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Oh Canada, 146 Years On

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Omineca Express Canada Day celebrations attracted residents to the Vanderhoof Community Museum this July 1 and celebrators were not disappointed. Mayor Gerry Thiessen was at the event and gave a speech about appreciating the freedom that Canada offers. He told a story about a conversation with a cab driver and how hard he worked on his own personal journey to becoming a Canadian. Just as Thiessen was telling everyone to “enjoy the freedom” a train flew past and blew its horn. There could have been no clearer image of Canada at no more perfect of a time. The trains that cross our country connected us and helped build the identity of our nation. Many vendors were set up at the event with cotton candy and burgers for everyone. A local woodcarver, Mike Craig, was selling various homemade wooden objects. The Apple Chors choir band got everyone on their feet singing the national anthem. Their performance was followed by the Good News Band, the Sinkut Mountain Boys and Sheeba Belly Dancers. Before any of the events at the museum began, many residents participated in the Mary John Senior Legacy walk from the Saik’uz Reserve convenience store to the Vanderhoof museum. After which, there was an Aboriginal welcome message along with singing, drums and storytelling. Back at the museum, the residents relaxed and tried to hide in the shade on the scorching Canada day. The kids enjoyed the barrel train, face painting, crafts and games. As well as the annual scavenger hunt, historically themed, participants had to race through the old

The engineer takes children’s fake tickets, stamps them and then gets the train ready for departure at the Vanderhoof Municipal Museum. buildings looking for the specific items on their list. All the celebrations came to a close at 5 p.m. when the museum closed. Many residents then drove to Fort St. James for the fireworks at 11 p.m. Canada Day is a celebration of the enactment of the British North America Act in 1867. From 1879 to 1982 Canada Day

was actually known as Dominion day in reference to the Dominion of Canada in the BNA Act. When it was finally changed, many people protested that Canadians were losing their connections to the past but celebrations have continued and every year Canadians take a moment to remember and appreciate their country.

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Vanderhoof Arena Construction Sam Redding Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s municipal arena has undergone hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction throughout the past nine years. Now the floors are getting ripped out and replaced for the first time in over a couple decades. The current floor is a stiff and cracking material that has already

been patched in quite a few places. The new floor will be a rubber composite, able to withstand skate traffic and maintain its new appearance for years to come. “It should last about 30 years,” said Shallon Touet, Vanderhoof arena manager. “We won’t have to replace it while I’m here anyway.” Touet has worked long and hard to make the Vanderhoof arena what it is. He “beats the pavement” trying to get as

many clubs, dances, sports and any other event into the arena. The new floor is for the space around the rink, in the bathrooms and in the lobby. The arena is expected to open a little later this year, near the beginning of October is what Touet estimates. The reason behind opening a couple weeks later is to save money, council is hoping to be able to save a little money for Vanderhoof this year.

Housing market strong in North, not in Vanderhoof The BC Northern Real Estate Board released its second quarterly report for 2013 which revealed that so far this year it’s a buyers market. The BC Northern Real Estate Board reports 2,363 properties sold in the first six months of 2013 down from 2,483 the year before. “The North and in particular the Northwest regions of our Board area continue to experience a strong housing market,” said Gisela Janzen, board president in a news release. “While the market in the Central and Southern regions

of the Board remain stable and fairly unchanged due to the overall slow economic recovery throughout the rest of the province. With interest rates remaining relatively low coupled with a large supply of homes for sale, it is a good time for buyers to enter the market.” Vanderhoof is included in the Central region of the board, the region which remained “fairly unchanged.” Realtors in the Vanderhoof area sold 42 properties worth $9.7 million in the first six months of 2013. In 2012 there were 54 sales for $10.6 million. This makes a decrease of 23 per cent in units but

only a 9 per cent drop in capital. The downward trend shouldn’t alarm any residents according to Stan Irvine, owner of RE/MAX Vanderhoof. “We’re a little behind last year as far as dollar volume and sales but what often happens is when April, May and June, sometimes our busiest months of the year, when they’re not busy we tend to have busier months later on. Everything levels out by the end of the year, we find that happens quite a bit. As long as interest rates stay down which I think they’re going to for the next couple years, I don’t see the market slow-

ing down too much.” Irvine added that he believed Vanderhoof was going to have a pretty good housing market for the summer and fall. He said that as long as Vanderhoof’s mills and mines stay strong then the town has a very good future. The numbers were down in Fort St. James as well. The Fort had 10 properties worth $2.2 million in 2013. In the year before they sold 17 properties worth $3.6 million. That’s a decrease of about 40 per cent in both units and sales. Gisela Janzen and the board forecast an improvement in overall sales activity due to an improving econ-

