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Negligent dog owners are in deep doo doo. In response to numerous complaints about dogs defecating and running loose in Riverside Park, the town has spent more than $5,000 to install signs stating park rules at every park entrance and on every trailhead. Some of the money was also used to purchase more plastic bag dispensers for cleaning up all the crap. "It's just phenomenal the amount of complaints we've had about loose dogs and people not picking up after their dogs," said Shallon Touet, arena and parks manager. "I don't know what it is but this is the worst year we've had in the last three." On Monday, March 26, council discussed several additional enforcement initiatives targeting careless dog owners who regularly visit the public park and recreational area with their canine companions. Council even went so far as to consider stationing the town's dog catcher in the park during the morning, a move that has succeeded in curbing similar negligence in other municipalities in the past, said Tom Clement, director of community services.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Omineca Express NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION FALL FAIR KITCHEN CONCESSION
Support burgeons for community garden Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Over the next few weeks, the Nechako Community Alliance (NHCA) expects to hash out more details about establishing a community garden in Vanderhoof. Last week the town signed an agreement to occupy land on View Street owned by School District 91, a milestone that will enable the NHCA to take the lead in developing a community garden with plots for both students and citizens in Vanderhoof. But many details have yet to be determined, such as how the garden will be shared among green thumbs and used to cultivate healthier lifestyles through education, says Maya Sullivan, an NHCA director. "It's a big project, there's quite a bit of money and a lot of different stakeholders involved," she said. "We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we think this will turn into something the community can be proud about." So far, the community garden has received enormous support from the town, which offered to install water lines to the property under the agreement with the school district. Mayor Gerry Thiessen has also endorsed the project, describing it as another positive addition to the community.
Using $2,000 of grant money acquired from Northern Health last year, Sullivan said the NHCA plans to build a greenhouse at the new community garden site. The grant money is part of an overall shift by the Ministry of Health toward actively supporting self-management for chronic health conditions, in turn lessening the economic burden on the province's health care system. "Prevention is key. That is why it is critically important that all of us make healthier choices – to eat more fruits and vegetables, to reduce our caloric and sodium intake, to get regular exercise and to do what we can to avoid chronic disease," a spokesperson for the ministry stated in an email. A second greenhouse, as well as a shed for storing tools, will likely be built at the community garden site, too. And last week, the NHCA started looking at getting bids for fencing. Sullivan also said that, down the road, students from Nechako Valley Secondary School may participate in developing the garden, too. "Right now, we're just trying to bring it to the finish, but it really does seem like it's going to happen now," said Sullivan. "There's such great momentum and great support." For more information on establishing a community garden in Vanderhoof, contact Maya Sullivan at smaya@telus.net.
If you are interested in running the Kitchen Concession at the Fall Fair August 15 - August 18, 2013 please submit the following form and either email it to jmwalker@hwy16.com or drop it off with Jeannie Walker at Royal LePage Home Central, 146 East Stewart Street by April 30, 2013. You can also go to our website http://nvesociety. com and download the form as well. Preference will be given to Non-Profit Groups. The Fall Fair Committee will look over the submissions and the successful group will be contacted by May 15, 2013. The fee for the Kitchen Concession is 15% of your Net Profit plus $100.00 per day Kitchen Utility fee. Must have Food Safe Certificate. The Group or Organization must make sure that each of their volunteers buys a weekend pass for $10.00 each and that this cost will not be included in the amount above. This allows the volunteer to enjoy the Fall Fair each day after their shift is over. The hours are: Thursday, 3pm to 8pm (This day will be free) Friday & Saturday open for breakfast at 6:30am to 8pm Sunday open for breakfast 6:30am to 4pm
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BRIEFLY B.C. returns to PST Tom Fletcher Black Press The brief era of the harmonized sales tax ended in B.C. on Monday, April 1, with a last-minute scramble by thousands of businesses to register as collectors of the revived provincial sales tax. About 100,000 businesses in B.C. are required to register and collect PST from customers. By the Easter weekend, about 80,000 of them had done so, said Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.'s minister of state for small business. "I think what most consumers will be doing is looking at their receipts," Yamamoto said Sunday. "In most cases they'll be paying the same as they did prior to April 1, unless you're getting your hair cut, or buying a ski ticket or you're paying your golf membership or going to a restaurant, or buying a bike." The good news for barbers, bike shops, restaurants and other labour service providers is that they see a seven per cent tax reduction. The bad news is that they have to administer two sales taxes, the PST and the five per cent GST, which continues to apply to goods and services.
