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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

School starts! Sam Redding

Omineca Express School staff are busy getting ready for the return of students and are looking forward to welcoming them on Wednesday, September 4. This first day will run for only half a day, students will be dismissed three hours earlier than normal for their school. As summer vacations wrap up and children return to school Vanderhoof RCMP are reminding parents, students and drivers to be vigilant around school zones so everyone remains safe. The speed limit around most schools is 30 kilometers per hour, and the RCMP will be out ensuring that motorists respect the posted speed limits. “Every year in B.C., an average of 16,045 children

aged five to 18 are involved in crashes, resulting in 5,215 injuries and 34 deaths,” said Sergeant Jason Keays, Detachment Commander of Vanderhoof RCMP in an email. Classes back on means that children will be flooding the streets and, especially in a small town, they may not look twice when crossing the road. Drivers are advised to drive slow in areas where children are walking, everyone is excited with school back on so the RCMP would like motorists to remember to stay calm and cautious on the roads. Students who walk to school are advised to use sidewalks when possible and to cross where there are crossing guards available. For those children who ride a bike to and from school,

RCMP are reminding students to respect traffic lights and to make sure the bicycle is equipped with reflectors. Wearing headphones or earbuds to listen to music is dangerous when riding a bike on road ways. Sgt. Keays wants everyone to take responsibility for their own actions ensuring all are safe during the back to school season - “We will be reminding drivers that it’s their responsibility to be alert, slow down and watch for children, especially near schools and playgrounds, we can all play an active role by making smart decisions”. For children who ride a school bus, the RCMP want to remind the children to wait until the bus stops to approach the front door, to make sure the driver sees them before crossing in front

Sergeant Jason Keays wants to remind motorists to be extra cautious with classes back on and slow down in school zones. Kids walking to school should use crossing guards when possible. of the bus and to never cross behind a school bus. Motorists are reminded that when a school bus is stopped, they too must stop and it’s best to stay five

meters behind the bus. Passing a bus with the flashing lights is a major offence and will cost drivers a hefty fine and several demerit points off a driver’s license.

Legebokoff trial delayed Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The trial of accused serial killer Cody Legebokoff has been postponed until Oct. 7 to face four charges of first-degree murder. Originally slated for trial to begin Sept. 9, Cody Alan Legebokoff, 23, will now appear in October in B.C Supreme Court in Prince George in front of a judge without jury. Legebokoff, originally from Fort St. James, is accused of the murders of four women: Loren Donn Leslie, Jill Stacey Stachenko, Cynthia Francis Maas and Natasha Lynn Montgomery. Legebokoff, was stopped by chance in November 2010 by a

passing RCMP member who was driving on Highway 27 toward Vanderhoof and saw Legebokoff pulling off of an unused logging road onto the highway at night. When pulled over, Legebokoff raised enough suspicion a conservation officer was contacted to search the area, looking for possible illegal hunting activity. During his search, however, the Cody Legebokoff conservation officer discovered the body of 15-year-old Loren Leslie, who was from Fraser Lake and attending high school in Vanderhoof at Nechako Valley Secondary School when she

disappeared. Her parents reported she had told her mother she was going for coffee with a friend and never returned. Legebokoff was subsequently arrested and charged with her murder. After further investigation, RCMP allege they have linked Legebokoff to three additional women’s deaths. Stachenko went missing in October 2009 and was found only days later in a gravel pit outside Prince George. Maas went missing in September 2010 and was found in L.C. Gunn Park in Prince George within a couple of weeks. Montgomery went missing at the same time as Maas, but her body has not been recovered. At the time of his arrest, Legebokoff was living in a house in Prince George with high school friends from Fort St. James.

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McLeod Cares Sam Redding Omineca Express

BCLs may get cold brews Sam Redding Omineca Express The government of B.C. will soon begin phase two of its Liquor Policy Review project. As part of the pilot project three more B.C. liquor stores will soon have refrigerated coolers on top of the 10 stores that already offer cold beer and wine. Another four stores will expand with walk-in fridges in the fall. All other Canadian provinces have offered refrigeration in nearly all of their government liquor stores. “We already know that a number of B.C.’s liquor laws are outdated and this is another area where we think B.C. is lagging behind other jurisdictions,” said John Yap, parliamentary secretary for Liquor Policy Review. “Refrigeration units seem to be very

“...I’ll be listening for ideas on this and other topics that would allow us to make practical and responsible changes to B.C.’s liquor laws” popular with customers, but the public and industry will now have the opportunity to give us feedback on whether this is something they would like to see on a larger scale around the province.” Once these cold rooms open, the Liquor Distribution Branch will be collecting feedback from the public, as well as data on sales and customer visits. If the feedback government receives in the Liquor Policy Review indicates expanded refrigeration in BCLSs

could be a worthwhile change, the data from the pilot would be used to inform a business plan about what that model could look like. Letters have gone out to major stakeholders asking them for written feedback and ideas for change. Over 10,000 liquor licensees and liquor agency stores will also receive letters in the near future. Phase two is scheduled to begin in September when a website will be launched for the general public to see what recommendations industry and stakeholders are making, and to provide their own ideas for commonsense changes. “During our consultations and engagement with industry, key stakeholders and the public, I’ll be listening for ideas on this and other topics that would

allow us to make practical and responsible changes to B.C.’s liquor laws in order to improve convenience for consumers, promote economic growth in our province, and maintain or improve public safety and the health of our citizens.” The Liquor Policy Review consultations are expected to end by Oct. 31, 2013. The last major review of B.C.’s liquor laws was completed in 1999, but did not include a public consultation component. Vanderhoof liquor vendors did not immediately respond to requests for comment by Omineca Express.

