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Going their own way

Binche working towards separation from Tl’azt’en Nation - lengthy process delayed by lack of attendance at meetings Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Binche has been trying to separate from Tl’azt’en Nation for two years, but the process has become stalled. In reality, the Binche elders say Binche had never wanted to join with Tache back when the then Department of Indian Affairs came to the village in 1959 and had Chief Dominic (who according to the story could not read or write) put an “x” on the document joining Binche, Tache, Middle River and Yekooche into the Stuart-Trembleur Band. This band then became Tl’azt’en Nation. Yekooche broke away in 1994 from Tl’azt’en, and Binche believes they should do the same for the sake of improving services on their own reserve lands and returning to the more self-sufficient way of life they once had. “It’s about the people wanting their independence back,” said Josh Hallman, the chair of the separation committee, as well as an elected Tl’azt’en Band councillor. While it has been talked about for decades, the latest attempt at separation became official after a meeting in February of 2011 when Binche members got together and passed a motion to start the separation process in earnest. The committee then collected 109 signatures of eligible voters who identify as members of Binche, out of an estimated 150-160 eligible voters. “That is a huge number of eligible voters that have voted in favour of separating,” said Hallman. the chair of the separation committee, as well as an elected Tl’azt’en Band councillor. The separation committee met with Tl’azt’en and put together a proposal for the separation, dividing up liabilities and assets. While Tl’azt’en did put together their own committee to negotiate terms in March 2011 and was open to the separation process, the Binche committee is concerned things have become stalled and Tl’azt’en committee members have not been attending meetings regularly. Chief Ralph Pierre of Tl’azt’en admits things have been held up lately, but

said he’s hoping to get things back on track once the Tl’azt’en committee can get together and get its members up to speed. “It’s just Tl’azt’en’s end, we haven’t been consistent in having our committee meetings, so the committee needs to sit and there were a few things that needed clearing up,” said Pierre. He said there are a few things Binche still needs to get in order, but he said on the Tl’azt’en side, the committee members just have to find a time to get together and discuss some things internally. The Binche group said they hope to continue the process in good faith, and have submitted a proposal they feel is agreeable and the two groups do not appear to be fighting over assets. “It was a respectful proposal, it was an easy proposal,” said Hallman, who also said Binche would own up to their housing debt and take it with them, a financial issue Tl’azt’en has been struggling with across their reserves. Hallman said the committee wants to see the process completed while the older members are still around to see it happen and to eventually be able to provide better services for their youth, who were promised a new community centre in 2001. “Our youth are the big losers here at the end of the day,” said Hallman. To complete the process, the proposal needs to be finalized by both sides, and once Tl’azt’en has accepted it, the proposal can be sent back to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Once AANDC has given its assent to the proposal, Tl’azt’en and Binche will hold referendums on the separation. Whatever happens, Hallman said the proposal is not going away. “We need to move this forward,” he said. “We’re not going to fail, we’re going to succeed.” While Tl’azt’en administration has been struggling with a number of issues, including ongoing lawsuits by past employees, an investigation into possible over-billing and false claims by a Northern Health psychologist and mounting housing debt, these issues are unrelated to Binche’s desire to separate. “We have our own interest in governing ourselves in a respectful way,” said Hallman.

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Free music by Freesoul

Month-long Events Alcohol Awareness Month National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. 212-269-7797 www.ncadd.org Child Abuse Prevention Month Prevent Child Abuse America 312-663-3520 www.preventchildabuse.org

Jazz Appreciation Month Smithsonian National Museum of American History 202-633-3129 www.smithsonianjazz.org Edward John (Akile Ch’oh) has been

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321 422 National Aborig. Day 8am Boot Camp 12-4pm Farmers Mrkt 6:30pm Archery 9pm WAR-DUB @ KwahHall

28Good Friday 10 12-4pm Farmers

27 9 First Day of Passover

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Property15Tax 16Home Owner Grants 17 18 Tax DayNotices and have been mailed out and are due July 2nd, 2103 at 4:30pm. If you have not received your property tax notice, please contact the District Oﬃce immediately. A 10% penalty will be applied on late payments.

Easter Monday (Australia & Canada)

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21 20 Taurus Parade! Games! Prizes! Family Entertainment!

