. The two vehicles collided, and ended up in the ditch. The occupants of the second vehicle were taken to hospital by BC Ambulance for checkup after suffering minor injuries. Road conditions at the time were icy and no charges were laid. Police wish to remind motorists that due to the slippery road conditions, to slow down and drive accordingly. On December 5 at approximately 5 p.m., Smithers RCMP received a report of a collision at the intersection of King Street and Highway 16 between a pick up truck and a suburban. Several witnesses provided verbal statements advising that the pickup truck traveled through the red light on King St. where it collided with the suburban. There was significant damage to both vehicles, but no injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was issued a Violation Ticket for Failing to Stop for a Red Light under the Motor Vehicle Act.

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Minding Your Money For Retirement Freedom – Commit to Saving

The freedom to make your retirement dreams a reality – wouldn’t that be wonderful? You can do it. All it takes is money and that’s why saving throughout your life is important. But with the everyday reality of utility bills, mortgage payments, car loans or lease payments and the many other demands on your hard earned money, creating an investment portfolio and regularly contributing to it can seem like an impossible task – and there go your retirement dreams.

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But it doesn’t have to be that way, when you PAC for your retirement starting now. A PAC – or Pre-Authorized Contribution program -- is a simple, straightforward and consistent way to make an affordable monthly payment to your investment plan, the same way you would for any of your other monthly commitments. It’s easy to do – just arrange with your bank to deduct a specified amount from your savings or chequing account on a regular basis and contribute it to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or non-registered portfolio. Investing small amounts makes it easier to contribute. Ten percent of your earned income each month is recommended but you could also choose to invest weekly, bi-weekly, or quarterly. Here’s what you would gain from PAC-ing $250 into your RRSP every month: • At a compound annual rate of 8 per cent you’ll have $354,230 of pre-tax assets after thirty years.1 • If you wait until the end of each year and invest a lump sum of $3,000, you’ll have only $339,850. • So, by PAC-ing each month, you add potentially $14,380 to your retirement fund without costing you one additional penny!

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What happens if you don’t PAC or come up with a lump sum $3,000 to invest each year? You’ll shortchange your retirement fund by more than $300,000! That’s why you should start PAC-ing right away. You’ll not only benefit from the advantages of dollar cost averaging and the magic of compounding, your regular PAC contributions will also generate a tax benefit along with the tax-deferred growth in your registered portfolio. By taking advantage of a PAC monthly investment plan, you could be taking the fastest route to financial independence and retirement freedom. Your professional advisor can help you pick the PAC that works best for you. The rate of return is used only to illustrate the effects of the compound growth rate and is not intended to reflect future values or returns on investment.

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Medals recognize service By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

oug Donaldson, MLA, Stikine, recognized four area residents for their service to community with the presentation of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals during a ceremony at the Old Church, Dec. 4, 2012. Recognized for their contributions to the region and their country were Mel Coulson of Telkwa, Norm Sundborg of Smithers, Mabel Forsythe of Smithers and Bronwyn Henwood of New Hazelton. “It’s incredible,” Coulson said of the recognition. “I was gobsmacked when they told me. “You don’t do these things for recognition, you do them because it’s the decent thing to do, or a worthwhile thing to do.” It’s fitting the ceremonies were held in the Old Church as the renovation, the salvaging, of the Old Church, is one of Coulson’s contributions recognized by the Jubilee medal award. “Every time I come in here for an concert or another event I think if we hadn’t made that effort we wouldn’t have had that.” Despite a consensus the church should be torn down, Coulson and friends persevered and pushed ahead to renovate the church that stood abandoned for 20 years.

Top right, Doug Donaldson presents Mel Coulson, right, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal; above, Norman Sundborg, right, receives his Jubilee medal. Percy N. Hébert photos

CDC’s 500,000 penny mission By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Next on the list was the prayer garden behind the Old Church and when that was done Coulson turned his attention to the Round Lake Community Hall. “It was in a really bad state, the tongue and groove floor was worn right down to the grooves,” Coulson said. “We realized if we didn’t do something it would go off the map. “We thought we’re not going to let that happen on our watch.” Many by now would look back and be content to rest on their laurels, but Coulson got wind of another project, Camp Caledonia. The camp, owned by the Anglican Church, was in really bad shape, but the church didn’t have the money to cover the cost of renovation, so Coulson again devised a plan to cover the costs of renovation and today Camp Caledonia hosts many programs for youth and adults. Norman Sundborg, received the Jubilee medal in recognition of his service to country as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from 1972 - 1985. By all accounts Sundborg was destined to join the armed forces, after growing up listening to stories from his father and grandfather who both served in the armed forces. In accepting the award, Sundborg deflected the recognition, but rather chose to honour the members of his family who served in the armed forces. “I’m surprised that someone picked up my story and made the nomination and that my story even had enough of an impact to receive a medal “I guess I’m taking a hit for the team, the Sundborg family.” Sundborg, who now operates Hudson Bay Taxidermy, also referred to his son, who is now a fourth-generation Sundborg to serve in the Canadian military. When asked about his fondest memory of serving in the military, Sundborg smiled. “That’s where I met my wife Pauline,” he said. For Doug Donaldson, the awards highlighted the richness of community service in the region. “The diversity demonstrated by these medal recipients is a real testimony to the strength and resilience of our communities,” Donaldson said.

