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Flu season is here Confirmed cases of influenza have now been recorded in each of Northern Health’s three health service delivery areas. Northern Health’s northern interior medical health officer, Dr. William Osei, is encouraging anyone who still hasn’t received their ‘flu shot, to get immunized to protect themselves and their families. During the influenza season, residents who are at risk are advised to get their free vaccine. Influenza vaccine (available through your local health unit and your family doctor), along with good personal hygiene, including effective hand washing, is the best defense against contracting and spreading the influenza virus.
Ralliers in Spirit Square on Dec. 29 drummed, sang songs and spoke in support of the Idle No More movement, which last week saw progress as Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to meet with Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat Reserve. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier
Idle No More rally Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Over 40 people gathered in Spirit Square on Dec. 29 as part of the national Idle No More campaign. The growing First Nations campaign, which has gained national momentum, is meant to show opposition of many of the Harper government’s policies, specifically ones many First Nations groups see as impacting treaty rights. The movement has gained international attention, especially since the hunger strike by Attawaspikat Chief Theresa Spence on Victoria Island in Ottawa in order to obtain a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. On a liquid-only diet for 25 days, Spence and her supporters finally received word last week from the Prime Minister’s Office, he would agree to meet with her. A handout at the local Fort St. James event drew attention to a number of Harper government-introduced bills changing the rules governing First Nations. The bills talked about in the handout with points on their potential negative impacts were: Bill C-45: Jobs and Growth Act, the Omnibus budget bill, which made changes to surrendering reserve lands and the Navigable Waters Act; Bill C-428: Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act; Bill S-2: Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act; Bill S-6: First Nations Elections Act; Bill S-8: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations; First Nation Education Act; Bill S-212: First Nations Self-Government Recognition Bill
and FNPOA; and Bill C-27: First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which requires First Nation governments to open up their finances to more public scrutiny. Members of Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, Yekooche, and Saik’uz were present at the rally, as were a few non-First Nations. Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam spoke to those gathered, as did Justa Monk of Tl’azt’en and some others. “It’s not just about First Nations,” said Sam. “It’s about all Canadians.” “It’s about our children and grandchildren - it’s their future,” he said. Sam also spoke about the importance of involving the municipalities in the movement. “We need their strength,” he said. This sentiment was echoed by Nicolette Prince as well, who said Fort St. James and Nak’azdli could be leaders in this by working together. “There’s mutual benefit to living together,” she said. “We need a plan,” she said. “We have to make that voice very very strong.” Debbie Prince called for the nations in the territory to gather together to form a council. “We need unity amongst us,” she said. Justa Monk said the movement to stand against some of the development and policies should have started 50 years ago. Drumming and songs rounded out the gathering on the frosty Saturday, with sun breaking through the dense cloud as snow sparkled in the cold winter air.
Local property values rise Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Area property owners will see another rise in property value, but not as much as last year’s increase. The average total assessed value of a home in Fort St. James rose 4.6 per cent this year, with the average value in the municipality being $159,445 in 2012 and rising to $166,790 for 2013. But this does not translate to a significant increase, according to Christopher Whyte, Deputy Assessor for the area, who called the change “pretty nominal.” “When you talk in percentages, you’ve got to be careful,” said Whyte. He gave the example of Kitimat, which saw the highest increase in the region, with increases of 25 to 30 per cent. “You know, 25 to 30 per cent on a $150,000 house, it sounds like a lot, but when you’re counting dollar-wise it’s not a ton of change.” While assessors simply analyze the market, Whyte did say he could guess what might be driving the increases in the area, even though other parts of the province saw drops in values. Continued on Page 3
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Continued from Page 1 “Educated guess would indicate that the resource sector is still fairly strong … and it’s driving demand,” he said. “That’s definitely what we’re seeing out in Kitimat.” “Last year we saw a huge influx in the commercial-industrial sector out there and dollars being spent,” he said. “And that’s trickled through to now the demand in the workers they need and these workers need places to live.” Fort St. James residential property assessment roll saw a total assessment roll rise of 5.75 per cent in value, and business property values rose a total of 5.85 per cent. Last year, on average, Fort St. James properties saw increases of 15 to 20 per cent. Mackenzie, however, saw an increase in total residential property assessment roll this year of over 10 per cent and business property value rose an astounding 83 per cent this year. Mackenzie has an average house price of $117,286 for 2012 and this rose to $124,099 for 2013, an increase of nearly six per cent. “We’re just simply reflecting the prices of what’s been seen over the past year,” he said. The significant rise in the business property assessment roll would likely reflect new development coming online. “Most home owners in the Central Bulkley Nechako Region will see modest changes in the