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On the evening of July 2, RCMP responded to a situation at Glen’s Motor Hotel on First street involving a local woman who is in custody for four counts of assault with a weapon. At about 9 or 9:30 p.m. a local adult female got into a heated argument with another woman in a small group while in one of the hotel rooms. The suspect proceeded to use bear mace on the group and there was a scuffle throughout the build-

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ing. The suspect produced a steak knife from which one individual received minor cuts on their hands and arms. Sergeant Jason Keays, Vanderhoof RCMP, said the suspect specifically targeted these individuals and they had history between them. Drugs may also have been involved. Vanderhoof residents are “exceptionally safe” Keays said. People should have no fear of individuals with bear spray if they are not involved in drugs. Because bear mace spreads quickly and is damaging to mucous membranes like the nose and eyes,

Glen’s Motor Hotel had to be evacuated and ventilated. The process of ventilation took at least a couple hours according to Joe Pacheco, Vanderhoof fire chief. The suspect is known to police and is in custody, RCMP are asking for her to stay in custody but that remains up to the judicial system. None of the victims received life-threatening injuries but RCMP had to call in the fire department to assist in venting the building from the bear spray. “I’d like to acknowledge the excellent cooperation with the fire department and the BC Ambulance service,” said RCMP Sgt. Jason Keays.

Take a shot at Cancer Sam Redding Omineca Express The “Take a Shot at Cancer” event was held at the NVSA Grounds on June 21 and 22 in support of St. John Hospital Oncology. Thirtyseven shooters in total

showed up for the event coming from Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prince George and of course Vanderhoof. Integris Credit Union and the NVSA Trap and Sporting Association held the shooting contest to raise funds to

combat cancer. Event organizer Wayne Salewski, hopes that it will become an annual event including about $4,500 donated each year to the Oncology department. “We think we can build up the event,” said

Salewski. “We want to attract a broader range of people.” The winners included Ethan Lank in the junior. Lank also won a shotgun from the junior draw donated by David Martens and Sons. Dan Wingham and

Alicia Heathcliff from Prince George won the men’s and ladies beginners competition. In the men’s pro, Jesper Amstrup from Fort St. John won first place. Winner of the Winchester shotgun rifle senior draw was Ken

Meise from Prince George Omineca Source for Sports and Nechako Outdoors Len Funk donated the gun and scope for the senior raffle. Vanderhoof Co-op and Valley Diesel also sponsored the event.

Vehicle theft A burgundy 2010 Chevrolet Malibu was stolen from the Saik’uz reserve between 11 p.m. July 1 and 8 a.m. July 2, 2013. People should look out for a burgundy car with the licence plate 952 XCX. Anyone with any knowledge or information regarding this incident is asked to call Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Back in time Sam Redding Omineca Express

