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Vanderhoof Bears win Provincial Championships

The Vanderhoof Pee Wee Bears. From top left, Coach Marty Floris, Nic Warkentin, Hunter Floris, Caleb Goncalves, David Martens, Coach Dave Boon, Dylan Boon, Keetan Vandelaar. From left at bottom, Kyle Wiebe, Dexter Swanson, Simon Nemethy, Booker Daniel, Kyler Boucher, Hayley Stephen, Cohen Thiessen, Lief Martin and goalie Kinnon Cameron.

Cameron Ginn Omineca Express After a shaky start to the regular season, the Vanderhoof Pee Wee Bears dominated the Provincial Championships last month.

The Bears went undefeated in the championships, an emotionally charged sevengame tournament in Grand Forks, B.C. In game one, the Bears tied Kelowna 5-5. The next day, the team played a double header against Prince George and Semiahmoo, winning 5-7 and 10-6 respectively, within a 12 hour period.

Game three against Juan de Fuca was another big victory for the Bears at 10-6.

"They really stepped it up. They played awesome," said Nona Wiebe, whose son,

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Steve Silver Submitted The Vanderhoof Cycle North Bantam Bears travelled to Houston during the week of March 17 to 20 to participate in the Tier 4 Bantam Provincial Championships.

In their first game played Sunday afternoon the Bears faced off against the Kelowna Jr. Rockets. Vanderhoof came out a little flat early on and had to rely on stellar goaltending from Mark Pearson before they could find their skating legs.

Though outshot almost two to one in the game, the Bears were able to prevail 5-1.

On Monday Vanderhoof played two games. In the morning the Bears squared off against a strong Elk Valley team and the

game ended in a 5-5 tie.

Though again not their finest effort the Bears were resilient in a game that featured numerous lead changes.

Dixon Loewen made some big saves late in the game to help preserve the tie and allow the Bears to earn a point.

In the evening Vanderhoof faced off against the host Houston Flyers. The Bears cruised to a 6-0 victory with Mark Pearson earning the shutout.

Tuesday afternoon the Bears went head to head against the Juan De Fuca Grizzlies.

In the battle of the bears Vanderhoof played their best game of the tournament and won the game convincingly 6-2. Dixon Loewen earned the victory in goal for the Bears.

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Kyle Wiebe, recorded one assist.

With two days of the tournament remaining, the team remained focused. Even after a streak of tremendous wins, ego didn't get the better of the Bears.

In games five and six, the Bears came out strong to defeat Windermere Valley and Grand Forks 6-4 and 7-3 in another day of solid and inspiring hockey play.

Coach Dave Boon said the Bears weren't expected to make it as far as they did after struggling to finish third in their league during the regular season.

In fact, it was only a few weeks earlier in February when the Bears recorded their first major tournament win, beating out Houston and Burns Lake at zones.

The Vanderhoof Bantam Bears. Back row from left, Max Mortiz, Coach Mike Page, Eric Silver, Graeme Thiessen, Reed Wiens and Coach Bobby Bahr. From left second row, Kacy Turgeon, Trent Emel, Calvin Li, Tate Page, Kolby Page and James deVos. At front from left, Dominic Webster, Owen Wiens, Mikael Bahr, Ewan Miles, Daulton Swanson, Mark Pearson and Dixon Loewen.

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Pee Wees emerge victorious after clean sweep at provincials From top left, the Pee Wee Bears celebrate after defeating Semiahmoo at provincials.

Spectators cheer for the Bears. Below, the team meets with coaches at the bench to strategize.

Continued from page 1 "We weren't expected to do what we did," said Boon.

"We peaked at the right time."

And so there they were, the Vanderhoof Bears, a team of 11- and 12-year-olds who had just defeated six teams in a matter of four days, advancing to the final Provincial Championship match against Semiahmoo.

It was the culmination of months of working together rather than playing as individuals on the ice, "becoming what a team is," said Boon.

"It's a weird thing, once they find that trust in each other. It makes the game a lot easier," he said.

When the Bears faced off against Semiahmoo on March 21 at 8 p.m., encircled by cheering spectators, they played one of the best games of their entire season, winning 7-4.

"It was a really good game," Wiebe recalls.

In the championship match, the Bears racked up some impressive stats: Hunter Floris recorded three goals and two assists, Kyler Boucher scored two goals and made three assists, Lief Martin registered one goal and contributed one assist, Booker Daniel and Nick Warkenten scored one goal each and David Martens and Dylan Boon made two assists, according to game statistics.

The Bears were victorious and made the 1,000-kilometre trip back to Vanderhoof not only with bragging rights, but with the pride of knowing that the Blue Banner they had won would hang in the Vanderhoof Municipal Arena for good.

Congratulation to the players and coaches on becoming Provincial Champions.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for April & May 2013 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

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BRIEFLY Community clean-up Saturday, April 20, will be Vanderhoof’s fifth Annual Community Clean Up day.

Organized by the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative (NWRI), residents are encouraged to meet at Riverside Park at 10 a.m. to choose a route and pick up gloves and bags.

Folks that lend a hand making our town beautiful are welcomed back for a complimentary local food barbecue organized by the Nechako Valley Food Network (NVFN).

The entire event is a green event, which highlights locally produced food and minimal waste.

