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RCMP in Fort St. James investigated 57 files around the long weekend. Crime reduction checks resulted in six charges against prolific offenders, three of whom were remanded into custody until they could appear in court. There were two sexual assaults reported on April 1, one in Yekooche and one in Fort St. James. RCMP have identified suspects in both cases and will be recommending charges in both. The Fort St. James incident resulted in an arrest and charges of assault and sexual assault have been recommended. RCMP reported both incidents occurred in situations where there was drinking to excess and they warn people to make plans to keep themselves safe if they know they are going to be in heavy drinking situations. It is also important for people to remember sexual activity requires consent and consent is not obtainable if a person is unconscious or severely intoxicated. There were also six abandoned 9-1-1 calls, which require extensive police resources to follow up to ensure they are false alarms. If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, it is important the caller remains on the line and can confirm with the dispatcher there is not an emergency or else the RCMP may show up on your doorstep.
An immature Trumpeter swan stands out against the rest of the pure white group while they feed on the shores of Stuart River near Fort St. James. Nearby resident Bernie Godin feeds the large birds every afternoon near his home.
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Arts council grants for Nechako Lakes Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Community Arts Council of Fort St. James and the Lakes District Arts Council have both received their annual grant funding to keep going. The Community Arts Council of Fort St. James received $7,382 towards their activities, which include bringing in professional and amateur musical acts like this year’s show by Cadence and the various workshops which have been offered for the past year. Last year there were different free workshops on Thursday evenings, a photography workshop and this year there have been felting workshops to create custom wool felt booties and slippers, with more felting workshops being offered throughout the spring. So far in the plans this year are further workshops, and three different musical acts
and the potential for a larger fall event as well as two art shows coming up this spring to support the District of Fort St. James’ Pitch-In weeks and Bike to Work Week. The free art shows will be shown in the Integris Credit Union, for Pitch-In Week the “Other People’s Trash…” exhibit will be on display from April 16 until May 3 and for Bike to Work Week the “Art of cycling” show will be on display from May 25 to June 1. The local arts council is also hoping to have a booth at the Farmer’s Market this summer with different activities, including interactive crafts and workshop information. The grant funding comes from the B.C. government via the BC Arts Council and in 2012-13 $8.36 million in grants was given out to the arts across the province. For information on the workshops or the arts council contact Joanne at 996-7026.
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changes from the mountain pine beetle epidemic and timber salvaging. As a means to address the declines, the ministry has reduced the cow-moose Limited Entry Hunt in some areas by 90 per cent after consulting with the Guide Outfitters Association, the B.C. Wildlife Federation and regional First Nations. This winter, The ministry resurveyed a
subsample of areas in the southern Omineca region, part of a $100,000 investment in inventory initiatives made in May 2011. Elsewhere in B.C., moose populations in the Skeena region have fallen by 70 per cent from 1997 to 2011. Densities in the Cariboo have
This spring, the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations expects to have a better understanding of why moose populations in northern B.C. are declining. Moose densities in the southern Omineca region around Prince George have dropped by 50 per cent since 2005, but remain consistent with other populations in North America. In the Bulkley Valley Lakes District, the moose population has declined by 20 per cent since 2004, according to the ministry. Reasons for the decline are still under review, but ministry biologists are looking at factors that may explain moose population dynamics in relation to land use activities. A list of potential factors include unregulated hunting, increased access, preda- Moose densities in the southern Omineca region around Prince George tor populations, habitat have declined by 50 per cent since 2005. Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express
declined by as much as 60 per cent, the ministry estimates. Favorable survey results were found in the Thompson-Okanagan and Kootenay regions, where moose populations are comparatively low to northern B.C.
