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NEWS BRIEFS Slow down RCMP have been receiving calls from the construction crew working on the Dog Creek passing lane on Highway 27. Construction workers and flag persons are concerned for their safety due to drivers maintaining high rates of speed through the construction zone. RCMP are asking drivers to please obey the speed limit signs within the construction zone and reminding drivers the fines for speeding in these areas are double.
Fire at Tl’azt’en Health A fire Wednesday evening left staff unable to enter Tl’azt’en Health Centre on Tache Reserve. Still in the preliminary stages of the investigation at press time, Chief Ralph Pierre say the RCMP were taking statements from people and no one could enter the building until the toxic fumes from the fire diminished. The Tl’azt’en volunteer fire department attended the fire Wednesday evening, and RCMP said all evidence so far indicated the fire was an accident. Initial reports suggested flammable material was left on a still-hot element in the kitchen of the health centre. Pierre said all he knows is there is smoke damage to at least part of the building and some to the outside door, but said he would not know more until administration was cleared to enter the structure.
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Fort St. James Primary Care Home Society medical clinic update Submitted What a difference a year makes. At this time last year we had one doctor in the community and the impact on available medical services was severe. Fast forward to 2013 and Fort St. James celebrated earlier this year with the arrival of three new doctors and a nurse practitioner, to work alongside Dr. Stent. The clinic hours are now 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hospital has a doctor on call 24 hours per day, seven days of the week, 365 days of the year. Residents are thankful for the arrival of additional doctors and the nurse practitioner but, many people are still asking: “If we have four doctors and a nurse practitioner, how come I still can’t get an appointment when I want it?” Currently three doctors are working at the medical clinic, seeing up to 75 patients per day depending on the health issues of individuals. In addition the nurse practitioner sees 22 patients per day at the Nak’azdli Health Centre when she is on site. You may have noticed at times there are only two doctors in the clinic. This is due to annual vacation and outreach clinics at Binche and Tl’azt’en Health Centres. The fourth doctor is on call at both the hospital and medical clinic. Every Wednesday is refill day at the medical clinic and appointments are prioritized to those patients needing refills on their prescription(s). If you have been prescribed any type of long term medication, it is highly recommended you call for a refill appointment at least two weeks before your medication runs out. The pharmacy can provide emergency refills, in most cases, on a short term basis until the patient can book an appointment into the refill clinic. August holiday schedule for physicians: Dr. Meyer, Dr. Marile van Zyl and Dr. Pieter van Zyl will be away from August 12-31. Dr. Paul Stent; Nurse Practitioner, Celia Evanson; and Dr. Dan Cutfeet will be working during that time.
It was another amazing and fun-filled Canada Day in Fort St. James on July 1. From the pancake breakfast to the parade, and hoop dancer to hypnotist and helicopter drop and talent competition to fireworks display, there was something for everyone. More photos on Page 6, 7 and 12 and The Caledonia Courier Facebook page. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier
Local landowner rejects Enbridge survey crew
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Sandra Sulyma, a local resident, was confused and taken aback when visitors to her property requested access for a crew surveying for “a development.” Sulyma was at her home on the Stuart River on Sunday, June 23 with her two children when two unexpected visitors came down her driveway in hi-visibility vests. The visitors eventually identified themselves as being from the Skin Tyee Nation, on the south side of Burns Lake. Sulyma said they requested access to her property to
do some surveying to get soil, environmental and cultural information on the area for a development, which they seemed reluctant to specify. “So I was curious,” said Sulyma, who said she asked them “What exactly do you mean by ‘development’?” She said it took about a half hour of persistent questioning on her part to discover the visitors were working with Enbridge on the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project. “Initially I was thinking, ‘oh ya, that sounds fine,’” said Sulyma, because of the First Nations interest the two stated. But she then changed her mind once she knew the
group they were with was doing work for Enbridge. “It was at that point that the whole atmosphere of the conversation changed,” she said. Sulyma then began asking the pair if they knew anything about local groups such as the Fort St. James Sustainability Group and the District of Fort St. James and their roles in the intervenor process. Sulyma said they indicated no knowledge of the groups or their public opposition to the Northern Gateway Project. “Which shocked me,” she said. While she said the pair were polite and respectful, she was surprised Enbridge had
not informed them of the local concerns and the fact Sulyma herself is a registered intervenor in the process. She also said she would have liked to have had prior warning from Enbridge and there should have been an effort to set up a meeting, instead of showing up unannounced. The entire incident left Sulyma feeling motivated to reconvene with the local landowner group to make sure everyone is well informed about their rights, as she said some people might not realize until the project is approved, or there is a written agreement in place with the landowner,