Hope to see you there!

The NWRI, along with the NVFN, is part of the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance.

Funding is provided by the Regional District of BulkleyNechako, which is responsible for handling waste in our area.

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ICBC campaign comes to Vanderhoof ahead of high school graduation Every year in northern B.C., and average of 80 youth are injured and two are killed in crashes during April, May and June.

This statistic is what the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is aiming to impact as they 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.”

Speakers' real-life stories on the impacts accidents have had on their lives help bring the potential impacts of poor choices related to drinking and driving or dangerous driving.

“The driving challenges faced by northern and rural drivers are often extraordinary,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. “There’s snow on the ground for more time during the year, secondary roads, and a lot of people who enjoy recreational activities in the back country. That’s why it’s critical for young drivers to be absolutely sober when driving.

ICBC’s road safety speakers drive home that message in a personal and compelling way.”

The ICBC program has been going on for 16 years, presenting to more than 50,000 high school students each year.

On May 15, ICBC is scheduled to bring a speaker to Nechako Val-

After 35 years, Nechako Arts Festival returns After 35 years, the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts is still going strong.

Starting Monday, the festival began holding workshops and performances in Vanderhoof.

At the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, speech arts took place on April 8, vocal arts on April 10 and April 11, and piano arts from April 17 to April 20.

Each class is directed by a knowledgeable adjudicator.

A piano workshop for students, parents and teachers has been scheduled on April 21 from 2:303:30 p.m. at Vanderhoof Christian

Fellowship.

A vocal workshop, Kids on Broadway, has been scheduled on Wednesday, April 10, from 3:304:30 p.m. for students in Grades 1 to 8. At 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 10, there will be an adult and choral workshop, also at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship. Both workshops will be presented by Katherine van Kampen, the vocal adjudicator.

Also at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts Festival Concert occurs on April 28 at 2:30 p.m.

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NVSS students created a short film against drunk driving in November 2012 outside the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment. Corporal Richard Vongkeo assisted in the production of the film. ley Secondary School (NVSS) in at 11:15 a.m.

The speaker, John Westhaver, the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Dia-

mond Jubilee Medal and the survivor of a fatal car crash, will discuss impaired driving, speeding, seat belts and life choices.

No one injured in Fort St. James mill fire Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

An early-morning fire on April 5 seriously damaged the Northern Interior Forest Products mill.

The fire burnt the interior of the mill building, but the metal structure did keep the fire contained within the building, according to the fire department.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation according to Ben Hoy of KDL Group, which owns the mill.

The fire department did say the fire may have originated in the beehive burner but the report was still in

progress.

The fire was discovered in the early morning hours by an employee, and no one else was on site, which Hoy said they are grateful for.

The Fort St. James Volunteer Fire Department was called to the fire at 5:51 a.m. the Friday morning and arrived on the scene at the mill on Tachie Road by 6:10 a.m.

The fire department was on the scene extinguishing the fire until 2 p.m. The mill employed 14 people and produced fence posts and rails and Hoy said it is too early to know the cost of the damage or if they will be able to rebuild.

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To all previous clients and generous donors and other interested parties: We are happy to announce that our Ruby Ellen van Andel Community Cancer clinic will be turning five years old in March!

We would like to celebrate with a tea.

Please fell free to come and join in the conversation enjoying some snacks and stories.

Friday, April 19, 2013 Friendship Center 1-4pm Submitted

Constable Peers from the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment discusses internet safety with Sinkut View Elementary School students. Grade 6 students participate in the RCMP sponsored DARE program, which addresses decisionmaking strategies.

There will be a memorial wall so pictures and notes are welcome.

They can be dropped off ahead of time at the cancer clinic at the hospital anytime.

Province to analyze skills gap in Bulkley-Nechako New funding will make a comprehensive skills gap analysis possible in the Bulkley-Nechako Regional District.

The funding consists of $85,000 from the Partnership and Innovation Fund from the Ministry of Social Development and $30.675 in-kind donations from other sources for a total amount of $115,619.

The funds will allow for the hiring of a consultant who will spend 10 months beginning in April 2013 looking at current and future employment and training needs in the region.

Partnering with the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako will be the College of New Caledonia, WorkBC Employment Services, the Village of Burns Lake and Burns Lake Transition Teams.

To learn more about the Partnership and Innovation Fund, visit Workbc. ca and click on Community and Employer Partnerships at the bottom of the page, under Workplace Resources.

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION FALL FAIR KITCHEN CONCESSION 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.

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Recording 4 million hours without a lost time injury is a significant accomplishment. At Mount Milligan the team building the mine and processing plant includes employees of both Thompson Creek and many contractors who share a commitment to safety.

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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Sled drag tops off 2013 season at Murray Ridge There were two days of snowmobile drag races at Murray Ridge over the last weekend in March.

