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NEWS BRIEFS Court report For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on April 23, 2013. Linda M. Basil was released on conditions and $500 bond for assault. Christopher S. Bird was fined $500 and charged a victim surcharge of $75 for driving without due care and attention. Cecil G. Martin was fined $500 plus a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year for driving while prohibited. Haleanna A. Prince was released on conditions for 12 months with the allegation of $500 for assault. Leslie M. Prince was given 25 days in jail, two sentences of 12 months suspended sentence and 12 months probation as well as charged a victim surcharge of $50 for theft under $5,000 and uttering threats. Nadine C. Sam was released on recognizance on conditions for one year with a $500 bond to keep the peace.

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April 21 at 10:14 a.m., a resident on Highway 27 called RCMP to report they had recovered their stolen 2005 Dodge Ram pickup 13 km south of Fort St. James. The vehicle had been taken from Russell Transfer yard. There was no damage to the vehicle, and RCMP said they have no suspects at this time. Those with info should contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.

Firefighters work to extingiush the smoking remains of a shed next to the Our Lady of the Snow Church on Nak’azdli Reserve on April 23.

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Fire department saves church from blaze

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Father Frank Salmon is crediting the quick response and training of the local fire department with saving his church. A fire destroyed a shed on the Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church on the Nak’azdli Reserve in Fort St. James, but was close to taking the church and rectory as well. Salmon’s rectory, which is on the back of the church, also has an attached wood shed which had just caught fire when the firefighters arrived on the scene. The storage shed next to the main building was completely engulfed when the firefighters arrived and the shed and its contents

were completely destroyed in the fire. “The quick response of the fire department saved the church for sure,” said Salmon. Had they been five minutes later, Salmon thinks the wood shed would have been too far gone to stop it from destroying the rest of the entire structure. While the rectory was damaged with some melted siding visible from the outside and possible smoke damage, Assistant Fire Chief Don Fraser said it looked like the structure itself of the rectory and church were not seriously firedamaged besides the siding. Two fire engines and one water tender were on site to fight the fire, one working primarily on the destroyed shed and one on the grass fire

which had burnt the hillside below the church. Salmon said the shed was used to store a number of items both belonging to himself and to the church, including his kayaks, camping gear, canoe and the church’s ride-on lawnmower. He is hopeful insurance will cover some of the losses. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but properties below the church had grass still burning while crews were at the scene, so the fire may have started down slope. RCMP are reminding residents to take precautions with fires - do not leave them unattended and make sure to have water and equipment on site to deal with a fire should it begin to get out of control.

One woman stabbed, another faces charges Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier One women was taken to hospital and another has been charged after a stabbing at the Fort St. James Trailer Court April 22. On the Monday at 3:10 p.m., RCMP responded to a report a woman had been stabbed at a residence in the trailer park.

Upon arrival, RCMP report they found a seriously injured woman suffering from multiple stab wounds and arrested another woman at the scene. Maybeline John has since been charged with assault with a weapon in relation to the incident. The victim was transported to Vanderhoof for treatment of one of the stab wounds to her knee, but the injuries were deemed not to be life threatening.

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Fort St. James RCMP responded to a number of incidents from April 19-22. Beef bandit On April 19 at just before midnight, RCMP were called to Carrier Food and Fuel (Petro Canada) on Highway 27 to a reported shoplifting. One male had allegedly stolen some food from the store without paying. RCMP attending the scene identified a suspect, and when they approached him, he fled on foot towards a residence, throwing a bag containing some beef jerky at the officers in pursuit. RCMP then caught and arrested the man, who was also reportedly intoxicated. The man was allegedly carrying $92 worth of beef jerky and will likely be facing charges of theft as well as uttering threats against an RCMP officer, as he reportedly threatened at least one of the officers during questioning. Taking a drive April 19 at 4:37 a.m., RCMP received a complaint a vehicle had been stolen from a residence at Tache Reserve.The complainant reported someone had broken into his house and taken the keys then driven off with the vehicle. The 2011 Ford Taurus was then stopped on the Tachie Road en route to Fort St. James, with one driver and two passengers. All three were then taken into custody and will be appearing in court in July to face charges of possession of stolen property and the driver will also be facing charges of driving while prohibited. Mischief RCMP responded to a report of damage to two vans parked in a Tache government offi-