"It was amazing how the dogs disappeared, how they stopped running around," he said. But even after a storm of complaints, patrols in the park by the town's dog catcher, Orenda Jarman, have not increased. Still, if Jarman were to catch a dog defecating on park property, there is little she can do since the town has no fine in place for such malfeasance, according to administrative staff. At the March 26 council meeting, uncertainty was expressed over how to resolve the problem, and lessconfrontational options were given consideration over stricter tactics. "It's sad that it has come to this, that people aren't taking care of their dogs out there," said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. Thiessen, who has witnessed firsthand dogs violate park rules by running amok and defecate indiscriminately, questioned if, rather than coming down heavy handedly, municipal staff could stand in the park and hand out flyers detailing rules, the town's bylaws and the fines associated with negligence. "Sometimes I think people think this is just the Wild West," he said. One of the latest and most prominent complaints regarding the amount of dog crap accumulating in Riverside Park was submitted to the Omineca Express in the form of a letter
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In response to complaints about dogs defecating and running loose in Riverside Park, the town has spent more than $5,000 to install signs stating park rules at every park entrance and on every trailhead. by Vanderhoof resident Raymond Machon. Machon, who walks in Riverside Park three times per day, is troubled by the number of dog owners disobeying bylaws and is upset with the worsening sanitary conditions in the park. With so many violations and so much irresponsibility taking place in the park, Machon said it's time the town adopts a hard-line policy against careless dog owners. "They have to give their bylaws some teeth," he said. "The news will get out soon enough." In the past two months, Orenda Jarman, the town's dog catcher since June 2012, has received an average of nine complaints about the number of dogs running amok in town, but none in Riverside Park. "Overall, I don't think there's a huge big problem, at least not
yet," she said. Last year, the town purchased 200 dog licenses, but distributed only 65. By law, dog owners are required to purchase licenses that cost $10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $30 for non-spayed and non-neutered animals. Jarman said that licenses, which come with tags for collars that identify a dog's owner and address, aren't strictly enforced by the town. "I don't even think people realize they're mandatory," said Jarman. In response to the
rising number of complaints about loose dogs in town, Jarman, who offers dog owners leniency on most occasions, said patrolling or increasing her presence in Riverside Park at certain times of the day would have a limited effect in deterring negligence, especially considering the fact that owners can't be fined for not cleaning up their dog's crap. "It's a hit and miss thing," she said. "The chances of you seeing a dog causing a problem or being a problem are pretty small."