landowners can deny companies access to their property. Sulyma said she has had little contact with Enbridge in terms of consultation; she and her husband Randy were visited by an Enbridge representative two or three years ago. After requesting further information, she has never heard back from the company or their representative. “It seems like landowners are somewhat of an afterthought,” said Sulyma. She also said landowners should not have to be intervenors in the complicated joint review process in order to have their concerns taken into account. Continued on Page 2
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A generous serving of humble pie Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It is always hard to ride the fine line in a small community of pointing things out while not appearing overly critical, and in a tight-knit community this can be essential. While it was this editor’s intent to call into question some inconsistencies in the grant in aid funding given out by the District mayor and council, it was not the intent of the column to say any individuals are not worthy of funding or council is doing a poor job. However, in rereading the edited version, I believe I missed the mark. In an attempt to be more constructive, and yes, even diplomatic, I hereby eat some humble pie and would like to restate the case - hopefully with more clarity and less negativity about the grant in aid program and those administering it. In fact, it is great to see so many who benefit from grant in aid and council does have a huge task trying to sift through requests each week and then assign what they deem to be appropriate amounts to requests. The concern I have (and was trying so poorly to express) is if the system is fair and open - which should be the goal of all government programs, and if the system is easy enough for mayor and council to feel they have the tools they need to evaluate the funds fairly and equitably.
It should be possible to evaluate a submission based on some objective criteria, possibly a checklist of points a submission must hit, whether an individual or a group. Then, if any councillor has an issue with the application, the criteria can be referred to. Of course, part of the onus also needs to be put back on those applying for the grant, as some submissions fall far short of answering the basic submission criteria questions laid out in the grant in aid application. If council does not have the information it needs to make an award, then they can not give out the money. This should be the case for any applications mayor and council are familiar with as well, so the system is fair and certain groups are not given any special treatment because they have an “inside track.” While grant in aid applications in the past have come in all shapes and sizes, perhaps there needs to be a sheet which applicants can refer to so they know they are going to provide the necessary information. If they don’t provide it, then council should simply return the application with the sheet and a request for the applicant to refer to it, or staff could let the applicant know beforehand if they have a chance to look it over. I do not lay the blame of the mishmash of grant in aid approvals and applications solely at the feet of the current council, councillors do ask questions and discuss
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the benefits of applications each meeting, and objectives are discussed. However, it seems as though this council is struggling with a system which is just a little outdated. Previous council did much the same thing, and actually, I almost never saw the previous council turn down an application, which this council has definitely done and this council has asked for precedents in some cases as to what has been awarded in the past. Reports are printed off by staff every few meetings so council can see which groups received money in previous years and how much. However, given the monies were sometimes awarded in what seem like an “off the cuff” fashion, precedent might not always be the best assessment. Perhaps something more objective needs to be put in place. For example, high school sports teams often request funds each year. Under this council, I witnessed one team which had to travel to the furthest corner of the province for their provincials receive the exact same funding amount as another team which was heading to provincials in Prince George. Now, this did not make sense to me, given the costs of travelling across the province for two days by bus was going to far exceed a weekend tournament in Prince George. While council referred back to the first team’s award amount to make their decision, it seemed as though simply what was given to another team in this case was not
the best criteria to set the amount by. While budgets are normally supposed to be a part of each grant in aid application, whether the second application did not have one or council did not refer to it, I do not recall. But in this case, it would have made sense to not compare the two applications simply because they were both high school sports teams, but instead perhaps by the costs required for the events they were attending. In essence, my critique, poorly written as it was, was only a suggestion for improvements to the process itself to provide clarity and more consistency, not to find fault with those assigning the funds or the applicants. My thought is it is impossible to recall what has happened in the past each time, or to know which criteria each applicant may or may not have if they do not state them. If applicants knew what points they were being evaluated for and what information mayor and council would need to evaluate their application, then it is a win-win. Council can easily assess if an application meets the goals of their grant in aid funding and if the applicant does not or the application is insufficient, send it back to request further information. This would be better for both sides and hopefully make a difficult job a little easier. Humble pie eaten, and my apologies for the previous hastily-written rant.
