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In the frigid waters of Sinkut Lake, Dave Banham, left, Mike Elwert and Kevin Moutray, volunteer members of the Nechako Valley Water Rescue Team, practice a three-to-one haul system on Sunday, Jan. 13. See page 8 for more photos.

Aviator calls on women to bring back a downed industry Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Amy Somers disembarks from one of two state-of-the-art flight simulators at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) on Wednesday, Jan. 10. After a jarring 10-minute test flight, this reporter has just crash landed a single-engine Cessna onto the Vanderhoof Municipal Airport runway, the layout of which has been programmed into the simulator’s hard drive.

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He’s a bit dizzy, his stomach is turning and his heart rate is elevated. “No wonder,” says Somers. “Those were some dramatic turns you were doing up there.” Somers, a charter pilot and flight instructor for Guardian Aerospace in Vanderhoof, spends an average of five hours in the simulators each week, helping aspiring pilots practice maneuvers and read instruments under the auspices of the Aviation Business program at CNC. Furnished like airplane cockpits, the simulators replicate reality with stun-

Two people were found dead inside a home in Vanderhoof on Sunday, Jan. 13. The North District Major Crime Unit identified the victims as Blaine Albert Barfoot, 29, and Tara Lee Ann Williams, 40. The couple was known to live a high-risk lifestyle and the Vanderhoof RCMP had attended the home for other reasons in the past, said Constable Lesley Smith, media relations officer for the North District RCMP. The North District Major Crime Unit secured the home as a crime scene on Sunday and subsequently launched a criminal investigation, said Smith. The RCMP regard the deaths as “suspicious.” Due to the ongoing investigation, the RCMP have not indicated how or when Barfoot and Williams died. “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and investigators are working to find out what happened inside the residence,” Smith said in a statement on Sunday at 7:51 p.m. “The RCMP Forensic Identification Unit continues to process the scene as Major Crime investigators try to determine what transpired at the residence.”

ning precision, displaying on a panoramic view of computer screens the digital landscape of the Nechako Valley. Hydraulics imitate turbulence and speakers emit the drone of a propeller. There’s even an ignition key. “They’re tremendous training aids,” said Ty Roberts, a seasoned pilot and flight instructor who directs the CNC program, a two-year course providing aviation training and career opportunities to people in northern B.C. Continued on page 3

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Almost 10 inches of snow fell in Vanderhoof between Jan. 7 and Jan. 8. The public works department even contracted private companies to help dispose of all the snow. “in my time here, that has probably been the largest snowfall in one sitting,” said Paul Carver, superintendent of public works.

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Cameron Ginn Omineca Express They were historical Canadian-engineering triumphs of their time. The damming of the Peace and Columbia Rivers by B.C. Hydro in the 1960s and 1970s are two of the most monumental powergenerating stations ever built in Canada. Modern-day hydro projects in B.C. simply don't compare to the size and scope of the two dams, recalls Tim Thompson, who retired from B.C. Hydro in 2006 after 34 years of service as an electrician and safety officer. "We definitely don't have the mega projects like we used to," he said. Following many months of research by author Meg Stanley, the history of the dams has been published in a book called Voices From Two Rivers: Harnessing the Power of the Peace and Columbia. Copies of the 300page book were presented to the Nechako Lakes School District on Friday, Jan. 11, by Thompson and Shirley Gratton, who both belong to the B.C. Hydro Power Pioneers, a group of former employees of the Crown energy corporation involved in fundraising and other activities to support local and provincial charities. "We're very pleased to have received this very valuable resource," said Superintendent Charlene Seguin. Numerous people contributed to the making of the book, including First Nations elders, ranchers and construction workers and retired B.C. Hydro employees who helped build the dams. Some information, illustrations and photographs date back almost 50 years. "There's a very rich history to it," said Thompson. The book, accompanied by a curriculum, details how the dams overcame enormous challenges, design odds

and environmental opposition. The dams provided tens of thousands of jobs, stimulated trade between Canada and the U.S.S.R., created tremendous benefits for British Columbians and opened up the province to economic development by harnessing epic amounts of renewable energy from the Peace and Columbia Rivers. "We're giving this book to secondary schools to

give students a better understanding. It shows the history of B.C. Hydro and that water-generation is the cleanest form of electricity available," said Thompson. Approximately 4,000 copies of the book will be sold through the Power Pioneers' website, www.powerpioneers.com. Proceeds of the sales will be dedicated to the group's Miracle Million campaign for the B.C. Children's Hospital.

Above, B.C. Hydro Power Pioneers Tim Thompson and Shirley Gratton presented Voices From Two Rivers, a book about the damming of the Peace and Columbia Rivers, to Superintendent Charlene Seguin of Nechako Lakes School District 91 on Friday, Jan. 11. Below, huge turbines manufactured in the U.S.S.R. were imported to B.C. to build the hydro dams.

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CCA pleased with new export capacity to China The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) welcomed news on Friday, Jan. 11, that China has approved four additional Canadian processing facilities to export Canadian beef to China. This brings the total number of approved facilities to seven and should lead to expanded access opportunities for Canadian beef. CCA President Martin Unrau said with the successful approval of the additional facilities now achieved by Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s (AAFC) Market Access Secretariat, CCA’s priority for China will shift to further expand access to include bone-in under-thirtymonth beef. The approved facilities are all smaller establishments, but each has indicated an interest in serving the Chinese market. These facilities may have the flexibility to meet the Chinese requirement that beef be produced from cattle that have not been fed betaagonist growth promoters such as ractopamine. The number of beef cattle farms in the Nechako Valley dropped 45 per cent since 2006, according to a 2011 census of agriculture.

