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The Fraser Institute released their annual report on the performance of schools across the province and received mixed grades from local educators. Of the 853 elementary schools included in the report, St. Joseph’s school finished in 13th place, with a score of 9.9/10, behind 12 Lower Mainland schools tied for first place. Last year St. Joseph’s scored 8.9 and was ranked 38th out of 703 schools. “Are we pleased with our
ranking, yes,” Rosemary McKenzie, principal at St. Joseph’s Catholic School said. “But it doesn’t mean other schools in the district or in the province aren’t meeting the educational needs of their students. “I think the public should really know that.” Muheim Memorial elementary school finished in 58th place with a score of 8.7, up from 177th place last year with a score of 7.1. The report puts Walnut Park in 597th place, down from 472th place in the last report. Walnut Park scored 5/10, down from 5.3 in the previous
report. “We don’t pay a lot of attention to the Fraser Institute [School Report Cards],” Superintendent of Schools for School District 54 Chris van der Mark said. “It is what it is. “It uses one snapshot of information and imposes things that may or may not be statistically relevant, depending on how you look at it.” The scores are determined in part based on Foundation Skills Assessment scores, for reading writing and numeracy, from Grade 4 and Grade 7. See REPORT on p. A4
Susan Gail Leuenberger of Houston was sentenced to three years in federal prison plus one year concurrent on criminal charges of theft and fraud by B.C. provincial judge Calvin Struyk last Thursday. Leuenberger is also prohibited from any bookkeeping or authoritative financial activities for five years, unless under the supervision of an employer with full knowledge of her past criminal activity. The sentence comes more than eight years after Leuenberger was found guilty in civil court for the same offences and ordered to repay more than $600,000 to Kyah Industies Ltd. Leuenberger, who has never been a registered or chartered accountant, was contracted by Kyah in the late 1990s to bookkeep for the Moricetown logging company. Pleasant Valley Accounting, Leuenberger’s business, came under investigation after Kyah’s accounts were frozen in 2004 because Leuenberger failed to properly submit Kyah’s records to Revenue Canada. The PVA records documented more than 60 cheques drawn from Kyah payable to either PVA or a third party. The cheques totalled more than $600,000, all found to have gone directly to PVA. “In my view each of those transactions would have required a decision to perpetrate fraud or theft from Kyah,” Judge Struyk said in his decision last Thusday. Kyah, not to be confused with Kyahwood Forest Products, is owned by the Moricetown Band. Lucy Gagnon, Moricetown band manager, is relieved to have a sentence handed down. “It’s been such a long time,” Gagnon said, adding she was also disappointed. “For a company that’s still struggling it’s too bad that there will be no monetary restitution.” Part of the reason Leuenberger received such a long sentence is due to maintaining her innocence, despite being found guilty in both civil and criminal court previously. Leuenberger was found to have altered bookkeeping records after the investigation into her activities had begun and would later provide no credible reason for doing so, Struyk said. See FRAUD on p. A2
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If Leuenberger was found said. to have taken money she was Crown prosecutor, due a conditional sentence, Stephen Cooke, outlined such as, house arrest or several cases where people community service would convicted of theft or fraud have been over $600,000 “Mrs. Leuenberger were sentenced possible. “Mrs. than was in a very simi- more Leuenberger four years. was in a Lawson lar situation to an very similar also submitted in-house booksituation to a list of an in-house keeper. She began community bookkeeper,” organizations Judge Struyk taking advantage of that his client said. was involved the company be- in, such as, “She began taking cause she realized Houston’s advantage of chamber of she could.” the company commerce, because she teaching -Judge Calvin Struyk realized she english as could.” a second Judge language and Struyk addressed being treasurer for various proportionality, ensuring the organizations. time is equal to the societal But Judge Struyk did not wrong, in his findings. view these as mitigating any “Conditional sentences potential sentence. are only appropriate when “Mrs. Leuenberger the accused stands to serve presents, to the court, some two years less a day,” Struyk real contradictions,” Struyk
Her attorney, Ian Lawson, who is bound to mount a defense in the name of a fair trial, brought some points to Judge Struyk to attempt to avoid jail for his client. Lawson attempted to set his client’s case apart from other fraud cases because Leuenberger was hired on contract as opposed to salary, therefore making it difficult to quantify what was stolen and what was, in fact, rightfully claimed. “For seven years my client was Kyah Industries in its entirety,” Lawson said. “All non-logging operations were done by my client, so this is a very different animal.” Lawson also insisted that, by his calculations, Leuenberger was paid $1,300 per month to manage, bookkeep and act as lone administrator for her time with Kyah.
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said. “The fact that the defendant has no criminal record and has been a contributing and otherwise trustworthy member of the community is not necessarily mitigating, as it is that reputation that may act as a cover for fraudulent activity.” Struyk added that her community involvement should be recognized as beneficial, but in the end could find no reason to decide in favour of Leuenberger. “This type of offense requires a jail sentence,” he said. “The fraud itself was committed over a number of years and didn’t draw suspicion.” The fact that Leuenberger didn’t have a complex method to defraud Kyah did little to dissuade jail time, as well. “The fraud was simple, but effective,” Struyk said.
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The Town of Smithers is going ahead with the leasehold subdivision of the land surrounding the regional airport. A marketing plan for the subdivision is prepared and is expected to be made public in the coming weeks. “Once we get [the marketing plan] rolling we’ll know more about how much interest is out there from different companies and hopefully we’ll see some building happening,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “Our intention at the airport is to generate economic activity and tax base.” At the March 5 Council of the Whole meeting, Shawn Sutherland, from EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., spoke about the pros and cons of leasing the land versus selling it. Sutherland spoke in favour of leasing the land, in “the pursuit of financial selfsufficiency.” Councillor Mark Bandstra brought up the idea of only selling a certain percentage of the land and leasing the rest to attract the most
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interest in the properties as some businesses may only want to purchase the property. This is a conversation that will be ongoing once council is able to gauge the interest generated by the leasehold subdivision, Bachrach said. Mike Sawyer, president of Net Zero Structures Ltd., said he has had discussions with airport manager Rob Blackburn about setting up his business on the airport lands. Currently, he needs to find light industrial land for his shop, a zoning
option not yet available at the airport that is in very high demand around Smithers. Sawyer said he would look at leasing if the zoning was changed and the right terms were available. During a recent trip to Terrace, Sawyer said he noticed the amount of available light industrial land available there. If Smithers is looking to entice some of this type of industry to set up shop here, they have a lot of catching up to do, he said. “Terrace is way
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Bachrach said. “Whether the airport is the right spot for that, I’m not sure.” In the 2013 budget, $150,000 has been earmarked for sanitary sewer main installations to permit the leasehold subdivision along Harvard Way.
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N EWS Report card ignores complexity REPORT from A1 Some additional factors included in the Fraser Institute calculations are the percentage of students performing below expectations and the percentage of students not writing the test. “It’s their criteria, not ours,” van der Mark said. Of the six FSA categories, for Grade 4 and Grade 7, St. Joseph’s scored higher than Muheim in four of the categories, had a smaller proportion of students perform below expectations and a smaller percentage of students not writing the FSA exams. Looking only at the FSA scores, van der Mark said all of the elementary schools in SD54 perform at or above the provincial average for the FSA. “I’m extremely proud of the work all of our teachers do and I would put them up against the level of instruction anywhere,” van der Mark said.
“You walk into any of our schools on any given day and your going to see some fantastic teaching and learning and you’re going to see some happy kids.” Chris van der Mark SD54 Superintendent
van der Mark also noted SD54 has hosted educators of international renown to share their expertise with teachers in the school district. In addition to imparting their expertise, van der Mark said the visiting experts always leave commenting on how impressed by the level of teaching and learning they witnessed in the classrooms. “In our world that’s a far more representative assessment of what is happening across the district,” he said.
“The Fraser Institute certainly doesn’t know the complexity or make up of our schools,” van der Mark said. “They’re all different and they change year to year.” “Some years the
classes are stronger,” McKenzie said. New Hazelton elementary school finished in 766th place with a score of 3.7. HES was not included in the previous report card. Lake Kathlyn and Telkwa elementary schools were not included in the report. From van der Mark’s perspective, the Fraser Institute report overlooks a key element. “You walk into any of our schools on any given day and your going to see some fantastic teaching and learning and you’re going to see some happy kids,” van der Mark said.
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen wants to give northwest B.C. residents a voice. With multiple energy and mining projects flooding northern B.C. in recent years, Cullen said he’s heard time and time again that residents don’t feel they have a say in the process. Cullen hopes to change all that with his region-wide Renewal Northwest Tour, which stops in Smithers March 14. “With tens of billions of dollars in resource investment expected in northwest B.C. by the end of the decade, communities need to be a key part of the discussion if these projects are to
gain social license to proceed,” Cullen said. “We recognize the need for job creation here and we want to do it right.” “We want to be welcoming, we want to be open for business, yet on our own terms so there’s a sense of empowerment.” The tour, New Projects, New Challenges, New Opportunities, aims to engage residents on how to define and evaluate the key factors that make a good project for the northwest, influence what projects go ahead, create sustainable rather than boom or bust economies and ensure area residents benefit from responsible resource development. Also in attendance at the
Smithers meeting will be community organizations like the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Community College and representatives from the Town of Smithers, Cullen said. The first forum was held in Prince Rupert Feb. 17 and the tour wraps up with a stop in Hazelton in April or May. “What’s been very good about things so far is the diversity that has been in the rooms,” he said. “We’re not speaking to one side of the issues or the other.” The Renewal Northwest Tour stops at Northwest Community College on March 14 in the Gathering Place from 7 to 9 p.m.
