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Winston Randy David Wilbur, three, thoroughly enjoys playing the drums during the Aboriginal Engagement Success By Six presentation at the Barriere Library last month. Find more on page 9 inside.
Police and ICBC are launching a month-long campaign to deter distracted driving, the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in the province after speed and impaired driving. Driver distraction is blamed as a factor in 91 fatalities province-wide each year. Transportation ministry officials estimate drivers are four times likelier to crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving and 23 times more likely to be in a crash if texting. Enforcement by officers handing out $167 fines will be stepped up throughout September, according to police. Officials kicked off the campaign Thursday using a simulator to show the effect of distractions on a driver. “Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention,” ICBC interim president Mark Blucher said. “When you’re distracted behind the wheel your reaction time is significantly reduced. Distracted driving is a common cause of rear-end crashes and injuries – there is no safe following distance when your mind is not on the road.” A 2012 survey for ICBC found B.C. motorists consider texting while driving to be just as risky as drinking and driving, yet 40 per cent of those who own cellphones admit they’ve used a handheld phone while driving. ICBC says its statistics count use of communications or video equipment among the sources of driver distraction, along with driver inattention and other sources of internal or external distraction. ICBC injury payouts reached $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and a $400 million increase over five years. The Crown corporation cited that increase as the main reason for its application to raise premiums 4.9 per cent, effective Nov. 1.
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Fewer forest fires in sunny summer By Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with a below-average number of forest fires. As of Sept. 1, the B.C. government’s wildfire management branch record 1,687 reported wildfires for the season, compared to an average year of nearly 2,000 fires. This year’s fires burned a total of 11,434 hectares, far less than the average damage of more than 130,000 hectares. Wet weather returned with school to large parts of the province, after a sunny summer that saw several dry-weather records set. For the first time since records were kept, Vancouver airport recorded no rain for the entire month of July. The number of reported fires so far this year is slightly higher than the total for last year, but the total area burned in 2012 was nearly 10 times greater. The province spent $133 million on firefighting last year, a total that should be much lower when the bills are added up for 2013. Open burning remains banned for the Southeast Fire Centre region until as late as Sept. 20. Campfire bans were lifted Aug. 26 for the Kamloops and Coastal Fire Centre regions, and earlier in the month for the Northwest, Cariboo and Prince George regions as dry conditions were relieved. Despite public information campaigns and open burning restrictions, provincial statistics continue to show about 40
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Forest fire forces closure of highway near Cassiar in northwestern B.C. per cent of wildfires are human caused, with most of the rest sparked by lightning. The relatively quiet fire season allowed B.C. to send crews to help battle wildfires in Washington, Montana and Idaho during August.
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The NDP’s justice critic is urging the province to overhaul its process for reviewing roadside driving bans imposed on drinking drivers in light of a recent court ruling. Leonard Krog said the government should proactively offer to re-review other cases if the procedure for weighing challenges turns out to have been incorrect. The B.C. Supreme Court this month quashed one roadside driving ban that had been upheld in the review process, deciding a report setting out guidelines for use of alcohol screening devices was inadmissible. Defence lawyers say the ruling could be grounds for many more roadside prohibitions to be appealed. Krog said the government must be scrupulously fair in how it handles challenges of the penalties, because they take effect immediately and are dispensed at the roadside by police, not a judge. “In our zeal to get drunk drivers off the road, which is something we all share, it doesn’t mean you get to disregard the rights of citizens to fairness in the hearing process,” he said. “It clearly opens up the possibility of many other people asking for judicial reviews.” Government lawyers are still reviewing the implications of the overturned decision. But Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said the ruling appears to be largely procedural and unlikely to threaten the three-year-old legislation underpinning the Immediate Roadside Prohibitions. “When you have a new program, you can expect that people are going to take runs at it,” she said. “But fundamentally, the legislation remains very sound.” Anton said about 1,500 roadside prohibitions are issued each month and just two per cent on average are successfully challenged. Alcohol-related fatalities have plunged 51 per cent since the expanded system of suspensions kicked in nearly three years ago – replacing criminal prosecutions of many impaired drivers – and the government estimates 143 lives have been saved. Anton said the regulations continue to have a powerful effect deterring people from drinking and then driving. “People understand the immediate serious consequences that flow from that.” Drivers who get an Immediate Roadside Prohibition can lose their driving privileges for up to 90 days, have their vehicle impounded and face hefty fines as well as costly installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. Documents recently disclosed under Freedom of Information show drivers who challenge their rulings to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles aren’t told if the screening device used to test them was later found to be inaccurate. They’re merely told their driving prohibition was deemed invalid, without provision of specific reasons, usually weeks after the vehicle was impounded and the licence suspended.The province pays towing and storage bills of appellants who are successful.
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Salmon Run held for final time Times Staff Simpcw First Nation held what might be its final Salmon Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, according to band council member Tina Donald. “Our Salmon Run served two purposes,” Donald said. “One was to protest CNR’s wanting to twin track from Jasper to Vancouver, which would have impacted our salmon spawning ground in the North Thompson and Fraser rivers; the other was a title and rights issue, being out on the land and claiming our traditional territory.” The first group on Saturday started with a smudge ceremony by the Fraser River at Tete Jaune Cache at 6 a.m., she reported. Tom Eustache, Skylar Camile Eustache, Cory McGregor and Donald rode for 100 km. They met with the second group just south of Thunder River. Members of the second
group were Nathan, Marie, while in following years the parPat and Robert Matthew. ticipants cycled. On Sunday Arnold Baptiste “I have the feather that was and his family, along with Ian used the first 20 years; then we Cameron, started in Clearwater got a new feather for last five at 8 a.m. and rode to Louis years,” Donald said. Creek. Upcoming events for Simpcw Sunday afternoon the partic- First Nation include the salmon ipants had a lunch followed by a interpretative program at Raft Powerpoint presentation of pic- River Elementary School on tures of the salmon run history Sept. 18, 19 and 20, and the (including a picture of Times 18th annual Coho Day at Dunn editor Keith McNeill running Creek Hatchery on Oct. 29. in one of the early Salmon Runs). It was enjoyed by all as they shared some good Salmon Run memories. The Salmon Run began in 1989. For the first three years it was a running relay from Tete Jaune Cache to A cyclist pedals south along a lonely stretch of Louis Creek, Highway 5 during the Salmon Run.
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(L-r) Tina Donald, Const. Cory McGregor, Skylar Camile Eustache and Tom Eustache get ready to cycle from Tete Jaune Cache at the start of what could be Simpcw First Nation’s final Salmon Run on Sept. 7.
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The Stomp’n Toy Run, also known as ‘Nicky’s Little Red Wagon’, began in 2007 as a non-profit fundraiser in memory of Nicky Grummet. Nicky was a very special boy, who at the age of five, began collecting bottles and cans so he could give the money to families less privileged. Sadly, Nicky passed away at the age of 15, only months after his father Colin passed from cancer. This event is held in honour of both Colin and Nicky. At last year’s event, well over $800 in cash donations were received, as well as many pounds of food items and many, many toys. This year’s Stomp’n Toy Run will be on Sept. 28, beginning at the AG Foods parking lot. Gather at noon for a great day of riding. The ride will end at the Barriere Legion, where there will be an evening of fun with a great dinner and entertainment. The Toy Run has been the single largest fundraiser for the Barriere Food Bank. The donations in toys alone make Christmas so much better for many local families, and the donations in cash help keep the Food Bank shelves Be sure to support to the Barriere Food Banks stocked when donations of food items are low. largest fundraiser Sept. 28. STAR/JOURNAL file photo “We hope that everyone will come out to
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Guest Editorial; by Roslyn Kuni, Troy Media You’re better off than you think A lot of good things are happening in B.C.
Would you want to live in a place where the average person is getting richer, poor people are fewer, crime is disappearing, prospects are improving for your health, and you may even be getting younger? You may already live in such a place. Amid all the media coverage of wars, accidents, tragedies, evils and general miseries; a careful search reveals that a lot of good things are happening in Canada in general and in B.C. in particular, but they aren’t always the lead story. First, you may not feel that you are getting richer; but if you are a member of a typical Canadian household your net worth at the end of last year was 5.8 per cent higher than a year earlier or over $400,000. This is both higher and growing faster than the wealth of American families even with their higher incomes. Why don’t I feel richer, you may ask and why is everyone saying that Canadians have too much debt? The Canadian increase in assets has come, for the most part, from increased equity in houses. And, yes, we do have lots of debt and it is still growing, but not as fast as our assets. So this improvement may not be like winning the lottery, but it is much better than seeing the value of our homes and our net worth fall. The poor, as the bible reminds us, are always with us. One reason for this is statistical. Unless every person has exactly the same income, there is always going to be a bottom 10 per cent, a bottom 50 per cent etc., something past U.S. president Lyndon Johnson did not recognize when he complained that 50 per cent of Americans had a below average standard of living. Low income people at one time may well have what would be considered a very rich life style compared to other places and times. Statistics Canada uses a variable Low Income Cut Off (LICO) that considers family size, city and the rising costs and standards of living in Canada. Even with a rising cut off line, the proportion of Canadians below the line is now lower than it has been since statistics were collected; 8.8 per cent; down from 9 per cent last year. We can now feel safer as well as richer. In spite of the many mur-
der mystery novels we read and the endless cop shows on TV, the crime rate has been falling dramatically. In British Columbia over the last 10 years, property crime has fallen by almost half (46 per cent) and violent crime by over a quarter (27 per cent). This is true not just in B.C., but also across Canada, the U.S., and throughout Europe. In his popular book,Freakenomics, Steven D. Levitt tried to explain a falling crime rate by increased access to abortion, on the premise that fewer unwanted children lead to fewer criminals. Alas, this dramatic conclusion does not hold up as the crime rate continues to drop where and when there has been no change in access to abortion. Demographics (fewer young men who commit most of the crime) also do not explain the decline. Crime rates continue to fall even when the number of young men is steady. Perhaps we should look to technology. Cars are now harder to steal whether for joy rides or as get-away vehicles. Police have computers for records and communication. DNA is now traceable. In the ongoing battle between cops and robbers, the cops are winning. We turn to U.S. data for indications that health is improving. It comes disguised as bad business news. Sales of soda pop are falling. First, we do not need to feel sorry for the soft drink companies. They have long been diversifying into juices and are happily and profitably selling us bottled water. However, cutting back on soft drinks can only improve our health and it may already be working. One indicator of health is life expectancy and ours is rising. A 35 year old now can expect to live about nine years longer that a 35 year old in the 1950’s and a 65 year old, about six years more. So if you think you are 65 years old, you are really only 59 compared to previous generation. You may not retire as soon as you would like, but you will still enjoy more leisure than earlier workers. In the 1960’s, people worked five years for every year of retirement. Today, people in the private sector work only 1.5 years for each retired year and if you are in government sector, the ratio is one to one.
Pediatrician coming to the Valley To the editor; I am pleased to inform the community that Kamloopsbased pediatrician Dr. Karenza Van Leeve will begin providing clinics in Clearwater three to four times a year. She has scheduled her first dates to provide services in the community for Sept. 26 and 27. At this time, Dr. Van Leeve has chosen to provide services out of the Yellowhead
Community Services (YCS) facility at 612 Park Drive. There is a large furnished room that will be used for her services that provides a welcoming, home-like setting for patients and their families. If you are a parent of a child or youth from birth to 18 years old who has concerns about your child’s health and development, including any questions about potential assessments
for diagnoses of any kind, please visit the local medical center and request a referral to Dr. Van Leeve for a pediatric assessment. If your child is already being followed by a pediatrician in Kamloops but the travel aspect is difficult for you to maintain, please speak to the physician staff at the medical centre about a re-referral to meet your needs. It is
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our goal to minimize the geographic and socioeconomic barriers for families by removing the need to travel to Kamloops to have their children be seen and followed by a pediatrician. Thank you for your attention to this new service and we hope it is a welcomed and utilized health care service in our community for years to come. Heather Adamson Early Childhood Development programs manager Success By 6 coordinator Yellowhead Community Services
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Commitment to water sustainability
By Mary Polak Minister of Environment
Fresh water is one of British Columbia’s most valuable natural resources. It provides us with clean energy, supports our iconic salmon runs and quenches our thirst. It is the lifeblood of our province and, as a limited resource, must be cared for wisely to ensure its continued health and security for future generations.
Modernizing B.C.’s Water Act was a key commitment in our government’s election platform. Premier Christy Clark has directed me to complete consultation with British Columbians on a proposed new Water Sustainability Act with the intention of passing new legislation in 2014. The new act will update and replace the existing Water Act, respond to cur-
rent and future pressures on water and position B.C. as a leader in water stewardship. We started working on the proposed new act in 2009 and have engaged widely with British Columbians. In the more than 2,200 written submissions, individual citizens, First Nations organizations and stakeholder groups shared their ideas and pride for their
rivers, lakes, streams and watersheds. Government has reviewed this input carefully and continues to refine the legislative proposals, seeks to better understand sector concerns and works out the details of how the new act will be implemented. We recognize one of the greatest weaknesses of the existing Water Act is that groundwater – with a few exceptions – is
not currently regulated in B.C. As such, the Province does not license or charge for withdrawing groundwater. This is why regulating groundwater use will be a key component of the new Water Sustainability Act. I would also like to acknowledge that First Nations in B.C. bring a unique perspective due to strong cultural, ecological and economic interests in water. The
B.C. government will continue to engage First Nations as we refine and implement the proposed Water Sustainability Act. My predecessors and I have met with members of the First Nations Leadership Council and I plan to meet with them again later this fall. I continue to be impressed by the strong interest British Columbians have taken in their water resources.
What government does is only part of the solution. All British Columbians are challenged to play their part to protect, preserve and conserve our water. I look forward to introducing the new Water Sustainability Act in the legislature in 2014. For more information on the proposed Water Sustainability Act, please visit: w w w. l i v i n g wat e r s mart.ca/water-act/
Join us at the British Columbia Farm Women’s Network Fall Seminar To the editor; We would like to invite you to our annual fall seminar, held in the beautiful North Thompson Valley. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 for a meet and greet with all seminar registrants at the Stationhouse Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 13 we will get on a bus to tour the valley from Barriere to Little Fort. We will be stopping at the Little Fort Herefords, Rainer Dairy Farm and abattoir, the Mitchell Cattle Company and our new magnificent facility in Barriere, the Agriplex. We shall also visit the trout far in Little fort as well as the Earthship in Darfield. We will have lunch at the Hi 5 Diner in Little Fort. After the tour, there will be a bit
of quiet time. We will then gather at the Lion’s Hall for a delicious supper, made by Sam’s Pizza and Ribs, have our AGM and a little entertainment. Saturday morning, we will be at our local Lion’s Hall for a day of interesting speakers. Kevin Van Damme, our Conservation Officer, will discuss what is going on with the local wildlife and the interactions of the wildlife with the farming community. He will offer tips on how to reduce and prevent confrontations with predators. Joann Fox from the Invasive Weed Council has agreed to give us an overview of a plan to use goats as weed management tools and the latest invasive weeds to be watching out for. Reg Steward from FARSHA will be
helping us keep safe around the farm and give us some information about WCB’s new policy on unscheduled inspections. Lower North Thompson Community Forests Society will be coming in, as well as Cheryl Thomas from the North Thompson Food Action group. The day will finish off with an amazing dinner from Sam’s Pizza and Ribs and live music, as well as a silent auction. K i m Fennell and I are extremely excited to be hosting this event and hav-
New doctor due in November
To the editor; My staff and I would like to thank the members of this community for their patience during what has proven to be a challenging summer. Many B.C. communities with similar shortages of physicians have been forced to have emergency room closures. This has not been the case in Clearwater. I am certain that some of this can be attributed to our patients’ responsible use of medical services, particularly emergency ones. Many hospitals of similar size have close to twice as many emergency room visits annually without any better medical outcomes. I would like to thank the various physicians that helped
out during the summer, in particular Dr. Denis Thibodeau who was here three weeks out of four. Others include Dr. David Skinner, Dr. Jim Wiedrick, Dr. Ryan Tooby and Dr. Jason O’Connell. I would also like to thank Dr. Ray Markham and Dr. Harry Keyter from Valemount who filled in on some particularly understaffed days despite their own practice commitments. In September we will have three physicians here most of the month. I know there are people who have been waiting for longer appointments such as check-ups, well-woman exams and driver’s forms. September would be a good time for you to arrange those appoint-
ments as we may not have as many physicians in October. Senior medical students will be working with me during some of the fall months. I very much appreciate Clearwater patients’ contribution to their education. For many of them their experiences in Clearwater will be one of the
highlights of medical school. There will be a new physician joining the practice, hopefully in November of this year. He is emigrating from the U.K. and his arrival is somewhat dependent upon the requirements of the licensing and emigration authorities. John A. Soles, MD Clearwater, B.C.
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Marijuana legalization drive begins By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Lazy days of summer This horse takes a gigantic yawn on a lazy summer day, showing an amazing ability to ‘open wide’! STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C. Volunteers for Sensible B.C., led by long-time drug legalization advocate Dana Larsen, have until Dec. 5 to collect more than 400,000 signatures. Using the same law that forced repeal of the harmonized sales tax, the petition to trigger a province-wide referendum needs support from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal prohibition with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., according to Statistics Canada figures from 2012. But the number of cases declined 10 per cent from 2011. There were 25,432 police-reported incidents of all types of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and exporta-
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Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them – estimated at 25,000 by 2020 – could be costly to the Canadian economy. A change in policy to rec-
ognize the truck driving occupation as a skilled trade could attract more domestic and immigrant entrants into the industry. The trucking industry moves 90 per cent of all consumer products and food within Canada and 60 per cent of trade with the United States, Canada’s largest trading partner. It alone accounts for 33 per cent of real gross domestic product (GDP) in the transportation sector.
While truck drivers make up nearly 1.5 per cent of the Canadian labour force – approximately 300,000 truck drivers overall – it struggles to attract drivers to the for-hire industry. The for-hire industry is comprised of companies that provide truck transportation services to other companies. Drivers in the for-hire industry are often required to work long hours, over long distances, and with unpredictable schedules.
New rules for school zones Dale Bass Kamloops This Week The rules changed for motorists on Tuesday, Sept. 3 — cruise through a school zone at 50 km/h and you could face a hefty fine. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day school is in session, zones designated by yellow traffic signs require drivers to drop down to no more than 30 km/h, said Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush. If you are stopped by an officer — and they will be out in force for the first several days of school — the fine is $196 for those going over the speed limit, but no faster than 50 km/h. Hit the pedal a bit harder
and you are looking at a fine of $253. Blow through the zone at 70 km/h or more “and that’s excessive speeding,” Bush said, which could mean having your car impounded for up to seven days. Beyond keeping an eye on the speedometer, Bush said, motorists need to be particularly vigilant around elementary schools. “The little kids are excited,” she said. “They have their new shoes and their new backpacks and sometimes they jump out of the car and dart out.” Hefty new fines are set for school zones. Be sure to follow the speed limits posted KTW file photo
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The Family Parade at the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo was well attended with approximately 60 people this year, with many very original floats and costumes. Dogs, horses, calves, goats and kids were escorted by their families and friends with a nice progression into the fair grounds. Bikes and wagons and strollers and scooters were decorated and carried kids of all ages. Prizes were awarded at the Fall Fair Stage and prize money was handed out. There were five special ribbons awarded and each recipient was awarded $25 in prize money. The Family Parade is sponsored by the Thompson Valley Players. The winners of the special ribbons in no particular order were; Alexis Amos on her decked out horse “Peanut” both complete with angel wings, The
Magic Pumpkin Princess Wagon with some adorable princesses and their escorts were Claire and Paige Arcand, Tessa, Jeremy and Cameron Salle and Kaylee and Isabella, The Pretty in Pink motorized go cart with a cute little visitor to Barriere Illianna Realff, The Rainer Rascals Ty, Joy, Amelia, and Emily did an amazing job representing the Rainer Farm and last but not least, the Stutt Troll Wagon with their enthusiastic group of goats and Tory and Reigan Lenton. We congratulate all the families who took time out and put in some impressive little floats and lots of amazing costumes. Honorable mention goes to Erica Edward, Aiden and Liam Murphy, Karter, and Kally Christiansen. We would like to thank of all of the wonderful people who helped out and participated in this costumed parade.
Thank you to our newly appointed Ambassadors, Jenna Zietov, Cherie Witts, Kendall Mckay, and Vannessa Balatti who did the hard job of judging the parade. After their fantastic job of judging was over, they led the happy crowd to the fair grounds. Fun was had by all and after seeing all the creative work that was put in to participating The Thompson Valley Players can’t wait to see what happens next year!
Family Parade organizer Bev Murphy (r) awards the parade participants with ribbons and prices for their exiting floats and costumes.
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Always a crowd favorite is the annual family parade held on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend. Participants make their way from Barriere Secondary to the Fall Fair grounds Submitted photo
Strengthening the local economy of the North Thompson Valley Times Staff Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing announced recently its new partnership with BC-based Yellowhead Helicopters. As of July 25, Yellowhead Helicopters will provide the charter service for the helicopter skiing program. Both companies have extensive years of service and experience in their industries with Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing being established in 1970 and Yellowhead Helicopters being established in 1975. Based in Valemount and with eight other bases across western Canada, Yellowhead Helicopters is one of western Canada’s most respected helicopter companies. It has achieved the Helicopter Association International Award for 16 years, and the Helicopter Association of Canada award since its inception. “Forty-three years ago, Gary and I worked together to develop helicopter assisted skiing,” said Mike Wiegele, founder and chairman of
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, referring to Gary Forman, founder and president of Yellowhead Helicopters. “Today, I am proud to recognize the growth of both of our businesses and to be working together once again. Together we have created over 250 full time jobs in Blue River and give many of our guests the “best day” of their lives,” Wiegele added. According to the companies, this new partnership further strengthens the economic development within the North Thompson region. Furthermore, both are privately held and family owned and operated with a focus on growing the local economy and operating industry-leading companies. The helicopter service to Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing including machines, pilots, and maintenance crew will remain at the same industry-leading quality as it was with the previous carrier ,Vancouver Island Helicopters. The fleet will continue to consist of the Bell 212, the AStar AS350 B2, and the Bell 407.
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Open house at Highland Valley Copper Mine By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal
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Top teamsters Sporting a wagon full of ribbons and trophies, area teamster Dave Stutt (left) received the top teamster award in the heavy horse competitions at the Fall Fair. Seated next to Stutt are two novice drivers, Kyle Greenwell and Cameron Raccicot who also competed successfully at the fair using two of Stutt’s teams.
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Every BC Day for the last number of years, Highland Valley Copper Mine has held an open house. On this day, everything is free the food (hot dogs, pop, popcorn, ice cream and doughnuts), the games, and the many tours; well, one of the games had a small fee which went to a very worthy cause, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. This year I attended for the first time and enjoyed myself immensely. As you approach the parking areas, the first thing you notice are the three huge domes that have been coloured like the Canadian Flag. This is the world’s largest Canadian Flag and is visible from space. Each dome is 100 metres in diameter and 31 metres tall, and cover the crushed ore piles. It was designed to solve the site’s dust problem, which poses environmental, as well as health, concerns to people in the area. Construction of the domes started in 2009 and was completed in September of 2011. Once you move from the parking lot to where all the tents are, another very noticeable attraction are the trucks - trucks whose wheels are close to 12 feet in diameter. Everyone is welcome to stand next to the huge tires for picture taking, and they have a professional photographer taking pictures at the second truck, where everyone gets to stand in the scoop. From there, a brief visit at each of the booths for interesting information and many giveaway items. The TNRD had its Bear Aware display there, for example. Then over to the booths to register for some of the tours. There were six tours available this
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This is a view of the domes from the copper mine, as seen from one of the viewpoints that we stopped at during the Reclamation Tour. year. Several required pre-registration, not that you had to register prior to the day, just that they knew from previous experience that they were the popular tours and would fill up fast, so by registering early you could guarantee yourself a spot. THE TOURS: The Mill - this tour takes you through the mill where the ore is processed; Mine Maintenance - this tour takes you through the shop where the various vehicles are repaired; (I liked this one, as you got to see the vehicles close up and even climb into some of the cabs.) Mine Operations - this is a tour of the mine and pit areas; Reclamation - this tour takes you to the areas being reclaimed and rehabilitated for wildlife; Assay Lab - this is a tour of the mines lab; and the sixth tour was the ‘assisted’ tour, for those with mobility issues. The tours run throughout the day, with the last ones leaving around 3 p.m. Also on the site, near the bouncy castles, was a stand of trees that hid a very interesting feature - the Highland Valley Copper Heritage Site. A plaque placed at the site reads as follows: “Archaeological investigations in 1982 and 1985 have determined that human activities
have occurred in the Highland valley for at least 5,500 years. Indications are that the early inhabitants used the region as a migration route rather than for permanent settlements. The early inhabitants depended on ungulate (deer, elk) hunting supplemented with small mammal hunting and trapping. There was no evidence of fishing activity. Many microblades (small stone items such as arrowheads, scraping tools, etc.) have been found in the region. “In 1889, four indian reserves (IR12, 13, 14 and 15) were established in the Highland valley to provide wild hay for cattle forage. “The square building was built in the 1940s by Albert and Margaret Wilson on IR12, which included 24 Mile Lake. The Wilsons lived in the house from 1940 to 1973 and raised nine children. Farming was centred on hay production from the valley meadows. Cattle were pastured in the valley during the summer and were moved to the 89 Mile Ranch by the Thompson River for the winter. Hunting and fishing provided additional food sources. “The rectangular building was build in 1956-57 by Oliver Thomas “Poncho” Wilson for his family,
which included three children. This house was also located on IR 12 beside 24 Mile Lake.” Both of the houses mentioned on the plaque are there, amid the trees, for visitors to see and enter. Both have a sod roof. It’s amazing to think those little houses had so many people living in them all at the same time. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, doughnuts, and apples. While it was all free, there were donation boxes at the concession, for those who wanted to donate to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Uncle Chris the Clown was there all day, doing his show several times, and wandering amid the crowd in between show times. Another neat area was next to the tourist trailer where they were showing a DVD about the site. Just outside of the trailer was a gravel area that was laced with interesting rocks. Anyone, young or old, could pick up and take home any rocks they liked. Very fun for the rock hounds. (I picked up a few myself.) I only managed to squeeze in three of the six tours, so I am definitely planning on coming back next year - I want to see the rest. All in all, a very enjoyable day, and well worth the drive.
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Aboriginal Engagement visits the Library Connection continued from page 1 By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal On Aug. 21, the Barriere Library was a special place for youngsters, thanks to a visit from the Aboriginal Engagement Success By Six. On hand to bring fun and interactive learning to the kids were Cindy Wilgosh, Aboriginal Coordinator for the North Thompson Valley and Success By Six helper Cheryl Thomas. They brought with
them the Granny and Grampa Connection Box, which is an interactive resource that includes cultural items such as a drum, rattle, a Metis sash, and stuffed animals. Granny and Grampa are interchangeable puppets designed to engage parents and families in exploring their own cultural teachings and identities as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. The connections box is rooted in the values, beliefs, and
strengths that are important to pass on to our children - it recognizes and honours the diversity of children, families, and communities living in British Columbia. The connection circle is to support and promote the importance of traditional ways of early learning, through play, songs, stories, dance, and the healthy development and well-being of all Aboriginal children, their families and their communities. These circles will
illustrate how learning our identities, culture and language are critical aspects in raising healthy children. The emphasis is on the important roles of grandparents and elders as teachers, mentors and knowledge-holders of how to care for and teach our children. The kids had a wonderful time, and especially enjoyed being able to use the many different sizes of drums presented for them to try out.
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Cheryl Thomas tells a story through the actions of the Grampa puppet about a frog that goes “ribbit”, which young Winston Randy David Wilbur thought was especially funny.
Mayor reports on Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference The annual Union of British Columbia rettes and alcohol you purchase but don’t r o y Municipalities (UBCM) conference starts on share with your benefactors. I digress. a M As the ... Sept. 16. During the week long event elected Taxes are never a simple or fun topic. sees it officials of local government meet and vote Most local officials never have enough time with on a multitude of resolutions. These resoluin office to truly master the process. Not their District of Barriere Mayor tions range from items around public safety fault usually, since some are only in office for Bill Humphreys to election procedures and everything in one term. Some do want to serve for longer between. Most resolutions are first brought periods. They may try to make hard to the various local government associa- system that serves each residence. decisions, but are lured into doing tions around the province and debated there. The grant, however, is just the beginning. what they feel will get them elected for The resolutions that are endorsed go to the Money must be put away to repair and another term. UBCM to be further debated and if success- replace the system as it wears out. In some It is very simple for elected officials ful are presented to the Provincial govern- cities this planning for the future was not to be led lead astray trying to please ment for action. done. Now the worse cases of this lack of the voters that put them in office. Logic would dictate that any resolution foresight are facing what seem to be insur- It is so easy to say yes to the group that makes it all the way through the process mountable costs. In some cases the local gov- petitioning for a recreation facility. would receive immediate attention from the ernment throws up its hands and says that Look at that, some say, there were 15 Province. For the most part this is not the the city is bankrupt. They want help from people with placards and a petition case. This does not mean that the Province someone else. I wonder who they think that for a new pool. They must represent does not give proper attention to the issues someone else is? the whole community since usually brought to them from the UBCM. In some You often hear there is only one taxpayer. only two residents usually come to the cases the issues require legislative changes A simple concept that most of us agree with. Council meeting! It is here that reason and those wheels grind very, very slowly for No matter where we live or who we are, we should kick in and the question asked good reason. pay taxes of one sort or another. Even if that nobody wants to address. What In other cases, the issue or project may you rent you pay the taxes on the property about the other 1285 voters that are require a tremendous expenditure of public because your landlord budgets funds. This is never done lightly or quickly a portion of rent, to pay the and with good reason. The money must be taxes. Even if you live “for free” found within the existing budget. If there is with your parents you pay taxes. no money to be had and the issue or project is Those taxes are hidden in the of pressing need, then either another project cost of the potato chips, cigais cancelled or the money is raised. Generally, the only source of revenue Open: Wed. - Sat. 3pm - 11pm (or later!) that government has is Serving the Valley Since 1986 through taxation and, IN-HOUSE RAFFLE WINNERS FOR SEptEmbER 7, 2013 well, we can see where First Draw: John Clarkson, Beenie Redman, Ray Miller & Betty Baillie Second Draw: Linn Buker, CathyTeele, Betty Baillie & Pam Casselman this is going. third Draw: GaryTeele, Pat Brown, Sam Healey & Joanne Lewis Every project or Fourth Draw: Keith Miller, Lyne Healey, John Clarkson & Marge Blackstock BC PRODUCE issue that a government bonus Draw: Gary Cline • The lucky winner of $55.5 was Cathy Teele Peaches • Prune Plums takes on requires fund• Apples • Pears ing. There are precious Thanks To our volunTeers few that are free. Right LOCAL FARM lisa, Denise and Pam here in Barriere there VEGGIES are a number of projThUrSdayS - Free Pool - Crib & darts at 7pm CrIB ~ 7 players on Sep. 5 1st Terry Vaughan • 2nd Carol Strom Cabbage • Onions ects that are underway • 3rd - Donna Smith • High Hand - Carol Strom • Skunk - Orm Strom that require funding for • Potatoes • Tomatoes darTS ~ 7 players on Sep. 5 - 1st - Frank Wiseman • 2nd - Maureen Wiseman one reason or another. • Sweet Corn • 3rd - BJ Lyons • High Scores, Ladies - Dorothy Carby w/90; Men - Bruce Lyons We were very fortunate w/115 • High Finish, Ladies - Maureen Wiseman w/75; Men - Bob Lyons w/87 to have received a grant to start providing sewer Sep 14: Meat raffle volunteers are the Barriere Food Bank; donations of nonservices. That grant will perishable food items greatly appreciated. BBQ Steak Dinner after the in-house Open 9am - 7pm After 7pm cover the building of the raffles, & entertainment by Billy Jay. 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not here? Are they willing to raise taxes to pay for the pool? We do live in a democracy. Democracy is not an armchair sport. It only works when people participate. New pool or no pot holes. How do you want your tax dollars spent?
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B.C. housing affordability worsens:
Real estate market uptick suggests end to cooling phase Jeff Nagel Black Press The cost of owning
a standard detached bungalow in Vancouver now devours 82 per cent of a typical house-
hold’s income. That calculation, from RBC Economics Research, is among the
findings in its recent housing trends report showing home affordability has taken a hit in
B.C. in recent months. RBC’s home affordability measure compares home ownership
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provides plenty of fodder for those who think B.C. real estate costs too much. The Vancouver measure of 82.2 for a bungalow is up 2.2 points from the previous quarter and is far above Toronto’s 54.5, Montreal’s 38 and Calgary’s 33. The measure for B.C. as a whole also rose to 67.6 for bungalows, 72.8 for two-storey homes and 33.8 for condos. In Vancouver, owning a two-storey home took 85.8 per cent of household income, while a condo took 40.7 per cent. “The weakening in affordability is a bit disappointing and the latest setback disrupting the way to healthier housing market conditions in B.C.,” RBC chief economist Craig Wright said. But despite the recent uptick in prices, Wright noted home ownership costs in B.C. are still lower than a year ago, due to a nearly two-year long cooling stretch in the real estate market. Fears of a steep drop in Vancouver real estate appear to have abated, he said, suggesting the “market correction has run its course and that the risk of a catastrophic outcome has greatly moderated.”
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The Sun Peaks village square is a natural gathering place, hosting musical talent throughout the summer as the surrounding patios hum with activity. For the B.C. Corvette Club, it is the perfect venue for for the Run to the Sun: Classic Car Gathering to be held Sept. 20 - 22. Collectable cars migrate up the winding Sun Peaks Road to display themselves along the main thoroughfare under the hotel balconies.
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Sometimes the wasps fight back 4-H’er Hannah Feller was kept busy swatting away the wasps that quickly congregated over the food and refreshment table at the Louis Creek Eco Depot opening last month. The Yellowhead 4-H Club provided and served the refreshments and goodies to the attendees, with money made from the catering earmarked to purchase large duffel bags for their members. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
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Back to school: By the numbers
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SPORTS Hospice Cup Challenge travels from Barriere to Dutch Lake (Left) Three riders cycle from Avola to Dutch Lake in Clearwater as part of the annual Hospice Cup Challenge. There they rendezvoused with other cyclists who had pedalled from Barriere and Wells Gray Park. Pictured are (l-r) Matt Nicol of Blue River, and Crystal Wadlegger and Jean Nelson of Clearwater. Although the final figures were not in, organizers say the new format to the bike challenge raised considerably more than last year to help construct a hospice house for the North Thompson Valley. (Below) Participants in the annual Hospice Cup Challenge relax after rendezvousing at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Saturday. In the photo are the cyclists and their assistants who traveled from Barriere and Wells Gray Park. Picture are (l-r) Pete Verhoeven and Linda Verhoeven of Little Fort, Richard Willan, Jennifer Hewlett, Jon Kreke and Drake Smith of Clearwater, Alex McDonald of Barriere, Stefan Albrecher and Emily Hoag of Vancouver, Dave Simms of Blackpool, Bas Delaney of Clearwater, Dennis Farquharson of Barriere, and Garth Campbell of Little Fort. TIMES photos by Keith McNeill
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High school soccer coach needed Submitted The Barriere Secondary leadership class are looking from some odd jobs that Barriere residents wand done, or anything that the Junior High School students could help out with, in order to raise funds for other projects like “Me To We” or the Food Bank. Please contact the school if you want more info or have a job in mind. The school is also in desperate need of a boys soccer coach. There is a
full team of guys wanting to play, but so far, no coach. They only play once a week, and there is only one Saturday commitment for league games. Currently, they are not entered into any tournaments, and the league finished up by the end of October. Without a coach, these boys will not have a Fall sport to participate in. Contact Ashley Shannik, in the Barriere Secondary School Physical Education Department, 250-6729943 for more info.
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Vacation 2013: Cruising the Rhine, seniors style - Part 3
The romantic Rhine River originates in Switzerland and winds its way through France, Germany and Holland before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Along its banks are mighty fortresses, romantic palaces and ancient homes. Barriere senior Jim Hodgetts shares his 2013 Rhine River cruise vacation with our readers.
Day Six - Strasbourg A cold wind was blowing as we left the boat and walked into the town from the waterfront. The first stop was the gothic cathedral. We are told that the spires took 150 years to complete. Inside the church it was crowded with different tour groups. As a hearing aid wearer, I could not use the ear receiver that was tuned to our guide, so I missed a lot of what she was saying. However, we did see a huge clock that I think she said was made in the 1600s, and it is still keeping perfect time. The inside of this very tall and drafty building has many stained glass windows. Apparently, they were removed during WW2 and stored away. Good thought, as the area was liber-
ated by US forces, and I am sure there was a lot of damage. I left the cathedral and wandered around town for an hour that I had left. Very interesting; many people speaking many different languages. Returning to our boat, we had a buffet lunch, then boarded a canal boat and had a very interesting trip around Strasbourg. We came up a canal and the building that houses the European Parliament was in front of us. The ministers meet here once a month. Hope this cooperation continues. After this we had a side trip to a local winery. I have to say it was most informative. Our host explained very clearly how each variety was suitable for various meals. Beautiful old building; the wooden beams over the room were over 100 years old, and the biggest wine caskets I have ever seen. Our tour was alone and we had a very enjoyable social hour. Time to return to our ship and set sail up the Rhine to our last stop, and a trip to the Black Forest. Day seven - Breisach, Germany Day seven was a bright sunny day, a great day to get on our coach for the over one hour trip up to the Black
Forest. We are going to stop at a master carver who carves the cuckoo clocks. My traveling partner wanted one of these clocks to take back to Canada. The gentleman who carves the outside cases for the clocks, from the black forest pine, had been on our ship the previous night and had shown the type of carving that he did. We also were told that they shipped the clocks to your home, in a secure container. The clock that she purchased arrived safe and without damage. Of course, they also served black forest cake, in big chunks yum. The lady guide on our coach had a lovely lilting voice that was a pleasure to listen to, and she kept us entertained the trip up and down. We traveled through many small towns, all of which looked very clean, with the buildings in excellent repair. We were lucky to see storks in nests sitting on people’s rooftops. Going to the place where they sell the cuckoo clocks, someone asked if there was a cuckoo bird. Oh yes, she replied, but the cuckoo is not a very nice bird. She explained that this bird was very lazy and didn’t want to make a nest, so she would find another bird’s next, break the other bird’s eggs, throw
Day seven on our visit to Black Forest in Germany.
them out of the nest, and leave hers. When the egg hatched, the other bird would think it was hers and feed it. To prove her story, they had pictures of a perplexed looking bird with a newly hatched bird twice the size of the mother bird. As we got closer to the mountains of the Black Forest, all of the buildings had a very similar look. The roofs almost came down to touch the ground. She explained that because of the snow, they all lived in the same building. Their livestock lived in the stable part, and the family lived in the rest. Most efficient. All of the roofs were covered with solar panels; literally thousands of solar panels. I presume that they used solar power for most everything. As we were winding our way back down the paved but narrow mountain twisty road, and moving along at a good clip, a truck going uphill came around a very sharp corner about 50 feet from us. Both drivers had very good reflexes, as both stopped and as we passed the truck, I could see about four inches of clearance. A very good day for our last full day on our cruise up the Rhine. We set sail for Basel, Switzerland, where we were all leav-
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“Let’s all go to the country fair, there’s blossoms, and ribbons, and hope in the air. The harvest’s in the endless bin, and Grandpa can bring the old mare.” Anonymous. In British Columbia the months of August and September are the season of fall fairs. Communities large and small host events filled with exhibits of local crops, poultry, livestock, and all sorts of crafts, and the outdoor shows include rodeos, many different horse competitions, and even lawnmower racing. There are action packed midways that include amusement rides and challenges for the children like wall climbing, and there is food. The inviting and almost demanding smell of all kinds of mouthwatering foods confronts participants as far away as the entrance gate as they pull a few dollars out of their pockets to pay the entrance fee enticing everyone to make their next stop one of the food booths. For this year’s Labour Day weekend my wife and I had the choice of two popular fairs, both about an hour away from our home, the Armstrong Fall Fair, or Interior Provincial Exhibition, is south, and the Barriere Fall Fair, or North Thompson Fall Fair is north. We have attended both fairs over the years. Armstrong is larger, but this year we decided on Barriere, and besides, I
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John E n ma n have more friends in Barriere. I mounted my 18-200mm on my camera for our day’s excursion. The 18-200mm is a perfect walking-around lens for events like the one my wife and I were attending. I didn’t need a real wide, long telephoto, or fast aperture lens, as most exposures were ISO 400. I always employed as fast a shutterspeed as I could and my aperture was usually f/8 or f/11. The sky had a few clouds and the warm day was perfect for strolling through the small community’s fall fair. I looked around as I walked through the gate and into the excitement-filled fair thinking how that event was ideal for those of us that are always searching for something different to photograph. The mid-way offered shots of vendors and interesting people engrossed in their visit to the fair. There was a large Agriplex building that presented opportunities to photograph livestock. I got some great images of young 4-H’ers in action
and just outside I photographed cowboy musicians, magicians, and children on a climbing wall. We got there late so I missed the horse pull, but I watched the Lawn Mower racing. Yes, I just wrote “lawn mower racing”. Who would have thought there would be such action, or any action at all from a lawnmower? But there they were, zooming around the dirt track. I have photographed running athletes, horse racing, stockcar, and motorcycle racing, to name a few, however, now I can add lawnmower racing to my resume. I have always enjoyed community fairs, even before I started carrying a camera around. Nevertheless, ever since I have had my camera events like the Barriere Fall Fair has been great fun with the multitude of different subjects ready to be photographed. For those photographers that haven’t yet ventured into that fertile photo territory, all I can say, if there is one coming to a fairground near you, put it on your calendar. These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera.com or emcam@telus.net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. If you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.
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More liquor stores may sell cold beer and wine Latest policy reform rankles private store owners
Jeff Nagel Black Press Another liquor policy reform being eyed by the province would allow more government liquor stores to sell cold beer and wine, which has long been the domain of private stores. Ten government stores already sell some refrigerated products but the province will now test the waters for a major expansion. Walk-in beer and wine “cold
rooms” will open at the end of September at three stores in Burnaby, Duncan and Salmon Arm. That’s the first stage of a pilot project that will add four more walk-in beer and wine refrigeration coolers at existing stores in Oliver, Osoyoos, Mill Bay and Grand Forks later in the fall. The province wants feedback on the idea as part of its already-launched Liquor Policy Review, along with several oth-
er proposals for reform. The concept may be in for a rough ride from the organization representing private liquor stores. The Alliance of Beverage Licensees of B.C. called the move a surprise and said it would throw private outlets and government stores into more direct competition. John Yap, the parliamentary secretary for the liquor policy review, said all other Canadian
provinces offer refrigeration in most, if not all, of their government liquor stores. “This is another area where we think B.C. is lagging behind other jurisdictions,” Yap said. “Refrigeration units seem to be very 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.”
Other potential reforms being explored include licensing farmers’ markets and spas to serve alcohol and letting under-aged children have lunch at a pub with their parents during the day. Public consultations run until Oct. 31 and a website for comments is to launch next month. Don’t expect booze to get cheaper under any future reforms. The province aims to at least maintain if not increase its revenue.
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Natural Resource Administrator September 23 – March 31 35 hours per week Manager of Natural Resource Department and Title & Rights Coordinator
1. General Responsibilities The Natural Resources Department of Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of Simpcw lands and resources throughout Simpcw traditional territory. The purpose of Natural Resources Manager and Title & Rights Coordinator position is to lead the effective and efficient delivery of cultural, rights and titles information, including all aspects of the SFN environmental operations to ensure healthy, productive forests, water and lands and to safeguard SFN interests and the organization. This position ensures that the rights and titles of Simpcw First Nation and environmental operations including forests, fisheries, recreation and other land uses are safeguarded and used appropriately. In addition, this position manages diverse timber, fishery, wildlife, range and recreation land use encompassing many layers of legislation and policy. This position also cooperates with the Simpcw Resources Group (SRG) on all activities to ensure efficient and effective business operations. The Natural Resources Manager and Title & Rights Coordinator must balance the preservation of the cultural history of the Simpcw People and the generation of economic benefits with the long-term health (sustainability) of the forest, water, fishery, wildlife and range resources. Reporting to the SFN Administrator, he/she interacts with a wide variety of Band Council and Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Simpcw government, SRG and non-Band representatives. 2. Specific Duties a) Develops, assesses, implements and educates on sound natural resource management plans including; forest, water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation and land use practices ensuring legislative compliance, and protection of environmental, economic and social values. b) Participates with other department managers in the overall strategic, policy planning, administration, and management of SFN Government and SRG, with specific reference to the sustainable management, development, and protection of natural resources and Simpcw cultural heritage resources. c) Responsible for the coordination of research, gathering, cataloguing, storage, and dissemination of cultural heritage information of the Simpcw First Nation People. d) Determine areas where the historical record is incomplete or requires further elaboration and design and undertake research projects to strengthen the record in these areas. e) Review and provide comment on proposed activities within the territory in conjunction within the referral system; and assists with conflict management in regards to land use. f) Plans and manages the annual Natural Resource Department budget as required. g) Supervises the Natural Resources Department, which includes regular staff and contractors. h) Manages or oversees the management of special natural resources projects of SFN: mining/exploration, fisheries, tourism, IPPS, oil and gas pipelines, etc. i) Provide the chief & council and legal counsel with research support for all specific claims and rights and title issues including the development of a prima facia case for continuous occupancy of the traditional territory. j) Provides technical advice to Chief and Council and the Administrator on an “as needed’ basis regarding the negotiation and implementation of impact benefit agreements or revenue sharing agreements with other government agencies and/or corporations relevant to land or resource development projects in Simpcw territory. 3. Qualifications a) Post-secondary degree in resource management, forestry, forestry engineering, archaeology, anthropology b) Considerable current and progressive experience in natural resource management c) Valid BC Driver’s license d) Experience in staff supervision e) Excellent inter-personal communication and leadership skills f) Good writing ability and computer skills g) Ability to plan and manage budgets h) Experience in project management, especially in the natural resource sector i) Experience with natural resource policy development and implementation in a First Nations context j) Experience in working in a First Nations community, preferably within the Secwepemc Nation Hours of Work: Normal day shift – 7 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required. Please submit cover letter, resume along with 2 written reference letters to: Crystal Celesta, Administrative Assistant Simpcw First Nation PO Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Email: Crystal.Celesta@simpcw.com Fax: (250) 672-5858 Deadline for Applications:
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It may be the cause friendships to be attitude. ture necessitated an it is true in all aspects In 2001, our and the at most valuable thing old adage, “If you want It these is the two at- to After all,roots that’s what broken. But, in not say- national the world which updated approach. church time co-opa job done, give it to a of titude that sees bodvalue the earthsame and her people are you do for yourself and ing live. “No” can create ies Recently, signed anand agreeevolving and others. busy person.” the title we in everything says erating, here for, right? Wrong. Our physical ment which brought adapting to changes of that book has been adapted to pose bodies change and them into full com- within our world and another question, a evolve, as does our munion with each culture, it is one way question that some social circumstanc- other. that certain parts of Keith McNeill our is the would say is much es, our health, Park It last waslongterm a “free the Christian church hope fortrade the species, and if of are answering the The Times insight more relevant to our knowledge, agreement” the mountain caribou can-two question, “Will our contemporary situa- and wisdom, our sorts wherein the not be saved, then there is “It had to be by far the most discapacities, churches maintained tion. That question mental faith have children?” little hope for other, less tinguished group of people we’ve had is, “Will our faith our physical abili- their individual and Reverend Brian charismatic species. in our Valley. The people Clearwaties,of etc. The natural have children?” autonomous struc- Krushel cares for Highlights of the confer-into the North Thompson ter will beishearing in a constant D eand m oindeed g r a pCanada h i c world tures but entered ence included British about our resolutions in the weeks and trends indicate that state of motion – partnerships Cowith Pastoral Charge of ethnobotanist Nanto come.” tides each themonths average age of seasons change, lumbian other on every Clearwater United cy Turner speaking the assessment rise of andUpper fall, polar thoseThat whowas associate level, from about interna- and Church of St Paul means Clearwater naturalist Trevor Goward ice caps melt, kincentricity, new tionalwhich with a faith commuco-operation in Barriere. following Speak to the Wild, a confer- swearing allegiance to other ence that saw some of Canada’s best creatures and giving them known thinkers, writers, scientists and the respect we give other Some of the participants in the Speak to the Wild poets gather in the Upper Clearwater people. conference take a moment to relax together. Another was two pre- Pictured are (l-r) Upper Clearwater naturalist Hall and visit Wells Gray Park. The conference began on Wednes- sentations from Ameri- Trevor Goward, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, Joan day evening, Sept. 4 and ended on Sun- can cultural ecologist Da- E. Morris (Sellemah) of Songhees Nation near vid Abrams that started day morning, Sept. 8. Nanaimo, and Thompson Rivers University dean About 60 people attended, coming and ended the conference. of science Tom Dickinson. Goward and Dickinson from as far away as Austria, Arizona, Abrams was unable to atand New Mexico, as well as Ontario, tend due to health reasons, paid lead roles in organizing the event.
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Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. Theme of the conference was the development of a land ethic for Canada, said Goward. This would tie in with a campaign the David Suzuki Foundation is about to lead that calls for enshrining the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian constitution. The checks and balances in our present political system are not working, Goward felt. Such a constitutional amendment would limit the powers of governments and corporations to damage the environment. “This isn’t to say we shouldn’t have mining or logging,” he said. “Things need to be kept in proportion. The rights of Canadians are being trampled on and the rights of other species are being trampled on.” The mountain caribou is an emblem of what is going on, he said. Wells Gray
but his presentations were summarized by Canadian philosopher Jan Zwicky, who gave a crash course in western philosophy along the way. David Boyd of University of Victoria, a world authority on land ethics and having rights for nature enshrined in constitutions, also was unable to attend. However, he sent a video that compared what is being done in Canada with initiatives in other countries. The last speaker, Sharon Butala, had many of the audience in tears as she spoke about her connection to her home place in Saskatchewan. Goward said representatives of Simpcw First Nation were invited but none were able to attend. However, Joan E. Morris (Sellemah) of Songhees Nation near Nanaimo made sure a First Nation perspective was heard. At one point in the windup she chided
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the gathering for not reaching a consensus. “This is bull s--t,” she said. The overwhelming feeling of those attending was that there should be more Talk to the Wild conferences, Goward said, and that they should be in Upper Clearwater. Many would like the next gathering to be held next spring, but Goward said he was not sure he would have the time to organize it. “In the next few months, the people of Canada will be asked what kind of Canada they want to live in,” Goward said. “It’s the people who should be pushing, not the leaders.” Speak to the Wild was a Wells Gray World Heritage Year event. The next event on the calendar will be Mostly Mosses with Curtis Bjork and others on Sept. 28.
Annual First Fish Ceremony Three-year-old Alexis Reed of Nelson holds two handfuls of salmon roe as she participates in a demonstration put on as part of the annual First Fish Ceremony at Raft River on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Alexis is the granddaughter of Larry and Leona Nicholas of Blackpool. About 180 people took part in the event. TIMES photo by Keith McNeill
The mad hatters The two dozen members of the Boulder Mountain Fibre Arts Group meet weekly, knitting and crocheting up a storm of hats every year, hats that they give out free to children who come through the Exhibit Hall at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. This year they gave out 334 hats, up from 260 during last year’s fair. Among the crowd were several exchange students from Spain, Korea and Japan, who seemed extra pleased to receive a winter hat. It was amusing to see them texting back home right away to tell about it. The youngest recipient to get a hat this year was a two-week-old baby, and the eldest were the TRU students. At their location in the Exhibit Hall, this group always has a large display of the many other items that the members make, along with a digital screen with a continuous loop of photos take of the hats given out at the previous year’s fair. Several people who received hats last year stopped by this year to watch until their photo turned up on the screen. Many youngsters made interesting comments about their
Adrina Allen proudly shows of her hat given to her from the Fibre Arts Group.
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growth since last year. The Boulder Mountain Fiber Arts Group does weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, and several other fiber works. They meet weekly at a home, and cannot accept more members. However, on Tuesday nights starting Sept. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., they will be meeting at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (the Ridge), where they will welcome new members. There is a nominal drop in fee to help cover the cost of renting the room. They can teach you and help you with your fiber projects. For more information about this group and the projects they are currently working on, contact Mariel Dewey at 250-672-5686, or Linda Casey at 250-6721056.
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