During summer, when Somers isn’t training students, she expects to log more than 300 hours of solo and charter flights. Airplanes are her passion, but with the aviation industry in decline and flight-school enrollment at a low point in northern B.C. and elsewhere, Somers is starting a local chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) to revive interest in flying, mainly among women. “It’s not a male dominated industry. People still think it is, but women fly too,” said Somers. Since the early 1990s, the number of women in the aviation industry has increased steadily, but women still represent only five per cent of the total pilot population, said Somers. “There’s quite a few of us up there that have lots of hours under our belts,” she said. So far, the response to the chapter has been encouraging. Within one week of organizing radio and newspaper interviews with journalists in Prince George, Somers has received responses from several women, including a former RCMP pilot with more than 8,000 hours of flying experience. Another woman contacted Somers and expressed interest in helping her 14-year-old granddaughter join the chapter. “It’s never too young to join,” said Somers, who acquired her piloting credentials even before getting a driver’s license. Although Somers is primarily focused on building up a membership of women, men are equally welcome. After all, the club’s main objective is to create opportunities

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for members through networking, the very key to succeeding in the aviation industry, says Somers. “Usually it’s cutthroat,” she said about the high degree of competitiveness in other types of industries. “In aviation, it’s about helping each other get to the next step.” Guardian Aerospace, a locally-owned company that has been providing flight charters, training and aircraft maintenance in the Nechako Valley for more than 10 years, is Somers’ main ally in revitalizing aviation in the area and introducing more women to flying airplanes. In addition to offering business connections, legal knowledge and aeronautical and career advice, the company has lent Somers its flight school office in Prince George for holding the chapter’s first meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Guardian Aerospace is also offering members a 25 per cent discount on ground school training. “This is all about creating awareness, especially for women,” said Operations Manager and Chief Pilot Eric Stier. “In the last five years I’ve seen more women find interest in flying, and I think maybe they could use some support to spur them on.” Stier says aviation in northern B.C. is lacking to an almost embarrassing degree. The nearest WAI chapter is in Vancouver and the closest flight training school to the south is located in Kelowna. To the north, it’s in the Yukon, he says. Stier, too, acknowledges the aviation industry’s steady decline, saying that, over the past decade, many flight schools have disappeared. To put it in

On a weekly basis, Amy Somers, a charter pilot and flight instructor for Guardian Aerospace in Vanderhoof, spends about five hours in the flight simulators at the College of New Caledonia. perspective, Guardian Aerospace remains the only flight school in northern B.C. for several hundred thousand square kilometers, he said. “If we don’t do this, who will?” said Stier. “I don’t see anybody else stepping up to the plate.” Prince George and the Nechako Valley are equipped with some of the largest runways in Canada and have enormous potential to become hubs for aviation training, said Stier. One day, says Stier, a shortage of pilots will hamper the industry, and as instructors leave the classrooms and take to the skies, flight schools in metropolitan areas will be unable to absorb additional students, creating opportunities for training institutions in northern B.C. and elsewhere. “It’s also a business case for Vanderhoof,” he said. “If we wanted to be one of the major training centers in the world, we could do it.” Becoming a commercial pilot is financially onerous, costing about $65,000 begin-

ning from the ground up. Acquiring a private license can cost upwards of $15,000. “The numbers are becoming daunting, and young people don’t necessarily consider aviation as one of the best options compared to computers and other things,” said Roberts, who managed a flying school in Vanderhoof consisting of some 40 local students in the 1980s. “Twenty years ago that wasn’t the case.” After World War Two, as Roberts was growing up, the level of interest in becoming a pilot surged. Training was cheap and becoming an aviator was considered one of the finest jobs or careers available. “Airplanes were flying everywhere,” said Roberts. Today, the aviation industry has been hit hard by peak oil prices, rising tuition fees and the global economic crisis. About 50 people, only several of whom are from Vanderhoof, including one woman, have enrolled in the Aviation Business program since it was established in

2011 as part of a governmentfunded initiative to diversify the forestry-dependent economy in northern B.C. following the mountain pine beetle epidemic. To attract more people, CNC has broadened the use of the simulators and added more specialized courses not offered in the Aviation Business program at CNC. Although enrollment in flight-training school is down, demand persists - and Vanderhoof, with its relaxed atmosphere, varied weather and diverse terrain, is one of the most extraordinary and unique parts of the world to become a pilot, said Roberts. “There are still people who want to train and we’re here to offer them the opportunity to do that.” For more information, visit WAI at www.wai.org, and Guardian Aerospace at www. guardianaerospace.net. To pre-register for the first WAI meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m., call Amy Somers at 250.944.0605 or Guardian Aerospace at 250.567.2655.