Half a century ago, Vanderhoof newspapers were written quite differently. Stories in the Nechako Chronicle are all jumbled together until the pages are a solid wall of ink. It has such seemingly out of place stories like this one about ants. “All ants live in communities or colonies and these assemblages are composed of several kinds of individuals. There are winged ales and females as well as wingless workers in all typical colonies…” And on like that for several paragraphs. Why was there a story about ants in 1963? Were people just then discovering that ants lived in large colonies? The newspaper appears to have held all sorts of scientific information for the curious residents of Vanderhoof. *** Another story was just about how plants and the useful materials they make. “Through the efforts of modern science, vegetation has many uses unknown a few years ago. Chlorophyll, the green coloring matter of plants, for instance, is used extensively by manufacturers to color food, soaps, candles and other factory products…” *** By reading real estate listings one can get a grasp on how much more expensive it is living in 2013 compared to 50 years ago. Two sites were sold by the school district in 1963, one to A. R. Snell who bought the Braeside buildings for $125 and one was sold to Alan E. Wright who bought all the buildings at Meadowdale for $25. The latest average price for a residential property in Vanderhoof is $167, 416 as of 2010. *** Big news in the summer of 1963 was the announcement of a railway line from Summit Lake to Fort St. James. Comments were gathered from community business leaders like Arnold Snedley, George Ogston and Ron Merritt. Everybody seems excited that their neighbours are prospering, “You’ve got to have transportation for progress, if your neighboring town is benefitted, so are you,” said Smedley, village chairman and garage owner. The future was looking very bright to these businessmen especially to Merritt, president of the chamber of commerce and manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1963 Vanderhoof. “A railway to Fort St. James, the pulp mill in Prince George, and the Peace power development, are bound to have a startling growth effect on Central B.C. areas.” The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Reporter: Sam Redding newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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Search continues Editor, Re: Poker Ride event marking two years since Madison Scott went missing on May 28, 2011 On May 25th the second All in for Maddy Poker Ride was held at Hogsback Lake campsite from where Maddy mysteriously went missing over two years ago. The event was held in an effort to keep awareness of Maddy’s case high. Our thanks and gratitude go out to the Poker Ride participants, including over 300 ATV’s, 100 horses and riders and 80 walkers! While we are saddened to acknowledge we are at the two-year mark without Maddy, or knowing where she is, we could not have gotten this far without the ongoing and overwhelming support received from the communities and the people in them. We could not have organized such an event on our own and give tremendous thanks to Team Maddy, comprised of family and friends who collectively planned and organized the event in the hope that Maddy will soon be found. We are also grateful to the Mapes Hall Association for its generosity, the Mapes community for helping to host the Poker Ride and the

landowners who graciously allowed access to their properties. Furthermore the businesses and individuals who so kindly donated toward the event with prizes, resources and support we wish also to give much thanks to. Thank you many times over to all of the participants, businesses and volunteers who contributed so much to the event’s success. Certainly our appreciation also goes out to the RCMP for their tireless and intensive work on Maddy’s case. After a very difficult and heartbreaking 24 months, our overall request and priority remains that whoever knows the truth, let it be known so that we can have our daughter home. We remain confident that because we live in an area of kind, generous and compassionate people, Maddy will come home. Once again, a truly heartfelt thank you to all who have helped in so many ways and who have enabled us to continue our search for Maddy. HOPE

FAITH LOVE BELIEVE Sincerely and most gratefully, Dawn & Eldon Scott

Thanks to the community 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 house panels and a new video that pro-

vides a look at the proposed mine site and mining process. Please send us an email at office.blackwater@ newgold.com or give us a call at (250)-567-3276 if you have questions or concerns related to any aspect of the project. Our goal is to design and build a project that leaves a lasting, positive benefit to the region. We look forward to keeping you well-informed and wish you a fun, safe summer. Kathie LaForge Community Manager New Gold Inc.

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Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ††Until September 30, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 0.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 24 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,226/$31,720 at 0.99% APR for up to 24 months with $1,500 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $374/$389, total lease obligation is $10,476/$10,836 and optional buyout is $19,223/$21,400. Offers include Delivery Allowance of $7,250. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after any price adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢per km for Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Fusion and Escape; 16¢per km for E-Series, Mustang, Taurus, Taurus-X, Edge, Flex, Explorer, F-Series, MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and Transit Connect; 20¢per km for Expedition and Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy]/2013 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy]/2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. 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Celebrating Celebrating Canada Day 2013 Vanderhoof Local choir group the Apple Chors open the Canada Day celebrations with a rendition of O Canada. Mayor Gerry Thiessen gave his Canada Day speech remarking on how hard people have worked to become Canadian and that our freedom should be enjoyed.