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On Thursday, August 30, some McLeod students came back to school early, said Libby Hart, principal of W.L. McLeod said in an email. The grade 6 and 7 McLeod Cares Leaders were in the school to get ready to welcome all our new students. McLeod Cares Leaders are the “big brothers and big sisters” for all the new Kindergarten students and kids who are new to McLeod in any grade. They spend the day learning how to help new children feel welcomed and happy at school and getting the school ready. Over the weekend the McLeod Cares Leaders connect with each new student and their families and they will be their special

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Omineca Express Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Dust controls needed for mills

Sam Redding Omineca Express Wet dust is just as explosive as dry dust in B.C. sawmills, an article in the Vancouver Sun reported. The article went on to say that FPInnovations, the non-profit research centre at UBC that was studying this, doesn’t want sawmills to jettison their current dust control systems but that they should consider alternatives. Wood dust was the fuel for the two recent explosions at sawmills in northern B.C. as confirmed by WorkSafeBC. The dust is suspended in the air making it extremely dangerous, so sawmill’s have often relied on misting systems to get the dust wet and cause it to drop. But Corinne Stavness, spokesperson for the PlateauCanfor mill replied via email when asked about the mills dust control systems. “We are continuing to improve dust management at our Plateau facility,” she said. “Much of our work has been focused on improving the efficiency of the dust collection systems that were installed when the mill underwent a significant capital upgrade several years ago. This includes additional collection points from machines that do not currently have them, as well as improvements to the performance of existing collection spots. We are focussed on reducing our reliance on manual clean-up of dust – that means capturing dust at the source and then controlling it once it has been captured.” The Sun also reported that Carrier Lumber in Prince George was spending up to $15,000 on misting equipment. L&M Lumber and the Fraser Lake sawmill did not immediately respond to requests for comment by the Omineca Express.

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Health care from home Sam Redding Omineca Express

Patients living with chronic diseases like diabetes, heart, kidney and lung disease now have access to tools to keep track of their own symptoms and medications via the internet. Simon Fraser University professor Scott Lear and his team have created a website to help patients monitor their health from their own homes and have a team of professionals monitoring their health as well. “Chronic disease rates are higher in small urban and rural areas, yet access to care is limited to larger cities,” Lear said in a press release. “Patients from remote areas often end up traveling long distances to receive care, sometimes at great time and financial costs.” Lear’s program is called My Health Connect, it allows patients

to keep track of their own health while their own nurse and physicians monitor the symptoms. The system will track data such as blood pressure, weight and sugar levels according to the release. If something looks abnormal to the computer then a nurse is notified and the patient will receive help from physicians, dieticians and exercise specialists. “The program has had a significant and positive effect on my health,” one participant said. “The daily reports have helped me to stay focused on improving those issues that I must address. Having the counsel of a nurse during the program greatly assisted me in understanding the questions I needed to have answered.” Dr. Kandasamy Gounden is one of a number of physicians with patients in the

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The Nechako River ebbs down once more to let everyone in the area know that summer will soon be over. The geese aren’t worried though, hundreds of them flock to the river before they continue their journey south.

study. “My Health Connect has been an invaluable support for my patients. I have several patients using the system, and it has helped them to take charge of their own health. They are able to keep better records of their symptoms and to self-man-

Aspiring writers unite Sam Redding Omineca Express The Vanderhoof Public Library will be holding a free creative writing workshop as well as a reading from five local authors on September 14. The workshop will feature writers from the Scroll Press book Selected Stories From Scroll in Space: 2003 - 2013. The reading from them will be from mainly science fiction stories but with a few thematic exceptions, it will run from 10 a.m. to noon. The authors scheduled to read are Doris Ray from Fraser Lake; Han Li, Erin Wilson and Rob Ziegler from Prince George and Lynda Williams from Burnaby. Each author comes from a unique background which lends to the variety of stories which will be presented. Doris Ray came up with the idea to hold the event because she had heard of the other authors and wanted to see if they could get together for an event. “Because it’s fun,” said Ray when asked why she wanted to organize this. “Because I can…Over the years a few of us have submitted stories and some get published and some don’t.”

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Ray was calling around and talking to other authors who had published with Scroll Press and found that there was a bit of interest in having a workshop in Vanderhoof. Han Li, a psych professor at UNBC, is one of the authors attending the workshop, she will be reading the first chapter from her story The Water Lily Pond, a socio-psychological novel published in 2004. “My book is about my childhood in China during the revolution,” said Li. “It is about my early life in China and the harsh reality for people in the countryside living through brainwash and how they managed to survive a great famine.” Her book chronicles her own personal story amid the backdrop of the cultural revolution in China. She said she believes those events left psychological scars on the people and for her, it helps to write down personal memories. After the reading, the workshop will begin at 1 p.m. and run for two hours. The workshop is for writers who are already working on a fiction project such as a novel, play, screenplay or short story. Participants should bring an excerpt of their current project that they want to workshop.

age between appointments with timely and individualized feedback from the nurse. This helps make our visits more focused and informed.” Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Michael Smith Founda-

tion for Health Research, Lear is seeking additional patients to participate in the ongoing study tracking the programs use. The research team is halfway to reaching their goal of 318 participants as of August 2013, the study began in 2011.