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said she was surprised to learn nine people are sharing a tiny travel trailer on the reserve with a small propane heater. The group has to use the washroom at an elders house down the road. Taylor said the study was difficult, because of the time pressure they were working under to get it completed and because many of the people they were interviewing were emotional and struggling with depression. “It just made you think, here you are laying in your bed nice and warm, got your wood stove going, got smells of food going,”

said Taylor. The researchers heard how some people would like to be able to work with elders and their traditional language, many would like to be able to take workshops, some are hoping an outreach worker could be made available to them downtown, and out of the 33 surveyed, only one preferred a dropin on the Nak’azdli Reserve. More than half were from other reserves and did not feel comfortable accessing resources on reserve. Of the 33 surveyed, 15 per cent were between the ages of 18 and 30, 24 per cent

Better Health Making small changes in our habits can lead to better health, and it’s important that we take care of the health of our planet as well, for it in due time feeds us, clothes us, provides us shelter, if we destroy it, we will thus be destroyed. Here are some tips to help you shop green 1-Ask yourself, “Do I really need it”? – Think about how long you intend to keep the product. Is it mainly metal or plastic? (Plastic takes longer to break down in a landfill), Can you buy it used? And remember that the consumption and disposal rates of electronics are a huge environmental issue. 2-Buy local - Local buy and swap, reuse centre, thrifts stores, farmers market etc. You will support our local economy. Also the less an object travels, the lowers its carbon footprint. For example; instead of buying apples from another country, consider buying B.C grown. 3-Consider how it was made – There is global impact in buying products that are made using child labor, versus factory made, versus handmade create. Remember that you support what you buy. Also consider the materials used: Do they use lead in their paint, is it made from recycled materials, when recycling do they use a chlorine free process etc. 4-Find out what’s in it- how much packaging does it contain - will they deteriorate in the landfills, can you get the same product in a different brand that uses less packaging. A recent example is ‘individually wrapped in plastic bananas’. 5-Look for details in labelling – a product can be biodegradable or it can be e.g biodegradable in x number of days. Plenty of detail gives you a better chance of making a decision you can be happy with. 6- Ignore the irrelevant – watch out for irrelevant claims such as CFC-free (CFC’s have been banned in Canada for 30 years). If claims are made that an item is non-toxic, or all natural that may be meaningless as many terms have no legal definitions. For example – arsenic and uranium are natural, though toxic to us. 7-Take a stand – ask, write, call your local store and request that they may carry more products that are local, recycled, organic etc. Products that give you more detail let you make an educated choice and give you the power to influence production practices even worldwide. Ultimately, demand will be the reason we see more of what we want on the shelves, careful not to e swayed by costs and low prices, which often reflect cheap production with cheap materials. (Do your research if you use items often, or decide to use certain products you know to be conscious friendly). Remember that you CAN buy products that have a good cause behind them, that your purchasing can contribute to creating a better society, and that your consumption habits can make the world a better place. Consider items you rarely use or no longer need; books, dishware, and clothing & more, donating/trading/reselling/re-gifting items and not simply throwing them away.

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were between 31 and 40, 27 per cent were between 41 and 50 and a third of the group were over 51. Forty-eight per cent of those interviewed said they have no home or couch surf with relatives. McCormick said the group organizing the programs already has commitments from different groups to help offer programs those surveyed were interested in and needed. CNC expects to hear by Jan. 30 whether or not they will receive the next round of funding for $200,000 to go

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A study on the area homeless completed in December could lead to opportunities for the disenfranchised in Fort St. James. The study began the engagement process through a five-week pilot study, made possible through a Community Action Initiative grant, which allowed two researchers to design and conduct a survey of 33 disenfranchised or homeless in the community. Initiated by the local CNC campus, in partnership with Nak’azdli Health Centre, Nak’azdli Alternate Justice Centre, the District of Fort St. James and the United Way, the study surveyed the living conditions and needs of the disenfranchised in the community. Ann McCormick of CNC was quick to clarify the idea behind the study was not to take over any already existing programs, but instead to look at ways to help refer people to the existing services and begin “filling in the gaps.” “It’s about supporting them in some lifelong learning,” she said. With the Men’s House, drop-ins at Mental Health and Nak’azdli Alternate

Justice all already offered in the community, the plan is instead to network the different resources together and to give the people the programs are trying to help some input as to what else is needed. “So we’re doing it with them, not to them,” said McCormick. “It’s about engaging them.” One of the study researchers, Clara Jack, said she was surprised how many actually homeless people there were, some of whom were still sleeping outside at -15 degrees Celcius. Her fellow researcher Ruby Taylor