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The Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre is on a mission to raise 500,000 pennies to help fund programs and purchase new equipment. “The funds will help pay for resources for our programs, special equipment and support any new ideas for programing to benefit the children and families in our area,” Kerri Kluss, executive director for the CDC said. After many years of fundraising the CDC thought they should try something new and have a bit of fun as they collect what will soon be an extinct piece of currency. “A little help makes a big difference,” she said. But the CDC is not the only organization that’s got copper fever. The Whitehorse Child Development centre is on the same path and with the same goal they couldn’t help but muster a little friendly competition. “The competition was there to kind of raise the spirits of everyone and try to

go after our goal,” Kluss said. So far the CDC has raised just over $100 since October and are hoping to raise the rest by February. With the future of their government funding uncertain the CDC sees the need to continue raising money to fund their work. Pediatric therapists and child development specialists need specialized resources to support child development as they grow. Kluss said the idea for a penny drive came from the desire to have a stronger presence in the communities they serve from Granisle to Atlin. “I think it’s that interest in being more visible in the community as an agency so people know who we are and that we do need their help,” she said. The CDC has jars all over town waiting for people to drop pennies into. Scotia Bank, Western Financial Group, Western Financial in Houston, CIBC, RBC, RBC Hazelton and the Interior News have all jumped on board to help the CDC reach their goal. See PENNY on p. A15

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Electronics meant for recycling not the landfill By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Ingo Oevermann makes several trips a week to the transfer station, trips he shouldn’t really have to make. Oevermann goes to the transfer station on Donaldson Road to collect electronic appliances people have left in or around the re-use shed, or in the heap of stoves, washer and dryers, and delivers them to the bottle recycling depot on Tatlow Road. “About six televisions a week,” Oevermann said is his usual haul for TVs. That’s where electronic appliances

destined for recycling should be brought to in the first place, Oevermann said. Part of the problem, Oevermann said, is the sign at the re-use shed, indicating the items should be taken to the bottle depot, is too small. He would like to see a larger and more visible sign. With Christmas around the corner, and likelihood that many Christmas trees will have new televisions or computers under them, Oevermann wants to raise awareness around the potential danger of putting old electronic appliances into the landfill. “We need to

understand what is in there,” he said. For good reason. The components in analog or newer electronic appliances, from televisions to computers and printers, contain many poisonous substances, especially heavy metals. “There’s lead, barium, cadmium and others,” Oevermann said. Those substances can find their way into the water table or into the Bulkley River. “People don’t understand, this is the only living room we have,” he said referring to how many treat the natural beauty of the planet with disregard.

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CDC copper crazy PENNY from A12 Volunteers collect and roll the pennies and the Bulkley Valley Credit Union accepts them and ships them free of charge, engaging the whole community to make it happen. “The goal I think is it doesn’t take much to help and every penny makes a big difference,” Estelle Wodjak, Office Administrator for the CDC said. “When you go to places in Hazleton, most people don’t even know who we are. “So if we keep doing this type of awareness campaign they eventually know we actually serve a lot of those families.” Wodjak and Kluss know with such a large area to oversee,

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Last November, representatives of the Village of Telkwa headed to the United Arab Emirates as nominees in the United Nations Livable Communities competition. Telkwa was up against 26 other municipalities in the socio-economic section of the competition, against municipalities from Malaysia, Japan, Australia and elsewhere. Telkwa was nominated on the strength of their Official Community Plan and Integrated Sustainability Plan which guides the community to a sustainable future. For Rimas Zitkauskas, councillor for the Village of Telkwa, the trip to Al-Ain, UAE, was an opportunity to learn from the experience of other municipalities. “The common thread of the initiatives and projects presented

by the international participants is the need to restore, repair, preserve and/or recreate the natural components of communities,” Zitkauskas said to describe the types of initiatives highlighted at the Livable Communities Awards conference. Zitkauskas pointed to several initiatives that impressed him, including a South African suburb with an ambitious plan to build out 48 neighbourhood parks linked through a cleaned up and naturally landscaped existing river bed. Councillor Rick Fuerst came away from the LiveCom conference with a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing Telkwa was nominated from a list of 400 municipalities with access to even more resources. “The people of the Village of Telkwa should have great pride in their plan because It was created from their input and speaks to dealing with our future issues in a

realistic way,” Fuerst said. “I was very proud to represent our village and our country on such a global stage.” See UN on p. A17

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TELKWA from p. A16 Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Telkwa, Kim Martinsen admitted it was difficult to pick one special moment from the conference, but praised the generosity and graciousness of the host community as well as the amazing innovative projects from around the world. But, being at an international conference did leave Martinsen with a special sense of community. “The commonality of communities around the world,” she said. “Representatives from communities around the world, in different social and political cultures, met, exchanged

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information and created an international network of collaboration and friendship.” As much as the conference left a mark on the trio from Telkwa, the Village of Telkwa also left a mark on the conference delegates. Zitkauskas was asked to address the conference on behalf of all the delegates, something he said, that left him honoured and humbled. His address, had a singular focus. “No matter the size of the community, we can all benefit from making the environment better,” Zitkauskas explained. Perhaps the biggest impact Telkwa made, was on their hosts, a mark that most residents of Telkwa would acknowledge is

exactly right. Zitkauskas recounts a meeting with representatives of Al Ain, the host city, where he was asked to describe Telkwa and the Bulkley Valley. After providing a brief description, Zitkauskas said, their focus fell on specific facts from his description. “That we had two clean rivers flowing year round through our community,” Zitkauskas recounted. “That the valley contained lands that supported farming and ranching and we were surrounded by millions of acres of forested mountainous terrain. “After a few moments of reflection, I was told that indeed, I must live in a very rich community.”

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C OMMUNITY Littlest Angel, a story

SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory

or some reason this has been a year when a few readers have requested that I share this story with you. For the good people of the Fort Nelson area this is my gift to you for your kind thoughts this past year. This story was published in Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul and has been read a few times on CBC radio. Enjoy. The Littlest Angel As another Christmas approaches we all have memories that are more vivid the further back they go. Everyone is able to recall a time in the past when Christmas seemed more meaningful than it is today. I have been most fortunate to have had many Christmas seasons pleasantly worth remembering. I can remember those when I feel like it but for me the time I recall more than any other was the winter I taught school in a small country school on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I had three grades in my class. Three grades of little people beaming with desire to learn all they could. One little chap in grade one wanted to learn more than all the rest. His round puffy face would smile up at me reminding me over and over again that soon he would leave us.