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Bluebirds and beach dreams Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The sun is streaming across the icebound lake as I write, but it is feeling like spring is here. Spring is such a beautiful time of renewal and rejuvenation, when winter’s sleepy darkness begins to fade and into the light emerges the bright opportunity of open water and warm light on our faces. On Easter weekend, I was lucky enough to have a chance to visit a friend in Smithers, where we saw bluebirds on the fence line as we drove to the ski hill and basked in slush and sunshine. I am not a person who normally drinks much beer, but the taste of a beer in a sunny snow seat after riding is something far different. It seems as though the warmth and light - perhaps even the vitamin D in the blood - combine with the snow to somehow enhance the flavour of the beverage. I enjoyed many things I have not in a long time, and it did indeed feel like a resurfacing from a long dark, where everyone around me was living life to the fullest, we went from late nights of music to long afternoons in the snow and sunshine. There were enough stories of backcountry touring to reignite my interest in the more ambitious pastimes I once made a big part of my life and talk with my friend of potential summer trips on our
motorcycles, meeting on backroads and exploration. The problem with summer is there is so much to do and so little time, and so I find myself needing to prioritize much more than I used to. The crowd we were with in Smithers were from a slightly different age group, people concerned with rent and seasonal work options so they had time for their beloved recreational pursuits. It was refreshing to not be talking about kids and houses and the larger responsibilities we take on later in life, but as life goes on and we make the choices which lead to taking on those responsibilities, there are compromises involved and so I will have to keep this in mind as I plan for summertime adventures. But perhaps the hardest part of these plans are ensuring the balance of fun is maintained so I can continue to appreciate the opportunities afforded by living somewhere with bike trails, rock climbing and a lake on our doorstep. As I take the bike out of the shed and prepare for warmer weather pursuits, I invite you all to make sure you take time to enjoy where you live and take every opportunity to experience what you can while you can, because the responsibilities will always be there, but the sunshine may not, so make sure you schedule in some time for adventure.
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The irony of sarcasm Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press The irony in Alanis Morrisette’s song Ironic is that none of the scenarios she describes are actually ironic. I’ve always felt that irony is one of the best forms of humour, probably because it’s not mean (like sarcasm), it usually points out folly, and is often unintended. A couple of cases in point last week: A ship on its way to be a backdrop for a federal press conference touting how well our new oil spill response plans are ran aground near Vancouver. See what I mean? Unintended, folly galore, not intended to be mean, but as funny as it gets. The other bit of irony came to be in a Mark Hume column. He pointed out, very well I might add, the folly in the fact that the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, a registered charity enjoying taxexempt status, was beaking off about, yet again, about the miscreants in our society (single mothers mostly) who don’t make enough money to pay taxes. The Canadian Rich Folks’ Federation, er, … Taxpayers’ Federation, of course, feel we should be cracking down on those taxevading poverty-liners (OK, that was sarcasm). Of course, let’s not be tough on the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, after all, they’re a charitable organization. They help corporations by giving them receipts they can use to reduce their taxes. The noblest of charity work. (OK, sarcasm … again). It is ironic, however, that I used more sarcasm than irony in a column about irony. See … not mean, folly, unintended, and actually funny.
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Building a life and a home Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier So how does a couple from Denmark end up outside Fort St. James for 30 years? By coincidence, of course. Berit and Jorgen Christensen decided to move to Canada sight unseen based on stories told to them by friends. It also probably helped with the decision the cost of packing up their things and shipping them to Canada was still cheaper than just moving across Denmark. So after they packed up their things, the first place they settled was on Vancouver Island. But they heard there might be larger pieces of property further north to fulfill their dreams of living more from the land, so they began looking on the mainland and first were looking in