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The owners of a cabin west of Smithers had their holiday cut short last March when word from caretakers arrived saying their cabin was destroyed during a house party. No charges have been laid by the RCMP despite around 20 individual youth being questioned. The caretaker is calling for people in the community to take more responsibility in protecting their neighbourhood. The cabin in question is at the end of a highly-populated road with four houses within earshot. The driveway and property have separate signs reading private drive and no trespassing. The owners and caretakers have spoken to several members of the RCMP since the incident. “We brought them an iPhone

and an MP3 player we found near the house and still nothing,” she said. “Surely there were messages from or about the party on the phone.” The owners of the house have filed for a $150,000 insurance claim and a statement of loss that includes chain saws, a 24 karat gold fishing reel and several other expensive items. “Everything that was left in the house was broken except two bed frames and some chairs.” “Somebody even painted a Nazi symbol on the wall.” It took nearly two weeks to clean and document the missing items and damage to the house. “My husband was out there for nine days straight helping the owners,” said the caretaker. “There were gouges in the cedarpanelled walls and the fridge was on the front porch.”

The house-wrecking party occurred shortly after the release of ‘Project X’, a movie about a massive house party thrown by two teens that want to be seen as cool by their peers. “Unlike prior ‘house party’ movies, Project X says nothing meaningful about its subject matter and, instead, paints teens as unlikeable and reckless automatons,” wrote movie critic, Ben Kendrick. The caretaker echoes the critics remarks and adds a dose of reality. “The worst part about all of this is that there are no consequences to those that did it,” the caretaker said. “So there are quite a few kids in town that think they can do this sort of thing and nothing will happen.” “That’s not the sort of community I want to live in.” The caretaker questions the parents of youth who were called in by local RCMP.

“If my kid was involved in something like this I would drag them to the cop shop by the ear,” she said. “Even if they didn’t wreck anything themselves they were still trespassing and would have witnessed what went on.” “A lesson needs to be learned here.” A lesson that may have been glossed over previously, a local business owner said. A similar incident happened over two years ago near the Hankin-Evelyn backcountry ski hill, when the owners of a house were notified that some people who arrived via snowmobile wrecked their unattended house. No charges were handed out by the RCMP for this crime as well. “The cops have told us that there’s not enough evidence,” the caretaker, who wishes to remain anonymous, said. See VANDALS on p. A3

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Crimes against property also on the decrease

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The Smithers RCMP is lauding the success of a couple of their initiatives for decreases in both violent and property crimes. The end of the third quarter in 2011 showed 239 violent crime incidents and 511 property crimes in Smithers. During the same period in 2012, those numbers dropped to 232 and 427 incidents, decreases of three and 16 per cent, respectively. “I believe our prolific offender program has played a substantial role in the decrease in property

crime as many of our well-known offenders are not in the community at this time,” detachment commander Staff Sgt. Kirsten Marshall said. Staff Sgt. Marshall shared these numbers with councillors during the Council of the Whole meeting on Jan. 15. Marshall also said the CrimeStoppers program is highly successful. Eighty per cent of the Most Wanted featured in The Interior News weekly advertisements are apprehended, she said. Smithers RCMP initiated the Prolific Offender program in April 2011. The strategy behind the program

has the police focusing on offenders in the community who are known to be criminally active and assessed as a high risk to re-offend. “We work closely with Corrections Canada on this program and focus on persons who are on court-imposed conditions that can be monitored,” Staff Sgt. Marshall said. By contrast, Marshall reported mischief complaints increased over the last year. Because the range of crimes that can be called mischief is wide, Staff Sgt. Marshall said her officers will be spending time pinpointing

exactly what types of incidents are increasing and come up with a strategy to deal with them. Marshall also briefly spoke about the detachment’s Safer Homes, Safer Communities initiative which focuses on substance abuse, the street-level drug trade, education, restorative justice and hitchhiking/safety. The last point, hitchhiking, is also a priority for the Town of Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “As for the hitchhiking issue, I think everyone is concerned about the safety of young women travelling between communities in our region,”

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Victims want community watch established VANDALS from A1 “They didn’t even stay at the house for an hour and didn’t take any finger prints or anything.” “They took pictures and left.” Most of the people questioned about the party were under the age of 18, but the caretaker was told there were people older than 19 as well. To her, charges of trespassing and break-and-enter could easily be placed on any person over 19 and known to be at the party. “The owners hope that the reason there are no charges isn’t to brush it all under the rug,” the caretaker said. “The public needs to know when things

like this happen in the community.” “People are horrified when I show them pictures of the cabin and the damage done.” The owners of the house want to caution other homeowners in town to safeguard their property, the caretaker said. “They feel violated and think it’s a good idea to take an inventory of all the items in your house if you plan on leaving town for a while,” the caretaker said. Anyone with information regarding these separate incidents or the whereabouts of any of the items taken from the cabin are asked to contact the Smithers RCMP at 250-8473233.

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Greyhound cuts approved Cuts add pressure to find transportation solutions along Highway 16 By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

The Passenger Transportation Board of B.C. approved an application by Greyhound to cut services on its Prince George to Prince Rupert route, among others. The board approved Greyhound’s request to cut the number of weekly runs to 14 from the current 22 runs. Greyhound has not announced when the reductions in service take place, but in their decision, the PTB imposed a 14-day public notice requirement prior to changes in service. The announcement didn’t sit well with local government officials. “This makes a situation that was already inadequate, in terms of affordable transportation between communities, even worse,” Mayor of Smithers, Taylor Bachrach said. “I think it’s really going to affect people in rural communities, including the north. “It’s something we’re concerned about.” The reaction from most communities in the region to the proposed cuts was strong, Bachrach said, with Prince George Mayor Shari Green leading the opposition to the cuts. Bachrach said the

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“We feel there are so many other reasons to look at inter-community transportation and this recent decision [by the PTB] just adds one more reason.” Smithers Mayor, Taylor Bachrach

impending cuts to bus service between Prince George and Prince Rupert put even more emphasis on the need for affordable transportation between communities along Highway 16. “Smithers had been working to bring the province to the table to find ways to provide affordable, reliable and easy to use transportation in the north,” Bachrach said. “Partly to address the safety issue effecting the most vulnerable people in our communities, young aboriginal women especially. “We feel there are so many other

reasons to look at inter-community transportation and this recent decision [by the PTB] just adds one more reason.” Another reason, Bachrach explained, is the regionalizing of services in the north, such that residents of smaller towns must find their way to larger municipalities to receive various services. Bachrach also noted that Wally Oppal, who penned the recent Missing Women’s Report, highlighted the need for inter-community transportation along Highway 16. Nonetheless, Bachrach did concede

running a profitable transportation service between Prince George and Prince Rupert likely presented challenges given the distance and the fact the region is relatively sparsely populated. Regional District of Bulkley-Nechacko Electoral A director Stoney Stoltenberg agreed, adding he has noted a drop in ridership on the buses that drive past his home located along the highway. “Forty years ago a lot of people rode the bus, a lot of people don’t ride the bus anymore,” Stoltenberg said. “It doesn’t really make me happy, there’s still a small group of people that do rely on the bus. “Maybe what it’s going to take is an entrepreneur to buy a smaller bus that could operate between Prince George and Prince Rupert.” In addition to the Prince George to Prince Rupert route, Greyhound also received permission to reduce service on 14 other routes, all of which the Public Transportation Board approved.

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UN LivCom committee brushes Telkwa with silver By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

The Village of Telkwa council was all smiles last week with the announcement judges from the 2012 Liveable Community (LivCom) Awards recognized Telkwa with a silver for their Community Sustainability and Resiliency plan. The award stems from the 2012 Liveable Community (LivCom) Awards competition held in AlAin in the United

Arab Emirates last November. Telkwa was one of about 80 projects selected from 400 applications to attend the LivCom Awards event. “This little village was recognized on the world stage, that’s quite something,” Graf said. Councillors Rimas Zitkauskas and Rick Fuerst along with Telkwa Chief Administrative Officer, Kim Martinsen, attend the LivCom conference where they presented

a short video highlighting the uniqueness of Telkwa. Also preoccupying last week’s council meeting was the ongoing debate over the size and location of the current cenotaph adjacent to the Senior’s Centre in Telkwa. Councillor Fuerst was approached by Harvey Koetsch, a veteran of the Korean War, asking if the cenotaph could be made more substantial. Kroetsch, Fuerst said, felt Telkwa-area

veterans deserved a more substantial cenotaph. The Seniors Society was approached and their initial reaction to the project was not positive. “Mainly because they didn’t want to diminish or disrespect the efforts of Ben Klick,” Fuerst explained. Klick is a local veteran who spearheaded the construction of the current cenotaph. Discussions with the Klick family revealed the

elder Klick didn’t object to upgrading and moving the cenotaph so long as the accompanying memorial bench was moved as well. The Seniors Society considered the Klick family’s wishes and voted in favour of plans for the cenotaph. However just a few short days later the Seniors Society sent a letter to Telkwa council advising they had reconsidered their earlier decision to support the moving and upgrading of the

Smithers opts back into RDBN planning By Ryan Jensen Smithers Interior News

The Town of Smithers once again has a say in planning issues in the Regional District of BulkleyNechako. During their regular meeting Jan. 8, council approved a motion to re-join the Electoral Area Planning Service, after opting out in 2012. The cost to take part in the process is based on twothirds of the town’s assessment, which means Smithers, the

municipality with the highest population in the RDBN, pays the largest share. Smithers’ share for the coming year is $23,000. Joining the service adds about $2.70 per $100,000 of assessed home value for Smithers taxpayers. RDBN director of planning Jason Llewellyn made the case for the town to re-join the service. “I think it’s important for Smithers and other municipalities to be a part of the planning process because rural

planning issues and the manner in which they are dealt with can have an impact on municipalities,” Llewellyn said. “This creates the need for a close and effective working relationship. “The town’s participation in the service facilitates that.” Smithers opted out of the service last year as a costsaving measure, but ultimately the decision came down to an issue of fairness, Smithers Mayor Taylor

Bachrach said, as the planning function takes place regardless of whether the Town is involved or not. “I think what council recognized is development occurs right outside our boundaries and we should have a say in that development,” he said. “It’s really about a fair approach to the cost of planning in the whole region. “Things that happen outside the town affect people inside the town and now we have a say in

those issues.” The District of Vanderhoof also decided not to take part in the service in 2012 and have no immediate plans to rejoin for 2013, Joe Ukryn, Chief Administrative Officer, said. “For the cost, we didn’t feel we were getting anything for it,” Ukryn said.

