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NEWS BRIEFS Court report For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on July 23, 2013. Herbert A. Felix was given a conditional discharge and 12 months probation with 12 months conditions for fraud under $5,000. Erik L. Makonin was sentenced to 25 days in jail for failure to comply with a probation order and 25 days in jail for failure to comply with a condition of undertaking. Dean R. Sam was fined $400 and charged a victim surcharge of $60 for failure to comply with a probation order and also one day in jail and charged another victim surcharge of $50 for a second count of failure to comply with a probation order.

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier An independent investigator is looking into the allegations of sexual harassment filed against Fire Chief Rob Bennett. Paul McKivett of James R. Craven and Associates Ltd. was hired by the District of Fort St. James to take on the investigation. Bennett has been accused of incidents of sexual harassment against two female firefighters on the Fort St. James Volunteer Fire Department. Kirstin Rudolph is one of the firefighters who brought forward a complaint, hers resulting from an incident after fire practice at the fire hall on July 18. Since the complaints became public, the District of Fort St. James met with firefighters and asked for no one to speak publicly about the allegations. Rudolph said McKivet’s experience was apparent during his interview with her. “He really chose his questions well to really get back into the heart of the matter,” said Rudolph. She said so far three women have provided information but she is hoping other women who had concerns regarding Bennett’s behaviour will come forward. “If they do not wish to be identified, we can keep their identities secret, but we need to hear from them,” she said. While the investigation helps to reassure her something will be done, Rudolph was also questioning the District’s handling of previous concerns regarding Bennett’s behaviour. A fellow firefighter came forward in January and a letter was submitted in April detailing concerns regarding alleged drinking and unprofessional behaviour. “The problem now is optics,” she said. Rudolph said firefighters at the hall did not see any results of bringing forward their concerns, even though something may have been done to try and address the problems. “There’s a silence on the part of the District.” The District of Fort St. James’ policy on harassment states: “The council will treat all incidents of harassment seriously. We undertake to act upon all complaints and to ensure that they are resolved quickly, confidentially, and fairly. We will discipline anyone who has harassed a person or group of people or who retaliates in any way against anyone who has complained of harassment, given evidence in harassment investigations, or been found guilty of harassment. … The council of the District of Fort St. James will not tolerate harassment.” The investigation was expected to be completed last week and a report with recommendations submitted on or before the end of this week to the District. “I’m really curious to see what the recommendations will be,” said Rudolph. She also said the atmosphere at the fire hall is under some strain as everyone adjusts to “the new norm” but she believes the investigation will help the dust to settle eventually. “Hopefully the department will be better,” she said. Mayor Rob MacDougall declined comment as did the District of Fort St. James Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Crook. Fire Chief Rob Bennett did not respond to messages prior to press time.

Henner Grimm with John Rutchmann on Rutchmann’s boat Silverwind were out sailing during some stormy weather on Stuart Lake. The pair are members of the Stuart Lake Sailing Club. Joanne Malo photo

A single vehicle rollover occurred on Highway 27 near Dog Creek on July 31. The morning accident was attended by fire rescue, ambulance and the RCMP.

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Single vehicle accident on Hwy 27 Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier RCMP, ambulance and firefighters all responded to an accident on Highway 27 near Dog Creek on July 31. At 8:40 a.m., RCMP received the call and attended the accident scene about one kilometre south of the Dog Creek Forest Service Road. A Ford Escape travelling northbound had

rolled over, crushing the vehicle’s roof and then landed back on its wheels in the southbound lane. The female driver was the lone occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident. No serious injuries appeared to result from the incident, however the vehicle was believed to be a write-off. Driver inattention appeared to be the cause of the rollover and no charges were recommended in the case.

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College of New Caledonia - Fort St. James Campus Working with Business and Industry Employers to Build a Sustainable Workforce! CNC-Nechako Region has been serving adult learners in the respective communities for more than 30 years! The Region includes campuses in Fort St. James and Vanderhoof, with a satelite office and classroom in Fraser Lake. We are pleased to offer post-secondary learning opportunities and services to the diverse populations in the Nechako Region of CNC.

Past Fort St. James CNC student Patzy Joseph remarked, “If it wasn’t for CNC in Fort St. James and being able to take a workplace skills training programs, I wouldn’t be set for life – I have a job I love and it’s fulltime employment with Thompson Creek Metals.”