one per cent to five per cent range,” said Whyte. Vanderhoof also saw a modest increase, with a rise of two per cent in total residential property value in the area and nearly three per cent in total business property value. Most of the area saw modest increases in the one to five per cent range, with McBride also a standout in the region with a nearly 19 per cent increase in total residential property value. The northern parts of the province saw mostly increases in property values, Kitimat as much as 30 per cent and parts of the Peace Region rose over 20 per cent in total residential value. Many southern parts of the province, however, saw some modest decreases, including in the capital region. Whistler also saw a decrease, with a total drop in residential property assessment roll of 3.8 per cent. While property assessments provided by BC Assessment are used to calculate property tax, increases to one are not necessarily reflected in the other. The two are tied together, but homeowners should not expect to see the equivalent increase in property taxes, because the rate for municipal taxes is reverse calculated using the assessed value and the required tax dollars for the year. Anyone wanting to compare their house value to others in their neighbourhood can use the online eValue tool at www.bcassessment.ca/.
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New Gold’s environmental assessment public comment period ends Jan. 20 The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is seeking comments from the public on New Gold’s Blackwater Gold Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines. From December 21, 2012 to January 20, 2013, the public can review and comment on the Draft EIS Guidelines, a document that identifies the potential environmental effects to be taken into consideration and the information and analysis that needs to be included in the proponent’s Environmental Impact Statement. The Agency invites the public to comment on which aspects of the environment may be affected by this project and what should be examined during the environmental assessment. As New Gold moves through the environmental assessment
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Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact Sharon at 9968373 for more information. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Rosemary Allan at 250-9968997 for more info. *** THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS... Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact 996-8290. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 996-8000.
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As the first week of 2013 begins, I feel heartened by the knowledge this year will get better. Of course, it may get worse as well, but with a nasty head cold setting in, and my nasal passages seemingly being stretched with pressure somewhat like a balloon set to explode, I’m hoping for at least an improvement in the short term. But as with the beginning of any new year, this one holds promise and excitement, with nothing but possibilities ahead. Sure there will be disappointments, but there will also be joy, and it is the promise of the unexpected which can give everyone a little feeling of hope and anticipation. There will be an election in B.C., a decision on the Northern Gateway Pipeline, and yet another federal budget. And there is always the relentless talk about resolutions, and most of us make some, or at least have some ideas of what we might like to change - getting fit, thin, healthy, and wealthy being some of the most common. It was over the holidays when I got to thinking about this, and about how we create a certain image we strive toward for both wealth and health. A friend over the holidays was mentioning how she wanted to lose weight, and how she was looking at photos and remembering how when she was younger she wanted to lose 20 or 30 pounds, and now she can’t imagine how she even could have and she would be so
happy to be the weight she was then. How fickle time can be, changing one ideal to another, always with the shifting version of “perfect” just out of reach. Another friend I was visiting with was telling me about her life plans, progress and happiness levels in her life and how she cared far too much about what other people thought. Her concern over other’s opinions was a handicap limiting her ability to get on with her life and her art. Then I was listening to CBC and they were previewing the program Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly about the power of shame in marketing. The blurb called shame “the most lucrative selling strategy of all time.” Is it not amazing how something like marketing campaigns, probably thought up relatively innocently enough to sell a product in the fifties and sixties, could be having such profound impacts on our everyday lives? Shame being the reason we spend extensive time and money removing body hair, wearing deodorant, shopping for the latest fashions and having our teeth whitened. Shame makes lightening cream a major cosmetic industry in Asia, where the lighter the skin the better, and self-tanning a major industry in North America heaven forbid we look too pasty or winter-white. And all of these desires to fit in and meet these “ideals” lead to money-making businesses which then once again market these images even harder. This got me to thinking about the happiest people I know, and what makes me think they are so happy.
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You know what none of them had a lot of? Money. And what they had they were not spending in pursuit of an image. Now this isn’t to say rich people can not be happy, but I do not think it is a prerequisite, and so many people seem to be working their whole lives and hoping desperately for the golden ring of financial independence. I worked at a very exclusive fly-fishing resort for six years where most of the clientele were millionaires or greater, we had the actor Michael Keaton, Yvonne Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia clothing, and many others far wealthier. I can tell you some of the clients seemed very happy, and many seemed not happy at all, probably in the same proportion as you and I. They had the same worries we all do, with their peer group having simply higher standards to live up to. While it would make many things easier in some ways, it is not a fix-all, and if a person spends their entire life waiting for it to happen, their life might just pass them by. This could also be said for losing weight. So many of us in thin-obsessed North America want nothing more than to hit their “ideal” weight. But a better approach than worrying about it so much is usually to get out and enjoy the mobility you have, and take advantage of the time you have as much as possible. Whether or not you ever hit the mark on the scale, you are bound to be much more content with yourself in general if you are making the most of your time and enjoying yourself.
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It was a memorable year for the annual Christmas Bird Count in Fort St. James. Organizer Joanne Vinnedge called it a "record-breaking day," with warmer temperatures and some landmark sightings. Fourty-three spe-
cies were positively identified, more than have ever been picked up in Fort St. James, with high years normally being around 30 or 33 species, according to Vinnedge. This year's count was a bit earlier than usual in the Fort, with the count taking place on Dec. 15, the first day of the North and
Central America-wide bird count. Vinnedge herself along with a couple other birders, including photographer Dexter Hodder, saw a "Chickadee Grand Slam" which is seeing all four species of chickadee in one place at one time. The birds were sighted at Sandra
Okano's bird feeder on Stone's Bay Road. While three species of chickadee are more common in the area, the Chesnut-backed Chickadee is usually a more coastal species, and so seeing all four together is rare. Vinnedge called it "the highlight of multiple years of birding" and said other top bird-
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Trumpeter swan Mallard Lesser scaup Bufflehead Common goldeneye Barrow’s goldeneye Common merganser Ruffed grouse Spruce grouse Bald eagle Northern goshawk Red-tailed hawk Snowy owl Northern hawk-owl Downy woodpecker Hairy woodpecker American three-toed woodpecker Brown creeper Northern flicker Pileated woodpecker Woodpecker (unknown) Northern shrike Gray jay Black-billed magpie American crow Common raven Black-capped chickadee Mountain chickadee Chestnut-backed chickadee Boreal chickadee Red-breasted nuthatch White-breasted nuthatch American dipper American robin European starling Bohemian waxwing Song sparrow Dark-eyed junco American tree sparrow Red-winged blackbird Pine grosbeak Common redpoll Pine siskin Evening grosbeak House sparrow Total number of Birds Total number of Species
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ers she spoke to afterwards were expressing their amazement at the sighting. Another highlight was when Vinnedge and Hodder watched a dipper working along the shoreline on Stone's Bay, methodically flipping over aspen and cottonwood leaves looking for bugs. "It was very
cool," said Vinnedge, describing the bobbing little avian. Her one disappointment was no one on the
count spotted a Eurasian Collared Dove, but she said it was still a great day for birding in Fort St. James.
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for January & February 2013 The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of January & February, 2013, are as follows: January 14, 2013 - Video-conference February 18, 2013 - Video-conference Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the District Training Centre located in the W.L. McLeod Elementary School. These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer
ABOVE: An American Dipper just past Stone's Bay flips over leaves looking for bugs to eat. The animated bird was spotted by Joanne Vinnedge and Dexter Hodder during the Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15. Dexter Hodder
Wrap-up The 31st annual Fort St. James Christmas Bird count was held on Saturday, Dec 15. This count is one of 2,000 annual counts held across North and Central America during the two-week period surrounding Christmas. Results provide important information for bird conservation, as well as documenting local bird population information. The Fort St. James census area is a 24 km diameter circle, centered on the Post Office. Sixteen birders tried to cover as much of the count circle as possible during daylight hours. Fifteen additional observers tallied birds at their feeders. All four species of chickadees that occur in British Columbia were observed together at the feeder at the same time. This included four Chestnut-backed chickadees; only the third time observed on a Fort St. James Christmas Bird Count. Other unusual sightings included a white-breasted nuthatch, American tree sparrow, and red-winged blackbirds. Other sightings of note included an unusually high number of northern flickers, hairy woodpeckers, and northern hawk-owls. One adult male snowy owl was spotted. And some good observation on the part of feeder watcher Lynn Jackson enabled the identification of an immature red-tailed hawk. Mrs. Lutkehaus had the added bonus of a flying squirrel at her feeder. Most of the brown creepers were frequenting the Betker feeder. Four dedicated volunteers travelled from Prince George and Vanderhoof to help with the count. I thank Sandra Kinsey, Laird Law, Nancy Krueger and Karen Krushelnick. Randy Rawluk, Keith Gordon and Barb and Peter Rooke have also been long-time local volunteers; always ready to walk, ski or even fall in a creek in pursuit of that elusive bird. Thanks! For more information on the Christmas Bird Count program, visit http://www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc/ or contact Joanne Vinnedge at 250-9967401. Joanne Vinnedge
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LEFT: (L-R) Henner Grimm, Almut Grimm and Richard Haslinger Sr. pose in front of the newly unveiled Mt. Milligan staff bus with the contestwinning design by Heidi Haslinger. INSET: Close-up of the art with the view of the back of the bus. The side not visible also has the image across it, though slightly smaller. The bus has many comfort-improving features for passengers as well as being aimed at being able to handle the drive and tough road conditions. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier
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New Mt. Milligan bus unveiling brings together modernity and some local history while also gathering donations for those in need Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Mt. Milligan unveiled their new bus on Dec. 15 with a special trip. The inaugural trip for the new bus was offered to community members who brought food bank donations for the Christmas Food and Toy Drive. The purpose was only partly to show off the fancy new bus, which has lay-back seats, cup holders, four-wheel drive for those white-out trips to get the workers on site, and wireless internet, so riders can keep themselves entertained or keep in touch. The other important purpose for the day was to unveil the graphic art design chosen through a competition Mt. Milligan held which was selected through blind judging. The mountain scene chosen by the judges to beautify the new bus was based on a design submitted by none other than Heidi Haslinger, daughter of Richard Haslinger Sr., the original prospector who located the Mt. Milligan deposit. According to Richard, his daughter Heidi was
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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It was another successful year for the New Year's Day Doggy-Doo Sled Dog Race, with nine teams entered. After over five years, the New Year's Day event for local mushers has only two rules according to Margaret-Ann Houghton: "We start at noon and you must have fun!" The race took mushers over 24 miles, most of which is on Stuart Lake, with some time on bush trails. "It went quite well," said Laura Vinnedge, a local musher who was home for the holidays and got back on her sled to come in second place. In what was a first for the race, there were eight female mushers competing, and only one male musher, veteran Craig Houghton. Vinnedge said while most teams were from Fort St. James, there was one from Quesnel and one from Fort Fraser as well. First place this year was taken by Craig Houghton, who finished in one hour, 40 minutes and 32 seconds. Vinnedge took second with
one hour, 48 minutes and 50 seconds. Anne Douglas of Fort Fraser was third with a time of one hour, 51 minutes and 30 seconds. Last year's winner Jerry Joinson worked as a handler for one of the female mushers and had the honour of handing over the trophy to Houghton for the time being.
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FAR LEFT: This year's winner of this year's Doggy-Doo Sled Dog Race Craig Houghton (left) accepts the trophy from last year's winner Jerry Joinson. TOP: Alex Verge of Quesnel skijors with her four dog team in the Doggy-Doo race on Stuart Lake on New Year's Day. BOTTOM: Excited sled dogs howl before the race begins. Laura Vinnedge
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Salute to Minor Hockey: Fort St. James FORT ST. JAMES TyKES
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Back Row – Left to Right Ryan Saharchuk (helper), JP Wenger (helper), David Hoy, Aaron Sam, Chase Chernowski, Carson Boshman, Kenney Hoy, Carsen Wenger, Diego Johnson, John-Thomas Hayter, Jeremy Johnson (coach), Brian McDonald (helper). Front Row – Left to Right Ashton Felix, Owen Barr, Devin Ketlo, Jaidyn Erickson, Greta Saharchuk, Jada Prince, Logan Bayes. Photo by Clarke Action Photography
Back row – Left to Right: Travis Goldsmith (coach), Braedan Tom, Andrew Playfair, Terrell Goldsmith, Moniqa Julian, Sam Trebula, Ellie Ouellette, KeeleyTom, Ehren Frederick (helper). Front Row – Left to Right: Luke Bird, Nate Frederick, Jack Prince, Michael Webb, Adam Joseph, Trent Thomas, Keira Saharchuk. Absent- Drew Dunkley, Lakota Julian, Jesse O’Bee, SarahRae Saharchuk, Laine Fonda. Photo by Clarke Action Photography
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The game of hockey is for kids. Kids play wear many different volunteer hats, some of the game because they love it and because it which result in conflicting roles. A hockey paris fun. As parents we must all realize, that for ent may be a coach, an evaluator, a director or a kids, positive participation is always more im- referee - any of whom is required to make deciportant than excellence. The personal and social sions in everyone’s best interest while still bedevelopment that comes from being part of a ing a mom or dad wanting what’s best for his or team is one of the most enriching experiences her own child. Parents wrestle with reconciling offered by the game. We must continue to live their roles and controlling their passion as fans the values of fun and fair play, respect, integrity, while being faced with the constant challenge and teamwork with a balanced perspective of of “doing the right thing”. expectations and definition of success. We must Hockey Canada is committed to helping celebrate our good experiences with this great those parents meet these challenges to ensure game. they continue to enjoy the game and have as Our volunteers, our coaches, our referees, much fun as their kids. our parents and our children are all critical partners in ensuring the game sustains these high values. No one, however, is more critical Best Wishes than our parents. We must particularly assist our parin all your games! ents in setting reasonable exPlease travel safely during pectations while understanding the game, its process and any out-of-town games! its administration. Being a hockey parent is Fort St. James, Fraser Lake & Vanderhoof no easy task. Often hockey 250-567-3114 parents are called upon to
Back Row – Left to Right Mike Hassman (coach), Tristen Sutherland, Jackson Hassman, Max Burgart, Thomas Young-Simkins, Charlie Ouellette, Connor Frederick, Sean Peters (helper), Jeff Davis (helper).Front Row – Left to Right George Hayter, Noah Amyot, Dawson Davis, Nolan Sampson, Tye Peters Absent – Jasper Tait. Photo by Clarke Action Photography
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Back Row – Left to Right Mike Goodwin (coach), Trent Peters, Christopher Tom, Sophie Davis, Nikita Korablov, Austin Halliday. Front Row – Left to Right Donavan Gregg, Lane Goodwin, Jared Erickson, Sarah Sampson, Cailen Saharchuk. Absent – Dennis Saharchuk (coach), Jett Saharchuk, Slade Desharnais, Sean Tay Julian, Hannah Olinek.
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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.
Notice of Approval: Notice of Approval: Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment AMENDMENT AMENDMENT REQUIRING APPROVAL REQUIRING APPROVAL 2006 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN 2006 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN Prince George & Fort St. James Forest Districts Prince George & Fort St. James Forest Districts Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor), Carrier Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor), Carrier Lumber Ltd., Takla Track & Timber Ltd., and Conifex Lumber Ltd., Takla Track & Timber Ltd., and Conifex Inc. prepared an Amendment Requiring Approval Inc. prepared an Amendment Requiring Approval (ARA) to their joint Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for (ARA) to their joint Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Prince George and Fort St. James operations in the Prince George and Fort St. James Forest Districts. Forest Districts. Amendment ARA-009 was required to add NonAmendment ARA-009 was required to add NonReplaceable Forest License A70349 into the Forest Replaceable Forest License A70349 into the Forest Stewardship Plan and to modify the definition of Stewardship Plan and to modify the definition of agreement holder. agreement holder. As both the level of public interest and the As both the level of public interest and the significance of the amendment were deemed to be significance of the amendment were deemed to be low, a request for exemption from the requirement low, a request for exemption from the requirement for public advertising was made, pursuant to Section for public advertising was made, pursuant to Section 20.3 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation. 20.3 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation. This request was made on September 21st, 2012. This request was made on September 21st, 2012. This request for exemption was approved on This request for exemption was approved on October 12th, 2012 by the District Manager at the October 12th, 2012 by the District Manager at the Prince George Forest District. Prince George Forest District. This Amendment was approved on December This Amendment was approved on December 17th, 2012 without being made publicly available 17th, 2012 without being made publicly available for review and comment. for review and comment. This notice has been published in accordance with This notice has been published in accordance with Section 20.4 of the Forest Planning and Practices Section 20.4 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation. Regulation.