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A young hula hooper keeps her hoop up while watching the main stage at MoM on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Murray Ridge. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

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B.C. pulls plug on power projects Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – BC Hydro has cancelled or deferred four electricity purchase contracts with independent power producers, and the total may reach 20 by the time a review of projects is complete, Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Thursday. Bennett said the review is part of a broader effort by BC Hydro to meet his instruction to “spend less money,” as he leads an effort to reduce costs across all government operations. BC Hydro proposed the move, identifying the 20 project proponents that were not meeting their contract obligations due to financing, regulatory or other problems. That non-performance gives BC Hydro legal authority to delay or terminate contracts. The utility has contracts with 81 operating projects, mostly run-ofriver hydroelectric, and another 47 are under construction or seeking permits after receiving purchase contracts. BC Hydro released its latest draft resource plan last week, which estimates the province has enough electricity supply to meet growing demand for the next 10 years. Bennett said he is skeptical about that forecast, with population growth and industrial demand from new mines and natural gas deVANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10-5pm Wednesday 10-5pm & 6:30-8:30pm Thursday 10-5pm Friday 10-6pm Saturday 10-5pm FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

velopment in northern B.C., but it gives the utility some breathing room. “I’m a real fan of the clean energy industry, but obviously we don’t want to be agreeing to buy more power than what we need,” Bennett said. BC Hydro has been criticized in recent years for running up billions in deferred debt, as it completes major expansion and seismic upgrading of its network of dams. A new power line to northeast B.C. has run over budget, and the NDP opposition has accused the government of forcing BC Hydro to buy private power at inflated rates through contracts running as long as 40 years. Bennett said he has asked for a detailed analysis of the cost of private power compared to new sources such as the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River or adding turbines to BC Hydro dams on the Columbia River. B.C.’s Clean Energy Act requires BC Hydro to be self-sufficient in electricity by 2016, based on an average rainfall year to replenish its hydro dams. The requirement is to minimize the import of power generated by burning coal or natural gas.

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Salmon days in Fraser Lake Sam Redding Omineca Express Juanita Heron, Tannis Reynolds and Angela Reynolds each helped to organize three days of magic, learning and culture from August 26 to 28. Sports day on Wednesday, August 28 was organized by Kim Albinet and Dennis Patrick who taught the kids a traditionaly game of Lahal. There were kayak lessons, a magic show and many arts and crafts opportunities, everything from face painting to balloon painting. Chief Archie Patrick did an opening prayer at the ceremony by the river bend and Tannis Reynolds spoke of prayer and the importance of the salmon. She sang, along with other community members, a prayer song in Carrier that she wrote herself. They all sang the four clan songs together and danced by the river. Afterwards they gathered at the smokehouse to teach and learn how to cut and dry fish. There were many vendors and craftsmen and women set up at the event as well.

Dinner consisted of several different dishes of salmon as well as fresh vegetables from the community garden. “Juanita, Tannis, Betty Heron and myself spent a few days

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Wise grandmother outwits scam Sam Redding Omineca Express According to Vanderhoof RCMP, on August 26, 2013 a local resident of Vanderhoof received a phone call from a man pretending to be her grandson and asking for money. The older lady was on her way to wire the money when she pulled the car over and called her real grandson. When he answered the grandmother realized she had been duped and tried to trace the call. The calls were made from disposable phones though so when she was unable to call them back she took it to the police detachment. The phone rang again while she was at the RCMP detachment and an RCMP employee answered the phone and identified himself. The caller hung up and did

not call back. Sergeant Jason Keays, Detachment Commander at the Vanderhoof RCMP, said in an email that this is one of several common telephone scams that are prevalent in British Columbia. The fake grandson had told the older woman that he had crashed his vehicle and needed money to bail himself out of jail. Immediately after that call the grandmother received two more calls, one from a caller who stated he was the boy’s lawyer and one from a detention center. “We’re seeing a lot of these in B.C. right now,” said Sgt. Keays. “The other one going around is the fake rental scam.” Sergeant Keays is referring to a scheme where a victim finds a good rental deal on a property online and after paying a damage deposit or hold deposit the renter attempts to move in, only to discover the

landlord was fake and the money is now gone. Sergeant Keays offers these tips on how you can avoid being the victim of a telephone scam: • Protect yourself. You are in control of the conversation, don’t let the telemarketer bully you. • Never pay to receive a prize. • Don’t give out your personal details. Don’t give anyone information that will allow them to know you better. • High pressure sales are a clue to a fraud. Refuse to be pressured into making a decision. • Don’t send money. Ask for information to be sent to you in writing. • Say no if you are uncertain and hang up the phone. • Once you respond, you may be added

2013 4-H Fair Results 4-H awards night will be held on September 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Gym. Horse Junior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Hunter W. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Dorin G. Senior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Tyla G. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Ryshel M. Unit 2 Grand Champion Dorin G. Unit 3 Grand Champion Hunter W. Reserve Grand Champion - Ryshel M. Unit 7 Grand Champion Tyla G. Dairy Senior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Angela K. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Jayci P. Dairy Heifer Calf Grand Champion Angela K. Reserve Grand Champion - Jayci P. Poultry Junior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Mathieu P. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Iara P. Senior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Shawn P.