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The Nechako campuses work closely with buisness and industry employers to ensure we are delivering training relevant to their needs. Light Warehousing, Welding “C”, “B”, “A”, Pipe Trades Foundation, Mineral Processing Operator, Environmental Field Assistant, Electrical Foundation, Heavy Duty Mechanical Foundation… all fulltime programs planned for fall and winter 2013/14! Are you in grade 11 or 12 at high school, and interested in enrolling in a trades program – the first step is to contact your career counselor at your high school.

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B.C. aboriginal agreements progress fragile Tom Fletcher Black Press The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof. This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for community forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional territories. Recently the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers. These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the

McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base. After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into production this year. Another agreement with Kamloops-area communities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine. Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote northwestern B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well. To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had become a target of international protest. Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and

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the province. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session. The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource projects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters. Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or combined, it requires extensive consultation with affected parties. That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections. Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year

the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communities struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process. That agreement included a joint landuse plan. Then the Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s liquefied natural gas plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipelines. The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and questioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement. Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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MP visits Fort St. James policy. the policy has been a failure." potential impact of the new centre "These re- While Cullen's party's official in downtown and applauded the sources, you only position is decriminalization of College of New Caledonia's efforts get to do them marijuana possession under cer- in making it happen. once, so do them tain amounts, Cullen said he's not But he also said he also underwell." necessarily convinced the public is stands why people would be conCullen said ready for the drug to be legalized, cerned when a large company like industry, the but he also doesn't think what is Enbridge is providing financial provinces and currently in place is effective. support for projects and the potenFirst Nations are "The status quo is terrible." tial for concerns over the motivaall calling for a On Liberal Leader Justin tion or possible strings. national energy Trudeau: "It forces us to figure out what strategy and he While he admits Trudeau gets we're about," he said, adding comcalled the huge a lot of attention for his name and munity's need to think about what numbers of pro- celebrity status, Cullen doesn't they are willing to do for the fundposed projects in think Trudeau will necessarily lead ing. the region a "wild the Liberal Party west" with little back to official opforethought. position status. He said with "We're interested the large num- in celebrity, I think Meet Dana Larsen and join the campaign ber of proposed that's natural." for a marijuana referendum. "Some of his first ABOVE: Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen sat down for a chat at The Soup liquified natural gas pipelines and and only real poliWallah during a summer visit to Fort St. James. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier projects being cies have not been Fort St James - 3pm, St James Restaurant looked at to take really thoughtful," Ruth Lloyd the Fort St. James College of New (338 Stewart Dr) Caledonia Courier Caledonia) and the environment, the natural gas from northern B.C. said Cullen, using Vanderhoof - 5:30pm, A&W he said he would like to see them and Alberta, there is still no plan Trudeau's support of (113 1st St) Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Na- do better on their promise to have for a corridor for the pipelines to unlimited Chinese go across the province in order ownership of CanaFraser Lake - 8pm, Subway than Cullen came for some face more people live here. (416 McMillan Ave) to face time in Fort St. James last Housing issues in the commu- to minimize the overall impact. dian companies as Included in these is the impact an example. week. nity make this difficult, and while Cullen, also house leader for the Mt. Milligan owns lots which to forestry as each one would re- On The KEY Reofficial opposition, had meetings could be developed, this is not hap- quire clearing a large area over the source centre: length of a pipeline. Cullen was very with the District of Fort St. James, pening. Find out more at http://SensibleBC.ca Cullen likens the role of govexcited about the RCMP, Mt. Milligan and others Cullen said Mt. Milligan is one while in town for the day. of the first companies to have to ernment in these situations to Cullen took a bit of time out of go through what he called "the a referee managing competing his busy day to chat with The Cou- new reality" in terms of expecta- teams. "You protect the integrity." rier about some of what was on his tions from communities to leave a On the proposed referendum Community Events are free of charge as they are mind and say a few words on some legacy. sponsored by the Caledonia Courier issues. 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NASHEIM, Kay (Jessie Ellen Kay) April 22, 1923 - July 25, 2013

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It is with saddened hart we announce the passing of Kay Nasheim at the age of 90 years only July 25, 2013. Kay is predeceased by her beloved husband Harold and her daughter Diane. Kay is survived by her sons Larry and Ben; daughters Audrey and Kyla; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family and friends. Kay will be remembered for her love of life, feisty spirit and active lifestyle. No service will occur at her request. In lieu of flowers, those wishing you may make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneral.com, 250-8607707.