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From Venezuela to Vanderhoof! Vivace Latino, a group of select members and graduates of the El Sistema program of Venezuela will kick off their visit to northern British Columbia in a very special performance on April 13th at the Northside Church. This project took flight through the initiative of Jonathan Govias, guest conductor to the Prince George Symphony Orchestra back in November, 2011. Former General Manager and Project Lead Ruth Langner states: “We are thrilled to bring top international performers such as these talented musicians direct from Venezuela to Vanderhoof.” El Sistema is the common name for the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Venezuela. Since El Sistema’s founding, two million kids have gone through the program. There are currently more than 400,000 kids playing in some 200 youth orchestras all over the country. 70% of the participants live below the poverty line. El Sistema is literally saving young lives in Venezuela. Six days a week, kids attend their neighborhood youth orchestra, off the streets, away from the lure of gangs and drugs. They are busy and focused. They all want to be in the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra. Their pursuit of musical excellence is driving them and ambition is becoming part of their fabric. They are finishing high school. They are going to university and becoming lawyers, doctors and engineers. As adults, they are returning to their program sites to volunteer and of course some, like Gustavo Dudamel, are making a living as great musicians. Their top youth orchestra, the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, tours the world playing to sold out audiences. If you miss them in Vanderhoof, there is another opportunity. They will be joining the PGSO the following week for a concert on April 20th in Prince George. Please come and hear VIVACE LATINO:
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An analysis of the federal budget Editor: I have seen several federal budgets cause more commotion than the one that came down in Ottawa last week. Yet there are several things about it that I find deeply disturbing. One is its determination to swim against the historical tide by imposing a new top-down shared cost program on the provinces: “The Canada Job Grant” will not be introduced until the election year of 2014 and 2015, though you can be sure it will be frequently referred to in government ads between now and then. The self-contradictory and incoherent nature of this budget is most apparent when viewed in a larger context. The government brags about “closing loopholes” in the tax system. This may be a great way to claw back $4.4 billion in revenue, but it is ironic when you consider that for years this government was unusually guilty of putting loopholes in the tax code in the first place. One of the problems with Canada’s Economic Action Plan is that it added an additional $105 billion to the national debt in order to pay for things like GST cuts, and tax expenditures for the middle-class on everything from childrens’ sports to daycare. Some of these programs were better than nothing, but they were not the most effective way to fight the recession. They certainly did not create a very good national daycare system, as shown dramatically by a recent report from UNICEF, which ranked Canada tied for last place among 25 developed countries for the quality of its early child care services. And then there is the government’s breath-taking rush to sign so-called free trade deals, which will make drugs more expensive and even raise tariffs on imports from 72 developing countries, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars. But underlying each of these politically questionable policy judgments lies a simple, constant un-erring calculation: that this government will only need 37 to 38 per cent of the popular vote in the next federal election in order to gain another majority government. In other words, the federal governmnet knows that it can afford to offend the Quebec government, sell working class families short and impose a job training scheme upon provinces and First Nations. In that respect, at least, this government’s math is probably correct. Mark Crawford Assistant professor, Athabasca University Edmonton, Alberta The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Cameron Ginn newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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Following 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 B.C. 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 B.C., it has given $110,489 to the B.C. 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 project 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 B.C. 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 B.C. NDP, Conservative party, Green Party and B.C. 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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Save-the-date card etiquette
More and more couples planning to walk down the aisle are embracing save-the-date cards to give guests adequate notice that there is a party on the horizon. Save-the-date cards do more than let guests know when you’re getting hitched. The cards are a preliminary way to keep guests informed and let them know they are, in fact, on the guest list. These cards haven’t always been so popular, but have risen in popularity due to longer engagement periods, a growing number of destination weddings and the growing number of couples with guests from all over the country, if not the world. Considering people often plan business trips, vacations and other excursions several months in advance, save-the-date cards help secure a greater number of attendees at your wedding. Save-the-date announcements can vary in many ways. They may be postcards or magnets that can be attached to a refrigerator door. If you desire a cohesive theme to your wedding stationery, select the save-the-date cards at the same time you choose your wedding invitations. This way you can ensure that either the patterns, fonts, colors, or style of the cards will match. It will also help convey the tone of the wedding. Guests often take their cues regarding the level of formality of the wedding from the type of stationery couples choose.
When to send out the save-the-date announcements is important as well. As a general rule of thumb, it is wise to mail out the cards six months in advance for a standard wedding. If the wedding requires travel or extended overnight accommodations, you may want to mail them out eight months to a year in advance to give guests the time to investigate flight costs and hotel arrangements. A wedding also may necessitate planning a vacation or personal time off from work. Therefore, ample advanced notice is advisable.