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Senior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Dakota M. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Kortnie V. Third - Sierra S. Market Grand Champion Austin D. Reserve Grand Champion - Kennedy A. Ewe Lamb Grand Champion Breyelle H. Ewe with lamb Grand Champion Dakota M. Reserve Grand Champion - Sierra S. Sydnee S. Swine Junior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Madison D. Reserve Grand Champion Second - Daemon J. Third - Abigail D. Senior Showmanship

Grand Champion First - Kaimi G. Grand Champion Second - Reed W. Third - Wyatt G. Market Grand Champion Reed W. Reserve Grand Champion - Madison D. Yearling Sow Grand Champion Glen M. Beef Junior Showmanship Grand Champion First - Hannah T. Reserve Grand Champion - Alyssa D. Third - Kaitlin B. Senior Showmanship Grand Champion Kolby P. Reserve Grand Champion - Mikaela T.

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CUPE workers underpaid, taken for granted Sam Redding Omineca Express

The CUPE union of B.C. has said that the province takes its workers for granted and perhaps that’s true, I certainly have. The possible strike action could take place during the second week of September and there is a high chance it will disrupt classes. I remember one year in high school when we had a two week holiday in November because of the teachers strike. At the time I thought it was great but I don’t think the teachers or parents were too thrilled. I spoke to the teacher’s union representative Tom Thalheimer and he told me that, while he has no way of knowing for sure, he suspects that teachers will not be crossing the picket line if CUPE workers go on strike this September. The union represents 27,000 workers including clerical staff and education assistants, bus drivers and custodians. The people who work behind the scenes to make sure our schools run. Their work may go unappreciated by many but I remember being helped by them when I was going through elementary school. Elementary school was very hard for me but I remember the education assistants were some of the friendliest people in the system. They were there specifically to help kids and maybe that made them more approachable than the teachers who were always telling us what we had to do. They were always ready to listen to our problems or worries and even if they couldn’t help just talking was enough. So take the time to appreciate our CUPE workers who have an average wage of $24,000 a year and haven’t seen a raise since 2009 according to their chair who spoke to the Globe and Mail.

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Aboriginal education neglected Dear Editor, While the Conservatives have spent the summer talking about their forthcoming First Nations Education Act, they continue to ignore the elephant in the room: the federal government dramatically underfunds First Nations students’ education. For a country like Canada, it’s shocking that only a third of high school students on reserve graduate each year. And while the reasons are complex, one stands out: the federal government, which is solely responsible for financing First Nations education, only funds First Nations students two-thirds of the average funding per student that the provinces provide to other schools. This financing gap contributes to lower test scores, stunning drop-out rates and a failure to equip students with the tools they need to compete and succeed in the modern workforce. It’s a big problem, especially since more than a quarter of the Aboriginal People in Canada are under 14. This is a huge loss for our economy. Canada is coping with a lack of highly skilled people in the workforce, a problem which is projected to worsen. The

Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders say higher investments in Aboriginal education are needed to employ this generation. One study found that by increasing Aboriginal education rates to the same level as non-Aboriginal Canadians could add $160 billion to the economy over the next seven years alone. Sadly, nothing is being done, government spin notwithstanding. Despite the Conservatives being in power for almost 8 years, the Auditor General found the government cannot demonstrate any progress in closing the First Nations education gap. Their record of neglect is shameful. And they continue to deny there is even a problem. Giving all children a high-quality, relevant education and an equal opportunity to succeed is a core Canadian value. It is the right thing to do, and it’s also good for economic growth. It’s high time we closed the gap. Yours sincerely, The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, MP Liberal Party of Canada Aboriginal Affairs Critic

Wandering through the back forty Sam Redding

Omineca Express In 1973, the Nechako Chronicle was gearing up with many back to school editorials of its own. One article described the tears coming from the kids and parents alike. One little girl said “It’s OK mommy, I’ll be alright.” Forty years ago, they had an unallocated timber harvest in Burns Lake of about 180,000 cunits, so they decided to focus their sawmill expansion program there. But perhaps the oddest front

page news from the September 6 newspaper is that Ray Mouritsen placed well with his sheep at the PNE. The news forty years ago was much more personal like that, it featured small news articles including one of Mr. and Mrs. John Belmont who were reunited with their son after 33 years of no contact. “He was at the war at the time and she couldn’t find out where he was until she went to England and was finally able to trace him…” All this took place in a time when there was a nation-wide rail strike in Canada. According to the Nechako

Chronicle, the cattle and calves on Canadian farms back then totalled 14,051,500 this compared to 2012 when there were 12.5 million as of Jan 1, a loss of about 1.5 million. Apparently there were a few cases of modern day cattle rustling back in ‘73, one farmer found a butchered carcass on his property and a few other farmers were thinking about forming a vigilante group. “As a result of comparatively high meat prices it is expected there will be a greater number of inexperienced and unpredictable nimrods in the woods.”

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Results of the beef show at the Nechako Valley Exhibition The Nechako Valley Exhibition Beef Show was held in Vanderhoof August 16, 17, 18, 2013. Thirty four exhibitors brought over 100 head

HEREFORD SHOW Mature Cow/Calf 1st - Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd - M & S Solmonson, Judge: Dennis Babiuk, Vanderhoof Brosseau, AB 3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake of cattle to the show. A big thank you to all of this year’s exhibitors and volunteers.

Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow) 1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd – Copper-T Ranch, Vanderhoof 3rd – C-Jay Ranch, Houston Senior Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Reserve Senior Champion Female – M & S Solmonson, Vanderhoof Yearling Heifer 1st - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake 2nd - Richardson Ranch, Tlell 3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake The Supreme Champion Bull award, sponsored by the Royal Bank in Vanderhoof, was won by North 40 Red Angus of Vanderhoof. Mike Wheeler & Lonnie Wiebe.

Heifer Calf 1st - Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd - Copper-T Ranch,

Fraser Lake 3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake 4th - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake Junior Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Reserve Junior Champion Female – CopperT Ranch, Fraser Lake Grand Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Reserve Grand Champion Female – M & S Solmonson, Vanderhoof Bull Calf 1st - Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd - M & S Solmonson, Vanderhoof 3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake 4th - M & S Solmonson, Vanderhoof Yearling Bull 1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Junior Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

The Premier Exhibitor award, sponsored by Ludwig Farms, was won by Copper-T Ranch of Fraser Lake. Trevor & Janice Tapp with Frank and Miriam Ludwig. More results on page 10

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Save money with handmade invites Calligraphy, embossing, fonts, watermarks -- these and other terms are finely engrained in the wedding stationery lexicon. While traditionalists may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other stationery products from commercial printers, couples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invitations ... by printing the invites themselves. Before the advent of sophisticated home computer systems and affordable desktop printers, brides- and grooms-to-be had to rely on professional

printers and engravers. The process of producing wedding invitations likely involved printing plates or some form of thermography and took place in a building replete with bulky equipment and the pungent aroma of ink. Though formal and often exquisitely executed, these wedding invitations can still prove quite expensive. The Bridal Association of America says that the average cost of professionally produced wedding invitations is $659. This refers to invitations that have printed envelopes, reply cards, and printer reply card envelopes. Changes in design or even

the color of the text can impact prices further. It is not unheard of to spend as much as $2,000 for highquality engraved wedding invitations. Considering the invitation is held for a short period of time and then tossed away, some couples cannot imagine spending so much on invitations. In such instances, making your own invitations may be the most affordable option. As the evolution of home-based printing has broadened the possibilities of do-it-yourself printing, couples who hope to design and produce their own wedding invitations have many options at their

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Pre-Made Kits A visit to a stationery store or even the local craft retailer should present shoppers with several different wedding invitation kits. These packages often include blank invitations, response cards, envelopes and other embellishments pertaining to the invitation design. Some can be quite elaborate, with the inclusion of vellum or card inserts, as well as die-cut designs. Couples who want control over the wording and printing but would rather leave the creative design to someone else can benefit from these invitation kits. They also tend to be affordably priced in comparison to a professional printing service. Crafty Card-Making Interest in scrapbooking and card-making has spurred craft centers to stock many different materials that can be used to design wedding invitations. Layering different types of paper to create a three-dimensional effect and using embellishments such as rhinestones or ribbon can help dress up the wedding invitation. Couples hosting a casual wedding for a small number of guests may enjoy the process of hand-crafting wedding invitations and possibly customizing them for each guest. Intimate affairs lend themselves well to this level of personalization, and handmade invitations could set the cozy tone of the celebration. Graphic Design Work Couples who have a creative

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What would a wedding day be without flowers? The beauty and the aroma of fresh-cut flowers can create a welcoming atmosphere and complement the beauty and the style of a wedding wardrobe. Flowers are often the first things that guests see upon arriving for the ceremony, and they may even be something guests take home at the end of the night. Flowers create an air of romance, and most couples want to make flowers -- whether fresh or silk -- an integral part of their wedding day. As with any decision when planning a wedding, choosing the right flowers requires some research and a basic knowledge of which flowers will convey the message and the theme of your wedding. The number of colors, textures and combinations that can be created are so numerous that couples may feel the decision on the floral arrangements is best left to the florist. But it doesn’t take a lot of expertise to know what you want, and it is important for couples to convey their feelings to the florist. Consider these tips when choosing a florist and selecting flowers. * Experts advise that a couple start looking for a florist at least six months before the wedding, especially if the wedding will take place during the peak season of May through September. Get recommendations from friends as to which florist they used or find out if your wedding planner or banquet hall manager recommends a particular florist. Some catering halls have agreements with florists, and they work together. * Browse magazines to get ideas of what you like. You also

may be able to find a florist through an advertisement or if he or she has been featured in publications. Keep a scrapbook of the colors, types of flowers and arrangements and any other ideas that attract you so you will be able to present this information to the florist. * Establish your flower budget prior to sitting down with the florist. You should expect to pay at least 8 percent of the total wedding cost on flowers. Get an estimate on the floral arrangement and then tweak your needs according to your budget. Many florists can modify arrangements and find a middle ground with regard to cost. Selecting flowers that are in-season will result in more affordable rates than if you desire exotic or out-of-season blooms. * Once you’ve hired the florist, you can come up with a wedding flower worksheet that establishes

