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District of Vanderhoof construction Sam Redding Omineca Express The District of Vanderhoof has been working on several projects to improve various projects, including roads for motorists and pedestrians alike. These projects include work on culverts, a water main, pedestrian crosswalks and new bathrooms at Ferland Park. The public works department of Vanderhoof has been working hard to get all the underground construction finished before the weather makes it nearly impossible. Pedestrian Crosswalk Pedestrians trying to cross the road near Stewart Street and Burrard Avenue have been experiencing some delays and a couple of failures from the crosswalk signal. Paul Carver, Director of Operations for Vanderhoof, said that the problem was caused, in part, by water infiltration into the underground wiring conduit. “It’s been troublesome for us here for the last little while and it’s been getting worse and worse,” said Carver. “Obviously pedestrian safety is very important to us so it’s very important that it be operating at 100 per cent all the time.” So the workers have replaced the conduit in the ground as well as control boxes so that water isn’t going to be a problem anymore. The district had electricians out before to fix the problem numerous times but that was just a bandaid on the problem according to Carver. So the district decided to tear it up and permanently fix the problem as part of Carver’s proactive policy on district repairs and infrastructure. This has left a road cut across the road. The electrical contractor still has to pull cable through the new conduit, so it will be a week or so yet before it’s all finished. But temporary patching has been put down and the pavers will be in district in the next few weeks to finish it. Because of the area of the road work, the contractor had to do all the work from around 6 p.m. until the wee hours of the morning. Water main upgrade The tender closed September 6 to award the contract to design, build and install a new water main south of Highway 16. The water main will be for Clark Avenue between Third and Fourth Street continuing into Third Street between Clark Avenue

District workers fix up the municipal sign as well as many other projects around town including a major culvert. and Pine Street. Picture a shape like the letter L and you’ve got the idea. “We’re replacing the water main. That main is causing us problems. It’s an old cast iron system, that’s prone to leaks and breaks. It needs to be replaced to cut down on maintenance costs and disruptions to our customers down there.” There is $305,000 allocated in the budget for this project and will be a much larger main than the old one increasing water flows and pressures for residents in the area. The project will take three to four weeks to complete and Carver estimates the work will be finished sometime before the end of October.

By the time the water main is in, the snows will have arrived, so paving the roads will no longer be an option. Vanderhoof will have to wait until spring before putting blacktop down and finishing the boulevards. The disturbed areas will however be all buttoned up for the winter. The design-build contract has been awarded to local contractor Van-Con Enterprises. Because it is a design-build project, this will allow Vanderhoof to only deal with one contractor who will complete all the work of constructing and dealing with engineers and so on. “It’s an all in one package,” said Carver. “It helps us out because then I’m not dealing with our own engineers for the survey and design. All that stuff could de-

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Tips for hunting season of September and going into the beginning of October at the CNC Vanderhoof campus. The Canadian Fire-

Sam Redding Omineca Express Now that hunting season is heating up, everyone who is out in the woods should take care to remember safety guidelines while hunting including firearm safety and awareness of the law. Cam Hill is an instructor for the CORE Hunter Training course, a requirement to obtain a hunting license in B.C. Hill gave out several tips for hunters gearing up for the hunting season. Including an important one, firearm safety. The basic things are to treat every firearm as though it’s loaded. Control the muzzle at all times and keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to discharge the firearm. As well, ensure that your firearm is safe and proven. “Those are the four that CORE teaches. Firearms safety is a big one and as a conservation officer I’ve seen it before, I’ve checked vehicles where there’s been holes shot through the door. Somebody obviously had a loaded firearm in their vehicle. That’s a big one too, it’s against the law to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle.” A violation ticket for a loaded firearm in a vehicle runs $230 and that goes for any vehicle including ATVs. In the bush, one of the biggest problems that Hill has to deal with is the use of alcohol and drugs when on a hunt. Drug and alcohol violations don’t work like RCMP drinking and driving violations, it is up to the conservation officer as to whether he will ticket the guilty party or not. “Anytime that people are out there with firearms they need to refrain from consuming any alcohol or drugs. Believe it or not we do see that a lot. Guys are going out hunting for the day and they’ve got a bottle of beer beside them, its a

arms Safety Course is also running at CNC near the end of October and again in the third week of November.

BC Livestock Producers Livestock Market Report MARKET REPORT FOR September 4, 2013 2964 head of cattle from Williams Lake and Kamloops and the Team Sale STEERS HIGH AVG 300-399 169.00 161.53 400-499 158.00 148.00 500-599 147.00 141.00 600-699 159.00 154.76 700-799 153.75 149.33 800-899 150.00 141.26 900 + 142.75 132.00 Butcher Cows 73.00-82.00

HEIFERS HIGH AVG 300-399 149.00 149.00 400-499 140.00 135.00 500-599 139.00 127.12 600-699 135.50 128.56 700-799 135.00 133.60 800-899 135.25 129.13 900 + 126.50 120.93 Butcher Bulls 64.00-74.00

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Cam Hill, conservation officer for the Vanderhoof area, has a number of suggestions for hunters to stay safe in the forest. hunting violation and we will charge them for that.” Hunters could lose their firearms or their license if they’re caught under the influence while hunting. “You know a lot of the problems that I see. Where animals are mistakenly killed, or there’s injuries or whatever are the result of impairment. That’s a message I really want to get across, don’t drink and hunt.” If you do harvest an animal, hunters should make sure that it has expired. Approach it from behind and nudge it to be sure. Hill mentioned that he had seen an individual in Quesnel seriously injured last year. He’d shot a moose and it wasn’t dead so when he approached it the moose jumped up and attacked him. “It almost killed the fellow,” said Hill. “It broke his jaw and put him in the hospital for a long time.” As well as staying safe around the local wildlife, hunters should remember the key to wilderness survival. If something goes wrong, someone should know where you are or where you

are going. Always let someone know before you leave, even if you’re familiar with the area. “The Search and Rescue get a lot of calls from wives and parents and stuff their partners or kids haven’t come back and the natural tendency is to think they’re in

trouble. They’re usually just stuck or they’ve broken down but its just a good idea to let someone know where you’re going and when you’re coming back.” Some things to have prepared before the hunt begins is to have a map of the area, a first aid kit, and maybe a GPS or compass.

With these safety tips in mind, hunters should be well prepared for the season ahead. To learn more the CORE course will be running near the end

The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for September & October 2013 are as follows: September 16, 2013 School Board Office,Vanderhoof, BC October 21, 2013 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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Yekooche transfer payments begin again The Yekooche First Nation, which has been struggling with leadership issues for over a year, is again receiving their federal transfer payments. While a recall vote and by-election for the position of chief had halted payments from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), it appears funds have once again begun to flow to Yekooche. The band is still pursuing civil action against Henry Joseph, who had been elected chief but was removed in a recall along with thencouncillor Mathew Ernie Joseph. Chief Allan Joseph will now serve as chief alongside councillors Angelic Rose Joseph, Mitchell Joseph and Miranda Joseph until January. Yekooche has offices in Prince George where the finance office is located and 223 registered members, some of whom still live on the reserve on Stuart Lake.

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Sam Redding Omineca Express L&M, and the Nechako Group, has certainly taken into consideration the explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. Alan Fitzpatrick, general manager and director of the Nechako Group, told the Omineca Express that the mills have made a number of improvements in the last year which could total up to approximately $1.2 million. “This is the most cooperative the industry has ever been to make sure this never happens again,” said Fitzpatrick. Instead of relying only on misters or other dust management systems inside the mill, Fitzpatrick said that the mills have had a hazard assessment of the whole operation to identify the areas of accumulation and safely remove any dust build up. Dust floating in the air was found by WorkSafeBC to be the cause of the explosions in Prince George and Burns Lake. But a recent study by FPInnovations, a UBC research team, has found that wet dust is just as explosive as dry dust, so mills only using misters to wet their dust may be

L&M Lumber Ltd. and the rest of the Nechako Group have been reviewing their safety systems, including dust management, since the explosion at Babine Forest Products in 2012. inadequate. “Dust is one significant part of that program but its not just about a few things we’ve done in the mill its a whole process,” said Fitzpatrick. “They’ve done a risk assessment of the whole area. They identify areas of accumulation and then safely remove it.” The mills have had independent specialists come in and find the specific areas and machines that will accumulate dust and either upgrade the equipment or set up some sort of safety measures. Such safety measures could include ventilation, guarding, tarps etc. as well as capital improvements.

The mill has had BC Safety authority, the fire commissioner, the WCB as well as independent engineers on behalf of insurance companies as well as their own people. “I’d really like to thank the local fire department, they come out and we just go for tours with them. We just say anything that you can see, help us out with anything.” The Plateau-Canfor mill is looking at improvements to their facilities as well. “We are continuing to improve dust management at our Plateau facility,” said Corinne Stavness, spokesperson for the mill. “Much of our work has been fo-

cused 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 Vancouver Sun reported that Carrier Lumber in Prince George was spending up to $15,000 on misting equipment.

District improvement projects From front There are already two tanks near the Vanderhoof airport that have been in service since late last year. These are actually former fuel tanks that have been repurposed to hold water. Municipal budget cost to for each is $30,000 each. The tanks have to go through a lot of prep work and retrofitted before they can be placed in the ground. So now there is improved fire protection at the airport, not only just for the airport but also for the outlying area. These tanks will assist the fire department, whereas the fire departments will not have to commute as far to obtain water. The department’s equipment will be able to draw water directly from

these tanks. “If you’re in an area with no fire protection, no hydrants or water mains, you have to keep transporting water all the time,” said Carver. “Now we have those storage tanks there so it reduces the need for us to go back into district, so it helps the outlying areas.

Culvert Major culvert on MacDonald Road will soon be replaced. Only the new one will be a slipped into the old one, which means less work for the district, less cost and less disturbance for motorists. Work is planned to be completed before winter freeze-up. Vacuum truck There is $350,000 in the Capital Budget to purchase a new Vacuum Truck for the public works equipment fleet. This new unit will replace two older 1970s units. One is a sewer flusher truck and the other an older style vacuum truck. This major purchase will be put out to public tender in the very near future. As this will be a customized order, it will be a number of months before we take delivery. The new Vacuum Truck, with new technology, will do double duty. This unit will be much more effective and will require less ongoing maintenance in comparison to the old units, which will save Vanderhoof money in the long term.

Jacques Seguin released Jacques Seguin has been released after his first appearance in Prince George Law Courts. Released on bail until his next appearance on Oct. 21, Seguin is facing one count of seconddegree murder in the shooting death of his son Christopher Seguin, 36, after a domestic dispute at the family cabin at Takla Landing on August 16. Both men were from Vanderhoof.

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Vanderhoof man arrested for theft A Vanderhoof man wanted on arrest warrants is in custody and facing a number of new charges following an attempt to flee arrest last Saturday. Just before 3:30 p.m. on September 7, 2013, the Prince George RCMP were requested by Vanderhoof RCMP to attempt to arrest a man wanted in the community for using a misplaced ATM card to withdraw $1,500 in cash. Local officers attended a retail store on Domano Boulevard in Prince George where the 34-year-old man was believed to be working. On arrival to the store, the officer located the suspect and placed him under arrest after he provided a false name. While attempting to restrain the man, the officer was assaulted by the suspect, who then escaped the store on foot. The suspect fled into a nearby wooded area. Multiple police officers including a police service dog and handler were called in to assist. At approximately 4 p.m., the service dog located the suspect hiding in the bushed area. Despite commands to stop,

the suspect attempted to flee from police running into a nearby shopping complex parking lot. At this point, the suspect entered the back seat of a slowly moving vehicle and demanded the driver keep driving. The vehicle was blocked in by police and the suspect was ordered to exit the vehicle. Still refusing to follow police commands, the suspect was extracted by the police service dog and handler. Moments later, the suspect was handcuffed and taken into custody. The suspect received injuries to his leg consistent with dog bites and was taken to the University Hospital of Northern BC for treatment. Upon release from hospital, the suspect was held overnight until he could participate in a bail hearing. Police requested he remain in custody. In addition to the theft of under $5,000 in Vanderhoof charge, the suspect is now facing a number of other possible charges including: resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, escaping lawful custody and unlawful confinement. The officer was not hurt in the initial altercation.

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A local project recently received almost half a million dollars in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The funding is to continue the project’s work of tracking and monitoring the impacts of the Mount Milligan mine on community health and well-being in Fort St. James, Nak’azdli, and Tl’azt’en. It’s a project unique in the mining world, and it’s garnering a lot of attention. Together, community health and social service providers and the research team, Dr. Janis Shandro (University of Victoria/University of British Columbia), Dr. Aleck Ostry (University of Victoria) and Dr. Malcolm Scoble (University of British Columbia) are working to enhance understanding of the health impacts and health opportunities mining and extractive industry development can hold for communities with a strong focus on culturally appropriate Social Determinants of Health. In 2012 the team completed a community health base-line assessment, and are now monitoring community health and sustainability conditions through the opening phases of the mine. The work is guided by the Stuart Lake/Nak’al Bun Research Advisory Board, which provides oversight to this project and seeks to ensure that other health and sustainability research occurring in the region brings positive health benefits.

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Wasps aggressive in fall Sam Redding Omineca Express Several Vanderhoof residents have been complaining of bee stings and wasp attacks more frequently as the summer draws to a close. The answer to why these attacks are ramping up comes from UNBC professor Dezene Huber. “There are just more of them at this time of the year because each colony starts with a single queen in the spring and then grows in numbers by the late summer. So people are seeing more of them around,” said Huber. “Since we’re getting to the end of the yearly life cycle, the colonies are working hard to produce reproductive individuals, the males and next year’s queens, so they are foraging

for food.” The workers need sugar to fuel their metabolism and they get a lot of their sugar from larvae in return for feeding them protein. So when there are more active wasps than larvae, the workers may be starving. But Huber said that wasps can be quite benificial. They dispatch numerous pest insects to feed to their young which is good news for vegetable gardens. B. Staffan Lindgren, a UNBC professor with a masters degree in pest management, had a few more reasons why wasps become more aggressive in the fall. He said that the queen could be getting old and may be unable to produce the pheromones to control the workers. Both professors suggested that

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Curing a community cash crunch Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Local politicians from across B.C. are in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20 to take part in the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. There will be trivia reported as news, such as the cost of hotels. Suggestions to license mobility scooters or lower speed limits to 40 km/h, dreamed up in Vancouver Island retirement locales, will be rejected by delegates from the rest of the province. Serious discussion will revolve around a report by a UBCM executive committee to reshape the financial relationship between the province and local governments. If this proposal gets the support it deserves, Premier Christy Clark’s government will be asked to undo a couple of decades of political meddling in that relationship. One problem for local governments is that they depend on property tax, a stable source of revenue but one that has no relationship to the property owner’s ability to pay. It tends to load costs onto lowerincome groups such as seniors and renters. Economic growth results mainly in increased corporate and personal income tax revenues as well as sales taxes, which aren’t shared with local governments. One key proposal is to return to a system of revenue sharing grants introduced by the Social Credit government in the 1980s. They were funded by one point each from personal and corporate income tax and six per cent of sales, fuel and resource tax revenues, thus increasing in years when provincial revenues were strong. The UBCM proposal is to put a share of provincial revenues into an infrastructure bank, to be distributed by the organization on a more stable basis. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, one of the authors of the report, uses a basketball analogy to describe the current system of federal-provincial grants for road and bridge projects. It’s a “jump ball,” where communities have to apply to a fund when it’s offered and then see who gets it. Even if a community wins the jump ball, they may find themselves with costs inflated by a hot construction market and an arbitrary deadline to get the job done. Then there are new regulations imposed by senior governments. The most dramatic example these days is a 2020 federal deadline for

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Greater Victoria to construct land-based sewage treatment. Even with federal and provincial cost sharing, this project is going to land heavily on property tax bills, including those of pensioners and poor renters who will have it passed on to them. Leonard points to another arbitrary system, provincial facilities that pay grants in lieu of property taxes. Saanich is home to the University of Victoria, a community of 25,000 people that needs water and sewer service, as well as police and fire protection. Saanich gets an annual grant in lieu of property taxes of $120,000 for UVic, enough to cover wages and benefits for one cop and maybe some gas money. Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond, cochair of the UBCM committee, is concerned about new

water and flood protection legislation the province is preparing to impose. His district and others like it have thousands of kilometres of riverfront, with relatively few property owners. Interior communities also want BC Hydro to pay something for power lines, as is now being done with some aboriginal territories. Local politicians will be expecting a sympathetic ear from the new version of the B.C. Liberal government. Former Quesnel councillor Coralee Oakes is the new community, sport and cultural development minister, with direct responsibility for local government issues. And one of the original members of this UBCM committee was former Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender, who is now minister of education.

Letter to the Editor

To the wise Grandmother Integris Credit Union would like to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done! Unfortunately, more often than not, we hear the story of Members being outwitted by the Scammer. Your story was read out loud in one of our morning

staff meetings, and we were all very pleased to hear that your quick response may help educate our community. Way To go!

A thank you to friends and family A heartfelt thank you to all of those who gathered at Riverside Park for Jerry Swanson on August 14. Thanks also for the flowers and cards. Special thanks to those that organized the food and music: Nikki,

Carol, Martha, Sharon, Bill, Kevin Gull and to all who brought food. The Swanson family.

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The Village of Fraser Lake’s Annual Recreation and Business Expo

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Here is Janette Brophy at the Fraser Lake Recreation and Business Expo. The cancer support group also supports the Vanderhoof therapy clinic and is raising money for a $10,000 chemotherapy machine.

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Labour Day Classic Road Race

Sam Redding Omineca Express On Sunday, September 1, 19 runners from Vanderhoof took part in the 40th Annual Labour Day Classic Road Race in Prince George. The Labour Day Classic consists of a five kilometre, 14 kilometre, 28 kilometre and a 3 by 5 kilometre relay race. The weather was hot and sunny. Of the 19 runners from Vanderhoof, 16 came back with medals. Many of the runners are in the Master Running Club and run on the NVSS X-Country Team. Brian Nemethy organized nine of his crosscountry runners to take part in the relay race. The teams place first at 56 minutes 22 seconds, second with 60 minutes 23 seconds, and third with 61 minutes 20 seconds in the open team category. Runners in the first place team are: Alexander Nemethy, Georgia Verduzco, and Matthew Ebert. The second place

team the runners are: Charlie Boerk, Alison Desmarais, Kaitlyn Verduzco. The third place runners are: Cierra Verduzco, Julia Steinebach, and Kyler Boucher. “The runners in Vanderhoof are no ordinary group of people,” coach Brian Nemethy in an email. “They come to run personal best times and to improve their performance from last year’s event.”

In the five kilometre event, Simon Nemethy place third overall and first for age group; Jessica Seely was second in her age group, Sally Makin was fourth in her age group; and Angela Wheeler was first for her age group and first female overall in the five kilometre race. In the 14 kilometre event, six runners took to the start line. Brian Nemethy, the winner from last

year, was second overall this year with 50 minutes and 45 seconds and first for masters men. He was 43 seconds faster than last year. His wife, Wanda, was first with 62 minutes 45 seconds for her age group; Mini Verduzco was third for her age group, Jeremy Seely was seventh for his age group; Richard Van Erp was third for his age group; and Glenn Currie was fourth for his age group.

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Historic site hours reduction As part of last year’s reduction of the season, the Fort St. James National Historic Site is now closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For the remainder of the season, the historic site will be open from Friday to Monday. This year, the season will end on September 22 and will be wrapped up with an Open House and Metis and Cultural Day on Sept. 21. The season for the site has been shortened by a month, some interpretive staff were reduced this year, and the Product Development Officer position was also reduced from a full time position to a threequarters position, with three months of the year off. Stuart Nechako Manor ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290.

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More people than ever are doing what’s right for the environment. That’s why over 666,000 kg of milk containers were recycled at Return-It™ Depots in 2012. And it’s easy to make the right choice a part of your routine; just bring them in along with your bottles and cans.

For more information and to find a Return-It™ Depot near you, call 1-800-330-9767 or visit return-it.ca/milk Zero deposit paid = zero deposit refunded.

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The Village of Fraser Lake’s Annual Recreation and Business Expo Fort Fraser Petro Canada

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HELP WANTED Cooks needed immediately. Call: 250-690-7542 or drop off resume @ Fort Fraser Petro Canada Heather Megchelsen is a regional coordinator for the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. She works with the F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. program to assist those living with schizophrenia.

Brandon Babin, a firefighter in training, brandishes his weapon of choice as a firefighter.

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Photos by Sam Redding Jamie Neilson played his guitar and sang at the expo, singing classic Neil Young songs while youngsters danced in time to the tunes.

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THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue.

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Cashing out in Fort St. James The Calendar for a Cause project finally cashed out and presented cheques to the three beneficiaries of the project. The Fort St. James Humane Society (FSJHS) , the Greening Up Fort St. James (GUF) Society and Justicemaker Veronica Marisol Quiroga Pando who works with women in Bolivia involved in the justice system to help advocate for them and promote human rights in the Bolivian justice system. Each one received $3,848 from the calendar project, which was a volunteer-driven project to create a calendar of local vintage vehicles and local models in pin-up style clothing. The models were all from Fort St. James, but Vanderhoof car owners and Wallace Studios also participated in the project. Mel Chesnutt thought up the project, and in total, she recruited over 40 volunteers to bring the calendar to life. The funds were presented by some of those involved to both the FSJHS and GUF at the Soup Wallah last week, and the other funds were wired to Bolivia. “You guys are breathing new life into GUF,” said Louise Evans-Salt as she received the cheque for the recycling organization, which she said has not yet fully recovered from the

devastating fire which destroyed their recycling centre over a year ago. She called the project another example of why Fort St. James is such a great place to live as so many people come together to give so generously of themselves, demonstrating a connectedness you may not see in large cities. “It is so inspiring that a group of young people donated their time and talents and then chose to give to group whose mission is sustainability,” she said. “It can feel at times that no one cares about the environmental is-

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sues affecting our world.” “This is a reminder that many people are aware and want to do something so GUF wants to say a big thank you to all involved and to those who believe in the vision GUF has of a more sustainable community.” Jasmine Kendall accepted the cheque for the FSJHS and said the funds would likely go towards helping to complete the shelter out at the fair grounds, which still needs electrical work. “We’d like to see the shelter up and running year-round,” she said.

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Pot referendum

As of Monday, September 9, Sensible B.C. has launched its campaign to, in effect, legalize marijuana. About 1,600 canvassers across the province will be seeking signatures for the pro-pot referendum. The same method was used in the referendum to do away with HST. This will be a 90 day campaign to get 10 per cent, or 400,000, of the registered voters in B.C. to sign off on decriminalizing pot possession. Dana Larsen is the head of the movement known as the Sensible Policing Act which would stop

RCMP from working marijuana cases or prosecuting anyone with the drug. Larsen suggests that the same rules as alcohol should apply for minors caught with cannabis. Larsen’s legislation would also call for a commission to figure out how to tax the sale of marijuana in B.C. Larsen argues that legalizing marijuana will save B.C. taxpayers money. They won’t have to pay for policing in that area as well as paying for those people in government custody. The Sensible B.C. website shows statistics

saying that over 3,000 people in B.C. were charged with marijuana possession last year as well as 19,000 incidents of marijuana possession that the RCMP spent their time on in 2010.

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Plastic Recycling Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative is very happy to announce that Vanderhoof now has household plastic recycling! Located beside the mixed paper bin at the Transfer Station, the bin is for clean, household plastic only. Please remember to clean or rinse your containers before recycling them. Accepted materials include any plastic containers with the numbers 1 through 7 on them. The numbers are usually found on the bottom of the container, in the middle of a small recycling symbol. For more information on the current recycling options and waste reduction initiatives in Vanderhoof, visit www.nechakowri.ca

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The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street

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11:00 a.m. Worship Service

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(Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

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

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

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

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....

NEW EVENTS.... sTuArT NeChAKo mANor... Looking for young individuals who are interested in candy striping at Stuart Nechako Manor. Volunteers must commit to one day (two hours) once a week from September – June Duties include: serving meals and drinks, reading, walking, visiting and playing games with seniors. Volunteers must be 14 years of age. Please call Marnie Bell @ 250 5676290 if you are interested. *** FArmers mArKeT...Thursdays, from 11-3 at Riverside Park until September 12, 2013. For more information call the Market Manager Joni at 250-570-3122 *** VoLuNTeers Needed....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Sheila 570-2467 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@gmail. com *** VANderhooF seNiors CoNNeCTed is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLiNG ALL seNiors... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANoN...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 5674318.

Salmon Days in Fraser Lake consisted of magic, learning and culture, here they are showing how they smoke salmon. *** The NorThside WomeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VhF hosPiCe soCieTY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** The Food BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue. *** BAdmiNToN AT FLess GYm... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The VANderhooF CANCer suPPorT GrouP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** eNdAKo hALL soCieTY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The YeLLoWheAd drAFT horse AssoCiATioN...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NeChAKo QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** The FrAser QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community

Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** hosPiCe Tree oF LiFe... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** The FrAser LAKe CANCer suPPorT GrouP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** NeChAKo VALLeY hisToriCAL soCieTY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANderhooF 899 Air CAdeT sQuAdroN...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** AA meeTiNG... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** FrAser LAKe AA meeTiNGs... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** sT. JohN hosPiTAL AuXiLiArY soCieTY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANderhooF LiBrArY hours Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FrAser LAKe LiBrArY hours Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVss BoTTLe dePoT hours Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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Reservoir Elevation: 851.95 m (2795.13 ft) SLS Discharge: 31.88 m3/s Spillway discharge is expected to remain at approximately 32 m3/s until April 2014 Visit website www.waterofﬁce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ﬂow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Lost & Found Found - top quality sleeping bag at Hogsback Lake 250613-7763

Travel

WE’RE HIRING!

MT. MILLIGAN is currently accepting applications for; · Instrument Technicians · Mill Electrician · Metallurgical Technicians · Millwrights · Security Guards · Senior Dam Construction Engineer · Soil Technicians · Buyer

Please apply online at www.mtmilligan.com /careers

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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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Employment Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

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

TRAIN TO be an apartment/condominium manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

LAKEVIEW DENTAL Centre. Energetic, motivated F/T Hygienist required. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program an asset. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to (250) 692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net

Help Wanted Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

INVESTORS GROUP CONSULTANT Consider this: The demand for financial advisors and Canadians need for financial planning is at an all-time high. The career opportunity of a lifetime is waiting for you. Fast Company Magazine named personal financial advisor as the #1 job. Money Magazine and Salary.com named the financial advisor career as the 4th best for those over 50, and among the Top 10 for young adults. We offer industry leading training; mentorship & support; and flexibility & Independence. So contact us. Together, we can help you achieve personal and professional rewards far beyond those associated with a traditional job. www.investorsgroup.com 250-564-2310 randy.perry@investorsgroup.com

DRIVERS WANTED

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co GET FREE Vending machines 100% lease financing. All cash income, 100% tax deductible. Become financially independent, all Canadian company. Full details call now 1-866668-6629, www.tcvend.com MAKE MONEY, save lives. Work from home. No selling. Turnkey business. Invest after installation. Small initial investment. 20 hours a month. Guaranteed 100% investment return. 1-855-933-3555; www.locationfirstvending.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Obituaries

Education/Trade Schools

Ronald Kevan Mork passed away Sunday, Sept 1st after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by his father Ronald L. Mork, he is survived by his mother Velda, sister Joanne, brothers Peder and Vaughn, daughter Mindy, sons Jace and Kyle, nephews Ryan and Clint, nieces Amanda, Mona and Mickie, granddaughter Felix, grandsons Logan and Brodie, great niece Lily, great nephews Quentin, Dawson and Tye. It was a good ride, rest in peace Kevan.

VANDERHOOF SPECIALTY WOOD PRODUCTS

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

Lakeview Dental Centre Energetic, motivated

F/T HYGIENIST

required. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program an asset. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to 250-692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net

Career Opportunities Selkin Logging Ltd

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PRINCE GEORGE, FULL TIME

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Help Wanted

21 Week HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Classes start November 18, 2013. Call for more information. Taylor Pro Training Ltd. 1-877-860-7627. www.taylorprotraining.com

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing day to day administrative support to the Child and Family Services Executive Director. This includes overseeing travel arrangements, meeting schedules, meeting minutes, writing letters, preparing documents for meetings and presentations, filing, project assistance, proposal writing, data collection and tracking, and other administrative duties as required. EDUCATION • Minimum Grade 12 education • Certificate in Business Administration preferred • Minimum of 2 years office administrative assistance with work references KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / PREFERRED SKILLS • First Nations Culture and traditions (specifically Carrier and Sekani) • Knowledge of the child welfare system and systemic issues faced by First Nations people • Ability to work independently and within a team setting • Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel) and office technology and equipment • Excellent oral communication skills • Proven ability to write successful funding proposals • Written communication skills to compose reports and business correspondence as directed • Maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive material and client information • Ability to prioritize, manage time, and organize Proof of credentials, a class 5 Driver’s License, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant. To learn more, visit www.csfs.org. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: hr@csfs.org Fax: (250)563-3376 CLOSING DATE: This competition will remain open until filled with screening of applicants beginning immediately.

Is currently looking for full time Equipment operators, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Road Builder, Feller Buncher Operator and Owner/Operator Logging trucks to work in the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS TO APPLY. %eneÀt package and registered pension plan aYailaEle. To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545 email: selkin #Ecgroup.net

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.

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Heavy Duty Machinery

Employment Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

GREAT opportunity to relocate to Beautiful Prince Rupert, Enjoy affordable housing and various recreational opportunities; skiing, kayaking, hiking, golf, and the fine arts. The Crest Hotel is currently accepting resumes for full time servers and bartenders in Charley’s Lounge. If you have a passion for customer service, with experience in a busy lounge environment, we offer a union wages $15.14 for servers $18.30 bartenders, medical and dental coverage and excellent gratuities. Previous serving and bartending experience is required, must have serving it right, and be legally permitted to work in Canada. Knowledge of wines and squirrel experience is an asset. If you are interested in joining our award winning customer service team, send resumes to scott@cresthotel.bc.ca or mail your resume to the Crest Hotel 222 1st ave west Prince Rupert, BC. V8J 1A8.

