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The coronation of Main Street, 1937, taken from the current-day Bulkley Valley Museum and Smithers Art Gallery. While events are taking place throughout the year, from Aug. 2 to 11 the Smithers Centennial 2013 Committee has a diverse schedule of Homecoming events planned. Check out the full schedule of events on Pages B5, B6, B15 and B16.

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Residents voice opposition to pipeline By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

More than 100 people attended a Town of Smithers special meeting July 25 to hear Enbridge representatives give a presentation on the $5.5 billion Northern Gateway project. But Enbridge representatives Janet Holder and Michele Perret brought no new information. “We don’t have a formal presentation today,” Holder, Enbridge executive vice president of western access, said. “We thought that it would be most useful, since the formal regulatory process has ended, to be available to answer questions.” The National Energy Board’s joint review panel just finished listening to 18 months of oral testimony from B.C.

Enbridge representative Michele Perret listens to Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief Namoks make a presentation on July 25.

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and Alberta residents after receiving thousands of written submissions, both of which were reportedly 95 per cent in opposition to the proposed project. Smithers’ Mayor Taylor Bachrach was

one of more than 100 people living in the area who presented to the JRP during one of three days the panel was held here and didn’t hold back when speaking about the process. “After hearing our

residents articulate their passion for this place then have to read your lawyer, in your closing arguments, characterize the communities’ presentations as ‘misconceptions,

misunderstandings, myths and disinformation’ I feel was a very telling and a very insulting statement about how your company feels about social license,” Bachrach said. “It was incredibly disrespectful. I’ve never felt more angry than when I read that.” “… is Enbridge willing to proceed with this project given the current level of opposition in this region?” Bachrach asked following his statement. “I don’t think we can answer that question,” Holder said. “There are a lot of yes’ as well as a lot of nos. We need to understand all parts of the puzzle before we can answer that. We’re not answering those questions today.” See ENBRIDGE on A4

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It won’t be long before Smithers residents enjoy a curbside recycling service. At the regular Town of Smithers council meeting on July 23, council discussed a proposal put forward by Multi Material B.C. to provide single stream curbside recycling

services to single family residences that are currently receiving garbage pick-up services. None of the councillors spoke out against having the service, but they decided to defer the matter until the Aug. 13 meeting so they could explore whether to simply add recycling to the regular weekly trash pick-up schedule or move to a rotation

Enbridge reps answer questions From ENBRIDGE on A3 Namoks, John Ridsdale, head of the Tsayu clan, was asked by the other Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs to speak for the collective. “I’m not here to ask questions,” Namoks began, adding the Wet’suwet’en own, control and protect 22,000 square kilometres of unceded territory. “We’ve never changed our stance and [Enbridge] treats us like an inconvenience. They treat us like we don’t have a voice. Our voice is stronger than the voice of Canada, stronger than the voice of B.C. and older than Canada. Our answer from day one was no and our answer today is no.” Namoks then explained the root of the First Nations’ opposition to the pipeline. “We look after the land for all of you,” he said. “When we were grandchildren our grandparents promised they would take care of the land for us. Now it is us who make that promise to our grandchildren and all grandchildren. Respect our answer because we are protecting the land, air and water for all people.” Holder and Perret responded by welcoming all First Nations’ to the

negotiating table. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen was in the gallery and asked two questions, one about whether Enbridge contends diluted bitumen floats in fresh water and the other about the politicization of the upcoming decision from the federal government. “When you engaged with the federal government initially it was going to be the JRP that would make the final call, based on evidence and testimony,” Cullen said. “That was changed midway through the process by the Prime Minister and now the decision will be made in Cabinet by him and his cabinet. The fact of the matter is it is [British Columbia] who take the risks not you.›” The Joint Review Panel recommendations will be delivered to government before Christmas, Holder said. The public will be able to view the document before the end of December, according to the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency. “I know that I’m not alone in longing for the day when I hear the announcement that this project is no more,” Bachrach said before adjourning the meeting.

of garbage collection one week and recycling the next. As part of the agreement, MMBC will provide an estimated annual financial incentive of $55,000 to the Town of Smithers. Mayor Taylor Bachrach said this service is expected by people in the community and with the financial incentive being offered, it would

be foolish to not enter into the agreement. “There’s a huge demand in the community for this service,” he said. “It’s certainly something I would have brought forward without any financial incentive because I think in the 21st century recycling is a core part of our obligation to our residents. It shows we’re a modern, progressive

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community.” One cost of the program is an estimated $120,000 for the town to purchase blue recycling carts for residents. Councillor Charlie Northrup said he was not willing to make a decision on the matter until the full tax implications for Smithers taxpayers were known. “I want to make sure everyone

understands everyone is going to have to pay for this,” Northrup said. “There is a cost to it. It’s not free.” According to their website, MMBC is a non-profit organization formed to develop and implement a residential stewardship plan for packaging and printed paper. This plan was developed in response to the B.C. Recycling Regulation which requires that every

producer of packaging and printed-paper product operate under an approved plan regarding the recycling of their products as of May, 2014. Earlier this month, the City of Terrace signed on with MMBC and will be moving to bi-weekly garbage collection as of next May. Municipalities have until Sept. 16 to sign contracts with MMBC.

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Work on a new two-lane bridge over Corya Creek on Highway 16 in Moricetown will begin this week. The existing crossing is almost 50 years old and has reached the end of its service life, said the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in a press release. “We want to make sure the northwest has safe, reliable infrastructure for residents, tourists and commercial traffic,” said Todd Stone, B.C. minister of transportation and infrastructure. “This new bridge at Corya Creek will provide safer, more efficient travel along this portion of Highway 16. A 23-metre steel and concrete bridge

is being built to replace the existing one multiplate structure, as well as new and stronger approaches. The $2.05 million contract was awarded to Forbes Industrial out of Prince George. Construction is scheduled to be completed by midOctober. “Bridges are an essential part of our transportation infrastructure, as they age, they need to be replaced with newer, more modern constructions,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad. This project is part of more than $26 million in highway improvements planned for nothwest B.C. this year, the release stated.

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t’s an honour to be the editor of The Interior News while Smithers is celebrating its 100th year. While I can’t take credit for most of the great things that have taken place over the last century here in the Bulkley Valley, I am very proud to call Smithers my home. Smithers has gone from a swamp to the most beautiful communities in northern B.C. in a relatively short time. Growing up in Edmonton, I always dreamed of living in the mountains in B.C. Through my newspaper career I was given the opportunity to move west from my first job in Vermilion, AB, to Vanderhoof, B.C. I met some amazing people in Hooterville but it was not exactly the type of community I had in mind when I pictured settling down in beautiful British Columbia. I’ll be forever grateful for everything Smithers has given me. Many of the things I now hold most dear in my life came to me because I moved here sevenand-a-half years ago. I met my wife Alana here and gained a wonderful extended family through her. We own a house here. My son, who in just more than a week turns three, was born at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital and with another baby on the horizon, I can’t think of a better place to raise my children. So much progress has been made in Smithers over its 100 years it’s been exciting to look back over that history in preparation for this Centennial edition. One recurring theme that keeps popping up is the hardworking spirit of the people of the Bulkley Valley. For an example of how this spirit continues, just look at all the work that has gone into constructing a second sheet of ice. Looking ahead, there are so many positive things on the horizon for Smithereens. And the current Smithers town council seems to have a forward-looking vision and has started work on some great initiatives that will pay dividends far into Smithers’ next 100 years. Ryan Jensen,The Interior News

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t’s here! After more than a year of preparation by a tireless group of volunteers, Smithers is ready for homecoming — the high point in our year-long Centennial celebration. I want to thank everyone who has poured their energy into making the coming festivities a success, particularly Gladys Atrill and the rest of the Centennial committee. Our town looks fantastic and there’s a palpable feeling of excitement in the air. We have much to celebrate. From our humble beginnings as a

railroad town carved out of a swamp, and later B.C.’s first community incorporated as a village, Smithers has grown into a modern, progressive community that attracts people from around the world. This year is a chance for us to reflect on what makes our community so special. To start, visitors always remark about how great Smithers looks. Our character downtown is the kind of feature that is increasingly rare across North America. It looks like people care because they do. Others talk about our surroundings.

GUEST VIEW Taylor Bachrach The Bulkley River. The salmon and steelhead that return each year. Hudson Bay Mountain and the Babines. And of course, all of the wonderful activities that these support.

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As our own Mark Perry wrote, “The town is the people and the people are the town.” Our Centennial is a chance to celebrate the folks that are the heart of our community. We celebrate our relationships with the Wet’suwet’en, which grow stronger each year. We celebrate the Bulkley Valley’s pioneers, whose hard work and determination built so many of the things we enjoy today. And we celebrate all of the unique individuals — artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, builders, teachers, coaches,

volunteers, and more — who continue to make this community such a vibrant place. If you’re a former Smithereen returning for Homecoming, I’m sure walking around town is going to trigger a flood of memories from your time here. Remember that you’re always welcome back. If you’re a current resident, I encourage you to join us in showing off the very best of our community. Even in a Town as diverse and engaged as ours, I trust there’s one thing on which we all agree: this place is awesome. Have fun at Homecoming.

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Point of View The real cost of Enbridge

Reader appalled at errors in newspaper Editor: I’m curious, isn’t the job of the Editor to do the editing? Every week I read the paper and I’m continually appalled about the mistakes I find. Especially when you read an article about one of our town folks. The name in the article and the caption for the photo has spelling errors... please check it before you send it to the printers. I personally think it is not only embarrassing for the individual written about, but for our town as well. Thank you. Christine Holahan Smithers

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arena. I am wanting to voice some concerns/ opinions on the above mentioned subjects. In regards to the new bike racks, I find them to be a total waste of my tax dollars. First, they have, for the most part, been placed in the most awkward locations. I am noticing that a lot of people are using the sign posts to lock up their bikes and the new bike racks are empty. Only two bikes can be placed on the rack at a time so if more people want

to use it they need to find another one which, to me, is very inconvenient. I am all for making Smithers more bike friendly but how about pedestrian friendly as well? The lack of sidewalks or the fact that there are sidewalks that just suddenly end into oblivion make it unsafe for pedestrians to get around properly. How about making it safer for pedestrians, as well! I do believe that Smithers has a bylaw regarding unkempt premises and yet

I see so, so many places where there is grass that is up to two feet tall and junk everywhere, just a general mess. Can something be done about this? Our town is a beautiful place and we get a lot of visitors and they should be able to say that we have a clean, beautiful town. People should take pride in their property, whether they own it, rent it, etc. There was a vote a number of years ago about whether or not the people of Smithers wanted a

