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The Fortis B.C. and Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area’s Turn Down the Heat campaign, Feb. 2 to 9, has resulted in numerous sweaters being donated to people in need in Williams Lake, says WLCBIA president Sheila Mortensen. “We’ve had a positive response, with some places overflowing with donations.” This week lakecity residents and businesses are being asked to bundle up, turn down the heat to conserve energy and donate a sweater or jacket to someone in need. In Williams Lake sweaters and jackets for children and adults can be dropped off at Save-On-Foods, Lake City Glass, Suzanne’s and Jenny’s, M&M Meats, Lush Beauty Boutique, Elaine’s Natural Foods, J&E Gifts and Treasures, Zone 4 Hairstyling & Tanning, WLCBIA office, Smashin’ Smoothies, CRD Library, Movies On The Go, Walk Rite Shoe Store, TD Canada Trust.

Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer A new chief administrative officer has been hired for the City of Williams Lake. Don DeGagne, presently the CAO for the City of Summerland, has 28 years of local government experience. He will start the position on March 1. DeGagne has worked throughout a number of communities in B.C. and will bring that experience to Williams Lake,” Mayor Kerry Cook said at Tuesday’s council meeting. DeGagne has also worked for the City of Revelstoke, the City of Trail, the District of Mackenzie, the City of Prince George, and the Village of Keremeos. The city received over 90 applications for the position, Cook said.

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CRD proceeds with legal action on fire protection Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The Cariboo Regional District will pursue legal action to ensure the original fire agreement with the City of Williams Lake for fringe fire protection is enforced. In a recent survey the CRD received responses from 328 rural fringe residents. Sixty per cent of respondents indicated they want the CRD to continue legal action, 25 per cent said they want the CRD to pursue developing a volunteer fire department to serve the fringe area, and 15 per cent said they want the CRD to develop a new fire agreement with the city. “From those surveys we have a fairly strong mandate and clear direction of what the people in the rural fringe think about what we should be doing with fire

protection,” CRD Chair Al Richmond said. The CRD has also agreed to attend a mediation session, as formally requested by the city two weeks ago, in an effort to resolve the matter. “Mediation is part of the process so we’ve agreed to attend the mediation session and see if we can find some solutions,” Richmond said. “Apparently in the new process they have an option to go to mediation before you go to court so we consider it to be part of the process. Anything we can do to reduce the cost to taxpayers in resolving this issue means we’re certainly prepared to engage in those discussions.” During a special board meeting Monday, Feb. 4, the CRD delegated authority to deal with the ongoing litigation with the city to a Williams Lake Fringe Area Fire

Protection Standing Committee consisting of all CRD directors except the representative from the city, who is currently Mayor Kerry Cook. At their regular meeting Tuesday Cook told city council members she voted in opposition to the standing committee structure and its authority. “They proceeded to a closed meeting, which I was not part of,” Cook said. Coun. Ivan Bonnell said it was “bizarre” that Cook had been removed from working with the CRD board on the issue of fringe protection. “But fair enough, if they have the authority to do that,” Bonnell said. “It must be cumbersome for yourself as the representative to sit there and go through that, I appreciate how awkward that must be for you,” he told Cook.

“I’m assuming, given they are taking that activity, that they are accepting full responsibility for any costs on that decision because the city is in no shape or form participating,” Bonnell added. Cook said those types of financial details have not been discussed with the CRD. Coun. Laurie Walters said the CRD agreeing to go to a mediation session is “a positive step in moving forward.” Cook agreed with Walters, saying the two parties have to find a way to more forward. “There’s still a lot of work to do,” Cook said. The CRD will host a public meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gibraltar Room of the Cariboo Memorial Complex to present and discuss the results of the survey.

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City clarifies questions on fringe fire protection Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The City of Williams Lake hopes a question and answer document it released Wednesday will clarify the issue of rural fringe fire protection. In a press release the city said the document answers questions concerning the current negotiation with the Cariboo Regional District, the cost of city fire operations, and the Williams Lake Fire Department. Since September, the Tribune has repeatedly asked the city to clarify the CRD’s formula that indicates city residents paid $63 per $100,000 of assessment and would pay $72 per $100,000 for fire protection based on the referendum formula

for a new fringe fire protection agreement with the CRD. In the Q&A, the city partly answers that question. “The city does not collect taxes based on individual services the way the CRD does. City taxes are collected based on overall budgeting needs. The only services that are collected individually are sewer and water, which are run as independent utilities, separate from the general operating budget.” The city also states the CRD claims it had an agreement with the city to move to a funding formula for the service based on net residential assessment and the city claims city council never committed to that for-

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The Williams Lake Fire Department’s operations are outlined in a new document released by the city Wednesday. mula. In 2011, the city paid approximately $1.34 million of the $2.07 million cost for fire opera-

tions, capital project, and the loan payment on the fire hall, representing 65 per cent of the cost. Rural residents, in

2011, paid approximately $727,000 for fire operations, capital projects and the debenture payment on the fire hall.

City of WL and union head back to bargaining table Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The City of Williams Lake and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 882-B will be back at the negotiating table on Feb. 12. Both sides were in Vancouver on Friday, Feb. 1 in front of the Labour Relations Board (LRB) to set essential service levels in the event of job action by the union representing city workers. A mediator met with both sides throughout

the day as they attempted to reach agreement on essential services however no final conclusion was reached. The two parties have since continued to work on an agreement and are awaiting a final ruling from the LRB. “The city is extremely pleased that negotiations

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are resuming and we are hopeful that a settlement can be reached as soon as possible,” said Geoff Goodall, general manager of planning and operations. “The city is aware that these processes can be stressful and we are doing everything we can to negotiate a fair pack-

age for our employees in acknowledgement of their excellent work. “At the same time we must address the needs of the taxpayer who wish to keep costs sustainable as we move forward,” Goodall added. Union service representative John Dube said the city has hired

someone to bargain on the city’s behalf. “It’s good news that there is a willingness to go back and talk,” Dube said. In the meantime, a second hearing originally scheduled at the Labour Relations Board for Friday, Feb. 8 has been cancelled.

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NEWS Columneetza priority for grades 7-9: WLSS 10-12 Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer Columneetza secondary will become the predominantly grades 7 to 9 school and Williams Lake secondary will become the predominantly grades 10 to 12 school in the new 7 to 12 one-school, two campus secondary school model being introduced in Williams Lake. School District 27 trustees announced the decision Wednesday morning after debating the issue at length during a special closed board meeting Tuesday and also agreed to re-

lease their decision immediately to the public. “Now that this decision has been made, we are looking forward to an inclusive process in reshaping the new secondary school in Williams Lake,” says Superintendent of Schools Mark Thiessen. “It has been a couple of decades since we have seen these types of substantial changes, and we have a real opportunity to look at how we continue to provide an education to our students.” With some modifications the school trustees adopted their Initial Options Report of Sep-

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Williams Lake area school trustees Doug Neufeld (left) and Jackie Austin (centre) answer questions from the public on the Initial Options Report at the Jan. 22 open board meeting. tember 2012 on Jan. 22 as their 2013 Comprehensive Plan. The one

school, two-campus model was adopted as part of the plan going

forward. At that time, the trustees also indicated that

one campus would be predominantly grades 7-9, while the other campus would be predominantly grades 1012 but the decision on which campus would serve which group of students was left for further discussion. In making the decision school board chair Will VanOsch says the trustees looked at all the information they have gathered on the facilities and what they had to offer, feeder schools, proximity to elementary schools, proximity to recreation facilities, history, as well as input received during the Initial Op-

tions public consultation process. He said the decision was made in camera because much of the discussion involved staffing implications but the trustees also agreed to release the decision as soon after it was made as possible. “We really try to have as much in the open as we can,” VanOsch said. “Through this whole process we tried to use as much information as possible,” VanOsch continued. “I think there was quite a bit of consideration given to the choice and in the long run I think it will be a good choice.”