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New Gold recognized as distinguished prospector Cameron Ginn Omineca Express New Gold, owner of the Blackwater Project, received the Developer of the Year Award at the tenth annual B.C. Natural Resource Forum and Economic Summit in Prince George on Thursday, Jan. 10. The award recognized the company’s perserverance and determination at the Blackwater site within the past several years. New Gold has spent close to $170 million on developing the project since 2011, when the company became the sole owner of the site. "We value these awards, particularly as they relate to our commitment to working with the local communities and First Nations," Tim Bekhuys, director of environment and sustainability for the Blackwater Project, said in an email on Jan. 11. "Without their expertise, commitment and support, this award would not have been possible." Bekhuys said development of the project is based on protecting the environment and promoting long term sustainability; maintaining a commitment to communities by maximizing local procurement and hiring, and leaving long-lasting net benefits; and working with First Nations to achieve common goals, as well as respecting and understanding indigenous values and rights. "The Blackwater Gold Project team has been working hard in all three of these areas to demonstrate that we can deliver on these values," he said. Currently, the project team is gathering information for an engineering plan and environmental assessments by the federal and provincial governments. "Throughout this process, we continue to collaborate with our First Nations and community partners to ensure that we align our goals with those that they have identified to ensure we present a project that leaves a lasting, positive legacy in the region," said Bekhuys. More than $10 billion and $775 million of gold and silver deposits have been identified at the Blackwater Project site at an assumed price of $1,275 and $22.50 per ounce of gold and silver respectively, well below current market values. According to New Gold, the project has already employed more than 400 people, including contractors. More than 23 per cent of current employees are First Nations and more than 66 per cent come from the local region. The proposed Blackwater mine will produce an average of 507,000 ounces of gold annually, more than New Gold’s gold mining operations in

New Gold has spent close to $170 million on developing the Blackwater Project since 2011, when the company became the sole owner of the site. New Gold photo California, Mexico, Australia and New Afton, B.C., combined. New Gold was given the 2013 Viola R. MacMillan Award for leadership and best practices for its New Afton mine, which

also received the 2011 Mining and Sustainability Award and the Corporate Advocate for Aboriginal Business Award. “We believe successful project development is based on protecting the envi-

ronment, and working closely with Aboriginal peoples and local communities to achieve common goals,” Bob Gallagher, president and chief executive officer of New Gold, said in a statement.

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ABout 140,000 British Columbians have said no to smart meters. Partly due to the opposition, B.C. Hydro was recently forced to announce they are allowing their contractor Corix another year to complete the final installations. B.C. Hydro customers, whether they’ve had the meters installed or not, are left to wonder how much this delay will add to the cost of the project, already estimated to cost more than $1 billion. We already know the program has a human cost. Starting in midDecember your local meter readers started receiving layoff notices, despite a past promise from the Minister of Energy on CKNW that they would attempt to re-train the almost 400 workers. Minister Rich Coleman and Premier Christy Clark still refuse to meet with COPE 378 as the union representing the meter readers. These are family and community-supporting jobs and it’s shameful to see the government leave so many people behind during this change. Gwenne Farrell, vice-president of COPE Union Local 378 Burnaby, B.C.

Hope for 2013 I hope Canada will cancel its cuts on international development during the new year. After freezing foreign aid, the Conservatives announced last year they would be cutting the budget of the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) by $319 million over three years. As we know, this would condemn a countless number of men, women and children to suffering, disease and death. It will also slow down all the efforts we have made up until now in vaccination, access to education and better living for the poorest of the world. For perspective, $319 million over three years is not such a big amount when compared to the $11.5-billion gift the conservative government is giving the rich companies in tax benefit for 2013 to 2014, as indicated by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative in its 2012 Alternative Federal Budget. It is not much either when compared to Canada’s $21.1 billion military budget. (I use the term “foreign aid” to be well understood but, in my mind, it’s not aid. It’s rather giving back to the poorest of the world a tiny part of what they were stripped of by rich countries over the years, through intimidation, military presence, destabilization, destruction of their infrastructure and freeze and seizure of their assets.) I am not rich. I did not contribute to Mr. Harper’s party, and I am not a creationist. Still, I do hope Mr. Harper won’t forget me and the poorest of the world in 2013 and will cancel its cuts on international development. Bruno Marquis Gatineau, Q.C. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Cameron Ginn newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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The inconvenient truth of oil pollution Tom Fletcher Black Press A study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was published last week, generating headlines around the world. “Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in freshwater systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.” The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago. Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some quoted people they knew would scream bloody murder, because, as we in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience. As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch offices ramped up the rhetoric to battle their favourite villain. At least one major Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated “PAH pollution level remains low – on par, at worst, with an urban lake – but is rising.” In fact, five of six lakes tested were far below average contamination of urban lakes. PAH fallout is a daily constant of urban life, from vehicles, industry, and particularly where coal is burned for electricity. To be clear, there are dozens of different forms of PAH. Some have been shown to increase cancer risk, and some have been linked to (but not proven to cause) infertility, immune disorders and fish mutations. So when you drive your kids to school, stand at the

bus stop, or drink a glass of water from Coquitlam Lake or any urban reservoir, you are exposed to PAH pollution from human and natural sources. The risk from this is an ongoing focus of research, but this study confirms one thing: your exposure is likely greater in any urban area than it is downwind of the Alberta oil sands. I argued this point with B.C.’s celebrity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350.org, one of the most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times. Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In B.C., which doesn’t burn coal for electricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry. Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response. A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emissions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conveniently untrue. Greenpeace and the rest of the environmental scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution.