Hazelton. They said they were laughed at in Smithers by the real estate agent when they told him their budget, so they looked in Vanderhoof but did not find what they were looking for there either. Then they heard there might be something outside Fort St. James, and so they came up to take a look. While they could only look at part of the quarter section - there was no road and they did not have time to see the whole thing - they knew they liked it, and they bought the property and began making plans to sell the house they had bought in Cumberland on the island and move north. While waiting for the house to sell, the couple had a road put into the property, and once the house in Cumberland sold, they moved onto the property, putting up a tent on a platform for shelter and began to build a shop with living quarters, the priority being to have a workshop for Jorgen, so he could work and begin earning a living doing his carpentry. The couple moved into the unfinished suite above the workshop in October, and the openings which remained allowed bats to fly into the living room at first, which probably added some incentive to finish up some of the details. Once the workshop was built and the living quarters were finished, the couple began working on the log home they live in now. The logs for the home were delivered in 1989, the couple peeled and prepped them in 1990, and in 1991, they put the logs up and by 1993, they moved in and finished the details as they went - and
recirculates, creating a warm surface to sit on and a heat sink for the entire home. The trim ends of the logs were milled into lumber for the rest of the house, and it is impossible to look in any direction in the house without being impressed with yet another beautiful and ingenious detail. But building a home was not all the pair and their two sons did on their property over the years, they had sheep, raised lambs for meat, had a large greenhouse where they still grow enough tomatoes to last through a large part of the winter, and a massive garden to supply them with many vegetables for the year. “I don’t think we’re ever bored,” said Berit. Over the years, the family had many different animals, including a milk cow for awhile. Now the pair have a horse, geese, sheep and pigs, as well as a cat and a dog of course. This time of year, the couple is TOP LEFT: (left-right) Jorgen and Berit Christensen lambing, so there sit on the hearth seat in the beatuifully crafted home are adorable baby they built together. TOP RIGHT: A hollowed log the pair lambs in the pens found became a keyhole window feature on the stair- with their mothcase. BOTTOM RIGHT: A custom made ceramic piece ers, a sure sign of is the cover for an access hole in the stone fireplace, spring. Spring means which includes many rocks they collected over the years and still recall the stories of finding them. BOT- an end to the TOM LEFT: Spring at the Christensens means lambs cross-country skiing though, and they definitely paid attention to the finer details. are bounding about their pens. Ruth Lloyd Photos on their property, The house itself is a marvel of craftsmanship, Jorgen and Berit with brilliantly done detail work, from a hollow log they found and integrated into a unique window, to a massive have 14 km of set trails, and their skis are neatly arranged on a rack by the back door for easy access. stone chimney made of rocks the pair had collected for years. It seems there is not much the two of them do not do to take adThe chimney also hides pipes inside it, protecting the pipes from the excessive settling of the large log home. There is also a vantage of the place they have made their amazing home, and enstone bench surrounding the entire chimney through which smoke joy the place they happened to end up, a long way from Denmark.
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Sled drag race results There were two days of snowmobile drag races at Murray Ridge over the long weekend. Organized by Kevin Passerl, the event drew racers from all over to Fort St. James for the weekend. Local rider Randi Honeywell held her own against the men as the only female racer of the weekend, taking second in her category on the Saturday. Saturday results 600 Mod Category First Kurt Haverly Second Al MacFarlane Third Ryan Pitcher
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700 Stock Category First Al MacFarlane Second Graham Chew Third Terry Grant 700 Mod Category First Kurt Haverly Second Al MacFarlane Third Rick Thompson 800 Stock Category First Mike Weinhardt Second Graham Chew Third Jesse Stark
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for April & May 2013 Some of those involved in the sled drag races at Murray Ridge (Left-right): Jesse Stark of Fort St. James, Rick Thompson of Kitimat, Kevin Passerl event organizer, Randi Honeywell of Fort St. James, Dalton Lerum of Fort St. James, Kurt Havery of Kitimat, Mike Weinhardt of Vanderhoof, Terry Grant of Fort St. James and Graham Chew of Prince George.