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second sheet of ice. I voted no, at the time, as I am not a user of the arena nor will I be in the future. The new council seems to have forgotten this as they went ahead and made the decision to go ahead with a second sheet of ice. I do understand that those citizens who want the second sheet of ice did fundraising, etc. and I give a tip of the hat to them for doing this great endeavour. My concern is this: I voted no and therefore I do not wish any of my tax dollars to go toward this project. I am hoping that all the funding for maintenance and upkeep of the new arena will be totally funded by user fees, donations and fundraising. So, that has been my rant and I appreciate the newspaper for allowing me to voice my opinion! Sincerely, Ineke deJong Telkwa

hree representatives from Enbridge visited Smithers last week to answer questions about the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline from town council and concerned citizens. They towed the company line and regurgitated prepared answers that didn’t need to stand the weight of criticism because of the short time frame available. Their overriding message to the 100 or so in attendance was that Enbridge had to look out for the greater good, for the needs and voices of all Canadians, not just those in the Northwest, who are vehemently opposed to the pipeline, or those in all of B.C., who are overwhelmingly opposed to oil tankers off the Pacific coast. Their noblesse oblige argument that, though a portion of Canadians on the West Coast may be opposed, the job creation and tax revenue will benefit all Canadians,. is just corporate greed under the veil of ill thought out utilitarianism. Setting aside job creation, because most of the jobs are short term and the two hundred or so long term ones that are promised are not exactly the New Deal, tax revenues are Enbridge’s dangling carrot. Under the recent proposal that was rejected by Premier Christy Clark, B.C. would have received approximately $6 billion over 30 years, or roughly $40 per citizen, per year. Nothing to scoff at, but not exactly untold riches either. But this vast sum fails to take into account the economic risk that British Columbians have to assume in the event of a spill from the pipeline or a tanker. According to a recent SFU study by Dr. Thomas Gunton, the risk is palpable. Gunton estimates that if the Northern Gateway pipeline goes through, the chance of a marine tanker spill off the Pacific coast is between 95.3 and 99.9 percent. Though any corporation deemed responsible for a spill is on the hook for the cleanup costs, there are always untended consequences that affect the bottom line. It’s prioritizing one industry over another. An example: in the event of a major spill, who will cover the cost the losses to B.C.’s $14 billion a year tourism industry? (An industry that dwarfs the $220 million revenue from the gateway pipeline). Corporations are never anxious to pay of unquantifiable, ancillary costs. Their responsibility is to the bottom line, not the residents of B.C. Take the 2010 B.P. spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It cost the company $5 billion in fines. Those fines accounted for roughly one quarter of the $23 billion dollars the Gulf tourist industry lost in the year after the spill. Not surprising, B.P. is still fighting to pay as little as possible. Ancillary costs are never talked about because they are difficult to define and hard to foresee. But in the event of a disaster, someone has to pay for them, and, rest assured, it’s the citizens of British Columbia that will pick up most of the tab. Nolan Kelly, The Interior News

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Council agrees to look at homelessness By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Winter may be the furthest thing away from the minds of most in the community, but advocacy groups working on behalf of Smithers’ most vulnerable residents are now trying to find a temporary solution to address homelessness. Melanie Monds, on behalf of Positive Living North and the Smithers Action Group,

attended the July 23 Town of Smithers council meeting to request a special gathering with councillors to discuss the issue. “We’ve identified this as a huge problem but we don’t know what the solution is,” Monds said. “It’s not about reacting, it’s about finding solutions and inviting people into the dialogue. “We’re in crisis mode. What are we going to do this coming winter?

New owners for Smithers Mall By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Mall has changed hands. As of mid-July, Adam Battistelli of newly-formed Smithers Mall Holdings, has taken over as the owner of the building. Battistelli is a director of Vancouverbased Capital West Mortgage Inc.’s Real Estate Property Group. The Smithers Mall has been almost empty for years and last February lost its largest tenant, Zellers. Currently, only Scotiabank and the new B.C. Liquor Store call the mall home. While unsure of exactly what will be done with the mall, Battistelli said he will be working to breathe new life into the building. “It’s a big acquisition and there’s a process we have to go through as far as building a business

plan,” he said. “I have had discussions with the mayor and we are planning a revitalization of the mall. “What it will look like, I don’t know.” According to Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association economic development officer Allan Stroet, having the B.C. Liquor Store recently relocate to the mall helped to make it a more attractive investment. “For a long time, it wasn’t the most desirable property,” Stroet said. “The liquor store really helped change that, being the draw it is.” With the new owners in place, Stroet said he has been trying to play matchmaker to assist in filling the once-vibrant shopping centre. “My part has been to connect potential retailers with Adam,” he said.

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“What’s our interim plan?” Council set aside time on Sept. 3 for the meeting to take place. “This is a pressing issue,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “As a community, there has to be something we can do and we at least need to commit to sitting down and working with the other service providers to figure out what a temporary approach is.” In addition to town council, other agencies will also be invited to the meeting

so a community plan can be formulated, Monds said. A 2005 report done by the Smithers Community Services Association, Is There a Better Way? estimated Smithers’ homeless population at about 250 people. The Smithers Action Group Association, an off-shoot of the Smithers Action Group, is currently working on a proposal to build housing, with support services, to address Smithers’ homelessness issue.

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Donaldson back in riding after summer session By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Despite the fact the B.C. Legislature only sat for 17 days since the May provincial election, Stikine NDP MLA Doug Donaldson said he was pleased with what he was able to get accomplished. “It was a pretty productive session from an Official Opposition point of view,” Donaldson said. Some of the issues raised by the MLA include the need for a shuttle bus along Highway 16, the wheelchair tax and therapeutics initiative as well as what he calls the “ridiculous Kitwanga Sawmill situation.” “At one point in June, they were starving for logs and at exactly the same time, the government was giving permits to have new logs exported, just kilometres from the mill,” Donaldson said.

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“I don’t know how that fits in with their jobs plan but it doesn’t seem to make any sense if you want local employment.” More recently, Donaldson said he has spent countless hours speaking to government ministers about their budget estimates. Once again, Donaldson raised the issue of having permanent funding for Northwest Community College’s School of Exploration and Mining “The minister was very understanding and agreed to work with me toward that,” he said. “If you don’t keep the focus on these issues it’s the tendency of government to let them slide.”

With the summer session complete, Donaldson has a brief respite from his government duties and plans to spend some time camping and hiking before getting back on the road to meet with First Nations contacts across B.C. in his new Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation critic role. The current provincial government schedule has the legislators coming back to sit in October, which is something Donaldson said he wants to hold the Liberals to. “I’m hoping the government sees the importance of being in the Legislature,” Donaldson said. “That’s what we were elected to do.”

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WestJet coming to Terrace By Amara Janssens Smithers/Interior News

Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he didn’t believe the announcement of WestJet moving into the region will negatively affect passenger numbers at Smithers Regional Airport. “I hope people in Smithers continue to use our airport,” Bachrach said. “I think we deliver a great service. We’re putting a lot of energy into our airport, making sure it remains competitive within the region, both through the terminal expansion and the work we’re doing with industrial lands and the

marketing project.” Last week, WestJet announced they will be offering direct flights between Vancouver and Terrace beginning in November. The twice-daily flights on WestJet’s newest Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft will be offered as of Nov. 25, according to the announcement, jointly released by Terrace’s Northwest Regional Airport and WestJet. The growth of natural resources and development in the region drove the decision to bring in the new flights, said WestJet, which also noted the diverse economic projects around the region.

WestJet’s Fort St. John flight was one of the first destinations announced for the Encore service launched in February of this year providing service to and from smaller communities in B.C. The announcement could add up to lower prices for passengers. “We’re seeing some great prices for Vegas and Mexico this winter,” Diane Francis, owner of Uniglobe Courtesy Travel in Terrace, said. The biggest way the service is reducing travel costs is the elimination of overnighting in Vancouver, Francis explained. -With files from Ryan Jensen

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Chronicles of Smithers celebrates 100 years New book covers major events in town’s history By Amara Janssens Smithers/Interior News

The scandals, major events and developments that at one time rocked Smithers during the last century have been laid out in a book by the Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society to mark the community’s Centennial. “We came across a lot of shocking stuff,” said genealogist Joan Warmerdam who sits on the board of the BVGS and was one of seven who worked on The Chronicles of Smithers Our 100th Anniversary. Such incidents include a doctor who was found to be a murderer, accidents involving the family shotgun, as well as several weather disasters. “It’s all in the book,” Warmerdam said. Some of the creators shared their favourite stories outlined in the historical record, including a bank robbery, the “Weekend from Hell,” and extreme weather events that have happened in Smithers’ 100-year history. Tracey Groot said Smithers’ first and only bank robbery to date took place in 1932. In this single incident a man from Quick stole $500. Immediately after the robbery he was chased by police, could not get away and was subsequently jailed. Warmerdam explained the infamous “Weekend from Hell” that occurred during Easter weekend of 1960. This weekend Smithers declared a local state of emergency after almost everything that could go wrong happened all at once and created a weekend that no one could forget. An ice jam destroyed a bridge, and then the water pump for the town’s water supply broke, followed by the sewer system backing up. However, the biggest and most reoccurring problem Smithereens dealt with, according to the creators of

Melody Reitsma proudly displays the efforts of seven members of the Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society, The Chronicles of Smithers our 100th Anniversary.

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the book, were the perpetual fires that continually destroyed businesses and homes during the early part of the last century. “Fire was one of the number one issues,” explained Groot, and also said an entire section of the book is dedicated to fire related issues. “It could have happened at any time.” Main Street suffered most of the fires, as businesses, much like today, were made of timber and were built side-by-side. Because of the numerous fires sending the town up

in smoke in the early 1930s, Smithers adopted their first fire hall on Fourth Ave., where the CIBC sits today. Despite having a fire station, Groot explained that the fire fighting equipment was less than sufficient and remained that way for more than a decade. Two of the most significant fires to destroy Main Street were in 1944 and 1945. In May 1944, a fire originating from a coffee pot in the Blue Goose Cafe, engulfed the businesses and spread down the Main Street corridor. In total the fire wiped out 10 businesses,

as the story said there were not enough women, men and equipment to extinguish the fire. A second devastating fire occurred less than a year after the first major fire, in April 1945. Main Street also suffered heavy loss as eight businesses were destroyed. In this case, the firefighters faced a water shortage in the hoses, adding to the fast-spreading nature of the blaze. In the span of one year, the town suffered more than $300,000 worth of damages due

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to fire, affecting the businesses of 18 merchants. Miraculously no one perished in any of these fires, Groot stated. A group of seven individuals organized by the Smithers Genealogical Society, and initiated by Tracy Groot have been diligently working on the creation of this book for some time. Groot began this process in October 2011 of compiling research, sifting through microfilm and accessing old The Interior News articles from the past 100 years. The other six individuals: Joan Warmerdam, Melody Reitsma, Barb Perry, Dian Cromer and Dirk Mendel, joined the team last autumn. The hardest part of compiling the book, the group said, was to decide what to include and what not to. “We were really careful as to what we put in,” Groot said, as they did not want to include anything offensive, or anything too scandalous that has happened recently. They also decided to organize the book by categories instead of chronologically, including a section dedicated to Smithers involvement in world events, sports, as well as prominent people. Mendel said he worked on the layout of the 241-page book every day, as he was responsible for design, photos and layout. “To get something out like this is pretty amazing,” Mendel said. The Chronicles of Smithers Our 100th Anniversary, will be on sale for $40 at the Centennial Reception Centre (Smithers Legion), from Friday, Aug. 2, to Saturday, Aug. 10. The official launch is next Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the Smithers Public Library. “It’s a book that should last as a text for 40 years,” Warmerdam said.

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The Smithers Centennial homecoming festivities will keep you busy all week long with events and activities for all ages. “The first thing I would say is that I hope everyone recognizes this Centennial belongs to us,” Centennial Committee chair Gladys Atrill. The celebrations begin on the evening of Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. with the dedication and renaming of the Legacy Stage and Park, but the real action gets into full swing on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 12 p.m. with the opening ceremonies at the Legacy

Stage. The lineup includes guest speakers, entertainers and an appearance from the great granddaughter of the man Smithers was named after, Claire Ackroyd. At 8 p.m., local musician Mark Perry takes the stage for the Street Dance party. On Aug. 4 there’s a Swiss picnic at Hugs Farm to celebrate the history of Swiss immigrants and their descendants in the Bulkley Valley. The potluck dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $10. The Swiss Club will provide the sausages, buns and drinks, but attendees are asked to bring a salad or side. Also on the 4th, the All Aboard Vintage Fashion show will feature an historic display of Smithers

fashion over the past 100 years, as well as music and skits. Tickets are $5. Family Day on Aug. 5 will have games, face painting, clowns and a balloon man. Festivities kick off at 8 a.m. with a community pancake breakfast served by the Smithers Town Council on Main Street, followed shortly after by the Willie Wimple Kidz show on the Legacy stage. The following day you can check out the All Aboard Vintage museum’s historical collection at the curling rink with their eclectic display of mementos, clothing and furniture from Smithers’ past.