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Cross-country skiing - literally New Hampshire native spends time in Fort on a break from his cross-Canada ski Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier
pub later. Excited about Morely’s trip, and connecting on their love for ski travel, Inden invited Morely and his Most people spend more time indoors in winter, family to join the Inden family for their Christmas and most people do not think of cross-country skiing dinner. as a form of long-distance travel. It was a generous small town invitation, and one But then Anders Morley is clearly not “most more human experience for Morely to write about in people.” his blog, as fulfilling part of his reasons for doing the Morley has embarked on a journey to take crosstrip in the first place. country skiing more literally than ever before, and to With an entire page and eight separate points on actually ski across from one ocean to another. his www.bigski.org website dedicated to explaining On Nov. 19, 2012, Morley left Prince Rupert at his reasons for the trip, a severely abbreviated explathe Pacific Coast and headed out (at that point he had nation which does no justice to his thorough examito carry the skis, there being no snow on the coast nation of the subject would be: Morely wanted to see normally) to ski across to Quebec City and the St. the country slowly using skis as a mode of transporLawrence, an inlet of the Atlantic. tation, spend time in the wilderness and amongst the The distance, should he complete his journey, people, and raise awareness about the environment would be over 4,500 km, and on Dec. 26, Morley and our relationship to it. was finishing up a few days in Fort St. James, where And while Morely had obviously been wanting he had met up with his wife and parents for Christto attempt an epic journey of some kind for some mas. time, his wife, who is a native of Italy, was not so The trip had practically only just begun, but alconvinced of the trip’s merits. ready, Morely had experienced some trials, tribula“I can understand this because he needs to be deep tions and some touching human encounters. in nature and this is impossible in Italy (where the To begin with, due to a strong focus on keeping couple has been living),” said Elena Morely-Mazzachis gear light, he had only the one pair of boots, and chera, appearing both baffled and worried as she did, he needed to walk for quite a long ways in them, but looking at her husband. “I try to understand but I’m they were made for skiing, not walking. not sure that I do - it’s too different from my culture.” After 60 km, walking from Prince Rupert toOf course, it may not help Morely admits it is not wards the snowy mountains, his knee had swelled easy to afford to spend five months on such an amup and had a sharp pain. bitious expedition requiring highly specialized gear. To rest it and make sure it was up for the long He is using Åsnes skis, made by a small company journey, he spent over 10 days in Terrace. that produces expedition skis, metal-edged and light Going over the Telkwa Pass, he had hoped for the with special climbing skins. gas line to be somewhat a clear path, but it was steepHe also has a double-walled tent, a sled he pulls er than anticipated, untracked and the bushwhacking behind him and a warm sleeping bag. slowed him down significantly. “I’m spending my life savings,” said Morely, “At one point I just came up against a wall of bush looking directly at his wife. - I had to get out my axe,” he said. His parents, however, said they both supported Anders Morley is attempting to ski across most of Canada, and stopped in Eventually Morley managed to hack a path he what he was doing, and said it is appropriate, given Fort for Christmas. could take his gear through in two smaller loads just Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier his upbringing spending time in the New Hampshire to make it through the opening. wilderness with his father. Three loggers invited him to dinner and a warm place to stay He also had an unanticipated creek crossing, and was de- one night as well, with a hot steak dinner being somewhat of “My mother’s famous for not worrying,” said Moreley of layed two days to catch the barge across Babine Lake, because a change from the camping fare he was eating while he snow his mom. he arrived on a Saturday, but the barge only runs Monday to camped across the Babine and Stuart. While not doing the trip strictly for a cause, Morely is asking Friday to move forestry traffic across the lake. Upon arriving in Fort St. James, Morley once again had a people wishing to show their support to donate to the Canadian In some more positive experiences, Morley was touched wonderful chance encounter, with local nordic ski enthusiast Parks and Wilderness Society through a link on his site. by the kindness of strangers on his trip when on two mornings Paul Inden spotting Morley on his skis. For this and an in-depth look at his adventure as well as a he opened the door of his tent to find a full bag lunch outside Inden stopped to meet Morley and tell him about some of map showing where Morely has gone so far, check out his site: and later discovered it was from some loggers working nearby. the local trails, and then invited him to meet up with him at the www.bigski.org.
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