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NEWS BRIEFS Via Rail info session

Via Rail will be holding an information session in Vanderhoof on September 26, 2013 at 4 p.m.. The meeting will be in the Vanderhoof Friendship Centre at 219 Victoria Street E. and will offer the public a chance to meet with Via representatives on accessibility. Anyone with input into the accessibility of passenger train service in Vanderhoof is welcome.

NDIT database

A new database has been created to help connect industry, communities and government to businesses for major projects. The online procurement database was made possible through a partnership between Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and northern communities. The region-wide industry-oriented searchable database is aimed at helping procurement directors find the supplies and services they need from local businesses. “This is a one-ofa-kind tool in British Columbia,” said Renata King, Director, Business Development, Northern Development Initiative Trust.

‘Held hostage’

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Binche separation Committee asks feds to step in

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“We are being held hostage by the Tl’azt’en Nation.” These are the words the Binche Separation Committee has written in a letter requesting third party negotiators step in to help the separation process along. In the letter to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), the committee asked AANDC to appoint a third party to stand in for Tl’azt’en Nation to help with Binche’s separation. Binche, which has been trying to separate from Tl’azt’en Nation for over two years, said in the letter Tl’azt’en has been trying to “stall and ignore the process.” “I don’t know what their real issue is,” said Josh Hallman, chair of the Binche Separation Committee. According to the letter, “dissension and tension” have been building between the communities, as the process continues to stall. Hallman expressed his frustration at the lack of progress, which has been very time-consuming he said for the committee members, but he said the proposal Binche put forward for Tl’azt’en to review was “straightforward stuff” but they have not yet had any response from Tl’azt’en. “They don’t want to let us go,” said Hallman. Hallman is hoping the letter, which was also sent to MP Nathan Cullen, will lead to either the appointment of a third party to negotiate for Tl’azt’en or to pressure from AANDC and the creation of deadlines for Tl’azt’en to carry out the negotiations and complete the separation. AANDC said they can only act in an advisory role in the negotiations and will not intervene. Essentially, if Tl’azt’en chooses not to come to the table, the negotiations are stalled. Binche became part of Tl’azt’en Nation back in 1959, and Hallman said the agreement was for Tl’azt’en to provide services to Binche, not to own them. “We’re not Tl’azt’en, we’ve always been Binche and we’re going to continue to be Binche,” said Hallman. “We’re not going to wait another 30 years.” Tl’azt’en did not immediately respond to interview requests.

Scott Dunbar put on a phenomenal one-man show at the Fort St. James Legion Sept. 14. Dunbar is currently working on recording an album in Fort St. James, and is staying at Lionel and Rosemarie Conant’s while he works on the new music. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

UBCM supports four-year terms Tom Fletcher Black Press Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities have endorsed having local elections every four years, to match up with provincial votes. The resolution to extend terms of office from three years to four was supported by 60 per cent of voting delegates, who want the B.C. government to make the change in time for municipal elections in November 2014. If it is enacted, B.C. would join Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Sco-

tia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, which have four-year terms for local politicians. The issue has divided urban and rural communities for years, with some rural councillors calling for shorter terms for what they say is mainly volunteer work with minimum pay. One rural delegate said the idea comes from “professional politicians” in the Lower Mainland, where council pay is higher. Proponents argue that four-year terms reduce turnover and would increase local election participation by being timed with provin-

cial votes. The UBCM executive added another argument for the change, noting that several local mayors and councillors were elected to the B.C. legislature in May. The executive called for direction from the province “to avoid governance conflicts, expensive byelections, long absences on council and boards and the double-dipping of salaries.” The UBCM rejected the suggestion of fouryear terms at its 2010 convention. It was debated and supported in 2007. Earlier motions supported the current system of elections every three years province-wide.