Your Valley Dairies Looking LOOKING to TO the THE Future FUTURE Tom Vandenberg emigrated from Holland in 1951 and began his life in the valley operating a small sawmill. Yet his love was for farming and after convincing Margaret to join him they started their farming operation as a beef and chicken ranch in 1960 but it wasn’t long before they switched it over to a more financially financially viable dairy operation. During this time they also raised 5 sons and one daughter on the family farm on Good Rd, between Telkwa and Smithers. In 1986 three of their sons took over the operation and as of today Warren and Rick with their families look after operation which currently has 95 to 100 Holstein cows on some 900 acres. “In the world there are three kinds of people, those who steal to get, those who work to get and those who work to get to give”. The last people mentioned in this quote Vandenberg’s

find find are the type of people that really make Smithers a special place to live and raise their families. Over the years they have seen the community come together for each other time and time again and have been blessed to be able to lend their whole hearted assistance with many local boards and projects. It is important to them and they respect others who do the same what ever their reasons are, God, Family or Community. Smithers has been a great place to raise their families and the farm life has been a great way to instill a strong work ethic and feeling of responsibility in their children even at a young age, all the while still being close nit and having a lot of fun along the way. Many of their children are stepping out into the community with Jamie at the Credit Union, Kristi at the BV Vet Clinic, Janessa nursing at the Hospital, Rebecca managing a tutoring program, Hannah working at Safeway, and Abby

left to right are Warren his wife Jenny, sons Dan and Rudy, daughter Hannah; not pictured are Kristi Kristyand andJamie Jamie

Wednesday, August 7th is a great day to come down to the Legacy Stage and check out some live music. Smithereen Emilyn Stam and her Western European Folk band, Té will headline the lineup. If you can’t make it on Wednesday, local musicians will play in and around town throughout the week. On the the 8th, there’s a celebrity hockey game at the Smithers Civic Centre. Some CIHL all-stars from around the league will go head-tohead with a collection of celebrity players, a list that includes local legends Dan Hamhuis and brothers Jim and Joe Watson, former NHL first team all-star Charlie Simmer and former

Canucks’ top pick Dennis Ververgaert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $15. Friday the 9th is a great opportunity to go and check out the 100 years, 100 artists exhibit at the Smithers Art Gallery. From 6-9 p.m. they’ll host a wine and these gala to kick off the month long display. Throughout the year, local artists have picked a year out of the last century and created a piece of art with it in mind. The week comes to a close on Saturday the 10th, with homecoming parade. It’s an old fashioned walking parade, that invites everyone in town to come and participate. There will be music all day, and a

A Project of your Bulkley Valley Dairy Association and the Interior News helping on the farm. The family’s philosophy is grounded on faith in God and in thethe infact the fact that they that they should should feel more feel more like stewards like stewof ards theofland the land than than owners owners has really has really been brought home to them in the last couple of years. “It seems like we just took over” and now the next generation has come along, the realization comes that what ever you have has been given to you by God and is only yours to be a steward over for a little while. With this in mind one of the more important aspects of dairy farming is succession planning and Warren with wife Jenny and business partners / brother Rick and wife Kathleen have been looking toward the upcoming transition with sons Dan, Nathan, and Rudy showing some definite definite interest towards taking over. With the benefit benefit of agricultural agricultural college college education education along along with forward thinking the operation of

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dance to wrap things up at 8 p.m. in the Glenwood Hall. The homecoming hospitality centre is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion all week long. Anyone can stop by to pick up some souvenirs, buy the homecoming program or just to find out what’s going on each day. “I think its going to be so interesting, getting to watch people come home and visit, maybe run into people they haven’t seen in years,” Atrill added. “That’s what this is about, we should just get out there, as Smithereens and celebrate.” Check out the full program in this week’s newspaper.

the farm as it is will stand the boys in good stead as the industry and the farm evolve. For example Vandenberg dairy is already planning increased grain production along with their hay crop. The herd is radio collared allowing for computerized feeding and heat monitoring. This allows for quick efficient efficient action to be taken for example when indications of ill health or estrus are present. Breeding is high tech too with sexed semen now being used in the artificial artificial insemination program which makes for a much larger percentage of heifers to be gestated. With a recent expansion to the milking barn and a move towards diversificadiversification to include beef cattle and a look at meat sheep there will be many options available to the upcoming owner / operators. But the reasons for doing what they do don’t depend on technological advances or monetary gain, no, they are up held by a deep seated Christian faith and love of caring for one another and contributing to the betterment of the valley. What better way to celebrate Smithers’ 100th Anniversary.

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McCammon welcoming old friends back By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Pat McCammon has witnessed firsthand many of the advancements Smithers has made since incorporating as a town in 1913. The lifelong Smithers resident, now 88, has nothing but fond memories of growing up in the Bulkley Valley. She remembers when most of what is now the town site was nothing but brush and swamp. She spent much of her youth acting, dancing and singing, she said. McCammon had five sisters and two brothers. “I had a wonderful time growing up here,” McCammon said. McCammon’s family has been in Smithers since the very early days of the town. Her father, Ernest Hann, took a $11 boat ride from Seattle to Prince Rupert and then travelled to Houston for work, partially by paddlewheeler from Hazelton. In September of 1913, he walked into Smithers from Houston to look for work. “What a mess it was,” said McCammon of her father’s first impression of what was to become Smithers. In 1914, McCammon’s parents, Ernest and Addie were married at what is now known as the Old Church. Her family built a home on Broadway Ave. soon after. Over the years, Ernest worked as a carpenter, butcher, undertaker, bridge builder and for CNR. He also volunteered with such Smithers’ institutions as the school board, rod and gun club, Masonic

Pat McCammon shows off one of the outfits that will be featured in the Vintage Fashion Show that will be held on Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Roi Theatre.

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lodge and the fall fair board. An avid historian, Ernest also played a major role in establishing the Bulkley Valley Museum. “He really did dedicate his life to the history of the Bulkley Valley,” McCammon said. As a teenager during the Second World War, McCammon and her friends would meet the

troop trains at the railway station, often meeting the men they would later marry. During this time, a young Air Force man named Okley caught McCammon’s eye and they began writing letters to one another once he left Smithers. They married in 1945 and only briefly moved away, to Edmonton,

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until the end of the Second World Warar. “Jasper Ave. was just wild,” she said. “Oh, I can just picture it. People were blowing off horns and lighting firecrackers. It was something else. “We just couldn’t even sleep that night.”

Because of her love for Smithers, McCammon has been very involved in organizing the Centennial celebrations as a member of the reception committee. She was also a part of the town’s 50th and 75th anniversary celebrations. “It’s going to be a great week,” she said.

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Smithers 100th Birthday Homecoming Week. Look on pages B5, 6, 15, & 16 in this week’s paper for a schedule events. Retrospective: placed-based connections by Sheila Karrow at the Smithers Art Gallery. July 10 to Aug. 3. Sheila’s compositions of the natural world are finely painted in a realist style. Contact the Art Gallery for more information 250-847-3898. Celebrity Hockey Game Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Tickets $15 at Total Floors. In benefit to BV Health Care and Hospital Foundation. More information on page A16. Charity Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Smithers Golf & Country Club. Autograph Session Friday, 6-8 p.m. In benefit to BV Health Care and Hospital Foundation. More information on page A16. BV Farmers Market in the Central Park Building Parking Lot every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dmitri Cody, dmitricody@gmail.com

BV Museum Exhibits throughout the summer. Smithers Culture Crawl, stop by to get your copy of the brochure. Centennial Celebrations, Growing Our Own: A History of Agriculture in the Bulkley Valley. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telkwa Museum Exhibits throughout the summer. 100 years of the Telkwa BBQ back for this season. More added to the permanent displays including maps from 1866 showing how the Telegraph lines opened up the Bulkley Valley. Open until the first week in September 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Phone for special tours of the museum and the 103-year-old St. Stephen’s Church. 250-8469642. Catholic Women’s League meetings every second Tuesday of the month September to June at 7 p.m. at the St. Joe’s Church. Smithers Community Band practices in the SSS Band Room. Call 250-847-2187 or 250-847-2340 for info. New members welcome.

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Gracing the Alpenhorn Dirty Grace, left to right, Chris, Beth, Jesse and Marley brought their blend of folk-blues-hiphop fusion to the Alpenhorn Pub last Thursday before taking their talents to the Kispiox Valley Music Festival.

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Harmonettes and Sundowners Both groups a part of Smithers’ rich musical history By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

Ask anybody in the Bulkley Valley who knows a bit about the musical history of the area and you’re bound to hear Harmonettes and The Sundowners crop up in the conversation. While the former began as a fun way to pass the time at St. Joseph’s School circa 1959 the latter most certainly had no such Glee Club genesis. The Harmonettes did blossom out of a school group, however, after pianist and teacher Carl Spicer held a Saturday practice at St. Joe’s. Before too long a number of girls were partaking in the weekend

sing-a-longs and within a year formed a school glee club under the instruction of a Sister Mary Andrew in 1960. The initial Harmonettes were 22 members in all: Charlotte, Mary Ann and Trudy Adomeit, Corrie Bazil, Mary Brinkac, Jean, Judy and Lorraine Calderwood, Elizabeth and Rosemary Duff, Sandra Haubrick, Judy Hidber, Tina Konst, Rita Maillot, Carol and Joan Miller, Sharon Morris, Diane O’Neill, Gerry Silver, Dora and Jane Sikkes and Glenda and Lorraine Spicer. The group’s first big trip was in 1967, when they travelled to the Montreal Expo, where they would also reconnect with Sister Mary Andrew,

who had left Smithers the year previous to teach in Ontario. Terri-Ann Barge doesn’t quite remember the Harmonettes, but her mother, Marge, was one of the chaperones on the Expo ‘67 trip. Barge’s father played guitar to accompany the Harmonettes on occasion. Barge also remembers a group called the Sundowners because her father Vern played with the band wherever they traveled for years, she said. “They had various iterations into the 1980s,” Terri-Ann said. Sundowners through the years included Joe L’Orsa, Ted and Stephen Middleton and Teddy Kennedy, among others. Despite being a touring

The Harmonettes with Sister Mary Andrew, left, in Kitimat for a Christmas television show performance on CFTK in 1965.

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band for many years there was no studio work. “They never put out albums,” Terri-Ann said. “They were very popular in the northwest.” The Sundowners

and Harmonettes were carrying on in the footsteps of such acts as the John Gray Band and the Smithers Community Band, who played during the 1920s and 1930s.

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Té bringing folk music and dance to Centennial By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Emilyn Stam’s Té quartet is bringing its unique brand of Balfolk music and dance to Smithers for Centennial celebrations. “I thought it would be cool to bring a piece of the old country into Smithers as we celebrate 100 years,” Stam, who was born and raised in Smithers, said. Té is comprised of Stam on fiddle and three others she met while studying in Holland — Niek van Uden (accordion), Sander van der Schaaf (guitar) and Conny Essbach (clarinet). Balfolk music and dance is based on traditional folk dances from France, Stam

explained. It is very popular in Western Europe and Stam said she is attempting to give the genre exposure in Canada. “The music for these types of dances can range from being very traditional to music that doesn’t sound like it should be in folk music, like electronic and rock,” she said. “The theme of our band is sort of mad hatter, tea party, Alice in Wonderland, things are a little bit crazier than they should be.” Besides headlining the Legacy Stage on the night of Aug. 7, Té is also hosting a series of Balfolk music and dance workshops on Aug. 6 and 7. The dance workshops are free and open to anyone in the

community, while the music workshops are being held for a fee. “The idea is people will know how to do the dances when we do our big set on Wednesday night,” Stam said. Té’s workshops are: Balfolk Dance: Western European Folk Dance. Aug. 6, 2-3 p.m. and Aug. 7, 1-3 p.m., Legacy Park Stage; Western European Balfolk Dance Tune Workshop: Melody Instruments, Aug. 6, 10-11a.m. at The Old Church (Suggested $10/student donation) and Western European Balfolk Dance Tune Workshop: Accompaniment Instruments, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Old Church (Suggested $10/ student donation).