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rivers in the area for any sign of Basil and what may have happened to her. Pierre said even more searchers come out from the community on the weekends when more have time to search. "Everybody's a little exhausted," said Pierre. "Emotions are running high." Basil has been missing since June 13, when she was leaving a cabin in the Leo Creek area. "We haven't found a clue,"
said Pierre. "Nothing to really tional toll the search is taking. help and lift everybody's spirits." "I'm sure the community "Not a shoe, not a sock, not members, you know, some of her sweater." them will never give up until While they have no leads on she's found," said Pierre. what may have happened to the 26-year-old, he said they have Register Now! no reason to sus250-996-7019 pect foul play and searchers are not Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate ready to quit yet, September 2013 despite the emo- *you do not have to be of Aboriginal ancestry to take
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Travel to the comTrain for work at one of the north’s new mines! This the Maiyoo Keyoh Society munities by the students has been made 16 week entry level program addresses the need for to deliver a course on suspossible through the on-going support trained Mineral Processing Operators. MPOC protainable forest management. of a private B.C.-based foundation. vides recognized industry standards in an entry level mineral processing plant education program and The event included The students gain a better underleads to “job ready” individuals or readiness to enter drumming performances, L-R: Jim Munroe, President Maiyoo Keyoh, Professor John Nel- standing of local community values and into further technical training. and a feast of some tradi- son UBC Forestry, Professor Gary Bull UBC Forestry. how to apply knowledge about AborigiAndrea Lyall photo tional foods. nal rights and title. This prepares them "Everything was perfect. From the half dry beaver meat and beaver for their future careers as foresters and worktail, to the bear and moose meat and nose, from the drumming to the ing with Aboriginal communities. dancing and singing by Guy and Ruby Dominic-Prince," said Jim Mun“Working with the keyoh holders has roe in a post after the recognition event at Kwah Hall. changed the way I think about forests and Community Events are free of charge as they are Munroe said keyoh holders Lillian Sam, Nakazlungkoh Keyoh, keyoh forest management. The stories, history, atsponsored by the Caledonia Courier holder Rusty Alec and Catherine Coldwell ustani were also honoured for tachment and commitment to the land are COMING EVENTS... all those who contribute their month. 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It is simply a month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort as well. listening, communicating and delivering or further information please call Gwen place for nonprofit organizations a St. James Firehall. Training is the In the course, students worked with the First Nation community to high quality work for the keyoh holders.” Andrews 567-6744. place to announce upcoming free third Tuesday of every month at the *** You can e-mail your item Firehall at 7 p.m. New members develop forest management plans. The Maiyoo Keyoh Society approached activities. SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s to advertising@ominecaexpress. welcome. “The students learn what it means to deal with a different value sys- UBC’s Faculty of Forestry in 2007 looking com or by fax: 567-2070. Your Anglican Church, Fort St James, *** tem, a different history and different traditions,” says Bull. “The keyoh for help to develop high-level plans to protect organizations’ announcement can will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free MUSIC MAkERS...New members lunch every Tues between 11-1pm also be dropped off at our office always WELCOME. Not everyone holders have embraced our students and the experience has been truly local forest habitat, wildlife and cultural re- located at #111-250 Stuart Drive, with music and Prayer. Please come has to be on stage, there is lots and join us. Fort St. James. Decision of the of work behind the scenes. Call transformative for them. In return, the students apply the knowledge they sources. Keyoh means territory that a group *** publisher is final. Rosemary Allan at 250-996-8997 for have acquired in their undergraduate degree to a piece of forest land that of people or extended family has ownership FIREwEED CLOThES *** more info. DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author is deeply treasured by a First Nations community.” and land rights to. is doing a winter clothes drive. We ThE ThRIFT STORE...has a new contributions from nonA Dené ilhuna hooz leh, which means bringing people together. This Dakelh (Carrier) law recognizes the seeks are looking for jackets, boots, snow First Nations students and staff name! “The Bargain Basement”. one was first celebration of its kind that the keyohs have held in 40 to 50 heads of extended families as keyoh holders who experienced Catholic pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, We are still at the same location, etc, for men, women and children. or day schools abuse in across from Shoppers Food Mart. years. who are responsible for watching their terri- residential The items will then be given to Northern BC. For more info email Donations of clean clothing and families in the community that need small housewares are greatly “In the past, when a person wanted to show their gratitude for what tories. Students have worked with a number Kathyhansen1@gmail.com If you do not have anything at appreciated. 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Editor: It was great to see so many community members at the recent Blackwater Project open houses in Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Quesnel, Fort St. James and Prince George. At the open houses, many people expressed interest in job and contract opportunities and asked questions about environmental management and local training initiatives. For more information on the open houses go to www. newgold.com/blackwater. You’ll also see that we’ve added several updates to the website, including the open