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Cop for cancer

Local Fort St. James RCMP Constable Derek Rondeau has been riding in this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride. Rondeau has been sending in updates and photos from the ride as they go from Fort St. John to Williams Lake. This photo was taken during the Fort St. John to Chetwynd leg, via Hudson’s Hope. The day was a 155 km journey, but Rondeau reports it was a great ride. The tour is raising money for cancer research, and you can donate to the cause via: www. copsforcancerbc. ca

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Home grown leadership Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

Hill in Fort St. tess went from being a portunity be moving James, Mattess has teacher to being the vice around all the time and an interesting story principal of education being with the students. This year there of how she came to for the school district. “Just having that are four people a career in educaFrom there she connection with kids leading the district tion. moved to her role as everyday,” she said. schools of the Fort Originally a principal at Sowchea. Mattess said she has St. James, and all secretary at the Eu“Right now I’m re- learned to ask questions four were raised in gene Joseph school ally excited to be work- and be curious and she Fort and attended in Tache, Mattess ing in the education sys- feels lucky to be a part school here. became excited tem,” she said. of the way education is The phenomeabout learning The new role has going - towards a more non is pretty special through the teach- challenges, but she student-focussed way according to Manu ers she met work- said she has learned to of learning. Madhok, director ing there. embrace them and she of instruction for Kim Repko was loves having the opContinued on Page 8 School District 91. a particular inspi“In Fort St. ration, and her pasJames in particusion drew Mattess lar, it’s a pretty nice into the classroom. spot to be in when “Just seeing her these are folks who excitement is what were elementary got me excited Four home-grown Fort St. James principals (and two extras). Left to right: Steve Dakids in your own about kids learnvis, chair of School District 91 board, Judith Goertz, vice principal of FSJSS, Craig school system,” ing,” said Mattess. Houghton, principal of FSJSS, Margaret Mattess, principal of Sowchea Elementary, said Madhok. After 10 years Suzanne Burck, principal of David Hoy Elementary and Rosalie Nichiporuk, school He said the at the school as a board trustee. school district Manu Madhok photo secretary, she took looks for people the step to return ALSO... SELLING 75-100 CARS, ple seemed to want the She returned to get tory of the community who are passionate to pursue a bachON HAND WILL BE APPROX 3-5 BANK REPOS VEHICLES FROM TRUCKS, VANS&&10SPORT UTILITY about education, good difficult role of vice her post degree teacher helps her in her role, elor’s degree at the ColVEHICLES FROM MAJOR FLEET, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT communicators, good principal at the high certification in 1999, knowing where many of lege of New Caledonia LEASE, DEALER, PRIVATE & relationship builders school, but he had a and then she began her students are coming and then UNBC, and FINANCIAL ALSO... Selling 75-100 Cars, Trucks, Vans INSTITUTIONS. & SUVs from and people who make passion for the school teaching at FSJSS in from. eventually her teacher Major Fleet Lease, Dealer & Private Financial Institutions which had such a large 2001. The first job she “It makes the rela- training at Simon Fraser things happen. role in his life. had was case managetionship an entirely dif“There has to be a University. IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE FOR THIS AUCTION IT MUST BE ON THE GROUND BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 5PM - SPACE PERMITTING - SEE YOU SALE DAY! He was particularly ment for severe behav- ferent thing.” strong student focus,” Mattess is now inspired by two admin- iour students. While she said Madhok. working on a master’s Central Interior istrators he had worked went on from there to Margaret Mattess degree from Vancouver under: Lynn Maksymteach at Nechako Valley Principal of Sowchea Auctions Ltd. Craig Houghton Island University. chak and Cam McCor- Secondary School and Elementary [Box 1078] 2750 Burrard 4174 COWART RD. Prince George Principal of FSJSS With Avenue a passion for mick. at the Adult Education Vanderhoof, 3A0 the workingBCtoV0J improve (250) 562-5200 • FAX (250) 562-9616 CASH • INTERAC • BANK DRAFT TERMS OF SALE •• CERTIFIED “Once I got into it, Centre, she returned to Raised on Resort education system, MatCHEQUE • LETTERS OF CREDIT Website: www.ciauctions.bc.ca The son of two teachers, Houghton was born and I realized it’s definitely FSJSS. “This is my true raised in Fort St. James my niche,” he said. While it’s different home,” she said. and attended David Craig Houghton was Hoy Elementary until than being in the classSowchea Elementary room, he said his favou- the vice principal duropened up. He attended rite thing is getting to ing part of her time as Sowchea for grades know all the kids in the a teacher at the school, IGNITE, INSPIRE, AND GROW BUSINESS IN THE NORTH and she said the changfive, six and seven and school. His least favourite es he and the principal then went on to Fort Social Media - Love it or Hate it, but in Business - Use it! Video Conference Workshop at the time brought in St. James Secondary thing: the budget. September 30th, 2013, 1:00pm to 2:30 PM were so great, she wantSchool (FSJSS). Facilitated by Chris Burge, Social Media Expert, Owner BWest Interactive Communications ed to be a part of it. “There’s not a time Judith Goertz In this video-conference session, Chris will provide the WHY you need a social media strategy to grow “I just wanted to try of my life when I can’t Vice principal of FSJSS your business. He’ll also show you some of the HOW to make social media accessible and manageable and make a difference,” remember walking for small business. If you’ve been putting off social media because you’re too busy - your competition is Goertz came to said Goertz. through the halls of this gaining ground in your market. Learn some tips and techniques at this session that will move your business While she said she ahead. school,” he said. His fa- teaching later in life, ther, Terry Houghton, and had originally re- can find it challenging Offered at Community Futures, 2750 Burrard Avenue was a teacher at FSJSS. sisted following in her not to get caught up in Cost $20 While having two mother Toni Friesen’s the day to day but inparents as teachers footsteps. Friesen was a stead to keep the long Stepping Up - Uncover Your True Leadership Potential Workshop probably helped, he teacher and then a prin- term goal of graduation October 1, 2013, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Live) Facilitated by Dawn McCooey, Skill Development Manager for Women’s Enterprise Centre. said the thing which cipal in Takla Landing in mind, there are perks. “I love being able to drew him to teaching and Yekooche. Leaders come from all walks of life and create businesses and community through actions. Every action But after having make a difference for was “liking people.” you take, every conversation you have moves you ahead as a leader. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn about your unique style and how to improve on the strengths that you already have (even if you don’t think In high school, he children and having them,” she said. “And you are a leader!). Leadership is much more than a “to-do” list; effective leadership is an art and a science was inspired by teacher grown up in a house I love graduation day and most importantly - it can be learned! Larry Miller, through with teachers where it’s an incredible day.” Her biggest reward is 2:00 – 2:30 Kevin Moutray discusses the Challenges of small business ownership the athletics programs there was always talk of education, “the call just seeing the students he was involved in. 2:30 – 3:00 Jesse Wilson – President of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce. Craig Houghton’s of education was too every day and she said while she used to cite Offered live at the Village Inn first teaching job was at much,” she said. “It’s kind of bred in her grandmother WinCost $40 (includes lunch) Eugene Joseph in Tache the bone.” ifred Moran as a big in 1996. REGISTER FOR BOTH COST IS $50 She said she missed inspiration for her, now He later taught at Limited Seating – Preregistration required FSJSS, and then he be- the passion people felt she credits her staff. Call Graham at 250-567-5219 or “That’s what keeps came the vice principal. for education and havemail graham.stanley@cf-sn.ca ing children changed me moving forward.” “When I first went Born and raised her into administration her perspective on it. Growing communities one idea at a time. “I wanted to be part whole life in Fort St. there was a real need,” James, having the hishe said. Not many peo- of that whole system.”