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t may come as no surprise to some and many likely agree with comments made last week by Prime Minister Stephen Harper shortly after the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. After offering his condolences to the citizens of Venezuela, Harper said in a statement, “At this key juncture, I hope the people of Venezuela can now build for themselves a better, brighter future based on the principles of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.” I wonder if anyone else sees the irony in this statement, Harper criticizing another leader for a lack of principles of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. Freedom Let’s ask the scientists working for the federal government how they perceive freedom of speech. Let’s ask Conservative backbenchers if they can speak and vote their conscience. Democracy Not sure if the two omnibus bills fall under democracy, but they shouldn’t. Rule of Law You would think the Prime Minister and his party would be perfect role models on this one, but apparently not. Let’s not forget the Harper Conservatives were days away from being found in contempt of Parliament before a vote of non-confidence saved their collective Canadian Bacon. If by rule of law Harper meant making sure there’s a disproportionate number of aboriginals in our jails, then he has a point. Human rights This is Canada after all, the poster country for human rights, at least that’s how we perceive ourselves. Look at our multi-cultural mosaic, surely our human rights track record is second-tonone. Think again, the UN has repeatedly chastised Canada for it’s lack of attention to poverty and hungry children - in Canada. The irony is sad, even sadder is Mr. Harper doesn’t see the irony. Percy N. Hébert/Interior News
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he provincial government mandates that every year, all municipalities submit a balanced budget by the middle of May. All around the province, councils and senior staff members are huddling over spreadsheets, reports, maps and planning documents to determine the current years priorities and expenditures. Our municipal tax bills are broken down into three categories: municipal, regional district and provincial taxation. Some examples of municipal responsibilities include water, sewer, solid waste and recycling collection, roads, recreational and cultural
facilities, street lighting, emergency services and general administration. We collect on behalf and turn over to our regional district, taxes that support solid waste management (transfer stations and landfills), regional planning, and shared facilities such as regional pools. Taxes collected by municipalities on behalf of the province are turned over to support our schools, hospitals, and policing. On the flip side, our communities receive revenues through transfers and grants from federal and provincial sources. In addition, we can apply for support from the Northern
GUEST VIEW Rimas Zitkauskas Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) for specific projects that benefit our communities. Some of these grants and transfers are unconditional, to be used at the discretion of municipalities. Others, are conditional, and can only be spent on projects that match
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their criteria. This year is particularly challenging to those who are involved in municipal financial planning. The federal government is debating a “Long term infrastructure strategy.” Through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, our communities are participating in the discussions, and hopefully the federal budget will reflect our input. The upcoming provincial election seems to have “frozen” existing grant applications, and to a certain extent, provided uncertainty in relation to ongoing commitments.
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L etters TO: Two big thank you’s Editor: A week or so ago I had the misfortune to slip on the ice on a downtown sidewalk resulting in some badly bruised ribs. I would like to commend the actions of a couple of people who were both strangers to me - the young fellow driving a Bandstra delivery truck, who witnessed the incident and came immediately to my assistance. Sorry I didn’t get your name but a big thank-you to you. A young lady also witnessed the incident and provided me with a ride home. Then some hours later she took it upon herself to come by my house to see if I was OK - Mindy (I didn’t get her last name), a big thank-you to you also! You are both the type of individuals that help make the community of Smithers a place I am proud to call home. Thank-you both again. Lyle Angman Smithers
Berthiaume hits the mark Editor: (re: NWCC needs change in funding formula; Guest View, Interior News, Feb. 27, 2013). Rocque Berthiaume was right on in his opinion contribution concerning training in the northwest.
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Being the father of a recent graduate from a B.C. college apprenticeship program, I was particular interested in his comments concerning the need to create careers as opposed to short term jobs. The fact that the majority of my daughters classmates remain unemployed months after graduation has led me to question what is going on with these programs that lure young people into B.C. colleges without ensuring that there are opportunities for employment upon graduation. Major project employers it seems would rather hire skilled temporary workers from outside B.C. and Canada than to take on enthusiastic young apprentices trained here in B.C. The government in it’s “quick win” philosophy will boast about how many training seats are available but are unwilling to tackle the tougher job of giving incentives to companies that hire first or second year apprentices or giving disincentives to companies that don’t. Check JobsBC, the Kitimat Modernization program, or any of
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the major players operating in the northwest and you will find zero jobs for entry level apprentices. I believe that colleges need to do more than to put resources into acquiring money for training programs. They also have an obligation to track the graduates that complete their programs and to advocate for them. If the graduates aren’t getting jobs they shouldn’t be talking potential students into going into huge debts simply for the sake of getting more funding while knowing that there are no opportunities when they graduate. I hope this adds to the discussion started by Mr. Berthiaume and it is only logical that NWCC leads the way in providing “a healthy postsecondary education system.” Ken Smith South Hazelton
Aboriginal reality not full of cash Editor : (re: Aboriginal perspective, Letters, Interior News, Feb. 13, 2013). I would like to continue my letter, my
letter was meant to bring awareness that Aboriginals don’t get stuff handed to us, as society thinks we do. I grew up with statements like, well at least your native, you don’t need to pay for education, medical, or even a house, but it’s not as simple as that. Almost all funding is only offered to those that live on the reservations, but even to those who live on the reservations, are limited to funds as well, they don’t have everything free to them either, they do still need to pay for their house’s, have limited medical and only a very small percentage of students gets funding for schooling! I can go on about the truths of how us native’s live, but I just think people need to learn the real story, before thinking that all natives are just free loaders of the government, there are many hardworking aboriginals, on and off the reserve! I will also conclude that my grandfather was a victim of the residential school system, and from what I learned from him and how they were treated, much of the real story has been fabricated, and most of the truth has been hidden from world.
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PAULETTE BOCK “Honestly, that’s a hard question. We need jobs but we also need to protect the environment.”
LISA BUHOLZER “No. I don’t want our beautiful country to be damaged, by rail or pipeline.”
Oil money, devil’s money Editor If you believe a pipeline is in your interest,perhaps you might look at the Peace River pipeline rupture. Largest in Alberta’s history. The controller shut off the emergency alarm for eight hours. The responsible company never even received a fine, locals are still waiting to see it cleaned up, even as it has destroyed water sources and animal habitats forever. Natural occurring oil is deep in the earth not above the water table. These Albertans believe Canada belongs to them. They will lobby Ottawa with oil money to force B.C. to accept their terms and as soon as the line is built they will strangle you with lack of transfer payments, replace your politicians by buying votes, as normal. Good luck See OIL on p. A8
AYDEN DEBOER “Yeah I guess so. I suppose it’s safer than a pipeline.”
BRIT CRUISE “I would support it because it’s using existing infrastructure.”
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Smithers plays host to B.C. racers By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
With three consecutive bluebird days, Smithers had its best foot forward last week as athletes from all corners of the province came to town for the B.C. High School Ski and Snowboard Provincial Championships. More than 180 competitors from 18 schools took part in the event. Both skiers and snowboarders took part in a Giant Slalom and Snowcross event. “The sun was shining and everyone had a great time,” event Organizer Patti Dube said. “The Smithers Ski Club put on an amazing few days of racing and Hudson Bay Mountain were perfect hosts.” Unfortunately, Smithers athletes did not fare well on the slopes, coach Mike Daniels said, mostly due to low participation levels. “This is the first provincial championship where we did not podium in seven years,” Daniels said. “We hope to rally for the 2014 season and return to strength in Whistler, next year’s host hill.” Smithers placed fourth in Woman’s
Nearly 200 racers were in Smithers last week for the B.C. High School Ski and Snowboard Championships on Hudson Bay Mountain. For more photos, go to www.interior-news.com.
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Snowboarding, seventh in Men’s Snowboarding and Women’s Skiing and fifth in Men’s Skiing. Although Smithers failed to find the podium, other northern B.C. teams had notable results. Burns Lake took the top spot in Women’s Snowboarding and finished
second in Men’s Skiing. Fort St. James also placed third in Woman’s Skiing. “On the upside, the north continues to be very strong and competitive, surprising many of the southern teams by keeping a lot of the hardware here in the north,” Daniels said.
Also of note was the performance of sit-ski racer Landon McGauley of Quesnel who competed on the snowboard Giant Slalom and Snowcross courses to wild applause from all competitors. The championship was hosted by the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club and
Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures. HBMA general manager Nancy Treiber said she is very grateful to her staff for all the extra time they put into making the event a success and could not have asked for better weather. “Thank you Mother Nature,” Treiber said.
“For the mountain, we view events like this and even movies that come to film on the mountain as the perfect venue to expose Smithers in its best light. “Each of these events provides additional revenues for all sorts of businesses in our community from hotel accommodation to sporting goods shops and restaurants. “It’s a great win for all.” Smithers District Chamber of Commerce President George Whitehead said the town certainly felt the economic impact of having hundreds of extra people in the community for the better part of a week. “The impact of the B.C. Ski and Snowboard Championship was definitely positive, especially at this time of the year before the big summer tourist season,” he said. “Having 200 kids, all the chaperones, parents, teachers and coaches for the event in town is a big influx for the hotels, restaurants and Main St. “Anytime our community can organize an event like this, it’s a big benefit.” Smithers last hosted the B.C. High School Ski and Snowboard Championship in 2008.
BVCS Royals hold their own at provincial tourneys
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The BVCS senior basketball Royals proved they could play alongside some of the best teams in B.C. Both squads
were in action last weekend at provincial tournaments, the boys in Abbotsford and the girls in Prince George. The boys finished the tournament with a record of two wins and two losses, finishing ninth overall.
“We had some very good moments,” coach Chris Steenhof said. “We were competitive with some of the better teams in B.C.” The Royals opened the tournament with a 10-point loss to B.C.
Christian Academy before defeating Ucluelet by 15 in their second game. In game three, BVCS played Bodwell in a low-scoring affair. At the end of the first quarter, the Royals were down
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2013 is upon us and our Centennial Celebrations have started. We hope you are in the spirit and that you were able to take in some of the wonderful events during the Spirit of the Mountain Winter Festival. Make sure that you take in Rayz Rail Jam on March 2 and the Lions Jam Pail Curling on March 3rd. There will be activities happening all year and we need YOUR HELP especially during Home Coming which runs from August 2nd until August 10th. We need Volunteers to help us out in the following areas – Setting up of Events, Clean up after Events, Security and Assisting with Running the Events. Do you have a Talent (Singers, Musicians, Dancers, Kids Entertainers) and would love to perform we would like to hear from you. We will have entertainment all day and evening at different venues during homecoming. VOLUNTEERS Contact Bill Goodacre at 250-877-1895 ENTERTAINERS Contact Sharron Carrington at 250-847-2675 Or contact us through our email at celebrations2013@yahoo.ca Remember this is your Centennial and we would like to hear from you. If you are planning an Event, having A Family Reunion or if you would just like some information we are here to help you. Go to our web site at smithers2013.com and check out our news reports, projects and events. We will try to let everyone know about upcoming events before they happen in our weekly article in the Interior News. Even if we have nothing major to report, we will at least say HI!
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BC Hockey ruling reversed, Terrace disqualified for using ineligible player at zone tournament By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
The Smithers Midget Storm have a second chance to achieve provincial glory. After losing the Skeena Valley zone final a couple of weeks ago against Terrace 7-6 in overtime, the Storm appealed the loss to BC Hockey because their opponent had been caught playing earlier in the tournament with an ineligible player. According to BC Hockey rules, Terrace should have been disqualified immediately but instead BC Hockey’s Skeena Valley zone representatives decided a rematch could be held. Terrace won the rematch against Kitimat and advanced to the finals against Smithers. The Storm argued
they should have faced Kitimat in the finals, not Terrace, and BC Hockey agreed, disqualifying Terrace from the tournament. The Storm travelled to Kitimat on March 6, won 4-2 and have advanced to Midget Tier 3 provincials, March 16—21 in Port Alberni. “It was a second chance for us and we wanted to make the most of it,” Storm coach Brendan Hutchinson said. “We had a pretty successful season and I think we have a good chance of potentially winning provincials.” One of the northwest district reps involved in the decision, Bob Storey from Fraser Lake, was not at the tournament but helped make the call to allow the game to be replayed. “We didn’t ask BC Hockey, that
was just the district’s decision,” Storey said. “That was a mistake on our part.” “Ultimately, I think what we find out now is that we’ve got to follow the rules, and in hindsight, maybe that’s how we should have gone, just invoked the forfeit. “It’s really unfortunate, I really feel bad for the kids, all of them.” The Smithers Midget Storm head into provincials with a record of 35 wins, 3 losses and six ties. The Terrace Midget team has appealed the latest BC Hockey decision to Hockey Canada and is still holding out hope they will be given last-minute entry into the Tier 3 provincials or into the Tier 2 provincials, in West Kelowna the same weekend. -With files from Anna Killen, Terrace Standard
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Everest Challenge pushes limits
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It’s like climbing Mt. Everest, minus the sherpas, altitude sickness and risk of death. This Saturday and Sunday, Valhalla Pure Outfitters hosts its second annual Extreme Everest Challenge, a gruelling competition where participants skin up and ski or snowboard down Hudson Bay mountain 18 times, a total vertical equal to the 8,848-metre height of Mt. Everest. Teams of three made up the bulk of competitors last year but one lone climber, Lisa Perry, completed the challenge herself. Perry’s
performance has inspired others to push themselves even further as well, organizer Dave Walter said, as up to five solo athletes are expected to take part this year. The fastest team time in the inaugural event finished in about 15 hours. Walter’s own team of Brian Hall and Michael Hurwitz completed the event in about 16 hours, faster than he expected. “Everything kind of surprised me in the first year,” Walter said. “I was expecting it to be, on average, about an hour or so per lap so I was thinking the fastest teams would take
Some of you may recall the 1940 film “Our Town,” an adaption of a play of the same name by Thornton Wilder. One of the main characters, Emily, apparently dies and gets special permission to go back and re-live just one day of her life. She chooses her sixteenth birthday with excitement and anticipation of this very special day. In the end, it’s not what she thought it would be. People seem to rush through the day, impatient with one another, giving no time to pause for visits with family and friends. “Doesn’t anyone ever really appreciate life while they live it?” she asks. Our family discovered a lovely version of “Our Town” when we moved to Smithers from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) in the summer of 2011. We arrived in time to get involved in the excitement and delightful flavor of the Fall Fair. Unlike the film, since our arrival, we have enjoyed many opportunities to visit with new friends. As relative newcomers to Smithers, we’ve met many Smithereens who truly appreciate life while they live it. They’ve introduced us to Muck Boots and Carhartts, sledding, tubing down the Bulkley River and hikes with breathtaking views unsurpassed anywhere else. Smithers is a gem, a charming original portrait of the ideal small town. Our downtown is a great place to go for a relaxing stroll, visit with friends and of course, shop. Over the course of the next few weeks we’ll be featuring visits with Smithereens in this column. You may also view and post stories and photos on our Facebook page, Smithers Centennial 2013. As we prepare for our 100th Anniversary Celebrations, please take the time to visit our website, www.smithers2013.com, and register for our Homecoming Weekend, August 2nd-10th, 2013. Let’s Celebrate Smithers! I’ve registered, have you?
about 18 hours.” Although finish times are recorded, Walter stresses the event is not a race. “Even though we had some outstanding times last year, it’s not a race it’s a personal challenge,” he said. Start time is noon from the Skyline Chair and participants have 24 hours to complete the challenge. Walter said he would like to see
participants being cheered on by skiers and snowboarders as they go up and down the hill. “We’re hoping to have people supporting us all throughout that day,” he said. There will also be a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the start line. All funds raised, through the barbecue and registration fees, go to the Rick
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Schell leads Gryphon wrestlers with gold By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Smithers Secondary School Gryphon wrestler Alex Schell is a provincial champion. The Grade 10 wrestler, competing in the 47 kg category, had a bye in the first round of the event but went on to win all four of her matches. Schell won the first two easily but in the third match she came up against last year’s provincial champion. Her opponent was built very similarly to her training partner Jamie Tersago, which gave Schell the edge, coach Don Roy said. “Her reflexes are tuned up against short, explosive wrestlers,” Roy said. After a first round stalemate, the match went into a tiebreaker and Schell caught her opponent off guard and pinned her for the win to advance to the finals. “I got her pretty tied up on the bottom and it was pretty easy to pin her because she was all twisted up,” Schell said. In the final match, Schell maintained the upper hand throughout, winning handily. “In the final match, she was never really in any trouble,” Roy said. “She controlled the match.” There were a total of 19 wrestlers in the 47 kg category. Jamie Tersago earned
The Gryphons wrestling team poses after practice last Friday. Team member Alex Schell won provincials in the 47 kg category and Jamie Tersago was second in the 54 kg category.
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a silver medal in the 54 kg class. Tersago won her first three decisions before losing in the final. “Jamie got people on their backs in a couple of
the matches and rather than forcing the pin, just kept them there,” Roy said. The second-place result is an incredible turnaround from last season, her first, in which she only won a single
match. This year, she lost one. “I didn’t expect it at all,” Tersago said. “Last year I didn’t even come close to placing. “I just have more
confidence from winning more matches this season.” Devon Ambridge finished in sixth place at the competition in the 74 kg division, out of 25 entries. Keith Bradner, Eric
Holland and Andrew Schmidt also competed at provincials. Schell, Tersago and Stefan Bichlmaier will be traveling to Saskatoon in April for wrestling nationals.
Otters’ swimmers compile medal haul at home meet By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
The Bulkley Valley Otters were edged out by their Prince Rupert counterparts on the weekend at a swim meet at the BV Rec Centre. The Otters placed second overall in combined team scores but still claimed a total of 31 gold, 23 silver and 32 bronze medals. Ten Otters swimmers finished the meet with at least one first-place finish, including Bailey Espersen with seven, Gabrielle Correia and Cassie Horning-Wandler with five, River Stokes-deYoung with four, Nathan Hartnett with three, Luke Berarducci and Clayton Hug with two each and Lauren Dohler, Mackinley Unruh and Adam Hartnett all claiming one gold medal. Bailey Espersen and 13-yearold Cassie Horning-Wandler were honoured with the Age Group Aggregate award for their combined
point totals. Nathan Hartnett won the Speed Demon award for competing in seven sprint races of 100 metres or less and Cassie Horning-Wandler was named the Swimmer of Steel for her performances in seven races of 200 metres and more. From Feb. 28 to March 3, Otters swimmers Bailey Espersen and Luke Berarducci travelled to Vancouver Island to compete in the AAA Short Course Provincial Championships. “We had unbeleivable performances,” coach Tom Best said, adding he was advising long distance as he did not travel to the Victoria meet. “There was only one swim that was not a best time and it was missed by less than one second.” Espersen, 14, placed fifth in both the 100 and 200 metre breaststroke event. Thirteen-year-old Otter Luke Berarducci also took part in the event, finishing ninth in three events.
Cassie Horning-Wandler was named the Swimmer of Steel at the Bulkley Valley Otters’ home meet last weekend.
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Last Friday, International Women’s Day was celebrated for the 20th consecutive year in the Hazeltons and nearly 100 community members attended the special event. The gathering, held at the Anglican Church Hall, was organized by Carol Ponchet and the Storytellers’ Foundation. “It’s important for women to get together as a group and recognize one another,” Ponchet, the latest in a line of women who make sure the event happens, said. “We put our heads down and work so hard most of the time, so it’s good to gather and celebrate. “I hope everybody leaves uplifted and feeling more connected as a community.” The official United Nations theme for this year’s IWD is, A Promise is a promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women, but Ponchet and company wanted the Hazelton event to be a positive gathering. River of Life: Women Who Inspire, Women We admire, was the theme in Hazelton. “There are so many weighty subjects,” Ponchet said. “We didn’t think we needed to discuss
Bradley Gleason has made a habit of being a good neighbor and helper in the community. He lives with a form of brain damage which prevents him from some aspects of life, but he doesn’t let it slow him down. Bradley began shovelling snow to assist an elderly neighbor and has since expanded his charity to other nearby households. “I like to help people,” he said. “So they don’t get stuck.” His mother, Sue, is proud of her son’s willingness to give so much of his time to others. “He gets up by six or seven in the morning,” she said. “I’ll get up and find him already outside.” A simple shovel was his tool of choice when he started, but now he has a gaspowered snow blower, which he helped to purchase after injuring his back. Bradley extends his community service by shovelling snow for local organizations and the train station as well. “He’s such a busy guy,” Sue said. “He goes for respite at Broadway Place and he shovels there too.” Besides shovelling snow for people Bradley also likes to greet passengers
Erica Ball, Eve Hope and Carol Ponchet represent the continuation of International Women’s Day celebrations in the Hazeltons. Both Eve and Erica were part of the first IWD in 1990 Jerome Turner photo
those things tonight.” Bronwyn Henwood was chosen as the keynote speaker because of her impeccable record in community service, recently she received a Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee award. Henwood began by telling the crowd she found it difficult to think of any inspiring famous women, but there were plenty of women who helped to shape her into the person she is today. Her mother gave her Anne of Green Gables when she was younger and Henwood recalls learning a lot from the red-haired protagonist. “I was immediately enthralled,” Henwood said. “She was a kindred spirit.”
Next she shared a story of a friend that made her realize that being able to laugh means that things aren’t so bad. She shared the story of a friend who visited her in the hospital, while she was recovering from an accident that left her needing a wheelchair, wearing a mini-skirt who ended up showing more than should be shown in public while putting a box down. “I started laughing so hard,” Henwood said, letting the audience know miniskirts weren’t common attire growing up in the Kispiox Valley. “I realized that if I could laugh at something that silly, life was gonna be OK.” The first IWD event in Hazelton
happened in 1990 and was organized by several women after the Montreal Massacre in 1989. A woman from Norway who recently moved to Hazelton helped organize the first event. Val Napolean, Beverley CliftonPercival, Erica Ball and Eve Hope were all helped make 1990 event happen. Apparently not much has changed over the years, Hope said. “It has always been a good cross-section of women in the community,” she said. “Just like tonight.” Ball concured. “These events are always filled with sharing,” Ball said. “And of course when a lot of women gather there’s gonna be good food.”
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travelling on Via Rail when they stop in the valley. Although the train is late sometimes, Bradley isn’t. He has the capacity to remember the exact date and time the passenger train stops in Smithers. “The people down there call him the yard master,” his mom said. “Everybody knows him down there and there all good to him.” Bradley has been fascinated with trains for most of his life. When Bradley isn’t greeting strangers in transit or shovelling
snow he can be found working at Wash the Works, curling or at the local bowling alley. “He’s quite good,” his father Rob said. “I think he gets his bowling skills from my sister.” The acute memory Bradley employs for trains also enables him to recall every one he’s ever met, according to his father. “If you tell him your birthday he’ll never forget,” Rob said. “If he sees you on your birthday you’ll know.”
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SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory
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told you last week that I would tell you the big story of me going to the optometrist. We have talked a lot these many years and you know that any kind of doctor is not on my to-do list. It’s not the doctors fault it’s just me. I can never pee on demand nor am I keen on the test where you have to put a bit of business on a card. Really! So, I figured going to get my eyes checked would not involve any fancy tests. Wrong again. Obviously I hadn’t been to the eye person for quite some time.
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First, I’m taken to a room where a nice person asks me to put my chin there and look there. Don’t blink. Then in another room I looked at the chart with the letters. Take my glasses off and tell the nice girl what I can see. Heck, I could hardly see the girl, never mind the letters. Next, it was the letter test. Which one is better, this or that. Which colour is clearer, this one or that. So far so good. Only trouble I had is when asked to cover my seeing eye and tell her what I could see with my blind eye. Not much. Finally the doctor and I are in a room together. A couple of drops of some goop in my eyes and we had some more looks at my eyeballs. When all was finished I was told I had an age-related condition that required laser surgery. Just what I needed. Still I was pleased to get new glasses.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Fairgrounds Business and Land Use Plan The Town of Smithers is seeking an experienced consultant to develop a Fairgrounds Business and Land Use Plan. Proposals for the “Town of Smithers Fairgrounds Business and Land Use Plan” will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2013. Contents of the submission are left to the discretion of the proponent but must include, as a minimum, the contents detailed in the Request for Proposals. The terms of reference for the Request for Proposals are available through the Town of Smithers website at www.smithers.ca or at the Smithers Town Office, 1027 Aldous St, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0. Proposals will be received up until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Please submit three (3) copies of your proposal in a sealed envelope marked “Town of Smithers Fairgrounds Business and Land Use Plan”, addressed to: Deborah Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Smithers, Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., VOJ 2NO. The Town reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all proposals or to accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest fee or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted.
I waited the week and went to get my glasses. I’ll be darned if they didn’t seem right. I was only a week older. It couldn’t be an additional age related problem, could it?
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You are invited to a Town of Smithers Open House to provide you with an update on the progress being made toward a new arena in Smithers. The forum will provide you with an opportunity to: • Engage with Council and staff about the arena and meet members of the Second Sheet of Ice Committee • Learn more about the proposed Smithers New Arena and how to get involved; and • Share with Council what you think about a new arena to meet the needs of Bulkley Valley residents
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A chat with BCYNA finalist Scoopettes By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News
Several books have been published in an attempt to understand the teenage mind and although some shed light on the subject few do the next generation justice. To really understand teens all it takes is providing a platform for them to share their perspective. The Interior News has done just that for three Smithers secondary students: Sarah Bridgewood, Paisley Dean and Cianna Pawluk, who write the SSScoop section once a month. SSScoop is a finalist in the Special Section category for newspapers with a circulation fewer than 25,000 for the 2012 B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association awards next month. The trio, who prefer to be called Scoopettes, sat down with The Interior News to dish on such topics as, how writing for The Interior News has changed their lives, guns and what high school is to them. The interview began mid-sentence with Bridgewood vowing she would get sick just to be able to eat twizzler flavoured cough candies. The Scoopettes then fielded a barrage of random questions. Usually when interviewing teens it’s tough to get more than a one-word answer, not the case here. What’s your favourite part about high school? SB: Well, teachers playing jeopardy isn’t on the list at all. It’s good to have a bunch of different classes and not be stuck with the same teacher. Socials with Mr. Stuart was great. PD: The fact that we’re getting free stuff all the time, but once I’m on my own I think I’ll enjoy the freedom. Right now I really like hanging with my friends. How do you like writing for the
newspaper? CP: I like it because it makes me feel connected to the community. We generally get to write whatever we want and influence people. It’s kinda cool. PD: I’m not as shy about letting people read what I’ve written now. It’s good to be able to write about things I want to write about as opposed to writing about symbolism over and over, for example. How has writing for the newspaper affected your ability to write school projects? PD: I wrote a social studies essay and even though I had to leave halfway through I got a good mark. CP: I wrote a parable in English and was told by my teacher that I have great writing ability. What’s the best part about writing for the newspaper? CP: It’s good for Sarah and I because we’re kinda shy. PD: You’re both awkward not really shy. And I’m not being mean because Cianna calls herself awkward. SB: Cianna and I have bonded over our awkwardness. How does winning a newspaper award feel? CP: It’s exciting now, but when I got the e-mail that was supposed to tell me about it I couldn’t open it and made sure not to get my hopes up. PD: I was freaking out, it was great. I was in this onesie my mom made for me, running down the stairs and did a dance in the kitchen. SB: I was in the bathroom when I got the text and didn’t want to scream because people tend to get nervous if you make loud noises in the bathroom. How do you like to enjoy your spare time? SB: Sitting alone in my room. I go on tumblr a lot and make myself food. I basically blog about nothing in particular and send stuff to my friends. Paisley knows the entire plot line to
Ssscoop reporters, Paisely Dean, left, Sarah Bridgewood and Cianna Pawluk are finalists in the 2012 British Columbia/Yukon Community Newspaper Association awards in the Special Section category. Jerome Turner photo
an eight season show she has never watched ... Supernatural. PD: I rarely go on the internet at home, but when I do I see Sarah has sent me many things. Besides that I do homework and run random errands in town. I do tech as well. Last year I helped to do all the sound for the play Fame. CP: I dance. I’ve done jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap and point. I don’t really want to be a professional dancer, so I quit point because my feet shrunk. What do you hear your fellow students talk about most in school? PD: The academics are huge. Unfortunately nobody talks about things like bullying. Most just wear a pink shirt and that’s it. SB: Nothing really stands out to me. KONY 2012 was big last year.
CP: Not much. What do you think about using the word gay to mean you don’t like something? CP: Whenever someone says that I call them on it and let them know I don’t like it. SB: It’s not elloquent. There’s a world of profanity out there and really, that one’s not even that great. PD: People could say fishnov instead. It’s a word I made up in french class that doesn’t really mean anything. Do any of you think you’ll pursue journalism in post-secondary? SB: I don’t know. There are a lot f things I’d like to do. PD: I’ve thought about it. No decisions though. CP: I’ve considered it, but I’ve considered a lot of things.
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BV Naturalists Exploring the Pearl of Africa Thursday, March 14, NWCC, 7:30 p.m. Join Cindy Verbeek on a photographic exploration of the flora and fauna in Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. Annual Prolife Dinner Meeting Friday, March 15. Renowned ethicist Margaret Sommerville will be giving the lecture. Tickets & information available at Hero’s Lighthouse Bookstore. BV Packpackers Little Joe Ridge Tour Sunday, March 17. Meet at Eckman. Old Babine Jct 8:30 a.m. Phone Josette Wier 250-847-8743 for details and to register your attendance. Moderate, 5-7 hrs, bring snowshoes. Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition AGM Tuesday, March 19, 5 p.m. SWCC Office in Old Hazelton, 1535 Omineca St. Cynthia McCreery, cynthia@skeenawatershed.com, 250-842-2494. CLiCk - Gala Social March 20, 7-9 p.m. Final Bid and Silent Auction Social at Smithers Public Library. In support of SSS students and the Smithers Public Library collection. Kathy Spiro, 250-847-3043, kspiro@ smitherslibrary.ca
Children’s Programs at the Smithers Library. Mother Goose for Newborn to 18 mths, Thursdays, until March 21, 10-11 a.m. 18-36 mths, Tuesdays, until March 19, 10-11 a.m. Story Time for 3 to 5 year olds, Wednesdays, until March 20, 10-11 a.m. For info. or to register 250-847-3043. Dance & Pie Auction at Telkwa Seniors Centre, March 23, 8 p.m. $5 (Ladies who bring a pie get the $5 back) Just Us and CDs. For Tickets call Lorraine 846-5346 or Pat 847-9247. BV Packpackers Tour Sunday, March 24. Phone Roye Lovgren 778-210-0856 for details and to register your attendance. Tour TBA. Coffeehouse at Heavenly Grinds every other Thursday, Jan. 17 to March 28, 5-6:30 p.m. For parents and Caregivers to talk about how to have more fun parenting. Children welcome. Small meal included. Reveries, is a joint show featuring the work of Christa Krisman, Quesnel and Lynn Cociani, Prince Rupert. Exhibition dates: March 8 – April 6. Tuesday–Saturday, 12-4 p.m. info@smithersart.org, 250-847-3898.
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Engaging Men in Ending Violence Against Women.” Give yourselves a hug ladies; we have come a long way, still have a ways to go. Stompin Tom Connors, RIP. Feels like I grew up with him. Take a trip down nostalgia lane, view YouTube video filmed at the Horseshoe Tavern in the 70s called Across This Land with Stompin
Tom Connors. Runs about two hours, shows him cracking jokes, singing his songs. His hockey song I must have heard a thousand times. Work is being done by the Federal Government with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada to put in place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and related training in community hockey arenas across the country, hoping to save lives. Also new is the Office of Religious Freedom, dedicated to promoting freedom of religion or belief around the world, www.international. gc.ca. Steve Nash Youth Basketball League is in its fourth season, starting March 11. Divided into age groups. Registration: www. smithers.ca.
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SPRING TIME SOCCER Some fo the students at Smithers secondary school took advantage of the recent spell of sunshine and spent some of their lunch time practicing their soccer skils. Cianna Pawluk photo
Part-time jobs, only partly about cash flow By Cianna Pawluk Smithers Secondary
It appears the majority of senior students at Smithers secondary school and even a portion of younger students have a job of some sort. Many times we are asked why we would want to give up our valuable time as youths by joining the more often than not, minimum wage workforce. As teenagers, we’re receiving a myriad of mixed messages. Have fun, be a kid, be responsible, participate in all those extracurricular opportunities, get a job adults tell us. For those of you wondering why we are wasting our childhood flipping burgers or immersed in the drudgery of retail it may just be because that’s exactly what we don’t want to do with our lives. “I have a job because I need money, mostly for university,” Layne Terrault says when asked why he works at Tip of The Glacier Water company. These are the exact sentiments of the majority of students surveyed. Most said they need jobs to pay for some type of post secondary education to qualify for a more desirable job and let’s face it, university is expensive. However, the funny thing is having a job has the potential to limit which universities you may be accepted into. Sometimes a part-time work schedule
potentially mixed in with whatever your own. extracurricular activities you enjoy can Unfortunately make fitting in time for homework the independence of extremely difficult. having money isn’t Also for example, if you’re working always used in the midnight shifts at McDonalds on a best of ways. school night, your brain may not do There are still a that whole functioning thing too well significant number the next day. of teens who are On the other hand, having busy able to quickly blow schedules can also help you manage their entire paycheque your time better, planning out each on consumer goods small section of free time to do and some hold jobs homework. solely for the purpose “Now that I don’t have a job of supporting their I actually get less done,” said substance abuse and fellow ssscoop reporter. habits. Sometimes feeling as though Nevertheless, for most you have all the time in the teens, part time jobs can be world can lead to serious beneficial. procrastination. This is an environment “Having a job makes me where many teens develop a feel useful and independent,” greater sense of responsibility Grade 12 student Samantha not to mention the wonderful O’Neil said. mini-community that many Independence obtained workplaces foster. from a job can mean A part-time job can be different things to different much more to a teenager than students. learning the skills of their Cassidy It may be having occupation. school, Carter, Grade enough money to Many teens have pointed to happily serves c 9 student at purchase a vehicle the great supportive environment S ustome rs at Da mithers secon and have your own of their workplace and the value dary iry Quee n transportation, eventually of becoming acquainted with Cianna Pawluk transition into supporting yourself or photo those outside their peer group and in even as simple as doing something on many different walks of life.
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Totalitarianism and teenagers By Sarah Bridgewood Smithers secondary school
Our parents are probably the largest influence of what we believe in and how we see the world. We’re surrounded by them wherever we go and they are trusted with our education. We’re told over and over to listen to them because their many years on Earth have granted them the wisdoms of the universe. And from the moment we can form coherent thought we are told to hang on to their every word. Our supposed “idols” are adults who had, in some way, inspired us with what they do, whether that is acting, sports, music or charity. They were there to mold us into better people, stronger and smarter than those before, empowered by generations of knowledge that percolated down to us. And for the most part, they do a pretty good job; but sometimes they get a bit overzealous and teachings become orders. Many teenagers feel that their opinions and values have been shoved down their throats by authority figures. Although I understand things like basic manners I can support, but sometimes it goes past asking to pass the salt instead of reaching across the table. “Whatever they believed, you believed because that’s what you grew up in, and until you find your own way, that’s it,” said one Smithers secondary student.
For some teens, homes can sometimes seem like dictatorships, with your parents as the less than benevolent leaders, loudly arguing their perspectives over others, then wondering why their kids suddenly became quiet and reserved. This is not to say parental opinions are wrong, they’ve gotten this far in life so they must have something going for them, but as valid as their opinions may be, not everyone will agree and other opinions may be just as valid. Sometimes older siblings can be just as influential in how we create ourselves. They can affect how we see the world and express ourselves within it. “My siblings stood up and argued for what they believed in so that’s how I want to be,” said Megan Shuhyta, a Grade 11 student at Smithers secondary school. Some teenagers feel their parents left no marks upon them, they were allowed to believe what they wanted, whether their parents agreed or not. And while ranting about something can be really not good for your kid, I believe there can be something said for presenting options and opposition to their beliefs. Allowing everyone to express their opinions in a good-hearted debate will get things out in the open. This fares well so long as people aren’t screeching over one another because again, teenagers generally realize they’re being ignored and stop wasting the energy with arguing with you. Because it quickly gets tiring.
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Too many choices can be a very scary thing Paisley Dean Smithers secondary school
Like several of my classmates I’m already stressed about plans for a postsecondary education. Even though we’re only in Grade 11 there’s this thing called early application, so the stress of decision making is already knocking on our door. Since even before I can remember people have asked me what I want to be when I grow up. The answer has changed throughout the years, including veterinarian, music producer, doctor, singer, lawyer and even heavy-duty mechanic. But at this point in my life, when the need to make a decision is nearing, I can’t seem to make up my mind.
How am I supposed to know what’s going to make me happy for the rest of my life? I don’t want to be stuck doing something I hate, a sentiment shared by many of my classmates. Adults often pressure us to get into “careers,” but it seems many people have changed jobs a lot, even if they went to school to do something else. All of this makes it more difficult to decide what to study, if anything, after I graduate from high school. Deciding where to study is even more difficult. It’s at least semi-obvious what courses and programs you need to take in order to achieve your career goals, but there are so many options as to where. It’s hard to see which colleges or universities have
the most advantages, so if you aren’t limited by your grades, it almost seems like too many options. But I suppose there’s no such thing as having too many options. Which is why I suggest that if you are in high school and don’t know what you want to do in life, like me, you should take every course possible. I asked Tulani Pierce, a counsellor at Smithers secondary school, what students who don’t know what program to enrol in should do and she echoed the same advice. Then she directed me towards the wall of college pamphlets. So it seems if you don’t know what you want, you are on your own until you figure that out.
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A ROUND TOWN IMAGES OF LIFE The Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council are looking for images of community, culture and joy for their Life Exposure, images of community exhibit. Deadline is May 31, 2013. For information: life_exposure@ bvartscouncil.com.
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Theatre students at Smithers secondary school presented two plays Friday evening, The Chair Play, left and The Hook, above. Both plays were performed at the northwest zone High School Drama Festival. The plays earned kudos for acting, technical work, costume design and ensmeble work. The Chair Play was also named Runner Up in the competition and earned an invitation to the provincial High School Drama Festival. Left, Justin Muir, seated and Lydia Doonan in The Chair Play; Above: Jen Hunter and Lyle Wind in The Hook.
April 13 The Bulkley Valley Concert Association hosts Red Chamber an evening of Oriental music with a new twist. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $16 for youth, are available at Mountain Eagle Books
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The Smithers secondary school drama department hosts two evenings of improv at the Della Herman Theatre. Shows are March 14 and March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door.
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The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition was part of a group of organizations honoured by Tides Canada for its contribution to preventing coal-bed methane exploration and development in the Sacred Headwaters or Klappan region of northwestern B.C. Joining the SWCC in receiving the award are the Tahltan Nation, Forest Ethics, the Province of B.C. and Shell Canada. “Our vision has always been that the Headwaters be secure,” Brian Huntington, SWCC, said. “This was an accomplishment driven by several communities.” Annita McPhee, president of the Tahltan Central council accepted the award in Toronto last Thursday. “It was inspiring to be in a room full of people from Canada
that are making an effort to protect the environment,” she said. The other award recipients were equally impressed with what the Tahltan have accomplished thus far and McPhee is proud to be part of such a powerful moment in the history of B.C. “It was a unique partnership,” she said. “And together we came up with an innovative solution.” She congratulated all the other partners in what has amounted to a permanent ban on coal-bed methane exploration in the Sacred Headwaters, where the Skeena, Stikine and Nass Rivers originate. “I am grateful for what our people did,” McPhee said. “But I am also grateful to Shell and the province of B.C. for honouring our wishes and extinguishing coal-bed exploration tenures.” Now the SWCC and Tahltan are refocusing on other companies
who continue to attempt to mine coal and other resources without proper consultation. Fortune Minerals is at the top of the current list of unwanted development in the Sacred Headwater region, McPhee said. “This isn’t a type of resource extraction the Tahltan want to have happen in our territory,” she said. “It’s a definite threat.” Fortune Minerals was the company responsible for insisting the RCMP arrest Tahltan elders in the first major show of opposition to unwanted industrial activity in the Sacred Headwaters, Shannon McPhail, executive director of SWCC, said. The current plan for the Fortune Minerals anthracite coal mine includes a tailings pond that is situated over a traditional Tahltan hunting camp. “We are not against economic development,” McPhee said. See TIDES on p. B2
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The anthracite mine would require the removal of the top of Mount Klappan, Huntington said. “They call it open-pit mining,” he said. “But essentially they’re going to move the mountain away.” He added, if the coal wasn’t going to Asia he might feel less dread. Regionally there’s quite a lot at risk, Huntington said. “The most import thing about the anthracite project
for people living on the Skeena is the plans to haul 75 million tonnes of coal along the banks of our river,” Huntington said. “From the birth of the Skeena all the way to the Sustut.” The impact to fish and wildlife habitat alone would be catastrophic, according to Huntington. “We’re not hearing any definite plan from the provincial leadership about conservation,” he said. A big victory like the one recognized by the Tides award
is for only comes from working together, McPhee said. “We need alliances,” she said. “There’s no way we’d be where we are without help from people who want to stand with us for the environment.” There hasn’t been a comprehensive inventory of northwestern B.C. for nearly 40 years, which doesn’t sit well with Huntington. “The only information we really get to see is from these companies that want to make money,” he said.
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The District of New Hazelton council met last Monday and announced they are giving money to the arena building committee and a separate amount for repairs to the arena. DONH council advanced $34,000 to the Upper Skeena Arena Building Committee with the stipulation the committee continues to consult with New Hazelton regarding continuing arena plans. In addition, the DONH council also delivered a one-time $8,000 grant-in-aid to the Skeena Ice Arena Association for repairs. “We gotta keep the place goin’,” Mayor Gail Lowry said. Then council dealt with internal matters. A recent B.C. Court of Appeal decision perked up the ears of most municipal town councils. Schlenker v. Torgrimson found two councillors in a conflict of interest when they participated in voting to give a non-profit organization money when they were the directors of the latter. The potential for conflict of interest in small towns is magnified based on the limited number of people and the
number of organizations in operation. “The object of the legislation is to prevent elected officials from having divided loyalties in deciding how to spend the public’s money,” Justice B.D. MacKenzie said in his recent judgement. Essentially, the Court of Appeal found that if there is the potential for a councillor to be biased in any way regarding a vote in council they must remove themselves from doing so. For instance, two DONH councillors, Bronwyn Henwood and Robert Sturney, had to recuse themselves from approving the allocation of more than $40,000 to the SIAA because they are volunteers on the SIAA committee. Councillor George Burns would have joined them because he is also on the SIAA board, but he was absent. Council was clear in its decision to eliminate the possibility of a conflict of interest in its ranks. “We don’t want to jeopardize our positions,” Lowry said. “Better safe than sorry.” Mayor Lowry and a couple of councillors went to the B.C. Global LNG (liquid natural gas) Conference in Vancouver last month and there was several clarifying moments for her. “One of the main things I took home with me was that a lot of young
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Information AA MEETING, HAZELTON Sundays, 7 p.m. Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Christine Wesley Room. For information phone 250-842-5694 AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.
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Hart, Reidun Corneau (nee Martinsen) April 2, 1939 to February 27, 2013
Reidun Hart passed away peacefully in the arms of family on February 27, 2013 at Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers, B.C. Reidun was born in Oslo, Norway on April 2, 1939 to her Mom, Ingeborg Johanson and father, Martin Hansen. She was the second of four children (Solveig, Ragnar (Ron), and Synoeve (Sylvia). Reidun along with her family immigrated to Canada in 1952 to the small town of Grande Prairie. It was in 1956 she married the first love of her life, Henry Corneau. Together they built not only a family but a legacy of love for years to come. In 1989 Henry passed away and Reidun began a new chapter in her life as a widow in the small town of Smithers, B.C. Reidun entered the workforce as a house keeper and ultimately an attendant for the well known “Wash the Works.” Reidun lived a life dedicated to God. If there was an achievement she sought after it was to share and spread the love of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This infectious love was evident to all who had the privilege of knowing her. In 1993 it was through this love for God which lead her to meet the second love of her life, Bill Hart. Together they made a team of prayer, love and support which touched not just their family but anyone they came in contact with. Reidun leaves behind a rich legacy in her surviving six children and their spouses (Kenneth and wife Susan nee Walker, Roy and wife Terri nee Palmer, Cecile and husband Lee Manderson, Steven and wife Nola nee Leiterman, Robert and wife Melissa nee Hill, Sarah and husband Sean Endacott), 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held on March 2, 2013 in her home church of Mountain View Assembly. Interment was at the Smithers Cemetery immediately following.
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The Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is a non-profit Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agency located in beautiful Northern British Columbia. The ED will proactively lead, promote and manage the implementation and administration of the current programs offered, plus expanding its services to communities in a holistic approach. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and is the senior representative of the agency, promoting the agency’s activities through contact with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, The Ministry for Child and Family Development, the Gitxsan communities and other agencies. The successful candidate will bring the following requirements; • Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Child, Family and Community Service Act and other relevant regulatory and legal requirements • Personnel management experience • The ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, contracted partners, community members and others • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Proven leadership and the ability to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work independently • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Excellent analytical and administrative skills Financial Management • The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of the agency’s financial management including: • Working with the management team in preparing annual budgets • Expending funds within Board approved final budgets • Procurement and fulfillment of agency contracts • Ensuring up-to-date reporting to the relevant funding authority Qualifications • A minimum of five years current experience in Child and Family Services, including child protection; and • Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a related human services field, plus supervising training, plus 3 years current child protection experience or; a master in Education (counseling) or Master of Psychology degree, plus four years current child protection social work experience. • Experience in management of Child Welfare Services • Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture is a definite asset • Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Good knowledge of computers and supporting software • Successfully pass a Criminal Records Review Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. 41 (1) it a charitable, philanthropic, education, fraternal, religious or social organization or cooperation that is not operated for profit has a primary purpose the promotion of the interests and welfare of an identifiable group or class of persons characterized by a physical or mental disability or by a common race, religion, age, sex marital status, political belief, colour, ancestry or place of origin, that organization or corporation must not be considered to be contravening this Code because it is granting a preference to members of the identifiable group or class of persons.
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Thompson Creek Metals, a growing diversified metals company, is building the Mount Milligan copper gold mine in north central BC. This new mine is scheduled to come into production in the second half of 2013 and the project team has recently surpassed 3.8 million hours without a lost time incident. If you are interested in joining a safety-first culture, we are currently looking for talented people to join our team in the following areas: Finance and Administration Manager - responsible for the accounting functions for the operation and have a month end reporting responsibility to the Denver head office. Must have their accounting designation and should have 5-10 years accounting experience at a high level and preferably mining or related heavy industry experience The position is an onsite position, 5X2 schedule 8 hours per day. (2) Senior Accountants - responsible for accounts payable, monthly reporting systems, preparation of monthly financial statements and coordination and preparation of year end audit files. Must have a minimum of (3) years and have or working towards their professional designations. Mill Maintenance General Foreman – In this position you will supervise a multishift operations department and partner with the metallurgy and operations departments to safely achieve ore throughput and metal extraction goals. Mill Operations Supervisor - responsible for the supervision of Mill Operations Technicians in a positive and productive manner. Health and Safety Superintendent - to proactively manage the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards and practices to achieve best practices for a secure, safe and healthy work environment. HR Generalist - reporting to the HR manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing expertise across employee relations, and remuneration and benefits, as well as supporting efforts to earn Mount Milligan a reputation as an employer of choice. Detailed job descriptions and qualifications can be found at www.mtmilligan.com All positions offer a competitive salary plus benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. To be considered for our team, please send a cover letter and your resume to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (PROGRAM DELIVERY) OFFICER ALL NATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION All Nations Development Corporation is a subsidiary of All Nations Trust Company. We are seeking a Business Development Officer (BDO) to be based in Prince Rupert or Terrace, BC. The focus of this role is to assist potential and existing aboriginal entrepreneurs to access equity contributions from the Aboriginal Business Development Program (ABDP), for which we are a delivery partner. This successful applicant will be part of team of BDO’s and will work closely with the loans department of All Nations Trust Company (Kamloops, BC). Typical duties include assisting clients with accessing financing or funding. The successful applicant must be prepared to travel throughout northwestern BC to promote the program and meet with potential clients. Candidates should have a business degree/diploma or several years of related experience. Business plan and financial analysis skills are required. Applicants should also be proficient in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work independently. Interested applicants should provide a resume and cover letter before 4 PM on March 18 2013 to: Paul Donald Business Development Manager All Nations Development Corporation Suite 213W – 345 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Fax: (250) 372-2585 E-mail: pauld@antco.bc.ca
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HBH LAND SURVEYING INC provides quality professional survey services throughout northwestern B.C. We currently have an opening for a draftsperson/office administer to work out of our Smithers office. Duties will include CADDbased calculations and drafting of legal and engineering plans in addition to general office duties. Our ideal candidate will have completed a one year drafting technology program, at minimum, and have strong communication and mathematic skills Office management experience is an asset. Competitive wages based upon experience and qualifications. If this position is of interest to you, please email your resume and cover letter which outline your qualifications and relevant experience to BCLS@HBHLandSurveying.ca. We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Bulkley Restorations Ltd. in Smithers has an immediate opening for a Receptionist/Bookkeeper with excellent organizational skills. This position is part-time to full-time. The successful applicant must be a team player and enjoy dealing with the public.
SUBWAY in New Hazelton requires perm., f/time workers for the following positions to start ASAP: 3 Shift Supervisors With several years of experience to supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff, assist in hiring and training new staff; wages $12/hr. 5 Food Counter Attendants Prepare, heat and finish simple food items and serve customers at counters along with other duties. Will train; wages $10.25/hr. Email resume to shounak_c@yahoo.com
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Employment Opportunity Labourer (Groundskeeper) Public Works April 15 to September 28, 2013 The Village of Telkwa is seeking applications for a temporary, full-time Labourer (Groundskeeper) in the public works department from April 15 to September 28, 2013. Proponents must be skilled in landscaping and grounds keeping and be physically able to perform the duties necessary to maintain Village parks and grounds. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. A detailed job description is available on the Village of Telkwa website www.telkwa.com. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.86 plus 10% in lieu of benefits. Please submit a resume with at least two references to Alfred Reutelsterz by e-mail to info@telkwa. com, by facsimile to (250) 846-9572 or drop off at the Village Office at 1415 Hankin Ave., Telkwa, BC by March 22, 2013 at 4:00 pm. The Village of Telkwa thanks everyone who applies for this position, but regrets that we are unable to reply to all applicants.
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At Bulkley Valley Credit Union we love what we do. We work as a team. We learn every day. We contribute to our community. Join our team. As a Member Services Representative you will experience a flexible schedule, a competitive wage, and great benefits. But there’s more. We provide outstanding learning opportunities if you are up for the challenge. And we will value your contribution. We currently have an opening for a part-time MSR – Cash Services in our Hazeltons’ Branch. If you have the following qualities, we invite you to apply: -commitment to excellence in customer service -self-starter -community minded -ability and confidence to solve day-to-day problems -ability to work as part of a team -detailed oriented -high school diploma and any relevant education and experience Please submit your resume by March 22nd, 2013 to: Andrea Nikkel Bulkley Valley Credit Union Box 159 New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0 Or email: anikkel@bvcu.com To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union please visit www.bvcu.com You Belong Here
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250-847-2052 Airport Maintenance/ Mechanic Operator I Full Time Regular – Unionized Position The Town of Smithers is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Regular Airport Maintenance/Mechanic Operator I at the Smithers Regional Airport. This position is responsible to the Airport Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for a variety of tasks and duties primarily related to maintenance and repair functions for airport runway, roadways, grounds, buildings and equipment. For a complete job description, including preferred qualifications, please refer to our website www.smithers.ca. The wage rate for this position is $27.58 per hour, comes with a competitive benefit package and is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1570. Interested candidates may forward a cover letter and resume outlining relevant qualifications, training and experience, three references, and a current Drivers Abstract, quoting Competition #13-03 by 4:00 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Competition #13-03 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the above address. Electronic applications or incomplete applications cannot be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Regular Equipment Operator I. The principle responsibilities include the basic operation and minor maintenance and servicing of a variety of gasoline or diesel powered construction vehicles and equipment. For a complete job description, including preferred qualifications, please refer to our website www.smithers.ca. The wage rate for this position is $27.58 per hour, comes with a competitive benefit package and is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1570. Interested candidates may forward a cover letter and resume outlining relevant qualifications, training and experience, three references, and a current Drivers Abstract, quoting Competition #13-02 by 4:00 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Competition #13-03 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the above address. Electronic applications or incomplete applications cannot be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Engineering Technician. This is a full-time regular unionized position with CUPE. General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Senior Engineering Technician is responsible to efficiently organize and coordinate the engineering work in the Development Services Department. Qualifications Must Include: • a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or acceptable equivalent. • five (5) years senior experience in engineering technology in a municipal setting, including supervision of employees. May consider less experienced, but fully qualified candidates. • Considerable experience and proficiency in creating drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. • excellent working background in municipal infrastructure design, surveying, tendering, contract documents, construction administration, inspection, materials testing/ quality control, recording of as-built drawings, site safety, grant application writing, cost estimating and capital works planning. • excellent inter-personal skills in dealings with contractors, consultants, the public, owners, developers, utility company representatives, senior staff, municipal employees and other government employees. • proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and MS Office environment. • a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License • physically capable of fulfilling the required duties For complete details of this position, please request a job description from the Town by contacting the individual noted below or visit our website at www. smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 pm, April 2, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Confidential: Competition #13-01 Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person but cannot be submitted via email or without a current driver’s abstract. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Sweet Dreams Esthetic & Laser Studio Weekend tourney a blast has moved! We’re now located upstairs in the Smithers Plaza.
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Gitsegukla hosted its annual volleyball tournament over the weekend and five teams from the surrounding area were there to battle for top honours. Tournament organizer, Kristen Williams, was happy from start to finish. “There were a lot of talented players,” Williams said. Hazelton secondary teacher, Marcel Melanson’s team won first place and one of its players, Brandon Russell, took home the Most Valuable Player Award. The host team placed second and Ryan Wright’s team rounded out the top three. Geoff Gladstone won the best hitter trophy. Shay-Lyn Sampson won Ms. Hustle and Wendel ‘Jovo’ Hyzims earned the male equivalent. Tyrell Gregorie, Brian Hilbach, Dennis Gladstone, Ryan Wright, Richard Sampson, Dempsey Williams, Craig Maitland, Corbin Wilson, Alvin Hyzims Jr., Megan Trombley and Charles Paquette were named allstars for the tourney. All teams were evenly matched and displayed good sportsmanship. Wright’s team was in first place heading into the playoff round, but couldn’t get the better of Melanson’s team in the final match. The next event in Gitsegukla will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on March 28. Teams looking to enter should have a maximum of 6 players. One female needs to be on the court at all times. There will be a 25-minute timer, but the first team to 21 will win the game. Call 778-202-1750 for more info.
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After more than 16 years of service at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Lucien Senecal is retiring. Please stop by the Hazeltons’ Branch on his last day, March 28th, for cake and refreshments to help us wish him a fond farewell!
(Top) Brandon Russell (hitting) powers a ball past the would be blockers. (Above) Percy Fowler tips a ball over Chris Howard during round robin play at the Gitsegukla Volleyball tournament last weekend.
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HALLCON IS HIRING! The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of IT Support Technician. This is a part-time regular (20 hrs/week Crew Shuttleunionized Drivers Required. or 40 hrs/bi-weekly) position with CUPE Hallcon Crew Transportation Full with a pay rate of $31.42 per hour.requires This position and Drivers for thebenefit safe and comesPart-time with a pro-rated competitive package. courteous transportation General Statement of Duties: of Rail Crews from SMITHERS up toof380 km distant. Reporting to the for Director Finance, the IT Support is responsible to and maintain This is anTechnician on-call position. Retired and administerare themore Town’s network, computer semi-retired than welcome! workstations and telephone infrastructure and provide technical assistance in its use. REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications Include: • A current class 1, 2, or 4 Licence • High school ingraduation completion (We will assist upgradingand your class 5. of a college or other diploma program in Some conditions apply). computer science or network administration • Aorclean or near-clean Driver’s abstract. equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLY: • Minimum TO of two (2) years experience • By Fax at 780 468 4617. in information technology in a complex computing environment. • By Email at • Thorough knowledge of Windows operating John.Hollis@HallconCrewTransport.com systems, desktop at computers, wide variety • By phone 780 868 a8037. of software applications, local and wide area networks. Technician • Strong IT Support interpersonal, communication, and istime management, The organizational Town of Smithers currently seeking analytical and problem solving skills. qualified applicants for the position of IT Support Technician. a part-time (20 hrs/week • A valid This Classis5 BC Driversregular License or •40Training hrs/bi-weekly) unionized position withphones CUPE and experience with cellular with and a payother rate ofmobile $31.42 communication per hour. This position devices, comes with design, a pro-rated competitive benefit web programming and package. domain General Statement of Duties: management, and social media applications would be an asset. Reporting to considered the Director of Finance, the IT Support Technician responsible to maintain For complete details ofisthis position, please request network, computer aand job administer description the fromTown’s the Town by contacting the workstations and telephone infrastructure and individual noted below or visit our website at www. provide technical assistance in its use. smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current Qualifications Include: driver’s abstract by 4:00 pm, March 22, 2013 to: • High school graduation and completion SusanofBassett a college or other diploma program in Director of Corporate computer scienceServices or network administration Confidential: Competition #13-04of education and or equivalent combination Townexperience. of Smithers Box 1027 Aldous Street(2) years experience • 879, Minimum of two Smithers, BC V0J 2N0technology in a complex in information Tel: 250-847-1600 computing environment. Fax: 250-847-1601 • Thorough knowledge of Windows operating Applications may computers, be systems, desktop a wide variety submitted by applications, mail, of software local and wide area fax or in person. Electronic, late or incomplete networks. applications be considered. communication, • Strong cannot interpersonal, The organizational Town of Smithers applicants in andthanks timeall management, advance for their interest;solving however only those analytical and problem skills. candidates selected for anDrivers interview will be contacted. • A valid Class 5 BC License • Training and experience with cellular phones THE and other mobile communication devices, web design, programming and domain SUBSCRIPTION management, and social RATES: media applications Local – $43 including per year would be considered an HST asset. Seniors – $31.50 including HST per year For complete details of this position, please request Bringing thetheNEWS home! a job description from Town by contacting the individual noted below or visit our website at www. smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 pm, March 22, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Confidential: Competition #13-04 Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person. Electronic, late or incomplete applications cannot be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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TIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes, sleigh bells, collars, hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Large selection Native Wednesday, March 13,of 2013 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, indiCKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M Antiques, Furnishings 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. vidual coins & bank notes, US, $500 Loan and +. No Credit & Collectibles Auction $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. Canadian & other country Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% www.kindercubkennel.com 250Sale conducted on behalf of coins. 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Don’t brassCoast music Inn ofstand, the Westbrass, let it block employment, travel, pewter, wrought Banquet Room, iron 4620 coleducation, certifi• Spur Freeprofessional, Pruning lectable’s, & BC vases, Lakelse glassware Ave, Terrace, cation, adoption property renSaturday, May 11, 2013 Antique horn, swords, display ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS: tal opportunities. • View Enhance- For peace of at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall. pistol, &carvings, lamps, Couch loveseat’s,oil bedroom mind & a free consultation call ment/Thinning Furniture, antiques, colwatches, bunk jewelry,beds, militaryrocking medsuites, 1-800-347-2540. lectable’s, tools, tack, vehials. chairs, dining room suites & • Brush Chipping This sale has anew largeglass & excelcles, equipment etc. china hutch’s, top lent quantity new and Sale conducted by, coffee & end oftables, inlaidused an& Removal items, claw antiques collectable’s. tique foot& coffee table, Custom blueprints.Visit: This is misc. a partial listing,tables so look other coffee & • Insect & Disease wwldesigns.ca for future advertising as there end tables, antique bar, VictoSave! 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May 25, COLLECTABLE’S: Dolls, • Arborist Services 2013 Saturday 10:00 am. clocks, floor & @table lamps, Topley Garage, Topley, BC. candelabra’s, fiddle & other • Tree Removal & Intersection of Hwyinstruments, 16 & Hwy misc. musical Topping 118 to Granisle. brass music stand, brass, Any question Please Contact: pewter, wrought iron col• Spur Free Pruning lectable’s, glassware & vases, Saturday, May 11, 2013 Antique horn, swords, display • “CLEAN View EnhanceAIR & QUALITY SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITYâ€? at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall. pistol, carvings, oil lamps, ment/Thinning Furniture, antiques, colwatches, jewelry, military med! lectable’s, tools, tack, vehials. w • Brush Chipping This sale has a large & excele BLOWN-IN cles, equipment etc. ATTIC INSULATION N lent quantity of new and used Sale conducted & Removal • FURNACES • DUCTSby, Steinebach @ items,Mike antiques & collectable’s. • CHIMNEYS • FIREPLACES 694-3497 This is (250) a partial listing,orso look • Insect & Disease Cell (250) 692-6107 • BOILERS • PELLET STOVES for future advertising as there Management are Egon more Steinebach items to @come. • SAWDUST • WOOD CHIPS TRUCK MOUNTED VACUUMS Please(250) view694-3319 website orfor pic• AIR CONDITIONING Dane Drzimotta tures Cell of all scheduled (250) 570-2055 sales. &HUWLÂżHG )DOOHU $UERULVW • ATTIC INSULATION REMOVAL Consignments welcome. 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Homes for Rent EXECUTIVE 5 bdrm, 2 bath house in Houston. Garage, W/D, F/S, hot tub, large yard, close to schools,N/S, no pets. $1600 plus utilities and DD. Lots of storage, Available April 1st. Ph: (250) 845-4093 or (250) 845-9642.
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The Town of Smithers has the following equipment for sale. Unit #
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People submitting bids on the surplus equipment are requested to clearly include the following information: • The Unit # • The amount of the Bid for the item, and • Your name, address and phone number (Clearly Printed). The equipment is being sold on an “As Is, Where Is Basis.â€? The Town makes no claim as to the condition of the equipment. Please note that the equipment being offered for sale has a minimum bid price. The surplus equipment to be sold can be viewed at the Smithers Regional Airport at 6421 Airport Road. Appointments to view can be made by phoning the Airport at 250-847-3664. Please submit your bid, in writing, to: Town of Smithers, Box 879, 1027 Aldous St, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 with the heading “Surplus Equipment Bidâ€? on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for receipt of bids is 4:00 p.m. March 15, 2013. All successful bid amounts will be subject to HST. The successful bidder will be notified by phone. Unsuccessful bidders will be notified by letter. To obtain more information on the bidding process please contact Leslie Ford, Director of Finance, at the Town of Smithers Municipal Office at 847-1600.
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2007 Hyundai Accent Hatchback, excellent for long trips, 100,000 kms, great condition, auto trans, great gas milage, one owner, c/w new summers, winters on it. tillycat_62@hotmail.com
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LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 1495259 Alberta Inc. (Wakpa Wilderness Adventures) from Canmore, AB, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for the purpose of river rafting and day trips situated on ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE CONFLUENCE OF THE BABINE AND SKEENA RIVER, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 0.16 HECTARE, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File for this application is 6408485. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Land+ Tenures Specialist, MFLNRO, at PO Box 5000, 3726 Alfred Ave., Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 20, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office in Smithers.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87 (STIKINE) ISKUT SCHOOL BUS TENDER DEASE LAKE, B.C. The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 87 (Stikine) invites bids for the transportation of pupils from Iskut, BC to Dease Lake School, Dease Lake, BC and return during the regular school year. In the regular school year, the school is in session for approximately 186 days, from early September to June. A minimum 54 passenger vehicle shall comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard D250-M1985, and the National Safety Code. Any vehicle shall be equipped with a safe compartment to hold skates and hockey sticks, a satellite phone, thermal blankets for each passenger, a ¿rst aid kit and all other regulation safety equipment. Any driver shall have appropriate licensing, preferably possess an Industrial First Aid certi¿cate and be prepared to undergo a criminal record check. The route is approximately 210 loaded kilometres per day. Bids for regular bus service are to be submitted on the basis of a stipulated sum (dollars) per day for up to 210 loaded kilometres per day. A cost per loaded kilometre unit rate is also to be tendered in the event that regular bus service exceeds 210 loaded kilometres per day. For unscheduled bus service related to ¿eld trips, bids are to be submitted on a cost per traveled kilometre and a cost per engaged hour basis. Whichever rate is greater shall apply for a given ¿eld trip. Fuel costs are to be included in all the tendered rates. All references to per kilometre charges for regular bus service in these tender documents are intended to apply to “loaded” kilometres, i.e. when the bus is engaged, with children on the bus. The term of the contract will be September 3, 2013 to June 30, 2018. Only tenders submitted on the “Form of Tender” provided by School District # 87 (Stikine) will be accepted. This will be forwarded to you on request together with: Request for Tender Bus Contract Agreement Tenders will close at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 26th, 2013. The Board reserves the right to not award the contract and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please submit sealed bids to : School District # 87 (Stikine) Box 190, Dease Lake, B.C. V0C 1L0 Tel: 250-771-4440 Fax: 250-771-4441 e-mail: ken.mackie@sd87.bc.ca Attention : Ken Mackie, Secretary Treasurer
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The Town of Smithers is seeking the services of a grant writer in order to maximize the number of grants that the Town of Smithers and community organizations can achieve in 2013. The Grant Writer will work with the Town of Smithers Administration and local community groups and organizations to investigate and assess available grants, develop applications for selected grants and administer and develop final reports on successful grant applications. The Town of Smithers has a total of $10,000 to contract services of a grant writer and the project is made possible by a $7500 grant from the Northern Development Trust and $2500 from the Town of Smithers. The duration of this contract is anticipated to be a minimum of four months and ideally throughout the balance of the year. The target is 433 hours of work. This term contract may be of interest to a University Student or Consultant. If you are interested in this contract opportunity, please submit a written proposal (by mail, fax or in person, electronic proposals cannot be accepted) including your experience, project plan, timeline and fee schedule no later than 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 28, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers, Box 879, 1027 Aldous St Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601
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Boats 15’ Welded aluminum boat, 6’10” wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up fisherman’s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750. Chilliwack 250-244-1704 quintrex@telus.net
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HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN BUILDING ROOFING CONTRACT: #2013-19 Request for Quotation (RFQ) bid forms for the “Hudson Bay Mountain Building—Roofing Contract: 2013-19” will be received at the Smithers Town Hall up to: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th 2013. The general scope of work for this contract is to remove existing tar and gravel roof to the deck and to install new roofing including polyiso insulation and torch-on membrane roofing. Roof area is 1920 sq ft. Work to be done to RCABC standards. RFQ forms and more detailed Scope of Work documents are available upon request through the Municipal Office at no charge but with the requirement to register. All RFQ forms must be submitted on the provided form in a sealed envelope marked “HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN BUILDING—ROOFING CONTRACT: #2013-19, Care of Mark Allen, Director of Development Services” The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all completed RFQ forms, or to accept the completed RFQ form deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any completed RFQ form may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Roye Lovgren Building Inspector Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601 E: rlovgren@smithers.ca
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a vehicle was found to be driving erratically on Hwy 16. Police stopped the vehicle and found the driver to be impaired by alcohol. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days, the driver was suspended for 90 days and fined. March 5, damage the Upper Skeena Development Centre was reported. March 6, several cows were reported loose on Hwy 62 near Two Mile. The cows were returned to their pen by the owner with assistance from the RCMP.
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Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley. View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net NEW LISTING
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$339,500
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4555 Schibli Street
1542 Willow Street
Walcott Road
8942 Glacierview Road
3923 Third Avenue
3232 Turner Way
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Executive quality home Large lot, private back yard 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms School, perimeter trail near by
Peter Lund NEW PRICE
mls n225094
$225,000
4 bdrm, 3 bathroom, full basement Enst w/ soaker tub, stand-up shower Central air, built in vac, gas fireplace Paved drive, RV parking, dbl garage
Donna Grudgfield
Leo Lubbers
mls n225114
$324,900
NEW PRICE
157 acres on paved road Treed, undisturbed, private Near Walcott Foot Bridge www.realestatesmithers.com mls n225033
$459,000
NEW PRICE
Cozy country retreat on 5.8 acre lot Handcrafted pioneer style log home 2/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered deck Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
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$149,500
NEW PRICE
2 bedroom rancher on 50’x125’ Offers gas heat & metal roof Steps to downtown Main Street Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
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4 bedroom, 6 years young Great room with 18’ ceiling Heat pump, gas fireplace Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$349,000
NEW PRICE
mls n225135
$159,500
1089 Queen Street
4561 Alfred Crescent
12 Pavilion Place (no HST)
2200 Cote Road
3278 Turner Way
Manning Road, Smithers
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1920’s Heritage Home 4 bedroom, 3 piece bath, hedged yd Large 75x125 yard, 2 sun rooms Scenic views of Hudson Bay Mtn
Peter Lund
mls n222904
3 level split, 3 bedrooms, garage 3 bathrooms including ensuite Large family room, detached shop www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Ron Lapadat
mls n223882
$339,500
Stylish home, steps from the beach Open plan with spacious rooms Quality finishing, 3 bedroom, 3 bath www.smithershomes.com
$239,000
mls n224641
Beautiful 4.41 acres On the sunny side of the Valley Established driveway Fantastic views, 5 minutes to town
Kiesha Matthews
mls n224784
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, ensuite 1718 square feet, fireplace, veranda 16x22 heated garage/workshop www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Donna Grudgfield
$69,500
$144,900
$279,500
mls n225015
25.77 acres, good building sites Treed and views Toboggan Creek frontage Located in Evelyn area mls n219182
$199,500
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1216 Hunter Ave, Telkwa
4398 Whistler Road
3968 Third Avenue
4273 12th Ave, New Hazelton
Lot J Manton Road
4115 Third Avenue
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Hand hewn log home, riverfront .96 acre, level beach front 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Gourmet kitchen, lots of windows
Donna Grudgfield
mls n224956
5 acres, 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom Guest house, deck, carport Just off Ski Hill Road www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Donna Grudgfield
mls n222869
$159,000
2 bedroom rancher Attached carport 3 years old, one ½ duplex Vaulted ceilings, huge kitchen
$52,900
mls n224650
66x120 landscaped lot 4 bedroom, 2-4 piece bath, fireplace Lots of upgrades, good location www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$103,500
mls n223986
Large lot, nearly half an acre Located across from Gold course Great view, single family or duplex Town sewer available
Ron Lapadat
$102,000
mls n222977
Updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex New furnace & hot water tank Great buy, ready to move in www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$260,000
mls n224792
$189,900
Old Babine Lake Road
#38 – 95 Laidlaw Road
Lot 6 Aurora Avenue
Lot 5 Hyland Place
12805 Telkwa Coalmine Rd
#4 – 1686 Main Street
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+/-84 acre parcel 18 km East of Smithers Great Mountain views Seasonal creek
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n209406
Well maintained and renovated 14x70 and ready to move in 3 bedrooms, fenced yard Sundeck and view
Sandra Hinchliffe
$265,900
Over 60 % of lots sold Town sewer & water Lake front living Cul-de-sac location
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n223812
mls n215546
Rare undeveloped lot in Silverking Quiet cul-de-sac location Great mountain views This won’t last
Sandra Hinchliffe
$265,000
$45,000
mls n224606
Beautiful crafted log home, 3/4 bdrm 2500sf living space, 744sf basement Fenced property, 30x24 workshop Private, 30min to Smithers, 1.17acre
Charlie McClary
$265,000
mls n219253
No stairs, quality 2 bedroom Open floor plan, gas fireplace Walk-in closet, utility room Close to downtown and shopping
Peter & Alida
$259,500
mls n224486
$135,000
4212 Mountainview Cres
2 Harmon Cres, Granisle
#36 – 1205 Montreal Street
1539 Willow Street
13042 Blue Jay Road
Lot B Raceway Road
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Kiesha Matthews
3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 1300sf rancher New paint and flooring installed Close to schools, pool and arena Carport, concrete driveway, apps incl
Karen Benson
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n223328
Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
3 bedroom, 1056 square foot home Full unfinished basement Paved driveway, sundeck Minutes form Babine Lake
Jantina Meints
Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292
mls n223593
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
Alpine Village Estates Very well up kept home 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, garage, sundeck Easy living, great location
Jantina Meints
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
mls n224664
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
mls n223639
Alida Kyle Cell. 877-2802
5 acres, level and treed 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom New asphalt shingles, laminate floor Lg attached workshop, bsmt access
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
mls n222142
Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838
6.6 acres, less than 10 min to town Brilliant views of Hudson Bay Mtn Very friendly neighborhood Desirable location
Kiesha Matthews
mls n224849
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420
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