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NEWS BRIEFS Defend our coast MP Nathan Cullen praised the decision by the government of British Columbia to impose a permanent ban on oil and gas exploration in the Klappan Range in the province’s northwest. Cullen called the move to protect the headwaters of the Skeena, Nass and Stikine Rivers a “great victory for the Tahltan and the people of the Northwest and BC.” He also signalled that the choice of the BC Liberal government to wait until the very last moment to make this very sensible decision is somewhat perplexing, on the other hand. “The four-year moratorium on industrial exploration in the area was set to expire today, but due to the tireless efforts of so many, the BC government finally listened, and we were able to finally protect the headwaters,” said an elated Cullen in Prince Rupert. Today’s announcement will extend this moratorium permanently, giving protection for the relatively pristine region. For their part, Shell expressed satisfaction at reaching an agreement which saw the company receive $20 million in royalty credits and now the company plans to focus on the northeastern part of the province. The company also plans to build a water recycling facility in northeastern B.C. and hope the agreement now helps to build better relationships with First Nations throughout the province.
Richard Varney (left) and Paul Inden (right) were out working on some trails they hope to get ready for nordic skiing in the community.
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A world of possibilities within town limits Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There are untold possibilities according to Paul Inden, with the only goal betterment of the community. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” he says as we walk along a trail. Inden is the head of the Murray Ridge Nordic Ski Club. The what, you ask. Well, while the club’s presence may have dwindled in recent years, it seems poised for a resurgence, especially if Inden has anything to do with it, after all nordic skiing is great winter exercise, and affordable, because it is virtually free once you own the equipment. Inden is showing me around a network of trails in a forested area inside what is known as “The Loop” walking path, and it feels like a winter wonderland, a forested world unto itself, but it is right in town. This year, after discussions amongst members, Inden has initiated a new plan to help make nordic skiing once again a little more accessible to the community. Inden has been speaking to landowners associated with a network of existing trails on what is mostly Nak’azdli reserve land behind Nak’albun El-
ementary School. The trails are used by the school for different cultural and outdoor recreation education, and Inden would like to be able to partner with them in order to open up the trails for nordic skiing for both the school and the community. “We just thought that it was a good opportunity to make use of that land again,” said Diana Erickson, principal of Nak’albun. She said some parts of the trails are used for cultural programs and some snowshoeing and skiing in the winter, but there is no set track for the skis, which makes it hard for the kids, requiring trail breaking through the snow. She said the partnership with the ski club could benefit the students and the greater community by opening up more of the existing trails for winter use. There are a number of different hurdles to overcome, such as dealing with the other private landowners of the properties where the trails are located, as well as finding a balance which allows Inden access to the trails with a track setter, but keeps out recreational snowmobiles, which destroy the track and create ruts and bumps in the trails which are not good for skiing either. But Inden’s enthusiasm is contagious, and it is hard to imagine small obsta-
cles holding him back. he even imagines someone creating a modified plow blade to allow for set tracks through town, so skiers could ski virtually anywhere. So far, Inden has cleared some of the windfall and a group made up of Nak’albun representatives and the nordic ski club brushed out some sections of trail behind the school to improve them for skier access. “I think it was a really important day, actually,” said Inden, who had spoken to both Principal Diana Erickson and Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam, who both supported the project concept, but Inden had not yet met with Mark Prince, a key volunteer who helps out clearing trails whenever the school needs it. The Nordic Ski Club itself has been around for over 30 years, and used to hold winter triathlons, averaging 50 participants, according to Inden, with plenty of spectators and volunteers each year as well. The group also held other events, including what was called the Whiskey Jack Challenge, held about 20 times, with an average of 25 participants each year. Inden, in fact, proposed to his wife on one of the club’s past annual New Year’s Eve ski events.
There also used to be a JackRabbit junior ski program and coaching clinics, with JackRabbits being a bit like Nancy Green for cross country, instructing young skiers on technique and different skills training. The club developed a small network of trails at Murray Ridge with the help of the Ministry of Forests at the time, and in 1986 the network was again improved, with Inden giving much of the credit for those improvements to past Fort resident Wayne Nedoborski. There are now around 15 km of trails at Murray Ridge, with the club seeking funding for grooming to be done by the ski hill groomer, so the trails can be utilized more. Lighting is also in place around one section of the network, the Beaver trail, but the lights have been down due to windfall trees for two winters. BC Hydro has said they are committed to volunteering the time to put the lines back up for the lit loop, however they have not yet found the time to do so. The Nordic Ski Club is also considering hosting an event this year, possibly in March, anyone interested in becoming involved with the club, trail work or event planning, can contact Paul Inden at: 996-8226.