CELEBRATE CANADA Day July 1st

John RUSTAD, MLA

Nechako Lakes

Phone: 250-567-6820 1-877-964-5650 Fax: 250-567-6822 E-mail: John.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

Happy Birthday Canada! July 1 Hours:

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Stop by the Co-op Food Store and C-Store for All Your Canada Day Food, Gas & Propane

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Celebrating Celebrating Canada Day 2013 Vanderhoof

Several bands attended the ceremonies including the Good News Band (above). Vendors like Mike Craig (right) were set up selling local artwork as well as snacks and gifts. There was lots of fun for the kids to enjoy including the blue barrel train and the annual museum scavenger hunt. Photos by Sam Redding

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Rediscover Vanderhoof Bacchus Vine Creations

Great Wine is yours for the making

Winexpert’s summer specials

Beata Klein and Trudy Weir.

Bacchus Vine Creations is a locally owned and operated store with an inviting environment for wine lovers! Making your own wine is fast, fun and affordable and we are your one stop shop for all your wine necessities. From wine making equipment, and ingredients, to gifts like aerators, cork screws, stoppers and much much more. And of course, wine and beer kits. We are the exclusive supplier of “Winexpert” products in the area. “Winexpert” only makes the finest kits, and is the world leader in kits, with the motto “Love Your Wine, Guaranteed”. We here at Bacchus Vine Creations are here to help you make that perfect “batch” (approximately 30 bottles) of great tasting wine with fewer preservatives. Choose from our large selection of wine kits: Red, White, Rose, Dry to Sweet or choose from our 12 flavours of wine coolers. We

also have Ice Wine, and Port. Buy a kit and take it home, or start it right here on site and we do the rest for you until its time to bottle. It only takes 30 minutes, and is always fun,

especially if you get together and share with a friend. If wine doesn’t hit the spot, we also have beer kits! We live by our motto “quality service with a smile”,

Studio

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Quality & Service

250-567-4111 149 Stewart St. West

Large selection of Winexpert Wines

Omineca Safe Home Society

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•We have a HUGE selection of baby gifts • Lots of baby shower ideas • 2014 Lang Calenders have arrived, come get yours before they are all gone! Free Gift Wrapping

LOTS OF VARIETY

July ➜ Wines from california august ➜ Wines from australia 10% off first kit - 15% off 2nd kit

so stop by and see Beata or Trudy at 149 West Stewart St. or call 250-5674111 and start your creation today, and be sure to watch for our annual Wine Tasting in October.

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Counselling & Outreach Transition House

Christopher Rehmann Owner/operator

Family Daycare Training

Start your own Licensed Home Daycare Contact: 250-567-3200 Email address: nechako@cnc.bc.ca Website: www.cnc.bc.ca/nechako

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Plans for sturgeon recovery centre Sam Redding Omineca Express The sturgeon recovery centre on Burrard Avenue is still not expected to be operational until Spring 2014 but plans are already underway to build and add to the recovery centre’s programs. Freshwater Fisheries BC has suggested that a trout pond should be placed on the grounds of the recovery centre. “We would be able to educate kids, adults, tourists to the recreational sport of fishing,” said Wayne Salewski, member of the Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group. “They’d be given instructions on how to fish, how to prepare the fish, how to handle it and how to bring it home in a pristine manner so it becomes part of your food.” The Nechako white sturgeon will be extremely difficult to bring back from extinction with cur-

rent experts looking at the rehabilitation process in terms of many years. The recovery initiative is driven by two teams, the community and the technical working groups. The technical working group includes biologists and scientists who are working to learn the needs of the sturgeon. The community working group is the fundraising and promoting aspect. They work with the community, including Aboriginals, to balance the needs of the sturgeon and the people. “The real main focus of the recovery centre is phase one, the centre itself, and the ability for us to raise fry and put them into the system,” said Wayne Salewski. “The secondary objective that we’re working towards is a stewardship centre, something where we can highlight what we’re doing from an educational opportunity like schools, colleges and the university.” These additions along with the recovery centre

itself will help bring tourism into Vanderhoof.