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all of your needs. The florist may ask for specific information, such as photos of the bride’s gown as well as the colors and styles that the wedding party will be wearing. A good florist knows that a bouquet should not overpower or detract from the beauty of the bride. The florist may want to mimic textures from the dress, such as beading, with smaller flowers or berries within the arrangement. The groom’s boutonniere is traditionally one of the flowers from the bride’s bouquet so that the look is cohesive. * Ceremony flowers may be traditional, and some houses of worship have strict guidelines as to what can and cannot be used. However, reception flowers can be where you show off your creativity and whimsy. After all, this is a party and it should be fun. You may want to give the florist more freedom of expression with regard to reception centerpieces

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and flowers that adorn other areas of the room. * Because receptions tend to take place in the evening hours and are often indoor affairs, experts say that added lighting may be needed to put emphasis on the floral centerpieces and help present them in their best light. You may want to think about hiring a lighting designer to spotlight some areas of the room or at the very least incorporate candlelight into your centerpiece arrangements. * To give the impression that there are more flowers than there really are, use fragrance and filler as your tools. Fragrant flowers can fill up the room with a welcoming aroma. Look for frangipani, lilies, hyacinths, jasmine, and sweet peas for a big impact. Florists know how to stretch arrangements by using greenery and other filler to lend bulk without too much extra cost. *Experienced florists will know how long it takes certain buds to open and show off their maximum beauty. Therefore, expect a florist to be working on your floral arrangements as much as a week before the wedding date -- purchasing containers, cleaning flowers and waiting for certain ones to open fully. Minimize changes close to your wedding date as most things will already be started. * It is possible to make your own centerpieces or bouquets if you so desire. Simplicity will work best for the novice. Think about grouping similar-hued calla lilies together for a bridal bouquet. Hydrangea and peonies are larger flowers that can easily fill up a vessel on a table as a centerpiece. White flowers will coordinate with any color scheme and could be the easiest to mix and match. White blooms include sweet pea, rose, camellia, stephanotis, narcissus, gardenia, orchid, lily of the valley, jasmine, and gypsophila. Flowers are one component of the wedding that will help achieve the magic and beautiful atmosphere couples desire. Can we help you with

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Beef show results Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Grand Champion Bull - Richardson Ranch, Tlell Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, Tlell Breeder’s Herd 1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd – Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake Get of Sire 1st – Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake Progeny of Dam 1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd – Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake ALL OTHER BREEDS Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow) 1st – TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof Senior Champion Female – TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof Yearling Heifer 1st - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Heifer Calf 1st – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 3rd – TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof 4th – Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Junior/Grand Champion Female - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Junior Reserve Champion Female Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Grand Champion Female - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Reserve Grand Champion Female TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof Bull Calf 1st - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 3rd - TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof

4th - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Yearling Bull 1st - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Junior Champion Bull - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Junior Reserve Champion Bull - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Grand Champion Bull – Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Get of Sire – 1st - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd - TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof 3rd - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Progeny of Dam – 1st - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake Breeder’s Herd 1st – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd - Southside Charolais, Burns Lake ANGUS Mature Cow/Calf 1st - Marberly Angus, Houston 2nd - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 3rd - Samantha Meerdink, Telkwa 4th - Zackery Kells, Vanderhoof Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow) 1st – Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 2nd – Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 3rd – Mica Kells, Vanderhoof Senior Champion Female – Marberly Angus, Houston Reserve Senior Champion Female – Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Yearling Heifer 1st - Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 2nd - Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 3rd - Mountain Ash Angus, Quesnel 4th - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Heifer Calf - Split

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1st - Nine Mile Ranch, Quesnel 2nd - Mountain Ash Angus, Quesnel 3rd - Marberly Angus, Houston 4th - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Heifer Calf Champion – North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof

Get of Sire – 1st - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 2nd - Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 3rd - Marberly Angus, Houston 4th - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Progeny of Dam – 1st - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 2nd - Zackery Kells, Vanderhoof

Junior Champion Female - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Reserve Junior Champion Female – Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof

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Grand Champion Female - Marberly Angus, Houston Reserve Grand Champion Female – North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Bull Calf 1st – Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 2nd – Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 3rd - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 4th - Mountain Ash Angus, Quesnel

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE SHOW – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof

Yearling Bull 1st – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 2nd – C-Jay Ranch, Houston Junior Champion Bull – Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof Junior Reserve Champion Bull – Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Senior Bull 1st - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Senior Champion Bull - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Grand Champion Bull – North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Crosby Angus, Vander-

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SUPREME CHAMPION BULL OF THE SHOW – North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION BULL OF THE SHOW – Southside Charolais, Burns Lake PREMIER EXHIBITOR – Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake PREMIER BREEDER Richardson Ranch, Tlell JACKPOT CLASSES – Judged by 3 Commercial Cattlemen: Jackpot Yearling Heifer 1st - Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 2nd - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 3rd - Frank & Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Jackpot Bull Calf 1st - Mountain Ash Angus, Quesnel

2nd - Crosby Cattle, Vanderhoof 3rd - TK Cattle Co, Vanderhoof FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Kolby Page, Vanderhoof 2nd - Angela Kulchar, Vanderhoof 3rd - Tate Page, Vanderhoof COMMERCIAL CLASSES

Market Steer 1st - Jordan Andres, Vanderhoof 2nd - Kaylon McKee, Vanderhoof 3rd - Hunter Westbrook, Vanderhoof Replacement Female 1st - Randal Dering, Vanderhoof Productive Female (Cow & Calf) 1st - Randal Dering, Vanderhoof