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Stuart Drive, in the Goodwin Building. Open daily 8:00-4:00. Call 250-996-7712 for more information. *** FIREwEED STOppING ThE VIOLENCE & OUTREACh SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** ST pATRICk’S ANGLICAN ChURCh... hosts a free lunch every Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm. All are welcome. This lunch is made possible through the generous giving of time and resources,by many people in the region, including Sylvia Isaac, The Roman Catholic Church, Camp Living Water, and many other individuals.We wish to
mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 9968081. Every little bit helps. *** AUxILIARy TO STUART LAkE hOSpITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES pUBLIC LIBRARy hOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChAkO VALLEy COMMUNITy SERVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAp AND hANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every
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niuk, manager of the local Integris Credit Union branch who What does it take to hosted Quaque durtry things you have never ing her stay. done before while visiting While Quaque a country you have never was in Canada on a been to and what about gomentorship, learning there in the first place ing about different if you think people may be customer service unfriendly? skills and manageThis is exactly what Hement, she spent a lina Oforiwaa Quaque from week in Fort St. Ghana did when she came James and had the to Fort St. James for a menopportunity for a torship program with the Helina Oforiwaa Quaque was in number of “firsts.” credit union. To start with, it Fort St. James as part of a menQuaque had gotten the torship program with the Integris was the first time impression caucasian peo- Credit Union. she had ever travple did not like black peoRuth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier eled outside Ghana, ple through her observalet alone flown in tions of soccer rivalries and because she an airplane, something she was nervous had not been exposed to many caucasians about at first. in Ghana, but she was relieved to find She said she pretended not to be scared people in Fort St. James very welcoming in front of the stranger sitting next to her towards her. on the plane, but it did get easier with “You’ve proved me wrong,” she said. each flight she had to take. “I think it takes a whole bunch of After arriving in Canada, Quaque had courage to go somewhere you think the the chance to interact with many different people don’t like you,” said Joan Burde- parts of the world by meeting the other
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women participation in the Canadian Cooperative Association’s Women Mentoring Program from six different countries. She also enjoyed getting to experience the longer days of a northern spring for the first time in her life, and seeing snow for the first time when she traveled to Jasper for a speaker at the credit union there. “I was frozen,” said Quaque. “But it was interesting.” She also got the chance to drive a side by side in the bush, which was an extrathrilling first because she had never driven any type of vehicle anywhere before. “It’s an experience,” said Quaque. Local cuisine on offer while she was visiting gave her a chance to try moose meat cooked over a campfire as well, a true Canadian experience, while she made a traditional rice dish called jolf rice for her Canadian hosts to try. Quaque will go back to Ghana with many stories of Canadian life and some useful training, and her journey also taught her hostess something along the way. “It’s so much of a two-way learning,” said Burdeniuk, “We assume we’re so different, but there’s a lot more similarities than differences.”
New fires after long weekend as season heats up Crews from the Wildfire Management Branch were responding to 12 new fires in the Dome Creek and Driscoll Creek area along Highway 16 about 120 kilometres east of Prince George. Lightning moved through the area over the long weekend and these fires are likely the result of “holdovers” from strikes associated with the weekend system. Initial attack crews were responding to these fires last week, all of the fires were estimated at less than one hectare in size. None of these incidents were threatening any homes or infrastructure. If you see a wildfire please report it by call-
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Sara King (left) and Warren Constantine show off their home colours with a Fort St. James District flag and their trophies from dominating at the Western Canadian Amateur National Championships in Raymond, Alberta. King took second place in the Ladies division and third in the Junior B division and Constantine took the Junior MX1 Championship and second in the Junior MX3 class, making them two of the fastest riders in all of western Canada. The pair were flying their Fort St. James flag at the request of District of Fort St. James Mayor and Council after benefitting from a grant in aid to help cover the significant fuel costs to travel to the event in Raymond. Photo courtesy of Carrie Constantine
Nak’azdli Band chief and council candidate list After the dust settled, there are now seven candidates for chief of Nak’azdli Band and 21 candidates running for councillor positions. Candidates for chief: Tim (Bert) Erickson Alexander McKinnon Loretta Moise Harold Prince Vincent C. Prince Margo Sagalon Fred Sam Candidates for council: Laura Lee Danahy
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Caledonia Courier
Celebrating
July 1, 2013
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Join us for our free traditional
Happy Canada Day Fort Loonie Bin & Gifts
Stuart Drive, Fort St. James
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Canada Day in Fort St. James included free balloons for youngsters, a performance by top 10 World Champion Hoop Dancer Petie Chalifoux, the parade, and of course, a fireworks display over Cottonwood Park.
Photos by Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier
watermelon in Cottonwood Park
Come out and enjoy the action packed day!
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