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Celebrity golf and hockey a homecoming highlight By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The 22nd annual Smithers Celebrity Golf tournament is just around the corner and with Centennial celebrations in full swing, this year’s edition will feature a few extras events for the crowd. Festivities kick off on Aug. 8 with a celebrity hockey game at the Smithers Civic Centre. Some CIHL all-stars from around the league will go head-to-head with a collection of celebrity players, a list that includes local legends Dan Hamhuis and brothers Jim and Joe Watson, former NHL first team all-star Charlie Simmer and former Canucks’ top pick Dennis Ververgaert. It’s the first celebrity hockey game the event organizers have held in more than a decade. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $15. So far, the game is about 70 per cent sold out, but there will be tickets available at the door. Fans will also get a chance to play with the pros. A $20 donation to the Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation on the Smithers Celebrity Golf website enters you into a draw for one of the two spots available. The following day, a few

Manny Malhotra, left, was one of the special guests at the 2012 Smithers Celebrity Golf tournament.

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businesses around town will hold celebrity autograph sessions. Starting at 10 a.m., Glacier Toyota, Frontier Chrysler, Coast Mountain GM and the Bulkley Valley Credit Union will host concurrent, hour-long sessions with the celebrities. The businesses will take donations

for charities and have photo ops as well. Quite a few non-sports celebrities have also made the trip up this year. Some of the headliners include Hilary Farr and David Visentin from Love it or List it, and Steve Darling, from Global News and CKNW.

“They’ve asked me before, but the weekend always conflicted with another event I was at,” said Darling. “But this year the dates worked out. I’m really excited to come up here and see this part of the province. I hear it’s a very well run, professional event, and the weather is supposed to be

good. My golf game is good, my hockey, not so much.” Event organizer Kent Delwisch had no trouble finding willing celebrity participants. “Every year some of the celebrities tell us they would like to come back,” said Delwisch. “They have a great time, then they tell friends and word of mouth gets around.” The golf tournament begins on Saturday morning, with the celebrities arriving at the golf course via Canadian Helicopter. The shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m., and should finish in the early evening. Once the round is finished, the golf club will host a banquet at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction. There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, including Dan Hamhuis’ personal Canucks tickets, that come with a dressing room tour and a package trip to Vancouver, a similar Flyers package donated by the Watson’s, a trip to watch the Seahawks in Arizona, Super Bowl tickets and a bevy of signed and framed jerseys. The public is welcome to come to the auction if they aren’t playing in the tournament. Over the last two years the event has raised more than $90,000 for charities in the Smithers area.

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Special Olympics athletes Jay Cody, left, Laura Strauss and Alison Norman competed at provincials earlier this month.

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Strauss leads athletes onto provincial podium By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Three Special Olympics athletes from Smithers competed at the B.C. provincials in Langley early in July, returning home with a slew of medals for their efforts. Laura Strauss was the big winner, taking gold in the long jump and the 100 and 200-metre dashes and bronze in the shotput. Strauss is one of four athletes from B.C. that will move on to compete in the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrook, Quebec, from August 2-17 of this year. “I was hoping to get some medals,” Strauss said. “But I was more worried about getting

“I was more worried about getting personal bests,” -Laura Strauss

personal bests.” Alison Norman competed in four events, the 100, 200, and 400-metre dashes and the shot-put. She won bronze in the shot-put. Jay Cody was part of a bowling team that also featured three athletes from Terrace. The foursome bowled 62 over average, eventually winning the silver medal and Cody bowled a personal best during the competition. The athletes have

been training hard all spring and summer, two to three times a week at Smithers Secondary School. The event was the most well attended provincial championships in B.C. history, with 1,100 athletes taking part. The athletes are coached by Aleila Miller, Elize Strauss and Jeanie Cramer. “We had so much fun,” coach and parent Elize Strauss said. “It was a wonderful experience.”

This year, Wetzin’kwa Community Forest surpassed its millionth tree planted. (In fact, as you read this, we’re approaching 1.6 million.) It’s a milestone that wouldn’t have been possible without the careful planning that goes into harvesting and replanting. Deciding what areas to harvest is a balancing act, interweaving various values to create a sustainable forest that offers employment, recreation and culture. The next time you enter a clearing that wasn’t there before, consider the following steps, all of which went into choosing this location. Pre-harvest planning happens year round in the Silvicon offices in Smithers. Forest planners begin by taking into account existing planning documents—the Wetzin’kwa Forest Stewardship Plan, Bulkley Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) and Bulkley Sustainable Resource Management Plan (SRMP)—as well as the spread of mountain pine beetle. In spring, a broad level overview is done to identify areas newly infested with mountain pine beetle. Dead stands not only increase wildfire hazard and create safety hazards as infested trees deteriorate and eventually fall, but can also impact hydrological processes potentially leading to changes in groundwater storage, water yield and peak flows. Once a decision to harvest is made, management of other values such as visual impact, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, hydrology, fisheries, water quality, recreation and cultural heritage is built into harvest plans.

Wildlife habitat is just one variable considered during harvest planning. The community forest also provides habitat for that wide-ranging species known as the recreationalist. Maintaining and enhancing areas for hiking, biking, skiing and other outdoor activities is high priority and Wetzin’kwa consults with recreation groups before harvesting close to trails. Wetzin’kwa’s annual allowable cut is 30,000 cubic metres, but how much of this is cut within a particular year depends on demand, as a portion can be held over for future years. The community forest is also in the midst of a five-year uplift, or increase in harvesting in order to remove infested, dead or high-hazard pine, of an additional 65,000 cubic metres per year (for a total of 95,000 cubic metres). In the fall, Wetzin’kwa will be ordering pine, spruce and balsam trees from local nurseries for its planting program in the following spring and summer. Once the ground is frozen, you’ll begin to hear the sound the trucks hauling. And the process begins again.

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Royal Canadian Legion - Burger Night 6 - 7 pm Dedication of Legacy Stage & Park 7:30 pm Valley Youth Fiddlers 8:30-10:30 pm Non-Prophet Society August 3 - saturday 9 am - 7pm Homecoming Hospitality Centre Backcountry Horsemen - Northwest Chapter, Centennial 8 - 12 noon BV Farmers Market Various times Walkabout with Monty Moose 10 am Chicken Creek 11 am Talisker 11 am Shogun Martial Arts School 12 - 4 pm Hudson Bay Mountain - Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Top Barbecue 12 noon Smithers Centennial 2013 Homecoming Opening Ceremonies - guest speakers and entertainers 1 pm Local Vocals 2 - 4 pm B V Dairymen - Ice Cream Booth - 10 cents a cone - 100 year old prices 2 pm Neale Bacon & His Crazy Critters 2 pm Flutation 3 pm Cheryl Butler 4 pm Backroads Home 5 pm The Ramos Crew 6 pm Smithers Community Band 8 - 10 pm Street Dance - Mark Perry August 4 - sunday 9 am - 5 pm Homecoming Hospitality Centre 9 am

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Time Event 11 am - 2 pm Run to the Hills - walk/run up the Trail to Town. 12 - 4 pm Hudson Bay Mountain Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Top Barbecue Various times Walkabout with Monty Moose 12 noon Willie Wimple - Kidz Show 1 pm Cheryl Butler 1 pm Shogun Martial Arts School 2 pm Backroads Home 2 pm Flutation 2 pm Backcountry Horsemen NW Chapter - Centennial Ride 2 - 4 pm All Aboard Vintage Fashion Show $5 3 pm Swiss Picnic - $10/person. Bring a salad or dessert 3 pm Shauna Hunter McLean 3 - 5pm ‘Expression Collective’ Francophone World Music 3 - 6 pm Enjoy francophone food, dancing and entertainment. 7 pm Two Flutes & A Violin 7 pm Shauna Hunter McLean 8 - 10 pm Axes of Ego August 5 - Monday 9 am - 5 pm Homecoming Hospitality Centre 8 am

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Community Pancake Breakfast - served by Smithers Town Council 11 - 4 pm Family Day - games, Main Street Blow-ups, Games, music, food 11 am Willie Wimple - Kidz Show Legacy Stage 12 - 4 pm Hudson Bay Mountain Hudson Bay Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Resort Mountain Top Barbecue 12 noon Shauna Hunter McLean Legacy Stage 12 noon Neale Bacon & His Crazy Main Street Walk Critters about 1 pm Forty 2 Legacy Stage 1 pm Local Vocals Moose Hut 2 pm BV Puppets Legacy Stage 2 pm Sweet Harmony Moose Hut 3 pm Hermanos Eclecticos Legacy Stage Various times Walkabout with Monty Moose Main Street 4 pm The Ramos Crew Legacy Stage 7 pm Sweet Harmony Old Church 6:45 pm Duplicate Bridge Pioneer Activity Dessert Evening $5 Centre 8 - 10 pm Marie Perry Legacy Stage MIP Power Trio August 6 - tuesday 9 am – 5 pm Homecoming Hospitality Royal Canadian Centre Legion Banquet Room Date Time Event Location

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Dan Hamhuis is on his way to Calgary, Alberta to join 47 other Team Canada hopefuls on August 25 for an orientation camp for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. This list of players provides an indicator of who Team Canada executives have on their radar for the upcoming Olympic games. “It’s a huge honour to get an opportunity in an Olympic camp,” Hamhuis told The Province last week. “There are so many great Canadian defenceman in the NHL.” With Duncan Keith, Drew Doughty, Shea Weber, P.K. Subban, Kris Letang and Brent Seabrook all virtual locks to make the team, Hamhuis will be in tough to grab one of the last two spots available. However, the fact that Hamhuis is a left-handed shot and that five out of the six players on the

aforementioned list are right-shot defenceman, bodes well for his chances. Aware of this discrepancy, Yzerman has brought in seven left-handed defenceman, who will likely battle for the last two spots. “I do like the idea of having a right and left together, but I don’t think its the end all,” said Yzerman. “Ultimately, the two guys who are playing the best will go out there.” Hamhuis was invited to the 2010 Team Canada Orientation, but he failed to make the team. Over his international career, he’s suited up for two World Junior tournaments and five World Championships. Historically, Team Canada executives love to reward players who have made the sacrifice to come and play for Canada at the World Championships after a long NHL season -- another tick in the Hamhuis column. “Dan’s played on Team Canada, and

he’s been a very good player on the big ice, so his experience is important,” said Yzerman. “He’s a reliable guy, very good defensively, his mobility, shot-blocking ability and hockey sense make him a candidate for this team. “ And with the tournament taking place on international ice, mobility and skating ability will be at a premium. Those are both qualities Hamhuis has in spades. The orientation won’t feature any on-ice practices or workouts; the players will spend most of their time in the classroom, going over systems and what to expect when they get there. The roster deadline is December 31st of this year, though the team is expected to be announced before then. Hamhuis will be joined at the orientation camp by fellow Canuck Roberto Luongo, who backstopped the 2010 team to gold.