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

Sunday results

600 Mod Category First Kurt Haverly Second Al MacFarlane Third Ryan Pitcher

600 Mod category First Al MacFarlane Second Ryan Pitcher

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 Photo by Izzy Willick

Some of those involved in the sled drag races at Murray Ridge were, from left, 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

700 Stock Category First Al MacFarlane Second Graham Chew Third Terry Grant 700 Mod Category First Al MacFarlane Second Rich Thompson Third Jesse Stark 800 Stock Category First Mike Weinhardt Second Jesse Stark Third Al MacFarlane 800 Mod Category First Mike Weinhardt Second Kurt Havery Third Dalton Lerum

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Conservative Fundraiser Dinner Hosted By

Dan Brooks - Conservative Candidate for Nechako Lakes Saturday, April 13th Vanderhoof Friendship Center - 219 Victoria Street E. Cocktails @ 6:00pm, Dinner @ 7:00pm Tickets are $60 each or $100 per couple To purchase tickets, contact Robin (250) 567-9654 - binae34@galaxymail.ca

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“We stand poised on the edge of a historic election, for the first time in a generation we have a real chance of electing Conservative MLA’s. If we hesitate now the opportunity will pass us by; let us not wait another generation. Are we not Conservatives! Now is our opportunity, now we must act, now we must be united and show leadership and vision by electing a Conservative MLA here in Nechako Lakes and with your help and support we will succeed!” Dan Brooks Authorized by Gerald Caron, Financial Agent (250) 567-3285

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Our people park has gone to the dogs

Editor: I am so confused about our park. It seems we have no say that people don't care to keep our park clean and green, for little kids that enjoy running and rolling in the grass now must watch out for dog crap.

It would be nice to have someone enforce the rules for once. All others will get the message. Big dogs pose a great threat to anyone with small dogs on leashes, regardless of how harmless they are.

Is this a people park with dogs on leashes, or a park for dogs to run wild and make a mess?

Janet Langevin Vanderhoof, B.C.

Summer scheduling Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The sun is streaming across the icebound lake as I write, but it is feeling like spring is here.

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 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.

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 some time for adventure.

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The proposed Kitimat refinery Editor: I first heard of this concept from David Black a number of years ago.

At the time I was skeptical of its chances.

My initially negative attitude was based mainly on my experience of 10 years service on the board of directors of Imperial Oil. Since I was accustomed to the discussion of petroleum economics centered in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat. That attitude was based on the fact that there had not been a new refinery built in North America in many years. And any needed increase in petroleum production was achieved by expansion of existing refineries throughout North America. But after my service with Imperial Oil, I went on to serve four years at Canfor, which led to my nine visits to China in search of lumber markets. My exposure to the phenomenal expansion of China's economy opened my eyes to the true merit of the Kitimat refinery concept.

It made me realize that it would not be just another refinery relying on the North America market, but rather a refinery that would supply the vast appetite of China for petroleum products. The challenge will be to draw the attention of Asian investors who would see the value to this investment. It appears that David Black, after many years of effort, is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this refinery initiative a reality. The appetite for oil products for all Asia will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage. Asian countries, especially China, are very interested

in securing sustainable supply of resources that will flow freely without undue trade barriers like surprises with taxes, regulations or tariffs. Canada has a good reputation as a free trade country that can be relied on as a dependable source of supply. Now is a very opportune time to attract the vast investment needed to make the Kitimat refinery go ahead. David Black, with his years of dilligence, deserves our appreciation for displaying the foresight and courage to invest his time, money and reputation to help bring along this huge initiative.

The positive merits of the Kitimat refinery are so profound that this project is really beyond any political persuasion. Any and all supporters of NDP, Liberal, Conservative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to B.C. with this project. This initiative will involve the investment of many billions of dollars. That's for sure. It's hard for any of us to visualize a million let alone a billion of any thing. So lets look at the "on the ground" facts of such an undertaking for all of us in B.C. Lets start with the big picture.

When it comes to the benefits of a petroleum cycle from well exploration to the gas station, the jurisdiction that hosts the refining process enjoys a huge portion of the value addition to the raw material. For the KRC Project that would mean several thousand mostly trade union jobs for the multi-year term of the construction phase.

It would also mean the creation of over 3,000 permanent jobs for the operation and supply support of the refinery when running.

This refinery would be processing 175-million barrels per year, which means the tax revenue that could go toward healthcare, education, vital services for the disabled and elderly would be immense. But job creation and tax revenue is not the only desirable feature of the KRC. It also would provide much lower risk to the marine environment.

The shipments out of the refinery would be finished product like aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel.

These products, if ever spilt, would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships.

I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that address this as a political issue, and I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in government funding. Business activity especially in the challenged northwest B.C. would be very positively impacted. And those with a concern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment.

Based on the huge positive impact this initiative could have on B.C., I think the question should not be if we want it....but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital.

Jim Shepard Former president of Finning and Canfor Vancouver, B.C.

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VANDERHOOF YOUTH SOCCER 2013 Welcome to another year of SOCCER Registrations will be accepted at Omineca Sports beginning March 11th, 2013.

Registrations can also be mailed to VYSA, Box 2356, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0.

We are also on Facebook!

Registration Fees are as follows: (Coaches & Assistants will be reimbursed 1 full registration) If payment is received by April 15th 2013 (early registrations); Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $55.00 3rd child & more, $30.00 each Divisional (ages 10 & up) - $70.00 3rd child & more, $35.00 each If payment is received after April 15th 2013; Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $65.00 3rd child & more, $40.00 each

Submitted Nathan Ukrientz from Sinkut View Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to the Nechako River last week to learn about ice, river safety and the migration habits of the many trumpeter swans gathered on the open water.