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Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Crime statistics compiled by the Vanderhoof RCMP provide insight on the efficacy of policing methods here. In general, the number of calls for service totaled 4,040 in 2012, a 10 per cent increase since 2010, and more than Burns Lake and Fort St. James. But the figures need to be kept in perspective, said Sergeant Jason Keayes, commander of the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment. "It doesn't mean Vanderhoof is crime ridden at all," he said. Calls for service can range from something as harmless as a stranded motorist to a violent assault. The increased figures partly resulted from a request by Vanderhoof council for RCMP to clamp down on liquor offenses. In response, Keayes instructed officers under his command to step up enforcement of liquor offenses, which have risen 88 per cent since 2010. Keayes has also adopted a more active roll in curbing public intoxication by patrolling streets and alleyways on a daily basis, when time permits. "Since I'm out on the streets more, it means statistics are going to go through the roof," he said. Crime statistics for more serious offenses either leveled off or increased slightly in 2012, though incidents of property damage continued on a downward trend, falling more than 10 per cent since 2010. Break-and-enter offenses plateaued at 59 for a consecutive year. Vehicle theft, a good indicator of undesirable elements moving into the community, said Keayes, increased to 25 in 2012, from 16 offenses in 2011. Assaults, encompassing anything from a bar fight, or a scuffle between teenagers, to an instance of spousal abuse, increased to 206 last year, a 22 per cent spike from 2011. "We're up, yes," Keayes said about assault offenses. "It's concerning, but I don't think it's an alarming trend." Keayes, who was born and raised in the boomand-bust town of Fort St. Nelson, and spent almost 10 years policing in the natural-gas nerve center of Dawson Creek, speaks from experience. As both a civilian and an RCMP officer, he has seen "sleepy-hollow" towns evolve into communities troubled by the dregs of oil and gas exploration. In Dawson Creek, Keayes said resource devel-

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The Vanderhoof RCMP detachment. opment created a wealth of opportunities, but as projects moved forward, the population exploded, the demographics changed, crime, prostitution and drug abuse surged, and calls for service to the RCMP increased exponentially. To bring down the crime rate, the RCMP created special task forces and nearly tripled the number of plain-clothes officers. By the time Keayes transferred to Prince George in 2009, he was burnt out. "The file load was unmanageable," he said. In comparing Vanderhoof with Dawson Creek, Keayes said both communities have a rich culture and an indigenous population of law-abiding, hard-working people. "The sense of community is very strong here. That in itself deters crime," he said. Ahead of a forecasted influx of about 500 people in the coming years, solely due to resource development projects like the Mount Milligan and Blackwater mines, Keayes said Vanderhoof

council has a good handle on how to manage controlled economic growth. However, along with growth comes an increase in calls for service to the RCMP, he said. "I've lived it, I have the previous experience and know what to expect. I can only do so much with the resources available to me." Should Vanderhoof's population surpass 5,000, the town will inherit a substantial majority of the cost of operating the RCMP detachment, about $1-million annually, according to Deputy Administrator Tom Clement. "It's a huge hit. We're always looking at that," he said. By shouldering the $1 million, the town will have more input in managing the detachment's resources. Right now, the town's influence is limited. In the past, council has expressed an interest in acquiring more RCMP officers. Responding to a letter from Vanderhoof council about increas-

ing policing in the community, the RCMP is auditing the Vanderhoof detachment on wether more officers are needed. Ultimately, the final decision is up to the RCMP, said Clement. "We're just appreciative that they're looking at it," he said.

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The Nechako Valley Water Rescue Team, a specialized unit of the Nechako Valley Search and Rescue Team, practiced several types of emergency rescue procedures in Sinkut Lake on Sunday, Jan. 13. For more than two hours, team members grappled with frozen carabiners and ropes while hauling each other out of the icy waters.

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Spill response plan Over the last few months, I’ve talked about the precautions, the safety measures, and the selection criteria involved in the marine elements of the Gateway project — all of them intended to prevent an oil spill on water. I’ve also discussed how Gateway’s marine safety program was examined by an independent risk assessment group, which determined that the chances of a major spill are once in more than 15,000 years. Although statistics and reports suggest a marine oil spill is unlikely, you want to know — what if one does occur? How will Gateway be prepared? While the chances are slim, we continue to develop a world-class marine response program.

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The Northern Gateway Project includes a spill response capacity that’s more than three times the Canadian regulation. And while the Canadian requirement for oil spill response is 72 hours plus travel time, our response time will be a fraction of that number — 6 to 12 hours in the marine channels. This is a significant increase to the response capability available to B.C.’s north coast. Additionally, for immediate response, our tug escorts will be

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Polars upset Viqueens on home court The Nechako Valley Viqueens were defeated by the Prince George Polars, 47-54, on their home court on Saturday, Jan. 12. At left, Sidney Siemens, #7, of the Viqueens, dashes for the net. At bottom right, Maraya Cooper, #9, of the Viqueens, starts her way down the basketball court. Dennis Parfitt photos

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Murray Ridge Ski Area has had its share of challenges this season, but the season is going well, despite them. This is according to the new General Manager Sky Perreault. Perreault took the job at the last minute, after the ski hill board for the non-profit hill had not been able to find a replacement for previous manager Dan Goff. Goff resigned to take a Anthony Boyd and his daughter, Emily, above, make year-round position with the some turns on Cassiar. At right, some young Penny Race Wildfire Protection Branch skiers zip down Molestar on their skis around gates. in Vanderhoof. At top right, some young ladies enjoy the sunshine and Perreault started the sea- snow at Murray Ridge Ski Area over the holidays. Ruth Lloyd son off with the discovery of some groomer problems as a Barron, as soon as the parts were Perreault received a call from result of the cable splicing work ready, the groomer was back up Barron saying the machine had it was used for in the off-season. and running, and the groomer caught on fire and while he had Parts had to be sent off, and be- was put to work for long hours managed to catch it quickly cause it was not discovered until to make the weekend opening. and put it out, the machine was shortly before the hill opened, While there was not as much damaged and undrivable, stuck the repairs to the groomer de- snow as some would have liked, on one of the runs. layed the hill opening because the snow quality was good, and Once again, Greenaway track-packing could not take the holiday season saw some came to the rescue, along with place to prep the runs and lift great weather, with relatively help from Barron, and the line. warm temperatures. groomer was only down for a But with the help of Chris But then there was another few days before it was back in Greenaway and groomer Mike problem with the groomer, and business creating perfect cordu-