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Kaleb Gorbahn and Nathan Cachia attended two of the biggest amateur events on the golfing calendar earlier this month, the B.C. Junior Championship at the Revelstoke Golf Club and the B.C. Amateur Championship in the Columbia Valley. Both made the cut at each event. Gorbahn carded rounds of 79-72-8177 at the Juniors and 75-75-73-74 at the Amateurs, putting him in 59th place, and 45th place, respectively. “I felt like I played really well throughout both tournaments,” Gorbahn said. “The scores weren’t as good as they should have been, but I can’t complain. I was playing against some of the best young

players in B.C. and Canada.” Cachia’s numbers were similar, he shot a 79-73-80-76, 308 at the Juniors and a 72-75-8176, 304 at the amateurs, good enough for 55th and 68th place. “I had a few rough holes, here and there,” Cachia said. “And those dropped me down a little bit, but, overall, I thought I played well.” Their numbers put the Smithers Golf and Country Club in a tie for 13th place in the provincial team competition at the Juniors and 7th at the Amateurs. “The quality of both the tournaments they were playing in was the best I’ve ever seen,” coach Dana Gorbahn said. “Both of them played absolutely amazing.” For his efforts, Kaleb also earned a spot at the Canadian

Men’s Amateur Championship, which takes place at the Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, from Aug. 4-9. The competition is more than a century old and considered the most prestigious amateur tournament in the country. “Right now, my goal is to make the cut,” Gorbahn said. “There are 260 players in the tournament, and the top 70 make the cut.” Gorbahn is heading into Grade 12 this year and is currently in talks with Brigham Young University about a golf scholarship in 2014. Cachia is a year ahead of Gorbahn and was recently named Athlete of the Year at Smithers Secondary in his final year of high school. He will swing his clubs for Rocky Mountain College this fall on a golfing scholarship.

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You arrived on a Wednesday, the same day as I And welcomed the world, from a slap came a cry We grew up together but yet still apart Of the day.... I’m not sure, you captured my heart We wed in the spring, in the dawn of new life I still cherish that day, I made you my wife My life on the road, you made each place home But too many days, and nights all alone A lifetime we shared, in both good times and bad Through laughter, and tears in times that were sad You always gave of yourself to family and friends To all that you knew, your love never ends You left on a Friday, while still in my arms A promise ... I failed, to keep you from harm The white rose you gave me, has withered and dried Although it is gone, your memories, have not died I still see you in kindness of both Jay and Phil Reminding me often, you remain with us still I hear you in voice, when stories are told Bringing me back to memories of old I feel you in hugs, from both Tosh and Toan Of those long missed, that I had once known I smell you in fragrance of flowers so sweet Of gardens well kept, where we used to meet A year now has come, and one now has past Still, my love for you will continue to last And should I see you tomorrow, it’s easy to say My life had been good, YOU made it that way No more shall I write for all those to see My thoughts I will keep, them now just for me I miss you now, as I always will My comfort is knowing.... YOU REMAIN WITH US STILL Thank you for sharing your life with me, Dolores. I miss you and look forward to the day when we meet again. There is so much I NEED to tell you. Love, Bernie

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Congratulations Smithers. Here is looking towards the future!

The Aug. 4 Run to the Hills begins at the outrun on Zobnick Rd. and goes to the top of Hudson Bay Mountain.

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Run to the Hills a personal challenge By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

As part of the Centennial homecoming celebrations this week, Smithers will host the inaugural Run to the Hills fundraiser on Aug. 4. The run/hike begins at the outrun on Zobnick road and follows the 3.8 km Backdoor Trail to the to the top of Hudson Bay mountain. At the top, participants will receive lunch at the Marmot Mansion and a free chairlift ride back to the bottom. Run to the Hills was the brainchild of C.O.B. Bike Shop’s Dave Percy, who saw a similar event held in Terrace. “I wanted to get something like this going in Smithers,” Percy said. “It’s

“It’s basically a test of mettle, open to anyone,” -Dave Percy Run to the Hills organizer

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BV HOME CENTRE basically a test of mettle, open to anyone. One of the goals is to get people from all different levels, sizes and ages to come out.” The Smithers Volunteer Fire Department is presenting the events and C.O.B. Bike Shop is the main sponsor. Cost per entry is $25 with proceeds benefiting the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre. “Come out and challenge yourself, have a goal to build on from year to year, and support a good cause,” Percy said.

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“The Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre does a great job for children in our community as well as other communities and they rely on events like this for their funding.” Percy is hoping this will be the first of many Run to the Hills events. “I would like to keep it going, to make it bigger and better every year. If we get 15-20 people I’ll be stoked, if we get more, great.” To register, contact Dave at 250-847-8977 or drop by C.O.B. Bike Shop.

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Monkman helps team to fifth at Challenge Cup

Thank You Smithers Congratulations on celebrating your 100th anniversary.

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Two northwest female volleyball players have just returned from training and competing for Team BC – a month long selection process that proved northwest players have the chops to compete with the best in the country. “This is huge,” said Terrace Stingers’ U16 coach Carmen Didier, who coaches both players. “Northwest volleyball is coming on strong.” Smithers’ Morgan Monkman was one of 24 players to make the U16 Western Elites, who competed in a championship tournament in Saskatchewan July 19-21 with the western provinces and territories. Also competing was Terrace’s Cassidy Kitchen was one of just 14 athletes to make the U17 team, which ultimately took second against teams from across Canada at the National Team Challenge Cup in Winnipeg, Manitoba July 16-21. The 24 B.C. players were split into two equal teams and ended up playing each other in the quarter finals. “It was super intense,” Monkman said of that game. “Went to the full five sets and the other team ended up winning.” That team went onto win first place, and Monkman’s team placed the highest that they could after losing in the quarter finals, which was fifth, and the only two teams they lost to were the two teams that ended up in the finals. “The actual competition was super neat and a really cool

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Smithers Secondary School student Morgan Monkman just returned from playing volleyball with the Western Elites.

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“ ...[we] were definitely representing the north well,”

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1-800-487-1216 • www.hawkair.ca experience to get to play against players from all across Western Canada, and just to experience a high level of play,” she said. “But the part I especially enjoyed was training with the team in Kamloops, that was super fun.” The team trained four hours a day, and spent the rest of the time together doing goal setting and team building exercises and learning ways to grow as an athlete. Monkman said the experience only solidified her drive to play volleyball at a higher level when she graduates from high school. “I’ve always loved volleyball, and I’ve always had it in my mind that it would be cool to play post-secondary or take it somewhere bigger but after this experience now my passion for it is definitely stronger,” said Monkman, who is going into Grade 11. “During the tryout part in Kamloops we had

college recruitment sessions, so the coaches and ex-B.C. team players would talk to us about the process of college recruitment and what sort of things you should be trying to do. So I have a good picture in my mind.” The experience will open doors for both girls, with the exposure gained by playing at this level – something not always easy when you’re from the more remote areas of B.C. “When I said I was from Smithers no one knew where that was!” Monkman said of her teammates. “It was funny. Me and Cassidy were definitely representing the north well.” And for anyone who wants to see them in action, Kitchen and Monkman, along with Stingers’ captain Preet Bath will be competing in this year’s Mr. Mikes Riverboat Days volleyball tournament this weekend.

From humble beginnings . . .

In the days of the “hungry thirties” a group of 10 farmers felt that they should try to provide a source of finances to meet their needs to pay seasonal expenses (ie seed for planting, haying, costs, baling wires, binders twine & threshing expense.) In the spring of 1941, a credit union was formed. The constitution originally restricted to farmers. The first meeting consisted of 14 people becoming members of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union. A few years later the constitution was changed to read “persons residing within the area drained by the Bulkley River”, establishing a greater area for the members.

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Socially Responsible Investing – the New Ethical Investing

Do you want to make a difference? Is the environment important to you? How about how corporations use their money or treat their people? If so, maybe socially responsible investing (sri) is for you. First, I want to say that it is not ‘green’ investing as used in the 90s. Today, socially responsible investors encourage corporate practices that promote environmental stewardship, consumer protection, human rights, and diversity, as well as community involvement. Some avoid businesses involved in alcohol, tobacco, gambling, pornography, weapons, and/or the military. The areas of concern recognized by the SRI industry can be summarized as environment, social justice, and corporate governance. So if you want to invest in businesses that are trying to make a difference in the environment, treat their workers fairly and help build stronger communities SRI may be right for you. Through SRI you can help make a difference and create a great lifestyle for yourself. Talk to your advisor so she/ he can help you find the right investments that meet your high standards.

GIC *Rates 1 yr 1.9 2 yr 2.06 3 yr 2.2 4 yr 2.35 5 yr 2.65 Above, Rory Boyko in his 454-HP 1965 Beaumont gets ready to race at the Houston Drags on July 20. Below, Hazelton’s Matt Marshall burns some rubber in his 400-HP 1968 Chevy Nova.

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* Subject to change without notice

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Chair Lift Rides & BBQ

Opening weekend Aug. 3rd, 4th & 5th then weekends until Aug. 25th 12 - 4 pm Take in the Mountain Top Views Celebrating Smithers’ 100th

2013 Houston Drags July 20 and 21 King of the Hill Clint Dalla-Vecchia 1969 Chevelle Junior King Tanner Daum Junior Dragster

Gamblers Kris Barnett 1927 t-bucket altered Super Pro Class 1) Kris Barnett 2) Nicholas Gutknecht ‘01 rear-engine dragster

Pro Class 1) Dieca Cooke - 1976 Pontiac Firebird 2) Ken Kapelari 1956 Belair Junior Dragsters 1) Tanner Daum 2) Delany Ribeiro

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I’m proud to help celebrate Smithers’ centennial and Homecoming week. Congratulations for continuing efforts by all to build an inclusive, thriving community. - Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine

recycling ambassadors ElectroRecycle Ambassadors Stephen, left, and Krisandra speak with Earnie Harding, president of the Smithers and Area Recycling Society at the bottle depot on July 25. The ambassadors were in town last week as part of a province-wide tour, encouraging more British Columbians to recycle their small household appliances and power tools. Nolan Kelly photo

Town launches storefront spruce-up grant program A new program from the Town of Smithers called the Smithers Storefront Spruce-Up will help local businesses invest in the aesthetics of their building facades. The program was made possible by a $20,000 grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Business Facade Improvement Program. Starting this fall, Smithers Storefront Spruce-Up will provide businesses with grants of up to 50 per cent of the cost of eligible improvements, to a maximum of $5,000 per building storefront. These grants can be used toward design services, architectural and engineering fees, direct project labour costs, rental of tools and equipment, contractor fees, project materials and supplies. “Smithers is widely known for its character Main Street and downtown, which

are among our most important economic assets,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “By helping local businesses enhance their building facades, this program will bring benefits to the entire community.” Eligible improvements under the program include renovation, restoration and redesign of exterior architectural details, exterior lighting of buildings or signs, doors and doorway openings, windows and window openings, facade cleaning and painting, signs and awnings. “Northern Development is proud to continue to work with communities throughout the region to build a stronger north,” said Evan Saugstad, chairman, Northern Development Initiative Trust. “Like all of our funding programs, the Business Façade Improvement program represents a true partnership

between the NDI and the communities we serve, supporting more vibrant businesses that help drive economic development.” The town is sending letters to all downtown business owners inviting them to apply for grants under the new program. A Facade Improvement Advisory Committee, consisting of a representative from the Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association, Smithers Merchants, Smithers and District Chamber of Commerce and Town of Smithers Advisory Planning Commission, will select the successful grant recipients. Selection criteria includes the quality of the applicant’s design, age and condition of building, impact on the streetscape and the ratio of private to public investment. Information packages are available from the Town of Smithers front desk or at www. smithers.ca.