Bantam Bears capitalize on numerous penalties, sustain minor injury, to triumph Continued from page 1 On Wednesday morning the Bears played their biggest game to date against the Langley Eagles.

At stake was a berth in the Championship game later in the evening, for the victor.

Vanderhoof came out firing on all cylinders and again were dominant in winning the game 5-1.

Dixon Loewen played well between the pipes for the Bears.

With the victory the Bears secured first place in the round robin portion of the tournament and earned home ice advantage for the final game.

In the Championship game Vanderhoof faced off against the Elk Valley Wild in a rematch from earlier in the week.

The game was scoreless until the midway part of the first period when Mikael Bahr banged in a rebound to stake the Bears to a 1-0 lead.

Daulton Swanson scored with just over a minute remaining in the period to extend the lead, but Elk Valley responded twenty seconds later to cut the lead to one.

The first period ended with Vanderhoof leading 2-1.

Though not a rough game, the referees saw fit to call numerous penalties to which the Bears took advantage.

Vanderhoof scored two powerplay goals in the second period and three in total, while the Wild could only get one shot past the Bears’ goalie, Mark Pearson.

The period ended with the Bears in front 5-2.

Goal scorers for Vanderhoof were Kolby Page with two and Casey Turgeon with a single.

Elk Valley scored early in the third period to cut the Bears lead to 5-3.

Shortly thereafter the Bears lost Eric Silver to an upper body injury and James Devos, filling in for Silver on the top line with Kolby Page and Daulton Swanson, scored with six minutes remaining to extend the lead to three goals.

Vanderhoof went into defensive mode at that point and managed to kill the remainder of the time on the clock.

The final score was 6-3 for the Bears.

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Coach wins big corporate donation for minor hockey Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Marty Floris, head coach of the Vanderhoof Minor Hockey Association, was voted as runner up in the Kraft Hockey Goes On contest last month.

As a result, Kraft is donating $20,000 to the association.

Floris, a Grade 7 teacher at Sinkut View Elementary School who has been coaching hockey for 18 years, received votes from supporters across Canada, including in Nova Scotia, his stomping grounds.

Many people submitted comments to the contest’s web site recommending that Floris, a father of three, be nominated as a devout coach and upstanding member of the community who is committed to keeping the passion of hockey alive.

“Make sure you vote people. This is one man that does a lot for our youth, so lets help him out,” wrote Brenda Ferguson.

Floris said association officials plan on discussing how to spend the money most effectively in the next few weeks.

Prior to being awarded the $20,000 prize, the association was already in good fiscal shape and used registration fees to cover necessary expenses, such as ice bills and tournament costs, said Floris.

Although the association can always use new equipment, some of the prize money could be used for sending coaches away to clinics and seminars to acquire new skills and training ideas, for instance, said Floris.

“It’s about how we can help (the coaches) out and ultimately help the kids,” said Floris.

Last month, the Vanderhoof Bantams and Pee Wee Bears finished their 2013 season with wins at both zones and provincials, a major feat for the community.

Floris said the championship victories, alike the $20,000 prize, were part of a coordinated effort between a solid group of kids, coaches and dedicated individuals.

“It’s not all about me. It’s about lots of other people doing lots of other stuff,” he said.

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NVSS humanitarians return from Ecuador Kathy Russell Submitted During Spring Break, a group of students and two staff members from Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) travelled to Ecuador.

The fantastic trip included a visit to the equator, exploring the lovely colonial city of Quito and traveling high into the Andes Mountains. However, the highlight of the trip was volunteering on a school project with Free the Children.

This Canadian organization has established several Adopt-a-Village projects in the impoverished Chimborazo region of Ecuador and provides assistance to secure adequate educational opportunities, clean water, health care and alternate income sources.

NVSS WE-DAY and Enviro-Vikes students have been fundraising to provide clean water in Ecuador and were thrilled to visit the area for which they have been fundraising.

The work project was located in the village of La Pampa. Currently, the Kindergarten to Grade 12 school there, with a population of 400 students, has only one outdoor bathroom with six toilets and one communal outdoor tap for washing. Our NVSS students worked on the foundation for another bathroom.

We were very excited to be working on a project that was obviously very much needed and would make a real difference for the community.

Many homes in this area do not have running water or proper bathrooms.

The area around La Pampa faces a child mortality rate of 32 per cent, compared to the country’s average of one to two per cent. Access to clean water and proper hygiene facilities will make a huge difference.

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Bottled Water A few weeks ago we talked about how your choice of drinking water can have global consequences, this week we will talk about that consequence and also bottled water.