His small six-yearold body harboured a sad disease, leukemia. More often than not he would take his schooling in the hospital in Vancouver as once more he would bravely submit to another treatment. We were all so pleased to have this special little fellow with us for that Christmas so long ago. We decorated our classroom, practiced for the concert and coloured many pictures of Santa, snowmen and angels. We read Christmas stories. Some of the older children wrote good stories of their own. On the day before the Christmas holiday would send us all home for a couple weeks I read a new story to the class. It was about the Littlest Angel. This little angel had an awful time in heaven. He could not adjust to the routine. He was always in trouble, bumping into other angels, tripping over clouds or dropping his halo. Nothing seemed to make his time in heaven any easier until one celestial day an archangel suggested the little angel return to earth to retrieve some items from his home. Just a few things to remind him of his past life. As I read the story to the class a silence fell over the children as they became more involved in the plight of the angel. In hushed voices we discussed the story, closing the page on another day at school. The next day during our ritualistic “show and tell” time the little boy with leukemia asked if he could share something with the class. He sat in front of us on the old worn carpet with a small wooden box. His balding head bent over the box as he began to remove each item with much care.

“This is my first tooth, this is a ribbon from my sister’s hair and this is my puppy’s collar,” he said. “My Dad gave me this old key and my Mom gave me this rabbit’s foot for good luck.” Even before he told us the purpose of the box and its contents we knew. Shiny tears went dot-to-dot down the freckled faces of the other children. “I have all these things so when I go to heaven I won’t be too scared,” he explained. “Maybe you guys could make a picture for me to take so I will remember all of you.” The rest of the day was spent doing just that. All of us prepared a picture, folded it carefully, placing it in the wooden box. The day finally ended with each child saying goodbye to each other. They all gave the little boy a big hug, getting a bright smile in return. I went home with the memory of a little boy who fought his disease and would one day accept his destiny. The Christmas holidays came to a close and we all returned to our classall except the boy. He died that Christmas in a hospital away from home clutching the wooden box which held his hopes and memories-and ours. I have never forgotten that Christmas nor have I forgotten the little boy who in his short life gave so much. You can comment about this story when you call 250-846-5095 or send an e-mail to mallory@bulkley.net.

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Smithers, a lot like home By Sarah Bridgewood Smithers Secondary

very year, Smithers secondary school plays host to a handful of exchange students from around the world. Some have a steeper learning curve than others depending on languages and cultures clashing, but eventually, they are all immersed into life at SSS and Smithers. When speaking to Alina Huci, from Italy, and Karl Ellison, from Sweden, they said that while Canada was different, it was easy to settle into the rhythm of things. Some had been to Canada before, and were planning to move here in the future for university. When asked about the differences between their home town and Smithers, many pointed

out the cold. But evidently, the colder temperatures are not all that bad, as it was the deciding factor in Karolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to come to Canada from Austria, rather than Australia. Overall the exchange students said they are enjoying their time here in Smithers, their reasons for coming varied from a sibling coming on an exchange before, to wanting to see the nature, something that was lacking where they had come from. Many have made good use of the ski hill, in true Smithereen fashion. In addition to the cold, some said they were struggling with the types of food offered here, that there was more meat than they had usually had at home. For Sophie Grote, from Germany, one of her favorite things about Smithers is that people on the street seemed happier and smile at others.

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mithers secondary school has really gotten into the Christmas spirit this year, trying to make the world a better place. The main entrance and totem pole are decked out in true holiday fashion and collections for various charities are taking place around the school. You can find shopping carts placed in various locations just waiting to be filled with nonperishable food items for the less fortunate and in the office you can donate your pennies towards clean drinking water for those who live without. Ms. Thornton, a science teacher at SSS, has been a great and inspiring spokesperson for Operation Christmas Child. This project involves putting Shopping cart used shoeboxes hamper. full of gifts and essentials together for children in Chile. Ms. Thornton was actually able to travel to Chile a few years ago to help distribute boxes. She says this was a very inspiring experience. She had been able to motivate many of her students to help

out and participate in giving this season. On every school wall you can also see a plethora of posters telling anyone who will read them to make a positive change in their life. These changes range from using less plastic to stopping bullying and quitting smoking. The green team, a group of environmentally enthusiastic students, have also been working hard to advise us on how to have a green Christmas. They have a large bulletin board full of information and ideas

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Bah humbug - I don’t think so! By Paisley Dean Smithers Secondary/Interior News

feel like it’s becoming a growing trend for people not to like Christmas. For them there are far too many Christmas songs on the radio and decorating for the holiday season has become a chore. Many more people are complaining about the growing consumerism of the holiday, of how society has accepted the best way to show your love for someone is to shower them with gifts (the more expensive and plentiful the better, of course). They also complain of the stress that comes with scrambling to find the right present for that certain someone, or even just any someone. For these people, the spirit of Christmas has been lost to greed. I would just like to point out that, although there are some extreme extravagances that some have added to Christmas tradition, for many people the motive behind the act of giving remains pure. Giving someone a gift and brightening his or her life, even for a moment, is still a good thing, even if it feeds capitalism. Taking time and putting the effort into something for someone else should always be seen as admirable. These mini scrooges complaining about how Christmas is no longer about family must realize society on the whole has become less family-oriented but the holiday season is still, compared to the rest of the The totem pole in the foye r o lif year, a time when families t for the holiday season o f Smithers secondary scho f 2012. ol gets a fest ive facedo spend time together. If you focus on family, Paisley Dean photo friends and food there should not be any question whether your Christmas is what it should be. However, if you are still having trouble finding a bright side, think of the temporality boosted economy!