Fish Lake Alliance shares views on New Prosperity mine proposal Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The Tsilhqot’in have been protecting their land since before contact, says Xeni Gwet’in Chief Marilyn Baptiste. “Our people have shown that throughout our history. As many of you know, in the Tsilhqot’in War of 1864, our warriors stopped the road coming in on the west side of our territory,” Baptiste said during the Fish Lake Alliance’s public meeting on the New Prosperity Mine project held at the Salvation Army hall in Williams Lake, Jan. 31. “Back then they were after gold, again they’re after gold, this time in the Fish Lake area,” Baptiste continued. She said it was a win for her people when the first Prosperity mine proposal was rejected so it’s unfortunate they are having to go through the process again for the new proposal. “One of the more than 50 deficiencies identified in the project’s environmental impact statement

is on the project’s impact on Aboriginal rights, our use of that land, and our fishing,” Baptiste said. Yunesit’in Chief Russell Myers Ross said another go-around with the environmental review of New Prosperity mine proposal is similar to being in an Avatar sequel. “The issue is a matter of justice,” Ross said. “It’s still a question of who owns the land. There was no time that the Tsilhqot’in ever gave up the land.” J.P. Laplante, mining manager for the Tsilhqot’in National Government, said the new proposal is “completely unacceptable” to the Tsilhqot’in. During a slide presentation he said it is important to understand that the New Prosperity proposal isn’t new. “It’s alternative number two. Under the federal environmental assessment you have to provide alternatives to your mine plan,” Laplante said. “This was their alternative and throughout the last hearings the Tsilhqot’in heard ar-

guments about how it couldn’t really be done.” He said the open pit will be within 500 metres of Fish Lake (Tetzan Bay), while the tailings pond, measuring three kilometres wide by four kilometres long, with a 35-story dam, will be located up stream of Fish Lake and will drown the Little Fish Lake area, which contains traditional harvesting territory and Aboriginal grave sites. Critical of the water management plan for the mine, LaPlante described it as complicated at best, and that there are “serious” risks Fish Lake would lower, regardless of efforts to pump the water. Quoting from Taseko’s own project description, he said spawning habitat at Fish Lake would be impacted. “The company writes that currently a spawning population of approximately 15,000 fish use an available 12,000 square metres of available spawning habitat. It would be reasonable to expect that the 2,440

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Tsilhqot’in National Government mining manager J.P. LaPlante gave a presentation criticizing the New Prosperity Mine proposal on Jan. 31 at the Salvation Army Community Services Centre. Hosted by the Fish Lake Alliance, the information session attracted more than 100 people from the region. square metres that will be retained will be sufficient for a spawning population of approximately 1,400 pairs of fish.” The number represents almost 82 per cent of the spawning habitat being destroyed, he added. Another consideration is the impact the mine could have on the “viable” economy of the Chilcotin in-river salmon run. “It’s an economy that could last forever if the salmon and their habitat are safe guarded.” In 2010, the Fraser

River Sockeye Salmon generated $60 million dollars to the commercial fishery. “On average of the last 10 years, the Chilko River salmon run has represented 25 per cent of that Fraser River Sockeye run,” La Plante said. “This isn’t about economy or no economy, it’s about which economy and for how long.” He encouraged people to attend the environmental review panel hearings and to consider speaking to the panel. Brian Battison,

Taseko’s vice-president of corporate and community affairs, told the Tribune during the environmental assessment Taseko will present the engineering and applied science which supports the development of New Prosperity. “The project is sound, designed to protect the environment and to reflect and strengthen the community values important to the Cariboo. “The plan is currently being examined by the federal review panel as well as by relevant fed-

eral departments,” Battison said. He also encouraged members of the public to observe and participate in the process during the upcoming panel hearings. “We acknowledge that there are different views in the community about the role, if any, this project should play in the future of the region. We respect those views and will continue to provide factual information, answer questions and address concerns,” Battison said.

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Four-way stop approved for Cameron St. and Second Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer An intersection near Marie Sharpe elementary school at Cameron Street and Second Avenue will soon become a four-way stop. City council approved the move Tuesday and authorized staff to notify nearby property owners of the traffic pattern change. A request for a fourway stop at the intersection came forward in December from Bill Davidson of Davidson Financial.

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Tribune file photo of an accident that took place at the Cameron Street and Second Avenue intersection in December 2012. Davidson wrote council a letter addressing safety concerns, several collisions and “near

misses” at the site. Kevin Goldfuss, director of municipal services, said the letter prompted

the city to examine the issue further. “It’s a straight through artery from Comer Street to Proctor Street. Viewing that area, we’ve seen it is subject to high speed. Staff feel there would be value to putting in a fourway stop.” Between 2007 and 2011 there were five motor vehicle incidents at the intersection, he added. Coun. Laurie Walters said she has always thought the area should require a four-way stop. Staff will remove the flashing lights presently

Distracted driving campaign launched Drivers can expect to see campaigns against distracted driving intensify in the Cariboo this month, the RCMP says. “In February police across B.C. will be targeting drivers who operate vehicles while using a handheld device,” said Sgt. Bob Verbree the Regional Commander for Traffic Services in the Cariboo. “Holding a cell phone in your hand on speaker phone is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act of Using an Electronic Device While Driving and could result in a fine of $167.” It also applies to leaving the cell phone on a console and typing while stopped in traffic. “A hands free device is a device that is mounted to your vehicle or secured on your person and is operated by one touch,” Verbree said. In 2012, distracted driving resulted in 30 per cent of motor vehicle fatalities and 37 per cent of motor vehicle serious injuries. Since the implementation of legislation banning the use of handheld devices in January of 2010, police in British Columbia issued 105,972 violation tickets for use of handheld electronic devices. Graduated License Program drivers (L and N drivers) are not permitted any use of elec-

tronic devices, including hands free devices. Due to the increased danger, drivers who are observed to contravene other rules of the road while using a handheld device can be charged with Driving without Due Care and Attention. Offences that put others at risk, including speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too close and failing to obey traffic control devices will trigger the increased penalty.

The fine for driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act is $368. “We are gearing up to have several focused campaigns, and some hard enforcement over the month of February here in the Cariboo. Our statistics show we need to do some maintenance for using the seatbelt, and using the cell phone in Williams Lake, Quesnel, and 100 Mile House area,” Vebree said, adding the

seatbelt is probably the best safety device in a car and everyone should be wearing them. Cell phone use — talking and texting is very dangerous and the cause of many crashes in B.C., Verbree said. “Would you close your eyes for seven seconds when driving down Highway 97 at 100 kilometres an hour? Really the bottom line is personal safety is it not?”

at the crosswalk near the intersection and relocate them to South Lakeside Drive. “In council’s project proposal for South Lakeside Drive in 2013, there

are two crosswalks slated for pedestrian-activated flashing lights. “One would be at the intersection for Walmart and one at the crossing at the Cariboo Adventist

Academy,” Goldfuss explained. Relocating the flashing lights to one of those locations would eliminate the need to purchase one set of new lights.

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Cattle truckers in short supply Many articles have been written chronicling the tumultuous times experienced by those in the cattle business during this past decade; illustrating the highs and lows (seem more numerous) of the cattle producers who form the backbone of the industry. Often, however, we tend to forget to mention the supporting cast; the other folks linked to the cattle industry. Who are they, and how have they faired in the past decade? A primary peripheral-link is the trucking sector; particularly truckers with the know-how/experience to haul cattle (grain/ other farm products). There used to be a

Cattle Fodder Liz Twan fair number who were equipped and licensed/ insured to transport cattle (hay//grain), enough so that a producer could pick and chose who he wanted to hire to truck his cattle. As operating costs escalated (licensing/ insurance/fuel) and the volume of cattle requiring transport dropped off substan-

tially, due to a combination of factors including, but not limited to; BSE forced sell-offs, ranch/cow dispersals, retirements of aging producers) – so too, did the numbers of licensed haulers. What was formerly a matter of choice, is now a mad-scramble. To acquire the services of a (any) cattle-

liner (particularly just prior to a scheduled livestock-sale) you’d better book well in advance! In the current climate, the trucker can now pick his customers based solely on where he might want to travel, or on whose livestock he may wish to handle (or not). Licensed livestock/ agricultural truckers are in short-supply in BC and the overall picture seems unlikely to improve. Who can afford to keep a cattle liner fully licensed and insured when it sits idle a good percentage of the year? Who can feed a family on such a limited, intermittent income? As the present lot of