Think on this, water is necessary for all life on earth, keeping the oceans clean and our water safe is ridiculously important to everyone, bottling water which serves only to pollute for profit and convenience. Water is free, it should stay free and always be healthy and accessible. One of our biggest worries right now is the danger of an oil spill off the coast of BC. We know that such incidences are not contained in the area they occur, every drop of water intermingles and moves on and is not easily ‘contained’ when we dump motor oil down into the sewer this oil pollutes not only our rivers and fish, but the drinking water of some communities. (An alarming discovery of predominantly female fish has been linked to the increase of hormones put into our water via urine of women on birth control... more on that in future articles) Some facts you may not know about bottled water: · Some bottled water is municipal water (or ‘tap water’... how much are you spending on what is already available to you?) · Plastic does not easily break down and every year there are literally millions of bottles piling up the landfill (on average only 35% are recycled) · Bottled water from other countries? You may not know that some companies buy out pure sources of water such as a stream or spring and prevent locals who rely on that water access to it if they are unable to afford it. In these cases, your consumption of this ‘pristine exotic water’ may be the reason people are losing their livelihoods, getting ill and even dying since they can’t afford to buy the water that they lived off of for generations (no company should be permitted to control something so necessary for life, and choose who can receive it) · Some bottled water is actually acidic, and others can reduce your mineral content and promote osteoporosis and bone loss · Bottled water represents the privatization of water, where water becomes viewed as a ‘manufactured good’ rather than an essential need that must be publicly available It’s time to make you own choices, and not allow your health or your availability to healthy option be dictated. Small changes can have a profound impact. Choosing a reusable water bottle can save thousands if not hundreds of thousands of bottles a year, eventually bottling water will be a thing of the past, and we will look back on it and shake our heads at how wasteful a creatures we once were. Bottling your own water saves money, the environment, and even your peace of mind. If you are worried about the safety of your drinking water invest in a proper filtration system, and feel free to ask me more about acidic and alkaline water.

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Efforts to save the endangered Nechako white sturgeon in B.C. reached an important milestone today with the announcement of more than $9 million to build and operate a new sturgeon conservation centre on the Nechako River in Vanderhoof.

The conservation centre, a collaboration between the province, Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA), the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C (FFSBC) and the District of Vanderhoof, will cost just over $5 million to build and around $4.5 million to operate over the next 10 years. The facility will be owned and operated by the FFSBC. “We’re delighted that we are finally in a position to build and operate the Nechako sturgeon conservation centre. The conservation fish culture program will allow younger year classes of sturgeon to be established while researchers seek long-term solutions that will allow these wonderful creatures to survive on their own,”

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said Don Peterson, president of the FFSBC. Representatives from all four organizations gathered at Riverside Park in Vanderhoof for today’s announcement, a short distance from the site of the new hatchery.

“The Nechako white sturgeon has inhabited the Nechako River since the days of the dinosaurs and now they are on the endangered species list.

This facility is necessary for the rehabilitation of not only this species but the river itself. This facility will educate future generations on the importance of the Nechako River and help us understand the effect we have on the environment and the river’s habitat,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen.

Located across the river from the only known spawning site for Nechako white sturgeon, the facility will release up to 12,000 juvenile sturgeon into the river each year to rebuild the population and research ways of restoring the ability of sturgeon to spawn successfully in

their natural habitat. The juveniles will be tagged prior to release to the river so their behaviour and survival can be closely monitored.

The conservation centre is the culmination of more than a decade of planning and hard-work, led by the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI), a community-based group representing a broad spectrum of interests, including the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and Saik’uz First Nation, in whose traditional territory the facility will be built.

The province has contributed about $3.5 million toward the $5.5-million cost of construction, with RTA kicking in another $1.5 million and the remainder coming from other sources, including $310,000 from the District of Vanderhoof and $160,000 from the Department of Fisheries and Ocean and the FFSBC. The District of Vanderhoof is also donating a parcel of municipally owned land to the project.

RTA will cover an estimated $450,000 in annual operating costs over the next 10 years, $400,000 of which will come from the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund, established in 1997 to address the downstream impacts of Kenney Dam on the Nechako.

“This facility is the culmination of many years of work by various community groups. We are pleased to be part of that and even more pleased that the sturgeon hatchery will become a reality. We look forward to the continuation of the great relationships developed

over the years, in particular with the (FFSBC), the operators of the facility and the District of Vanderhoof,” said Paul Henning, vice president of strategic projects in western Canada for RTA. The Nechako is one of four B.C. rivers that are currently closed to commercial and recreational sturgeon fishing due to conservation concerns. In the 1960s, the Nechako River was home to an estimated 5,000 white sturgeon. Today, less than 300 of these prehistoric creatures remain. The Nechako white sturgeon was declared an endan-

gered species in 2003 and listed under the federal Species at Risk Act in 2006.

Over the past 45 years, spawning rates for adult sturgeon have dropped far below levels needed to sustain the river’s sturgeon population. Sturgeon produced at similar facilities on the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers are showing excellent survival rates and similar results are expected on the Nechako.

Construction of the new facility will begin this spring and it’s anticipated the hatchery will be in full operation by the spring of 2014.

Steve Nash U13 Youth Challenge

Congratulations to the Vanderhoof Future Viqueens Girls Basketball team for placing sixth in the Steve Nash U13 Youth Challenge at the Langley Event Centre on the weekend. From leftm Chelsey Ziler, Kennedy Miles, Jessie Yorston, Hannah Andres, Kaitlin Montgomery, Georgia Verduzco, Kennedy Andres, Alyssa Dowswell, Kiara Lobelle, Cassidy Penner and Hannah Turner.