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25 Anzac Day (Australia) 8am Boot Camp

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Vandalism in downtown

On Wednesday, June 10, damage was done to some municipal property in downtown Fort St. James. The Fort St. James fire hall had a window broken and the Fort St. James Bicentennial Library had two trees broken and a picnic table overturned sometime during the night. The vandals destroyed the one

tree, breaking it off completely, and snapping the other off about halfway down the trunk. No other damage is known and RCMP are investigating and cost estimates were not known. Anyone with information related to these damages can contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.

Lock it or lose it

RCMP are warning residents and visitors to lock their vehicles and not to leave valuables in their cars overnight. RCMP said this is an increasing problem and people need to be aware and take responsiblity for their belongings.

On June 8 and June 12, vehicles in Fort St. James were gone through. On June 8, a wallet was taken from a vehicle on Stuart Drive West. Anyone with any information related to the theft can contact RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Kelsey Ouellette is the new coordinator for the seniors programs at the Stuart Lake Golf Club for the summer.

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Making golf accessible Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Stuart Lake Golf Club is already one of the more affordable golf courses in B.C., but now it is even more so. Thanks to a $25,000 grant from New Horizons for Seniors, the golf course is going to have programs to help encourage new golfers, especially amongst the over 55 and under 18 demographics. There will be $15,000 to go towards course improvements, $5,000 for new clubs and the rest for professional services and hiring to support programs aimed at encouraging new golfers amongst seniors and youth. Part of this will be to offset green fees for these new golfers, making an affordable golf course even more accessible for first-timers who otherwise might not be able to give the sport a try. The money has also helped support the hiring of Kelsey Ouellette, who will be the coordinator of the seniors programs, organizing the three seniors tournaments planned for July and helping to encourage schools to come try the course. So far, seven classes have booked to come out for a day on the greens. The club also plans on having an instructor available for July and August to help support golf-

Chamber of Commerce business awards The Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce has finally set a date for their annual Business Awards. This year, the awards will be held at the View Hotel on June 20 from 7-9 p.m.. Nominations for the awards will have already closed by the time this paper hits the stands.

ers learning and there will be a new pitch and putt greens area on the old driving range. This feature will allow for golfers to practice skills without paying green fees for a round of golf. The money and help from Fort Machine Works will also help create a new batting cage for golfers to hit into a net for full-swing driving practice. “One of the good things about this program is the infrastructure is left here for all future golfers,” said Dave Burgess, the club manager. He said they also plan on upgrading tee boxes so they are easier for elderly golfers, who may currently not be able to climb up onto all of the ones now on the course. Burgess is also happy the club has been able to offer support to some special needs youth to try golfing. “It’s just wonderful,” he said. With the diversity of Fort St. James, Burgess said the club wants to encourage all demographics to come out and give the sport a try, which is fairly feasible in a place where on a weekend, an adult can golf for less than $20, thanks to a reduction in tax rates for the club, which because it is a non profit, passes on those savings to patrons. The seniors program will include working with the local seniors centre organization and potentially bringing in seniors from Vanderhoof as well.

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On June 6, RCMP responded to a report of an impaired driver on the Tachie Highway at just after 8 a.m.. RCMP located the vehicle parked on the

side of the road with one male behind the wheel. The investigation then led RCMP to believe the man was impaired and he was ar-

rested for the impaired care and control of a motor vehicle. The suspect has since been released with a promise to appear in court.

Mount Milligan’s Mine Rescue Team (MRT) competed at their first MRT zone championships in June. The team was complemented on their professionalism and how well they worked together to complete first aid, fire safety, and injury rescue challenges.