cial’s driveway. Tires on two vehicles were slashed and deflated. One was a Dodge Caravan, the other a 15-passenger van. RCMP have no suspects at this time, but anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 996-8269, Crimestoppers or drop the information into the post office box (no postage required) addressed to RCMP. Novice driver April 19 at 8:45 p.m., a routine traffic stop led to one driver being arrested for allegedly driving while impaired. The driver reportedly admitted to having recently smoked marijuana and taking three Tylenol-3 pills. The driver was given an immediate 24-hour roadside suspension and the vehicle was impounded and the driver was also given a ticket for violation of their novice licence restrictions. Assault results in injury On April 20 at 9:17 a.m., a female arrived at the RCMP headquarters to report an argument with her spouse. The woman said the argument took place at 3 a.m. and when she tried to leave their residence during the argument, her hand was injured when a door was closed on it and her husband then held her in the residence against her will. There were also reportedly two children in the house at the time of the incident. RCMP believe alcohol was a factor and the male will be facing charges of assault with a weapon in July and his firearms were also seized. Hitting the …bridge April 20 at 4 p.m., RCMP responded to a re-

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Mud in the eye Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There was some mud flying during the Nechako Lakes all candidates forum in Fort St. James. Conservative candidate Dan Brooks was going after Liberal MLA John Rustad with fierce enthusiasm. Brooks was repeatedly bringing up Rustad’s choice not to vote on the first round of a bill Rustad had stood up and opposed on parks. Rustad voted against specific sections of the bill in a later vote, and was the sole dissenter, but Brooks was not satisfied with this answer. Susanne Skidmore-Hewlett was asked some pointed questions by Rustad on NDP plans for infrastructure currently in the works, and some NDP platform questions. Rustad was being singled out at times by the audience as well, with some tough questions on everything from education and local health care issues to Enbridge’s proposed pipeline. Then there was the embarrassing newspaper article references, getting mud in the face of this reporter. A question referred to a response Rustad gave to a letter to the editor which asked him about the Northern Gateway pipeline in which he responded he would support it if it could meet certain criteria, including those laid out by Premier Christy Clark. They then asked him what

had changed given the recent profile published in the Caledonia Courier which said he supported the pipeline. Rustad deflected the question and instead threw a bit of mud at the newspaper (the profile was from an Omineca Express candidate profile series published nearly one month ago and given the time since its original publication and the fact the Vanderhoof editor did the interview, it was believed correct). Skidmore-Hewlett did not throw back a lot, but she did take a few shots at the Liberal record on things like forestry and she definitely took a few shots from Rustad herself. Essentially, the room was a bit messy when all was said and done and it felt like most of us had some mud on our faces. The only candidate to emerge clean from the two-hour event, was Green Party candidate Colin Hamm. Hamm, probably considered not worth targeting by those in the room who were throwing mud, came out shining as a worthy opponent, from a party most had likely not previously put much thought into. Hamm’s composure and compassionate approach did seem to have him walking out of the forum with a few admirers. But then, perhaps it is easy to stay clean when a party has not yet been invited into the mud pit. If only the event was televised, it would have been worth a watch for those not in attendance.

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The negative campaign Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press I like political rallies. There’s always lots of energy in the room. What I don’t like about political rallies is that there usually isn’t anything substantive said during the rallies. In that regard, Christy Clark didn’t disappoint last week when her campaign made a whistle stop in Prince George. Lots of rah-rah, make the troops feel good, but little on what a Liberal government would actually do. It’s ironic that Clark and the Liberals have been hammering Adrian Dix and the NDP for not releasing a platform while their own plans for the province are about as vague as they come. “Most of (the Liberal platform) consists of glowing descriptions of the government’s 12year record, and attacks on the NDP of the kind that are not normally seen in a platform,” writes Victoria columnist Tom Fletcher. And that kind of sums the campaign up. The Liberal strategy is to attack, attack, attack. Not much more. The only plan they seem to have for the future is that liquid natural gas will solve everything from infrastructure woes to zits in teenagers. How will it do that? Just wait and see. Clark’s main campaign strategy is “we don’t want to go back to the 1990s,” referring, of course to when the NDP were last in power. Of course we don’t want to go back to the 90s, because that would also mean we’re on

the cusp of electing a Liberal government (tadum). The argument is just stupid, but it resonates, so they keep hammering it. It’s negative and it’s fear-mongering. But that’s what the Liberal campaign is about these days. The other one that got me about Clark’s visit here was that she called out Adrian Dix for not agreeing to a one-on-one debate. She said that it will either be an NDP or Liberal government come May 14 so British Columbians should see those two leaders go toe-to-toe, without those pesky other democratically created parties at the table. She’s right in that one of the two main parties will form government. But her zeal for a debate between her and Dix, exclusive of other party leaders, shows, at least for me, an arrogance that is unsettling. I would hope that the premier, whoever it is, would not only recognize the differences in our political landscape but embrace and encourage them. But, of course, Clark likely sees BC Conservative leader John Cummins as one of the biggest obstacles to her return to power so avoid giving him a platform at all costs and basically call Dix a coward for not agreeing to the charade. Dix, on the other hand, got to take the high road but the reality is that he knows Clark would likely hammer him in a one-on-one debate. So this goes on and we wonder why fewer people are interested in voting.