HILLVIEW Motel. Room Attendant wanted. $12-$14/hr, 40 hrs/wk, F/T, 1533 Hwy 16E, hillviewhotel.bc@gmail.com

Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with experience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250847-4934, bpipars@telus.net

Trades, Technical GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

CUTE English Bulldog Puppies $600. Healthy Male & female. 9 weeks, Health, shot papers. 2818990861 Email: pauwhee@gmail.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

SHILOH SHEPHERD, Beautiful puppies - large, rare breed w. plush coat. born 06/19, micro chipped, shots / Shiloh registr. $1500 250-838-0234 okanaganshilohs.com

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

Pets & Livestock

1-855-653-5450

Services • Food Counter Attendants F/T & P/T Opp. $10.25 hr. • Supervisor Positions F/T & P/T Opp. $12.00 hr. Full-Time 35-40 hrs. wkly Part-Time 12-20 hrs. wkly

Pets

Art/Music/Dancing INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN to be creative and expressive through music! Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com

Apply In Person KFC Vanderhoof, 250 First Street Fax: 1.780.486.3496 or email: blco@blco.ca

Other Areas

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes, we ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

Misc. for Sale

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Real Estate

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

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Merchandise for Sale

LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs available. Immediate positive cash. Financing available! 604-620-3728.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Houses For Sale

FOR SALE Updated 3 bedroom home on the river, new roof, newer windows & deck, updated kitchen, full mostly finished basement with extra bedroom & bath - $239,000. Ph 250-567-0639.

VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PELLET STOVES

PELLET STOVE SERVICES

PRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING

FOR WINTER AND BEAT THE RUSH

All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!

Jim Ford 250-567-2167 Cell: 250-567-8634

PLUMBING

J.C.’s WATERWORKS LTD.

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GET YOUR PELLET STOVE SERVICED

Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.

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Plumbing & Heating Rural Water & Sewer Systems Water Treatment & Filtration Systems INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

FRANK TEICHROEB

. Parts & Service on all makes and models . Installs . WETT CERTIFIED

3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

“Your Water Professional”

250-567-5888

PLUMBING

EXCAVATING CENTRAL INTERIOR EXCAVATING EX100 Excavator 4x4 Extend-a-hoe Rubber Tire Backhoe Basements, Foundations, Waterline, Septic Systems, Lot Clearing, Hoe-Pac, Hydraulic Breaker and more! We are in the business to serve you!

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EXCAVATING

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Schneider Services Ltd. PLUMBING/HEATING/GASFITTING SOLAR THERMAL Box 2033 Vanderhoof

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Reaching Every Door

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

ABOVE THE REST!

House for Rent Avail Oct. 15 4 bdrm, 5 minutes from town, no smoking, no pets. $1100 per month plus utilities 250-567-2570

Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments VACANCY 250-567-4208

Victoria Manor Large 2 Bdrm from

$725 - $755

Large 1 Bdrm from

$695 - $725

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

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1998 Olds, very good condition, newer tires, struts, shocks & alternator, set of winter tires on rims, $1000 o.b.o 250-564-3198

Boats 17 ft. Alum. Canoe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Bokâ&#x20AC;? very stable, perfect for family / hunting canoe. $500. Call (250) 692-2372

Legal

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Legal Notices

* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080 Nechako River Motel Long term tenants only! 1 bdr. Suites. NO DRUGS TOLERATED! No Parties! No Pets! Adult oriented! Quiet tenants only! 567-2717 between 9am and 7pm

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTS

Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $475/mth. (250)570-9161 or

(250)567-3336

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

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Sullivan Motor Pr oducts

is celebrating 40 yea rs in business... to celebrate we ’re giving away $ 15,000 in c ash You are Invit ed to our BBQ &

2014 truck pro mo Tailgate pa rty September 14 • 11 am-2 pm Cash Draw at 4 pm The Houston Luck

ies will be on site co oking - Door prizes al l day long Stop by and find out how you could win!!!

WE’RE CLEARING THE LOT!!! UNDER $10,000 SALE • CHECK IT OUT

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA R0981 SV6 FWD W/1SA

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2005 PONTIAC VIBE

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R1534 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER CHIKOOT

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4,600

2009 CHEVROLET COBAT LT COUPE

R1575

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R1329

8,050

2005 FORD F-150 XLT CREW CAB R1230

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8,840

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 LS

5,600

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7,600

2007 FORD TAURUS SE R1568

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5,900

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2005 PONTIAC MONTANA

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2006 GMC CANYON SLE

6,800

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT LARAMIE R1537

$ Price does not include documentation fee of $399

6,500

204 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS1 R1327

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

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2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 LS HATCHBACK R1074

R1573

4,800

R1242

2000 CHRYSLER NEON R1249 LE

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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500HD LS

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2,900

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE

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R1288

9,900

R1546

3,900

LAST OF THE RVS 1995 FIRAN COVINGTON MOTORHOME • 30ft, 454 V8 • Class A • Awning • Air Conditioning • TV/DVD/CD/VCR • Basement Storage • Generator

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