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t’s been an amazing transformation at the Salvation Army over the past few years to better serve their clients. Also amazing is just how much positive impact the organization and the church have on our community: well over $1 million in food distributed, and over 9,000 volunteer hours last year. A positive sign is that intake for services has been down 12 per cent in the first month of 2013. A huge thank you to Captains Claudine and From the Randy KadonaMayor’s ga and Chair to all the volunKerry Cook teers for the wonderful work you do on behalf of the community. I’m excited that we will welcome a new chief administrative officer in March. I know Don DeGagne will be a great addition to city administration and to the community. I encourage everyone to help us extend a warm welcome. A big thank you to Geoff Goodall, who has been our acting CAO for the past few months, and to our staff and residents, for the hard work and patience as we transition to a new CAO. I’ve visited a few new businesses in the past few weeks, including Bloom ‘n’ Gifts, Hear Clear, and the newly re-opened Comer Station Pub. It is so inspiring to see people follow their dreams, take the plunge, and open a business. It’s also a very positive economic sign for the city. Congratulations to the Williams Lake Stampeders, who advanced to the playoff semifinals Saturday. It was great to see our old Timberwolves billet Drew Rose play strong defence for Lac La Hache. The city has put together a Q & A to answer questions on the fire protection issue. Check it out on the city’s website at www.williamslake.ca. Be sure to come down to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex to celebrate the first Family Day in B.C. Monday with a free skate, free swim, free hot chocolate and hot dogs, and free skate rentals. The city is grateful to the province for a grant to make this possible. Have an incredible Family Day! Kerry Cook is the mayor of Williams Lake.

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A simple fix The numbers are unacceptable. Thirty-seven per cent of serious motor vehicle injuries are a result of distracted driving; 30 per cent of car fatalities are a result of distraction. Why do people continue to text or talk when it’s evident it’s highly dangerous? Most of us have answered, not wanting to miss the call, vowing to ‘only be a second.’ I myself have done it and it’s not something I’m proud of — especially since the fix is ridiculously easy. Perhaps we need to look at increasing fines and harsher repercussions — especially for repeat offenders. Since the preliminary statistics released for 2012, RCMP are launching a distracted driving campaign for the month of February. Don’t want a fine? Pay attention to the road and get yourself a hands-free device — easy peasy. Since the implementation of legislation banning the

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use of handheld devices in January of 2010, police in B.C. issued 105,972 violation tickets for use of handheld electronic devices. “In the month of February police across B.C. will be targeting drivers who operate vehicles while using a handheld device,” Cpl. Robert McDonald of BC RCMP Traffic Services said. “Holding a cell phone in your hand on speaker phone is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act of using an electronic device while driving and could result in a fine of $167. “This also applies to leaving the cell phone on your console and typing while stopped in traffic.” It’s not rocket science to figure out yapping on your phone, or texting while navigating through traffic is an unsafe practice, but more so, it’s selfish. If the fine doesn’t deter you, think about other people on the road — is that phone call or text really worth it. - Autumn Macdonald

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his week Independent MLAs Vicki Huntington, John Van Dongen and I called on the leaders of BC’s major political parties to commit to a reform agenda that would go a long way to making B.C. politics more democratic and more effective after the May election. We’ll introduce legislation this session to move the next fixed election date after May 2013 to the fall, beginning in 2017. We can’t continue to have a political budget every four years that isn’t properly scrutinized or passed into law before people go to the ballot box. MLA We’re Musings a l s o calling Bob Simpson on the government and opposition to support our upcoming bill to ban corporate and union political donations and impose a B.C. residency requirement for individual donors. These changes would be in place for the next election. Party leadership contests are also in need of reform, and we’re writing to the chief electoral officer for advice on how Elections BC could provide oversight for leadership races. Party leaders can become premiers, so the public must have confidence that the selection process is beyond reproach. We’re also demanding the re-instatement of the secret ballot process to elect the Speaker of the House. The current practice allows the governing party to designate the Speaker, which diminishes the office’s direct accountability to all MLAs. We’ll also be introducing a motion to change the nature of legislative committees. Currently B.C.’s legislative committees rarely meet, if at all, but some simple changes will allow every MLA to have a legitimate and effective role. Finally, we’re calling on the leaders of all political parties to allow their representatives to vote in the best interests of their constituents, rather than forcing MLAs to vote along party lines. As an Independent, my votes are always free votes, and party MLAs should enjoy similar freedoms. Together these reforms represent practical and achievable steps to start reforming our legislature and restore our representative democracy. I urge you to visit my webpage at bobsimpsonmla.ca to learn more. Contact our political party leaders and ask them to support reform in BC politics. Bob Simpson is the Independent MLA for Cariboo North.

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Start thinking about election Editor: I’m afraid it’s that time for all of us in Williams Lake to start thinking about who we are going to vote for in the provincial election this spring. It’s not a decision that I’m taking lightly, especially when I think about what the future holds for the younger members of my family. One thing I would like to say, however, is how appalled I am about the unfair treatment Premier Christy Clark seems to get. Why this is so, I don’t really know. But she does not seem to be getting a fair shake at all. But then, putting on my sexist

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hat, perhaps it’s not very surprising. As a woman myself, and having worked and competed in a man’s world, it once again demonstrates to me that a woman must juggle home, work and perception on a daily basis in a way that her male counterparts never have to. And of all the woman who have ever been put in a leadership position in our country, from Prime Minister to Premier, none has ever been able to demonstrate fully what they could do. They’ve only been treated as a stopgap for the next male leader. For once, I would really like to see what a woman could do with her vision of our future. That’s why I’ve decided to sup-

port Christy Clark, and one of my main reasons is that she has started on a path that leads her government and our province in a direction I would like to see reach completion. As a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, I’ve seen how we’ve gotten to where we are now and I’m anxious for a change. So, let’s see what Christy Clark can do. Not only do I feel I can trust her, it’s also clear to me that she is genuinely, and truly focused on creating jobs for the younger members of our society, and that is something they can literally take to the bank. Diane Walters Williams Lake

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Give it to charity.

Use them until we run out at work.

Copper engrained in our lives and society

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Darlene Baptiste

Editor: As the time for the public consultation draws closer regarding the proposed Taseko Prosperity Copper mine we each need to be asking ourselves where do we stand on this very controversial issue? If we drive any vehicle, live in a dwelling with electric wiring, equip our home with plumbing, or a heating system, we are consumers of copper. If we use a computer or devices like hand held iPads or iPods or mobile phones, we are consumers of copper. If we watch television or listen to a radio, or hunt with a rifle, we are consumers of copper. If we have an all terrain vehicle or a snow machine, we are consumers of copper. If we trap or fish, we are consumers of copper. If we shop at

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stores or markets or use any money, we use copper. Even if we live off the grid using solar energy, water or wind power we use copper. If in our home there is any device that has been manufactured, we use copper. If we live within any resemblance to community supplied services we are consumers of copper. If we need medical care we are consumers of copper. Should we be against the development of a copper mine when we are so dependent upon copper in our lives, here I am reminded of the scripture where Jesus asks of those condemning a woman for her so called sin, “Let he who among you that is without sin cast the first stone.” Certainly there are those in this world that do not use copper or in fact do not use any manufactured

goods at all and prefer not to come in contact with what is called western society. Most are found in isolated pockets around the world, they have not contaminated their rights to their claim to existence, by receiving gifts from governments or churches or in fact society as whole. If we can somehow swear off, and turn our backs and abolish the use of copper, maybe we can, as the saying goes, cast the first stone. Failing that, we need economic development to attract people, especially children to our communities to keep our schools open. And as a reminder to Chief Joe Alphonse, create job opportunities, as he says he wants to do. Doug Wilson Williams Lake

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Consider grave concerns and state position Editor: I am publicly writing the Williams Lake City Council with the expectation of receiving a thoughtful response. As you know, the Tsilhqot’in leadership asked city council to reconsider its conditional support for the New Prosperity Mine. We were granted the opportunity to speak informally in November and as a delegation in December, which included speakers Chief Joe Alphonse, Chief Marilyn Baptiste and UBCIC Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. In addition, an official letter was also written to city council. Yet, we are left waiting for the courtesy of a response. Instead, without any further discussion, we understand Williams

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Lake City Council has now applied, after the deadline, to participate in the federal panel review as an interested party. This seems to move beyond even conditional support for the project; conditional support presumes a certain kind of neutrality until after the panel members have concluded their report. By requesting to speak at the panel hearings, city council is now actively supporting the project and stating a position. On these grounds, be honest to your Tsilhqot?in neighbours and the citizens you serve: please state your position and present your arguments. Treat us with a level of respect. As such, consult with us in good faith, as council members implied would happen in the future. Second, pro-

vide a response to the letter issued in December. Third, if city council has chosen to disregard the position of neutrality, justify your position before the panel hearings so your citizens are informed. We ask that you consider the grave concerns the Tsilhqot?in have expressed and reflect on Joan Kuyek’s latest article Pitfalls or Promises: A risk analysis of the economics of the TML Mine proposal, which relevantly highlights the cost to the public. Be honest. Do not waste our time again or ignore us or give us a halfhearted response. Stop playing with our lives. You have a duty now to be honest with everyone.

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 Stampeders host Kangaroos

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Williams Lake Purple’s Shamus McGuire looks to get around Williams Lake Blue’s Tiana Gilbert during an atom house hockey game Sunday at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. Coming up this weekend is the Atom Development Tournament, beginning Friday evening and wrapping up Sunday morning with finals. Williams Lake will host several out of town teams for the tournament.

Gleeson continues to climb ranks Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer If things continue to go well, Williams Lake kickboxer Kanyon Gleeson could be competing in mixed martial arts by as early as next fall. Gleeson, 18, is coming off an impressive second-round stoppage over Terrace’s Hector Blackwater Jan. 26 in Dawson Creek in a 160-pound kickboxing matchup. The card, called the Ray House Memorial Fight Card, was sanctioned by MMABC. Paul Rosborough, his trainer, said it was Gleeson’s first fight since an injury sidelined him in October. “About eight seconds into a fight in October he sprained his knee,” Rosborough said. “So the fight was waived off and called a no contest. But this was a rematch with the same guy.” After about a month-and-a-half recovery Gleeson began training again. “It probably took the first round, half round, for him to get over what happened in the first fight, when he realized it’s not going to happen again and Kanyon turned it up,” he said. “The referee stopped it 30 seconds into the second round after

[Blackwater] took two standing eight counts. “The guy was eating clean shots and couldn’t defend himself, so it was a good stoppage.” Gleeson scored the first standing eight count in the first round prior to the stoppage. “He sat back a lot more in this fight and kind of realized he’s got nine minutes in there in a three-round fight,” he said. “He’s realized he doesn’t need to be in such a hurry so he sat back and let the guy make mistakes and made him pay for them every time he did. This was definitely his most cerebral fight.” Rosborough said it was Gleeson’s jab and strong movement which tilted the tides in his student’s favour. With the win Gleeson improves to five wins, no losses and one no contest. Rosborough and Gleeson, who both work in Tumbler Ridge but live in Williams Lake, have been juggling training between the two cities, and in Grand Prairie with mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor

The Williams Lake Stampeders, after advancing to the second round of the Central Interior Hockey League playoffs following a twogame sweep of the Lac La Hache Tomahawks, return home to face their secondround playoff opponent, the Quesnel Kangaroos. Game one of the series goes this Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Twin Ice Arenas in Quesnel. Game two starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. Game three, if necessary, goes Sunday in Williams Lake at 1:30 p.m.

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Atom Development Hockey Tournament Williams Lake atom players will get a chance to show their stuff on home ice when the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association hosts its Atom Development Tournament. The tournament is the only home tournament the atom development players host throughout their season.

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Williams Lake kickboxer Kanyon Gleeson (right) beat Terrace’s Hector Blackwater Jan. 26 in Dawson Creek, improving his record to five wins, no losses. Bill Mahood. “I’ve taken him under my wing because he’s got so much potential,” Rosborough said. “We’re going to take him the MMA route and he’s been working on some of the ground stuff with Bill [Mahood] up there. “Probably next fall would be a safe time when he’s really ready and has learned the fundamentals because MMA and kickboxing are really two

completely different sports. Kanyon’s come leaps and bounds.” Rosborough said he’s recently hooked up with Five Star Fight League, who hopes to have Gleeson on its upcoming cards. “They’re a pretty big outfit and they want Kanyon on all their cards in this part of Canada,” he said. “So, hopefully, we’ll get him on a card in March.”

The Williams Lake men’s and ladies’ soccer leagues are accepting registration for the upcoming Third Annual Co-Ed Valentine’s Futsal Tournament. It goes Feb. 15-17 at the WLSS gymnasium. On Feb. 16 there will be a social at the Oliver Street Bar and Grill. Registration forms can be downloaded at www. williamslakesoccer.ca or can be picked up at Caribou Ski Source For Sports. The registration deadline to play is Feb. 1.

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Mork wins biathlon bronze Five army cadets and three sea cadets from Williams Lake raced in the provincial cadet biathlon championships Feb. 2 at Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island. Biathlon combines endurance-based cross-country skiing

and precision rifle shooting to create a challenging sport for competitors. Williams Lake Cadet Olund Mork from the 3064 Army Cadets took home a bronze medal in the individual junior male category. Cadets Joshua Tuck-

er, Matthew Nendick, Dana Rook, Emma Davidson, Julia Rook, Kaitlin Lebrun and Abby-Lynn James finished strong and were happy to take home some great memories, said coach Irene Berns. “We would like to thank the Williams

Lake Sportsman’s Association, Bull Mount Cross Country Ski Club, the RCMP Charity Golf Tournament, and the Navy League and Army Cadet League sponsoring committees for their continued support and sponsorship,” she said.

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Lakecity novice squads claim gold, silver They may be small, but two Williams Lake novice teams came up big Jan. 26-27 at a recent Clearwater Novice Hockey Tournament. The two teams of seven- and eight-year-old Williams Lake hockey players finished first and second following the round robin, then met for a gold medal in an all lakecity final. There, it was the Williams Lake Teal Timberwolves and the Williams Lake Orange Crushers squaring off for the championship. Both teams amassed impressive undefeated records prior to the meeting. The Teal T-wolves got out to an early lead with Jackson Altwasser, Jacob Hufty (2) and Keria Vermeulen all scoring in the first. Kai Hilton scored two goals in the second with Altwasser adding assists on both goals. Hufty and Altwasser rounded out the scoring and also completed their hat tricks. Final score in the contest was 9-3. Player of the game went to Williams Lake Teal T-wolves netminder Jaxon Cobb, who head coach Shane Vermeulen said made some

big saves in the second half of the game. “Confidence and team play were big parts of the weekend,” he said. “The defence core of Saidra AubichonArchie, Quentin Silver, Rylee Pilkington, Andrew Haseldine and Luke Walsh all deserve credit for the win and need some recognition for their efforts. “Defence wins championships.” Orange Crushers coach Ben Pierce said, despite the loss, it was a great tournament for his club, as well. They went undefeated in round robin play with their only loss of the tournament coming to the Teal Timberwolves. “The kids had a blast,” Pierce said. “Winning three games and getting the trophy was nice, and getting the trophy was pretty special for the kids. That was probably the highlight.” The Orange Crushers’ path to the final consisted of a 7-4 win in game one over Valemount, a 10-8 come-from-behind win over Kamloops and a 4-2 triumph over Clearwater White. Meanwhile the Teal T-wolves downed Clearwater White 9-0,