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Election 2013: Comparing candidates Editor's note: This candidate came forward after the previous profiles of the other three candidates ran in the April 17 issue of the Caledonia Courier, so in the interest of fairness, this profile is meant to announce and outline the fourth candidate for the riding. One other candidate is still working on finalizing her nomination in the region.

BC Green Party Colin Hamm Colin Hamm has been nominated to run for the BC Green Party for Nechako Lakes. Hamm was born and raised in British Columbia, alternating between being educated in Vancouver and living and working on the family farm north of Dawson Creek. He has lived all over the province and worked in a variety of jobs and settings including working in a saw mill in Fort Nelson to pay for university studies, working as a reporter in Smithers and Houston, and teaching in Victoria. Hamm holds a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Simon Fraser University with minors in history, kinesiology and environmental education. He also has a Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching certificate. Hamm trained to be a teacher, but took a private sector job designing children’s playground equipment for 10 years then returned to teaching in private colleges. He now resides on a small acreage near Fort St James, B.C., and has designed and built his home and other the buildings on his property. Hamm said he is not opposed to development, but does not see the risk to the environment worth what he sees as the minimal local benefits in the case of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. He also supports forestry planning which would include creating more jobs for the amount of wood harvested through value-added products and more local input and benefits. Hamm also would like to see the province promote education and innovation to help diversify the economy for the long-term.

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LEFT: Edmonton musician Scott Cook wooed the crowd at a happening house concert on Necoslie Road on Wednesday, April 24. Cook was joined by Raghu Lokanthan for the event, which had a small but appreciative turnout. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

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Edmonton musician Scott Cook had the audience in the palm of his hand with his deep soulful voice and storytelling lyrics at a Wednesday night house concert. While I had heard Cook once before, his charm and the beauty of his music were truly on display in the intimate acoustic venue of a friend's living room, and the warm crowd of music lovers and cosy setting gave great ambiance. His song This One's on the House is about living in his van and it had this writer missing the simplicity of changing your front yard when you choose and always making it home to your comfy bed from every event you go to, because it's parked right outside (I lived in a van at two different times in my life, and thoroughly enjoyed it). There were heartbreakers and fun whimsical sing alongs, but they were all captivating. While the All Candidates forum kept me from hearing much of the evening's other solo set that night by Raghu Lokanathan, he did join in with Cook for a number of songs at the end. Lokanathan's music is also well-suited to the simplicity of the intimate house concert, a venue few music-lovers are blessed enough to experience. It was the latest Music on the Mountain (MoM) group house concert offering on April 24 on Necoslie Road, and it was the kind of night worth making the weeknight effort to enjoy. The crowd was small, but warm and appreciative, and I was still home and in bed before I turned into a pumpkin. We are so lucky to have the opportunity for these close encounters of the musical kind right here in little Fort St. James.

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There was a forum for Nechako Lakes candidates in the upcoming provincial election on April 24. The event was organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and held at David Hoy Elementary and about 55 people came out to ask questions and hear from the candidates. MLA John Rustad of the Liberal Party opened with some of the things he has been involved with during his time in office, from a new hospital for Burns Lake to funding for road improvements in the Fort St. James area and chair of the Mid Term Timber Supply Committee Dan Brooks, BC Conservative Party candidate opened with an anecdote about an injury he suffered while guide-outfitting, with the finishing line: "The suffering I experienced 16 hours overnight in the bush waiting for a helicopter is nothing compared to what I've experienced under the Liberals." Susanne SkidmoreHewlett, BC NDP candidate, opened with a promise not to attack the other parties. She mentioned