roy snow. But even with all the challenges and trouble-shooting, Murray Ridge seems to be having a good season so far, with a newly published schedule, featuring fun Sunday events on

the hill. Jan. 6 was the first of the fun-filled Sundays planned, with slalom races, penny races for the younger skiers or boarders, crazy carpet rides and bunny hill races. Sean Perry, head ski patroller, planned most of the events, and ran them throughout the day with the help of Sarah Grill and Cam McCormick. Ruckus from Prince George was also on the hill on Jan. 6, bringing with them a range of skis and boards for patrons to try out. Jan. 13, after the paper goes to press, is set to be a Family Day of events, and will see the return of some classic Murray Ridge fun, like “snow snakes”

where skiers and boarders can find rubber snakes on the hill and bring them in for small prizes. The hill will also be hosting the North Central B.C. Zones for ski and snowboard slalom racing. Grades 8 to 12 from as far west as Smithers, as far east as Valemount and as far south as 100 Mile House will be converging on the ski hill for competition. So while Perreault may have had to deal with some surprises, and likely will have to deal with many more before the season is over, so far, the community ski hill is doing well. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the free events can contact the hill at 250.996.8515

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The Women Vanderhoof Bears clobbered the Prince George Kings at the Vanderhoof Municipal Arena on Saturday, Jan. 12, winning 6-0.

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Where iS lillian?...In 1926 Lillian Alling, an immigrant set out walking on a journey from New York City to her home in Siberia. Sept. 1927 she was in Hazelton, B.C. and started to follow the overland Telegraph Trail to the Yukon. Her trail vanishes at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, where she planned to cross the Bering Strait to Siberia. Learn more about this intriguing mystery woman when: Susan SmithJosephy author of “Lillian Alling: the journey home” Presents a slide show and talk on Tuesday, February 19 @ 7:00pm at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Everyone Welcome. Celebrate BC Heritage Week *** rhYMeS and SongS for parents and children from 0 to 36 months old. Parent’s, babies, and young children will learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home. Snack provided. Tuesdays from 10:30-11:45 for 8 weeks beginning January 8th. Please Pre-register. StorYtiMe for Children from 3-5 years old. Stories and interactive rhymes are designed to nurture your child’s love of books. Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 for 8 weeks beginning January 10th. Preregistration is requested. CeleBrate faMilY literaCY daY Thursday, Jan. 24th from 5-7:00pm at the Vanderhoof Public Library with “PJ’s & Pizza” the 2013 Theme for literacy day is “15 Minutes of Fun” Everyone is Welcome to come and Enjoy this FREE Event for Families. Numbers are limited, so please come and pick up your FREE tickets at the library front desk beginning January 15th. lego ClUB We have the Lego, you bring the ideas, a weekly drop-in program that’s fun for all ages. Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 Jan. 8th to Mar. 12th. All programs at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** fort fraSer CeMeterY CoMMiSSion...will be holding a General Annual Meeting on January 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the Fort Fraser Hall kitchen. New members welcome. *** VolUnteerS needed.... Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Volunteer Vanderhoof for further information. Tel: 250-567-4879. Email:

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volunteervanderhoof01@ gmail.com OR www.volunteervanderhoof. wordpress.com *** Vanderhoof SeniorS ConneCted is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information please contact Debra- Ann Bishop, VSC Program Coordinator 250-567-4879 The Space 250567-0623 Cell. volunteervanderhoof01@gmail.com *** BadMinton... Thursday nights at 8pm, NVSS Gym. All welcome. *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker Monday and Thursday afternoons. We also have cards or bingo on Wendesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** Vanderhoof PUBliC liBrarY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** StUart neChako Manor ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 *** the northSide WoMen’S inStitUte...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-

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*** Vhf hoSPiCe SoCietY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** the food Bank... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BadMinton at fleSS gYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** the Vanderhoof CanCer SUPPort groUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** endako hall SoCietY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** the YelloWhead draft horSe aSSoCiation...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** neChako QUilterS gUild... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** the fraSer QUilterS gUild... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