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Delivering Results FOR VANDERHOOF

 Upgrading 4th Street  New Water Treatment Facility  Ice Arena Improvements

 New Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Facility

 New Band Room for Nechako Valley Secondary School

 Commitment for a Community Forest

 New Health Care Assistant Spaces at the College of New Caledonia

 New W.L. McLeod Elementary StrongStart BC Learning Centre

 Spirit Square Project  Re-Paving of the Airport

 New Playgrounds for W.L. McLeod & Mapes Elementary Schools

 Sports Field Improvements

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1) Earth Day was first celebrated in: A) 1960 B) 1965 C) 1970 D) 1975 2) Which household appliance uses the most energy?

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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?

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At 10,000 feet above sea level, staff and students work with Ecuadorians in the clouds Continued from page 9 A favorite part of the experience was working with the Minga, a group of people coming together to work on a community need or project. Each day, different people would volunteer to quietly work alongside NVSS students and staff, giving instructions and help as needed.

There were many laughs as both groups struggled to communicate with a mixture of English, Spanish and Quechua phrases.

NVSS students worked hard making rebar pillars and grid wall supports for the new building, while the Minga made adobe bricks. They also mixed cement using the traditional method - with shovels, wheelbarrows and lots of muscle work. At 10,000 feet above sea level, students and staff even had a chance to work in the clouds.

They also visited a women’s coop and participated in shearing sheep, spinning wool, learned to knit on special looms and volunteered by weeding and preparing the garden plot of one of the elderly community members so she could plant new crops. They visited a local market and learned about the financial hardships faced by the region’s indigenous people who struggle to raise enough food to support themselves. In this very rural area, many do not complete school as they need to sustain themselves through manual farm labour.

Students participated in several leadership and reflective learning activities and the trip was an eye opening, lifechanging experience for all.

NVSS students and staff would like to thank School District 91, Integris Credit Union and the many friends, neighbours and relatives who helped support their fundraising efforts and achieve the trip of a lifetime. Witnessing such poverty, resilience, dignity and kindness reminded the group to take the time to reflect on what they have in life and to consider the challenges of others.

Working with the Minga highlighted what wonderful experiences and accom- and goals and work together to help each other achieve sucplishments can result when people take cess.

Thank you Ecuador. the time to understand each other's needs

5th Annual Community Clean Up Vanderhoof is celebrating Earth Day and ‘BC Arts and Culture Week’ the week of April 20 – 27 with an Artisan Show and Sale with a unique twist. The Nechako Community Arts Council has teamed up with the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative to provide a week of activities focused on “Upcycling and the Arts”.

To kick things off, the community is invited to take part in the 5th Annual Community Clean Up at Riverside Park on Saturday, April 20. Meet at Riverside Park at 10am to find a route, grab bags and a warm coffee or hot chocolate to start.

Then return to the park at noon for a BBQ for clean up volunteers that showcases locally made sausages and buns, put on by the Nechako Valley

Food Network.

Then, plan to be at the Burrard Street Market on Monday evening, April 22 at 7pm for the community’s first Upcyle-Recyle Fashion Show where artists will show off their fashionista genius – modeling garments made with materials otherwise destined for the landfill. An Artisan Show and Sale will continue on at the Burrard Street Market throughout the week featuring artists from throughout the region. Interactive upcycling and recycling displays for all ages will also be featured.

To learn more, visit us on Facebook at Vanderhoof Upcycling Week 2013 and the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative.

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From above, NVSS students and staff work on a community project in Ecuador.

Middle, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with 400 students has only one outdoor bathroom. Students visit a women's co-op to shear sheep, spin wool and learn how to knit looms.

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Migratory birds, mainly trumpeter swans, have been making more and more appearances in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James over the past few weeks.

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While on a trip to Ecuador, Nechako Valley Secondary School students worked hard making rebar pillars and grid wall supports for the foundation of a new bathroom facility.

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The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street

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1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)

(Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

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Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong!

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567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am

Making Jesus known

NEW EVENTS.... tHe neCHako ValleY FeStiVal oF PerForMing artS... takes place at Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship from Apr. 8-28. Speech Arts-Apr. 8. Vocal-Apr. 10&11. Piano-Apr. 17-20. tWo VoCal WorkSHoPS...

One for students Apr. 10 3:304:30 and one adult and choral workshop Apr. 10 7:30-8:30 at VCF Church.

Piano WorkSHoP... for students, parents and teachers.

Apr. 21 2:20-3:30 at VCF Church. tHe FeStiVal ConCert... is on Apr. 28 @ 2:30 @ Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. *** genealogY ClUB... Member Presentations, Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room Book laUnCH & SliDe SHoW...Home to the Nechako

by June Wood, Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room let’S get groWing...

Gardening Workshop, Container Gardening facilitated by Brenda Devauld, 3404 Erickson Road, Saturday, May 11, at 1:00 pm.

Dress for the weather, Bring a folding chair. Want to car-pool!

Meet at Library at 12:45 pm, Everyone Welcome! rHYMeS anD SongS... for Children 0-36 months. Early steps towards Literacy and love of books! Together we will learn interactive rhymes, stories, and songs for use at home. Snack provided.

Pre-registration required. Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 am. Begins April 23, runs for 6 weeks til May 28.

StorYtiMe... for 3-5 year olds. Library time for your preschoolers. Songs, Stories, and Fun! Children will enjoy stories and interactive rhymes designed to nurture a love of books and reading. Pre-registration required. Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:00 am, Beginning April 25, runs for 6 weeks til May 30.