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Pick up development or jobs He sector. meat inspectors by 2014. what resource developRainwater harvesting solutions. tanks, freestanding tanks, also saidSuppliers: the party believes Hamm: Replanting is Enbridge Northern ment is about." below ground tanks. in a strong decentralized a priority but for the short- Gateway Skidmore-Hewlett: l ZCL composites: Fibreglass Suppliers: BARR Plastic Tanks and Liquid Handling. (manufactured by Norwesco) including small and large ve Tanks for Long Term Storage government, which would term want to look at more Rustad: Made the eco- Opposed to the Enbridge of Wastewater. GRAF BARR Plastic Tanks and Liquid Handling. (manufactured by Norwesco) including small and large vertical a horizontal impact resistant molded seamless polyethylene tanks. Pick up tanks, freestanding tanks, be keep economic benefits in value-added jobs. Com- nomic argument we need Northern Gateway pipe Rainwater harvesting local communities as well pared cubic horizontal impact resistant molded seamless polyethylene tanks. Pick up tanks, freestanding tanks, below gro metres cut to find more markets for line. "I don't think it's a solutions. Rainwater ZCL composites: Fibreglass Tanks for Long Term Storage of Wastewater. GRAF Rainwater harvestin as decision-making pow- per forestry job in Quebec our product. He said he good idea, I don't think Harvesting, Infiltration ZCL composites: Fibreglass Tanks for Long Term Storage of Wastewater. GRAF Rainwater harvesting soluti Retention Cisterns, ers. Rainwater Harvesting, Infiltration Retention Cisterns, Drinking Water Reservoirs. (300 cubic metres) versus would support the pipeline the communities from the Rainwater Harvesting, Infiltration Retention Cisterns, Drinking Water Reservoirs. Drinking Water Reservoirs. Question topics ranged B.C. (1,000 cubic metres), if it meets the five criteria beginning of this constitufrom education to En- emphasized need for cre- laid out by Premier Christy ency all the way to the end bridge and of course there ating more jobs by using Clark and talked about want to see itWater Delivery and Gravel go through." Seamless Polyethylene Tanks was some Mid-term tim- more of the fibre. building a province that is Hamm: Opposes pipeber supply thrown in as Agriculture debt-free with increased line for economic, enviwell. Hamm: Agriculture services by increased natu- ronmental and political Here are some summa- has been taken over by ral resource revenue if it reasons because majority rized responses to issues large corporations, said the can be shipped offshore. of public of the region are raised, with apologies to Green Party wants to help Brooks: Said he would opposed and he does not candidates for simlifying. return the industry to more feel more comfortable believe the pipeline would Water Delivery and Gravel For more go to www.cale- small-business-style agri- with third-party monitor- benefit the local economy Seamless Polyethylene Tanks Excavation doniacourier.com culture and move towards ing of the pipeline, but significantly. Sustainable forestry more sustainable agricul- supports it because he beWater Delivery and Gravel Seamless Polyethylene Tanks Excavation Water Delivery and Gravel Excavation Brooks: Said the prov- tural practices. lieves it is importantSeamless Polyethylene Tanks to the ince needs to review timSkidmore-Hewlett: economy. When asked a ber supply with better in- Said the NDP would bring question about his daughBlackwater Project ventories and data. back the Buy BC program ters cleaning up an oil Rustad: Pine beetle to support local producers. spill. Brooks responded epidemic forced the foBrooks: Said the Con- with "My girls aren't gocus to shift to harvesting servatives would focus on ing to clean up an oil spill in a short time, now the reducing energy costs for because quite simply it's Liberal plan is to work on agriculture by repealing never going to happen … inventory and invest in sil- the carbon tax and would it's about risk assessment viculture. 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Vocal citizen support keeps re-use sheds open across the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Walter Strong Black Press