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR – KEY RESOURCE CENTRE The Mount Milligan copper - gold mine is located 155 km northwest of Prince George and mid - way between the communities of Fort St. James & Mackenzie. The state-of-the-art processing plant will be built around a 40-foot Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill – one of only six mills of its kind in the world, and the largest in North America.

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The Academic Advisor – Key Resource Centre assists students to set educational goals, provides information on skills requirements, suggests appropriate counselling, testing and career exploration. Qualifications include minimum of two years postsecondary education in the field of education or social sciences or a related field. Considerable experience in a related field (four years minimum, five years preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, especially the Métis and local First Nations. Knowledge of social issues in Aboriginal communities, especially those issues that directly impact Aboriginal students. Understanding of Aboriginal philosophy of education.

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Successful candidate will need experience working with Aboriginal students and an understanding of learning styles is an assetLevel “A” British Columbia Certification. Five years experience working as a Journeyperson Welder in a number of industrial settings. Preference will be given to those candidates who are current in the trade, with an Interprovincial Trades Qualification and who have proven teaching and/or supervisory experience. Ability to deal effectively with students on an individual or group basis. Completion of the Provincial Instructor’s Diploma Program (PIDP) would be considered an asset.

CLASSROOM AIDE – TRADES ACCESS (2 positions) This position will assist the Instructor with preparation for the program. Duties will include obtaining necessary materials as required for class use. Assisting the instructor with preparation for the course. Organizing of classroom facilities and class activities. This position requires a person of Aboriginal ancestry who also meets all other necessary qualifications. Should a qualified Aboriginal person not be available for the position, the College will consider non-Aboriginal applicants with other necessary qualifications. Must be familiar with the content in the program.

To find out more information about these and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

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Fort St. James Community Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) amendment #3 for the Fort St. James Community Forest License K1D is available for review and comment. This amendment is for the addition of the Witch Forest Development Unit. This plan can be reviewed Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm at the KDL office @ 561 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James B.C. or at the District of Fort St. James office @ 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, B.C. Questions or comments are received by John-Paul Wenger, RPF @ jwenger@kdlgroup.net (250) 996-8032 ext 33. NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Administrative Assistant JOB POSTING # 2013 – 85 Fort St. James, Part-Time Permanent JOB SUMMARY Provides a variety of administrative, secretarial, clerical and receptionist duties in an office; prepares correspondence and other documents, operates a multiline phone, maintains filing system and produces reports from a variety of information sources and databases. DEPARTMENT LOCATION NVCSS Fort St. James Office O Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent; Post-Secondary business or Administrative Assistant Certificate O Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication O A Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence, Clean Drivers Abstract and a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be requested from the applicant SALARY Community Living Services Collective Agreement Grid 10 - $15.93 - $18.54

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Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job positing number: Via email: tarnold@nvcss.ca Fax 250-567-3939 Mail: Tyrell Arnold, Executive Director Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC VOJ 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Caledonia Courier