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ast week the Passenger Transportation Board of B.C. approved an application by Greyhound to cut service on several routes, including between Prince George and Prince Rupert. On the surface, the cut in service is a blow to communities along Highway 16 and to their residents whom relied on the bus as their main mode of transportation. When the cuts in service are made there will be a vacuum that, if left unfilled, could see more people hitchhiking along Highway 16, notoriously known as the Highway of Tears. But, when one door closes, other doors open and Stoney Stoltenberg, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Director for Electoral District A saw the door open right away, suggesting a local entrepreneur could offer the same service, hopefully even better. I agree, why not? Greyhound reported an average of about 10 passengers per trip, so a full-sized bus is out of the question, but with the right pricing a 20-30 passenger bus would fit the bill. Why not make it a hybrid bus. Lug some cargo at the same time and you’re on your way. Instead of running from Prince George to Prince Rupert, why not have a bus leave Prince George for Smithers and another leave Prince Rupert for Smithers. Passengers needing to go the full distance need only switch buses in Smithers. In the summer, said bus company could also offer tours out of Smithers. Why not partner up with Hudson Bay Mountain and start with breakfast or lunch atop the mountain, then head out for Twin Falls, a stop at the Moricetown Canyon, then the ‘Ksan village in Old Hazelton and maybe supper at the B.C. Cafe before a drive back to catch the sunset against the mountains. I’m sure there are plenty of other interesting stops that could be made, the Bulkley Valley is full of interesting stories. Why not partner up with Northern Health? Not only could this provide employment and revenue, but could form part of a solution to the Highway of Tears. This could be a unique opportunity for one or several First Nations groups in the area. Impossible dream? Where there’s a will there’s a way. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Plans for new arena gaining momentum

here’s a lot of talk around town about the new arena and for good reason. After more than 15 years, the Bulkley Valley is closer than ever to scoring a new rink. So what have we been doing for the past year? In 2011, the past council, with $2.1 million, issued a request for proposals. Unfortunately neither of the two proposals received in fit our budget. The new council went back to the dressing room and spent the past year working to improve our prospects.

Since then, with the help of the Second Sheet of Ice Committee, we’ve reached five significant milestones: We contracted a firm to determine the optimal arena site, and narrowed it down to a spot adjacent to the old rink. We completed a geotechnical study confirming the foundation will not require pilings, which is a huge cost saving. We received a $650,000 BC government grant and a $250,000 commitment from the Vancouver Canucks’ owners. We increased the budget with $650,000

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budget. Another exciting development is that the Regional District of has allocated $350,000 towards a system that would take waste heat from the new arena and use it to heat the Bulkley Valley Pool. We now find ourselves in a much better position than a year ago, and at the end of January we will be issuing a new request for proposals. If a proposal meets our requirements, we could begin construction this spring. The first phase could involve six months of pre-loading the site to compress

the underlying soil. I understand the slow pace of the project to date frustrates some. I assure you council and I share this frustration and are doing everything we can to expedite the project. A new arena is a long-term legacy for our valley. It will add significantly to our recreation amenities and improve the quality of life of many current and future Bulkley Valley families. We only get one shot. Let’s get it right. Taylor Bachrach is mayor of Smithers.

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encouragement, mentoring and been a safe place for all who pass through our doors. Broadway Place Emergency Shelter has also felt the acceptance, encouragement and support from our community. Never more so then this past year – 2012. The generosity of the community was seen from the amount of clothing, food and monetary donations dropped off, collected by businesses,

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Motorheads deserve a place to play Editor : (re: SMXA track:

more than just noise issues, Interior News, Jan. 16, 2013). It’s a good thing we are so civilized. What I’ve read so far makes me sick. You’re destroying dreams and fun for mainly kids of all ages. Opponents to the track should be removed from Canada, or at least this area. We don’t need these types in this part of the country. This is a lumber, mining and farmingbased area. Motorheads are common here. They make excellent machine operators. I welcome newcomers to the Bulkley Valley, but don’t bring your city bureaucrat rules

and regulations here. Paul Perry Smithers

Bullying needs attention Editor : Many are calling for harsher laws and stricter policies to solve a social problem which has been around for decades. Some are demanding punishment even for those who don’t report the behavior. Most attempts to stop this behavior are well meant, but nonetheless badly misguided. I am writing about bullying. Much talk about “safe schools” is a grand idea without substance. See BULLY on p. A8

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BULLY from p. A7 Amazingly, we have liberal ideologues arguing punitive justice never works, calling for suspensions and fines. Some suggest jail time is a solution to bullying. One prevention program said, “Bullying is a learned behavior, generally developed over time.” Good psychology but not accurate. But it does raise several questions. If learned behavior then what exactly did the bully learn from whom? Now ask what can be done to “unlearn” it. An Alberta document presents this solution: “changing the social environment”.

Another touts “Bullying is a relationship problem.” Focusing on external resolutions distracts from solutions. Attempts to control behaviors by external means are extremely ineffective for most social problems. I think of restraining orders in domestic violence cases - how effective are they? It is the lack of human character development that leads to such behaviors. Bullying is a character development deficit. Some inner character quality is absent. What if one had a strong inner character that guided one in

right and wrong, good and bad, humane and inhumane behavior? A Google search cited one word that begins to gets at the problem, respect. Here is one that gets more specific, “Teach a child the importance of empathy.” Research has shown emotional intelligence and empathy skills may be more important for success in life than intellectual intelligence,” writes Katherine Lee in About.com. Anger, insecurity, selfishness, lack of self control and misguided self-esteem are some unintelligent emotional, but real factors, in bullying. A social and

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On Jan. 9,2013, at about 7 a.m., Smithers RCMP received a report that two males from Fort St. James had not returned from snowmobiling the day before. The area where the snowmobilers were supposed to be was unknown. Police searched local snowmobiling area parking lots and discovered the male’s truck in the Onion Mountain parking lot, apparently having been there all night. Search and Rescue began an aerial search of the remote area. A short time later, several snowmobilers alerted police they had found the two males on the mountain. The two snowmobilers had become lost and stuck in a gully, unable to get out. The two males subsequently were pulled out by the other snowmobilers and Search and

Rescue was stood down. Police wish to remind the public, to let family members know of where you are going when venturing into the backcountry as well as to carry appropriate equipment and clothing. On Jan. 13 2013, Smithers RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on a vehicle on Highway 16 near Old Babine Lake road in Smithers. The vehicle was being driven by a 26-year-old male from the Burns Lake area. Subsequent investigation revealed a duffel bag in the vehicle containing 18 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $55,000. Police are forwarding charges against the male for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

education system teaching “relative values” rather than truths and rejecting moral principles should expect immoral behavior and social disorder. Character is the development of inner values and virtues, not emotions, and is essential. Imagine for several moments, if a man or woman, child or teen develops virtues such as real love, empathy and compassion, how would that person behave? What if another virtue developed was “esteem others higher than yourself.”

And another which seems to have been abandoned, “do unto others as you would have them do to you.” Such base human character virtues must be taught, modelled and developed in the family. They must be reinforced in public education. And they must be demanded by society. Policies, even laws, often fail to restrict “unsocial” behaviors. Virtuous character however has the power to guide moral and civil behavior. Brian Rushfeldt President Canada Family Action

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Skate park cleaning Jaydin Haskins, 13, continues clearing the Smithers Skatepark of snow on Jan. 4. Jaydin estimates the clearing effort will take him at least two more weeks, if no more snow falls.

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New Jumping Records for Smithers Ski Hill

Local ski jumpers and those intending to participate in the cross-country events are working to the limit for the big carnival to be held in Smithers about February 13. In all directions the roads are dotted with ski enthusiasts to show the wonderful sport transformation taking place in Smithers in a little over a year, when the ski was an oddity. On the big hill on Sunday afternoon a number of men were out for the long jump, Chris Dahle getting the best jump of 175 feet. Other jumpers made over 160 feet.

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Lock that car while you’re warming it up

A decision by the Insurance Bureau of Canada to penalize drivers whose cars are stolen while warming up is “probably a good idea”, says Smithers ICBC manager Kurt Cleveland Faced with skyrocketing numbers of vehicles stolen during cold snaps, the federal insurance company is considering adding a $500 deductible to unlucky clients whose cars disappear from mall parking lots or their own driveway. Already one car in the Smithers area has been stolen as it idled with the keys in the ignition, Cleveland said. But, unlike the federal insurance agency, ICBC doesn’t’ penalize a driver whose car is stolen while it is runningprovide the doors are locked.