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Despite the grim picture painted was concerned that the RDBN is creby the report, the re-use shelters re- ating a lot of unnecessary work for main immensely popular with users. transfer station staff to duplicate reAt the April 18, 2013 RDBN board cycling options that are already availmeeting, Directors Taylor Bachrach, able elsewhere. Carmen Graff and Tom Greenaway For Stoltenberg, the re-use sheds each described the strong response started out as a great idea with a lot of they’ve received from members of volunteer support, but they’ve turned their electorates regarding the sheds. into a kind of feel-good garbage dropBachrach reported over 99 per off point . cent support for the sheds on an online “People just take their junk, throw Facebook poll he conducted to get a it out and say, ‘There, I took it to the feel for public opinion. Graff said that re-use shed’,” Stoltenberg said. he had never received so many phone Directors Gerry Thiessen and calls on an issue. Greenaway stated Greenaway shared Stoltenberg’s that he was presented with a 208-per- concerns regarding the duplicason petition in favour of keeping the tion of other local recycling or re-use sheds in operation. re-use efforts. The observation Community Events are free of charge as they are “People love the dump,” said Ba- was made that in some cases the sponsored by the Caledonia Courier chrach speaking of people’s need for re-use sheds were actually adding salvaging. “We can’t let a small num- to landfill piles. COMING EVENTS... thank all those who contribute their month. Contact (Sue) at 250-996ber of people ruin it for everyone else. “People bring perfectly good Will appear as space is available, free labour to this program as well as 7728 (h) for more information. those who provide food and other of charge in this section. Coming *** We need to look at strategies for those things there [to a re-use shed] events are available to non-profit necessities. We also run a small FORT ST. JAMES SEARCh & small numbers of people who are be- such as a microwave, only to have 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 having inappropriately.” some guy, within thirty seconds, or selling products. It is simply a contribute to this endeavor. For month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort further information please call Gwen place for nonprofit organizations a St. James Firehall. Training is the Director Stoney Stoltenberg vo- rip the cord off [to salvage the Andrews 567-6744. place to announce upcoming free third Tuesday of every month at the calized the sentiments of those who copper], and then you’ve got a activities. You can e-mail your item *** Firehall at 7 p.m. New members SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s to advertising@ominecaexpress. welcome. question the Anglican Church, Fort St James, com or by fax: 567-2070. Your *** wisdom of alwill be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free organizations’ announcement can MUSIC MAkERS...New members lunch every Tues between 11-1pm also be dropped off at our office always WELCOME. Not everyone lowing a bawith music and Prayer. Please come located at #111-250 Stuart Drive, has to be on stage, there is lots BROWSE THE sic free-for-all and join us. Fort St. James. Decision of the of work behind the scenes. Call around the re*** publisher is final. Rosemary Allan at 250-996-8997 for FIREwEED CLOThES *** more info. use sheds. DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author And many more money saving deals in our flyer section. { Stoltenberg is doing a winter clothes drive. We ThE ThRIFT STORE...has a new seeks contributions from non-

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A March 25, 2013 staff report from Janine Dougall, director or environmental services with the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN), paints a scene of chaotic scavenging and salvaging at some of the RDBN solid waste management facilities across the region. The report outlines a litany of refuse-site abuses. Among the abuses are reports of intimidating and aggressive scavengers lingering around re-use sheds to smash and strip otherwise usable or recyclable electronics of their valuable metals, a scrap metal scavenger generating an estimated $50,000 in revenue by dragging scrap metal out of existing metal piles and then selling it, piles of metal rubbish left precariously unstable by salvaging activity, reports of rummagers hanging-out and consuming alcohol by the re-use shelters waiting for the arrival of fresh cast-offs, RDBN employees intimidated - even attacked in one instance - by confrontational scavengers, and the report of a child run over by a car in the distracting commotion surrounding the re-use shelters. The child was unhurt, but the RDBN report cautions that children are sometimes left unattended at the re-use shelters while their parents use other areas of the facilities. Those unaccompanied children find shelterinteriors strewn with ‘dirty clothing, broken toys and soiled mattresses’ that never should have ended up in the sheds in the first place. Historically, the RDBN allowed and encouraged salvaging as a nod towards reusing and recycling. According the report, the rise in the value of scrap metal over the last number of years has contributed to the frenzied escalation of scrap metal scavenging. The increased value of scrap metal has meant a revenue stream for the RDBN, with approximately $485,000 of income through scrap metal recycling in 2011/12.

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piece of junk,” said Theissen. “These re-use sheds; and to ban large scale re-use sheds and our waste transfer commercial metal salvaging. stations have been abused by a few Thiessen was the sole vote against individuals, and they’re starting to the motion. He maintained that the rewreck it for everybody.” use sheds, although well-intentioned, Thiessen was concerned that de- have not worked out as intended and spite a vocal contingent of salvag- take away from existing re-use opers signing petitions and responding tions like local thrift stores. to online polls, the public support for the re-use shed may be much less than presumed. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Greenaway sug(Across from the Petrocan Station) gested that clothing and small appliances SUNDAY LITURGY: Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday 10:30 am could go to local DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am thrift shops, rather PASTORAL TEAM: FATHER FRANK SALMON 250-996-8343 than being left in reSR. JANE DWYER, SR. PAT MACAULAY, SR. DIVINA PEDRO use sheds where staff 250-996-2275 have to potentially deal with a mess. In the end, a motion was approved that gives the re-use sheds a continuance. The three-part motion directs RDBN staff to investigate ways to address the problems associated with salvaging activities; to investigate adding additional staff to deal with the