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Enjoy BC together ■ This year British Columbians will celebrate our first official holiday dedicated to families – B.C. Family Day. We all know B.C. is an incredible place to live – and setting aside a day for families to spend together is an important way we can help keep them strong. It’s also the ideal time get out and discover some of the incredible activities B.C. has to offer! Special events Williams Lake, Prince George and Kamloops will each play host to free and special events featuring activities for families and kids of all ages. Williams Lake In Williams Lake there will be a several special events. The city is offering a FREE Skate from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, FREE Rec Swim 12 pm 1:30 pm, FREE everyone welcome Swim 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Location: Cariboo Memorial Arena. Time Monday, February 11th. Come celebrate BC’s newest holiday by riding with your family at Monday Madness rates for adults and children 12 & under riding for FREE (with the accompaniment of a parent or guardian). Location: Mt. Timothy Ski Hill. Time Monday, February 11th. Caribou Ski is offering 1/2 price rentals on Sat. Feb. 9th for Down Hill Skis, Cross Country Skis and Snowboards to be return on Tuesday February 12th. Location: Caribou Ski

Time Saturday, February 9th. Prince George It’s a Prince of a holiday in Prince George. At The Exploration Place people will be able to take advantage of FREE admission for the day. Chase away the Feblue-aries with the new holiday. Don’t forget to see what’s going on at the four activity zones! Location: The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, (at the end of 20th Ave., in Fort George Park) Time: Monday, February 11th 10 am- 4:00 pm Kamloops If you’re near Kamloops you’re in for a treat. For B.C. Family Day, the Tournament Capital Centre becomes a B.C. Family Day hub where you can have a FREE swim and check out the B.C. Family Day activity zones. Come out and see what’s going on. Location: Tournament Capital Centre , 910 McGill Road Time: NOTE: this event will take place on Sunday, February 10 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

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Learn together ■ Having a day off from school doesn’t mean learning stops for the day. There are plenty of educational things you can do in British Columbia, whether in your own home or outside. How about starting with a trip to your local library? It will hold plenty of books on any topic that you can imagine. Maybe a book of science experiments or a historical novel set in the early days of Canada will stoke your imagination. Let the kids each pick out a book to take home with them and start a lifetime love of reading. Your local bookstore will also hold a variety of options if your child can’t bear to part with his or her new favourite book. A local historical attraction is also a great place to pay a visit. Whether it’s the museum or nature centre, there is a ton of history right in your own backyard. Most places will have a museum or heritage building around that can serve as a jumping-off point for learning more about the city where you live. Learning can be more than just

reading though. Pull out the laptop and get your kids to type out an email to a family member or friend outside of B.C. Perhaps they can even tell the person about what they learned at the museum or library! Keeping a journal is also a great way to practice writing and literacy skills. Even if it’s not a daily occurrence, sitting down in the evening to write about the events of the day or week can get kids thinking and practicing their handwriting.

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COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Thursday, Feb. 28 Little Women the musical

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The Columneetza secondary school marketing 12 class includes Tim Johnson (left), Kerry Normand, Kurtis Jones, Morgyn Bunce, Ivona Ognjanova, Cass Paquette, Ryan Therrien, Matt Gimbel, Matt Nendick, Owen Sutton, Shiloh Setah. Missing from the picture is Ryan White. In its recent project selling Sol Vitra sunglasses the class raised approximately $3,700. for the Hot Spot Youth Centre.

Columneetza junior achievers raise funds for Hot Spot Linda Black Special to The Tribune Columneetza’s Grade 12 Marketing Class has just wrapped up their semester-long Junior Achievement Student Venture business. Sol Vitra became the name of the small business operated by 12 students between September, 2012 and January, 2013. The company’s product (coloured sunglasses) was owned and operated by the Marketing Class. In only a few months of selling, Sol Vitra has managed to sell 653 pairs of sunglasses to students, teachers, support staff, parents, and friends, as well as to a num-

ber of small businesses in Williams Lake. To date, the amount of money that will be donated to the Hot Spot (Youth Unlimited) is approximately $3,700. The success of Sol Vitra’s sales was made possible by the students creating their own sales techniques such as: 1. Several students developed a marketing strategy to pitch the sunglasses to two elementary schools near Columneetza. 2. Some students sold to friends, family and local businesses with which they had connections. Several students offered a bonus “sweetener” of homemade cinnamon buns to those who purchased sunglasses from them. 3. Other students teamed up to

promote the product to dental offices, eyewear businesses, small convenience stores, the school board office and two additional local businesses. Sol Vitra would like to thank the following companies for their help in reaching our fundraising goal: BMO, CIBC, TD Bank, Red Shred’s, Reforestation, Panago, K&L Trucking, Lake Town Furnishings, Scotia Bank, Williams Lake Credit Union, Save On Foods, West Fraser, Infinity Trucking, Elaine’s Natural Foods and RBC. With the money raised the kids at the Hot Spot will now have the opportunity to enjoy hockey once again, with some new hockey sticks, a few new pool cues, sev-

eral new desktop computers, plus funds to use for an after school cooking program, etc. Thank you so much, Williams Lake, for all of your community support with this school project. The Marketing 12 Junior Achievement Program at Columneetza is called “A Company Program-A Student Venture” and has now raised more than $6,400. in two years. The Paws-it project last year raised approximately $2,700. while Sol Vitra has raised approximately $3,700. this year in net proceeds for two different non profit organizations in Williams Lake. Note: Linda Black is the marketing teacher at Columneetza.

Business Excellence nomination deadline Friday, March 9 The Fabulous 50s is the theme for the 18th annual 2013 Business Excellence Awards night coming up on Saturday, March 9. Sponsored by the Williams Lake and District Chamber

of Commerce the nomination deadline is coming up this Friday, Feb. 8. Nominations can be e-mailed, faxed, or dropped off at Community Futures, Save-On-Foods or the Chamber office.

Categories for nominations ate Greatest Improvement; Newsmaker of the Year; Hospitality/Tourism; Community Booster; Manufacturer; Food Services; Customer Service; and the Hugo Stahl Memorial

Award. Nomination forms are available at the chamber office, Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin and Save On Foods. They are also available at www.williamslakechamber.com

TRU Splash of Colour gala set for Saturday, March 2 Splash of Colour is the theme for this year’s Thompson Rivers University north scholarship fundraiser coming up in Williams Lake Saturday, March 2. The event takes place in the TRU auditorium. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing along with a live and silent auctions. “The appetizers this year will

be done by R2H Foodservice and New World Coffee and Tea House,” says Jacquie Johnston, TRU marketing and recruitment co-ordinator. “The desserts are coming from M&M Meat Shops and this years dinner service will be catered by Carmen’s at the Ramada Hotel. Other than that she says they are keeping the menu under wraps for

now. Johnston says last year’s TRU Grit Gala raised $40,000. for entrance scholarships and awards for prospective students attending TRU in Williams Lake. “Five high school students have already received concurrent studies awards and have enrolled in first year university courses,” Johnston says.

“The students will receive dual credit towards high school and university.” Tickets for this year’s gala March 2 are $95 each and can be purchased at TRU or PMT Chartered Accountants. Other award and scholarship opportunities can be found on the TRU website at www.tru.ca/williamslake

The Studio Theatre in Williams Lake is looking forward to staging the musical Little Women, starting at the end of this month for a three-week run. The musical is directed by Becky Strickland and Liz Smith with stars Stacey Poirier, Kathleen MacDonald, Sarah Hanet, and Moriah Smith in the lead roles. Tickets will be available at About Face Photography.

Thursday, Feb. 7 Pennies for Operation Smile

Operation Smile in Williams Lake is hoping that people will turn in their now defunct pennies to this organization which pays for people in developing countries to have cleft palate/cleft lip reconstructive surgery. Bel Hume says the organization is currently seeking drop-off locations for the penny campaign. She can be reached at 250-398-8740.

Friday, Feb. 15

Maranatha science fair Maranatha Christian School will host its third annual science fair on Feb. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kindergarten to grade 12 students. Students from Cariboo Adventist Academy will also be participating in the fair. The public is invited to come and check out the hard work students have been doing on their projects

Friday, March 8

Women’s Day dinner The Women’s Contact Society will celebrate International Women’s Day with a business fair, dinner and a concert. The event takes place Friday, March 8 at Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake. The business fair starts at 5 p.m., the dinner at 6:30 p.m., with a concert to follow. Seating is limited. Advance tickets are $25 and available at the Women’s Contact Society and TRU office

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Junior achievers learn about business in the classroom with Grade 6 and 7 students at Kwaleen Elementary, teaching them two different programs, ‘Dollars and Sense’ and ‘Our Business World.’ “Grade 6 and 7 kids are not too young to talk about money and business. These kids have a great deal of interest and they ask the best questions. They come up with excellent ideas for what kind of business they’d like to start, what they’d like to produce, how they’d market it – they even had to act out a commercial – they

LeRae Haynes Special to The Tribune Students in the Williams Lake area have a unique opportunity to learn about banking, business and budgets thanks to volunteers with Junior Achievement who visit their classrooms. Williams Lake Scotiabank branch manager Paul Eves spearheaded the project in Williams Lake several years ago in elementary and high schools and was one of the featured speakers at the Chamber of Commerce last week. At the Chamber lunch Eves talked about a Junior Achievement business program he has taught in Marketing 12 class at Columneetza, which has garnered national and international attention. “The kids come up with a something they want to produce and a marketing plan. They deal with the proceeds, organize board meetings and elect officers. Basically, they start their own company,” he said. “Last year we produced ‘Paws It’ bracelets with expressions and sayings on them. They sold them and raised about $2,500 for the SPCA. “This year we did Sol Vitra sunglasses with the Grade 12 marketing class, raising about $3,600 for Youth for Christ. The JA program suggests that 50 per cent of earnings to go a charity, but we chose to give it all back to the community.” He said that other

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Williams Lake Scotia Bank manager Paul Eves talks about the Junior Achievers program and the need for more volunteers for the program. volunteers from the banking community get involved with the projects, including places like the Royal Bank and the Bank of Montreal. Thanks to the efforts of local volunteers like Eves, Williams Lake is on the map – receiving national and international JA attention for the Marketing 12 project. They also received recognition from the Ministry of Education for innovative, handson learning. “There are so many people who, as adults have no idea what finance, business and budget mean,” he continued. “If you can teach the basics to kids, it’s so much better.” He said that the first

JA program in Williams Lake was for the Grade 10 planning classes in both public high schools. “It’s about the economics of staying in school, it talks about what success looks like for you, about dreaming and about what’s important to you. “You get kids to think about whether they might want to work with people or with numbers; about their strengths and interests,” he added. “It moves into building a resume and marketing themselves and leads into budgeting.” In three years he has done 15 programs in local schools, and other JA volunteers have done about 20 of them. He’s also worked

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were awesome,” he explained. “They had a good understanding of market competition. We did an assembly line to discover whether that might be more efficient than individual assembly. They got it. Two months later we did the ‘Dollars and Sense’ program, and the groundwork was already laid. It’s something new and different: it stands out for kids and it’s important to them. “It talks about what money is. So many kids have no idea the

Mountview Elementary School Indoor Garage Sale, Sat. Feb 23 from 9-3 at 1112 Dog Creek Road. Clean out your storage, put cash in your pocket. Contact Dawn at 250-398-8738 to rent a table or donate.

value of a dollar. The session is all about the small business world: everything from ownership to production and marketing.” He stated that this is a great way to teach kids to be part of their community, to nurture strong values that are important to kids and to all of us, calling it “hands-on classroom learning.” People were turned away last year because of a lack of volunteers to do the programs, according to Eves. “We need volunteers. All you need to

volunteer with JA is a desire to give back and to get kids involved. You don’t have to be a banker or a business owner: you just have to do it. The JA course material is very complete and easy to use,” he said. “It’s all done for you, and it’s only a two-hour commitment per week.” For more information about JA, including how you can get involved, contact Paul Eves by stopping by Scotiabank or emailing paul.eves@scotiabank. com or gemma.gowling@jabc.org

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Mountview Elementary School Indoor Garage Sale, Sat. Feb 23 from 9-3 at 1112 Dog Creek Road. Clean out your storage, put cash in your pocket. Contact Dawn at 250-398-8738 to rent a table or donate.

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The Ulkatcho community hosted its annual Winter Fest last weekend at Anahim Lake. Events included snowmachine races, ATV races, snow shoe races, and more, followed by a dance. Here Kristie Jimmie (left), Dennis Cahoose, Fred Cahoose and Charlie Williams prepare for a race.

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Reach a Reader 2013 was a huge success Melody Newcombe Special to The Tribune Thursday, Jan. 24, volunteers in Williams Lake sold the Williams Lake Tribune by donation for CaribooChilcotin Partners for Literacy. We raised more than $2,964 in a few short hours.

Volunteers said that everyone was so generous! The fundraiser is also about raising awareness of literacy issues in the Cariboo. Many of our community members struggle with reading and math. Our goal is to let everyone know that there is help in the commu-

nity. CCPL would like to thank all the volunteers who came out on a fairly cold morning to sell the papers, all the businesses in town who helped make this happen, and to the Williams Lake Tribune for their continued support and giving us the newspapers to sell.

The volunteers said it was really fun selling the paper and many have already volunteered to help sell papers in 2014. Thank you to everyone who made this possible by buying a paper. If you would like help to improve your literacy skills please call Janette Moller at

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“They call the Cariboo home” SPCA manager enjoys semi-retirement in the lakecity Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The manager at the BCSPCA Williams Lake Branch, Liz Dighton, grew up in Victoria with dogs, cats and horses. She moved to the Cariboo six years ago with her husband, Richard, and the youngest of their three daughters. “Victoria’s a beautiful city, but if you have arthritis and it’s raining all the time, you get pretty old, pretty fast. Here we don’t have the dampness so you don’t get the pain. I love it up here. That’s what sold me immediately,” Dighton said. The Dightons live at Borland Valley, near 150 Mile House, along with two horses, three dogs and one cat. “For us it’s definitely home.” When they made the move, their original intent was to semiretire, and have a “much needed” change of pace, however, Richard was hired as a large truck driver at Mount Polley mine. And after a year with the Cariboo Advisor, Dighton became the manager of the SPCA. Dighton loves the variety of her job and said she never has the same day twice. “I love the variety and dealing with the animals, the good and bad of it because there are two sides to the coin. I like making a difference in animals’ lives.” That’s the fulfilling part of the job, coupled with seeing a change in public attitude toward animals. Obtaining the animal control contract with the city, after the city pound was closed, has allowed the shelter to be renovated and updated. “Being able to upgrade the air filter system even, has been a logical step to ensure we can do our work properly.” Dighton also enjoys visiting classrooms to make oral presentations to children and the added bonus of having those same students later recognize her at the Stampede or at Canada Day cel-

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Liz Dighton says every day on the job as manager at the BCSPCA Williams Lake is an enjoyable one. ebrations in the park. “It’s neat that you make enough of an impact that they remember you.” Money is always one of the biggest challenges for the branch. The SPCA is non-profit and covers the cost of spaying and neutering animals in preparation for adoption. “We use both local vet hospitals. We’ll phone to see who can get them in the quickest because getting them adopted and into a home is the perfect world.” They also rely on an “excellent” network of foster families to help out when needed. “We will put it out to the community on the radio, newspapers, and we’ll get calls back in minutes. We have awesome community support. I can’t say enough about it,” Dighton said. A few years ago the boiler broke. They put the word out that it was freezing and the branch no longer had a heating system. Within hours people were dropping off as many heaters as the

branch could accommodate. “Having that kind of support makes everything worth while.” Two full-time and three parttime staff run the branch, with “lots of” volunteers help by walking dogs and cleaning. One shift helps in the morning and another in the evening. Big projects she would love to realize are a covered dog area in the back so staff no longer has to shovel snow or deal with pouring rain and the mud. It would provide shade in the summer too. Fresh gravel on all the walkways, and a small area for livestock are also on her wish list. “Two weekends ago we had a mini pony brought in by the RCMP and it would have been great to have a real facility for her. She was great, and it all worked out fine, but it would be have been nice.” One of her favourite animal stories was when the city bylaw officer brought in two chickens. “We have the dog contract, but

they somehow corralled two hens in the downtown. Only in Williams Lake. The hens promptly gave us two fresh eggs the next morning,” Dighton recalled with a chuckle. “You never know what the day will bring.” The hens’ origin never materialized, no one came forward, and the hens were adopted out. Dighton said every animal has its own story. “We had the two dogs that were found in the dumpster recently. We’ve had people bring in litters of puppies they found at the share shed. They will see a box that says ‘puppies,’ and then will go around and scoop up all the puppies and bring them here. It happens regularly and kudos to the people who take the time to help.” Within the context of the BCSPCA, the Williams Lake branch is governed by the provincial body and that helps the branches to survive. “Being a non-profit, they go out for the big corporate donations. As local branches we’re encouraged to do that as well. For us here, we do not make enough on our own. If we did not have

BCSPCA Williams Lake Branch manager and her dog (right) visit with one of the dogs recently rescued from a dumpster near Williams Lake.

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the provincial support we would close.” Local fundraising does mean the funds stay local though. The branch doesn’t have a board of directors. Instead, it has a community council that helps with a “bit of everything.” “They help us with fundraising, with getting out into the community, locally supporting the SPCA and helping spread awareness.” Presently there are six members on the council and Dighton said there’s room for more. “We are always looking for new people and new ideas.” Dighton has always loved animals and she’s a self-described numbers geek — two characteristics she brings to her job. “It really balances me and gives me a job I really enjoy. I also have the creative side and I enjoy writing stories about the animals that come in.” In 2012 they received 950 animals, in 2011, just over 1,000. The beginning of 2013 has been “very quiet” for animals, however, soon kitten season will hit. “The middle of February might be crazy. It’s one of those things.”

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Fred, a long-time resident of Williams Lake, suddenly passed away in Prince George at 93 years old. He will be sadly missed by his spouse Ella; sons Arnold (Donna), Bud (Selma), Garry; daughters Linda (Wayne), Wendy (Randy), Verna (James) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pineview Hall, Bendixon Road, Prince George on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:00 pm. Doors will open at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation be made in Fred’s memory.

It is with great sadness that the family of May Grieve announce her passing in the wee hours of January 29, 2013 at the age of 90, two days before her 91st birthday. She will be greatly missed as she was loved by so many. The world was a brighter place because of her smile. Mom loved her crosswords and her talking tapes but nothing compared to her love for her family. We wish to thank the “Staff of Angels” at the WL Deni House for their kindness and compassion. Thank you also to all our friends and family for their support at this time.

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Barrie Cline February 4th, 2013. A day that will forever burn in our hearts. Barrie Cline of Kamloops, BC passed away. Barrie was turning 72, as of March 19th. He was a standing member of the Real Estate Board and part of the Re/Max Team since 2003. Barrie was very well known throughout the Interior selling ranches and ranch lands, chewing the fat with all the old-timers, sharing stories, and taking in the scenery while riding the range. He just got back from a five week vacation in Arizona with his wife, Linda. He hauled his horse and rode the hills with family and friends, which was a big tick off his bucket list. He passed away while taking a walk on his property. The sun was shining bright that day. He had a great life and a perfect ending for this old cowboy. Way to go Barrie. Barrie will be extremely missed by his loving wife Linda Cline, of 35 years as of January 15th, 2013. He is survived by his children Dana Hinsche, Williams Lake, Jesse Cline, Kamloops, Cathie Cline, Vancouver, Andrea McComb, Vancouver, Karen Larochelle, Vancouver, John Nanson, Vancouver and Daniel Nanson, England; grandchildren Brandon & Matthew Visser, Clayton & Braidey Hinsche, Bryan & Christopher Larochelle, Kimberly & Christine Rowland and sons-in-law Ben Hinsche and Mike McComb. A Funeral Service will take place on February 9th, 2:00 pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Roger Way, Kamloops, BC.

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May 30, 1915 ~ January 24, 2013 Mabel passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Williams Lake Seniors Village. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester, daughter Doris, son-in-law Cecil Unrah, daughter-in-law Dorothy Taylor and grandson Kitt Scarff. Mabel was born an only child to Victor and Annie Bloomberg in Granite Falls, Washington. She married Les on Christmas Eve 1931. This was the time of the great depression or the Hungry 30’s. Les was a young lumberman, building and owning several mills. In 1933, son Ron was born, then came Bob and Doris. Mom and Dad pulled together and things turned out just fine. Mom always had a big garden for us kids to look after, plus chickens and rabbits to care for. There was always plenty to eat and a nice home to live in. She was the “go to” mother. Dad and Mom were instrumental in developing the mill scene north of town, with the first one all fir lumber, built in 1953. Mabel is survived by sons Ron and Bob (Beryl), grandsons Morgan Taylor and family, Toby Taylor and family, Brad and Lorrie Taylor and family, Jerry and Lorna Scarff and family, Keith Scarff, Larry and Sandy Scarff and family, and Kevin and Dawn Unrah. Mabel had 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family thanks the staff at the Village for the wonderful care. Graveside interment will be in the month of April. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

Margaret Elizabeth McDonald Margaret Elizabeth McDonald, “Betty”, 99, of Salmon Arm and recently of Williams Lake, died Saturday, February 2, 2013. Betty was born to the late Williams Coglan Willis and Isabella Willis (Barber), September 30, 1913, in Vancouver. She attended Normal School and took her first teaching post at Buffalo Creek in 1936. Her next teaching assignment was at Lac La Hache and then at Big Lake where she boarded with the MacDonalds. She married the late Harold McDonald in 1941. They lived at The Coast during the war years and returned to The Cariboo in 1946. They raised four children Bob, Audrey, Carol and Marion and “adopted” the Shipley family. Bob and Heather McDonald live in Halifax, Audrey and Mark Deering live in Qualicum Beach, Carol MacLean lives in Sorrento, Marion Rogers passed away in June 2009, Harold Shipley passed away in March 2007 and Shirley Shipley lives in Edmonton. Betty is fondly remembered by 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was accustomed only to the conveniences of city life until “The Cariboo” countrified her. She adapted quickly and thoroughly to the rigors of wood stoves, naphtha-gas lighting and outdoors “plumbing”; driven by a feisty spirit and led by a buoyant sense of humour she conquered all. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 7 in the River of Life Community Church, 2405 Centennial Drive, Blind Bay, BC (exit Fairway Hills Road between Sorrento and Salmon Arm).

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MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: Full Time Promotional Department Manager We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic individual to run the embroidery, screen-printing and promotional products department. Must be able to work well under pressure and multiple deadlines. Customer service is extremely important as well as a keen eye for detail and quality. Computer experience is a must and knowledge of CorelDraw would be preferred. Apply in person with resume to Schickworks Signs & Stitches.

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CARIBOO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY Secretary/Receptionist

GENERAL: Under the direction of the Executive Secretary and the Executive Director of the Cariboo Friendship Society and subject to its policies and regulations, the Secretary/ Receptionist will be responsible for secretarial and reception duties of the Society; such as, greeting visitors to the Centre, typing, varied secretarial tasks which are instrumental in the operation of the Society, and generally be involved in the Society’s various activities. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 1. The position requires a satisfactory completion of a recognized secretarial course or an equivalent of related experience. 2. Must have good typing skills (minimum 55 wpm). 3. Must have the ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. 4. Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Corel Word Perfect. 5. Must have ability to operate multiline switchboard, facsimile, and photocopier. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR SKILLS: 1. Knowledge and understanding of local First Nations languages/cultures and/or the ability to work with First Nations people. SALARY RANGE: $13.00 to $15.00 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2013 SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Cariboo Friendship Society 99 South Third Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1J1 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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Help Wanted Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. Maintenance person required for residential rental company. Must have plumbing & electrical experience & general maintenance knowledge. Need own vehicle & tools. Please contact (250)392-9108. Ryler Bulk Ltd. requires Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for service and maintenance of trucks and trailers. Certification not necessary but experience vital. Apply in person by appt. Call (250)296-3325. Ryler Bulk Ltd. requires Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for service and maintenance of trucks and trailers. Certification not necessary but experience vital. Apply in person by appt. Call (250)296-3325. Sandman Hotel & Suites Williams Lake is looking Guest service manager to join our team: This position will be responsible for a busy front desk along with guest service. Previous hospitality experience would be an asset. Email or fax resume Fax: (250)392-6242 or email gm_williamslake@sandman.ca Short Log Trucks are needed for work in the Quesnel area from now until breakup. Competitive rates and good camp arrangements for out of town trucks. Please call (250)5612220 to inquire.

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Health Director The Three Corners Health Services Society is an accredited Health Service that will be hiring a Health Director who provides health care to Canoe/Dog Creek, Soda Creek and the Williams Lake Indian Bands. The Health Director will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Society. The Society is currently working with the transfer of Health Canada to First Nations Health Authority that will ensure a cultural lens with programs developed for the people and with the people. Understanding of the current health culture and political environment in BC and excellent knowledge of the history of the Secwepemc Nation will be needed. Job Summary The Health Director is responsible for the ef¿cient design and management of all programs and departments, setting goals and measuring the achievement of the organization’s objectives through strategic planning. This role focuses on: establishing effective working relationships with community groups and government funding agencies and other external contacts, ef¿cient ¿nancial responsibilities and managing budgets of the organization, Human Resources, policy management, and accreditation. The transfer of Health Canada to First Nations Health Authority is an area that requires the participation of the Health Directors time and expertise to move through the process. Education Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or relevant ¿eld. Experience Five to seven years of progressively responsible program management experience in health services with First Nations. Experience managing 20 or more staff as well as development and management of budgets. Salary Salary will be based on experience and education and will follow a wage grid. Successful candidate must have a reliable vehicle with a valid drivers license. This is a full time position of 35 hours a week. Deadline: February 28, 2013 Please see the website for a complete job description at www.threecornershealth.org Please submit Resume with Cover Letter and names of Previous Supervisors for reference to: Jennie Walker, Health Director 150 North 1st Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8 Fax: 250-398-9824 Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal Ancestry as per Section 16 - 1 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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Home Care Nurse The Three Corners Health Services Society, located in Williams Lake, is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to join their dynamic health team to provide Eoth CHN and HCN services Ior the First Nations· communities of Soda Creek, Canoe Creek and Williams Lake. Within the CHN role, the nurse will provide health promotion and prevention programs for individuals, families and the communities. They will also deliver the communicable disease program. Within the HCN role, the nurse will provide assessments in order to develop and deliver comprehensive care plans for community members of all ages with acute, chronic and rehabilitative care needs. 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV DQG 6NLOOV • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of training and experience • Experience with community health nursing and home care nursing programs (preferably in an Aboriginal community setting) • Current practicing member of CRNBC (or eligible to register) • ,mmuni]ation CertiÀcate or willingness to obtain within 3 months • Knowledge regarding cultural competency in professional nursing practice • Knowledge regarding First Nations health and social issues • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • 9alid BC Driver·s License • Current C3R C or equivalent certiÀcate • Computer experience

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GENERAL MANAGER/ BUSINESS MANAGER The successful candidate will oversee the day to day functioning of the golf course club house and Fox’s Den restaurant. Keep staff motivated and educated in the methods of customer service. Assure standards are met in keeping with the guidelines provided, at the same time maintaining fiscal responsibility. Responsibilities: • Day to day operations • Stock control, and sales promotion • Management of staff, and daily issues of operation • Opening and closing duties • Experience and natural skills in public relations & conflict resolution • Knowledge and ability in merchandise sales and marketing programs • Ability to assess & recognize how the business fits in the marketplace • HR training an asset • Community minded individual who is willing to promote and represent the golf course at community functions • Emphasis on attention to detail and have achieved business success through team work • Driven to make golf accessible enjoyable & affordable to the community at large • this is a fulltime position • Weekend work is expected with expectations of front line work. Salary & Benefits: • Wages are negotiable • Golfing privileges offered • Deadline: Applications must be received by Feb 15th, 2013 Interested candidates can apply in confidence to: Email: admin@williamslakegolf.ca Or apply in writing to the Administration Office 104 Fairview Dr Williams Lake, BC, V2G 3T1 No phone calls please

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Vernes Place Closing, everything to be sold! Pool tables, shuffle board, misc equip. Call evenings (250)398-5890

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Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts. Will p/u, will buy! Phone 250-398-0672

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2bdrm furnished apt. f/s, dw, a/c, large patio, laundry on main floor, end unit with view of town, $730/mo heat, hydro inc avail Mar. 1 (250)305-5550 2 bdrm Suites avail immed in Adult only building. Heat & laundry incl.(250)302-9108

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Feed & Hay Fox Mtn. Ranch. Hay for Sale 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rnd bales, Alfalfa Timothy 1450lbs. Excellent horse hay, 2nd cut. Cell (250)305-9931. Large quantity round bales, 1200-1500lbs. stored outside: $55/each, stored in barn: $85/ each. 1(250)614-6667 or 1(250)568-2338 (P.G. area) Easy access & loading for semis.

Pets NEED to find homes for very special pets. Moving and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take with us. 3 dogs and 3 cats can go to separate homes but must be the right ones. We love our animals and want to do right by them. There is a purebred male German Shepherd, purebred female Golden Retriever, female husky cross, a male manx tabby, male tabby and a male black and white long hair. 250-392-1185

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$200 & Under 3/4 Box spring & mattress, wood bookcase headboard & frame. $175. takes. (250)3052462

1982 Double Wide Located in Northside Village 1152 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 1 ofďŹ ce, 2 bath, central air, work shop. Spectacular view of Williams Lake. Asking $90,000. Call to view. (250)989-1445 or (250)267-4120 1990-168 Mile Rd

2100 sq. ft. Rancher on private 2 acres Close to town 3 bdrms., office, rec room, 1-1/2 baths, beautiful kitchen, large decks & shop. Nicely landscaped & set up for horses. Lots of extras! $289,000. For more info call (250)392-1420 3 Bdrm Mobile in good condition, with addition and shed. To inquire call (778)412-7580, price negotiable.

$300 & Under Black leather Ducks Unlimited recliner & foot stool. Like new. $260. (250)392-6801

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SHOP/TRUCK Bay/Storage Unit 1000 SqFt Large overhead door. Supplied compressed air $625/month plus HST/utilities 1145 S Lakeside Williams Lake 250-392-0112 or 877-614-3518 lakesideindustrial@telus.net

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm. suite $895/mo. + util. avail. Feb. 15th, n/s n/p r/r (250)296-3359

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile f/s w/d Kendall acres Dog Creek Rd. $600./mnth Avail. Mar 1st. (250)392-1804 2bdrm mobile on Slater Mtn. approx. 2kms out of town. $800/mnth ref/reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (250)3923486

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm. house. 2 full bathrooms, n/p F/S Please call (250)392-7617. Beautiful 2bdrm home nestled on 2 acres just outside of town. A must see. n/s $925./mnth Serious enquiries call. (250)398-7842 Beautiful upstairs of 3 bdrm house, skylight, sundeck, garage, n/p includ. ult. (250)3926352

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Room for rent, $450/mo, incl. util. masterroom with cable, own bathroom. Internet, Wi-Fi avail. Call (250) 267 1136

Dry, Fir, and Pine, $150 full cord, $180 full cord split. Covered by Work Safe BC Timber Mark #A90654. Please leave message # (250)267-7950 Firewood For Sale $220.per 320 cubic foot trailer load delivered (250)398-0641

$299,000 3 bedroom, Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, Stainless steel appliances. Contact Parnell (250)398-7172 or Bryan (250)392-3621.

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Heavy Duty Machinery 2003 Toyota Electric Forklift. New batteries. 5000 lb lift. $12,500. obo Call or text (250)392-0247.

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

1 - 2 bdrm apt F/S Dishwasher and A/C in most units. Quiet Good references only. Ask about our incentives. Call Frank 250-305-1155 pics at 2 Bdrm Apt downtown core, c/w fridge, stove, washer &dryer. $800/mnth ult. extra. Kim or Dale (250)392-7106 2 bdrm apts. avail. immed, secure building, close to schools, clean & quiet.r/r(250)392-2997

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Trucks & Vans

***MOVING, MUST SELL*** 2007 Dodge Dakota 4x4 / 4 door 4.7L V8, A/C, power pkg, auto, tow pkg, box liner, good power for towing, good fuel economy, regularly maintained. 176 000 km. Excellent running condition. $11, 500. 250-305-7787 Randy

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