800 Mod Category First Mike Weinhardt Second Randi Honeywell Third Rick Thompson Sunday results 600 Mod category
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700 Mod Category First Al MacFarlane Second Rich Thompson Third Jesse Stark 800 Stock Category First Mike Weinhardt
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The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of April & May 2013 are as follows: April 15, 2013
School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC
May 13, 2013
School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC
These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer
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On average, 80 youth are injured and two are killed in crashes during April, May and June every year in northern B.C. This statistic is what the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is aiming to impact as we head into the grad party season, when teens begin spending time outdoors partying and then have to make choices about how to get around. This week is the first week ICBC road safety speakers will be visiting schools across northern B.C. to try and encourage youth to make better choices this spring and summer. “It’s important that we do what we can to help B.C. youth understand the devastating impact one wrong decision could have on their lives and their families,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “The reality is that car crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth in B.C. ICBC’s road safety speakers help strengthen young people’s decision-making skills and teach them to think twice before taking risks behind the wheel.” “The driving challenges faced by northern and rural drivers are often extraordinary,” said Shirley Bond, Minis-
New safety milestone at Mount Milligan April 2013 -- Thompson Creek Metals is pleased to announce that the Mount Milligan team has surpassed 4 million hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). A lost time injury is considered to have occurred when a worker is unable to return to his or her normal work duties for their next shift as a result of a work related injury. During the period of time when the 4 million hours were accumulated, more than 900 people were working at Mount Milligan each day, logging approximately 70,000 hours of work each week. The work team is made up of Thompson Creek personnel, as well as employees of the BC Mining Joint Venture, and a number of major contractors working on specific parts of the mine development. Contractors included a number of businesses from the local region such as Duz Cho Construction and Duz Cho Logging, Taba Enterprises,
Bam Bam Trucking, Polar Medical, Bee Clean, IDL Projects, Radloff and Associates, Allnorth, Ecofor Consulting, Northern Spirit Transportation, and Westbin to name a few. Other leading contractors are Gisborne, Houle, and Logistical Mill Installations (LMI). In total, more than 800 businesses provided service to Mount Milligan in 2012. A quarter of these companies are based in the local region. “Each person who worked on site made a contribution to the achievement of this impressive safety milestone,” says Scott Shellhaas, president and chief operating officer, Thompson Creek Metals. “We are extremely proud of the team and extend our thanks to everyone for their efforts to build a safety-first culture at Mount Milligan.” At the mine site, the team is working to prepare the mine for production later this year. Construction is more
than 80 per cent complete. Most of the major buildings are now finished, the truck fleet has been built and is in service, plant equipment is in place, and work is underway to complete technical work on the large grinding mills. In the coming weeks, efforts will begin to prepare the area where a permanent residence will be built for operations personnel. Meanwhile, the HR team continues efforts to recruit the remaining 100 people needed for operations. Mount Milligan is an open pit copper gold mine, scheduled to start up in the third quarter of this year. Located between Fort St James and Mackenzie, Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck shovel, open pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. Additional information can be found at www.mtmilligan.com
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New Community Centre
Investments in the College of New Caledonia for Skills Training
New Fort St. James Public Library
$2 million in funding to support those affected by mill closures
New Spirit Square Project New Early Literacy Program for David Hoy Elementary
Upgrades to David Hoy Elementary & Fort St. James Secondary Upgrades & Safety
Improvements for Leo Creek Forest Service Road
Funding to increase court access
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March 22 was the last ComOnce the new titles are ready In 2011, Rick Montemurro, a local computer technician, was warning munity Games Night for winter to be borrowed they will be avail- people about a computer scam, and it appears to still be going on in the 2012/2013. able to everyone. region. The final attendance figure Some of the many titles made The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is now warning people about a scam was 143. Thanks to the many available through this donation involving cold calls claiming to be from Microsoft tech support, sounding people who helped and all those are: The Project Management just like the ones reported by Montemurro of Max IT in 2011. families and individuals who Toolkit, Toward Sustainable The callers reportedly claim to work for Microsoft and they have reports came out. Communities, Canadian Small the person’s computer needs to