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The rest of the food experiences the group reported were mostly positive, though, with impressive buffet breakfasts made up mostly of steamed vegetables and the group said the Chinese For one week, students and some local food in China was nothing like the local Chinese-Western rescommunity members had a chance to expetaurants. rience the wonders of Beijing, China. The group even ate dinner with a local family and had the The HIgh School Community Travel chance to see how they lived, with communal bathrooms. Club group at Fort St. James Secondary In a formal tea ceremony, the group learned how to properly School (FSJSS) took 10 high school stusip tea in the traditional way, slurping it through their lips. dents and 10 community members on a tour Over the course of the trip, the group ate starfish, donkey, with EF Tours. The EF stands for Education snake, and centipede as well, and they think they probably ate First, and locals have been taking these trips other things they were not even aware of. for years. Current organizer Travis James, a The students also described the bargaining as “insane” and teacher at FSJSS, has led eight of the trips they learned a lot while making their way around the markets over the years. about bargaining strategies. The group this spring break visited TiMembers of the group came back with a few souvenirs, and anneman Square, the Forbidden City, The one student had the chance to experience first-hand the “buySummer Palace, the Great Wall of China, a er-beware” principal when he purchased a pair of speakers he night market, a local Beijing classroom of thought were name-brand but were instead inexpensive knockstudents of similar ages and the Bird’s Nest offs. olympic stadium (Beijing National Sta- Great Wall group shot. Back L-R: Stefan Baillout, David Tibbetts, Caleb DuThe Asian traffic was experienced to its fullest, with the tour dium). rand, Teacher:Travis James, Dorian Pierre, Erica Bolton, Taylor Beauchemin. bus being hit by a car at one point. While each trip is different, the size of Front L-R: Kaylee Walstrom, Gabriela Willick, Jodie Pierre, Kristina Joseph. Another adventurous part took place when Walstrom and Jean-Jacque Baillout Photo Willick hopped the fence in the Bird’s Nest stadium and ran the group determines whether or not they get the trip to themselves, and this trip ended on the olympic track briefly until they were up being an interesting combination with a group from New York chased off by security, but managed to make a City, allowing the students and teachers to exchange stories of life check of the “bucket list” in the process. in New York versus Fort St. James. The favourite highlights listed by the stuOn the day the group visited the Great Wall of China, there was dents ranged from the Great Wall to the tour snow on the ground around the wall, and while other groups were bus time with the New York students, to the dampened by the snow, the Fort St. James group saw the white rickshaws. stuff as an opportunity to toss some snowballs. The students all seemed to get along really “We took full advantage of it, being Canadian and all,” said well and James said they were all on time and Kaylee Walstrom. well-mannered. The group also enjoyed sliding down the many railings along “Just in that one week, they came togeththe Great Wall. er,” he said. “It was a really great group.” They enjoyed almost celebrity status in some touristy spots, James said he always gets great feedback being asked to pose with Chinese nationals in their photos. from tour guides on how respectful the groups Stefan Baillout said he was even asked to pose with somone’s he brings from Fort St. James are, which he girlfriend while the boyfriend took a picture. takes as a good indication of how the trip went. One fun moment took place when the group visited a local “I always have nerves before we go,” he class at a public school, and some of the students performed difsaid. “Especially in a country of over a billion ferent skills for them, including piano, violin and karate. people.” After the students performed, some music was put on and Fort James also said EF Tours did a great job St. James students Kaylee Walstrom and Gabriela Willick got up of organizing the trip, and provided a good and danced to Gangnam Style, the South Korean pop song by mix of education and time for the students to PSY. Students and community members on a recent spring break trip to Beijing, explore. Another highlight for the pair was when they were visiting the China tried their hand at the ancient t’ai chi during the trip. Next year’s trip to Italy, France, SwitzerTravis James Photo land and Monaco is already full, so James has Summer Palace, some older women were doing a sing-along and Willick described as tasting like a potato chip. the pair were brought into it. already opened up the 2015 trip to Costa Rica Dorian Pierre, however, was sick shortly after she tried the for booking, a sure sign these tours are enjoyed by participants. At the night market, the group had the chance to try some unusual food items as well, from grasshoppers to scorpions, which same delicacy.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL, HOUSING AND LANDS MANAGER Nak’azdli Band has an opening for a Capital, Housing and Lands Manager. This person promotes cooperation, mission statement and commitment towards the attainment of common goals of the Capital, Housing and Lands department. Manages programs and staff related to Nak’azdli Housing, Capital Developments, Lands, Operations & Maintenance and Band taxation; understanding of Housing policy and regulations. Minimum Qualifications: ➣ 3-4 years experience in Housing and Lands management. ➣ Degree or diploma would be an asset. ➣ Managing issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. ➣ Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, computer skills, ability to write and submit proposals on behalf of Nak’azdli. ➣ Knowledge of the Nak’azdli Community will be considered an asset. ➣ Valid class 5 drivers license and preferably own vehicle. ➣ Full Job description is available only to candidates that are qualified and called in for interview. Deadline for Applications: May 6, 2013 Faxes and emails will be accepted. Please no phone calls. Apply to: Maureen Isadore P.O. Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax: 250-996-8010 Email: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.