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The action at the Smithers Civic Centre is about to get hotter. Prior to Christmas, council authorized spending about $30,000 to install radiant heaters on the concession side of the arena. The matter was brought to council’s attention after Hockey Mom Dana Demoline and Dayle Creyke spent a weekend collecting signatures on a petition to have more adequate heating installed inside the Smithers Civic Centre. In the end, they gathered 425 signatures. “I can spend between five to seven days a week at the rink and as much as 60-70 hours a month at the arena,” Demoline said. “Some may say I’m a bit too extreme but I feel it’s important to show an interest in my children’s activities, so I choose to watch them with my toque and mitts and a couple of blankets.” “I know some grandparents who would love to watch their grandchildren but they find the arena too cold.” Demoline has three children, playing in four different divisions and her two sons are also referees.

“I have attended many tournaments throughout British Columbia and I think it’s safe to say Smithers is probably the coldest indoor rink,” she said. “It’s great when you get to go out of town and you don’t need to bring five or six blankets. “You can get away with just your winter coat.” Also part of the council motion was to encourage the petition writers to fundraise for the installation of radiant heaters on the opposite side of the civic centre. Demoline said at this time she’s happy with having heaters installed on one side of the arena and has no plans to spearhead an effort to bring heat to the other side. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said just because council committed to building a second sheet of ice, it doesn’t mean they’re going to let the existing rink fall into a state of disrepair. “Obviously, there’s a part of our community that cares really deeply about getting some new heaters,” Bachrach said. “It can get pretty cold in there.” The radiant heaters are expected to be in place for the next skating season, Bachrach said.

Gymnasts hit jackpot in Vegas By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

The pressure of competing at an international event with 2,000 other gymnasts didn’t affect the Smithers Saltos at all. In Las Vegas for the Lady Luck Invitational Jan. 19 and 20, the Bulkley Valley gymnasts claimed multiple podium spots in their first

competition of the season. In the Excel Bronze category, Railey Bird earned first place on beam and floor and second on bars to finish first overall. Ana Stavast was first on bars, second on beam and third on floor for a third-place finish. Abby Stavast finished seventh, Robin Price came in at eighth and Brynn Brandon was ninth.

REGIONAL CURLING CHAMPS The Smithers secondary school boys curling team swept the competition from Kitimat and Prince Rupert to take the regional championships held Saturday at the Smither Curling Club. Above, Adam Hartnett, left a Grade 10 student at Smithers secondary school and Sean Turney, a Grade 8 student at SSS sweep a rock beyond the hogline. SSS skip Graeme Turney, third Glyn Doyle and lead Malcolm Turney, together with Hartnett and Sean Turney head to the provincial championships in Kamloops in February. Percy N. Hébert photo

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The Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) senior boy’s Royals went undefeated last weekend to repeat as winners of the Mountain Invitational for the second straight year. “We have guys with good hands and size,” said Royals assistant coach Chris Steenhof. “We finish well, we rebound well.” The team also had a number of junior players come up to play for the team which provided a noticeable boost, Steenhof said. The young BVCS team beat Fraser Lake and Houston Christian School on their way to the final game of the tournament. In the final, against Northside Christian School from Vanderhoof, the Royals opened by charging to a 24-4 lead in the first quarter. Northside Christian did manage to make a game of it later in the contest but the Royals maintained the lead throughout and ended the tournament undefeated. The Smithers Secondary Gryphons finished third in the tournament, losing in the semi-finals in a shocker to Northside Christian School to exit the tournament early. Royals David Bakker was named tournament MVP and Nate Swanson earned Best Defence honours. The Royals are travelling to Prince George early in February for a tournament that will be a good measuring stick to see where they fit in on wider scale, Steenhof said. “It will be a good test of provincial capabilities, we can see Smithers secondary school Gryphons forward, Nathan whether we have a chance to compete at the provincial level,” Lowry, takes a jump for the hoop. Steenhof said. Percy N. Hébert photo

Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Klassen, of Smithers, BC, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Beth Klassen to Nicholas Harold Neufeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neufeld of Macklin, SK. The wedding is to take place on July 20, 2013 in Macklin, SK. Both families are extremely happy and extend wishes of love and happiness to them.

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Mehr takes Smithers squash tournament Franklin, Richards take second and third Mike Mehr won the top spot in the A Division bettering Simon Franklin in the finals of the Great White Bustard Squash Tournament on Sunday. The event, held Jan. 17 to 20 at the squash courts at the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool, featured 35 competitors from Smithers and Terrace. To capture second place, Franklin won a tight and sometimes testy match from Steve Richards who took the third spot. Allen Davies won first place in the B Division beating out John Bakker and Ken White in what turned out to be a very competitive bracket.

The mixed C event was dominated by Kirk Normand, while Doug Henderson and Shelly Worthington took second and third spots in this division. The D Division was won by Regina Saimoto, with newcomers Linette McLean and Dawn MacKay taking second and third spots in this group. The top three in all groups were from Smithers. A big thanks to Bulkley Valley Eye Care, Bulkley Valley Engineering, All Seasons Automotive Ltd, and Smithers Family Chiropractic for sponsoring the tournament. -Submitted

The squash courts at the BV Regional Pool were busy on the weekend with a tournament. Here Lorna Thornton prepares to return a shot against Ken White during tournament action last weekend.

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Travis Pete skied to two podium finishes at the Teck BC Cup #2 in Kelowna Jan. 12 and 13. Three Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club racers attended the competition, with many skiers out due to sickness. The first day featured a classic technique individual sprint, consisting of a qualifying round to determine seeding and heat sprints following, with the top two advancing to the next heat. Pete claimed gold in the Midget boy’s division on Day 1 in the 400-metre event, Gabriel Price placed eighth in the Junior boy’s 1.2-km race and Rachel Cuell was 18th in the Bantam girl’s 250-metre event. On day two, in the Interval Start Skate Race, Price placed second in the Junior boy’s 10-km event, Pete finished second in the Midget boy’s 4-km race and Cuell was 20th in the Bantam girl’s 2-km category. “On a hilly course with aggressive high speed downhills to Bulkley Valley racers came out on top with two podiums [on day two] and each athlete achieving personal bests all weekend,” BV Cross Country Ski Club head coach Chris Werrell said. “The conditions were cold and

hard packed, Saturday was -15 and Sunday was -11.”

BIATHLON Fourteen-and-a-half hours in the car did little to dampen the resolve of Bulkley Valley Biathlon club members as they travelled to Whistler for BC Cup 1 on Jan. 19 and 20. Four club members made the journey, coming home to Smithers with five podium finishes. “Conditions were awesome,” head coach Peter Tweedie said. “It was sunny and the snow was great.” Saturday, during the Sprint event, Angus Tweedie placed second in the Sr. Boys division, Lea-Marie Bowes-Lyon (Master’s division) earned second-place and Amanda Wilson and Lowell Hug both finished fifth. Start times for Sunday’s longer Pursuit event were determined by the finish order from the previous day’s Sprint race. Three BV racers ended up on the podium: Angus and BowesLyon captured the top spot in their divisions and Hug secured silver. Wilson followed closely behind with a fifth-place finish. “Overall, they were a really focused group,” Tweedie said. “They had great shooting, the skiing was really fast and they all showed a lot of improvement.”

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Walk for Memories a matter of family By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia is holding their annual Walk for Memories and for Shauna Peterson and Bill Parker it’s a time to honour Helene Parker, 83, grandmother and mother. “She’s a firecracker,” Peterson said of Helene, her grandmother, a resident at the Bulkley Lodge who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Although the diagnosis was a difficult one, it wasn’t unexpected. “You kind of know it’s coming because you see signs of it,” Parker said. “But it’s hard to see your parents in a home and they don’t know what’s going on, especially when they don’t know you anymore. In British Columbia, more than 70,000 people have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Both Peterson and Parker admit there isn’t much you can do, but both said humour is an

important part of how they cope. “You definitely have to have a sense of humour about it,” Peterson said. In addition to a sense of humour, Parker said a key piece of advice led to an adjustment in how he interacts with his mother. “You have to be able to live in their world,” he said. “Because they can’t live in your world.” In other words, wherever the patient takes the conversation, whether it is based in reality or not, go with the flow. In Parker’s case, Helene often asks him if he’s seen her parents. Each time, Parker answers in the affirmative and tells his mom her parents will be in to visit the following day. “It makes her happy, she won’t remember it in a minute, but it’s better than her being sad for a minute.” Last year, about 120 people took part in the walk and raised $7,500. The money raised is used for support and education, improving care for dementia patients,

Helene Parker, left with her daughter-in-law Joan Parker, a nurse at the Bulkley Valley Lodge, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008.

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research and advocacy among others. Parker described the turnout as amazing and a testament to the fact that many are touched by Alzheimer’s disease in one

way or another. “I think it’s great that these walks happen and it makes people more aware,” Parker said. “The more people know about something,

the less they fear it.” In Smithers, the Walk for Memories takes place Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. In-person registration begins at 1 p.m. at the Investors Group office,

3860 Alfred Ave. Participants can also register online at www. walkformemories.com. For more detailed information visit www. walkformemories.com.