Pro-D DaY PrograM... for ages 5 and up. Stories, Crafts, Games. Friday, May 10; 10:30 – 11:40 am. *** Pre-kinDergarten SCreening CliniC...

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Health Unit. Vanderhoof Public Health will be holding a screening clinic for speech, language, hearing, vision and dental for those children entering Kindergarten in Sept 2013.

Children needing a kindergarten entry vaccination can be done at this time as well. Please contact the Health Unit to make your appt 250-567-6900. *** UntolD traUMa...author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern B.C. For more information email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com. *** VolUnteerS neeDeD....

Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors?

The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc.

No special skills required; training and orientation are provided.

Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising.

Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Sheila 570-2467 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** VanDerHooF SeniorS ConneCteD is looking for

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street).

Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.

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Northern Health is donating $20,000 toward establishing a community garden in Vanderhoof. On Thursday, April 5, numerous community officials, and several students from McLeod Elementary School, met at the community garden site to mark the occasion. From left, Libby Hart, principal of McLeod Elementary, Michelle Racher, director of the Farm to School Program, Eugene Marks, director of instruction for School District 91, Ken Young, councillor and co-chair of the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance (NHCS), Maya Sullivan, a NHCA director, Tim Bancroft, manager of facilities for School District 91, Phil Turgeon, vice chair on the Board of Trustees for School District 91, April Hughes, health services administrator for the Omineca/Nechako District Northern Health and co-chair of NHCA, and Anna-Christin Vines of the Integris Credit Union Community Foundation.

Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/ Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month.

Come and have some fun!

Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society.

For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VanDerHooF PUBliC liBrarY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use.

Please contact Jenn at 250-5674060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** StUart neCHako Manor ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 *** tHe nortHSiDe WoMen’S inStitUte...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Newcomers always welcome.

For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HoSPiCe SoCietY...

What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization

that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others.

We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work.

Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** tHe FooD Bank... is in serious need of food donations.

Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue. *** BaDMinton at FleSS gYM...

Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** tHe VanDerHooF CanCer SUPPort groUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** enDako Hall SoCietY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** tHe YelloWHeaD DraFt HorSe aSSoCiation...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving.

Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** neCHako QUilterS gUilD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** tHe FraSer QUilterS gUilD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall.

Newcomers welcome. *** HoSPiCe tree oF liFe... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-

7956.

*** tHe FraSer lake CanCer SUPPort groUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** neCHako ValleY HiStoriCal SoCietY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VanDerHooF 899 air CaDet SQUaDron...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** aa Meeting... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall.

567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FraSer lake aa MeetingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** St. JoHn HoSPital aUXiliarY SoCietY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 New members welcome. *** VanDerHooF liBrarY HoUrS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FraSer lake liBrarY HoUrS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** nVSS Bottle DePot HoUrS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Summer Job Openings The District of Vanderhoof is currently seeking 2 (two) Summer Program Coordinators. Job details can be found by going to www.vanderhoof.ca and click on employment opportunities.

CARPENTERS AND CARPENTER APPRENTICES PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking Carpenters and Carpenter Apprentices for the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, B.C. Experiences in commercial concrete formwork systems an asset. We will be seeking a few with OFA2 or OFA3, Skid Steer (Bobcat) and Rough Terrain Forklift (Zoom Boom) tickets with experience. WHMIS, CSTS09 and Fall Protection training an asset.

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CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to manage cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job description or Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

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Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required. Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Closing Date: April 19, 2013 Apply to:

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LABOURERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires labourers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake.

Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day, Monday to Friday or as assigned by the supervisor. The rate of pay is $18.86 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

Preferred 4uali¿cations ā completion of *rade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) · three months of previous relevant experience · competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position · ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions · ability to work on ladders and scaffolding · ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information · ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures · Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certi¿cate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures · valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License unrestricted · an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract · physical capability to perform the job duties · safety footwear, i.e steel toed boots, required Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration 2f¿ce 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., Friday, April 19, 2013 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) 56 228 Fax (250) 56 639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce

HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for the position of Executive Director.

Extra Foods Store in Vanderhoof has an opening for a Store Manager. Reporting to the Owner/Operator, the Store Manager will be responsible for day to day management of all aspects of a Grocery Store. This includes, but is not limited to: effective execution of all merchandising programs and ordering, ensuring departments are ready for business at all times, and assisting with training and coaching of staff. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written skills, as well as an exceptional commitment to customer service.

Previous retail experience, preferably in a grocery environment, would be an asset.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment as well as availability for evenings, weekends and statutory holidays are required for this great opportunity. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit plan is offered with this full time position.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with salary expectations to Darcy at the Vanderhoof location or email dan.macdonald@loblaw.ca.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Extra Foods

The duties of this position include: ¾ Da\ to da\ operations of the Chamber 2fÀce and the Visitor Information Centre including supervisory duties ¾ Promoting the Chamber to new and existing businesses in the Vanderhoof Area ¾ Attending & participating in local business meetings and functions ¾ Preparation and attendance at board meetings ¾ Organize and facilitate Chamber events such as the Annual Meeting, Pumpkin Walk, Tradeshow, Parade of Lights, etc.