*** hoSPiCe tree of life... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** the fraSer lake CanCer SUPPort groUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** neChako ValleY hiStoriCal SoCietY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** Vanderhoof 899 air Cadet SQUadron...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** aa Meeting... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 5678087 or 567-4588 *** fraSer lake aa MeetingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** St. John hoSPital aUXiliarY SoCietY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 5679759 - New members welcome. *** Vanderhoof liBrarY hoUrS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** fraSer lake liBrarY hoUrS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** nVSS Bottle dePot hoUrS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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CHRISTIANSON - Arthur Gustav was born on August 3, 1925 and peacefully passed away on December 29, 2012, at the age of 87 years. Art is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jane (Bunty), children Ron (Dianne), Ray (Dianna), Judy, Sandy (Doug) Cherry, grandchildren Neil (Renae), Steven, Shawn, Kyle, Joshua, Nicole, greatgrandchildren Ashley, Bradley, Autumn, brothers Henry (Enus), Marvin (Gerry-Lou), sister Ethel Fowles, sister-in-law Clara and numerous extended family and friends. Art was predeceased by his father Lars, mother Inga, brother Carl and sister Linnea Goldsmith. Art was born in Tannas Sweden and began his life in Canada at age three when he, his father, mother and brother Carl made the long journey to New Hazleton BC. From there, the family settled in the Peace Country where they farmed the land until moving to Prince George. It is here that Art and Bunty met and together grew deep roots in the community while raising their family. Their life was full of outdoor adventure and exploring - there wasn’t a lake or road in Northern BC that Art hadn’t boated or travelled. Prince George remained Art’s home until his passing. To describe Art, one would need to include so many words…he was a man of integrity and courage; he was a gentleman, warrior, mentor and teacher; he was hard-working, dedicated, humble and gentle; he was a loving family man. Art took great pride in his career choice of lumberman, working with Rustad Brothers before building his own mill – Nechako Lumber – which continues to thrive in Vanderhoof, BC. After his retirement from the lumber industry, Art spent much of his later years working with Central Homes as he oversaw the building of many communities throughout Northern British Columbia. While Art had a true passion for the outdoors and travelling to foreign countries, his greatest passion was his family. Art touched all who were fortunate enough to know him and was loved by many - it gives his family great comfort to know his loving spirit lives on. “There will come a time when you believe everything is finished; that will be the beginning.” A quote from Art’s favorite author Louis L’Amour. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the staff, nurses and doctors at Simon Fraser Lodge and UHNBC, who cared for our father throughout his courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. We also send a very special thanks to his personal caregivers for their loving care and support. There will be a Celebration of Art’s life to be held in the Spring, at which time a formal announcement will be made. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Society of British Columbia.

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It is with regrets we announce the peaceful passing of Terry Alvin Kennedy on January 4, 2013 in St. John’s Hospital in Vanderhoof, British Columbia after battling cancer for the past year. He is originally from Petawawa Ontario, but spent the past twenty or more years in Vanderhoof. Terry had a great love of his family, dogs, cooking, fishing, the out-of-doors and living on the shore of the Nechako River. He was a spiritual person and very involved in his local church. Terry is survived by his wife Debbie and children Tammy, Clayton, Curtiss, Joni and Darren, grandchildren Alex, Ashley and Marek, and his father Cecil and step mother Edna. Terry also has siblings living in Ontario, Larry, Dan, Tommy, Heather, Lynn and Lorna. A memorial service will be conducted at the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Church at 2709 Burrard Street in Vanderhoof on January 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Any donations should be made to the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Church.

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Taylor Bros. Home Hardware is seeking full time, permanent retail positions. We are a 10,000 sq ft full line hardware store. The successful candidates, should have previous retail experience, must be able to provide outstanding customer service to the general public, in a professional, courteous and helpful manner. They will also be responsible for a section of the store, i.e. housewares, which will involve stocking merchandise and weekly ordering. They must be self motivated and a good team player. We offer a challenging permanent full time job with benefits and resource training in an exciting and busy retail environment. Please drop off or submit resumes by January 31, 2013 to: Taylor Bros. Hardware, PO Box 220, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-2165

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL, HOUSING AND LANDS MANAGER Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Housing, Capital Developments, Lands, Operations & Maintenance and Band taxation; understanding of Housing policy and regulations. MiniPuP 4ualiÂżFations Âž 3-4 years experience in Housing and Lands management. Âž Degree or diploma would be an asset. Âž Managing issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. Âž Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, computer skills, ability to write and submit proposals on behalf of Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli. Âž Knowledge of the Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Community will be considered an asset. Âž Valid class 5 drivers license and preferably own vehicle. Âž Full Job description is available only to candidates that are TualiÂżed 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

HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD. Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Millwright Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment. The successful candidate must possess a journeymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade qualiďŹ cation and have a minimum of ďŹ ve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The Millwright position works a 7 x 7 schedule (7 days in, 7 days out.)

Heavy Duty Mechanic (Shovels & Drills) Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be a self starter who is able to work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The applicant will be responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of mobile mine equipment. They must be able to diagnose faults or malfunctions and then determine the most efďŹ cient and safe method of repair. The successful candidate will also perform routine maintenance on equipment including Komatsu PC 2000 & 4000 excavators, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills and other support equipment. The successful candidate will possess a journeypersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade qualiďŹ cation (BC ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket, as well as Grade 12 or equivalent. They must also have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, tools for the trade, and be able to perform basic welding. Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and experience with shovels and drills would be considered an asset. The schedule for this position will be 4 days on followed by 4 days off.