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Digital Art Club tells stories through photo By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

Salome Huber’s photo (above) of a family pet and Antawn Wagner’s self portrait (right) were part of the Digital Photo Club exhibition last week at the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition. A book with all photos from the final ‘story-line’ assignment is available at the Hazelton public library. Contributed photos

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For the second year, the Digital Story Club held a gala event to showcase part of their individual story told through photographs. Keegan Schopfer, Hazelton District Public Library intern, has been the driving force behind the event and he is very pleased with both the quality of photos and the support shown from the community last Thursday at the event. There were only eight spots available for children between ages 10 and 14, who only needed to have an interest in photography to join in. “It was really amazing to see the perspectives they came up with,” Schopfer said. “It’s a bit surprising ow creative they can be having only a bit of experience with photography.” The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition provided the space for the photos to be displayed and Schopfer was delighted to see close to 30 people in attendance. The program was created by Schopfer while working at the library and born of his personal interest in photography. Spots filled up within a week after word was out about the photo club. Six instructional meetings were led by Schopfer, where students were shown the elements of photography. “Every week we’d

get together for about an hour and a half,” Schopfer said. “Each week had its own theme, like, composition, subject matter or leading lines.” Club members, at the end of each class, were asked to capture at least two images based on the last tutorial. Composition required strong shapes in the photo, whereas, subject matter usually involves a person or animal as the focus of the shot. Schopfer made sure everyone was given the chance to share what they thought. “We had critique sessions,” Schopfer said. “Where one student would show their pictures, but would have to listen to what class members thought of their work first.” This process took a little while to get going. “At first the kids were shy and didn’t really have much to say,” Schopfer said. “But once they had a few sessions behind them they were all keen to both show their pictures and able to offer each other helpful suggestions to each other.” This year’s club included Antawn Wagner, Jade Watson, Krystian Howard, Honor Watson, Salome Huber, Galadrielle Burgess and Jadah Grimm-O’Neill. One student backed out of the club shortly before the exhibition. The sixth session ended with students given the assignment of taking photos that would tell viewers a bit about themselves. “They were asked to tell a story in ten images or less,” Schopfer said. The compiled photos were made into a book available for viewing at the Hazelton public library. Funding for this years’ club was funded by Industry Canada through the Community Access Program, which also is the source of funding for Schopfer’s internship. “Part of my job as an intern is to promote and assist people with technology,” he said. “This class was designed to help kids become more familiar with digital cameras.” Each student receives a certificate of completion and a copy of the book they helped create. Another class may be happening next month. Call the library at 250-842-5961 for info.

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SQX dancers dazzle Smithers By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Dance enthusiasts in Smithers put in their best moves during a recent clinic put on by SQX Dance Studio.

Smithers played close to home to one of the most intense sports because of the implications invovled if there isn’t someone coaching who is as dedicated as the students. SQX Dance Studio was in Smithers two weeks ago to teach a select group of young dancers the good and bad habits of contemporary dance. “I know what its like to be in a small town and have big dreams,” Carmen Moreira said. “So that’s why we’re so committed to bringing dance to where it really needs to be brought to like rural communities.” A couple years ago Moreira was told by one of her former teachers she needed to contact people in B.C. with whom she could conduct dance workshops. Soon after they weren’t only going to see one person but dozens who were dedicated to becoming better than they were. But SQX is different than regular companies putting on

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a clinic because they have a different focus. “We’ve decided we’re not going to do dance in some sort of artistic legacy,” Moreira said. “Our mandate it to use art and culture and particularly dance to contribute to collective public vibrancy.” Even here in Smithers people came out because the know the value of a world class dance workshop which can’t be found in any other dance company in the world. One of the methods SQX uses is hyper concentration exercises to establish 100 per cent of their focus on one task and one movement. “We’ve seen 100 per cent focus and 100 per cent dedication from the group in Smithers and that is so special and it’s made our few days in Smithers amazing,” she said. Stopping in Nelson, Cranbrook, Smithers and Grand Prairie SQX has gone off the road in search of students who want to learn and experience dance like never before. “Everyone sees the sparkly bit at the end but they don’t see the transition to that sparkly end,” Moreira said. “We want to create creative opportunities for communities large and small. We’re really dedicated to making sure we give as much as we take from grants in order to make a sustainable dance organization.” For more information about SQX’s projects, visit their website at www.sqxdanza.ca

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SMITH LAUNCHES BOOK Local author Jane Smith (right) launched her new book, The First Fry Bread, with a reading at John Field elementary school in Hazelton.

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Robert Chaplin, formerly of Smithers, is in the Guinness Book of Records for producing the smallest book. You can’t see what got him the record, but Chaplin has changed that with the printing of a regular-sized version of the smallest book ever, Teeny Ted From Turnip Town. The original version, written on a silicone chip, measures 70 x 100 microns. The period at the end of this sentence measures about 610 microns. The regular-sized print version measures 8 ¼” x 8 ½.” Chaplin created the book in 2007 with the help of a sophisticated focused ion beam in the Nano-Imaging Facility at Simon Fraser University. The text, written by brother Malcolm, in the book is carved to a resolution of 42 nanometres, Chaplin said. “A nanometre is one millionth of a millimetre,” he said to express just how small a nanometre is. With the Guinness record tucked away, Robert and Malcolm want to share the book with the world. The official launch takes place Monday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mountain Eagle Books.

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hockey better for the caused they to lose fans, for us, we want out in the end. to be out here when its “We felt we were in close and hope the rest a good place to start The Smithers of the season is close the game,” Quesnel Steelheads once again like that,” Steelheads assistant coach, Bob proved they are a captain, Darryl Young Marsh said. force to be reckoned said. “Even though we with, after countering “Like Houston gave up a two-goal two goal Quesnel lead we came a bit flat, I lead in the second to edge them 5-3 in think we thought they there we still felt we CIHL action Saturday would just hand us the were in a good spot night in Smithers. game and they didn’t. and tried to even it up Caught flat footed So we didn’t panic which we didn’t do a right out of the gate, and just went back to very good job of.” the Steelheads fell the way we know we “We’re trying to behind 3-1 early in the can play and got the cut down on penalties first period against job done.” last year we took a lot Quesnel. Despite having had of penalties this year Outshooting them a stellar beginning we’ve cut back and late in the second, the to the season, with play more disciplined Steelheads managed 10-2 and 7-1 wins, and I think we’re to rebound and score other teams are finally doing a better job of two unanswered goals starting to give the it but a couple of calls before the buzzer at Steelheads a run for in the third period the end of the second their money and were a little bit iffy.” to start the third with the next half of the Still as good as the three goals a piece. season looks just as Steelheads power-play As Quesnel began tough with several line might be, it’s far to take penalty after games against the from refined. penalty, the Steelheads Kitimat Ice Demons “It’s really hard to took advantage of and the Prince Rupert work on anything in their mistakes and Rampage. practice because of would bury two more “I think we were guys missing but we It’s the always beensome about thework powder goals before final making mistakes a lot of puck buzzer to remain that we have to be movement and that undefeated going into aware of defensively, comes out in the the Christmas break. but we came back out power-play, but we Although the better in the second kind of just wing it,” Steelheads pulled period,” Steelheads DeVries said. out another victory, coach Tom DeVries The Steelheads it wasn’t as easy as said. take a week off for previous blow-outs The Steelhead Christmas but will against Terrace and power-play was be back at home Houston. working overtime as against the Kitimat “The last two Quesnel just couldn’t Ice Demons, Dec. 29. games have been really stay out of the box, Puck drops at 7:30 exciting, it makes the which definitely p.m. Smithers/Interior News