Be sure to make your guest list in advance of sending out save-the-date cards. Everyone who receives a card should also be sent an invitation prior to the wedding. Remember to include any members of your planned wedding party in the list of recipients. Just because a person has verbally confirmed attendance at your wedding doesn’t mean they should be excluded from subsequent announcements. Guests may talk to one another and it is best to avoid hurt feelings and any added drama before the wedding by treating everyone equally. Be sure to include the wedding date, your names and the location of the wedding on
the save-the-date cards. You do not need to offer RSVP information or detailed specifics at this time. You may want to include a Web site URL on the card so guests can check it frequently for updates on wedding information. Be sure to also include that a formal invitation will follow at a later date. You do not want to cause confusion by having guests think that the save-the-date card is the actual invitation. Also, make sure you address the save-the-date cards correctly to show your intentions with respect to guest invites. For example, be clear about whether children will be invited and whether a boyfriend/girlfriend or another guest can tag along. Although save-the-date cards are not a necessity, they have become a popular part of wedding planning to eliminate confusion about invitations as well as help guests plan time off for your wedding.
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Every couple wants their wedding to be memorable. The goal of planning a wedding is to create an experience that everyone will remember for years to come. For some couples, a theme wedding is the best way to accomplish just that. When it comes time to select a theme, the day the wedding takes place may dictate the theme. For example, if the wedding takes place on Halloween, the ideas for the theme are easy. Many other couples choose a theme that highlights a specific interest or hobby or something that is dear to them. Here are some popular wedding themes. * Holiday: The Christmas season lends itself well to wedding planning. The colors (red, green, gold) are already established, and most churches and buildings are
already decked out in holiday finery, cutting down on the amount of flowers and embellishments couples need. Another option is to have a “Christmas in July” wedding, featuring the same holiday themes but without the hectic nature of the holiday season. * Vegas: Couples who want to tie the knot in Las Vegas but want to ensure all their loved ones can attend can recreate the magic of Vegas wherever they may be. Casino-inspired games and big buffet meals can make guests feel like they have stepped into a casino on the famed Vegas strip. * TV show: Some couples elevate certain television shows to cult status. Whether it’s
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gains ground in Alberta and N.W.T ing eggs sooner, invading foreign territory and attacking trees at higher latitudes. In the N.W.T. and the northern AlbertaSaskatchewan border region, for instance, MPB mortality is predicted to be roughly only 50 to 70 per cent this year, Cooke indicated. The low mortality levels are projected for both the traditional lodgepole pine areas, as well as the more recently attacked jack pine in the boreal forest, according to NRC. Over the past 13 years, the MPB has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest in B.C. In response, the provincial government has spent nearly $1 billion on counter-infestation initiatives.
Continued from page 1 But winter has since changed drastically, primarily due to climate change, which is allowing the beetle to proliferate, says a study published by the University of Colorado in March 2012. NRC data indicates that, in Prince George, the past decade has been a lot more favorable for MPB winter survival than in the past 60 years. According to a MPB mortality forecasting model developed by NRC, B.C. and Alberta experienced very mild winters overall this year. And although cold snaps occurred in late October and December, they were too mild to cause significant MPB mortality. The MPB mortality rate around Prince George and Mackenzie is predicted to be only 30 to 40 per cent this year, an anomalously low figure, according to the NRC model, which explains about half of the observed mortality above the snow, most at a regional scale. Having killed almost half of the pine in the Lakes, Quesnel and the Vanderhoof forest district, the MPB is spreading further. Near Grande Prairie, Alb., the mortality rate was only 90 per cent this year, opposed to the typical average of 95 per cent, NRC Research Scientist Dr. Barry Cooke stated in an email. "A mortality rate of 97.5 percent over the beetle's life cycle is typically required to cause a decline in beetle populations," he said. Cooke identified that deep, insulating snow tends to allow the MPB to survive and withstand cold temperatures. Still, even with a substantial snow pack, this past winter generally wasn't cold enough to cause high mortality rates anyway, Cooke explained. A growing concern among experts is how the MPB is responding to climate change by redeveloping faster, lay-
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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier 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 only take the program through to Dec. 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 take care of basic errands, the new 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.