Writer McGiffin nurtures rural development By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

For Emily McGiffin, heading off to the Philippines was exactly what she wanted to do. An award-winning poet and resident of Smithers, McGiffin recently presented a seminar on research she conducted in the Carood watershed in Bohol, Philippines. The research project was part of her

masters degree in rural development from the University of London. The course-based program covered a wide range of topics, McGiffin said, including range sustainable land management, sustainable livelihoods, environmental economics, principles of rural development as well as statistics and research methods, among others. The CUSO placement in the Philippines was exactly what McGiffin had been looking for as it was a research placement and arrived just as she needed

to fulfill the thesis requirement for her degree. All of her courses came in handy for her research project designed to estimate the inherent value of the Carood watershed in terms of ecosystem services such as the water cycle, water purification, water recycling, the biodiversity supported by the watershed and how it mitigates climate change. The inherent value of the watershed is then contrasted with its value to the surrounding communities, not only for

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They may be just words on a computer screen, but those words have an impact on the reality of teenagers everywhere, including Smithers secondary school. “I don’t think there’s a lot of bullying, but clearly bullying takes place,” Cameron said. Any amount of bullying, studies have shown, increases suicidal ideation as well as impacts learning. Over the years awareness about bullying has increased and programs introduced into elementary school curricula, such that when those students arrive in high school, they know what behaviours constitute bullying. The problem, is there isn’t a language surrounding cyber bullying, the lines between bullying and non-bullying behaviour are not well established, Cameron explained. For example, Madisen Widen, a Grade 11 student at Smithers secondary school left her cellphone unattended for a minute. In that brief moment of a regular school day, a classmate took the phone and sent a photo stored on the phone to all of Widen’s contacts, including family members. It wasn’t a flattering photo, certainly not a photo she wanted to share with everyone. “It kind of really sucked,” Widen said. Reality also bleeds into the virtual world, when school cliques take to Facebook and post mean comments on a classmates wall. “Then everybody starts tagging each other and ganging up on this person and then they start liking the comments,” Widen explained. “It can make you

feel like crap. “One clique will gang up on you just because it’s funny to them. “I see it everyday on Facebook.” Online bullying, in addition to the number of people that can be involved, is all the more difficult to address because it can involve people that don’t attend SSS, Cameron added. Widen agreed. “Even people you don’t know will gang up on your because their friend is,” Widen said. For Michelle Iacobucci, a counsellor at SSS, it’s all about establishing the proper boundaries, a task made more difficult in the virtual world. “Especially with Facebook, how do you maintain healthy boundaries, that’s a lot harder to do because it’s just so easy to press ‘send’.” In fact, Widen said, more often than not, the people who see nothing wrong with making mean comments online, are the same people who ignore her during the day, preferring the perceived safety of the internet to mouth off. “Half the time, people would not say these things to their faces,” Iacobucci said. “They would never walk up to someone and say the stuff that is being posted out there.” What makes it easy, Cameron said, is exactly the absence of actual confrontation. The consequences are some students are learning hard lessons and closing their Facebook accounts, or at least starting afresh. Unfortunately, some students feed into the bullying. “It’s a new reality,” Cameron said. Before cell phones someone could do something stupid at a party, but there were no phones to capture and perpetuate the moment. Today cellphones are everywhere, capturing all of life’s

moments, for better or worse. Before computers, students could start mean rumours about classmates, but the rumour wouldn’t go far. Today, with the internet, the rumours can spread quickly and beyond school walls. “People come up and ask me if I have herpes, or if I’m pregnant,” Angel Grenkie, Grade 12 student said were some of the rumours that were spread about her. “I try not to care, but sometimes it gets to be too much.” Another problem with cellphones is they never get turned off and Cameron sees this everyday. “I have kids coming to school really tired and parents can figure out why,” Cameron said. “Well they’ve probably been up all night texting.” Widen and Grenkie nodded in agreement. Another problem, Iacobucci said, is children are receiving phones at very young

ages without adequate education about the proper use of the phone. To address all of these issues, staff at Smithers secondary school are holding a special presentation for the Parent Advisory Committee, but invite all parents and members of the community to attend the meeting. The presentation, entitled, Parenting in the digital age, is geared to providing insight and helpful tips on how to guide children through the digital world in a safe way. “I’m hoping we get lots and lots of parents coming out and they become more aware of what’s going on,” Cameron said. The meeting, Jan. 28, is in the SSS library and begins at 7 p.m. For more information on the impacts of bullying visit www.ccl-cca.ca To learn more about how to navigate the digital world more safely visit mediasports.ca.

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Davidson honoured, casts light on others By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

im Davidson isn’t an attention seeker. He quietly and efficiently gets things done. He doesn’t really like talking about himself and when he does it’s self effacingly. Before Christmas, Davidson was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for the years he devoted to countless groups and organizations in the Bulkley Valley. “Is that really newsworthy?” he said when asked to come in for an interview. Yes, it is. And what really makes the tale noteworthy is Jim’s mother, Phyllis, was presented with the Queen’s Coronation Medal in 1953 for her community service. “Women didn’t get a lot of awards back then,” Jim said. “My Mom did a whole lot of things quietly. “She was a great example, she deserved this award, there’s no question about it.” Phyllis came to the Bulkley Valley in 1925 to teach school at Evelyn. In 1940, Phyllis came up against what Jim thought may have been one of the more challenging chapters of her life, the establishment of an amalgamated school district. “Now you have people, elected from all over, telling people in Houston how to run their school,” Davidson said. “Can you imagine how that went over?” “I think that might have been a beauty,” he laughs. During the Second World War, Phyllis helped out the Red Cross and was always very involved in her church. She also volunteered at the Fall Fair. Jim was born and raised in Smithers. As a young man he was a “side street farmer,” until his family moved out of town to a property on Zobnick Rd. The farm grew as did the family. Jim spent time working on education and agriculture initiatives. A particular highlight of this time is helping to create a school for children with developmental disabilities as this was not common at the time. “Because of that, many kids got to go to school,”

he said. Davidson spent the better part of the last 30 years on Town of Smithers council, first as a councillor in the ‘80s, finishing his final term as Mayor in 2008. When he first talks about his time on council, it’s the failures that come to mind. He wanted to see Chandler Park utilized when it became vacant, but even a second kick at the can was unsuccessful when he was Mayor. He counts among his successes the creation of the Wetzin’Kwa Community Forest, the designation of the Willowvale subdivision and the airport runway extension project. At the end of the day, he’s most proud of the connections he made during his time on council, and how they continue to benefit people in the area. “It’s about relationships and I think I was OK at that,” he said. Jim stresses he was never alone on any of these projects. “That’s the beauty of Smithers,” he said. “It’s a community of people who do things. “I love my town, I’m proud of it and I like working for it.” Jim now considers himself officially retired. He’s handed day-to-day operations of the family farm to two of his boys, John and Paul, and has largely stepped back from boards and community organizations. But it’s only temporary. Jim said he will soon be back doing what was instilled into him at an early age, taking part in community service organizations, actively making Smithers a better place to live. Jim was nominated for the honour by the current Town of Smithers council. “He obviously has a deep love for this community and the people who call it home,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “He has earned respect from people right across the spectrum. “I wouldn’t have given it to me if I were you,” Jim said. “There are lots and lots of people who participate in the community. “I was lucky, I was involved in things that gave me opportunities.”

Alan and Kathy Taylor of Smithers, B.C. and Mike and May Krabbendam of Chilliwack, B.C. are please to announce the engagement of

Jennifer Taylor to Jonny Krabbendam The wedding is to take place on August 24, 2013 in Smithers, B.C.

Both families are extremely happy and extend wishes of love and happiness to them.

Above: Jim Davidson receives the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal from Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach; Left: The letter advising Phyllis Davidson she had been awarded the Queen’s Coronation medal. Contributed photos

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Smithers Community Band practices begin Jan. 23, 7 p.m. in the SSS Band Room. Call 250-847-2187 or 250-847-2340 for info. New members welcome. Guest Night at Sweet Harmony, Thursday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m., Smithers Seniors Activity Centre. Come and have fun singing women’s barbershop harmony. The more you sing, the better you get. Pat 250-8777555. Intro to Interviewing Friday, Jan. 25, 10-11 a.m. Learn about broadcast journalism and interviewing techniques from Emily McGiffin from CICK at this free workshop at the Smithers Public Library. Matt Simmons, 250-847-8769, editor@smithersradio. com. BV Farmers Market is indoors from January through April. Dates are Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, March 9, April 13 and April 27. Join us in St. Joes School gymnasium from 9 to noon. Dmitri Cody, dmitricody@gmail.com Smithers Film Society presents Searching for Sugar Man, Sunday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre.

Two South African fans of Rodriguez set out to find what really happened to their hero. Standard admission. Art & Collectables Swap! Mid-winter fun’raiser. Original paintings to retro prints to grandma’s old china teacups! Friday, Feb. 1, 5-8 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Smithers Art Gallery. Dropoff items to sell: Thursday, Jan. 31, 4-6 p.m. Telkwa Elementary Annual Bingo and Cake Auction, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. Family friendly event. Please come out and support Telkwa Elementary School. Youth Book Club at the Smithers Library, four sessions based on Christopher Paolini’s popular book, Eragon. Come discuss, explore, create while munching on Meg’s yummy pizza. Friday evenings Jan. 18 to Feb. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Drop in. 250-847-3043. Smithers Film Society presents The World Before Her, Sunday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Highlights the tension between traditional and modern perspectives facing young women in India today. Standard admission.

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This, McGiffin explained, fits in well with her strong interest in communities and environmental issues. “It was a project that blended both of those things into a social science project,” she said. “The ultimate aim of the project was to create a system where there would be a flow of funds available for livelihoods projects, training projects and community development projects so you have healthier communities of people who have a better capacity to steward the resources well. “It’s in a part of the world considered a biodiversity hotspot. “So it makes it kind of particularly important to pay attention to some of these regions where there’s troubles in terms of how to balance economic development and the environment. “People are really poor, but they don’t want to be really poor, but at the same time we only have a small finite planet and the diversity they have is very precious.” Now McGiffin is applying her experience and academic knowledge to a local project, an ecosystem valuation project in the northwest, bringing together academics and other experts,

to forge a methodology to examine questions surrounding the inherent value of ecosystems The project is being led by the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition in partnerships with the Bulkley Valley Research Centre and Sustainable Natural CIRE in Terrace and the Skeena Wild Conservation Trust. Although McGiffin is enjoying working in the field of rural development, she did admit it does present a challenge to the artistic side of her soul, particularly finding time to put pen to paper. “The difficult part is finding room for the creative work, I find, at least in my world, it’s not the thing that is most valued. “So it’s been a struggle to make time for that, to put it foremost when there are so many other demands. “It’s not one that pays the bills, so it slips easily into the background.” On the other hand, McGiffin said her creative side can influence how she approaches the science she does. “In my work I try to be more interdisciplinary, considering cultural and humanities aspects and what we choose to do with our

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Emily McGiffin enjoys her work in rural development, but wishes she had more time to write. Percy N. Hébert photo

science,” she said. “You can have all the scientific information but if you haven’t addressed cultural issues, then it’s not going to help us solve problems.”