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Year End Revue August, 2012
MoM breaks even
It was sunshine, some sand and sweet music, but it wasn’t just a beach party. The Music on the Mountain festival had their most successful year yet, essentially breaking even for the first time, and they give all the thanks to the community support from sponsorship and volunteerism. “We had such a broad spectrum of people there from the community,” said Lionel Conant of the Music on the Mountain Society. “We bring all this talent, but without the audience and the volunteers, it just doesn’t go off.” We really, really pulled this together as a community.” With large donations coming in this year from a number of local businesses and organizations, including the municipality and local First Nations and a significant grant from the provincial government coming through with an extra $10,000, MoM finally found itself in the black in 2012. The festival ran for three days again on August 24, 25, 26, and drew music lovers from Fort
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Year End Revue September, 2012 Story of survival Warning: This story contains some graphic description of a bear encounter, as told by the survivor. Please do not read the story if you may be offended by the violent nature of the event. Resilient. This word must be used to describe a man like Conrad Boyes. Boyes was recovering in September after a vicious encounter with a female grizzly bear in a remote wilderness area in the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park, 90 miles outside of Fort Nelson. Boyes was attacked while on a remote huntYoung visitors enjoyed the interactive aspects of the new visitor ing trip with his family. centre exhibit of the Fort St. James National Historic Site. Boyes heard some Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier noise in an opening, and suddenly, 15 or 20 the bear was “boxing him about Meanwhile, the bear was feet in front of him, a big female grizzly stood up on his ears” so he attempted to get slowly succumbing to the injuhis hands up to protect his face ries from the two shots Boyes her hind legs. had managed to get off, and he “She let’s one big roar out, and eyes. The bear chewed on his arms, could hear her chest gurgle and eh … and all of a sudden she’s down on her fours, coming at then got her mouth on his bot- wheeze as she breathed. The me,” said Boyes. “That split sec- tom jaw and crunched down bear rolled over, got up onto her ond, I knew she was coming, I on it. He was on his back with four feet and took off into the pulled my gun off my shoulder, the bear on top of him, and he bush, where he could hear her flipped it down took the safety managed to position his hands still nearby. “I knew then she was dying,” off and I managed to get two to try and pull open the bear’s jaw enough to get his hands and said Boyes. shots - bang bang -… and she face out of them, but not before Boyes then got himself to his was on top of me.” The bear got him by his thighs she had chewed his one thumb feet, found his gun and while at first, tearing two large holes “the nearly off and torn the ligaments first he couldn’t operate it with size of twoonies” and about an of the other. He then put his feet his damaged thumbs, he maninch and a half deep. Bleeding on her chest and kicked as hard aged to reload, and began to make his way back to camp. from his wound, he sat up, and as he could.
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Year End Revue October, 2012
Local Sustainability Group examines Enbridge in Prince George Fort St. James Sustainability Group members Kandace Kerr and Brenda Gouglas questioned Enbridge experts in Prince George Oct. 29. The two women stood up and each cross-examined the panel of experts on some of the specifics of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Gouglas questioned the proponent on spill response plans and organization, with the experts unable to answer questions regarding specific plans and organizations they would be working with, saying the plans are still being worked on. While Gouglas was concerned the planned control point for a spill into the Stuart River is 49.3 km downstream of where the pipeline crosses the river,
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the company expert said the location is subject to change. Kerr’s questions also looked at some aspects of emergency response, and she also raised some L-R: Danika Labatch-Free, Lucas Baillaut, and Parker Shute get into character on Halloween at David questions around Hoy Elementary on Oct. 31. There were activities all day for ghosts, goblins and various other creatures in site remediation if costume at the local schools, as well as activities in Kwah Hall in the evening which included a haunted a spill was to ochouse and family activities. cur, to which the Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier response was, if the site was not further liability. She also confirmed the The questioning by the Fort St. James remediated within a year, there would Fort St. James pumping station is the Sustainability Group featured in a story be a compensation process to release nearest one to occupied dwellings of the in the Prince George Citizen on October the Northern Gateway Project from any pump stations along the pipeline route. 30 as well.