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Book sales: Chronicles of Old Church Smithers Our 100th Anniversary 1 pm Twisted String Legacy Stage 2 pm Simone Hug & Legacy Stage Sharon Carrington 2 pm Reverend Stevenson Old Church performed by Jim Davidson 2 - 4 pm Roger & Jeannie Husky Stage 3 pm The Pretenders Legacy Stage 4 pm Juanita McIntyre Legacy Stage 5 pm Ringtones Legacy Stage 5 - 7 pm Royal Canadian Legion Royal Canadian Burger Night Legion 6 pm Just Us Band Legacy Stage 6 - 9 pm 100 Years - 100 Artists, Smithers Art Gallery Gala Reception 7 pm Tree Bomb Legacy Stage 8:00 - 8:45 pm No Time Flat Legacy Stage 9 - 11 pm Hillbilly Scrabble Legacy Stage August 10 - saturday 9 - 5 pm Homecoming Hospitality Royal Canadian Centre Legion Banquet Date Time Rooment Location 7:30 - 9 am Homecoming Farewell Royal Canadian Breakfast Legion 8 - 12 noon BV Farmers Market Central Park 9 am Celebrity Golf Tournament Smithers Golf & Country Club 12 - 4 pm 100 Years - 100 Artists Smithers Art Gallery

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12 - 4 pm

Hudson Bay Mountain Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Top Barbecue Homecoming Parade Bicycle Decorating Chicken Creek Homecoming Parade

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort

10 am 11 am 12 noon 1 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 4 pm 4:15 - 5 pm 8 pm

Chandler Park Legacy Stage Chandler Park to Legacy Stage Legacy Stage

Homecoming Closing Ceremony Blockbuster Party Legacy Stage Russ Rosen Band Legacy Stage Sons & Daughters Legacy Stage Leland Klassen Legacy Stage Jim Raddatz Legacy Stage Russ Rosen Band Legacy Stage Dance to: Hillbilly Scrabble, Glenwood Hall Mark Perry & the Alfred Avenue Band & Ole Johnson

August 11 - sunday 9 am BV Backpackers Centennial Hike: Crater Lake 11 am St. Joseph’s Church Thanksgiving Mass and Tea 12 – 4 pm Hudson Bay Mountain Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Top Barbecue

Meet at Safeway Parking Lot St. Joseph’s Church Hudson Bay Mountain Resort

SMITHERS 2013 CELEBRATES FAMILY & KIDS DAY Come & Celebrate an old fashioned Family & Kids Day

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8 am tO 10 am – MAin stREEt by LEgACY PARK 11 AM tO 4 pm – MAin stREEt to ALFRED • Lots of CARnivAL gAMEs • FACE PAinting • stREEt PiCtURE COLORing • Draw your FAvOURitE PiCtURE on the stREEt • CELEBRitY WAtER sPOngE tHROW

PHARMAsAvE’s FAMOUs FisH POnD CLOWns, tHE BALLOOn MAn, MAsCOts, ALPinE AL AnD ALiCE, MOntY MOOsE OLD FAsHiOn PRiCEs on HOt DOgs and OtHER tREAts

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Smithers Centennial 2013 . . . Celebrating our history and our community!

Congratulations to smithereens on the 100th anniversary of our hometown.

Enjoy the new park, stage and the celebration events. stREEt CLOsUREs: Anticipate closures in the Downtown area from Friday, August 3 – saturday, August 10 to allow for Centennial Homecoming Events

JOIN IN THE FUN AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SMITHERS CENTENNIAL

HOMECOMING PARADE SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH, 2013 

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Many thanks!

To the generous and community minded

Chip Run honours Spooner for the funds to purchase bicycle helmets for our “Brains on Wheels” project!

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More than 30 motorcycles rumbled down Hwy 16 from Smithers to Kitwanga Saturday for the Second Annual Chip Run Motorcycle Poker Ride held in memory of Bob Spooner. Spooner was well-liked motorcycle enthusiast who was employed by HostessFrito-Lay for 15 years, delivering chips for the company across the Bulkley Valley. He was just 45 when he passed away July 27, 2011 from lung cancer. “He was just a genuine, caring guy,” Bob’s sister, Lainie Waterhouse, said. “He would take the shirt off his back for perfect strangers. Even when he got sick he still made sure he was looking after everybody else.” Riders made stops along the route, picking up playing cards to complete a poker hand. A dance and silent auction capped off the fundraising event. Last year, $2,000 was raised and this year $3,000 was brought in to be donated to the cancer clinic room at Bulkley Valley District Hospital. When Bob passed away, he asked for memorial donations to go toward purchasing a more comfortable chair for cancer patients to sit in while they receive their treatments. “He was a very

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Nora Spooner, mother of Bob Spooner, takes off to begin the Chip Run on Saturday, on her way to Kitwanga. Bob passed away July 27, 2011 after a short bout with lung cancer. The event, now in its second year, raises money to be donated to the cancer clinic room at Bulkley Valley District Hospital.

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anniversary of Spooner’s death and is a fitting way to remember him, she said. “He was such a good guy and everybody loved him so it’s just great that we can remember him this way,” Nora said. “He was stoic right to the last day and never stopped giving.”

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fragile man when he died and he found sitting was terribly hard,” Nora said. The “Bob Chair,” a state-of-the-art LaZ-Boy recliner, with a commemorative plaque, is now a main feature of the cancer treatment room, Nora said. The ride took place on the second

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his is it! Are you ready? Just imagine, a centennial celebration! To think that back in 1913 plans were being laid for Smithers and the surrounding area. As I looked through the book, Smithers - From Swamp to Village by Lynn Shervill I marvel at the pictures of times past. I just wonder what the new residents of this area thought about the swampy place that would one day be the beautiful town of Smithers. That first winter must have been a real shock to some. So as we gather to celebrate this place we call home I wonder when there is a historical celebration do we look back or do we look ahead? I wonder also as time proceeds why

Main Street, 1940. folks move here? Is it for fishing, work, lifestyle? It has been noticed that those of us who live here have a different outlook on life. That in my mind is a good thing. I know many who came here long before my 27 or so resident years. I often meet some who were born in this region. I have heard good stories of how things were back in the day. Maybe not 100 years ago but I know there are those who had parents who knew the story of long ago. For this celebration there will be many events to take part in. I have heard of families coming home

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to see how things are now with some discussion of the past. I have to tell you that I am not much of an event kind of person. No excuse for that I guess but I will have my own perspective on the events to come. I will of course remember when Al and I came this way after three years in Cassiar. An old pick-up with a road weary trailer. I drove my 1974 Land Cruiser dragging a loaded utility trailer behind me. A couple dogs, dusty looking cats and here we were. Struck by the beauty of this place, we visited friends, retrieved a jar of gold

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from under the seat and bought this bit of land. No matter how you look at things I know for sure it is the beauty of this place that still holds me here. As a bonus it is the people with hearts as big as the great outdoors that make it possible for many seniors to stay in this area that so long ago held the dreams and hopes of others. So, to the tourists who are passing through we welcome you. To the families who have come home we welcome you back. Give me a call to 250-846-5095 or just e-mail to mallory@ bulkley.net.

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n the history of Smithers, books were a part of the town right from the beginning. Precious supplies were brought in by pack train, among the provisions: books, magazines, newspapers. People were hungry for information of the outside world as well as recreation, something to do when they were not working. Around 1913, a free reading and writing room was located over a drug store on Main Street, maintained by the Presbyterian Church. In the early 1940s books were borrowed from Prince George. While starting to put together the history of the Smithers Public Library we discovered that Kathleen Daisy Casler was instrumental in pushing, “to make a go of the library in Smithers.” 1954 saw some success when the Smithers town council of the day

decided to convert a proposed workshop in the new hall into a library room. Oral history suggests that Marge Beauly was the first librarian followed by Ruth Mould who worked as a librarian for the library until she retired on her 67th birthday. A comment from Wally Bergen, Library Board Chairperson: “Our library has long provided an essential service to the community. It provides access to the information highway and recreational reading, nourishing many children into a lifelong love of reading. We look forward to providing this service for the next 100 years into Smithers’ future.” During Smithers Centennial Homecoming Week the library will be hosting the book release of Chronicles of Smithers, Our 100th Anniversary - Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. It took seven people from the Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society months to put together this book of our history. Excerpts will be read during the event with coffee and treats to round out the evening. The library also has a display with photographs of Kathleen Casler and Ruth Mould along with two children’s books that Mrs. Casler wrote in 1936 and 1937. On Aug. 1 you will

be able to pick up puzzle forms at the library, getting a head start on the Centennial Challenge Puzzles that will be featured at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition on the Friends of the Library table. Words used have been taken from one of the Smithers history books, hints are in the puzzles, you guess, you win a special prize! Closing with: Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. Henry Van Dyke.

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Established in 1910, McElhanney began work in Northern BC in 1949, providing control and construction surveys for one of the most ambitious engineering projects in Canada to date — the creation of a world-class aluminum smelter in Kitimat and a 750,000 MP hydroelectric power generation plant in Kemano. Following this project, McElhanney continued to be involved in developments throughout the region, leading to the opening of the Terrace branch in 1967, the first of five locations serving Northern BC. McElhanney’s Smithers branch, which opened in 1997, is proud to be a part of Smithers’ history. Our employees, who have deep roots in Smithers, have helped shape the community in one way or another. Our branch, specializing in engineering, surveying, mapping, materials testing, and environmental services, has been involved in several major projects, such as the rehabilitation of a 90-year-old concrete pier, part of the Bulkley River Bridge at Quick, BC. In 2011, immediately after floods washed out roads and bridges in Northern BC, McElhanney rallied emergency engineering response teams from Smithers and other branches to facilitate the re-opening of Highways 37A and 97. The teams were recognized with Deputy Minister’s Awards for Specialized Engineering Services from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Like the pioneer settlers who made Smithers their home 100 years ago, the pioneers who established McElhanney nourished a community that we are all proud to call home. For over a century, McElhanney has been making history across Western Canada, servicing the communities in which we live and do business, as chronicled in Maps, Mountains & Mosquitoes, by acclaimed author Katherine Gordon. Today, the company has 25 locations across Canada and in Indonesia, including Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince George, and Prince Rupert.

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Due to a predicted dip in sockeye salmon population in the Skeena River this year restrictions on aboriginal food fishing may take effect, but the decision has yet to be made, Chris Barnes, Gitksan Watershed Authority coordinator, said. The GWA was set to meet separately with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and

the Gitxsan hereditary chiefs to determine the proper course of action. Speculation over whether or not Alaskan commercial fisheries is playing a role in the apparent decline aren’t supported by the GWA. “What Alaska catches is a minor thing,” Charlie Muldon, GWA technical co-ordinator said. “We’ve known what they catch for years now. Alaska is well aware of the Skeena fisheries’ concerns and have limited their catch by limiting

themselves to a one day per week schedule.” However, B.C. conservation groups are putting the blame partially on the Alaskan salmon fishery. While the groups agree the cause of the apparent collapse is not known, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, Watershed Watch Salmon Society, and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are now calling on Alaska to “put conservation ahead of short-term commercial interests” and ensure more B.C. sockeye make it home to spawn.

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RCMP investigate string of NewTown thefts

New Hazelton RCMP responded to a total of 92 calls from July 18 to 24, 2013. July 19: Two yellow lawn chairs were reported stolen out of a pickup truck on Hazelton Street in Two Mile. July 21: While on patrol in Kispiox, a vehicle was pulled over by police. Open alcohol was observed in the vehicle and the driver was asked to provide a breath sample. The driver failed the roadside screening and was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days under the Provincial IRP program. July 21: In the evening, police were informed of three youths throwing rocks at vehicles from the Highway 16 overpass in Gitsegukla. Police are seeking information from the public. July 21: Two cameras were stolen from a vehicle in the

Roadhouse Pub parking lot. July 24: In the early hours, a vehicle was observed speeding out of Old Hazelton. Police stopped the vehicle and observed the driver to be displaying signs of impairment. A breath sample was requested from the driver, however he refused. The driver was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days under the IRP program. Several theft from motor vehicle complaints were received on Thursday morning from the New Hazelton area. Police are investigating, however, it is imperative that residents keep valuables out of their vehicles and their doors locked and are further requesting members of the public to report suspicious behaviour.