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WATER COOLERS AVAILABLE Ideal for homes and businesses

528 Highway 16, Fort Fraser

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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel

Marty Floris lines up his shot with friend Leonard Zurkowski watching on Men’s night last Thursday. Top photos left to right are Leonard Zurkowski, Ray LeMoigne and Brian Naka. Photos by Sam Redding

448 Connaught Street

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567-3107

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

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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

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Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - Resumes in the fall

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Employment

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MEADOW LAKE Business for sale. Self-serve car wash + r/o water vending station + computer repair business. Also 1000 sq.ft. of unused indoor space to develop. Serious enquiries only please phone 306236-3339, 306-240-7778 or email: garrye@sasktel.net

Childcare Willing to Babysit in my Home Monday to Friday 250 567-2617

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2 Light Duty Cleaners req’d. Sal: $14.00/hr, F/t, Pmt. No exp. req’d. Duties: Sweep, mop, wash & polish floors. Clean & disinfect bathrooms and elevators. Vacuum carpets. Distribute clean towels, toiletries & supplies areas. Remove trash. Lang: English. Contact: Harpreet from Northstar Janitorial Services in Prince George, BC. Please e-mail at: lehal1986@hotmail.ca LIVE-IN MANAGER for 50 unit apt. bldg in Trail, B.C. Send resume to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, B.C. V1R 2S9. sstevenson@telus.net POWELL RIVER Community Services Association is seeking an experienced Poverty Law Advocate. For more information, please e-mail Julie Chambers, Executive Director. chamberj@telus.net Temporary newspaper carrier/delivery person. Must be responsible, reliable and have driver’s license. 5 hours/day For more information please call 250-567-0927

Information NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE FLOW FACTS 3 July 2013

Visit website www.waterofﬁce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ﬂow information for the Nechako River. Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be increased to 170 m3/s on 10 July in preparation for the Summer Temperature Management Program (STMP). During the STMP period (20 July to 20 August) spillway discharge can fluctuate rapidly and daily between 14.2 m3/s and 453.1 m3/s. Flow in the Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls can fluctuate between 170 m3/s and 300 m3/s or more during that period. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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Farm Workers NEW ZEALAND, Australia, Europe: Dairy, beef, sheep, hog and cropping opportunities for young adults (18-30). Apply now! AgriVenture arranges job and host, work permit, trainee wage, flights & insurance. Ph: 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Trades, Technical Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights, Steel Fabricator & Welders Timber West Mill Construction is now hiring Certified Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights, Steel Fabricators, and Welders. E-mail resumes to: info@timberwestmc.com or fax (250) 964-0222

Help Wanted

Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting the following position: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR The primary objective of this position is to enhance communication and promote good relations amongst all Mt Milligan Mine stakeholders; also to promote services and public image of Mt Milligan / TCM which will include the publication of newsletters, brochures and/or related materials. Duties / Responsibilities: ◆ Develop, roll out and monitor Mount Milligan communication strategies for both internal and external stakeholders ◆ Ensure mine-wide consistency in communications (quality assurance and control). ◆ Develop and evaluate communication program and activities.

VANDERHOOF SPECIALTY WOOD PRODUCTS NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS at

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Reservoir Elevation: 852.45 m (2796.75 ft) SLS Discharge: 49.44 m3/s

To join Flatiron Edmonton location.

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Offering Competitive Compensation! Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada. Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970 Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for. www.flatironcorp.com

Available immediately, full time or part time summer employment at our Finger Joint and Pellet Plants. Shift work will be required. Safety and Production training is provided to all entry level positions. Starting wage is $15.00/ hour and a Group Medical Plan is offered. To apply please fax or email resume to: Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products Fax: (250) 567-5305 Email: tyee@vswp.com

◆ Media Relations, keep updated media contact list and keep record of all media enquiries ◆ Document of all communication materials: FAQs, Q&As, Power Point Presentations, Fact sheets, Brochures, Newsletters, Leaflets, Clip filling, etc Skills / Experience ◆ Minimum 3 years experience in communication, PR or journalism ◆ Excellent interpersonal skills

◆ Very strong in verbal and written communication skills ◆ Ability to work independently and as part of a team ◆ Very strong Information Technology skill

Riverbed Enterprises Ltd. Food Counter Attendant Full-Time, Shift Work, Weekend, Early Morning, Overnight, Evening $10.25 per hr + benefits HEALTH BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCENTIVE PROGRAMS PAID TRAINING FREE UNIFORMS Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax your resume to: 250-567-9180.