Oatmeal a multi-purpose health boost

ow often do you stroll down the cereal aisle? I was down that way the other day looking for oat bran to make some muffins. I had a look at some of the sugary types of cereal that tell us right on the box they are fortified with this or that. My question to you if the grain offered was so good why add something to it? This takes me back to good old oats. Why not have oatmeal for breakfast? I don’t mean instant oatmeal loaded with sugar and sodium. I mean old fashioned oatmeal boiled in a pot. Bits of apple and cinnamon could be added or maybe a few raisins would suit you. You can cook the oats in milk rather than water. Lots of options to start your day in a healthy way. Let me share a few of the health benefits of oatmeal. It lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of high blood

SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory pressure. It has those antioxidants and can prevent our arteries from hardening. Some studies have shown it is

quite effective in the prevention of breast cancer. Diabetic? Did you know that the morning bowl of oatmeal can stabilize your blood sugar? Oatmeal will also give your immune system a boost, good during flu season. Oatmeal can help with weight loss as well since it makes you feel fuller. Now I know some of you are avoiding gluten for one reason or another. I gather gluten is not a problem with oatmeal. Vegetarian? Oatmeal is a source

of protein. Just about now you are saying you do not want to bother with cooking cereal every morning. Why not make a big pot of the stuff, then dig out what you need, stick it in the microwave and you are good to go. How about making a batch of muffins as well? Here is a recipe for that. Oatmeal Muffins 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon

baking powder ¼ cup oil vanilla 1 egg 1 cup milk If you feel like it some streusel on top would be nice. Bake at 400 degrees. This is a new year. Let’s start our mornings off in a healthy way. Skip the box of commercial cereal that could be suspect in the healthy department. You could share your recipes by calling 250-846-5095 or just email to mallory@ bulkley.net.

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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to Canadian Helicopters Limited by way of a 3 year lease agreement at $609.43 per month in 2013, $627.71 per month in 2014 and $646.54 per month for 2015 for the purposes of operating a heliport. Commonly known as 2880 Victoria Drive and legally known as Lot 2, Plan 9533, Section 30, Township 4, Range 5 Coast District 5, Land District 14 except Plan PRP13908, PID 005-982-669. This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 847-1600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on our website at www.smithers.ca.

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Faith Matters Faith Reformed Church of Telkwa Pastor James Folkerts 250.846-5415 News items these days have a short shelf life. Often the public will lose interest in a story in a few days. As a pastor, I’m a news announcer of a 2000-year-old story. But this story, although so old, is still “good news”—that is what the word “gospel” means. And this news still impacts all of life. What is this news all about? It is that 2000 years ago God himself literally came to this earth in human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. In the Bible we have four gospel accounts of this incredible person. But what does this old story have to do with your story? We all have our story of hurt, shame, guilt, and emptiness. Faith in Christ matters because it changes our story for good. Jesus lived the perfect life for us and died to pay our penalty. Then he conquered death by rising from the dead

and ascending into heaven where he rules today. It’s by a trusting faith in Jesus Christ that all our shame and guilt are forgiven and we are welcomed into heaven as the adopted children of God. I remember a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial from years ago which said, “Taste them again, for the first time.” I think I understood what they meant. In many ways the gospel is like that too. Many pass that old gospel by like something from their childhood, or yesterday’s news, perhaps never understanding that it is life-giving news for their story. (In the words of Psalm 34:8 we are to “taste and see that God is good.”) This old story is still powerful and relevant for today. My encouragement to you is to reinvestigate this old news so that it might become your story too.

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Much more than noise By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

here name comes from the fact they make a lot of noise, but according to one teen magazine and fans across the Bulkley Valley, The Racket are much more than noise. With less than two years under their belts as a collective, frontman, guitarist and lead vocalist Eli Larson,17, together with bassist Stephen DeWit, 18, and drummer Simon Stockner, 17, have come together as a unit. With their latest EP, Out of the Cold, released on iTunes, the trio are now focused on taking home the top prize in the youthink magazine’s Best Teen Band Contest 2013. The grand prize includes $2,000 towards music development, $500 gift certificate to Long and McQuade, recording of one single by Jay Evjen and a one-day songwriting session with acclaimed songwriter Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason and the list goes on. Although the trio originally met when they were about 12 years-old, it wasn’t until five years later they would meet as musicians at the 2011 Midsummer Music Festival. There, Larson and Stockner, performed as a duo. “These guys are good,” DeWit recalls thinking when he heard the pair on stage. “But I thought man they could sure use a bass player.

DeWit then ran into Stockner a week later at a music camp and asked if he could join the band. The rest, as they say, is history. Larson admits it took a while to get used to having someone playing the songs with him. “When it was just Simon and me, I didn’t have to worry about what key I was playing in, I just played,” Larson said. “But once he learned the songs, it sounded so good.” Watching the three interact, it is clear music has forged a strong friendship, which in turn has nurtured their music. “We’re like brothers,” DeWit added. The band spent the winter and spring practicing before hitting the festival stages, including gigs at the 2012 Midsummer Music and Kispiox Music Festivals, as well as the Telkwa BBQ where they opened for Trooper. “We were the first band to play on the new stage in Telkwa,” DeWit said. The songs on their recently released EP, Out of the Cold, reflect varied tastes in music centred around straight-ahead rock music. There are hints of Celtic music, blues, folk, but with their own original spin. The EP was produced by Jake Jenne and James Lamb. Their musical tastes are varied, as indicated by the artists they would most enjoy playing with, including the likes of The Black Keys, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker and Jeff Buckley.

The Racket, from left to right, Stephen Dewit, Eli Larsen and Simon Stockner are looking to take the top prize in a teen band competition sponsored by youthink magazine. Percy N. Hébert photo

The Racket have come a long way in just a short time, but they still have big plans, including coming up with another set of songs and hitting the stage as much as they can. Although they would welcome tremendous success, their focus will always be the music, Larson said. “We’re going to try our best to take it as far as we can,” DeWit said. “But if that means we’re just making good music because we like making good music, then that’s OK too. “We’re going to do music our way.” Part of doing it their way is writing songs together, which requires a bit of trust, Larson said. “Now we’re a lot more of a collective,” Larson said. “You have to trust them and the trust is there.” Ideas, riffs are shared and the others add their musical twocents worth. To vote for The Racket as Best Teen Band, visit www. youthink.ca.

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Last Wednesday a group calling themselves the Gitxsan Warriors stood on the train tracks where they cross Highway 37 in Kitwanga last week as part of the Idle No More protests. The Warriors did so to get the attention of Prime Minister Stephen Harper by disrupting the economy and shining a light on their disagreement with Bill C-45, a collection of laws affect-

ing the Indian Act. All rail traffic closed for the day, as women, children and men drummed and sang until 6 p.m. The RCMP were present ensuring the safety of everyone on the tracks. One group that was conspicuous in its absence was the Gitxsan Unity Movement. John Olson, GUM spokesperson, said there is a reason they didn’t participate in the event. “I am instructed to be peaceful and respectful,” Olson said.

“I will not partake in anything illegal.” “I see the writing on the wall and we need to seize this opportunity to make a positive move.” Supporters of INM see Bill C-45 as an attempt by the government of Canada to circumvent guarantees in the Indian Act. INM protests have occurred in every corner of the world, raising global awareness of issues in Canada. The Canadian government has yet to acknowledge the movement publicly.

Several members of the Gitxsan community held up rail traffic last Wednesday near Kitwanga in support of the Idle No More movement.

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he Idle No More movement is the most popular item for conversation in Canada today. People from Victoria, B.C. to Halifax, N.S. are chiming in and adding to the already heated topic of First Nations people in Canada. The most common detractor of First Nations people in Canada is the over $7 billion per year that is disbursed from the federal government to reserve communities. Said money is funnelled through Aboriginal and

Northern Development Canada (AANDC), which in turn sends money to each reserve per capita. Attawapiskat has recieved over $104 million since 2005. A large number indeed. Larger than that number is the number of people thinking Theresa Spence is part of Idle No More. She isn’t. Idle No More is a grassroots movement attempting to quell the damage Stephen Harper is causing. His omnibus bills have the

potential to allow oil and gas corporations to decimate the entire country. The Idle No More movement is about the future of Canada. There used to be thousands of protected bodies of water in Canada and now there are fewer than 100. To allow the Idle No More movement to become an us against them conversation only serves to put our clean air, water and enviroment in jeoppardy. Move it or lose it Canada. - Jerome Turner/Interior News

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Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929

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Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue

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AA MEETING, HAZELTON Sundays, 7 p.m. Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Christine Wesley Room. For information phone 250-842-5694

LOST in the tatlow Road Telkwa area: Female golden retriever, has tatoo in ear and also has chip. Missing since Saturday, Dec. 29, afraid of fireworks. Very friendly ...sadly missed by her family ... reward offered for her return. Please call 250-846-5790.

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AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm.