Mill Maintenance General Foreman Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance General Foreman to direct our multidisciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Assistant Mill Superintendent, this position is responsible for planning jobs and supervising trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of a 17,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. The job also encompasses repair and upkeep of a 250 and 100 person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure. This position: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensures all safety procedures and policies are followed when performing work â&#x20AC;˘ Ensures the availability of all of the mill equipment for production â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinates maintenance functions within the mill with mill and mine operations â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains cost control â&#x20AC;˘ Promotes a team atmosphere â&#x20AC;˘ Requires excellent time management and organizational skills The successful candidate will possess a journeyman millwright trade qualiďŹ cation and have a minimum of ďŹ ve years supervisory experience directing maintenance crews. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this position is required to regularly liaise with other maintenance sections as well as operations. The candidate must have competent computer skills with experience with Microsoft OfďŹ ce, CMMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs. This position works a Monday to Thursday, 4x3 schedule (4 days in, 3 days out). Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneďŹ ts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QualiďŹ ed candidates can submit their resumes in conďŹ dence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com

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To complement regular physician visits, the Omineca Medical Clinic is holding group meetings on smoking cessation and cardiovascular health. Dr. Jeff Obayashi, left, is facilitating the Omineca Cardio Medical Clinic Cardio Group, and Dr. Gus van der Spuy will manage the smoking cessation meetings. Given the prevalence of cigarette smokers in northern B.C., Dr. Obayashi believes he will be referring many patients to his counterpart, Dr. Gus van der Spuy, who is managing the smoking cessation meetings starting on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 5:30 p.m. "We started in the New Year specifically because we know many people have a resolution of quitting," said van der Spuy. "Hopefully we can help with that." The smoking cessation meetings will focus on the health risks of smoking and how patients can kick their addictions by utilizing various medicines and prescription drugs, many of which are available for free and subsidized by the provincial government, said Dr. van der Spuy. "Lots of people sometimes hide behind the fact that they don't know, but if we give them the information, then they will feel more empowered to take the bull by the horns and quit." Dr. van der Spuy says smoking is the number one modifiable risk factor that can lead to cardiovascular diseases, a leading cause of death

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in developed countries like Canada and the U.S. "It's never too late to quit," he said. The advantages to quitting smoking are huge, both doctors concurred. Over a period of 10 or 20 years, the risk of developing cardiovascular complications falls back to baseline, said Obayashi. And although it takes time for lungs to discharge many years worth of tar accumulation from cigarettes, a smoker's level of energy regenerates relatively quickly.

"You can change your life by just changing that," Dr. van der Spuy said. Across B.C., smoking and poor cardiovascular health remain billion-dollar drags on the economy. In 2011, the Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada found that 23.1 per cent of people smoked in Northern Health's jurisdiction, compared to the provincial average of 17.4 per cent. According to Northern Health, in 2006, it was estimated that obesity and physical inactivity cost the B.C.

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Health care reform isn't simple, but the Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof is certainly trying. By holding free monthly meetings on smoking cessation and cardiovascular health, the clinic aims to educate whole groups of 20 to 25 people who may be affected by the same ailments. The meetings will enable clinic doctors and guest speakers - nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other public health experts - to administer more information about certain conditions than a typical 10-minute appointment with a family physician generally permits. "It kind of streamlines things. In family practice, it's one of those areas where you can get a lot of good bang for your buck," said Dr. Jeff Obayashi, one of several physicians who will facilitate the Omineca Medical Clinic Cardio Group meetings starting in February. The approach, part of a provincewide shift towards self-management of chronic health conditions, will empower patients with knowledge about medications, lifestyle changes, community resources and initiating new behaviors so they can start dealing with their conditions more proactively. "Really, it's up to the patient to take ownership of their disease or to minimize their addiction," said Dr. Obayashi. Dr. Obayashi and Michelle Naka, a diabetic nurse, will manage the first meeting, Heart Attacks and How To Prevent Them, at the Omineca Health Clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Meetings in the months to follow will revolve around chronic cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. Everybody is welcome to participate, said Dr. Obayashi. "It's actually open to anybody, even a daughter with family history of heart attack or blood pressure issues," he said. The debilitating nature of smoking and cardiovascular disease are interrelated. Some people who suffer from various conditions can blame their tobacco addiction.

economy more than $1 billion annually. By 2015, this figure is projected to grow to $1.85 billion, approximately 40 per cent of which are direct health care costs. "If British Columbians had a healthy weight, were physically active and didn’t smoke, the province could avoid over $3.8 billion in economic and health care costs each year," Kristy Anderson, a representative for the Ministry of Health, identified in an email on Friday, Jan. 11. As provincial health care costs skyrocket, the ministry says prevention is key. "It is critically important that all of us make healthier choices – to eat more fruits and vegetables, to reduce our caloric and sodium intake, to get regular exercise and to do what we can to avoid chronic disease," the ministry said. In early 2011, the Omineca Medical Clinic introduced a weight-loss program that has helped dozens of people in Vanderhoof collectively shed an enormous amount of weight. Other group medical meetings at the Clinic have addressed chronic disease management, prenatal care and screening for cervical cancer and colon cancer. "The group visits in general have been very popular," said Jennifer Little, an office manager at the clinic who helps coordinate the meetings. "There is a mutual support element as well." To pre-register for the meetings, visit the Omineca Medical Clinic, or call 250.567.2201. The Omineca Medical Clinic Cardio Group meets on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Smoking cessation meetings begin Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 5:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome.