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NEWS BRIEFS Volunteer Fort St. James A $25,000 grant from New Horizons for Seniors will help get Volunteer Fort St. James up and running. The federal funding will allow for organizations in the community who rely on volunteers to list volunteer opportunities in a database. People interested in volunteering will also then be listed in another database, and Volunteer Fort St. James will then be able to match up opportunities with people whose interests or skills fit the bill. Judy Greenaway will be coordinating the initiative, and it will be run out of the Stuart Lake Seniors Activity Centre. The group is still in the early formation stages, but for further information and to get on either list, contact Judy Greenaway at greenawayjudy@gmail. com
RCMP return Two new arrivals will help fill in the ranks of the local RCMP detachment, but the new arrivals are actually returns. Corporal Johnathan Lechky and Constable Laura Lechky are transferring to Fort St. James from Prince Rupert and should arrive in May. Both had previously been posted to the Fort St. James detachment.
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Blue sky over white water
The cross-country skiing on Stuart Lake has been phenonmenal this year thanks to track setting by Paul Inden, president of the local crosscountry ski club. Track has been set from the waterfall at Stone’s Bay all the way down to the Fort St. James National Historic Site. While the sunshine will be melting the tracks quickly, it is a great way to get out in the sunshine before the snow is gone and while the streets turn to mud. Photo courtesy of Paul and Kelley Inden
Suspicious death in Fraser Lake
The death of Destiny Rae Tom, 21, on Nautley First Nations reserve has been deemed suspicious by RCMP. At around 5:25 a.m. on March 23, RCMP were called to the Fort Fraser-area reserve where they discovered a woman’s body outside a home. RCMP arrested an adult male upon arrival, but have since released him without charges. The North District Major Crime Unit are not disclosing further details citing an ongoing investigation. An autopsy is scheduled The death of Destiny Rae Tom has been for this week to assist with deemed suspicious by RCMP. determining a cause of death. Anyone with possible information about the death is being asked to call Fraser Lake RCMP at 250.699.7777. To remain anonymous, the RCMP advises the public to call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
WIDC finally gets go-ahead DeLynDa PiLon Prince George Free Press The contract has been awarded for the tallest wood structure in North America to be constructed on Fourth Avenue and George Street with construction expected to begin in April. PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., the same company that build Prince George’s cancer centre, is the chosen proponent to build the $25.1 million Wood Innovation and Design Centre. Michael Green will be the architect, the man who designed the addition for the airport. Prince George-MacKenzie MLA Pat Bell said the building, set to be six storeys though the first contains an atrium housed in a double layer, will have world-wide influence and is set to display innovative new styles of construction. The design will use a variety of different species of wood found province-wide. With commercial and office space, the WIDC will be home to a Masters degree program in engineering, specializing in tall wood buildings.
“There is definitely a demand out there for it,” Bell said, both of tall wood buildings and the program. “We will be able to deliver it not just here in Prince George but across the world.” The WIDC has been in the works for several years, first announced in a throne speech in 2009. Recently, rumours have swirled around the validity of the land procurement process and various aspects of the process. However, Bell said he’s excited to be finally announcing the company which will take on the process, the starting date of construction and, finally, the finishing date. Though sometimes a complex and difficult task, Bell said the WIDC was worth it and will be a world-reknowned asset to the city for a long time. He added though he is excited by today’s announcement, that will be compounded in July of 2014 when he will be at the grand opening of the building, not as a politician but rather a city resident. Continued on Page 6
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Recent Wednesdays this month parents and children enjoyed Story Time @Your Library led by teacher-librarian and library aide, April Hilland. Afterwards many moved upstairs to participate in our brand new program: Unplug & Play where they constructed towers, bridges, castles, cars and so much more with Lego, Duplo, Blocks, and a variety of other materials. This program was a pilot program for Spring Break to gauge interest and need for children and family library programming.
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Fort St. James will become a little more friendly for seniors soon. A Union of British Columbia Municipalities Age-Friendly Communities grant for $20,000 will allow for the development of a transportation service for seniors by seniors. The funding will take the program through to December 31, 2013, so further funding sources will be needed to maintain the program in the long-term. Similar to the delivery service started last October which helps those with mobility issues to take care of some basic errands, the transportation service in the works will be directed at low-income seniors and those with mobility issues who do not have access to transportation. While still in the development stage, an action committee is being formed which will be in charge of determining how to execute and articulate the program. The aim is to help get seniors out and about in the community, forming social bonds and being part of the community as a whole.
LEFT: Yvonne Sam (right) will be the coordinator for a new transportation service for seniors in Fort St. James.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING STUART LAKE GOLF CLUB THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBHOUSE 2704 STONES BAY ROAD ON
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 AT 1:00PM
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Yvonne Sam will be the coordinator for the new service with the District of Fort St. James providing support for her and the action committee. “Let’s hope that this is as successful as the delivery service has been,” said Sam. While living in a small, rural community can be difficult for people with mobility or transportation challenges, this could help to improve the quality of life for those people. “This is neat to see the community progress into ways to dealing with things,” said Kris Nielson.
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Follow the money Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press When Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell ranted in the Legislature about Brian Fehr being an NDP supporter, it brought into question who are the Liberal supporters as well. Bell, in his rant, tried to diminish Fehr’s criticism of the Wood Innovation and Design Centre bid process by pointing out that Fehr, and his companies, have donated $50,000 to the NDP. Bell, somehow, forgot to point out that Fehr had previously donated $122,995 to the BC Liberals over the years. Fehr has cried foul that his company didn’t make the shortlist for the Wood Innovation and Design Centre project. The $25.1 million project is going to be done by PCL Constructors Westcoast, who are no strangers to Prince George, having built the cancer centre. So how much money has PCL Constructors Westcoast given to political parties? According to Elections BC, it has given $110,489 to the BC Liberals since 2006. It also gave Wally Oppal $500 when he was a candidate in 2009. Of the other contractors named to work on the project - Michael Green Architecture Inc., Equilibrium Consulting Inc., B.R. Thorson Consulting Ltd., RDH Building Engineering Ltd., MMM Group Ltd., Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., Equity Plumbing + Heating Ltd., and Houle Electric Limited, only Houle Electric has contributed politically. It has given the Liberals $24,300 since 2005, nothing to any other political party. The PCL Constructors political contributions fall short of $122,995 Brian Fehr has given over the years, so I guess we can say the projects wasn’t awarded solely on who has been greasing the Liberals’ palms. However, of the other two proponents who were shortlisted for the centre, neither WIC Design and Build nor Maple Reindeers/Cree contributed anything to the Liberals. Once again, it’s an argument for eliminating corporate and union donations to political parties. In fact, Integrity BC has just released a poll suggesting that a majority of British Columbians support a ban on corporate and union donations to political parties. When asked: “Do you believe that corporations and unions should be prohibited from donating money to B.C.’s provincial political parties?,” almost two to one were in favour (59 per cent yes, 31 per cent no, 10 per cent undecided). The BC NDP, Conservative party, Green Party and BC First support a ban on corporate and union donations. B.C.’s three Independent MLAs seeking re-election (Vicki Huntington, Bob Simpson and John van Dongen) called for a ban in February. It seems the Liberals are the only ones in British Columbia who seem to think it’s still a good practice. One only has to look at the numbers above from only a handful of businesses to understand why. It’s time that changed. British Columbia will be a better place for it.
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Bike to work comes to Fort St. James Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The District of Fort St. James will join up with other communities from across the province this year to help celebrate Bike to Work Week. May 27 to June 1 of this year will be Bike to Work Week across B.C., an initiative which started in Victoria back in 1995. This year will be the first year the District of Fort St. James is signing up the community and organizing events around the week "to build awareness and to promote cycling as a form of commuting," said Mel Chesnutt, event coordinator for the District. Chesnutt herself is already biking to work when she can, which from where she starts on Sowchea, is 8 km each way, but it only takes her from 12 to 20 minutes to make the trip, and she gets exercise and fresh air on the way. The District received a $1,000 grant towards their events from the Bike to Work BC Society, which will be used to promote bike safety and awareness, for prize incentives for both maximum kilometres and participation. Chesnutt said they have applied for more grants and are also hoping to get more bike SPORTING EVENT TO REPORT? CALL THE CALEDONIA COURIER 250-996-8482 EMAIL: newsroom@caledoniacourier.com
racks for the community to help people choosing to cycle. While participating in Bike to Work Week and registering online allows participants to track kilometres and carbon emission reductions and other statistics, Bike to Work Week can also help remind motorists to be more aware of cyclists on the roads while they're driving. There will even be a Bike to Work Week art display at the Integris Credit Union leading up to and throughout Bike to Work Week. The bike-related art show is being organized by the Community Arts Council of Fort St. James. "As a bike enthusiast, anything that will help promote safe sharing of the road," said Chesnutt. "I bike as much as I can and I've had a few close calls." For anyone interested in more information around Bike to Work Week and registering as an individual or as a team, call 996-8233 or go to biketowork.ca
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Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ominecaexpress. com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111-250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com *** FORT ADULT CENTRE FOR EDUCATION...Suite 221-250 Stuart Drive, in the Goodwin Building. Open daily 8:00-4:00. Call 250-996-7712 for more information. *** FIREwEED STOppING ThE VIOLENCE & OUTREACh SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** ST pATRICk’S ANGLICAN ChURCh... hosts a free lunch every Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm. All are welcome. This lunch is made possible through the generous giving of time and resources,by many people in the region, including Sylvia Isaac, The Roman Catholic Church, Camp Living Water, and many other individuals.We wish to
thank all those who contribute their labour to this program as well as those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small food bank on Tuesday morning, and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 11-1pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIREwEED CLOThES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 9968081. Every little bit helps. *** AUxILIARy TO STUART LAkE hOSpITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES pUBLIC LIBRARy hOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChAkO VALLEy COMMUNITy SERVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAp AND hANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every
month. Contact Sharon at 996-8373 for more information. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCh & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. *** MUSIC MAkERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Rosemary Allan at 250-996-8997 for more info. *** ThE ThRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** SERVICE pUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** ALCOhOLICS ANONyMOUS... Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact 996-8290. *** FIREwEED SAFE hAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 9968000. *** FORT ST. JAMES pARENT ADVISORy...3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School. *** DROp IN AT ThE LEGION... for fun darts. No charge. Every Saturday 2:30 p.m.
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LEFT: A painting by Peter Corbett of the sky over Stuart Lake and the Church of Good Hope on it’s shore, with Mt. Pope bluffs in the background is one of many paintings Corbett made while in Fort St. James with fellow painter Glenn Clark. The pair are painting the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline route as a way to help bring the landscape to life. The pair hope to bring a show of some of their works on tour to the area this fall.
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Bond and Bell silent on controversy From Page 1 Coun. Dave Wilbur, acting mayor for the City of Prince George, said the day was a long time coming, but he is thrilled with the result. He said he believes the building will create a synergy to positively affect the culture, social and environment of the city. “We are going to see a Prince George rebirth we’ve been waiting for for decades,” he said. Vice-president of PCL, Anibal Valente, explained the company makes the best use of local products and labour. He said he expects construction to begin at the end of April and be completed in July of 2014. It will include 350,000 man hours of labour, and at its peak there will be about 50 people on-site constructing the building. Valente said one requirement was the bidder had to use at least 800 cubic metres of wood in the project. “We are at 2,000 cubic metres, so we exceeded the minimum wood requirement by quite a bit,” he said. In spite of that, Green explained the building meets the same fire codes as one made of concrete. He likened it’s tendency to easily catch fire to someone trying to light a big stump with a tiny lighter. Green added cuttingedge innovation will be used creating the structure, and it will lead to taller buildings in the future, though at 27.5
metres it will be the tallest in North America. By using wood rather than concrete, Green said, 2,000 tonnes of carbon did not go into the atmosphere, or the equivalent of 500 cars on the road per year. “We wanted the ground floor to be about the community,” Green said. That is why there will be big windows passers-by can look into, catching site of the variety of activities happening within. “We really wanted to activate the street,” he said. He added the lighting will make the wood glow at night. Inside the mezzanine, a set of stairs will take you up to a theatre designed for students. The building has ‘shoulders’, allowing for a second floor deck. There will be a feature wall at the heart of the building and another wall with slats made of all the different types of wood available in the country so people can see, smell and
feel its texture. A distance learning theatre will allow students to share course work across the province, country or internationally. Bell said Advanced Education is currently currently in discussions with a European university expert in tall wood building design, and will likely work with them. Green said the design is the most unique and innovative of its kind, and will be a stepping stone for future mass timber projects. “Make no mistake about it. This is a historic structure, the first of its kind,” MLA and Attorney General, Shirley Bond, who acted as MC, said. Neither Bond nor Bell would comment on the controversy surrounding the project, however Bond reiterated that there was “nothing inappropriate” about the procurement process, as has been alleged by local businessmen Brian Fehr and Dan McLaren.
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LEFT: Shana Labatch creates some book spine poetry. The library, in partnership with The Learning Hub (CNC) hosted a poetry night at the Fort St. James Public Library. Shana LaBatch & April Hilland led this fun workshop where participants explored group writing, altered and found poetry, Haiku, and created poems using book spines (Many thanks to Wayne the head librarian who helped put those books back on the shelves!). Photo April Hilland
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program will be continuing. Originally started in October as a four-month pilot project, the delivery service to help seniors with grocerThe On the Road: Seniors Helping Seniors delivery ies, prescriptions, library books or bill payments will now be able to continue on, hopefully indefinitely. Though current funding was scheduled to run out at the end of March, the funding will already allow for the program to continue through April, and Emily Colombo, economic development officer for Fort St. James, said there should then be further funding to keep it For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on going beyond this. March 26, 2013. The initial startup costs have been taken Michael E. Baynes was released on recognizance with a $500 bond and care of with the purchase of the delivery van one year of conditions to keep the peace. and the hiring of a coordinator, and operating Gary L. Felix was sentenced to 17 days in jail, with credit for time costs to continue the program are not high. served, for causing a disturbance, indecent exhibition or loitering and two The funding was through a New Horizons counts of failure to comply with conditions of undertaking. for Seniors grant which allowed the District Brent M. Guillet was given 25 days in jail for assaulting a police ofof Fort St. James to hire on Yvonne Sam as ficer, and one day in jail for failing to comply with a probation order. the program coordinator and purchase a van Yulanda S. J. Monk was released on recognizance with the allegation to do the deliveries with. of a $500 bond and nine months of conditions for assault. An action committee of seniors operates Arlene Prince was also released on recognizance with the allegation the program, which helps provide the service of a $500 bond and one year of conditions for a surety to keep the peace. to a client list of 15 seniors or persons with Shauna L. Sam was given a conditional discharge for nine months and mobility issues so far in the community. nine months probation for causing a disturbance, indecent exhibition or Partnerships with Overwaitea, Sana'aih loitering. Market, the Lakeshore Pharmacy and the Fort Donald E. Service was fined $500 and prohibited from driving for one St. James Bicentennial Library also help make year and charged a victim surcharge for driving while prohibited. the project possible. Victor S. West was given a conditional sentence of 12 months, 12 The free service is currently being offered months probation, charged a victim surcharge of $50 and ordered to proon Mondays and Fridays, with orders placed vide a DNA sample for sexual assault. 24 hours in advance.
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Auctions AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall. Large selection of good furniture. Large dining room set, patio furniture, antiques & collectable’s. Limited edition prints. Large commercial freezer. Snowblower, tools, tack, vehicles and equipment.
For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 Watch future papers for more details.
Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates SALE 1 April 20, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Francois Lake Hall, Francois Lake, B.C. South of Burns Lake @ Intersection of Hwy 35 south & Colleymount Road. ANTIQUES: The sale will have some of the nicest antique furnishings ever offered by us at auction. We have a beautiful selection of large antique furnishings such as: Tables, sete, couch, sideboards, piano stool w/ bear claw feet, end tables, side tables, curio cabinets, grandfather clock, buffet, bedroom suites, dining room suites, marble top satin wood wash stand, antique oak table 6 chairs, buffet & hutch suite, misc. antique dining room chairs and other occasional chairs. This sale will have a beautiful selection of Victorian & Eastlake antiques and other beautiful antique Oak & Mahogany furnishings. ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes sleigh bells, spreaders, scotch tops, bridles, and hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Nice selection of native art including hides, drums, face masks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, paddles (exact items will be posted on the website). HOUSE HOLD & MISC COLLECTABLE’S: Very large selection of hockey, baseball & football cards, clocks, lamps, candelabra’s, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, plate ware, glassware, china & vases, sword, coal oil lamps, very old antique leather horse collectable, violin, banjo. Sale will include a few modern furnishings, deep freeze, fridge & furnishings. ANTIQUE TOOLS & MISC: Antique tools, antique survey transit, large antique brass gold scale in glass cabinet, antique bamboo fly rod. This Sale has a large & excellent selection of antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future advertising as there are more items & consignments to come. Please view website for pictures of exact items and a list of all of our scheduled auctions. Consignments welcome! If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auction. Condition of Sale. Terms: Cash & cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards. Items are as is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. There will be a concession on Site. SALE 2 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOL AUCTION May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, Topley, B.C. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle. SALE 3 ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION June 8th, Saturday @ 10:00 am. George Dawson Motor Inn, Banquet Room, Dawson Creek, B.C. Any question Please Contact: Mike Steinebach
@ (250) 694 - 3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS for sale. 5 males and 3 females ready to go by May 12 $550 each. Call (250) 8474203 or (250) 643-0358.
Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598
HOME PHONE reconnect. Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or see us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598
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BID OPPORTUNITY MARINA MANAGER The District of Fort St. James is now accepting bid applications for the position of Marina Manager to provide 24-hour supervision of the wharf for the 2013 boating season (from mid-May to end-September). The Marina Manager will also oversee the municipal campsite at Cottonwood Park and open, close and clean the washrooms at Cottonwood Park and Goodwin Park each day. The District will provide a cabin for on-site accommodation, as well as hydro and telephone services. Interested parties must be willing to work with the public. Boating experience would be helpful but not required. An information package with sample contract is available at the District Office. The bid price for the contract will be only one of the criteria for the successful bidder. The District is also interested in innovative proposals for collection of fees and provision of additional services at the marina. Please submit sealed proposals by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15th, 2013 to the attention of: Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer District of Fort St. James PO Box 640 / 477 Stuart Drive West Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0
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We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary!! By giving away a total of
40,000
$
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W A R D T S R FI
IN CASH!!
Donna Himech won a 60” PANASONIC TV by purchasing ONE OF OUR REMAINING 2012 VEHICLES!
• 21,724 KMs • RWD, Automatic • air conditioning • leatherette interior • power steering • reclining seats
• 23,940 KMs • AWD, automatic • fully loaded • entertainment pkg • heated leather seats, OnStar • panoramic sunroof • power lift gate
Price $26,900
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS – 2500
$
E! SALE PRIC
00
24,890
R0870
• 135,760 KMs • AWD, auto, box liner • crew cab, heated leather seats, fully loaded, entertainment pkg, sunroof • remote start, OnStar • short box, step bumper • tow package
Price $47,800
2011 GMC ACADIA – DENALI
$
RUCK!
2009 GMC SIERRA – SLT 2500HD
$
39,990
R0832
E! SALE PRIC 00
44,800
R0935
Price $7,900
2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE – SL
$
2007 DODGE DAKOTA $ 17,280R0995 - SLT
R0728
• 147,350 KMs • AWD, auto, fully loaded, heated leather seats • entertainment pkg • navigation system • OnStar, sunroof • rear view camera • remote start, running boards, trailer hitch
Price $19,900
E! SALE PRIC 00
E! SALE PRIC 00
5,850
• 85,940 KMs • AWD, automatic • cloth interior • power door locks & windows, power steering, short box • step bumper • running boards
UL T BEAUTIF
Price $42,800
E! SALE PRIC 00
• 119,660 KMs • FWD, manual • cloth interior • daytime running lights, deluxe AM/ FM radio, fog lights • power steering • power brakes, rear window defogger
Price $27,900
2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE– LTZ HYBRID
$
E! SALE PRIC 00
25,800
R1163
• 31,740 KMs • AWD, automatic • cloth interior, OnStar • power door locks • power windows • running boards • short box • trailer hitch
• 29,478 KMS • FWD, automatic • cloth interior • daytime running lights • deluxe AM/FM Radio • OnStar • power door locks • power windows
• 28,450 KMs • AWD, automatic cloth interior, OnStar • power windows & door locks, remote start, running boards • trailer hitch • satellite radio
Price $31,800
Price $22,900
Price $38,400
E! SALE PRIC 00 2012CHEVROLET SILVERADO – 1500 LS $ 27,600R1186
2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA – LS SEDAN
$
E: SALE PRIC 00
19,990
R1144
2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE – LTI
$
E! SALE PRIC 00
36,600
R1035
• 65,911 KMs • AWD, auto, box liner • canopy, fully loaded • entertainment pkg • heated leather seats • OnStar, remote start • sunroof, tow pkg • sliding rear window • step bumper
• 51,200 KMs • RWD, Manual • heated leather seats • OnStar • power windows & door locks, spoiler • rain sensor wipers • remote trunk release
• 86,222 KMs • AWD, automatic • cloth interior, OnStar • power windows • power door locks • remote start • trailer hitch • satellite radio
Price $35,800
Price $69,900
Price $36,900
E! SALE PRIC 00 2010 CHEVROLET 0 SILVERADO– LTZ 1500 $ 32,90 R1054
LE PRICE! 00 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SA $ 59,900R0700 – Z06 FIXED ROOF
2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN – LS
$
E! SALE PRIC 00
32,900
R1110
Price does not include documentation fee of $399
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