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Alaska denies commercial activity to blame

From FISH on C1 “The Alaskan state constitution would require Alaska to take action were these to be Alaskan stocks of concern,” Aaron Hill, a biologist with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, said. “We hear a lot about how well‐managed these Alaskan fisheries are, but when it comes to B.C. salmon swimming through their waters, they’re not walking the talk.” Scott Walker with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Ketchikan, is surprised to hear these allegations, saying his department is going “above and beyond” their obligations to the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Alaskan fleets do bycatch Skeena salmon, but nowhere near the numbers the conservation groups claim, Walker added. “Based on all of my discussions with the Canadians [DFO] this season, which have been quite extensive and

unprecedented when compared to recent years, we’ve actually curtailed our fishery and fished only half of the time we normally would, primarily based on what we’ve been hearing about the Skeena,” Walker said. “The bottom line is, we’re going to probably lose [up to] 400,000 pink salmon in this conservation measure we’re doing. And it certainly isn’t very popular with the [Alaskan] fleet.” The return of Sockeye salmon to date in the Skeena river, possibly the lowest in 50 years, has shut down the commercial and sport fishing season entirely. However, numbers of Sockeye coming up the Skeena continue to be tallied. “Skeena sockeye will continue to be assessed in-season on a daily basis with the Tyee Test Fishery and opportunities for retention will be determined as per the Skeena Decision

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Guidelines,” according to the DFO. The latest estimates from the DFO pegs the number of sockeye at just 453,000, almost half of what they predicted earlier this month. The numbers need to be at least 1.05 million to support the commercial fishery, and 800,000 for recreational. First Nations have been asked to limit their food, social and ceremonial

fishing activities, but if the numbers dip below 400,000 that too will be closed. On average approximately one-million Skeena sockeye are caught commercially per year, according to the The United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union. As to why the numbers plummeted this year, the DFO is looking into the salmons’ early ocean survival period.

“Babine Lake may have been a problem, where they were coming out smaller than they need to be,” says DFO North Coast Area director, Mel Kotyk. “We’re looking at some of the other species, particularly chinook, and there might be some indication they’re following a similar trend. So it might just be that particular year when they went out to sea.”

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VOH council receives long awaited fisheries letter

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The Village of Hazelton met for its regularly scheduled meeting July 16 to discuss items such as a letter council sent to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans nearly a year ago and a new financial report format among other items. The MOF letter, resolution R121-2-12, voiced VOH council’s opposition to the Fisheries Act, then proposed in Bill C-38. “Council [is] in agreement that protection of fish habitat takes precedence,” the letter sent Sept. 19, 2012, stated. “Due to the location of Hazelton at the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.” A letter received July 4 was the response from Ottawa. “Changes to the Fisheries Act were included in both Bill C-38 and Bill C-45,” Keith Ashfeld, minister of fisheries and oceans, said. “These changes will focus the regulatory regime on managing threats to the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s commercial, recreational and aboriginal fisheries. They will also provide clarity, certainty and consistency of regulatory requirements through the use of standards and regulations and enable enhanced partnerships with agencies and organizations best suited to provide fisheries protection services to Canadians.” Under the new Fisheries Act there are increased fines and penalties for offences and newly designated areas of ecological significance that enable Department of Fisheries and Oceans to better address threats to

B.C. fisheries, such as, invasive aquatic species, the letter stated. “The focus will be on protecting Canada’s fisheries from real threats,” Ashfeld wrote. Council briefly discussed moving forward with zoning bylaw amendments which would allow the Three Rivers Co-housing Society to build 10 to 30 residential units at the top of Swannell Drive in Old Hazelton. A community information session was held at the Northwest Community College on June 21 the request of council, which was attended by nearly 50 Hazelton residents. “This public information meeting gave the community a reasonable opportunity to view and comment on the [TRCS] project prior to public hearing,” Tanalee Hesse, VOH chief administrative officer, said. The TRCS has purchased the Swannell Drive property west of Hospital Lake from the United Church of Canada and have satisfied several necessary requirements, but the zoning bylaw amendments have yet to reach second reading in council chambers. “Some issues have come up which require more work on [TRCS] and our part,” Hesse said. “We will defer it to [Aug. 20] when a report will be available regarding these issues.” A public hearing regarding the zoning bylaws is set for Aug. 20 at the VOH council chambers at 8 p.m. In an effort to make all financial occurrences more transparent the VOH council called in a municipal specialist, Ralph Gillis, to assist them in producing an easy to understand documentation

“ The focus will be on protecting Canada’s fisheries from real threats. ” -Kieth Ashfeld

of all revenue and expenditures. Although some details still require

some ironing out. “First priority is how you’d like me to get a proper report to

council,” Hesse said to the attending mayor and councillors. “If that means monthly or quarterly is up to you. This will help us in aligning our budget with spending.” The month-end report template separates items such as general operation, water operation, sewage operation.

The reason those three in particular are separate sections is to give more details to where the money is going, Gillis said. Another change Hesse is proposing is to alter the way all salaries are classified. “To date they have been listed as a percentage,” Hesse said.

“But since we’re so few it would make it a lot easier to budget if they were figures instead. This will make things much more clear and consistent when calculating what funds are available and where the money is.” For more information call the Village of Hazelton office at 250-842-5991.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm.

AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave.

Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726.

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TAEKAMA TRANSFER has an immediate opening for a part-time class 1 driver in the Smithers Area. Send resume to taekema@live.com Attn: Mike Taekema (250)847-3936

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DAY RATE Vac Drivers. Must have all tickets, have knowledge of an oil rig. Also need Class 1 Drivers for vac and water trucks but local work. Must relocate. Class 1 Drivers for gravel trucks and hauling swamp mats also. Benefits after 3 months and competitive wages. Fax to 1-403-8453903. Attention: Rick.

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is now recruiting for the following position: Interested candidates may apply in confidence by fax to 250-847-4878 or e-mail resumes to jobs@hudsonbaylodge.com

Edward E Abbott July 22, 1936 to July 31, 2011

We thought of you today but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence and make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. It’s the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts. Miss and love you very much, Betty, Kathleen and the Abbott family

Obituaries

Johannes Sjoerd PELSMA passed away on June 22, 2013 in Hazelton BC. John was born April 19, 1922 in Balk Friesland (Netherlands). He was married on August 22, 1946 to Engelien Effing and in 1949 moved to Canada. They made their home in South Hazelton raising eight children. John had many jobs he worked in a small privately owned sawmill and for the railroad for a time, he drove a lumber truck transporting lumber from the mill and loading boxcars. He also was a faller and after a knee injury became a watchman in Houston. He became an outstanding kiln dryer operator at the South Hazelton sawmills where he worked until and after retirement; however he was always a farmer at heart. John will be missed by his children Sjoerd (Elizabeth) Pelsma, Pieteke (Norm) Pelsma, Johnny (Sharon) Pelsma, Anna (Al) Franczak, Willy (Sandra) Pelsma, Christina (Jim) MacMahon-Pelsma, Marian (Mike) Pelsma, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as his sisterin-law Weika Pelsma, brother-in-law Willem Zijlstra and families from the Netherlands. Pre-deceased by his wife Engelien in 2006, son Gerrit Pelsma (1987), granddaughter Chris Leary (1997), brothers Wiebren and Peter and younger sister Marie Zijlstra. On July 13 a celebration of life was held in New Hazelton for John Pelsma.

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• Call of Interest - contract Occupational Therapist - 1 day per week. • Casual Registered Nurse -wage rate as per collective agreement. For more information and/or a copy of the job posting please ask Executive Assistant, Jennifer Sampare at jjsampare@gitxsan.net or 1-800-6639935 or 250-842-5165, local 392. Only those potential candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit covering letter, three references, and your Resume to: ATTENTION: GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIETY P.O. BOX 223 HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 CONFIDENTIAL FAX: 250-842-5587 EMAIL: mavissebastian@gitxsan.net

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Physiotherapist This is a casual position with flexible hours beginning in September 2013. Job Summary: The Physiotherapist provides early intervention therapy services as a member of the family-centered, multi-disciplinary team for children age birth to school entry age. The therapist’s role with children, families and caregivers is one of facilitation and prevention using his/her specialized skills and knowledge to assist the child and family in their development in the home as well as child care or other community settings. Qualifications: • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Medicine. • Registered with C.P.A. and eligible for membership with CPT of BC. • Experience working directly with young children, including children with developmental delays, their families, and other professionals. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Commitment to a family-centered, community-based team approach to service delivery. • Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle is required. • Meet standard required by criminal records review process. Closing date for applications is August 30th, 2013. Apply by resume to: Executive Director Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre E-mail: director@bvcdc.ca Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338

Chief Administrative Officer for Nisga’a Village of Gingolx Duties:

• Reports to & Works Directly with Chief & Council • Oversee delivery of Programs and Services • Ensures compliance to all Nisga’a Nation and Nisga’a Village Legislation(s) as per Nisga’a Treaty • Budgeting & monitoring of Annual Budgets & Work Plans • Acts as liaison on behalf of Gingolx Village Government to other entities • Supervision of staff • Other duties as required as per job description

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in executive level management preferably administrative management • Previous experience as Chief Executive Office, Chief Administrative Officer or equivalent • Knowledge of Nisga’a Treaty is required • A Bachelor degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred however, an equivalent combination education and experience will be considered, Post-Secondary Education • Gingolx Village Government is an Equal Opportunities Employer, however, may give preference to Nisga’a Citizens • Business Equipment, Computer & all Microsoft ware knowledge a must • Some knowledge of Nisga’a Language & Culture will be an asset • Valid BC Driver’s License

Salary will commensurate with qualifications. Qualified Candidates should send Applications, Resumes, and Cover Letters to Gingolx Village Government attention to Chief & Council. No emails will be accepted. Fax: 250-326-4208 Attn: C. Franklin Alexcee Deadline Date for Applications: August 11, 2013 at 5:00PM

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Amidst the more than 1,000 people and performers at the Kispiox Valley Music Festival roamed a man attempting to raise awareness about the peril he sees in British Columbians investing their future in natural gas. Damien Gillis, co-founder of multi-media website Common Sense Canadian, held an information session and a workshop about hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is the method of using a mixture of water, chemicals and sand to crack rock more than a kilometre beneath the Earth’s surface to release gas, which is then collected and transported via pipeline. Last year the oil and gas industry used enough water to fill more than 4,300 olympic swimming pools, Gillis said. “That water will likely never make it back to the healthy water cycle again,” he added. “Multiply that by 10 and you’ll have what will be used if

government has its way.” Gillis hopes to inform people of the way natural gas is being promoted to British Columbians while highlighting the potential downside of the industry. “The land has become a metaphor for what’s going on in individuals,” Gillis said to the more than 100 people who attended the Saturday session. “How do we reconcile the need for jobs with the trouble we’re seeing natural gas reap on our environment? In particular our water and climate, which are on top of the list of things I think we need to be concerned about today.” Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford just agreed to start working together to expand oil and gas export and Gillis is wondering how? Market price for natural gas is high today, Gillis said, but by the time the nearest estimated shipping date arrives in 2020 the prices will be a fraction. He compares the industry to coal in the 1980s, when Japan agreed to buy coal from several different prospective suppliers then proceeded to flood the

Damien Gillis facilitated an information session and a community workshop on hydraulic fracturing, an industry he is certain will be a ‘lose-lose’ for British Columbians.