Mount Milligan wins prestigious safety award June 2013 – The BC Ministry of Energy and Mines recognized Mount Milligan’s impressive safety record at the 51st Annual Mine Safety Awards banquet, awarding Mount Milligan the John Ash Award. This award is presented each year to the BC mine accumulating over one million worker hours with the lowest injury-frequency rate in the previous calendar year. “We are very proud of the accomplishment of our employees, contractors and site service providers,” says Dennis Hoof, vice president and general manager, Mount Milligan. “Nothing is more important than sending everyone home safely. To have accumulated more than five million hours without a lost time injury is an impressive accomplishment. Especially as this milestone was achieved while we are still in construction when there are a unique set of risks due to the

wide variety of activities and contract workers onsite.” The mine safety awards was presented in Revelstoke, host town for this year’s mine rescue team competition. British Columbia’s mining laws require that trained mine rescue personnel and mine rescue equipment be at the ready at all mines. Once basic skills are learned, hours of training and practice are needed to ensure teams work well together in the event of an emergency. The Mount Milligan Mine Rescue Team (MRT) has been training together for the past year and competed for the first time in the zone event. To learn more about Mount Milligan, members of the public are invited to join one of the summer tours to site. The tours will begin July 8 and will depart from Mackenzie one week and from Fort St James the next. Tours continue until September 23. Tours leave

from our community offices with transport and lunch included. The July 8 tour will leave from Mackenzie, and tours will then alternate between Fort St James and Mackenzie, providing five tours from each community this summer. To register for a tour spot, please call our local office in Mackenzie (250997-8800) or Fort St James (250-996-0066). To allow as many people as possible to participate, there is a limit of one tour per person. 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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Building an image

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If you build it, they will come. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to enjoy some amazing mountain biking trails. Over the past few years, the reputation of Burns Lake as a mountain bike destination has been growing, as word is spreading throughout the mountain biking community and the public in general across north and central B.C.. In what was a major initiative by the community, the mountain bike trails in Burns Lake were built with foresight and planning - they wanted to do it right, so they hired the company that built some of the much-loved and famous mountain bike trails in the very famous Whistler, B.C.. The trail area in Burns Lake is well-situated with campsites on a small lake, outhouse facilities and a parking area. Trails branch out from the parking lot. Great options exist for everyone and include a fun jump line, downhill options with an easy shuttle, small play park for young riders, and cross-country trails. The trails have created a big draw for mountain bikers from across the region. While I was there with a group of seven other riders who were all from Prince George, there was another group of a few out-of-town

riders camping overnight and the parking lot during the day was nearly full, with probably 10 vehicles in the lot throughout the day. This was only one day over the weekend, and it was a rainy day to boot, you had to be willing to get muddy. Were the weather better, I imagine there likely would have been even more. It is so great to see a community like Burns Lake, which struggles with many of the same image issues Fort St. James struggles with, reinvent itself and create a growing sensation in a recreation community. Each year, the community hosts a race and mini mountain bike festival, which some local Fort St. James riders make a pilgrimage to every year as well. The draw of great trails in Burns Lake has brought a whole new element to the community’s image. Fort St. James also has some great opportunities to build on what it has, and has created some great attractions developed by some recreational communities, with amazing climbing, a great ski hill built and maintained by the community and a beautiful lake. It is exciting to see other places in the region leading the way and bringing people to the area and exciting to think marketing to the right people and building the right infrastructure can really create change in a community’s image, economy and liveability. Good job Burns Lake, I’ll be back.

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Expense cleanup must continue

Tom Fletcher Black Press

As she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-byline” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year. Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in B.C. Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobweb-covered door open on B.C.’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses. Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inaccurate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year.

Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified, but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either. I’m not suggesting that there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable. A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was forced into the open after trying to sweep Senator Mike Duffy’s housing claims under the red rug of the Senate chamber. Duffy has lived in Ottawa for decades, first as a TV host and then senator, but he decided the rules were loose enough that he could claim his summer place in Prince Edward Island as his principal residence. An audit has also found he was claiming living expenses in Ottawa while campaigning for the Conservatives back east. It turns out the key ingredient in an honour system is honour.

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Fort gives food for 4-H Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Fort St. James 4-H Club was out collecting food bank donations as part of a food drive competition amongst the area 4-H kids. The week of May 25, the local group put out shopping bags for residents to fill with donations and then they spent a day collecting the filled bags or cash donations. The food drive was part of a friendly competition between the area 4-H groups, and Fort St. James collected 450 kg of food which was then donated to the local food bank, housed in the Anglican Church. “We are super proud of their accomplishment,” said Nancy

Schlamp, one of the 4-H parents and leaders. Reverend Gwen Andrews received the donations for the food bank and was impressed with the amount the small group of just five children (one only three years old) managed to bring in. “People were very generous and we’re very thankful to the 4-H,” she said. There was also $50 in cash donations. Schlamp said the community was very generous and the kids had fun doing it. “Their feeling was they made a difference,” said Schlamp. The food bank is still in its infancy and so far is only open once a month to hand out hampers plus emergency food for those in need. “We’ve been really blessed this spring,” said Andrews, after the group also received generous donations from Overwaitea customers through the Campbell’s Soup program.