have a virus removed. The caller then gains We will look at starting up Business Kit for Dummies, remote access to the person’s computer, allowing them to install malicious Community Game Night again Bookkeepers’ Boot Camp and software which can give them access to personal information or direct the for the winter 2013/2014 season. Small Town Rules. Thanks to person to fraudulent websites where they enter credit card information. The next big set of events will Emily Colombo for providing According to the BBB, Microsoft’s Online Safety and Security Centre center around this year’s Summer these materials to the community. would never make unsolicited phone calls to clients. Reading Club. The library is presently acThe warning by the BBB said Prince George-area consumers reported This year’s the theme is: Up, quiring graphic novels and DVDs the caller had a foreign accent. Up and Away and will provide for two new collections we’re In order to convince the customers the calls are legitimate, they install fun times for kids over the sum- developing in response to pub- fear in the customer their computer is infected with a virus or spyware and mer months while encourag- lic demand. These collections in danger of failing or the computer is sending out spam emails due to a ing them to keep reading while will be rolled out when we have virus. school is out. purchased and processed enough So far, the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre has reported over $505,000 in Various events are in the plan- materials. Please let us know if losses by victims of the scam across Canada just last year, and in B.C. this ning stages and will take place there are any titles or series you’d year there has already been $10,000 in losses by 38 reported victims. throughout the summer months. like to see. We are making a wish To protect yourself from these types of scams, the BBB is advising More information to come via list and hope you may have some people to never give control of your computer to a third party unless you our website and Facebook. The good suggestions. We will also can positively confirm they are from a company you are already a customer book sale that took place on consider donations of such mate- of, do not provide credit card or personal information to the caller, and take the library mezzanine between rials in good condition. down the caller’s information and report it to March 7 and 9 was a success, Fort St. James Public Library the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. raising $581. is also recruiting volunteers. If you have provided access to your comWe are grateful for the many Anyone interested can drop off a puter, change your passwords for email and volunteers who helped make this resume or talk to the head librar- online banking and run a virus scan for spypossible as well as those who do- ian Wayne. High school students, ware and even put an alert on your credit renated books and came out to pick adults and seniors are welcome to port. up some great deals. apply. Of course you don’t need to wait for a book sale to get a good previously owned book Community Events are free of charge as they are as we always have a book cart loaded with sale items sponsored by the Caledonia Courier near the entrance. COMING EVENTS... thank all those who contribute their month. Contact (Sue) at 250-996The prices make it worth Will appear as space is available, free labour to this program as well as 7728 (h) for more information. *** your time to look over the se- of charge in this section. Coming those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small events are available to non-profit FORT ST. JAMES SEARCh & lection whenever you come organizations only. This area is not food bank on Tuesday morning, RESCUE... steering committee and are very thankful for all who intended for thank you submissions meetings first Tuesday of every into the library. contribute to this endeavor. For or selling products. It is simply a month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort While at the clinic or else- place for nonprofit organizations a further information please call Gwen St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the where you may have noticed place to announce upcoming free Andrews 567-6744. *** You can e-mail your item Firehall at 7 p.m. New members some books floating around activities. SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s to advertising@ominecaexpress. welcome. *** the community with Read- com or by fax: 567-2070. Your Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free organizations’ announcement can MUSIC MAkERS...New members ing-Without-Rules labels. lunch every Tues between 11-1pm also be dropped off at our office always WELCOME. Not everyone The Reading Without located at #111-250 Stuart Drive, with music and Prayer. Please come has to be on stage, there is lots and join us. St. James. Decision of the of work behind the scenes. Call Rules program is funded by Fort *** publisher is final. Rosemary Allan at 250-996-8997 for the North Central Library FIREwEED CLOThES *** more info. DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven *** TRAUMA...author Federation and is intended to UNTOLD is doing a winter clothes drive. We ThE ThRIFT STORE...has a new seeks contributions from nonmake reading opportunities First Nations students and staff are looking for jackets, boots, snow name! “The Bargain Basement”. pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, experienced Catholic We are still at the same location, widely available to anyone who etc, for men, women and children. residential or day schools abuse in across from Shoppers Food Mart. and everyone