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Year End Revue November, 2012
Crime prevention November saw some community action and collaboration on addressing crime in the community. Community members came out when Nak'azdli Alternate Justice organized crime prevention workshops in partnership with many other stakeholders in the community including RCMP, CNC and local governments. A mail drop has since been set up for crime tips and the wheels are in motion to organize both Block Watch and possibly Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.). Staff Sergeant Paul Thalhofer made the com- Live music received a big boost in November as well, with a partmitment to set up the nership between MoM and the North Arm Pub. The pub and MoM tip drop box in the com- hosted their first live show in November: Joey Only. Only was backed munity and to begin the up by Jerusha White for one set, and had the dance floor packed all background research night long. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier into setting up the Block Watch and C.O.P. at last said he has requested some crime prevention kits week’s crime prevention workshop. The second of two workshops, there were far for businesses in the community, in order to help fewer people than at the first meeting with only 18 deter some criminals. For Moonlight Madness, RCMP have also alin attendance, but breakout groups brainstormed ready been working on a plan to have an RCMP on ways to approach the top three identified conpresence in place to deter problems with drinking cerns from the first meeting: drugs and alcohol, in public and similar issues for the family event. loitering and property crime. The workshops were facilitated by Zandra So a way to help make people more comfortRoss, who will now compile a report of all the able coming forward with information on crimes suggestions and ideas moving forward. was addressed by the creation of a mail drop for tips. Anyone in the community can drop information they have regarding a crime or criminal activity in a letter at the post office addressed to RCMP, and no postage is required, but the mail will be put in the RCMP mail box. Sgt. Thalhofer has already assigned a constable to be the intelligence coordinator who will go through the information provided and it will be followed up. “At this point here, we’ll take anything we can get,” said Thalhofer. He hopes the drop Gar will provide people with Distribution Service Agent a safe and comfortable way to provide information they know to RCMP. He has also been in contact with the Crime Prevention Office in To keep your natural gas meter accurate, accessible Prince George to find and safe this winter: out what the next steps are for setting up Block • brush snow away by hand Watch and getting a C.O.P. program back up • don’t use a snowplow or blower near your meters and running. There was one previ• clear a path for the safety of our meter readers ously in the community, he said, but it has been Never kick or hit the meter if ice builds up. Call us inactive. There is some for assistance. funding remaining set aside for the program To learn more call 1-888-224-2710 or and there is still some visit fortisbc.com/safety. of the necessary equipment. In addition, Thalhofer FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.2 12/2012)
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Kitimat: A safe option There’s no mistaking the importance of Kitimat, B.C., to the Gateway project. It’s where the pipeline ends, and it’s where marine operations begin. I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way. The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century. Strategically speaking, Kitimat provides the lowest environmental risk for all aspects of Gateway operations. It offers a safer endpoint for the pipeline route, from a geotechnical perspective. The marine terminal at Kitimat also provides safe approaches for tanker traffic — with a suitable turning basin in Kitimat Arm, and natural deep-water berths that are sheltered from open-water wave conditions.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL, HOUSING AND LANDS MANAGER Nak’azdli Band has an opening for a Capital, Housing and Lands Manager. This person promotes cooperation, mission statement and commitment towards the attainment of common goals of the Capital, Housing and Lands department. Manages programs and staff related to Nak’azdli Housing, Capital Developments, Lands, Operations & Maintenance and Band taxation; understanding of Housing policy and regulations. MiniPuP 4uali¿Fations ž 3-4 years experience in Housing and Lands management. ž Degree or diploma would be an asset. ž Managing issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. ž Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, computer skills, ability to write and submit proposals on behalf of Nak’azdli. ž Knowledge of the Nak’azdli Community will be considered an asset. ž Valid class 5 drivers license and preferably own vehicle. ž Full Job description is available only to candidates that are Tuali¿ed and called in for interview. Deadline for Applications: January 25, 2013 Faxes and emails will be accepted. Please no phone calls. Apply to: Maureen Isadore P.O. Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax 250 99 010 Email exeFutiYeassistant#naNa]dli.Fa
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Heavy Duty Field Mechanic The KDL Group of companies is a dynamic and growing organization headquartered in Fort St. James, British Columbia that offers a competitive wage and an attractive benefit package. KDL is seeking an individual to strengthen our team. We are currently looking for a full time Heavy Duty Field Mechanic for our Fort St. James operations. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of mobile forestry equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to diagnose & repair equipment problems and maintain all machinery to company standards. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years’ of experience with maintenance of Heavy Duty Equipment. The applicant must be able to demonstrate competencies in leadership, communication, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, organization, and must be safety conscious. Application deadline is January 10, 2012. Please email resumes to admin@kdlgroup.net
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 ďŹ rst nations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - ďŹ nancial 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 non- proďŹ t organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with ďŹ rst 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 ďŹ eld, 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:
Chair Burns Lake Native Development Corp PO Box 1030, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 692-7483 Email: agerow@telus.net
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BIG BUILDING sale... “�This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!�� 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Clean and quiet. Adult orientated,Security system,Strict Management,no pets ph# 250-996-7854 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598
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Fort St James Senior Citizens Home Society, the governing body for Pioneer Lodge, is seeking to hire a responsible person as the social recreation worker and meal delivery scheduler for two senior citizens on a weekly basis. You will be required to have your own vehicle for which you will be compensated. If interested please call: Sherry Nielsen 250-996-1550 or Marilyn Hiebert 250-996-7393 for further detailed information.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The District of Fort St. James invites applications for the position of Director of Finance. Fort St. James is located on the shore of scenic Stuart Lake, 160 km northwest of Prince George in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. One of the oldest communities in British Columbia, the District is home to the Fort St. James National Historic Site, which was a fur trading post founded by Simon Fraser in 1806. A resource-based community with an area population of 4,000 people, Fort St. James offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including a golf course and ski hill. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance will have overall responsibility for financial services including statutory duties assigned under the Community Charter. As a member of the senior management team, the DOF will provide strategic advice to the Chief Administrative Officer on municipal finance and financial stability. This individual will provide support to the management team and departments in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, HR and performance management. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ finance experience, and hold a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) or equivalent combination of experience and knowledge. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation as it relates to municipal finance, and demonstrable budget management experience. In addition, this individual will be an exceptional communicator, able to present financial results and options in a clear, concise manner, and possess a strong leadership style of delegating, mentoring, and team building. A detailed job description can be found at http://bit.ly/ZKipCr. The municipality offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2012. For more information on Fort St. James, please visit our web site at www.fortstjames.ca The District of Fort St. James thanks all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Kevin Crook, CAO District of Fort St. James PO Box 640 477 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Email: cao@fortstjames.ca
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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT 260 Please be advised that Melvin Henderson is proposing to remove all(10 h) of the private land from woodlot license # 260 located in the vicinity of Hymen Creek. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Melvin Henderson of box 1245, Fort St James, B.C. V0J1P0 by January 22/2013. Information about this proposal can be obtained from the same address.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Caledonia Courier
Year End Revue December, 2012
Community hall comes closer to reality A community centre may be coming a little bit closer to becoming a reality for Fort St. James. Mayor Rob MacDougall spoke publicly in December, announcing negotiations are currently underway on a purchase price for a building which could be repurposed as a community centre. “For us, a stand-alone new construction isn’t
feasible for the size of the tax base and the other commitments we have to infrastructure,” said MacDougall. In the interest of finding a way to move forward, and with the potential loss of $900,000 in grant funding looming on the horizon, mayor and council and the community hall committee looked at a couple of options, including the old gymnasium at Fort St. James Secondary
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There was a large and enthusiastic crowd at the Santa Claus Parade on Stuart Drive in Fort St. James. The evening of seasonal entertainment included shopping, the Festival of Trees and Chilli Blankets Bistro next to Integris.
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School and the building which houses the Victory Christian Centre and what was the Birch Theatre. The latter building is owned by the Goodwin family’s property company Columbine Investments Ltd.. While a dollar figure for the Christian centre and theatre building has not yet been agreed upon, negotiations are underway and if one is found which can ac- ❚ commodate the budget of the community hall committee, then mayor and council, in consultation with the committee, will vote ❚ on moving the process forward. MacDougall said he is hoping to see ❚ some movement within the next month once a building cost is determined. “This is the best choice that we have and we’re in dire need of a community centre,” said MacDougall and he wants to be able to move forward on the hard work the committee has done in securing the funding they have. After a couple of extensions for some of it, the province has given notice the $900,000 in provincial grant funding which had been allotted to a new community hall will need to be used or at least allocated to a solid project plan before March 31, 2013. The push to build a new community centre, something Fort St. James has been without since 1982, started with a donation of $500,00 from the Hoy family in 2007. The District of Fort St. James has now
taken out a loan request for around $300,000 to contribute to the project.
Wants You! What is your Interest? Do you have a passion to write, cover sports, photography? Are you a student, retired? Interested in English/Journalism? We are looking for LOCAL writers, photographers, contributors in Fort St. James. Interested? Please call Pam
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