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Travel $449 CABO SAN LUCAS, ALL INCLUSIVE SPECIAL! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabohotel.com 1888-481-9660.

Sadly Missed Jule Andersen Born Jan. 27, 1945 Passed quietly away at BVD Hospital Jan. 1, 2013

Thank you to all who made her last days comfortable. Special thanks to the ambulance attendences, Shelly and all doctors and nursing staff. The family invite all to join us in honouring her life Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m. at the Houston Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the door to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Love you Mom & Gramma The family

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Joseph “Jean” Baptiste Bouvier Born March 23, 1930 Taken from us January 12, 2013

Jean was born in Egg Lake, Alberta, and raised on a farm. He graduated from Lac La Biche High School and worked as a Radiosond operator for the Federal Government for several years. Jean married Eileen Gray in 1956 and they had four children: Brenda (Paul) Woods, Wendy (Doug) Leiterman, Laurie, Dean (Rachele). Besides his children, he leaves to mourn his sisters Rose Duperron, Lorraine (Ed) Marko, brother Joseph, sisters in law Sonia Bouvier, Ruth Fedorow, Joan Gray, and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jean moved his family to Smithers in 1960, worked as a carpenter’s helper on the first Super Valu store built, now Mark’s Work Wearhouse. From there he hired on with CN Railroad and retired 35 years later in 1995. In his retirement Jean enjoyed travelling, fishing the lakes, berry picking, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was active with the Senior Citizens’ group and involved in their many activities. A funeral service was held in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Thursday, January 17, 2013 with Fr. Rectorino Tolentino Jr. officiating. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc., 360-1385 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3V9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1480 – 7th Ave., Prince George, B.C., V2L 3P2 were requested in lieu of flowers.

ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726.

Research Participants Needed! PATIENTS OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS Do you receive, or have you received, health care from a BC Nurse Practitioner? Researchers from UVic’s School of Nursing want to learn how you feel about care provided by nurse practitioners. Participation in this study means completing a short survey either by mail or telephone. To learn more and sign-up for the study, please contact Joanne Thompson Research Assistant at jethomps@uvic.ca or 250-721-7964 University of Victoria School of Nursing

THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

Vincent Furlonger Hall Nov. 7, 1938 to Jan. 10, 2013

Monica K. Hall Dec. 19, 1940 to June 14, 2012

Vincent Hall passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 10, 2013. Reunited again to his loving wife Monica of 52 years. Vince was predeceased by his dad William Hall (1940), his mother Ann Hall (1963), and his wife Monica (2012). Vince grew up in Rosehearty, a small village in Northeastern Scotland. Vince enjoyed sharing many of his childhood memories and stories with his family over the years. At the age of 17, Vince would travel alone by ship to Canada. One of his recollections was of being robbed of all his money and being penniless upon arrival to Canada. Thankfully, Vince had the love and kindness of his uncle and aunt, Ed and Svea Hendry in Greenwood, B.C., who along with their children welcomed Vince into their home. Vince quickly adapted into the Canadian way of life. He began logging, hunting, fishing and developing many life-long friendships. Vince met Monica Tasaka in Greenwood and they were soon married. They began their family and continued to live in Greenwood until 1973. At this time the family moved to Granisle, where Vince worked at the Granisle and Noranda mines for many years. Vince loved the Northern life. Hunting, fishing, camping, darts and endless summers at Char Bay Resort were just some of the times where special family memories were made. Vince’s love for his family was first and foremost. He made each feel special in their own way. He was never one to sugar-coat anything. He said it like it was (except to his granddaughters) and everyone respected that quality. Vince’s sense of humour was like no other. He kept everyone laughing, or at times, had Monica kicking him under the table while giving the “don’t say it!” look. Vince and Monica loved to travel. Most recently they travelled to France where he, his brother, sister and spouses visited their dad’s gravesite for the first time since his death during WWII in 1940. This was a moving and special trip for all three siblings. Vince, Monica and Koji moved to Smithers in 2006, where they faithfully worked on their piece of land to create a warm, loving environment for friends and family to gather and enjoy. Their home became a central hangout where one could always find a smiling face, joyous conversation and a perfectly steeped tea. Vince will be dearly missed by his son Brett (Alana) Hall, Telkwa, B.C., daughter Jodi (Steve) Pradolini, Dawson Creek, B.C., daughter Maureen (Dean) Johnson, Telkwa, B.C., grandchildren Riley, Daphne, Blair, Craig, Melissa, Lauren, Vince, Bailee and Calvin, brother Bill (Christine) Hall, Nelson, B.C., sister Ilene Melvin, Fraserburgh, Scotland, Kirsty, Nicki and many, many extended family members and life-long special friends, who Vince loved and cared for deeply. A special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Scholtz for always being there. Nancy, Karen, Pat and Doris for your caring and kindness over the years. Dr. E. Bastian for your care and compassion and the wonderful staff at BVDH. A celebration of Vince’s life will be held in the spring. Vince will be missed.

Irene Kary passed away peacefully in Prince George on December 30th, 2012 at the age of 86, surrounded by her family. She was pre-deceased by her husband Harold in 2005, and leaves her children to cherish her memory; Sandy (Boyd) Estby, Doug and Jeanette Kary, grandson Blaine and many nieces and nephews. Irene spent her early years in the Handhills of Alberta. When she and Dad were married, he worked as a Telegrapher/Station Agent for CN and his job required many moves to different locales. In 1959, CN transferred them to Smithers. They fell in love with the Bulkley Valley and hoped to return. Although they were transferred back to Alberta, they returned to camp, fish and plan for retirement. In 1980, Dad retired and they built their dream home here. She and Dad loved to create together – homes, gardens, campers and crafts. Her passion for landscaping was admired by those who visited her gardens. She would often say, “Your father and I spent our entire lifetime turning rock piles into gardens.” She was a gracious and accomplished lady, who enjoyed needlework, knitting, pottery, cake decorating, flower arranging, music and choir. A keen interest in writing led to poems, stories, family histories and picture albums, which her children will treasure. When she moved to the Meadows in 2008, she enjoyed her new circle of companions. We are so appreciative of the excellent care provided by the Meadows staff, Home Support and Northern Health at all levels. Thanks to all for sharing your memories with us. As per her request, there will be no formal service.

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SUTCO continues to expand! Current openings; Chip Hauls, Chilliwack, Merritt, West Kootenays. Dedicated runs, day and afternoon shifts. Highway, dedicated tractor, Canada Only runs. Dispatcher, based in Salmo, days and evening shifts. If you are looking for a career that offers steady work, Extended Benefits, Pension Plan then apply online: www.sutco.ca Fax: 250-3572009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

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Dodds, Daniel John It is with deep sadness the family of Daniel John Dodds announce his sudden passing on Jan. 16, 2013 in Smithers, B.C. at the age of 35. In his younger years, Dan loved hunting ducks and geese on the Fraser River Delta Foreshore. Dan moved to Smithers at the age of 19 and had a passion for fishing, hunting and being in the beautiful back country the Bulkley Valley offers. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his parents, John and Barb, his sister Dawna, brothers Cameron and Cody, his beautiful little girl Abonnie and his grandfather Howard Grace. He will also be fondly remembered by his nephew Landon, several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s memory to the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Danny you are in our hearts forever

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Terrace Chrysler offers a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support for its employees. If you’ve got the horsepower to join a fast paced environment and hit our high standards – apply today! Apply with resume and cover letter to: Robert Onstein 4916 Hwy16West Terrace, BC, V8G 1L8 or email: robonstein@terraceautomall.com

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Mill Manager Kyahwood Forest Products is a finger-Jointing Plant located in Moricetown, 30 kilometers west of Smithers, BC. Kyahwood produces 20 million board feet of random length FJ Lumber on an annual basis for the North American market. Kyahwood also produces 17,000 ODT of shavings annually which is shipped to Houston Pellet Limited Partnership plant in Houston, BC. Kyahwood is fully owned by the Moricetown Band and operates as a business entity under the Moricetown Band Development Corporation. Kyahwood employs 70 community people in all levels and facets of production. The Moricetown Band Development Corporation seeks a self motivated individual to manage the Kyahwood mill. Responsibilities includes managing production, staffing, maintenance and cost control. Applicants will be considered based on past experience and a willingness to work with and build skills and training into the employees. Kyahwood has a blend of seasoned committed individuals as well as employees which are just entering the workforce. Skill building may be for further competence at the facility and for life skills that are carried further into the employee’s careers. Applicants must have experience working with a diversity of teams and people. Preference will be given to individuals that have worked with First Nations peoples at a production level. Cost control, accounting, production and skilled trade experience are also assets that will help select the successful candidate.

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Who is this for? Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • • • • •

Unemployed (non E.I. Clients) Must be 18 years of age or older Be legally entitled to work in Canada Not a Student Lack skills required for successful integration into new employment • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get? Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development - including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Wage subsidy for on-the-job training

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. Interested individuals need to apply in confidence to Lucy Gagnon, Band Manager, Moricetown Band at Suite , 205 Beaver Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N1. Lucy can be reached at 250-847-2133 or via email lucy.gagnon@moricetown.ca Application deadline will be February 15, 2013.