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Cars - Domestic

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall, 9km west of Burns Lake

1994 F150 Ford PU - 6 cyl., 5 spd. 1993 Ford F350 xlt crew 460 auto - 6” lift. 1997 Plymouth Neon car, 1993 Terry 5th wheel 21 1/2’ travel trailer, 19’ 5th wheel tandem stock trailer, 9’ alm. punt/elec. motor, PU box trailer, 6’ plywood storage box, 1981 Honda XR 500 motorcycle, 12’x20’ portable shed (metal clad), 8’x12’ chicken house, Bobcat bale spear, pallet of power tool access. (blades, bits etc.), Misty River alum. boat (14’) / EZ loader trailer, Yamaha 20hp outboard, Yamaha golf cart, 8x8 u-built snowmobile trailer, 1992 Arctic Cat snowmobile, John Deere garden tractor (16hp), Vicon hay rake (4 wheel), 1 bottom plow (3pt), 8’ steel work bench, Porter cable comp. (7hp, 60 gal), 4600 W Yamaha generator, Delta 14” radial arm saw, Bosch 10” table saw/stand, 8” drill press, Dewalt 12” planer, Yamaha water pump, 4pc-18v Milwaukee cordless tool set, Jet 3/4” air impact, quick fish tent / fishing tackle, small wood stove, Bradley smoker, Craftsman tool chest, Jet wrench set (11pc-1 1/4”-2”), socket sets, tire tools, May truck tire spreader, 20’ ext. ladder, wheelbarrow, Craftsman 9hp snowblower, 10-20’ homemade roof trusses, Clayton wood furnace, 5/4”x6”x12’ treated decking, 12’x16’ roll linoleum (new), saddles, tack & much more. Antiques: Western marquis 1892 wood cook stove (exl. condition), occasional chair, RCA Victor record player, Crosley radio, metal 3/4 bed, Burroughs adding machine, 5pc bedroom suite, English silver tea set, silver platter, serving dish. Collectable’s: Sports limited edition prints: Wayne Gretzky, Pavel Bure. Nature limited edition prints: Stephen Lyman, Daniel Smith, Terry Redlan & much more. Framed Royal Doulton plates. Collection of coins, banknotes, Royal Canadian mint sets, postage stamps & sports cards. Coin collection will be sold at approx. 12 noon. Household: Dining table / 6 chairs / hutch, Oak dinette / 4 chairs, Oak coffee table / glass, marble coffee table / glass table / iron legs, Crystal chandelier, cherry wood desk, cherry wood side table, sofa table, book cases, 5pc bedroom suite (Pecan), 4pc bedroom suite, tv cabinet, Pine dresser / hutch / night table, dressers, night stands, computer desk, floor lamps, lamps, wooden wall clock, Chesterfield, couch, loveseat, hide-a-bed, loveseat, barber chair, glider rocker, patio furniture, offset umbrella, propane deck heater, water cooler, patio ice box, stainless steel hamburger patty maker, IHC elec. cream separator, ice cream maker, Proform 740 treadmill, Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner. Terms: Items are “As Is” condition. Cash or cheque with I.D. Concession on grounds.

For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351

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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

Lots NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent Visit us online at: www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net, call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Plants /Nursery SPRUCE tree SALE! Starting @ $69.-6’ft, Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email mk1786@telus.net

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HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Clean and quiet. Adult orientated,Security system,Strict Management,no pets ph# 250-996-7854 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

Townhouses Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

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Tenders LAND PARCEL sale by tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation/acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes May, 17, 2013. Call 204-937-7054 (Roy).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District of Fort St. James Municipal Council is considering an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 738, 2001 by rezoning the parcel legally described as Lot B District Lot 110 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP5871 from “Residential Single Family (R-1)” to “Residential – Apartment Building” (R-3). The proponent, Brij Mohan Berry, proposes to rezone the property, located at 383 Simon Fraser Avenue, for the purpose of construction of a building to contain four residential units. Copies of the proposed amending bylaw, including map, may be viewed at the District Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, from April 15 through May 8, 2013, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held in Council Chambers at the District Office at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer

Career Opportunities

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following positions:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Building for the Future Program Vanderhoof Campus Under the direction of the Regional Director or their designate, this position will provide the overall program coordination for the above noted program delivered in the community of Saik’uz. Ensuring all information pertinent to funding and reporting requirements is collected and disseminated. Fielding and referring student concerns, linking with student services, and liaising with instructors. Organizing, recording and maintaining all pertinent program information. Assisting with student recruitment and retention.

