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More than 50 skiers participated in the Nechako Nordics Family Ski Day on Feb. 16 and 17 at Riverside Park. After a cloudy start, the sun came out for the final hour of morning activities. There was plenty of time for fun and games when Elite Team skier Charlie Borek took on Theo Clarke and other younger skiers in a wrestling match. Clarke Action Photography
RCMP praised, questioned on community policing strategies Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Town and RCMP officials held a meeting at the Village Inn on Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss public safety issues and strategies in community policing. Additional rows of seating were
needed after some 50 people filled the conference room. When the meeting began, Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Sergeant Jason Keays, commander of the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment, immediately recognized the region as the traditional territory of Saik’uz First Nation and acknowledged the importance of work-
ing as partners in combating crime. “Crime doesn’t seem to have one boundary, doesn’t seem to stay in one area,” said Thiessen, who alluded to several projects aimed at reducing particular offenses and ancillary crimes in Vanderhoof.
The B.C. government has introduced amendments to allow the conversion of volume-based forest cutting permits to area-based tenures, a move that some have described as a move toward privatization of Crown forests. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the government intends to proceed carefully with converting existing cutting permits, which set a maximum amount of timber that can be removed from a licence area each year. Consultation with communities and First Nations in the forest areas would be extensively consulted first, Thomson said on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The change is designed to make forest licences more like existing tree farm licences or community forests, which give licence holders an incentive to invest more than the legal minimum in replanting and silviculture to increase forest productivity over the long term. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has warned that the move could lead to public forests coming under the control of large forest companies. Jason Fisher, vice-president of Dunkley Lumber, rejects the privatization argument. His company bought a volume-based tenure in Fort St. James in 2009 when it took over Stuart Lake Lumber, and also holds an area-based tree farm licence at Hixon between Prince George and Quesnel. "I think that is a misrepresentation of what goes on," Fisher said on Feb. 20. "We have numerous recreation areas, lakes where people go fishing, roads that people use to access their favourite hunting sites, berry picking site or mushroom harvesting. All that takes place in the area of the (Hixon tree farm licence)." NDP forest critic Norm McDonald said the timber supply committee that toured the province last year to study the state of B.C. forests in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic supported the use of area-based tenures. But the ministry didn't have studies to show areabased tenures are a better way to go, although most foresters believe it is better.
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Wary of costs, Vanderhoof girl foregoes national pageant after provincial win Cameron Ginn Omineca Express
After being crowned Miss Teen Central B.C. in Vancouver earlier this month, Crystal Edwards, an 18-year old student at Nechako Valley Secondary School, has opted not to attend the national competition in Toronto due to the exorbitant costs. Submitted photo
In her spare time, Crystal Edwards rides her 230cc Honda dirt bike. Submitted photo
Competing in one of Canada's largest beauty pageants is more than Crystal Edwards bargained for. Literally. After being crowned Miss Teen Central B.C. in Vancouver earlier this month, Edwards, an 18-year old student at Nechako Valley Secondary School, has opted not to attend the national competition in Toronto. She became slightly disillusioned with the pageant when an official told her she would have to pay $500 to receive a sash, an item of memorabilia emblazoned with her regional title. But beyond the price of the sash, Edwards and her mother, Moe, estimate the national pageant will cost more than $7,000 after factoring in the $2,852 entry fee, the $3,000 of charity fundraising, plus expenses for accommodations, travel and attire. "It's just exorbitant. It's too much to have to work on right now when she's trying to graduate," said Moe. The realization that the pageant was partly based on a contestant's bank account made Crystal think twice about investing thousands of extra dollars when she is only months away from graduating high school and possibly enrolling in college or university. "I just tried to make the wisest decision," she said. Had Crystal decided to attend the nationals, however, she had the full support of her parents. "Her father and I would have done everything we could to get her there," said Moe. "We would back her regardless." Rather than dwelling on what could have transpired at the national pageant, Crystal focuses on the immediate benefits the provincial competition afforded her. The event strengthened her resume, formal communication skills and other things she could use in every day life. At the pageant, Crys-
tal never felt as though she were competing. Instead, she considered the event a new learning experience and an opportunity to network with other girls. "We got along and helped each other whenever we could. When it came time to get on the stage, I didn't even think of it as a competition," she said. Crystal, who rides a 230cc dirt bike, already has new challenges in mind and is considering joining the Canadian Forces after graduating. In the meantime, she is researching the diverse array of army, navy and air force occupations, which vary from employment as an intelligence analyst, a combat engineer, to a fighter pilot. Moe, too, considered joining the forces when she was Crystal's age, but was denied entry due to her height. "If she does enlist in the Forces, then I'll live that experience through her vicariously," she
said. The Edwards family would like to thank the companies and people who sponsored Crystal in the provincial pageant.
THANK YOU The Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department would like to say thank you to Tanya and Monty Belsham of TMT Enterprises for their generous donation of a quarter of a beef to the fire department in 2012. The beef has been an annual donation to the fire department as an incentive for members to attend regular practices. Each time a member is at practice their name goes in the draw for the beef which is drawn at Christmas time. This year the draw was won by fire fighter Trevor Campbell. Thank you again to Tanya and Monty we appreciate your generosity and support.
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The College of New Caledonia in Vanderhoof is offering a free seminar, entitled Mine 101, to the public on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The three-hour seminar, sponsored by the New Gold Blackwater Project, is a layperson’s introduction to geology, mineral exploration, mining and environmental management of mines. Craig Stewart, a professional geoscientist with 12 years of experience in mineral exploration inside and outside of B.C., will instruct the seminar. Stewart is currently employed with the Ministry of Environment conducting environmental assessments on mining projects with a specialization in acid rock drainage, metal leaching predictive work and potential impacts to the receiving environment. Everyone is encouraged to register for the seminar early. Seating is limited. For more information, call 250.567.3200.
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Vanderhoof students are ultimate fundraisers Kim Worthington Our adventure began in 1999, when John Ryan’s was beginning to end. Ryan, a paraplegic who uses a wheelchair, was cycling across Canada to bring awareness and raise funds for spinal cord research. His trip was called the Regeneration Tour. Ryan was married to Penny McLeod and that is how our town became involved. McLeod’s father, Bill, was a retired principal from our school, which has been named in his honour. We are W.L. McLeod Elementary School. In a small town, news travels fast and many people were involved in helping raise money for John’s cause and celebrating the end of his tour. In our school, we were well aware of Ryan’s progress across Canada. Our connection to the family confirmed we wanted to do something that was just from our school. After various discussions amongst a couple of us on staff, we settled on the game of ultimate frisbee as an idea for a fundraiser. Glen Antoski and myself were coordinators of a sports council in our school and naturally our discussions led to an idea in that realm. Antoski knew that wheelchair athletes played ultimate and the game seemed like a perfect fit. Bill Gridley, from our staff, also became enthused with the idea and the three of us started the annual fall tournament in our town. We have now hosted 14 tournaments. The fall of 2013 will be year 15 and we are hoping to make it special. In the beginning couple of tournaments, we tried bringing in schools from other communities, but the reality of time constraints and travel was something that couldn’t be overcome. Nearly every year we have hosted the games, all the elementary schools in our area - four public and two private - have been involved. I would fax out the announcements to each school, a registration form and often a set of rules to new teachers unfamiliar with the game.
From left, Glen Antoski, John Ryan, Trevor Linden, Kim Worthington Submitted photo and Bill Gridley. We divided the tournament into two divisions, Grade 4 and 5 (Juniors) and Grade 6 and 7 (Intermediates), with about 200 students in total. Nechako Valley Secondary School allowed us to use their fields for the day and suggested students that had volunteered to referee the games. The school district’s bus garage donated the use of school buses for transporting the students to and from their home school. The Vanderhoof Co-op was asked to help supply the food for our concession. The manager, Clifford Irving, kindly responded, saying, “tell us what you need and we will give it to you!” We were overwhelmed with the generosity and realized that we would now be able to make this fundraiser a 100 per cent total turnover to the cause. No expenses needed to be paid and we were pumped. Our local radio station, The Wolf, was contacted and they wanted to do an interview. It was a great promotion and we were up there with other events all planned for Ryan and McLeod arriving in Vanderhoof with the Regeneration Tour. The local newspaper, The Omineca Express, was also covering the arrival and celebrations. Our town was buzzing with excitement. The first day of our John Ryan Ultimate Tournament was fast arriving. The schools were sending in registrations forms and practicing the game during their lunch breaks and physical education classes. Each registered team paid $1 for each player.
Our tournament day arrived frosty in the morning but quickly turned into a glorious fall day full of sunshine. The fields were lined with pylons, the buses arrived and all the teams gathered in our gym. We greeted each with a banner on the wall for their “spot” in the gym between games. All the sponsors and supporters were recognized with banners as well. We reminded everyone of the rules and the teams left for their games. Bill McLeod arrived and set up a table with t-shirts and caps from his son-in-law’s Regeneration Tour. The end of the day brought all the players, coaches and parents into the gym for a rally. We acknowledged all the support and donations from businesses and media. Door prizes were handed out to two students from each of the schools represented. Ryan and McLeod were given a cheque for the money collected at our school assembly. It was a very proud moment for all those in attendance. With such success and enthusiasm from our first endeavour, we knew there would be future Ultimate tournaments in the coming years. Little did we know that each year would give us the same feelings of satisfaction and optimism to finding a cure for spinal cord research. Over the years, we have had some outstanding moments. We have had years when Ryan and McLeod, and later their daughter, were able to join us. They shared in our celebration of working towards and contributing to the same cause that began Ryan’s
journey. At the end of our tenth tournament, we had our rally with the invited representatives of our faithful sponsors. They were acknowledged for their continuous support and encouragement to our efforts, given a John Ryan t-shirt and a standing ovation from the participants and coaches. To be clear, the Vanderhoof Coop, School District 91, District Bus Garage and our local radio station and newspaper have supported us fully each year we undertake this tournament. During our tenth tournament we were granted permission to hold a telethon after school at The Wolf! We had a lot of fun with the DJ, Jackie, taking in the calls and pledges. The students were given the opportunity to talk on air and the community threw out a few challenges. The local newspaper ran our story and printed pictures of the previous years of the tournaments. In the fall of 2010, following the Vancouver Olympics, we opened and closed the day with our school singing the song I Believe. When we sang the song at the end of the day, most of the participants from the various schools joined and the sound of everyone together was very profound. The very most memorable moment came in 2008, our tenth Ultimate Tournament, when Ryan invited his good friend, Trevor Linden. Yes, the Trevor Linden! Naturally this was a surprise that spread through our community like wild fire. After so many years, I think John and Penny were almost grateful to have some of the spotlight taken away by their good friend. Mr. Linden was kind enough to sit and sign autographs for hours as children and adults took up this truly exceptional opportunity. Becoming involved and continuing to plan, organize and carry through with the tournament each year has given something to us that we certainly didn’t expect. This fall will mark our 15 tournament! We hope to celebrate with some special surprises. Here’s to more successful tournaments, and the answers to spinal cord injuries.
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to RCMP as federal deficit reductions cut deeper Flow of new money into North District RCMP budget halted Continued from front In 2012, for instance, the town hired students to clear Riverside Park of underbrush where people could hide or conceal liquor. One nearby resident noticed immediate results in the amount of loitering and public intoxication occurring in the park, said Thiessen. Keays called the approach “policing by environmental design,” and later described a similar model that RCMP and C.N. Rail jointly implemented to reduce theft and trespassing in the rail yard. Keays also reflected on the Prolific Offenders Program, under which RCMP confront a repeated offender in the community and either offer them help, ask them to move away, or inform them that, if their misconduct continues, they will become a regular target of enforcement. “If they don’t like that we’re hard on crime, they can leave,” Keays said. Another crimeprevention initiative between the town and RCMP was put in place about four years ago, when Councillor Darren Carpenter worked
with the Chamber of Commerce to purchase a portable camera for the RCMP detachment to help with discouraging vandalism. The idea was based on a similar system in Williams Lake, said Carpenter. “It’s a tool we thought the RCMP could use to help offset some of those petty issues,” he said. Community resources are increasingly becoming more crucial to the RCMP as the federal government reduced the deficit, explained Chief Superintendent Rod Booth, commander of the North District RCMP, a massive area encompassing about 70 per cent of the province. “We can’t do it without you,” he said. Booth spoke about new pressures faced by RCMP, including tremendous federal budget cuts, a growing population in northern B.C. and the inheritance of more policing responsibilities due to service reductions by other federal agencies, like the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. In the event of a major crime, however, Booth said the North District RCMP has the ability to summon some of the best investigators in the world at
a moment’s notice. For instance, when RCMP discovered two suspected homicides in Vanderhoof on Jan. 13, up to 14 investigators quickly assembled at the Vanderhoof detachment. “When we have a major case, a major incident, like a homicide we front-and-load as much resources as we can muster together within the first hours, the first days, of that happening because that’s when you’re going to capture most of your information,” said Booth. Previously Keays said resources and staff at the Vanderhoof detachment are being strained as calls for service rise, increasing 10 per cent since 2010, according to figures compiled by the detachment. At the meeting, Keays encouraged members of the community to reintroduce a Crime Stoppers program in Vanderhoof and volunteer as directors. He praised the current Crime Watch Programs here and in Cluculz Lake, but stressed that more volunteers were needed. Council, too, is in favor of establishing more communitybased surveillance and has budgeted to help
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ports by calling Crime Stoppers (1.800.222. TIPS). Questioned about people moving to the community for mining jobs, Thiessen said the tradeoff is more newcomers with increased financial abilities who may be stopping into town to indulge or participate in various activities. He said growing pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms reflect an influx of individuals, but not necessarily families, who are likely involved with area mining projects and exploration. “This is going to impact our social ability and we are going to have to be very careful on how we decide what we report (to the RCMP),” he said.
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Bulkley-Nechako, which doesn't use electronic voting and required additional authorized personnel to assist with tallying the votes. In contrast, the electronic systems in Vanderhoof produced final results 20 minutes after polling stations closed at 8 p.m., whereas counting the votes by hand in Area F took until 10 p.m. Clement said the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, which has historically been the main voting station, accommodated the increased traffic without any problems. "It's sort of known as the voting place," he said. "If we ever moved it, nobody would be able to find us."
Voters stand in queue outside the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, waiting to cast their votes in the pool referendum and Vanderhoof by-election on Feb. 16, when John Murphy was elected to Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express council. the large showing during advanced tion was secondary," said Cameron Ginn polls on Feb. 6, when 229 people Clement. Omineca Express voted, compared to about 30 in the A high turnout was also recorded in Area F of Electors surpassed the munici- last by-election. Also, expectations were high be- the Regional District of pality's expectations on Feb. 16, when a record number of people cause the by-election was held in participated in the Vanderhoof by- conjunction with the pool referendum, regarded by some as both an election. With 1,437 votes cast, participa- asset and financial burden. Determining the outcome of both tion has never been higher in the past 20 years, said Deputy Admin- ballots was a cinch due to the efPRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN ficiency of the municiaplity’s elecistrator Tom Clement. FRENCH IMMERSION The number shatters the Vander- tronic voting systems, said Clement. According to statistics, only two hoof by-election in 2010, when only Pre-registration for children who will be entering 630 people voted. Even in the 2008 people who voted in the by-election French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2013 will take place mayor's race, 1,367 people partici- didn't participate in the pool referon March 11-15, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. endum, and 124 people who voted pated. "It's the most we've ever had," in the referendum didn't bother with Parents requiring information regarding French the by-election. said Clement. Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of "That to me says most people In part, the municipality exW.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267. pected a higher turnout based on were there for the pool and the elec-
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The results of the Feb. 16 pool referendum were a big disappointment. As a resident of Cluculz Lake, a 25 per cent tax increase on lakefront properties is a lot more money than the average Area F resident will pay. The people I talked to from Area F that don’t own property in Cluculz Lake said the pool would only cost them $80 to $120, so they voted in favor of pool. In our case, the cost would be three to five times that amount, and as a pensioner on a fixed income, this increase and disparity is not fair. This referendum was rigged to pass as Cluculz Lake property owners were mostly only allowed one vote per owner if they weren’t fulltime resident. Yet, if a resident of Area F, you could get all residents over 18 to vote. The property owners on Bobtail Lake were not allowed a mail-in ballot and could not come to Cluculz Lake to vote. They had to drive into Vanderhoof, and if they did not have a spouse’s or co-owner’s consent to have the allotted one vote, you were not allowed to vote. The property owners and residents in Vanderhoof were all allowed one vote and if you owned property on Bobtail or Cluculz Lake, you could have another vote. That is neither democratic nor fair. I feel we were railroaded and bullied into paying more than what the average Area F taxpayer will pay towards a pool. I am not against a pool in Vanderhoof, however, I feel all rural areas should have been included in the vote. I suspect Vanderhoof council knew the referendum would fail with a fair vote. Comments made in the Feb. 19 edition of the Prince George Citizen by Mayor Gerry Thiessen of Vanderhoof truly offended me as we do support the community of Vanderhoof by spending thousands of dollars on food, meals, hardware, fuel, sporting goods, furniture and other supplies at businesses there. We, the property owners at Cluculz in the fire protection zone, feel we should not have been part of the vote or certainly not be used as a cash cow for bullies. The above statements bring me to the sad resolution that our family will no longer spend more money in Vanderhoof. I will encourage other property owners at Cluculz Lake to stop shopping in Vanderhoof unless some form of fairness is put in place to ensure the monetary value that we will pay for a pool, which we will never use and other rural area residents closer to the pool will use, without having to pay a 25 per cent tax increase is corrected. Be Fair. Don’t force us from our retirement home we worked all our life to have. Randy Holubosh Vanderhoof, B.C. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Cameron Ginn newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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The Don Cherry of TV science Tom Fletcher Black Press He has a white beard and a bully pulpit on CBC television, but he doesn’t use it to promote hockey fighting. Instead he sucker punches the oil and gas industry at every opportunity, with increasingly flagrant disregard for the rules of science. Public broadcasting referees keep their whistles in their pockets, wary of offending a legend. He’s David Suzuki, and he has evolved from geneticist to TV celebrity to his current role as the Don Cherry of Canadian science, an angry curmudgeon lashing out at his enemies. Earlier I wrote about Suzuki’s hit piece on the Alberta oil sands, featuring selective pollution studies and a celebrity turn by movie director James Cameron, who toured the alleged carbon crime scene in his personal jet helicopter. Suzuki’s latest Scud missile of misinformation was launched Feb. 7 on The Nature of Things. It’s called Shattered Ground, and it borrows heavily from earlier shock docs that target hydraulic fracturing for shale oil and gas. While clearly aimed at the surging shale gas industry in B.C., this hour-long program offers little about B.C.’s long history of gas development. Suzuki’s voice-over refers briefly to B.C.’s Oil and Gas Commission, insinuating it was set up as a pet regulator protecting the industry from stricter oversight. Mostly the show focuses on places like Dish, Texas and Dimock, Pennsylvania. The Texas segment talks about traces of neurotoxins in residents’ blood samples, blaming this on gas drilling and “fracking,” the new swear word of professional environmentalists. The evidence shows some people have these traces in their blood, but others don’t, which suggests that more likely sources are cigarettes or exposure to disinfectants.
Pennsylvania and Colorado are key stops for the anti-fracking crowd. For centuries there have been places known for methane dissolved in groundwater, typically from shallow coal seams. This is where you can find a rustic fellow to shake a jug of well water and touch his Bic lighter to it, producing a brief blue flame. The standard sequence moves to a sink and faucet, where a more impressive methane fireball is generated. Suzuki’s voice-over notes that this is the scene that really gets media attention. There’s no evidence that drilling caused it, but hey, it’s TV. Science, meet Hillbilly Handfishin’. Protest sequences take up much of the program. Moms rally against a gas well near a school in Erie, Pennsylvania, forcing evil Canadian corporation Encana to back off. An elderly Quebec woman sobs on camera, convinced that a nearby gas well will trigger a relapse of her cancer. One bit of local content is a segment on frackinginduced earthquakes, presented with sombre alarm by Ben Parfitt, go-to researcher for the anti-industry left in B.C. These are detectable by sensitive instruments, as is the case with some mining and other industrial activities, but according to the Oil and Gas Commission, they don’t do any actual harm. It should be noted that Suzuki doesn’t do much beyond reading a script on these shows. He has people to load up the propaganda weaponry, just as his ghostwriter in Toronto cranks out the relatively innocuous weekly columns that run in some Black Press publications. In fairness, most episodes of The Nature of Things are in the original spirit of the show. A recent program on an ancient Egyptian aquifer, voiced by Suzuki over National Geographic video footage, would be appropriate for a high school classroom. The same cannot be said for this anti-fracking screed, which is plainly and recklessly calculated to twist public opinion against a crucial B.C. industry.
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Kin Canada Kin Canada celebrated its 93 anniversary this year and in recognition B.C. proclaimed Feb. 20, 2013, as Kinsmen and Kinette Day and Feb. 17 to 23, 2013, is known as Kinsmen and Kinette Week. Kin Canada believes that each citizen would welcome the opportunity to pause and reflect with pride on the rich heritage of accomplishment throughout the 92 years Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs have existed in Canada, and with the express idea of honoring the local club and urges all citizens to salute their local Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs. Kin Canada is your chance to change lives! Kin clubs enable members to help others, address needs in their local community and develop transferable skills. Kin Canada offers you the opportunity to volunteer in your community with the flexibility to suit your work and personal schedules. Participate in individual and group projects chosen and organized by the Kin club. Participate in leadership and event management training and personal development programs and network with community and business leaders. For club contacts and additional information, contact Kin Canada national headquarters at volunteer@kincanada.ca or call 800.742.5546 ext. 201.
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Cancer Society needs volunteers The Canadian Cancer Society is actively recruiting volunteers for the 2013 Daffodil Campaign. April is Daffodil Month and we need community involvement to ensure the Daffodil Campaign events are successful. Approximately 2 in 5 people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, which translates to around 23,300 British Columbians every year. By supporting the Canadian Cancer Society community outreach and fundraising campaigns, donors and volunteers make it possible for those who are diagnosed to: - stay at Cancer Lodges located in Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George - access a toll free information line, 1.888.939.3333, and peer support programs - attend Camp Goodtimes, a camp for children who have had cancer and their siblings The Canadian Cancer Society also: - supports ongoing research into cancer causes and the development of improved diagnostics and treatments - facilitates continued community outreach to educate and promote
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Donations Needed Nechako Valley Search and Rescue and The Omineca Express are asking for your help! Due to the recent break-in and theft of communication and navigation equipment from the Nechako Valley SAR truck, we are requesting donations to help replace this essential equipment for our SAR responses. Please see the front page story in the Omineca Express December 12, 2012 for more information. Nechako Valley SAR has been approved for a gaming grant which will allow us to replace the stolen radios, but we are looking for financial support to replace the GPS units and compasses. Please drop off any donation at the Omineca Express office or at Fountain Tire. Nechako Valley SAR is not only a huge asset to our own community but also responds provincially where and when SAR resources are needed. The radios, GPS units and compasses are essential during any SAR call out, and replacing these losses are our current highest priority. The members of Nechako Valley SAR thank the provincial government of BC for the gaming grant, and all the community members who have expressed support for us.
Blackwater Gold Project Federal Funding Available The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making available $71,400 to support public participation in the federal environmental assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project located in British Columbia. Funding will be provided to eligible individuals and groups to enable their participation in upcoming steps of the environmental assessment such as consultation related to the Environmental Impact Statement and consultation on the draft Environmental Assessment Report. To apply for funding or for more information on the project and the environmental assessment process, visit the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (registry reference number 80017) or contact the Participant Funding Program at PFP.PAFP@ceaa-acee.gc.ca or by calling 1-866-582-1884. Applications received by March 22, 2013 will be considered. Funding recipients will be announced at a later date. New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 100 kilometres south of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. As proposed, the project would produce 60,000 tonnes per day of gold and silver ore, over a mine life of 17 years. As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Agency is conducting a federal environmental assessment of this project. This project is being assessed using a science-based approach. If the project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to be subject to Canada’s strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement and follow-up and increased fines.
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Northern Gateway will be one of the safest energy pipelines because it’s been designed by engineers, safety experts and the people of British Columbia.
y intention is to ma make ke the North her ern n Ga Gate tewa way y Pi Pipe peli line ne the strongestt and saf afes estt off its es ts kind in Can people of British Columbia have told us that we must exceed safety standards if it is to cross this beautiful province. We’ve heard their concerns and have continually incorporated their feedback into our plans. We have added $500 million in extra safety measures–like thicker pipe, more isolation valves, meticulous pipeline construction techniques, and plans for around the clock monitoring by real people, in real time, with sophisticated technology.
We will use thicker pipe... Northern Gateway pipe will have an average thickness of 0.80 inches. That’s 20% over and above current Canadian safety standard requirements for the Northern Gateway Project. The pipe will be even thicker when it crosses major rivers and tributaries. It will be welded with exacting precision and its integrity checked using ultrasonic inspection and hydrostatic testing methods. And to ensure safe operation, the frequency of high resolution, in-line inspection surveys will be increased across the entire pipeline system by a minimum of 50% over and above current practices.
We will respect wildlife habitats and migration routes... To address concerns from the public that the construction of the pipeline will affect the environment, we have pledged to build it in such a way that natural wildlife habitats, migration routes and fish spawning sites will be respected. During the building phase, disturbances will be kept to a minimum by having construction vehicles access most of the pipeline using existing forestry roads. Instead of building all new bridge structures, it will use existing watercourse crossings where possible. When construction is completed on each section, soil will be returned and shrubs and grasses native to the region will be planted. If any large trees are removed to make way for the pipeline, a new tree will be planted in another location as part of Enbridge’s commitment to plant a tree for every tree we remove to build our projects.
We will practice and be prepared for incidents... Our goal is always zero spills. To help achieve that, the pipeline will be monitored from the air and the ground and routinely inspected inside and out to identify and address any integrity issues. But that doesn’t mean we will not prepare for an incident. We will adhere to world-leading practices for oil spill response and recovery systems. Emergency response equipment and training will be provided and constantly updated and upgraded. Training exercises with our own operations personnel and local emergency providers will be conducted on a regular basis. Can we guarantee that there will never be a significant pipeline failure? Our original pledge to build a safe pipeline combined with further enhancements made after hearing the concerns of British Columbians puts us closer than any other pipeline system in the world to providing that guarantee.
Discover more about our rigorous design and safety standards and join the conversation at
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It’s a path to delivering energy safely.
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Did you know that Sinkut View school is raising pigs? It’s true! With the help of our great neighbours we have purchased two pigs. The piglets are living in a pen in our neighbour’s backyard on Sinkut View Road. We will be feeding all of our food waste to the pigs. Since our hot lunch program generates more compostable food waste then we are able to compost this is a great solution! With the addition of the salad bar we anticipate we will have even more food to be fed to the pigs or composted. Submitted
Girl Guides go global As parents, we’re hyper aware of the importance of giving girls a global perspective. Our world is more connected than ever - news from around the world reaches us in a nanosecond and what happens in one corner of the globe can impact our daily lives. So it’s important to give girls the tools they’ll need to make sense of it all. That’s where Girl Guides of Canada comes in. Each year on Feb. 22, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe celebrate World Thinking Day, joining together to take action on issues affecting our world. It’s a time to not only build girls’ interests in the wider world, but also to consider the lives of other girls around the world. Girl Guides’ handson programming sparks girls’ interest in the greater world. Through fun activities and dynamic discussions, the goal is to increase girls’ awareness about the wider world, promote cross-cultural understanding and educate girls on global issues that will inspire them to take action. Every year, girls from across Canada take part in Girl Guides of Canada’s international travel program, whether it’s hiking the Swiss Alps, bringing the voice of
girls to the United Nations or helping to build a school in Costa Rica. Guiding’s travel program is a great way to meet other remarkable girls, develop valuable leadership skills, gain confidence and develop a new perspective on the world. Empowering, challenging and engaging girls -- that’s what today’s Girl Guides is all about. And with 90,000
members from coast to coast to coast, Guiding is va ibrant force in Canadian communities. Girl Guiding is also making its mark on the global stage. As a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, we’re part of the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women around the world, with 10 million members in 145 countries.
Through Girl Guides, girls learn that individual actions can have a global impact. After all, it’s in our Promise to “take action for a better world.” And when girls see the difference they can make, they become more confident and connected to the world around them. Want your daughter to be part of something bigger? Check out girlguides.ca for more information.
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A decade of careful planning The Gateway pipeline is a state-of-theart project, in terms of safety and environmental sensitivity. And I can assure you that doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it’s taken more than 10 years of extensive, careful, and diligent planning to ensure Gateway is one of the safest, most environmentally responsible projects of its kind. Our team of engineers and scientists has taken great pains to ensure that the proposed pipeline route is almost entirely made up of pre-existing corridors of activity, such as logging roads, forestry roads, cut lines, or other “previously disturbed” areas. Our engineers, and experts familiar with B.C.’s terrain, have also spent years using the most advanced technology available to identify and mitigate any potential geohazard risks — such as landslides, rock fall, avalanches, seismic issues, and marine clays. We’ve worked hard to minimize the risks, and ensure the safest pipeline route possible, with extra measures such as deeper pipe burial, tunnels, and special pipe design. Last summer, we also announced a $500-million package of enhancements to make an already extremely safe project even safer. Those safety measures included: boosting the overall wall thickness of the pipeline; fitting the pipeline with dual-leak detection
analysis systems; bumping up the frequency of in-line inspection surveys to a minimum of 50 per cent above current standards; adding nearly 100 remotely operated isolation valves, bringing the total to 264; and staffing of all our pump stations 24/7. The planning doesn’t stop, either. Working with environmental groups, First Nations communities, and government agencies, our engineering team is constantly refining the route — with nearly two dozen amendments to date. Safety and respect for the environment have been our primary considerations in charting the Gateway pipeline route over the past 10 years. And that’s not about to change.
Janet Holder Executive Vice President Western Access Enbridge Inc.
It’s more than a pipeline. It’s a path to a stronger economy. Join the conversation at
northerngateway.ca
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It’s more than a pipeline. It’s a path to delivering energy safely. ©2013 Northern Gateway Pipelines Inc. Join the conversation at northerngateway.ca ©2012 Northern Gateway Pipelines Inc.
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First Class honour roll (3.5 tp 3.99 GPA): Grade 8 Megan Baher, Charlie Borek, Kelson Fines, Chloe Friesen, Nolan Gulbranson, Dylan HansenMartin, Tykenn Kilpatrick, Rylin Kusler, Faith Lawson, Dixon Loewen, Ewan Miles, Jonathan Mueller, Tahlea Perry, Leah Pippy, Mya Rancier, Melanie Rodgers, Daulton Swanson, Dezirae Wall, Jared Wiens, Amber Zielke Grade 9 Annika Dauphinais, Cody Derksen, Kassidy Dick, Maria Ebbott, Trent Emel, Lachlan Fantillo,Kent Fehr, Hannah Fraser, Alicia Harder, Angela Kulchar, Olin Mazereeuw, Sara Montague, Jordan Ogier, Tate Page, Shelby Park, Kiah Persson, Samantha Pratt, Catherine Stier, Graeme Thiessen, Mikaela Turner, Kaitlyn Verduzco Grade 10 Melanie Bokvist, Emile Caron, TC Chaisson, Dakota Clapperton, Nicole Egli, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Brittany Freitas, Katie Friesen, David Goretzky, Angela Harkins, Rryzel Montederamos, Sammy Morrill, Meghan Ziler Grade 11 Maraya Cooper, Kyle Dauphinais, Emily Fraser, Cleo Harper, Darby Millard, Shelby Oe, Mayson Schumann, Ryan Van Dijk, Kortnie Vassallo Grade 12 Elijah Anderson, Visal Ebbott, Nick Hildebrand, Sheyanne Sundahl, Payden Weaver Second Class honour roll (3.0 to 3.49 GPA): Grade 8 Samantha Briere, Dawson Currie, Tanner Dykstra, Emily Eggleton, Joshua Friesen, Joseph Her-
Province to update voters list Elections B.C. is looking for voters to make sure they are on the registered voters list for the upcoming provincial election. The 2013 Provincial General Election will take place in May. Elections B.C. will be mailing out notices to 1.9 million residential addresses on Feb. 25, 2013, to get residents to register or update their information, including removing people from the address who are no longer there. Voters can do this online at www.elections.bc.ca/ovr, or by calling Elections B.C. at 1.800.661.8683. Starting March 6, election officials will be setting up at shopping malls, commu-
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Trinity is a 7 year old spayed Cane Corso. Her large frame and physical attributes may make her seemingly intimidating, but Trinity is a loving dog who is gentle and sweet and eager to become a member of someone’s family. Trinity is a senior female who still has enough energy to keep the whole household active. She enjoys going for walks, pulling slightly, but is well mannered. She is playful both with people and other dogs and still enjoys playing with toys in the backyard. Trinity is very quiet and would make a loving companion, laying peacefully at your feet between bouts of fetch. She will need a confident, experienced guardian who can handle her large size and who will work on her leash manners. She should also go into a home with neither cats nor small dogs, as her large paws and playful nature may be intimidating to smaller animals. Trinity is aging like a classic beauty, however, time may wear on her hips as she ages, so lifelong vet care is necessary. Please consider making Trinity a member of your family as she is as deserving of a lifelong, loving home, as she is large.
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Principal’s honour roll (4.00 GPA): Grade 8 Felicia Brooks, James deVos, Matthew Ebert, Kaimi Giesbrecht, Isabella Hampson, Jessica Hartwig, Bridian James-Schneider, Rayea Johnson, Destiny Johnston, Mari Knox, Calvin Li, Kaelan Lobelle, Anna Martens, Kimberly McGregor, Beth Mushumanski, Dylan Parent, Brittany Penner, Bianca Pittman, Brooklyn Read, Sidney Thiessen, Alyssa Wale, Reed Wiens Grade 9 Jordan Andres, Sydney Andres, Sydney Askeland, Bradley Bieganski, Madysen Blattner, Abigale Delisle, Sahej Dhak, Alison Eggleton, Rebecca Federau, Emma Floris, Wyatt Giesbrecht, Lane Hampson, Chance Harper, Douw Klopper, Matteo Koehmstedt, Sara McBride, Ryshel McKee, Jessica Sewell, Eric Silver, Alaina Sommerville, Kelseigh Sommerville, Taryn Stephen, Taylor Vassallo, Taylor Westbrook, Grade 10 Samira Aebischer, Simon Bach, Tristal Buller, Alison Desmarais, Sarah Ebert, Carrie Li, Katie Martins, Lane Mazereeuw, Meghan Naka, Alexander Nemethy, Jayden Syrota, Caleb Wale Grade 11 Abigail Allred, Jason Chu, Maddison Fantillo, Jade Ginter, Kirsten Hales, Caryn Kindt, Travis Kurucz, Brianna Loewen, Brittney Martens, Laura McGregor, Teigan Miller-Gauthier, Tessa Weaver Grade12 Julianna Brooker, Natalia Goretzky, Rebecca Hernandez, Kelsey Hutchinson, Ashli Oe, Krystle Roblyer, Shaylene Syrota, Justine Yee
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APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH Calling all Community Members The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to join the Daffodil Campaign in your community. Call 1-800-811-5666 or email volunteernorth@bc.cancer.ca.
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Cancer and the diet Some modifications to the diet can promote a healthier you and help you to avoid, fight or avoid developing cancer. Eating well builds your body using the best materials present. Since cancer develops from damaged and or broken down cells, your best method to prevent this is to make sure your body has the best available for cell growth. If you eat plenty of junk food, you’re giving your body junk to build with, if you build with junk your structure won’t do so well under pressure or stress which can eat away at that foundation (today’s world is filled with pressure and stress that only hinders the body when it is in that position too often). Making sure you have the right building blocks makes it easier for your body to build a great foundation for a healthy body, so that when stress or pressure, illness or troubles poke at the foundation ...it will be solid and your body will better be able to handle any problems before they become unmanageable. Here are some general guidelines: · Alcohol consumption is associated with higher risks of cancer in the mouth, throat and even breast. · Being overweight can also put your risk for developing cancer higher than average. · Eating well and being physically active are great ways to promote health and protect yourself against some illnesses. ·
Fruit and vegetables have generally been associated with reduced risk for a number of different cancers. Make sure to eat foods that are clean, washed, properly prepped (refer to an earlier article about the dirty dozen and refresh your knowledge on the foods that are most often contaminated)
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Fiber is the most often forgotten food. (Refer to an earlier article about the different types of fiber consumption and their benefits) fiber helps to keep the bowel regular, as well as absorb some toxins, move out material that may be simply sitting in the colon (which can be bad in itself) this simple activity of keeping the bowels regular is enough to aid in proper health, as it removes toxins, and keeps them from sitting in the colon to heighten the risk of developing eg. Colon cancers.
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High consumption of red meat and inadequate folic acid intake have also been associated with increased risk of colon cancer.
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No decision yet on aviation program cancellation CNC. There are currently no students registered in the aviation program at the Vanderhoof campus and only one student taking business courses related to aviation at the Prince George campus. There is only one applicant for the aviation program for Sep-
Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The future of the Aviation Business Diploma Program at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) is up in the air. The program has been offered at the Vanderhoof campus since September of last year in partnership with Guardian Aerospace in Vanderhoof, but has only ever had one student. There were incorrect reports the program was cancelled, but this has in fact not yet been determined. However, the college board will be looking at the aviation program, as well as many other budget related decisions, at upcoming board
tember 2013. “Given the extremely low numbers, it would be irresponsible for the college not to look at the cost of delivering the aviation program in Vanderhoof during this time of fiscal restraint and a projected $1 million budget shortfall,” Heidt said. “However,
no official decision on the future of the aviation program has been made.” CNC in Vanderhoof still has flight simulators, according to Heidt, and may be looking at offering different course options to make use of the technology.
If you Currently Subscribe to The Vanderhoof CNC campus is equipped with two flight simulators and may look at offering different course options to make use of the Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express technology. meetings Feb. 22 and March 22, with final decisions on the 201314 budget being made at the April 26 board meeting.
“It is important to note that CNC is dealing with a projected $1 million shortfall for next year’s budget, which means the
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CNC tuitions to increase The College of New Caledonia is raising tuitions by up to two per cent this fall. The move, determined by the CNC Board of Governors on Friday, Feb. 22, is predicted to generate about $100,000, depending on enrollment and final approval by the government. “It will help, but we still have some work to do to submit a balanced budget,” said CNC President John Bowman. The college is working to resolve a predicted $1 million budget shortfall for the 2013 and 2014 fiscal year due to rising costs and overall funding that has not kept pace. Colleges are required by provincial legislation to plan for a balanced budget every year, which means changes to the budget are necessary in order to deal with the projected shortfall. The board heard preliminary options for dealing with the projected shortfall, which included a combination of reduced expenditures, reallocations of unused budgets, and inclusion of deferred and other revenues in the budget, as well as a limited number of early retirement incentives and voluntary severance packages. Final approval for the operating budget will occur at a board meeting on April 26. The college solved a $2.3-million projected budget shortfall in 2012 and 2013, and submitted a $48 million balanced operating budget.
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The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)
NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN 1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)
250-567-4960
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Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Making Jesus known
567-3107
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
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iDiDalaP4CanCer....Next meeting at the Vhf Firehall March 12, 7pm. *** Fort FraSer Fire DePt annUal Meeting...Sunday March 3, 2013 @ 7pm, Fort Fraser Fire Hall. Please come out and support your local fire department. Any help that you can give would be appreciated. There are many benefits to becoming a local fire fighter. We hope to see some new faces at the meeting. *** tHe VanDerHooF PUBliC liBrarY genealogY ClUB 2013 PreSentationS... Mar. 14th @ 7pm - Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree – presented by Karla Mork. apr. 11th @ 7pm - Presentations by Club Members “My Most Exciting Genealogy Discovery”. May 9th @ 7pm - Trace Your Roots with DNA. Meetings are held in the Vanderhoof Public Library multi-purpose room. Please use the east rear entrance. Everyone is Welcome! *** let’S get groWing! garDening WorkSHoPS presented by the Vanderhoof Public Library in partnership with the Nechako Valley Food Network. gardening Workshops – Opportunities to learn from the following local gardeners. thurs. Mar. 21st Composting: Tips & Tricks – Facilitator: Richard Burkholder May – t.B.a. Container Gardening – Facilitator: Brenda Devauld Programs begin at 7:00pm in the Vanderhoof Public Library multi-purpose room *** lego ClUB We have the Lego, you bring the ideas, a weekly drop-in program that’s fun for all ages. Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 until Mar. 12th. All programs at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VolUnteerS neeDeD.... Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Sheila 570-2467 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** VanDerHooF SeniorS ConneCteD is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-5670623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** BaDMinton... Thursday nights at 8pm, NVSS Gym. All welcome.
Way to Go Sinkut View! We raised $1009.07 at our Families for Families fundraiser on Friday February 8. In Vanderhoof we have two employees of School District #91 whose children are currently undergoing treatment at Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. At Sinkut View we decided to celebrate British Columbia’s first Family Day by having a fundraising lunch for our school and other schools in the district. Nicole Arnold, Jo-Anne Kellam, Shamra McCreery and Theresa Philips prepared a dinner of lasagna, caesar salad, and dinner roll for 240 people! The staff and students at Sinkut View would like to thank the following: The Vanderhoof Co-op for DONATING the ground beef for the sauce. Mrs. Jill French for donating all the plates. Marty Floris for setting up the gym for lunch and his work setting up the new Salad Bar that we purchased through a Salad Bar Equipment Grant from Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation. Kate Bick and Theresa Philips for “lending:” their ovens to help bake lasagna. Chris Arnold, Mrs. Simone Swanson for helping to make the sauce on Thursday. Theresa Philips, Shamra Thiessen and Jo-Anne Kellam for delivering the lunches. And finally a huge thank you to our Sinkut View Family; staff, students, and parents for their part in this great event! Submitted *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker Monday and Thursday afternoons. We also have cards or bingo on Wendesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VanDerHooF PUBliC liBrarY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** StUart neCHako Manor ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 *** tHe nortHSiDe WoMen’S inStitUte...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 5679705. *** VHF HoSPiCe SoCietY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program
that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** tHe FooD Bank... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue. *** BaDMinton at FleSS gYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** tHe VanDerHooF CanCer SUPPort groUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** enDako Hall SoCietY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** tHe YelloWHeaD DraFt HorSe aSSoCiation...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** neCHako QUilterS gUilD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** tHe FraSer QUilterS gUilD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HoSPiCe tree oF liFe... is
to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** tHe FraSer lake CanCer SUPPort groUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** neCHako ValleY HiStoriCal SoCietY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VanDerHooF 899 air CaDet SQUaDron...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** aa Meeting... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 5678087 or 567-4588 *** FraSer lake aa MeetingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** St. JoHn HoSPital aUXiliarY SoCietY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 5679759 - New members welcome. *** VanDerHooF liBrarY HoUrS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates SALE 1 March 16, 2013 Saturday @ 11:00 am. Coast Inn of the West Banquet Room, 4620 Lakelse Ave, Terrace, BC ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS: Couch & loveseat’s, bedroom suites, bunk beds, rocking chairs, dining room suites & china hutch’s, new glass top coffee & end tables, inlaid antique claw foot coffee table, other misc. coffee tables & end tables, antique bar, Victorian chairs, misc. kitchen chairs & occasional chairs, roll top desk, corner hutch, display cabinets, leather Wingback chair & ottoman. There is a supply of misc. antique items, overstuffed recliners. ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes, sleigh bells, collars, hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Large selection of Native Art including hides, drums, facemasks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, paddles, selection of framed painted art & pictures. BANK NOTE & COINS: Large selection of coins collections & Sets, individual coins & bank notes, US, Canadian & other country coins. HOUSEHOLD & MISC COLLECTABLE’S: Dolls, clocks, floor & table lamps, candelabra’s, fiddle & other misc. musical instruments, brass music stand, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, glassware & vases, Antique horn, swords, display pistol, carvings, oil lamps, watches, jewelry, military medals. This sale has a large & excellent quantity of new and used items, antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future advertising as there are more items to come. Please view website for pictures of all scheduled sales. Consignments welcome. If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auction. Condition of Sale. Terms: cash & cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a concession on Site. SALE 2 Antiques, Furnishings & Collectibles Auction. April 20, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Francios Lake Hall, Francios Lake, BC. South of Burns Lake, Intersection of Hwy 35 & Colleymount Road. SALE 3 Industrial Machinery, Equipment & Tool Auction. May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, Topley, BC. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle. Any question Please Contact:
ENGLISH Bull Terrier puppies, (Don Cherry dog), CKC, CH bloodlines, Ex Family pet, $2000 (604) 853-4273
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Village of Fraser Lake JOB POSTING SUMMER GROUNDS KEEPER (4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE) Duration of the position: April 29, 2013 to August 30, 2013 Wage: $16.97 per hour Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm May include minimal overtime Requirements: ❏ Enrolled in Post-Secondary education program for September 2013. ❏ Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence ❏ Physically capable to perform the job duties Duties: Plant flowers, mow grass, clean park washrooms, paint, rake, and other duties as may be assigned. Application Deadline: April 5, 2012 Applications submitted to: Village of Fraser Lake Box 430 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Phone: 250-699-6257 Fax: 250-699-6469 Email: clinton.mauthe@fraserlake.ca
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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION”
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO ELECTORAL AREA “F” (VANDERHOOF RURAL) VANDERHOOF SWIMMING POOL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 1644, 2012
$695 - $725
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
STAMP collector looking to buy stamps and whole collections. Email: swisshouse@shaw.ca
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I, Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, hereby proclaim the following results of the referendum held on February 16, 2013:
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YES Regional District of Bulkley- 585 Nechako Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) Vanderhoof Swimming Pool Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1644, 2012
Request for Proposals: Catering Service
NO TOTAL VOTES 472
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Given under my hand at Burns Lake, B.C. this 20th day of February, 2013.
Nechako Valley Community Services Society is seeking an experienced contractor to prepare and serve daily lunch and supper meals to tenants in the dining hall at Riverside Place Seniors Supportive Housing Complex. Approximately 15 lunches (served from 11:30am) and 27 suppers (at 5:00pm). Enjoy use of our fully-equipped industrial kitchen. Volunteers may be recruited to supplement manpower. Proposals will be reviewed according to overall best value, quality of food and customer service. For more information contact: Fiona Lamprecht, Site Administrator at 250-944-0490. Email your letter of Expression of Interest to Áamprecht#nvcss.ca by 4:30pm Thursday 28th February 2013.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Omineca Express
What Is Bullying? • Bullying is an abuse of power. • Bullying is hostile or aggressive behaviour that harms the victim. • Bullying thrives in a climate of secrecy and fear. • Bullying is repeated negative behaviour towards someone else.
Types of Bullying Physical Bullying: fighting, kicking, punching, hitting, pushing, pinching, and moving in close on the victim’s space. Verbal Bullying: using words to hurt a person’s feelings in the form of teasing, swearing, spreading rumours about the person or their family. Visual Bullying: using graffiti, rude gestures, writing threatening letters or passing notes around or using SMS messages. Emotional Bullying: hiding another child’s things or tormenting them to get a reaction. Exclusion: deliberately leaving someone out of a game, ignoring them or not letting them into a group.
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It started in September 2007, when two teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up for a younger student. David Shepherd and Travis Price, both in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student at their school who had been bullied and threatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. They decided they should do something about it and bought 50 pink shirts and tank tops to wear to school the next day. They also went online to round up support for their anti-bullying cause, which they dubbed a “sea of pink.” It worked. The next day, dozens of students were outfitted with the discount shirts, but even better, hundreds of students showed up wearing their own pink clothes, some from head to toe. The bullies were reportedly never heard from again. This year, Feb. 27 is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual antibullying event that started after the nowfamous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign. The need for awareness and action against bullying remains as strong as ever say those involved in the pink event, including radio station CKNW, Black Press, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, and London Drugs, where people can buy the official pink shirts for 2013. “Awareness of what bullying is and understanding that it hurts is important,” says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver president and CEO Carolyn Tuckwell. “It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyone, whether in school, after school or in the workplace.” According to www.bullyingcanada.ca,
Stand up for others. Stand up for yourself.
as many as 25 per cent of children in Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others, while a 2004 study published in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying. It is important to recognize what bullying is, and that it happens in many forms – verbally, socially, physically and online
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday Feb 27th (cyber bullying), says Tuckwell. “By wearing pink, people show they’re making that commitment, to not let bullying happen,” she says. Tuckwell and others emphasize that the pink shirt is secondary to raising awareness about bullying and getting people involved. B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to bullying. From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who jumped off the Patullo Bridge and killed himself after leaving a note
There is nothing to fear except fear itself.
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
behind blaming the constant bullying he endured at school, to Mission’s Dawn-Marie Wesley, 14, who committed suicide by hanging herself after relentless bullying, to Port Coquitlam’s Amanda Todd, 15, who killed herself after posting a video on YouTube talking about her experiences with cyber bullying, there are countless told and untold stories that remain horrific. The provincial government has taken steps to address bullying in recent years, including a Ministry of Education resource brochure for parents in 14 languages that can be found online at www.bced.gov. bc.ca/sco. Net proceeds benefit the CKNW Orphans Fund in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer programs that foster self-esteem, social engagement, academic success, inclusion, acceptance, respect for self and others, and connection to community. The CKNW Orphans Fund is committed to enhancing the lives of children with physical, mental and social challenges living in BC communities. The fund includes children who are bullied under the scope of the fund’s work, because these children will need extra support for their development.
For more information and resources on bullying:
www.mychildsafety.net www.pinkshirtday.ca www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/ www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/uf4870.html www.bullyingcanada.ca
You do not need anyone’s permission to be your true self. Remember always — that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.