in the commu- Northern BC. For more info email The items will then be given to Donations of clean clothing and families in the community that need Kathyhansen1@gmail.com small housewares are greatly nity. them. If you do not have anything at appreciated. Please, no books or *** If you see a book so la- FORT ADULT CENTRE FOR home that you can part with but still magazines. Proceeds are used for beled feel free to take it with EDUCATION...Suite 221-250 wish to contribute, you can purchase community needs. Open Wed-Sat, mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Stuart Drive, in the Goodwin 12 noon to 4pm. you and pass it on to others Building. Open daily 8:00-4:00. Please drop items off at the Fireweed *** SERVICE when you are finished. You Call 250-996-7712 for more Safe Haven. For more information pUBLIC please contact Talia at (250) 996ANNOUNCEMENT...If you may drop them off at the li- information. *** 8081. Every little bit helps. know anyone, including a child, *** who has been abused or harmed brary, of course, but it’s even FIREwEED STOppING ThE AUxILIARy TO STUART LAkE by a psychiatrist call the Citizens & OUTREACh better to pass them on or VIOLENCE hOSpITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Commission on Human Rights at: SERVICE For those who believe Wednesday each month. Hospital all is possible!...Provides free 1-800-670-2247. leave them in a convenient Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** Confidential, Safe, and Supportive place for others to find. A counselling and outreach services *** ALCOhOLICS ANONyMOUS... selection of titles means both for women. Hours of Service: FORT ST. JAMES pUBLIC Every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the United LIBRARy hOURS... Wednesday, Thursday, Church Hall on 2nd Avenue. Contact adults and children may par- Tuesday, Tuesday 11:30-8:00 and every other Friday. Location: 996-8290. ticipate. So keep your eyes Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort Wednesday 11:30-4:30 *** Thursday 11:30-4:30 James, BC Phone: (250) 996FIREwEED SAFE hAVEN...a open and you may have a St Friday 11:30-8:00 1214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: safe place for women and their chance do some reading fire.or@telus.net Saturday 11:00-3:00 children leaving violence or abuse. *** 24 hour access - please call 996*** without rules! NEChAkO VALLEy ST pATRICk’S ANGLICAN 8000. The District of Fort St. ChURCh... hosts a free lunch every COMMUNITy SERVICES *** James has donated a selec- Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm. SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling All are welcome. This lunch is FORT ST. 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Caledonia Courier Wednesday , April 10, 2013 Ecotrivia questions Build your ecoknowledge and share it with others. 1) Earth Day was first celebrated in: A) 1960 B) 1965 C) 1970 D) 1975 2) Which household appliance uses the most energy? A) Refrigerator B) Toaster C) Dishwasher D) Washing machine
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3) What country has the greatest number of coal powered generators? A) Canada B) Russia C) U.S.A. D) China 4) What percentage do heating costs rise by for every degree above 20°C that you set your household thermostat in the winter? A) 2% B) 4% C) 5% D) 7% 5) Which energy source produces the greatest amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide? A) Natural gas B) Nuclear C) Oil D) Coal 6) What type of sector uses the greatest amount of electricity? A) Commercial and industrial B) Restaurant and fast food C) Residential D) Institutional 7) What country has the greatest supply of fresh water? A) Canada B) Brazil C) Russia D) China 8) How many litres of water can be saved on average if you turn off the tap when you brush your teeth or wash your face? A) 5 litres B) 7 litres C) 9 litres D) 11 litres
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Answers: 1): C—Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. 2): A—Refrigerators use about 11% of a household’s total energy consumption. 3): D—China requires a great deal of energy to power their rapidly developing economy. Unfortunately burning coal causes pollution. 4): C—Don’t overheat your home in the winter. Put on a sweater and dress accordingly in order to save money and to use less energy. 5): D—Gases emitted from coal burning plants contribute to acid rain and global warming. 6): A—The commercial sector uses almost 70% of all electricity produced. 7): A- Although Canada has access to the greatest supply of fresh water, much of it is wasted. 8): D - Turn off the tap when not needed.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER RECREATION LEADER The District of Fort St. James is now accepting applications for the Temporary Full-time position of Recreation Leader to work from May to August 2013, 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends. The Recreation Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading games, crafts, sports, songs, drama and small special events for children aged 5-12 years in addition to supervising recreation assistants. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, be energetic and organized, and have previous experience working with children. This position requires current First Aid Certification, and a valid BC Driver’s license. Applicants should have academic training and experience in recreation/leisure programming, or relevant experience. SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANTS The District of Fort St. James is now accepting applications for Temporary Part-time Recreation Assistants to assist the Summer Recreation Coordinator throughout the months of July and August 2013. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, be energetic and organized, and have previous experience working with children. For all the above positions, please submit resumes by 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 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, B.C. V0J 1P0 E-mail: cao@fortstjames.ca Preference will be given to local students who are registered to return to school in the fall. We appreciate all applications but only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER STUDENT PARKS WORKERS The District of Fort St. James is now accepting applications for temporary full-time Student Parks Workers to work from May to August 2013, 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends. The job consists of maintaining the lawns at the municipal parks, gardening and garbage pickup in town and other related duties as assigned. Preference will be given to local students who are returning to school and have a Class 5 driver’s licence. Please send resumes by 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 2013, to the attention of: David Stewart, Public Works Superintendent District of Fort St. James PO Box 640 / 477 Stuart Drive West Fort St. James, B.C., V0J 1P0 E-mail: publicworks@fortstjames.ca
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GREENHOUSE MANAGER Nak’azdli First Nation is currently constructing a commercial greenhouse and is in need of a Commercial Greenhouse Manager. This is a full time, seasonal position funded in part by the Aboriginal Agriculture Initiatives Program through Agriculture Canada. Training will be provided for the successful candidate. Qualifications • Strong communications and computer skills • Valid BC Driver’s license • Diploma or grade 12 • Superior leadership, team building and negotiation skills • Bookkeeping or accounting experience • Greenhouse or gardening experience an asset • OFA 1, WHMIS Wages will commensurate with experience Closing date: April 19, 2013@4:00pm Inquiries for this position can be directed to Leonard Thomas at the Nak’azdli Development Corporation 250-996-0088 or Kirstin Rudolph at SIF’s Grove 250-996-7131 (Weekdays 9:00am to 1:00pm) Note: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.
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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
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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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Courier Ten youth, six days
Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Local youth represented the community at a youth conference in Penticton over spring break. The aboriginal youth conference, called Gathering Our Voices, is an annual conference held every year in different locations across B.C. for up to 2,000 youth between the ages of 14 and 24. This year’s conference was in Penticton, and 10 youth from both the Nak’azdli Youth Council and the Fort St. James Secondary School (FSJSS) Youth Council went down to the event with two chaperones. The theme of the conference was how to lead healthier lives, focussing on a variety of areas including health, recreation, culture, employment, language, the environment, and sports. According to Jana Gainor, the Fireweed youth coordinator, who helps run the FSJSS youth council, the students who attended this year’s conference were all “buzzing” with enthusiasm after their return, and some of the highlights they talked about included a workshop titled Elders don’t bite and a beatboxing workshop which inspired the youth to make up beatboxing songs all the way home. It was also the first time non-First Nations were sent to an aboriginal youth conference from Fort St. James, and the lone non-First Nations girl who went said she felt completely welcome and was really grateful for the opportunity to go. Another highlight of the trip was the free clothing room full of name-brand clothing they could choose five items from. While some of the students felt it was outside their comfort zone to be among so many people they did not know at the conference, they gained confidence through the experience. The students also made friends amongst each other, which helped them to make friends with more people outside their current groups
ABOVE: (left-right) Back row: Unknown, Unknown, Maddison Sam, Desiree Whitely, Brian Rivard, Dakota Johnny, Darnell Hunt, Lenny Prince (chaperone). Front row: Sarah Jo Sam, Morgan Prince, Cecilia Prince, Rebeccah Gauthier, Felicity Rivard. LEFT: Some of the group have fun with a photo booth at the conference.
of friends. The trip was a big perk to being on the youth council and in addition, chaperone Lenny Prince said the Fort St. James youth were among the most respectful at the conference, and were really well-behaved during the speakers, which made them great representatives for the community. The larger group was made possible because the Nak’azdli Youth Council had applied for a grant and received $5,000 towards the trip. The Nak’azdli Youth Council then shared this grant with the FSJSS Youth Council, so the two youth groups then split the cost of the
Photo courtesy of the FSJSS Youth Council
conference between them. “I think it was just so important how the two youth councils are starting to work so much together, I think it’s an example for the whole community,” said Gainor. “I think because they know each other so well, they’re excited to work on other things together and it just sets a good example for the adults in the community.” The group is working on a video from their trip, which will be posted shortly.
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