Court report For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on June 4, 2013. Michael Aslin was released with the allegation of a $500 surety to keep the peace and nine months of conditions. Carmen L. Bird was given a six-month conditional discharge and six months probation with conditions for failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking. Zachary Burgart was fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year as well as charged a victim surcharge of $150 for operating a motor vehicle while

impaired. Zachary Burgart was also sentenced to one day in jail and charged another victim surcharge of $50, fined $800, charged another victim surcharge of $120 and prohibited from driving for one year for failure to attend court and driving while prohibited. Kelsey A. M. McKinnon was released on a $500 surety to keep the peace and conditions for 12 months. Leslie M. Prince was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12

Local nurse nominated for Woman of Distinction Award Local nurse Amanda Edge was honoured as a nominee for the Professional Woman of Distinction Award. Part of the Women of the North business and leadership conference in Prince George in April. The award was to honour the achievements of a woman in a recognized profession or trade for outstanding professional dedication. Edge is a registered nurse and holds the position of head nurse at Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St James, B.C.. Since accepting her current position in early 2012, Edge has played an integral part in the recruitment of four new full time doctors to service the Fort St

James area. She has been consistently successful in the attraction of new nursing grads to Stuart Lake Hospital and attributes this success to her pride in being a role model for young nurses. Since moving to Fort St. James from Dawson Creek, B.C. where she was an emergency room and intensive care unit nurse, Edge said she has fallen in love with the community and devotes long hours and hard work to ensure the hospital runs smoothly and efficiently. Edge has been a practicing registered nurse for seven years and continues to learn and grow her skills to better service the members of her community.

months probation for assault. Alec S. Stevens was released on his own recognizance after the allegation of $500 and 12 months of conditions as a surety to keep the peace. Peter J. Thomas was sentenced to one day in jail and 12 months probation for theft under $5,000 and one day in jail for causing a disturbance.

DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012 The Council of the District of Fort St. James will hold the Annual Meeting on June 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC. The purpose of the meeting is to present the District of Fort St. James Annual Report for the year 2011, pursuant to sections 98-99 of the Community Charter. Submissions and questions regarding the Annual Report will be heard by Council at this meeting. Copies of the draft Annual Report are available for public inspection at the Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The report is also available to view on the District of Fort St. James website at http://bit. ly/15TwYEE. Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer

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The Fort St. James Senior Secondary School class of 2013. Allen, Janessa den Engelsen, Joshua Bird, Joshua Janene Erickson Birdi, Natasha Everson, Harley Blackmore, Solana Farmer, Tristian Boulding, Nathaniel George, Larissa Burgart, Jack Gramm, Tykara Bystrom, Bridget Hill, Jean Colthorp, Renee Howell, Keenan Cook, Jordan

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Congratulations to all of the 2013 Grads! We are very proud of you. Don’t go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

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BC Chamber calls for tax reform to end “abysmal” PST

BC Chambers feel that, B.C.’s PST regime harms the province’s ability to attract new businesses by slamming them with taxes on start-up costs that they wouldn’t face in more competitive tax jurisdictions such as Alberta or Ontario. Moreover, taxing business equipment discourages B.C.’s businesses from investing in the technologies they need to innovate and boost B.C.’s worrisome productivity record.

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To apply, send resumes to hr@pinnaclepellet. com or fax to 250-562-5584. Do NOT drop off resumes at plants.

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Pinnacle Renewable Energy in Burns Lake has openings for Journeyman Millwrights and utility labourers.

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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

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Sales INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca

CONTROLLER Qualified applicants are being sought for the position of Controller in School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes). The Controller is an excluded position, and is a member of the district management team reporting to the Secretary Treasurer. The anticipated start date for the position is August 2013. The District: This widely dispersed district provides education for approximately 5,000 learners with a staff of 700 and an operating budget of approximately $54 million. We are committed to sustaining work environments where employees value their work and know their work is valued.

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The Position: The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems and records, including: ■

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Preparation and/or supervision of financial reports as required, including: annual budget submission, annual financial statements, quarterly GRE and EDAS, and the annual SOFI and Charity return Supervision of Accounting Dept staff and management of the Accounting Dept budget Development of financial controls and monitoring of on-going financial activities Maintenance of the G.L. Chart of Accounts and configuration parameters in S.D.S. and maintenance of user access and parameters in MyBudgetFile

The Applicant: The successful applicant will possess: ■ A professional accounting designation such as CGA, CMA, or CA (preferred) ■ Post-secondary training in business management or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience ■ Minimum of five years experience in a comparable financial position, preferably with the public education sector ■ A valid BC Driver’s licence For complete details of this opportunity, please visit http://www.makeafuture.ca. Applications including references should be addressed to: Darlene Turner Secretary Treasurer School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Closing date for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013.

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Please be advised that Burkhard Lepka is proposing to remove 65h of private land from woodlot license 657 located in the vicinity of 3 miles south of Ft St. James along Highway 27. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to S. Harrison at Box 2224 , Ft St. James, V0J-1P0 by July 5, 2013. HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & Only written inquiries received by the above date will 2bdrm to. suites. Clean and quiet. be responded Information this proposal can sysbe obtained Adultregarding orientated,Security by contacting S. Harrison at either 250-996-8751 or tem,Strict Management,no sharrison@fsjames.com

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENSE 657 Please be advised that Burkhard Lepka is proposing to remove 65h of private land from woodlot license 657 located in the vicinity of 3 miles south of Ft St. James along Highway 27. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to S. Harrison at Box 2224 , Ft St. James, V0J-1P0 by July 5, 2013. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information regarding this proposal can be obtained by contacting S. Harrison at either 250-996-8751 or sharrison@fsjames.com

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School District No 91 Business Company (SD91BC) organizing for Summer Camps in July and August Home Stay Families are needed for 5 days spent in local communities This summer SD91BC is arranging several summer camps in conjunction with schools in Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Burns Lake and Vanderhoof. The success of the previously hosted 2012 Summer and 2013 Winter camps has resulted in growing interest from students and teachers from various schools in China, most of whom are associated with Sister Schools to FLESS, FSJSS, LDSS and NVSS. “We have been very pleased with the response and are happy to be able to coordinate these events and have our guests spend time in the four largest communities of the Nechako Lakes District,” said Ray LeMoigne – President of the independently operated SD No 91 Business Company. “We are now working with the four schools to host 85 – 95 students, teachers and parents during the five days and nights that are spent in our communities. Students also will stay at the UNBC residence for two nights, camp for two nights in the “Rockies”, spend a full day travelling to Vancouver via charter bus and end with visits to Victoria as well as several Lower Mainland venues while staying at UBC during the last nights of their 14 day experience in BC.” The visiting Chinese students and sponsoring teachers will be working on building their English language fluency while experiencing our Canadian culture, lifestyle, geography, education system and some history. Each camp will be facilitated by qualified ESL instructors / camp leaders and relevant activity specialists, with local high school student ambassador / leaders also gaining valuable experience through their involvement in all of the camp activities both here and in the lower mainland. Families who may be interested in hosting two students for the five days spent in the district are urgently needed. Student guests are organized in pairs to stay with host families and each student must have their own bed. Teachers can be hosted individually or in pairs. Camp participants are usually in the home for breakfast each morning and for dinner on three of the five nights of their home stay experience. They will spend one “Family Day” entirely with the host family. As is the case with any activities involving students, criminal record checks are required, in this case of the home stay parent. Each secondary school will be holding an orientation and information session for those interested in being a home stay family to be held at the school during the week of June 24th. Check your school’s newsletter for specific information as to the date and time in your community. The dates for hosting within each camp are: Fraser Lake - July 25 – 29 (ages 9 – 12 plus 5 adults); Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof – August 16 – 20 (ages 13 – 16 plus adults). If you are interested in hosting please leave your name and number for the Principal at your local high school or email your contact information to rlemoigne@sd91.bc.ca.