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Nechako Valley Exhibition- Beef Committee would like to thank all the Beef Barn Sponsors and Volunteers for making this year’s Exhibition and Show a success: Business Sponsors: BC Livestock Co-op Canyon Tree Farms Cariboo Water Wells Crosby Plumbing Glen Dale Agra Services JC’s Waterworks Kusler’s Fencing Ralph Hopkins NAPA Auto Parts North Country Inn Motel Poplar Meadows Angus Western Financial Group Plaque Sponsors: SuPReMe CHAMPIoN BuLL Royal Bank of Canada ReSeRve CHAMPIoN BuLL HUB International Barton SuPReMe CHAMPIoN FeMALe DMS Feedlot and Dairy ReSeRve CHAMPIoN FeMALe Thiessen Charolais PReMIeR exHIBIToR Ludwig Farms PReMIeRe BReeDeR KC Ranch PRoDuCTIve FeMALe, CoMMeRCIAL Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Association RePLACeMeNT FeMALe, CoMMeRCIAL Huber Farm Equipment Jackpot Draw: North 40 Red Angus bull, Oly 17Y, weighed 2311.

Back to school clothing You think clothes have nothing to do with health? How about these tidbits of fashion advice: Skinny Jeans – also known as, “drainpipes” and also the “nervemurdering leg pythons”. Wearing tight pants can compress the femoral nerve running down your thigh. Constant pressure may force the nerve to develop meralgia parasthetica which causes numbness, stinging pain, oversensitivity to heat and even tissue damage. (this condition is also exacerbated by those wearing high heels, what can you do? Take off your pants. (suggestion… don’t take them off at school) Facial piercings - fantastic and amazing right? Wrong.. well actually maybe. Remember those nerves in your body? Well you have a great big amazing set of nerves in your face, damage this and you could experience dizziness, headaches, balance issues, dropping eyelids etc. Luckily for some symptoms tend to dissipate when the jewellery is removed Accessories – If you enjoy buying or wearing cheap rings, jewellery, handbags etc. you may be poisoning yourself and those you buy these gifts for. Cadmium has largely replaced the use of lead in jewellery for its inexpensive attributes, do you know which other attributes it has? How about kidney, bone and liver disease, as well as cancer? It’s very true that you get what you pay for, buy a 10 dollar necklace don’t expect it to be quality or “safe”. This is why we have reputable jewellers, think about using them. While buying presents are great, how about them not coming with a free bonus of cancer? The real danger is if it is ingested; No problem right? Who is the target for these tacky trinkets? Children of course, who we all know love to put everything into their mouths. But wait, where did all that lead from old toys go? How about right into a majority of handbags easily found at your local Walmart, Target, and major retailers; this is especially bad news for those with children, as it can rub off onto your hands and then onto everything else you touch including cute babies and innocent doe eyed children. Think of the children. ~cue music~ or at least think of yourself and your interaction with other people & especially newborn babies! (You may not even realize what you have on your hands so hold back on pinching those adorable chubby cheeks). What about people who carry those little dogs in their purses.. its amazing what a difference some knowledge makes. It is all about quality. Buy quality not quantity and you’ll cherish it more (mostly because you won’t be able to afford anything else) it will also ease that overconsumption disease people are suffering from, and it’s a win -win for us and the environment and health of those around us! Next week – A continuation of clothing

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Rediscover Vanderhoof College of New Caledonia

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.

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Our vocational education program offerings develop and strengthen a variety of employabilty skills for individuals seeking to enter and re-enter the workplace. Whether you want to work in office setting, tourism & hospitality, community daycare, or start your own business… come talk to your local campus about your options for training starting this fall 2013! The Nechako campuses work closely with business 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. A variety of courses are offered for continuing education and university credit/transfer. Courses are part-time, close to home and accessible! Call your local campus for details.

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.”

Partnership and cooperation are key elements to the success of CNC Nechako Region. We are proud of our commitmment to social community development and the lead we have taken to support programs such as Neighbourhoud Space, Seniors Connected, Fort St. James KEY Resource Centre, Vanderhoof Youth Centre, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) and ESL among other initiatives. All these have demonstrated to be very positive for participants as they become more engaged in their own communities.

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ICBC seeks 4.9% rate hike with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payICBC has applied outs. for a 4.9 per cent rate Blucher said inincrease to its basic jury claim volume is vehicle insurance rates also rising, includto take effect Nov. 1. ing crashes involvFor an average ing drivers distracted driver who now pays by smartphones, and $1,369 a year for bamore pedestrians and sic insurance, the incyclists on roads. crease would add an ICBC cut 260 poextra $36. In its rate sitions last year after application to the B.C. an audit of its operaUtilities Commission, tions showed its manICBC is also seeking agement ranks had four per cent decrease swelled by 41 per cent in optional coverage between 2007 and that would reduce that 2011. Blucher said annual bill by $25. ICBC’s administraThe last rate intive costs amount to crease was 11 per cent five cents out of evin 2012, coupled with ery premium dollar, a six per cent cut in with 86 cents going to Mark Blucher, interim CEO of ICBC optional insurance claim payouts. where ICBC competes Bodily injury claims, for pain and suffering, fuwith private insurers. In an open letter to customers, Mark Blucher, ture care and loss of wages, totalled $1.9 billion in interim CEO of ICBC, says the increase is needed 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, $400 million higher than five years previously. Tom Fletcher Black Press