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Remember to make time to play Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Since getting a puppy, I seem to have added one more time commitment than I physically have time for. Big shocker. Okay, not really a surprise a puppy takes up a lot of time, I get that. Yet instead of feeling like I should return her (except perhaps when we’re working on her biting habit), I feel quite the opposite. Instead, I get the sense I need to spend more of my time on beach walks appreciating the world through a puppy’s eyes and less time staring at a computer screen. The way a young animal of any kind, human included, can be so incredibly joyful at the simplest things is truly amazing. I can sit and watch my puppy run and jump after a ball again and again and then become distracted by some incredibly enticing scent, and it just doesn’t get old. We go to the beach nearly every day, and she never tires of it - and neither do I. I’m sure this is somewhat the feeling parents get when they have time to sit back and enjoy the antics of their

growing children. It is so exciting to watch young dogs learn, play and just generally take it all in. Well, after thinking this very thing the other day, I looked up the power of play (and of course by “looked up” I mean googled). One of the very first things to come up was an on-

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line article in Psychology Today about the importance of play to mental creativity, health and happiness. Bonus, so I’m not being lazy, I’m just helping my creativity and making myself (and my puppy) healthy and happy. The article even specifically mentions playing at the beach (see, I knew I was on to something!). My favourite factoid from the article was “in the animal kingdom, play increases, rather than decreases, with increasing complexity of the brain.” Of course, I also liked the fact some research indicates adults who play live longer. Interestingly, one researcher interviewed for the article said the opposite of play is not work, it is depression, citing an experiment in which children were rewarded for finishing their schoolwork with a cache of toys which resulted in the students, teachers and parents all being happier with the school. “Play is an exercise in self-definition; it revels what we choose to do, not what we have to do. We not only play because we are. We play the way we are. And the ways we could be. Play is our free connection to pure possibility,” wrote author Hara Estroff Marano. “It is a day at the beach.” And on that note, time to walk the puppy. If you need me, I’ll be at the beach.

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Thankful for forests

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September 22 to September 28 is National Forest Week in Canada. It can be easy to take our vast natural resources for granted, but our forests provide us with security and sustainability unmatched anywhere else on Earth. As one of the world’s largest forest products manufacturers, our company’s current and future success depends on sound forest management, and National Forest Week is a great opportunity to reflect on how we all rely and benefit from our vast forest resources. Our forests have a big part to play in providing for our expanding world, and Canfor is proud to be producing truly sustainable building products for markets around the world. As global populations continue to grow, governments will need to meet those housing needs in a way that is affordable, renewable and safe – and lumber is the only building material that meets all three criteria. B.C. lumber is shipping across North America and across the Pacific to fill these

needs already, and that’s good news for our future in British Columbia. A thriving forest products industry can meet building needs around the world, but here in Canada it opens doors for young people and families to create rewarding lifestyles in their own communities. Lumberjacks are a thing of the past – at Canfor, biologists, professional foresters and nursery specialists are all part of how we manage forest sustainably. Our success depends on sustainable forest management to keep our woodlands strong and vibrant, and we are proud of the high standards we’ve put in place over the last decade. Third-party certification of best practices ensures that our forests are benefitting from rigorous re-planting, robust measures protecting wildlife habitat and diversity, and conserving recreation opportunities for our communities. Canfor is one of the few companies in the world able to offer products certified under all three of the major certification programs in North America – the Canadian Standards Association, the Forest Steward-

ship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. We are proud of our commitment to forest certification, and the opportunities it provides for the public to participate in and understand how we manage our forestlands. Innovation is leading the forest industry into the future, as leaps in technology and new ways of thinking allow us to make more out of less, cut down on waste, and convert wood by-products into clean-burning biofuel. These are the first steps forward as we continue to be more sustainable, more adaptable, and more resilient to changes in our forests and in the world economy. Canadian forests build our homes, provide jobs in our communities, store carbon from our atmosphere, and are naturally renewable – so they’ll continue doing all that and more for generations to come. This National Forest Week, take a moment to appreciate our gifted place amongst the greenest forests in the world. Don Kayne President and CEO of Canfor

EBUS takes over Adult Ed

Beginning this school year, EBUS Academy will be taking responsibility for Continuing Education in the eastern communities (Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Fort St James) of Nechako Lakes School District. EBUS Academy has experience in providing adult programming across the prov-

ince, so the school district said it seemed a natural fit for the online school to take on Continuing Education. Prospective adult students can still drop by the existing Continuing Education classrooms in all three communities to learn more about both online and face to face

programming options. Continuing Education is offered to all graduated and non-graduated adults to either complete a graduation program or to provide specific subject upgrading. To find out more, please drop by a centre in your community or visit the EBUS website at www.ebus.

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Centre hours are posted or available by calling the EBUS front office at 1-800567-1236. Brian Naka, EBUS Principal and Dave Anderson, EBUS Adult Education Advisor will welcome Jolene Webb (Fraser Lake), Bernie LaRusic (Vanderhoof), and

Dix to step down Tom Fletcher Black Press Adrian Dix announced last week he intends to stay on as B.C. NDP leader until next year, when party members hold a vote to replace him. Dix said the NDP's loss to the B.C. Liberals in the May provincial election is his responsibility. "It has become clear to me that the best interests of our party mean that I need to step aside for a new leader who can lead us to victory in 2017," Dix told a news conference at a downtown Vancouver hotel. "It is my hope that a leadership vote can be held by mid-2014 at the latest, though of course any final decision on timing will be made by the NDP." Dix said he intends to stay on as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway and run for re-election there. The party has a convention scheduled for November, at which his continued leadership will be considered, along with the overall direction of the party. Dix announced his intentions at a party caucus meeting before making his intentions public, where he said his fellow NDP MLAs are "resolute and determined to keep the pressure on the government and hold them to account for their cynical campaign." He expects the race to succeed him will likely begin soon. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, who finished second to Dix in the 2011 leadership race, told reporters he is considering making an-

other run for the top job. Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan, the third-place finisher in 2011, is another likely contender.