Yvonne Sam will coordinate 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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ley Community Services Society, an organization that promotes confidence and independence by providing support to children, families and individuals, to look at commissioning a feasibility study. "It's the very beginning, so we're just trying to find out where the money is available first," she said. A feasibility study, in part, would determine the need for housing in the community, primarily for vulnerable people like seniors, singles, individuals with low income and those dealing with addiction, mental health and poverty, said Byron. "I believe Vanderhoof needs housing for all kinds of people," she said. As the community continues to grow and resource development projects hire
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Dan passed away in Royal Inland Hospital on March 15th after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclar Palsy. His wife Sandie (nee Wilson) by his side. He also leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Ruth Penner (Carl) of Vanderhoof, Leanna (Richard) Bonneau of Abbotsford and son Tom (Mary Ann) of Airdrie, AB, His grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley Penner, Nicolaus and Kimberlee Bonneau, Samantha and Jessica Clearwaters. Also mourning are his sister Patsy Nagel (Henry) of Pouce Coupe, BC and his sister in law Nina Clearwaters of Barriere. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Opal Clearwaters, his sisters Pauline Clearwaters, Gwendolyn Mogg, Nancy Nash and his brother Dale Clearwaters. Dan was born in Pouce Coupe, BC on June 18,1939. The family moved from the Peace River to Kamloops and Westsyde in 1941. He attended school in Westsyde and Kamloops High. Dan & his family built and operated VIP Auction Centre and after it’s sale in 1995 remained in the Vanderhoof area. He developed some health issues in 2007 so he and Sandie decided to move to Kamloops. A celebration of life will be held in Kamloops on Sat. April 6 at 3:00 pm at the Pacific Host Hotel, 1820 Rogers Place, Kamloops, BC. It is hoped to have one later in Vanderhoof. In lieu of flowers it would be appreciated if donations were made in Dan’s name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or Marjorie Willoughby-Snowden Hospice house.
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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.45 per hour. 3referred 4ualiÂżcations: â?? enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September â?? previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset â?? competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position â?? valid unrestricted Class 5, BC Driver’s License is desirable â?? an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract â?? the ability to perform physically demanding job duties â?? a current :HM,S certiÂżcate A complete job description is available on our web site www.sd91.bc.ca. Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualiÂżed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration 2fÂżce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions
Auctions AUCTION SALE
ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION
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
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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.
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Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd. is compiling its HIRED EQUIPMENT LIST For the 2013/14 Season Persons or companies with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks, Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are available for work and wish to be included on the list should contact the Main Office located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof 567-3114. Registrations will be accepted up to April 30, 2013. Didier Brard, General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.
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Real Estate For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 Watch future papers for more details.
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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday April 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Banquet Hall at the Birch Bay Resort, 153 Birch Bay Resort Rd, Francois Lake, B.C. The Strata Resort Commercial (C5A) Zone in “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended to accommodate a campground and cabins that are not part of a bare land strata development, so that the existing campground use will conform to the zoning bylaw. The subject property is located at 153 Birch Bay Resort Rd, approximately 32 km down Francois Lake Road west of Fraser Lake and is legally described as “Lot A, District Lots 1017 & 5002, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP45360”. The property under application is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1666
DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PUBLIC NOTICE - ROAD RESTRICTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 100% LEGAL LOADING - Northside Road - Mountainview Road - Erickson Road to end of pavement - Industrial Drive to end of pavement - Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St. - Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue - Nechako Avenue - Vanderhoof Dump Road - Burrard Avenue - Loop Road - Spruce Street 70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS - All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless otherwise posted. All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads. The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply. Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be prosecuted. Dated this 25th day of March, 2013 at Vanderhoof, BC Paul Carver Director of Operations
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by email to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than April 8, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1666 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area D as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 27 through April 8, 2013 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Fraser Lake Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the second of two publications.