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Lakeview Dental Centre Energenic, motivated

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required for Mat leave in February of 2013. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program and asset. Potential to become permanent employment. Hours are Monday toMinnie Thursday. Please send resume Irene Phillips to Lakeview Centre, Box 310 Burns Lake, (JuneDental 19, 1923 – January 9, 2013) V0J 1E0 England, or fax toIrene 250-692-4251 Born inB.C. Manchester, will be sadly missed and ever remembered her sons and their families John or email by to drboss@telus.net

and Jean, Alan and Terry, grandsons Colin, wife Crystal, and Richard. Irene will also be missed by her special friend of over 80 years, Hilda Stephen of Stockport, England. Irene came to Canada in 1948, settling in Telkwa with husband Bob, whom she had met during the war. Several years ago she moved to Prince George to be closer to family. Predeceased by aBob and sisters Doris Alma, she Tatlow Tire, locally owned andand operated leaves loving family and friends in England, New Zealand, automotive and Irene commercial tire storelady, is a Canada and the USA. was an exceptional seeking careerwho minded join strong, lovinga person showed individual kindness to alltoand was admired for her outlook no matter what life in day to positive day operations of a busy tirethrew her way. Experience in truck/ farm/ and OTR store. The family would like to express its appreciation to Dr. is an asset. Competitive wage package. Mah, the caregivers at Simon Fraser Lodge, UHNBC and a House valid for class drivers care licence. theMust Rotary hold Hospice their5wonderful of Irene. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Rotary Hospice House (3089 Clapperton Prince George, BC V2L Apply St. in person or mail to 5N4) or a charity of1016, your choice would be B.C., appreciated. A graveside Box Smithers, V0J 2N0 service will be held in Telkwa at a later date.

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Requirements: Full-cycle accounting experience would be preferred but willing to train in areas where needed. Knowledge of Simply Accounting software and Excel spreadsheets an asset. Good communication skills a must. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Under the supervision of the finance Manager. General Journal entries, Sales Journal, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Monthly bank reconciliations. Payroll. Please apply in person with resume & references to Baron or Andrea at Carters Jewellers Ltd., 1131 Main St., Smithers

Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for an Youth Now Program Assistant Working with the Youth Coordinator, the program assistant will ensure coordination of the Youth Now Program according to contract guidelines and the DFC Mission Statement. Duties include: • Coordinating program activities with the guidance of the Youth Council and Youth Now Program Coordinator • Ensuring support to all programs and services of the Society as requested This is a part-time position (18 hours per week) with a rate of pay of $14/hour until March 31st, 2013. Qualifications: Must have some knowledge of the First Nations culture Mature & reliable, and creative Should possess a valid BC Driver’s License Please submit cover letter and resume with 3 references to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Closing Date: January 25, 2013

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Help Wanted Help Wanted Dodds, Daniel John It is with deep sadness the family of Daniel John Dodds announce his sudden passing on Jan. 16, 2013 in Smithers, B.C. at the age of 35. In his younger years, Dan loved hunting ducks and geese on the Fraser River Delta Foreshore. Dan moved to Smithers at the age of 19 and had a passion for fishing, hunting and being in the beautiful back country the Bulkley Experienced part-time Cash Supervisor Valley offers. Dan will lovingly remembered by his parents, John tobework evenings, weekends and Barb, his sister and Dawna, brothers Cameron and Cody, holidays. his beautiful little girl Abonnie and his grandfather Howard Grace. He will also be fondly remembered Apply in person to: by his nephew Landon, several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended Amanda Zavaduk family. 250-847-2288 A private familyPh: service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s memory to the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Danny you are in our hearts forever

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benefits and ongoing training and support for its Help Wanted Help Wanted employees. If you’ve got the horsepower to join a fast paced environment and hit our high standards – apply today! Apply with resume and cover letter to: Robert Onstein CASH SUPERVISOR 4916 Hwy16West Experienced Cash Supervisor Terrace, BC, V8Gpart-time 1L8 or to work evenings, weekends email: robonstein@terraceautomall.com

and holidays.

Education/Trade Education/Trade Apply in person to: SchoolsAmanda ZavadukSchools Ph: 250-847-2288

SERVERS WANTED 3911 Alfred Ave, Smithers

250.847.3511 Two servers needed with dining experience. Positions are part-time, Mon. – Friday days 3.5 hrs andJob Wed – Sat evenings Skills Training Opportunity approximately 4.5 hrs.

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sitv@telus.net or call 250 877-6707 Who is this for? Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed (non E.I. Clients) is seeking a older • Must be 18 years of age or • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Not a Student Children’s and for Youth Services • Lack skills required successful The Library Assistant II – Children’s & Youth integration into new employment Services position is responsible for overseeing • ready andand committed returning toatwork the Be children’s youth toprograms the Smithers Public Library under the direction of the Library Director, and for completing other related duties. This position entails 10 hours/week plus extra hours as you required. What will get?Starting wage for LAII is $27.67/hour. 4XDOL¿FDWLRQV ([SHULHQFH Participants may be eligible to receive: Education: • High School Diploma (required) and Library • Class-based skill development - including job Technician Diploma (preferred) or other searching and career planning Library Training. • Funding to access training at local Experience: educational institutions/trainers • Experience in library work, children’s &/or • Wage subsidy for on-the-job training youth programming • Experience in supervision of volunteers is an asset Knowledge: • Computer hardware & applications (ex. Microsoft Word, Excel) Skills: • Excellent communication, oral and written • Customer service and conÀict resolution Funding providedworking through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Agreement • Good knowledge of library software Closing Date: January 25, 2013. For a full job description, further quali¿cations and application instructions visit smithers.bclibrary.ca, contact Kathy Wilford at kwilford@smitherslibrary. is seeking a ca, or call 250-847-3043.

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Employment

Employment Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Lakeview Dental Centre Job Opportunity Energenic, motivated

F/T CDA OR HYGIENIST Clinical Assistant

required for Mat leave in February of 2013. Looking for an energetic, outgoing and self-motivated Knowledge of the Cleardent Program and asset.

person for a new clinical assistant position. Potential to become permanent employment. Duties include instrument processing, seating patients, Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310 Burns Lake, computer entry and admin tasks. B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to 250-692-4251 Approximately 3 – 4 days per week or email to drboss@telus.net Drop off your resume at: 1283 Main Street, Smithers or email: info@smilessmithers.ca Tatlow Tire, a locally owned and operated automotive and commercial tire store is seeking a career minded individual to join in day to day operations of a busy tire store. Experience in truck/ farm/ and OTR is an asset. Competitive wage package. Must hold a valid class 5 drivers licence.

Apply in person or mail to Box 1016, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 or email sabian11@telus.net Fax 250-847-4189 Help Wanted Help Wanted

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person for a new clinical assistant position. Bookkeeper Duties include to join instrument our team. processing, seating patients, computer entry and admin tasks. Requirements: Full-cycle accounting experience3would be Approximately – 4 days per week

Please apply in person with resume & references to Baron or Andrea at Carters Jewellers Ltd., 1131 Main St., Smithers

Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for an Youth Now Program Assistant

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Home Care/Support

CITY OF Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer Public Works Department Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867920-5603.

WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 101-4614 Greig Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1M9

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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Clinical Assistant A Chain of 12 retail businesses Looking for an energetic, outgoing and self-motivated requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated

Responsibilities email: include info@smilessmithers.ca but not limited to: Under the supervision of the finance Manager. General Journal entries, Sales Journal, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Monthly bank reconciliations. Payroll.

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PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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Working with the Youth Coordinator, the program assistant will ensure coordination of the Youth Now Program according to contract guidelines and the DFC Mission Statement. Duties include: • Coordinating program activities with the guidance of the Youth Council and Youth Now Program Coordinator • Ensuring support to all programs and services of the Society as requested This is a part-time position (18 hours per week) with a rate of pay of $14/hour until March 31st, 2013.

Qualifications: Must have some knowledge of the First Nations culture Mature & reliable, and creative Should possess a valid BC Driver’s License Please submit cover letter and resume with 3 references to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Closing Date: January 25, 2013

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca

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

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FIREWOOD for sale, dry pine by the cord, cut to length and delivered. Round $130, split $165. Phone 250-847-5779

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BIG BUILDING Sale. This is a clearance sale. you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660 or www.allcalm.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Real Estate Houses For Sale COZY, UNIQUE cabin with 2.1 acres on Quick W. Rd, 2 lofts, huge wood tables, beautiful stonework, clawfoot tub, cedar timberframe deck, tree fort, sauna, greenhouse, lush gardens, workshop, deep well, short walk to private, worldclass fishing. Only $152,000. Call 250-846-9244. email timmyjohns@gmail.com

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1539 Willow Street. Telkwa 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful family home in a friendly neighbourhood. Sundeck off the dining area overlooks a large fenced yard. Finished basement with suite potential

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AVAIL. FEB. 1, 875 sq.ft. located at 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3423 Fulton Ave., Smithers. Please call Melodie Blackburn at 250-8476452 for more info.

FEMALE roommate wanted to share a suite on Lake Kathlyn. Beautiful views, nice space, and close to Smithers. You will have your own room, but shared kitchen, bath etc. Lucia 250-307-4537

20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views. Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

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Apt/Condo for Rent SENIORS 55+ 1 bdrm, Silver King Court, Astlais Place, cable, laundry. $625/mth. 250847-2186 SMITHERS, 2 bdrm, clean, quiet, adult building, N/P, N/S, basic cable. $800/mth. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-877-6100

Trucks & Vans Cottages / Cabins

Homes for Rent 2 BDRM, 2 bath house 5 mins from Smithers, N/S, N/D. $975/mth. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s + DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)847-4268. 2 BDRM, like new. F/S/W/D. N/S, N/P. Avail immediately (250) 847-3376

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Cars - Domestic

12,000 obo 250-877-2117

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Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 621, 2012

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Bylaw No. 621, 2012 authorizes the Regional District to issue ďŹ nes for the enforcement of certain bylaw violations, to designate persons as bylaw enforcement ofďŹ cers, to authorize the use of certain words or expressions to designate certain bylaw offences and to set ďŹ ne amounts. This Bylaw replaces Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 396, 1996. Bylaw No. 621, 2012 will include ticketable offences listed in the current ticketing bylaw in addition to offences under the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development Procedures Bylaw and zoning and land use violations which are not included in the current ticketing bylaw. A complete list of the applicable bylaws and regulations that are subject to ďŹ nes and the ďŹ ne amounts contained in Bylaw No. 621, 2012 are attached as Schedules of the bylaw. Persons wishing to inspect this bylaw (and schedules) or make inquiries can view the bylaw or obtain a copy at the Regional District of KitimatStikine ofďŹ ces, 300-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4E1: telephone (250) 615-6100 or 1-800-663-3208; email: info@rdks.bc.ca. OfďŹ ce hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. The bylaw is also available for viewing on the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.rdks.bc.ca.