Income Opportunity ALL CASH Vending route.

Earn $72,000/year potential, 9 secured hi-traffic locations. Investment Required $3,600+ up. Safe quick return 1-888979-8363.

Trades, Technical

The successful candidate should have ¾ Exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills ¾ Strong planning and organizational skills ¾ Supervisory experience ¾ Knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden BC. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

Candidates should also have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be available to work evenings and weekends as required and travel will be required from time to time. A certiÀcate in %usiness Administration would be an asset.

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

If you enjoy working with people in an exciting, dynamic environment, this may be the perfect position for you.

Compensation will be dependent on qualiÀcations and experience.

Applicants are requested to forward their detailed resume in, conÀdence, by fax, mail or email: Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Attention: Jessi Wilson P.O. %ox , Vanderhoof, %C, V J A )ax:

Email: jessi #telus.net Deadline for submission is April ,

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VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

EXCAVATING

EX100 Excavator 4x4 Extend-a-hoe Rubber Tire Backhoe Basements, Foundations, Waterline, Septic Systems, Lot Clearing, Hoe-Pac, Hydraulic Breaker and more!

We are in the business to serve you!

Cell: 567-0031

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam Berger Publisher Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070 Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

J.C.’s WATERWORKS LTD.

Plumbing & Heating Rural Water & Sewer Systems Water Treatment & Filtration Systems INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!

FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

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150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0

Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.

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PLUMBING

Schneider Services Ltd. PLUMBING/HEATING/GASFITTING SOLAR THERMAL Box 2033 Vanderhoof

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ADvertiser STUART NECHAKO

Reaching Every Door

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam Berger Publisher 150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0

ACCOUNTANTS Chartered Accountants

Providing a Full Range of Business Services

Accounting Computers ● Financial Planning

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ADVERTISING Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972 Pam Berger Publisher

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Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070 Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

Fax: 996-8451

Advertising: advertising@ominecaexpress.com News: newsroom@caledoniacourier.com Website: www.caledoniacourier.com

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Services

Health Products

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

Heavy Duty Machinery

ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates

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Pets & Livestock

Pets Boxer Puppies Born Jan. 25,2013 Fawn males & Brindle females, dewormed, vet checked & 1st shots, Parents on sight, friendly personalities $650 ph# 250 567-4623

Merchandise for Sale

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.

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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:

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40’ Containers under $2500!

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Misc. for Sale 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.

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.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

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Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Victoria Manor

For Rent 2 bedroom house, close to town, pets welcome, $750/month + utilities, available May 15 ph#250 567-3933

Shared Accommodation

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Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent ABOVE THE REST!

Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments from $540 per month

250-567-4208 2 bdrm apartment for rent in Vanderhoof.$625/month Avail May 1 250 570-7538 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

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Large 1 Bdrm from

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250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080 New, spacious, one bedroom basement apartment, convenient location. Ground level entrance. Includes 5 appliances, electricity, heat, sewer, water, garbage pickup, cable, internet, and parking. Ideal for single adult. No smoking. No pets. Rent $800 per month.

Available May 1 Call 250-567-2156

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTS

Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth.

(250)570-9161 or

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

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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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

I, West Fraser Mills Ltd., of 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 6P5 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties which are legally described as, District Lot 2008 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2009 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 12285 located in Fraser Lake, BC. The exclusion application is for 80.2ha of ALR land. An offsetting area of 83.8ha of land from the south portion of West Half of District Lot 2032 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2033 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 9322 will be put into the ALR. The offsetting area is currently not part of the ALR. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by contacting the Regional District of BulkleyNechako at 37 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Attention: Jason llewellyn by April 18, 2013

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 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)

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Looking for Roommate Available Immediately Full size house, in town.

Everything supplied. I’m only home 1 day a week. Call Joel for more details. $475 Month 250-567-7560 evenings

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Omineca Express

Black Press

Premier Christy Clark has made jobs the theme of her campaign, and volatile federal statistics turned against B.C. in March.

Clark to air halfhour TV talk The B.C. Liberal Party is buying a halfhour on TV next Sunday night so Premier Christy Clark can make her pitch for re-election directly to voters.

The program will air April 14 at 7 p.m. on Global TV, two days before the formal election campaign begins for the May 14 vote. It will emphasize the economy and include testimonials from community leaders, said Mike McDonald, the B.C. Liberal campaign manager.

"It is also a matter of basic respect for voters to outline our priorities and policies," McDonald said. "We hope the NDP will change course

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and do the same."

NDP leader Adrian Dix has indicated he will roll out his party's election platform in a series of announcements, an apparent effort to maximize media coverage.

Clark has tied her campaign to the government's heavily promoted jobs plan, putting the party at the mercy of volatile federal employment statistics. After a surge of new jobs reported in February, there was an equally steep plunge in the March numbers, push-

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ing B.C's official unemployment rate from 6.3 per cent to seven.

Clark has also emphasized her commitment to develop liquefied natural gas exports from the B.C. North Coast, a project that has attracted global investment.

Spending and deficits are another focus of the campaign. The B.C. Liberals tabled a balanced budget in March, which the NDP claim has understated spending and overstated revenues to the tune of a $790 million deficit.

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