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The History of Calderwood Realty In August 2013, the Town of Smithers is celebrating 100 years since its founding. As the town celebrates its centennial, it’s interesting to look back and reflect on the history that Calderwood Realty has shared with the community of Smithers. The roots of Calderwood Realty can actually be traced all the way back to the origin of Smithers. In 1914, the first real estate business was W.S. Henry & Dunlop, named after agents for Rattenbury Lands. In 1929, the business was then sold to Lambert Kenney and L.H. Kenney Real Estate was started. In 1939, R.W. Calderwood Agencies Ltd. was born when Roy William Calderwood purchased the business. Originally, R.W. Calderwood Agencies didn’t just sell real estate. The business also sold insurance, and was a public notary. Back in 1939, real estate was a very small part of the business. Roy ran Calderwood Agencies until he passed away in 1953. The business was then taken over by Roy’s wife, Marge Calderwood. Marge was originally trained as a nurse, but unfortunately contracted polio and was no longer able to work in the profession. She became a notary, and also looked after insurance and real estate. One interesting fact about Calderwood Realty is that the location has never changed. Smithereens have been coming to the same location on “the sunny side of Smithers’ Main Street” for the past 74 years. Even though the location of the business has never changed, there have now been three different buildings at 1175 Main Street. The first building was already fairly old when Roy Calderwood purchased it in 1939. The Calderwood family can remember having to step down off of the street in order to enter the building. The second Calderwood building was constructed in the late 1950s. It was a one-storey, flat-roofed building that eventually had peaks added to the front in order to comply with the Town of Smithers’ Alpine theme. During this time, half of the building was rented out to Eaton’s, while the other half belonged to Calderwood. The third incarnation was built in 1981 by Marge Calderwood & Charlie Northrup, and this building continues to be the home of Calderwood Realty. Originally, the bottom left half was occupied by Calderwood Insurance, and the bottom right half by Calderwood Realty In 1977, Charlie Northrup got his real estate license and started selling for Calderwood Agencies with Marge Calderwood. In 1979, Charlie got his Broker’s license and became partners with Marge by purchasing half of Calderwood Realty. Marge Calderwood retired in 1986, and at that time, David Mio purchased Marge’s half of the business. For the next two decades, Charlie and David successfully ran Calderwood Realty ‘the hometown team’ as the premiere real estate company in Smithers. In 2007, Charlie Northrup and David Mio sold the business to John Butler. John has a long history as both a realtor and appraiser in the Bulkley Valley. John had owned and operated real estate companies in the past, but found the prospect of owning Calderwood Realty to be an appealing one. Charlie and David both retired soon after selling the business to John, who then had the opportunity to work with a group of young, diverse realtors who were personable, professional, and active in the community. John continued the tradition of Calderwood Realty being locally owned and independent. Each realtor is proud of the history that Calderwood Realty shares with the community of Smithers. Generation after generation of Smithereens continue to come into Calderwood Realty to satisfy their real estate needs. Throughout its history, Calderwood has been fortunate to have fantastic owners and hardworking, dedicated realtors, but its success can truly be attributed to the loyalty from all the different customers and clients that have walked through the doors to buy or sell a house. From all of your favourite realtors at Calderwood Realty, happy 100th birthday Smithers!

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The Town Town of of Smithers Smithers is is seeking seeking an an experienced experienced The professional to Works for for professional to fulfill fulfill the the role role of of Clerk Clerk of of Works the New is aiscontract position for the NewArena Arenaproject. project.This This a contract position the duration of theofproject construction. The designfor the duration the project construction. The build contractcontract was recently foundation design-build wasawarded recentlyand awarded and pre-load works are underway. Theunderway. Clerk of Works foundation pre-load works are The duties will begin when pre-load complete and Clerk of Works dutiesthewill begin iswhen the prethe building construction phase commences, expected load is complete and the building construction in the fall of 2013. The currentinsubstantial phase commences, expected the fall ofcompletion 2013. The date is September 30,completion 2014. current substantial date is September 30, The2014. firm or individual selected for Clerk of Works The or individual selected for Clerkexperience of Works mustfirm be capable of and have considerable must be capable of and have considerable in project administration, inspectingexperience building in project administration, inspecting building construction work, equipment installations and construction work, equipment installationsplans, and materials, interpreting contract documents, materials, interpreting contract documents, plans, shop drawings and specifications, and in reviewing shop drawings and and specifications, in reviewing quantity take-offs certifying and progress claims. quantity take-offs and certifying progress claims. A keen ability to immediately identify deviations A keen todocuments immediately identify deviations from theability contract is an asset, along with from the contract documents is an facilities asset, along experience in public recreational andwith ice experience in public recreational facilities and ice arena projects. arena projects. The proposal Terms of Reference document is The proposal is available at no Terms cost at of the Reference Municipal document Office or on available at no cost at the Municipal Office or on BC Bid. For questions or clarifications, contact BC Bid. For questions or clarifications, contact the undersigned at 250-847-1600 or by email at the undersigned at 250-847-1600 or by email at mallen@smithers.ca mallen@smithers.ca Proposals will 2:00 pm Proposals will be be received received up up until until 2:00 pm on on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013. Please submit five (5) Thursday, August 22nd, 2013. Please submit five (5) copies and and one one (1) (1) electronic electronic copy copy of of the the proposal proposal copies Clerk in aa sealed in sealed envelope envelope marked marked “Proposal: “Proposal: Clerk of Works for the Smithers New Arena Project” of Works for the Smithers New Arena Project” addressed to: to: addressed Mark Allen, P.Eng. Mark Allen, P.Eng. Director of of Development Development Services Services Director Town of of Smithers Smithers Town Box 879, 879, Smithers, Smithers, BC BC V0J V0J 2N0 2N0 Box The Town of Smithers reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted.

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TREATY CHIEF NEGOTIATOR Reporting to: Lake Babine Nation Treaty Society Board Salary & Benefits Negotiable

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Provide cover letter & resume to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 DEADLINE: AUGUST 24, 2013 ONLY THOSE SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Are you an experienced truck driver looking to stay close to home or family, seeking a career change, and have a Class 3 minimum licence with air? We have a position for you! **** Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. & Nechako Northcoast Construction are now accepting applications for Seasonal/Auxiliary Truck Drivers/Snow Plow Operators in Smithers, Carnaby, Meaiadin and Terrace. We oɈer competitive wages and the opportunity for long term advancement. RLX\PYLK X\HSPÄJH[PVUZ PUJS\KL: -Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air brake endorsement) -Preference will be given to applicants with Class 1 License, Loader experience, and/or Grader experience, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS and TCP ticket. -Must be physically Ät and able to work outside in all weather conditions. -Training commences in September **** 8ualiÄed applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a current driver’s abstract to: ETHPS: OY'ULJOHRV-UVY[OJVHZ[ JVT Fax: (250) 638-8409

Qualifications • Post Secondary or equivalent • Skills: Negotiations, Decision-making, Computer / Internet Use, Supervision • Understanding of Babine Carrier Culture an asset. Duties: • Secures negotiation mandates • Sets up and prepares tripartite workplan for main table negotiations • Prepares background and summary documents • Ability to drafts position / interest papers for the Nation in consultation with the Treaty Board and for negotiation • Directs and participates in side table negotiations • Supervises and directs employees and other contractors hired to support treaty development and negotiations; manages the Research team and develops individualized research plan and activities for each researcher • Responsible for the preparation of treaty negotiations budget and the strategic work plan for the Treaty Negotiations • Maintains appropriate liaison with government departments, ministries, agencies, UNBC and other interested groups and individuals regarding the advancement of the Lake Babine Treaty developments • Develop a management integration plan with respect to services and programs in areas of governance and jurisdictional issues revolving around treaty developments • Prepares funding proposals design to support the activities of the Treaty negotiations • Prepares and implements a communications work plan • Works closely with and keeps Lake Babine Nations Council and administration informed of all Treaty activities • Other Treaty Related Duties as directed by the Local Treaty Board.

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The College of New Caledonia, Lakes District Campus is seeking a sessional instructor to teach the Millwright Program. Join a vibrant community college team and after days end, enjoy the many outdoor recreational activities the Lakes District offers! QUALIFICATIONS: • Millwright Red Seal certification; • 5 years of hands-on working experience as a Millwright after earning Red Seal Certification; • Provincial (BC) Instructor Diploma is an asset; • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both individual and group situations; • 2 years of instructional experience. TERM:

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CLOSING: Position will be posted until filled. Interested applicants should apply by resume to the Regional Director at the address noted below. The College would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Broadway Place Emergency Shelter Shelter Manager – Full Time Competition #313 Broadway Place Emergency Shelter is a 9 bed low barrier facility that provides services to meet the the essential, essential,immediate immediateneeds needsofofpeople people who are are experiencing experiencinghomelessness homelessnessbybyproviding providsafesafe shelter andand nutrition; and,and, longer term ing shelter nutrition; longer needsneeds by providing support services that move term by providing support services individuals along the housing and services that move individuals along the housing and continuum. services continuum. The Shelter Manager Manager oversees overseesthe theday dayto today day operations of of the the Emergency EmergencyShelter, Shelter,facilitates facilithe provision of services, and ensures a safe a tates the provision of services, and ensures welcoming and secure environment. safe welcoming and secure environment. To view this job posting please visit: www.scsa.ca/get-involved/careers/ www.scsa.ca/

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Pharmacy Technician Wrinch Pharmacy, located in Hazelton, BC, is a busy retail pharmacy open Monday to Friday. We are currently looking for a full time Pharmacy Technician. The successful applicant will have: • Grade 12 graduation • Pharmacy Technician Certification or 2 years of related work experience • Excellent customer service skills • Demonstrate computer knowledge • Strong ability to multitask • Ability to work in a team environment • Good physical condition and able to work standing for long periods of time • Self motivated Preference will be given to registered pharmacy technicians however related experience will be considered. Please address resume and covering letter to: Yvonne de Boer Wrinch Pharmacy Bag 999 2510 West Highway 62 Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 Phone: (1)250-842-6040 Fax: (1)250-842-0154 Closing date for applications will be Aug.09/2013.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1425, 2007” and “Regional District of BulkleyNechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. “Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1425, 2007” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1669 which changes the designation of the subject property from Agricultural (Ag) to Industrial (I). “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1670 which rezones the subject property from Agricultural (Ag1) to a new zone: Special Light Industrial – Agricultural (M1A), to legalize the industrial use of the property.

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The subject property is located at 7900, 8150 and 8170 Highway 16 E, approximately 1.5 km northwest of the Village of Telkwa, and is legally described as “Lot 1, District Lot 256, Range 5, Coast District Plan PRP14250 Except Plan PRP14966”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1669 AND 1670

Please be advised that Klaus, Falk and Erika Bock are proposing to remove 125 ha of private land from Woodlot Licence 1711 located in the vicinity of Salmon River Road, Hazelton. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Erika Bock, 366 Salmon River Road, Hazelton, B.C., V0J 1Y5 by August 28, 2013. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Klaus or Erika Bock at the above address or by phone 250-842-5400.

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Request for Quotation (RFQ) bid forms for the “Library—Carpet Replacement Contract # 2013-17” will be received at the Smithers Town Hall up to: 2:00 p.m. Thursday August 8, 2013. The general scope of work for this contract is to remove the existing carpet throughout the Smithers Public Library and replace with carpet tiles. RFQ forms and more detailed Scope of Work documents are available upon request through the Municipal Office at no charge but with the requirement to register. All RFQ forms must be submitted on the provided form in a sealed envelope marked “LIBRARY—CARPET REPLACEMENT: CONTRACT #2013-17 Care of Mark Allen, Director of Development Services” The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all completed RFQ forms, or to accept the completed RFQ form deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any completed RFQ form may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Roye Lovgren Building Inspector Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601 E: rlovgren@smithers.ca

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than August 7, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaws No. 1669 and 1670 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area A as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, July 24 through August 7, 2013 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the second of two publications.

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221 Raymond Road

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DUURSMA is currently wanted by the Smithers RCMP on 1 endorsed warrant for failing to comply, and one unendorsed warrant for the same, on a different file. Police are asking anyone with information regarding Benjamin DUURSMA, or his whereabouts. The community is asked to contact the Smithers RCMP detachment at 250-847-3233, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. SMITHERS RCMP URGE THE PUBLIC NOT TO ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND DUURSMA, AND TO PLEASE CONTACT THE SMITHERS RCMP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU LOCATE HIM.

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“We’re going to come up with a name during the workshop,” Carew, who wrote the play, said. “We’re hoping to polish the play depending on how many people we have to work with.” H.A.T.S. currently has eight actors participating, Carew said. “Luckily there are a lot of small roles,” Carew said. “So we’ll be doubling up the parts as necessary.” Carew received permission to use elements of author Jane

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