◆ A good planner – methodical ◆ Results oriented

Work Schedule: The position will be based at the mine site on a 40 hour per week schedule. Initially work schedule will be 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday and may be subject to change The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area. This position offers a competitive salary & benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. Please submit your resume online via www.mtmilligan.com/careers

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) is conducting an Agricultural Land Use Inventory (ALUI) of the rural lands surrounding the communities of Smithers and Vanderhoof. The inventory involves the identification and classification of agricultural activity and other uses occurring on agricultural lands. A “windshield” survey of agricultural lands around Smithers and Vanderhoof will be undertaken in July and August of this year to confirm the specific agricultural related activities occurring on rural properties. This notice is to advise the public that field crews will be driving around in marked RDBN vehicles looking at agricultural lands from public road.

Rentals

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Auctions

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

AUCTION SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ABOVE THE REST!

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTS

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Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the RDBN Planning Department at 1-800-320-3339 or inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 16th day of August, 2013 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

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Secure quiet apartments VACANCY

For Sale 38 acres on McCall Rd mostly cleared with some regrowth, hydro right-of-way already in, Some outbuildings. Septic plan already in place. River and mountain view. Ready for your dream home. Asking $98,000.00.For more info call (250)570-1580

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLANA JANE MACKINNON, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth. (250)570-9161 or

Silvermill Apartments

Acreage for Sale

For more info call HENRY @ ALL WEST AUCTIONS 250-567-4842 Cell: 570-8586

“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION”

Notice of RDBN Agricultural Land Use Inventory Field Crews

Merchandise for Sale

DAVE REID & OTHERS at former VIP Yards Sat., July 20, 2013

Legal Notices

37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

Merchandise for Sale

VICTORIA CONDO FOR SALE Bright 3rd floor 1 bedroom 1.5 bath adult complex along the Gorge waterway. Unit offers patio with water view,in-suite laundry,fireplace,updated paint & new flooring,Tennis court, indoor pool,hot tub,sauna and well kept grounds. Low strata fee and city bus out front to UVIC, Camosum or down town. Excellent rental investment or live in. Great value at $204,900. call 250-615-7225 or 250-886-8397 for pictures and more info.

250-567-4208

Victoria Manor Large 2 Bdrm from

Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIETER HEINZ JUETTNER aka DIETER JUTTNER aka TONY JUTTNER aka DIETER JUETTNER, Deceased Formerly of Fraser Lake, BC

$725 - $755

Business for Sale

Large 1 Bdrm from

OPA Franchise for Sale. In Prince George BC. Great Mall location. Call for info. 1(250)524-0183

Well Established Business For Sale A&V Continuous Eavestroughing serving Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James for over 20 years. Serious Enquiries Only - Philip 250-570-1608

Rentals

$695 - $725

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Homes for Rent

* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available

FOR RENT 2 bedroom house on 5 acres overlooking the river 15 min out of town available a.s.a.p no pets $900/mo Ph# 778 634-3633

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080

Townhouses

Apt/Condo for Rent

Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430

BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Omineca Express

Celebrating Canada Day 2013 Fraser Lake BMX winner at Fraser Lake skateboard park Sam Redding Omineca Express As part of the July 1 Canada Day celebrations, the Cratford family donated a BMX bicycle for a raffle prize in Fraser Lake. The lucky winner of the bike was Ray Steiner at the Fraser Lake Complex and skateboard park, although it is likely his son Mathias Steiner will get more use out of it. The skateboard park is set for their grand opening July 10, the community is invited down for barbecue and a skate-

Village of Fraser Lake Come and help celebrate the Canada Day festivities around town June 28 to July 1, 2013.

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board show to be put on by professionals. There will be tents set up and lots of prizes to be won, all for free! Mike Walsh, head of the Fraser Lake Skateboard Club, would like to thank everyone who made the park possible, he’s glad that after 10 years of hoping the community finally has a park. “The kids are using the skateboard park already,” he said. “It’s going to be lit up and eventually in the future they’re going to have a graffiti board.” The skateboard park is designed by skateboarders and meant to be a nongraffiti park unlike most parks which can have graffiti covering every available surface. Instead, the park will have a 30 by 25 foot graffiti board for the kids to come and spray on whatever art they like. Walsh would like to thank Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom, and councillors Kerry Jantz, Linda Mowat, Don Reyden, Dan Duncan and MLA John Rustad for their support in getting this park done.

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