CLASSROOM AIDE – Building for the Future Program Vanderhoof Campus Under the direction of the Regional Director or their designate, this position will assist the Building for the Future Instructor with preparation for the program. Obtaining necessary materials as required for class use. Assisting the instructor with preparation for the course. Organizing of classroom facilities and class activities. Assist the instructor and regional manager with testing and recordkeeping. Other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD ASSISTANT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR Fort St. James Campus CNC Nechako is looking for a sessional instructor to teach in the Essential Skills Environmental Field Assistant program in the community of Takla Lake. The successful candidate will instruct in the following areas: core field skills, aquatic and terrestrial resources, fisheries, wildlife and restoration.

CLASSROOM AIDE – COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR Fort St. James Campus The Classroom Aide will assist instructors with the College and Career Preparation program to be delivered in the community of Nak’azdli. Obtaining necessary materials for class use. Assisting the instructor with preparation for the course. Organizing the classroom facilities and class activities. Assisting the instructor with testing and recordkeeping. Individual tutoring of students and instruction of particular segments of the course may be required To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities. CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA

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Donna Himech won a 60” PANASONIC TV by purchasing ONE OF OUR REMAINING 2012 VEHICLES!

• 21,724 KMs • RWD, Automatic • air conditioning • leatherette interior • power steering • reclining seats,

Price $26,900

2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS – 2500

E! SALE PRIC 00

23,800

R0870

2011 GMC ACADIA – DENALI

• 23,940 KMs • AWD, automatic • fully loaded • entertainment pkg. • heated leather seats • OnStar • panoramic sunroof • power lift gate

• 83,470 KMs • FWD, automatic • fully loaded • heated leather seats, entertainment package, sunroof • remote star • roof rack

Price $47,800

Price $19,900

E! SALE PRIC 00

43,680

R0935

2009 DODGE JOURNEY

E! SALE PRIC 00

17,800

R0962

• 228,940 KMs • AWD • automatic • cloth interior • power door locks and windows • running boards • tilt steering

Price $12,900

Reg Price $9,900

2005 ROCKWOOD TENT TRAILER

E! SALE PRIC 00

8,400

R0992

• 47,140 KMs • AWD, automatic • fully loaded, entertainment pkg, heated leather seats • power windows and door locks, rear view camera • trailer hitch, running boards • remote start, short box

Price $16,900

2008 FOREST RIVER

2011 DODGE RAM – 1500 SPORT

33,480

R1018

2008 GMC SIERRA 5500 MEDIUM DUTY

Price $16,900

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

14,400

R1072

R1107

E: SALE PRIC 00

43,840

R0714

E! SALE PRIC 00

8,900

R1010

• 143,350 KMs • AWD, automatic, box liner, canopy, fully loaded, entertainment pkg, heated leather seats, OnStar, remote start, sunroof, tow pkg • sliding rear window • step bumper

Price: $46,400

• 95,055 KMs • FWD, automatic • cloth interior • roof rack, remote fuel cover release • power door locks and windows

E! SALE PRIC 00

15,900

2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE– LS

• 79,700 KMs • Automatic, 4x4, cloth interior, block heater • cruise control • power mirrors • power door locks, and keyless entry

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Price $36,800

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Price $35,800

E! SALE PRIC 00 2010 CHEVROLET 0 SILVERADO – LTZ 1500 $ 32,80 R1054

• 42,350 KMs • RWD, Manual • heated leather seats • OnStar, power windows and door locks, spoiler, rain sensor wipers • remote trunk release

• 17,590 KMs • RWD, 6-Speed manual • fully loaded • heated leather seats, OnStar • sunroof, remote start, and spoiler

Price $65,900

Price $38,900

ICE! 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SALE PR 00 $ 59,900R0700 – Z06 FIXED ROOF

2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO –1SS

E! SALE PRIC 00

37,290

R0932

Price does not include documentation fee of $399

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