Phone: (250) 615-6100 1-800-663-3208

HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD 3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier SL 2 dr convert, average condition.

Asking only ...

$4,500

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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5 speed manual, 24 valve engine, professionally maintained, good tires, lots of new parts, too many to list.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The estate of Melvin Cecil Morris (also known as Mel Morris, Melvin Morris), deceased, formerly of Pioneer Place 5, Box 671, Telkwa, British Columbia, V0J 2X0, Canada. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Melvin Cecil Morris are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Melvin Douglas Morris, at PO Box 4325, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0, on or before March 1, 2013 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

Tenders

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$15,900

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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Trucks & Vans

1998 Dodge Cummins 3500

FURNISHED Cabins/Cottage starting at $225-325 week one person, utilities included, Monthly Off Season Rates available. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961 Glacier View RV Park

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The Regional District proposes to adopt Kitimat-Stikine Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 621, 2012. The bylaw is at 3rd reading. The intent is to adopt Bylaw No. 621 at the January 25, 2013 Board meeting and take effect upon Bylaw adoption.

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Rent To Own 2 BDRM trailer, deck, Mountainview Trailer Court #13, $2000 down, $500/mth, pad rent $270/mth. Serious inquiries only. (250)847-9014.

BSMT SUITE for rent, $750/mth incl. util. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s + DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)847-1341.

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$4,800

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Haisla Village Government HAISLA AVE. SEWAGE LIFT STATION REMEDIATION TENDER 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1386 -1

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Sealed tenders marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haisla Ave. Sewage Lift Station Remediation 1386-1â&#x20AC;? will be received no later than 3:00 pm local time on Tuesday February 19th, 2013 by the Haisla Village Government at the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 This tender is for the early spring construction remediation of the current wet well and valve chamber structures complete with submersible pumps, piping, controls, and sanitary sewer modifications. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all of the Tenders and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender Documents may be viewed at the Haisla Village Government Office or at McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC on or after January 29, 2013. All bidders shall familiarize themselves with the local site, ground water conditions, availability of local materials, labour and equipment, and infrastructure conditions. An optional site visit will be held February 4th at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the administration office, Haisla, BC. Tender documents may be obtained on or after January 29th, 2012 from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., Suite #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8. Project Engineer: Joel Barkman, P.Eng. (250) 635-7163.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT

Spartans show promise at Mountain Invitational SPARTANS from B3 Hazelton met Centennial Christian School game on Saturday morning. The game was close throughout. Centennial led 2221 at the end of the first half. Hazelton began the third quarter on a 10-0 run to put them ahead by six, but a strong finish by Centennial tied the game at 30 going into the final frame. Centennial edged Hazelton by a bucket winning 41-39. Free throw shoot-

ing continued to haunt the Spartans going 6- 19. The Spartans appeared to be under the gun again against Fraser Lake as they found themselves down 15-8 at the end of the first quarter. Defence led the way for the Spartans in the second quarter, as they held Fraser Lake to four points while scoring 12 of their own. Fraser Lake didn’t quit and outscored the Spartans 10-8 in the third to pull to within a point.

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The Spartans decided it was time to put the game away and erupted for 22 points in the fourth while holding their opponent to six to win the game 52-35. Colton Murrell had 14 points (10, in the fourth quarter) and Levi Turner finished with 16 points. The Spartans managed to shoot 50 per cent from the free throw line going 6-12. Xavier Hillis earned an All-Star and Ryan Wright was named tournament MVP.

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Nelson Wesley (21 in white) attacks the basket during Friday night’s game versus Vanderhoof’s Northside Christian School.

Jerome Turner photo

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley. View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net NEW LISTING

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$155,000

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$265,000

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$159,500

$309,000

2242 Omenica Ave, S Hazelton

1425 Coalmine Road

4070 Seventh Avenue

1539 Willow Street

4024 Walnut Drive

Manning Road, Smithers

• • • •

• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Large fenced back yard • With in walking distance of playground and ball park

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Kiesha Matthews

Peter Lund

Updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher Large room sizes + part basement Hardi-plank siding, vinyl windows Lg 165x120 lot

Ron & Charlie

mls n224180

Affordable 3 bedroom home Large .6 acre lot Fenced yard, storage shed Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$269,500

Perfect 5 bdrm family home, view Great large fenced back yard New roof & carpets, quiet street Updated kitchen, new appliances

Charlie McClary

mls n224131

$149,500

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$238,000

mls n223639

Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 levels Spacious rooms,sunken living room Vaulted ceilings, fireplace

$649,000

mls n222441

25.77 acres, good building sites Treed and views Toboggan Creek frontage Located in Evelyn area

Donna Grudgfield

$219,000

mls n219182

$334,900

1036 Toronto Street

Lot A Zobnic Road

1550 Aldous St, S Hazelton

Suskwa Forest Road

1080 Elsworth Rd, Kitwanga

4561 Alfred Crescent

• • • •

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fireplace, laminate flooring Roomy kitchen, huge rec room Fully fenced backyard, deck

Donna Grudgfield

mls n220372

By the bottom of the outrun ski trail 5 acres, partially fenced Good, cleared building site Year round creek

Donna Grudgfield

$339,000

4.24 acre trailer park 2 bedroom house, duplex, 14’ wide 13 pads, workshop, on paved road www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n223800

$69,500

mls n4505409

500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom built log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$264,900

mls n216685

14 acres, good view, private 3 bdrm, 3 bathroom, full basement Recent upgrades, immaculate www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$469,000 (HST incl)

mls n220602

3 level split, 3 bedrooms 3 bathroom incl ensuite, garage Large family room, detached shop www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$409,900

mls n223881

$499,000

12792 Alder Road

Lot J Manton Road

1875 22nd Avenue

24 Starliter Way

221 Raymond Road

1492 Main Street

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5 acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 30x30 shop, wired and heated Barn, lots of upgrades www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n218955

Large lot, nearly half an acre Located across from Golf Course Great view, single family or duplex Town sewer available

Ron Lapadat

Park like 1 acre with river access 4 bedroom,2 bathroom, 3 fireplaces Private, gardens, 16x24 garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n222977

$98,900

$424,900

mls n223178

2 storey, basement, 4 bedrooms High eff gas furnace,vaulted ceiling Lake front recreation, views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$284,900

D L O

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Development property, 27 acres Manufactured home park zoning Riverfront $22,000 income annual Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$395,000

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1.2 acre zoned C-4B Next to Boston Pizza & McDonalds Hotel/motel, rv park, entertainment Restaurant, tourist office

Dave & Sonia

$329,500

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$429,500

26 Starliter Way

2185 Broadway St, S Hazelton

4384 Elm Drive

153 Moricetown/Suskwa FSR

21872 Hwy 16, Smithers

3211 Turner Way

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1780 sq ft, 2 bedroom + den, 3 bath Quality finish, hw floors, tiles Energy efficient, waterfront Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

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Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

Well maintained 3 bedroom mobile With great addition and garage Includes large 116x255 lot Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

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Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

Great 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home New bathroom, large master bdrm 64x102 fenced lot, carport Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

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Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

Modern 2.288 sf Pt, 4 bdrm home Fertile level farm land Quiet rural road, pristine setting Spectacular mountain range view

Charlie & Ron

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

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Alida Kyle Cell. 877-2802

Great Evelyn location, 9.9 acres Beautiful Mtn views, lots of sun Renovated 3 bdrm basement home Fenced pasture, 5 acres in hay

Charlie & Ron

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

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Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838

3 bdrm, 3 bath home, double garage Open, 9’ ceilings, nat gas fireplace Master bdrm, walk-in closet, ensuite Large rec room, covered deck, view

Karen Benson

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

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Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

or News - August 20, 2010

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‡Offers apply to the purchase, finance or lease of 2013 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 4X4 (1SF)/2013 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-1 (R7A), equipped as described. Freight ($1,600/$1,550) included in purchase, finance and lease prices and payments. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealer order or trade may be required. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Conditions and limitations apply. GMCL, Ally Credit, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †0%/0.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing for 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2013 GMC Terrain / GMC Sierra 1500. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/ trade. Example: $10,000 at 0%/0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$124 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0/$354, total obligation is $10,000/$10,354. 0% financing offers are unconditionally interest-free. ‡Based on a 0.9%, 48 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) Terrain SLE-1. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade may be required. ≠$7,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Sierra Light Duty Ext/Crew, for retail customers only. See your GM dealer for details. **Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Retail customers only. Offer ranges from 750 to 3,000 AIR MILES® reward miles, depending on model purchased. No cash value. Offer may not be combined with certain other AIR MILES promotions or offers. See your participating GM dealer for details. Offer expires February 28, 2013. Please allow 4–6 weeks after the Offer end date for reward miles to be deposited to your AIR MILES® Collector Account. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this Offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Miles are issued by LoyaltyOne Inc. and are subject to the terms and conditions of the AIR MILES Reward Program. ®™Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and General Motors of Canada Limited. ^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Based on latest competitive data available. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.

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