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The Smithers Steelheads, 2012 CIHL champions, have opted out of this year’s championship tournament.

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The Smithers Steelheads have opted out of playing in the Coy Cup this year, as the realities of a working man’s league set in. “This year the tournaments going to be in Kitimat again and we feel it’s going to be the same four teams, it’s a big expense for us and a week off work,” Steelheads captain, Darryl Young said. “We just feel like if there was someone coming in from down south to make it different and more exciting I think we would.” The Steelheads would have been the defending champs of the Coy Cup but after a few years of shelling out the money to play teams they just finished playing in the CIHL playoffs the expense and commitment from players is becoming too much. “Last year was great winning the Coy Cup but it’s a long week of hanging around playing hockey and it’s exciting to win, but I think there is a lot of commitment to jobs and families and they can’t commit to the tournament right now,” coach, Tom DeVries said. “So we said if

it’s the same four teams that are in our league than what’s the point?” The Coy Cup has been the provincial tournament for the senior mens AA division for nearly a hundred years and usually consists of two best teams from the southern leagues and two best teams from the northern leagues. However, in the past few years it seems the CIHL is the only league participating in the week long tournament. “When we found out there was going to be no other teams in the Coy Cup other than CIHL teams we declined for a few reasons,” club president, Kelly Zackarias said. “One being we’ll be playing the same teams that are in the CIHL playoffs and also all our guys have to take a week off work and the loss of wages for a week came into play as well as costing the club between eight and $10,000.” Although BC Hockey is trying to encourage leagues in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island as well as up in the Dawson Creek area to take part in the tournament, so far nothing has come to fruition.

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Snowboarders looking to make a career of teaching how to ride or just improve their skills carved up Hudson Bay Mountain last weekend during a level one Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors course. The course is designed for those who want to better their abilities and perhaps pass on that knowledge to others as an instructor on Hudson Bay Mountain. So far both the level one ski instructors course and the snowboard course have been sold out with level two courses to take place in February. For some high school students, being certified can even go towards the completion of their high school diploma. “It works out well for us because we develop a local instructor base and it works out for the participant

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whistler this year so I’d like to go to those. You got to be at the top of your game and you got to do a lot of training,” he said. For Werrel getting his team into race condition is top priority at the moment and although they had a good start to the season, bringing their fitness level way up with dryland training in September, he knows there is still a lot of work to be done by Dec. 28. “Our competition side is really strong

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Smithers’ own Marcy Edgecumbe pushed herself to the limit during this years ITU World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand in October and placed fifth overall in her age category. Edgecumbe, who’s years of hard work and dedication has taken her all over the world in search of triathlon greatness and competing at the world was an experience all of its own. “It’s a four day event, the caliber of racing because it was in New Zealand was extremely high and between my self in fifth and third there was a difference of 20 seconds, Edgecubme said. With over 4,000 athletes in attendance, and 106 in her age category it was easily the largest event Edgecubme had ever been too and compared the New Zealand and Australians love of triathlons to Canada’s love for hockey. “It’s like hockey here, so the four people that beat me were ether from Australia or New Zealand so it wasn’t too bad,” she said. “For some there was a lot on the line

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Canada Post is in the midst of the busiest season of the year as they try to beat the Christmas rush and deliver millions of parcels across the country and abroad. This year Canada Post expects to deliver over one billion cards, letters and parcels over the Christmas season as well delivering an addition 75,000 kilograms of mail between now and Dec. 25. With over 1,330 trucks on the road daily delivering those precious gifts, Canada Post spokesman, John Caines said there is only one thing that could hinder on time delivery. Weather. “The weather’s our biggest concern this time of year,” Caines said. “Weather, weather, weather. If we have good weather we have no issues. Last year was amazing, there was very little snow and ice across the country and our on time deliveries were just fine.” So far there have been no issues in B.C. and all packages are expected to be delivered on time. However, back East is another story, with high winds and icy roads in northern Ontario and across the prairies making it difficult to keep mail moving. “Our whole season starts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” Caines said. “That’s when we have to gear up for an influx of parcels both international and domestic and stays consistent right to the end of the year.” Although letter mail has declined over the passed few years, there is one person that continues to receive thousands of hand written letters every year. Santa. “Letters to Santa continue to pour in,” Caines said. “We get about a million a year and we’re expecting that many this year. We started the program 31 years ago and we’ve averaged about a million letters every year for the last 10 or 12 years.” Caines said in the 31 year history of sending and receiving letters for Santa, Canada Post has received and delved 20.5 million letters and 400,000 emails. For Canada Post the Christmas season doesn’t end on Dec. 25. as they continue to support Boxing Day shoppers and add additional logistics to their operations to help deliver online purchases right through to the new year. This year the busiest day for processing letters and parcels was Dec. 13 and the heaviest day for deliveries is projected to be Dec. 21.

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Yes Group promotes jobs in the north By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

If you’ve noticed large YES signs doted around town, you might be wondering what we should be saying yes too? According to Yes Group member Dennis MacKay, the northwest needs to say yes to jobs. “[The Yes Group] came from a group of concerned citizens because every time we see a proposed project for our part of the province, even before the EA process starts, we have all these people out there saying no to everything,” MacKay said. “Eventually this part of the world will start to dry up for jobs.” MacKay said far to often major industrial projects proposed for the northwest, such as mines and pipelines are quick to be condemned rather than celebrated and that something needs to change. That people should wait until the environmental assessments are completed before making decisions whether they like the project

or not. “I just wish people would wait until the EA process is complete before they start making up their mind, or should we get rid of government and let the public decide which projects should proceed or not? MacKay said the current high standard of living we have is due in part to the export of our natural resources and that if we don’t sell off those resources, for example oil, one day they’re going to be worthless. “The U.S. is almost self-sufficient in terms of oil production, they can meet their own demands so we have an opportunity to move some oil to Asia I think we should be doing it. The former BC Liberal Stikine MLA spoke in favor of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline last March, noting the need for transferable jobs in the north for young people and said more people should come out and speak in favor of these projects rather than remain silent. The lack of supporters in favor of

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are busy.” He also mentioned the business community is hesitant to speak out in support of development because of the effect it might have on their businesses. MacKay also made mention of a recent gas-line survey crew that was chased out before they could complete their work. “We better start

making up our mind who owns the land, who has control over the land,” MacKay said. “Is it the natives or is it the province of British Columbia through our elected officials? Because we’re fixing ourselves into one hell of a hole right now if we don’t decide on this aboriginal title issue.” However, MacKay

said the Yes Group are not the only group of concerned citizen in B.C. Recently he was contacted by another organization in the Lower Mainland with the same message and hopes the two groups can double their efforts in saying yes to more jobs rather than sit silent and he said the message is growing.

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Mabel Forsythe and Bronwyn Henwood each received Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals for service to their communities Dec. 3 at the Old Church in Smithers. The award was established by Queen Elizabeth 2 to commemorate her 60 years as Queen of England and to recognize community service throughout the commonwealth. In all, 60,000 Canadians will be awarded the Jubilee medal. Forsythe and Henwood were nominated through MLA Doug Donaldson’s Stikine constituency office. “These medals are significant because they mark longevity and tradition,” Donaldson said before calling up the recipients.

“I think the people we are celebrating today are fine examples of that.” Longevity and tradition were key in Forsythe’s nomination, Donaldson said, noting she is a holder and teacher of the Wet’suwet’en culture. “Mabel has done an incredible job ensuring her culture is shared with the young people,” Donaldson said. Forsythe, who has volunteered countless hours sharing her knowledge with youth, beamed after receiving her Jubilee medal. “It feels pretty good,” Forsythe said. Her involvement in the community follows a simple formula learned from her elders, she said. “I don’t know how to say no when people ask me to do something,” she said. “I’m ready and willing.”

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Joan Hunt, early childhood development co-ordinator at the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, nominated Forsythe. “She’s always there,” Hunt said. “Even if it’s a last minute call, if it’s for the children, she’s there.” “I nominated her for preserving the history, culture, crafts and stories through children, who can then pass on what they learned in the future,” Hunt said. Bronwyn Henwood was nominated by Anne Docherty, Storytellers’ Foundation executive director. “She’s like our very own happiness project,” Docherty said. “The value of people like Bronwyn in the Hazeltons is not only that we have more community infrastructure, but we all have a greater sense of goodwill towards each other.” See JUBILEE on p. C3

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New Hazelton RCMP responded to a total of 78 calls during this week. Dec. 6, several gravestones in the Gitanmaax cemetery were disturbed. Police are seeking witnesses and information. Dec. 7, police attended a residence on Silver Standard Rd where a residence window had been broken. A female was arrested at the scene and charges are before the Crown. Dec. 9, police attended two single vehicle collisions on Hwy 16 near Gitsegukla where a semi-trailer and it’s pilot vehicle had slid off the road and entered the ditch. Road and weather conditions are being blamed. Dec. 9, a blue Buick Century entered the ditch on the Kispiox Valley Road during the morning. Police are seeking witnesses to this event. Dec. 10, police were called to a disturbance on Cotton-

wood Dr. in Gitanmaax where a fight had allegedly broken out between intoxicated subjects. Police attended and spoke with several subjects but didn’t find a disturbance. Later, two unruly customers were reported at the Gitanmaax Food and Fuel, however both subjects departed prior to police arrival. Police responded to 7 collisions during the week and conducted 2 checkstops. New Hazelton RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down and drive with added caution during winter conditions. Police will conduct additional checkstops for the holiday season to ensure public safety. Please do not drink and drive. Police are seeking the following subjects on outstanding warrants: Bruce WILSON Jr., Francis WILLIAMS. Also sought was Clint WILLIAMS, but he was apprehended Dec. 13, 2012

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Henwood leads by example JUBILEE from p. C1 Henwood, formerly of the Kispiox Valley, has been integral in providing amenities enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. She was instrumental in the fundraising and planning that led to the construction of the New Hazelton Skateboard and Bike park, which is a blur of activity during Spring, Summer and Fall. Henwood also helped establish the Skeena Bakery, which she now manages. One of the employees, Harvey Turner, is glad Henwood is the boss. “She has really good people skills,” Turner said. “I like working for her a lot, because she trains us to do everything and then lets us do it.” Henwood, however, said she has come about a Jubilee medal by coincidence. “It wasn’t as though I had any huge interest in the Skate and Bike park, my

sister actually got me to go to one of the meetings and I ended up being one of five people that made the park happen,” Henwood said. “The bakery needed a director on the board and that turned into being a volunteer worker, which turned into being the manager.” Her husband, Robert, has been there right along with her. “You don’t know how many hamburgers we sold to build that skate park,” Robert said. The bakery employs five people and several others volunteer at the bakery. “I’m opened to accepting responsibility when asked to do things.” Although she’s been wheelchair bound since just before moving to New Hazelton 11 years ago, it hasn’t prevented her from providing for the community. Henwood also helped to bring, Measuring Up

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the grunt work,” Henwood said. Forsythe and Henwood were among several worthy candidates, Donaldson said. “We had many names come through our office nominating

people,” Donaldson said. “We had a tough time choosing, but I think the selection committee did a great job.”

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At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Village of Hazelton Council had several important decisions on the agenda. At the top of the agenda was resolution 6-2, concerning a request for funding from the Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC). Rick Connors, CEO of GDC, requested $20,000 from funds the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDI) has, allocated for Hazelton. The money would be used by the GDC to complete a feasibility study of a proposed biomass energy system, which is a large incinerator that produces electricity from rising steam and heat. The request wasn’t received well. “[The GDC] is looking at an initial investment of $2.5 million and only showing revenues of $200,000” Councillor Bud Smith said. “With five employees, that’s a pretty fine margin.” Councillor, Nick Marshall, recalled a previous encounter with Connors at a Skeena Ice Arena Association meeting. “He came when we were talking about the arena at the high school and he had a lot of good ideas,” Marshall said. “But he wasn’t aware of the area’s available wood waste. “We haven’t had wood waste around here for 10 years.” Council agreed a study would be worthwhile, but opted to withhold its NDI allocation funding for the time being. Council also heard Bruce and Rene Chandler request to move the Riverboat building lease from the Misty River Art gallery to their business Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar. The switch would enable the Chandlers

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to obtain a foodprimary liquor license. “We’re want to offer more evening dining,” Bruce said. The lease is a necessity, Rene said. “They won’t even let us apply without the lease in our name,” she said. A potential bringyour-own alcohol option would allow patrons to bring unopened bottles of

wine that to be opened at the gallery, allowing minimal storage of liquor on premises. Council decided to research options on lease exchange. The current Riverboat lease agreement expires in June 2013. Council did approve combining their NDI regional development account in principle with

other northern municipalities providing such an account is created. The decision allows NDI to potentially obtain maximum funding from the B.C. government for all municipalities in the coming years which allows all towns involved to draw from total accumulated interest providing positive capital remains in the joint account. Northern municipalities are nearing a decision to start a joint account. The Hazelton Minor Hockey Association requested a donation to assist with a Novice division tournament. “I don’t know if we’ve given donations to them in the past,” Mayor Alice Maitland said. “Anytime we’ve given money to groups like this we would require a report about how the money was used.” Given the tournament was held the weekend before council met, council

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could take no action. Interim Administrator, Tanalee Hesse, suggested the board establish a deadline for grant-in-aid applications from the community to keep track of available funding more efficiently. Council passed a motion to create a deadline with a total amount for annual grant-in-aid funds available through the VOH office. Council decided to provide $100 towards a bracelet program at the high school to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. The Village of Hazelton office will be closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 2, 2013. Next council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2013. For more information call the VOH office 250-8425991.

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Notice to Snowmobilers The Smithers Snowmobile Association (SSA) has Agreements with Recreation Sites & Trails BC and BC Parks. This provides the SSA with the opportunity to manage local snowmobile trails as recreation amenities in collaboration with the province. This also allows the SSA to collect day-use fees from non-members - as well as to set a base rate for annual club memberships. The fees are based on historic costs of maintenance and the relative number of user days. Fees are specifically not-for-profit, and are applied to offset the rising costs of trail grooming as well as trail and facility maintenance. As with other areas in the province, snowmobile day pass fees have been set to $20/ day for non-club members. Memberships (including season trail pass) this year are $140/season. The SSA is a non-profit organization, and has historically generated funds solely through community fund raising efforts. These day-use fees will help to provide: trail grooming and infrastructure improvements; increased certainty for operational commitments, sustained club capacity for trail stewardship, up to date information, and a safe and high quality recreational riding experience. Please direct questions, concerns, or comments to the SSA at Box 2735, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 (snowmobilesmithers@ gmail.com), Recreation Sites & Trails BC (250-847-6300) or BC Parks (250-847-7260)

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‘World’s cleanest’ liquid natural gas still B.C. goal By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press

The B.C. government isn’t wavering from its goal of developing clean energy as negotiations continue for an expanding natural gas export megaproject across the north, Premier Christy Clark said. In a year-end interview with Black Press this week, Clark responded to Coastal First Nations concerns liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing at Kitimat and potentially Prince Rupert could proceed without external electricity supplies. Clark said LNG exports to Asia are her top economic priority, with the original two projects on Haisla Nation land at Douglas Channel growing to eight proposals

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 23 • 6 pm Christmas Day Service Tuesday, Dec. 25 • 10 am New Year’s Eve Service Monday, Dec. 31 • 7 pm Pastor Dan Hoogland 250-847-2333 1471 Columbia Dr. Smithers

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as international interest in B.C. shale-gas development grows. Confidential negotiations are ongoing with energy companies, and decisions on power supply have not yet been made, she said. “Our plan has always been for the cleanest LNG produced anywhere in the world, so that’s been hydro, wind power and other renewables as well,” Clark said. “But we’ve always said there’s going to have to be some natural gas power produced to shape it. “There’s another economic imperative we have, which is to grow our clean energy industry,” Clark said. Last week the Haisla Nation dropped out of its voluntary association with the Haida, Heiltsuk, Gitga’at and other communities who make up the Coastal First Nations.

They’re still united in opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline, but the rest of the Coastal First Nations oppose processing LNG directly by mechanical equipment that burns gas. Clark said full development of B.C. LNG will require construction of the Site C hydro dam on the Peace River, as well as smaller hydro developments and wind power such as that proposed off the coast of Haida Gwaii. The Coastal First Nations occupy what is now known as the Great Bear Rainforest, a vast area of the north and central B.C. coast with a land-use plan negotiated in 1996 with the B.C. and federal governments. A group of U.S.-based environmental foundations matched the two governments’ $60 million financing for the protected areas plan, working with environmental groups Greenpeace, Sierra Club and ForestEthics.

hristmas Church Services 2012 Canadian Reformed Church Christmas Day Service Tuesday, Dec 25 10 am Short Christmas Program Following Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmont Rd. 250-847-5879

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ST. JoSeph’S CaTholiC ChurCh Monday, Dec 24 6:00 pm Children's Christmas Mass (Smithers) 8:30 pm Christmas Mass, St. Anthony’s Parish (Houston) 11:30 pm Midnight Mass, St. Joseph’s Parish (Smithers) Tuesday, Dec 25 10 am Mass (Smithers) Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 9 am Mass (Smithers) 11:30 am Mass (Houston) Rev. Rectorino Tolentino, Jr

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information.