Aboriginal group vows to fight permits Sam Redding Omineca Express

“They’re bombarding our offices,” said Thomas-Flurer. “Knowing that we’re facing a mult-million dollar company that probably has a person for every page and a lawyer for every page. We’re out-resourced in money and people.” The Yinka Dene Alliance, has vowed to fight the B.C. They also have to keep up with the short deadlines to respond to the referrals. government’s move which could allow Enbridge to temIn an email from Clarke in the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opporarily enter First Nations territory and cut down trees erations: for a land survey. “The Province is legally required to consider the permit applications, and upon acIf approved, the permits would allow Enbridge to occeptance of the applications is required to consult First Nations. Regardless of whether cupy three sites within Nak’azdli territory for a few days First Nations respond or not, the decision maker must consider all available, relevant according to a letter written by a First Nations relations information in making a decision to issue the permit or not…Consultation does not imply officer. veto power.” “The reason we were very strong in our response is So if the Yinka Dene fail to respond by a certain date there is a possibility that Enbecause Enbridge is trying to do permits and trying to bridge could be allowed to proceed anyway. create a momentum which we are bound to stop,” said “Christy Clark has said that she has five conditions and we respect that she is not going Yinka Dene protesters at the tar sands. Yinka Dene spokesperson Geraldine Thomas-Flurer. to be bullied,” said Thomas-Flurer. “But one condition we feel hasn’t been addressed is Photo courtesy of the Yinka Dene Alliance According to an email from Brennan Clarke in the Aboriginal rights and titles.” Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the consideration of the permits is Nechako Lakes MLA and Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Rustad was asked to comment on separate from the assessment of the entire project. the situation but he was unable to. He said that he wasn’t the right person to ask and after explainEnbridge spokesperson, Ivan Giesbrecht, said that the permits are for information requested ing the process the permits must go through, he said that was all he knew about it. at the Joint Review Panel hearings and that, even though those hearings are closed, the data to be Thomas-Flurer said that the First Nations people here have wanted to meet with Christy Clark, collected is still needed. “we were first in line” she said. But Clark has yet to visit their traditional territories and no meeting He said that the permits are not pushing the Northern Gateway pipeline forward, that they are is scheduled. just assessments that must be completed. “Throughout our history we are given low level authorities in government that meet with us and But the Yinka Dene, and therefore the Saik’uz and the Nak’azdli are committed to not allow- it goes nowhere and nothing ever gets done,” she said. “I think that time and time again a lesson ing any Enbridge workers at all in their territories. Thomas-Flurer said that they will start fining has been learned… We are tired of sitting down with people that are unable to make decisions.” any Enbridge people they find on their lands and that there is signage up in the territories saying Nathan Cullen, NDP Member of Parliament for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, said if a First Nation as much. has said under no circumstances will they allow Enbridge on their traditional lands “it’s offensive” “They [Enbridge workers] will have to appear to our traditional governments and they will that the province is looking at these temporary use permits to allow Enbridge to continue to work determine what restitution or fines will have to be paid,” she said. on Crown land. He expressed doubts on whether the premier will be able to stick to her five condiThe permits would allow 361 cubic metres of brush and timber to be cut and nearly 400 metres tions. of trail to be cleared. “I have a very low confidence in the Premier right now,” he said. “We judge people by their According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources the permits are for inves- actions and not by their words alone.” tigative works only such as geotechnical surveys. They are not for construction of the pipeline. “They cannot guarantee that there is not going to be a spill and looking at their track record its Thomas-Flurer knows that her organization is not equipped to fight a billion dollar company in quite obvious,” said Thomas-Flurer, citing the Kalamazoo spill which will cost millions to clean court. She said that they are receiving hundreds of pages of referrals at a time, too many for a small, up. Thomas-Flurer stressed that with any spillage it could seep into the ground and ruin drinking local government sized, organization of people. water that will be needed for generations to come. Thomas-Flurer brought up the tar sands in Alberta as an example. ThomasFlurer has seen the tar sands she said. And she described the devastation there in the landscape and the animals and the sad, defeated look found in the eyes of those First Nations people. “Our people love our neighbours,” she said. “We are not here forever and the land doesn’t belong to us. We have a responsibility to protect the land for others and for future generations and we take that responsibility very seriously.” Ruth Lloyd Joan Burdeniuk, a member of the committee. “It’s Caledonia Courier a good indication that they recognize that they have some issues there.” The Tachie Road will see some much-needed While the heavy logging traffic on the road improvements taking place next week. could be reduced if a connector from the Leo The Fort St. James Transportation Committee Creek Road to the North Road proposed by Canwas approached at the beginning of this year by for goes through, sections of the road are in poor Tl’azt’en First Nation to help work with the Min- condition. istry of Transportation and Infrastructure to make The Transportation Committee was also instruresurfacing the Tachie Road a priority. mental in making sure North Road improvements Sixteen kilometres of the road will be repaired were a priority. There is still crush being laid or resurfaced, with the hope more will be done in down as part of $2.5 million in upgrading work the future. being done to the road, which was in rough shape If you have seen a photograph you would like in the “It’s actually gone really fast,” said Councillor due to heavy industrial use.

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