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UsedEverywhere. com recently launched their popular buy and sell sites all over northern B.C. including here in Vanderhoof. UsedVanderhoof. com - is a 100 per cent family-friendly site, supervised by a 24-hour moderation team. Originally seen as a solution to keep used goods out of the landfill, UsedEverywhere.com sites have become a hub for local

commerce and a great way to get rid of clutter and find bargains. We’ve all heard the old adage, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and nowhere else is it more true than on the UsedEverywhere. com sites. From cars, trucks and boats, to real estate rentals, furniture and gear for the kids, the buy and sell sites are prime hunting ground for the highest quality used

goods. “As the sites are moderated on an hourly basis, we can ensure secure transactions, minimum spam and family friendly content,” director of marketing, Lacey Sheardown, explains. “As UsedVanderhoof.com continues to grow, not only will we successfully keep unnecessary items out of the landfill, we will also build connections in our community.

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Beneﬁts After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com

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Selkin Logging Ltd

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

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CASUAL CUSTODIANS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas. To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must: ● provide proof of completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) ● successfully complete Custodial Training Course – provided by School District No. 91 ● hold a valid WHMIS certificate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) ● be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid. Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration 2fÀce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Please forward your applications to: Human Resources School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Mining

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Environmental Technician

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the responsibilities will include but not limited to: conducting general water quality monitoring programs as per permit and regulation requirements, maintaining environmental documentation and Àling protocols, maintain and calibrate Àeld equipment, report preparation, environmental inspections and general laboratory work. The majority of the work is conducted outside under a variety of conditions and requires the candidate to be reasonably Àt. 4XDliÀFDtions: Preference will be given to candidates possessing a University degree in Environmental Sciences or a 'iploma in Environmental Technology or related Àeld with years e[perience in a relevant Àeld. • Work independently and safely with minimal supervision • ATV, snowmobiling, boating experience and 4x4 pick ups • Solid computer skills including 0S 2fÀce • Previous experience in a mining or industrial setting • Must have a valid BC driver’s license

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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Eldorado Log Hauling Ltd. Williams Lake, BC has an immediate position for a Licensed Commercial Mechanic with a Commercial Inspection Ticket. Logging Truck experience would be an asset but not necessary.

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Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, FRANK TEICHROEB gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 water & sewer lines and snow removal. 567-2029

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHANNA ELISABETH HENDRIKSEN aka JOHANNA ELIZABETH HENDRIKSEN, Deaceased formerly of Fraser Lake, BC

Suites, Lower

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 4th day of October, 2013 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

1 bedroom basement/daylight suite. Separate entrance. N/S, References and damage deposit required. No Pets $600 per month includes utilities. Avail Sept 1 250-570-1605

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

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Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

Request for Proposals Design-Build Services Clark Ave/3rd Street W. Watermain Replacement Project (4th Street to Pine Street) Contract: 2013-05 The District of Vanderhoof invites Proposals for: Clark Ave/3rd Street W. Watermain Replacement Project. Works will include the replacement of approximately 225m of watermain (c/w all appurtenances and tie-ins), new Ă&#x20AC;re hydrant(s), reconnection of existing water services, pavement restoration and boulevard/ditch restoration. Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 This Request for Proposal is scheduled to close: Closing Time:

3:00 p.m. local time

Closing Date:

Friday, September 6th, 2013

Address:

OfĂ&#x20AC;ce of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Direct all inquiries regarding this Proposal call to: Attention:

Paul Carver, Director of Operations

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. The lowest or any Proposals may not necessarily be accepted.

Village of Fraser Lake PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the Council of the Village of Fraser Lake will be considering the adoption of the Village of Fraser Lake Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 757, 2013 at the Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Municipal Council Chambers. The property tax exemptions listed below are not new exemptions but under the new Community Charter, Municipal Council must now give notice of the proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 757, 2013. These exemptions are for the 2014 taxation year only and are authorized by the following sections of the Community Charter: Section 224(2)(f) permits Council, by bylaw, to grant further tax exemptions to building set aside for public worship and Section 224(2)(i) permits Council, by bylaw, to exempt from taxation land and improvements â&#x20AC;&#x153;owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground for public athletic or recreational purposesâ&#x20AC;?. Exempt from taxation for properties under Section 224(2)(f) are all remaining lands not occupied by the building. Exempted from taxation for purposes under Section 224(2)(i) are all lands provided the land is used as a community park. PROPERTIES AND DOLLAR VALUES EXEMPTED Estimated 2014 Tax Exemption

Estimated 2015 Tax Exemption

Estimated 2016 Tax Exemption

$217.98

$210.97

$151.80

d) Roman Catholic Episcopal Prince Rupert, Lot 18, Plan 5688, District Lot 617, Folio 542.001

$148.69

e) West Fraser Mills Ltd, Lot 167 Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 681.100

$312.96

a) Anglican Synod, Diocese of Caledonia Lot 148, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 669.00 b) Lakeview Bible Chapel Trustees Congregation, Lots 75-76, Plan 5688 District Lot 617, Folio 598.500 c) Trustees of the Congregation of the Fraser Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jehovah Witnesses, Lot 51, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 575.001

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3,600

Price does not include documentation fee of $399

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