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Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

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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.

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for Auxiliary / Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers for November 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Positions available in Dease Lake, Bob Quinn and Telegraph Creek. Minimum of Class 3 BC Drivers Licence with air endorsement or recognized equivalent required. Wages and allowances per collective agreement. Accommodations may be available. Apply in person at the Dease Lake Office, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 www.ldmltd.ca

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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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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

Now Hiring

Closing Date: December 21, 2012

Full-Time Front Counter Daytime Staff 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 3 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

JOB POSTING – Plant Accountant Pinnacle Pellet is seeking an experienced Accountant to fill a full-time accounting position at its Burns Lake, BC Plant location. Responsibilities include: • Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control • Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances Skills and Qualifications: • Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program • Background in a manufacturing environment an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

What you’ll love: • Flexible Hours • Health Benefits • Scholarship program • Free Uniforms • Paid Training

$10.25 per hour

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Pinnacle Pellet is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that currently manufactures wood pellets at 6 locations in British Columbia. Pinnacle offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity for young professionals to build a long term career. Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date December 31, 2012

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Contractors Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save! FINISH CARPENTER, cabinet maker, artist seeks challenging wood working project for 2013 (250)692-9840 (250)742-2067

Snowclearing GERRY’S SNOWPLOWING AND SANDING Commercial, Rural, Residential Call Gerry Norton 250- 847-3322

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Blinds & Drapery

REGIST. Great Pyrenees Pups 700.00 mic.chip, 1rst shts, health guar 250-998-4697 delivery avail.

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under FUTON FRAME, wood, fits Queen size mattress, $40 obo. 250-846-5742.

$400 & Under WEIDER PRO 9725, $200 obo. 42 weights, 2.5 to 50 lbs, and Weider Pro Bench $400 obo. Press up bar, $10 obo. 8’x4’4” Pool Table, $300 obo. Craftsman 12 Amp, radial arm saw, $250 obo. 250-847-5371.

Food Products TURKEYS FOR SALE Pasture raised, local birds 3.75 lb frozen can be delivered in to Smithers or Houston 250-846-9185

Firewood/Fuel $140/CORD, split $165. $270 2 cords, split $320. Delivered in Telkwa/Smithers area. 250847-0566

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS /metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted

Blinds & Drapery

SKEENA DECOR

New Blinds...

Of All Kinds

• cleaning • repair •

Bob Swift 250-847-3051 Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING PROFESSIONAL “CLEAN AIR & QUALITY SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY” ! ew BLOWN-IN ATTIC INSULATION

Pets & Livestock

Pets

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DynameicrviCcleesaning S CHRISTMAS IS NEAR Get prepared for your guests. BOOK US NOW!

Joe Bramsleven Owner/Operator 20 Years Experience

“for all your cleaning needs” Serving Smithers and Surrounding Area Phone: 250-847-0756

Moving & Storage

MINI-STORAGE UNITS Various sizes available! Ph: 250-847-1001 Ph: 1-866-845-2711

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Suites, Upper

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS ADULT ORIENTED 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites, bachelor No pets, No parties Phone 250-877-0186

3 BDRMS, 2 baths, Avail. Jan. 1, 15 Min. W of Smithers, addition, newly reno’d, F/S,D/W, looking for long term, responsible, N/S, N/P, $900 + util. D.D., ref’s req’d. (250)8474550

Homes for Rent

Cars - Domestic

BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, “home away from home.” Daily, weekly, monthly rates. (250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com SMITHERS reno’d 2 bdrm, Clean unit. Balcony, sep. storage rm. Ref’s req’d. Very quiet bldg. $850/m. (250)847-4453.

Transportation

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

HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090

Cars - Domestic

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier SL 2 dr convert, average condition.

Asking only ...

$4,500

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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Suites, Lower

Starting at $127,500

WALK out lower suite on Lake Kathlyn, N/S, N/P. $1000 incl. utilities & carport. Refs. req’d. Avail. Jan. 1. 847-2858

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

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Bulkley Valley Hospice Society has completed a project to furnish the Dedicated Palliative Care Room at the Bulkley Lodge. It is with much gratitude that we acknowledge our project partners and thank them for their generosity in enabling this project come to completion: Bulkley Valley Credit Union Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Bulkley Valley District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion – Ladies Auxiliary The Palliative Care Room is intended for people who are in the end stage of life. The room is designed to be suitable for clinical purposes and at the same time to be a comfortable and pleasant environment for palliative patients, their families and support volunteers.

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Mobile Homes & Pads

Real Estate

2011 Harley Davidson ST Fat Boy Asking only ...

$18,000

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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Other Areas

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

Real Estate

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Real Estate 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 830 sq ft house for sale located on a quiet street close to Telkwa School. With a new roof in 2010, 4 new appliances, hot water tank, some flooring, windows, doors and paint, attached garage, this house is the perfect starter. Quick possession is possible. $175,000 OBO Contact 250-846-5430

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1993 Sandpiper 26’ 5th Wheel

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$4,800

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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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

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847-8912

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NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Silverado EXT 2WD (1SA), 2013 Cruze LS (1SA), 2013 Equinox LS (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,500). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. **Offer available to retail customers between December 17th, 2012 and December 30th, 2012. Applies to new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze and 2013 GM vehicles excluding 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Volt, Spark, Orlando, Express, Traverse, and Trax, GMC Savana and Acadia, Buick Enclave and Encore, and Cadillac ATS and XTS at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price includes freight and PDI but excludes license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Limited quantities of 2012 models available. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. ^Based on latest competitive data available. ~ OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide ^^Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, and StabiliTrak.

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