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The District of Fort St. James will be hosting another Newcomer's Potluck dinner on Sept. 29. The dinners are held on the fourth Sunday of the month at the National Historic Site at 280 Kwah Road at 6:30 p.m. and are aimed at "creating community by sharing meals." The dinner is open to all newcomers to the community and longtime residents looking to help make newcomers feel welcome. Bring a seasonal dish and come and meet some more of your community.

SPECIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING September 30, 2013 7:00 pm A special public meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) will be held by video-conference on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 7:00 pm. Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board Office. The item for the agenda is: 2012/2013 Audited Financial Statements According to board policy, no business other than that listed on the agenda for which the meeting was called shall be conducted at the meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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fire.or@telus.net *** ST pATRICk’S ANGLICAN ChURCh... hosts a free lunch every Tuesday from 11.00am 1.00pm. All are welcome. This lunch is made possible through the generous giving of time and resources,by many people in the region, including The Roman Catholic Church, Camp Living Water, E-Free Church and many other individuals. We wish to thank all those who contribute their labour to this program as well as those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small food bank on Tuesday morning, and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 111pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIREwEED CLOThES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AUxILIARy TO STUART LAkE hOSpITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES pUBLIC

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more than just timber values. The Nyan Wheti Trail, a historic trail which runs from Stuart Lake to near The District of Fort St. James’ commuFraser Lake, is also maintained within N O nity forest will expand into an area near the community forest, which allowed I T N A Chuchi Lake and Witch Lake. the municipality to plan for recreational E K Supposed to come in 2009, the expanand cultural values as well. A L C H sion was delayed, but appears to be about to The Tulle Lake Trail is also managed U C H I S u s ch finally come through. and maintained within the community o “The political will is there, it’s just de- Lake forest. tails now,” said Ross Hamilton, senior forIn 2007, the backside of the Murray W ester for the KDL Group, which manages Ridge Ski Area was added to the comi e t k t a s the community forest for the District and munity forest, with the potential to deL i c Gidegingla e has since 2003. velop an expansion of the existing ski ch t Lake i W Hamilton said coming to an agreement area. was “complex, elegant and time-consumHamilton said the cost of developing.” ment has led to those plans being put He said there were many parties involved aside, but the runs are laid out. Some Chichonajilh in the negotiations, from First Nations to harvesting was done along the road in Lake B.C. Timber Sales, to Conifex. the area, however, the ski runs are not “Everyone had a piece to play in the sogoing to be made anytime soon. Mudzenchoot Abas Lake lution,” said Hamilton, calling it a “group Within recent years, the cut rate for Lake effort.” the existing community forest tenure The expansion is partly compensation had increased significantly to get the for a section of the current community forbeetle killed wood out, going from just est the District of Fort St. James gave up to over 40,000 cubic metres in 2006 to help move along the treaty negotiations with over 126,000 cubic metres in 2008. Yekooche First Nation and the province, but A map of the Fort St. James Community Forest Expansion in the Chuchi Lake and Witch However, the rate had then dropped it is also to allow for an increased annual Lake area. The area withing the solid black line is the new expansion area. back to around 46,000 cubic metres in harvest of 50,000 cubic metres by the DisImage courtesy of KDL Group 2011. trict. So the new expansion area near Chuincrease the cut rate for the pine. chea Creek watershed was partly to blame The area, near Shass Mountain, did not “We did our best to salvage all that we for the high flood levels of Sowchea Creek in chi Lake would allow the District to increase necessarily have high timber values due to could at that time,” said Hamilton. their cut rate to 50,000 cubic metres annually recent years. the steep terrain, but it did include a variety of Of the approximately two million cubic But while the community forest is near the for the long-term. timber types, which would have helped after metres of wood in the community forest, over Sowchea Creek drainage, Hamilton said only The area would also be managed for what the beetle-killed pine was gone. half of it is mature pine which was signifi- the Murray Creek tributary of Sowchea Creek are called “visual quality objectives” which Hamilton said the community forest man- cantly impacted by the pine beetle. is within the community forest. The bulk of means people paddling on thae Nation Lakes agement has been adapted over the years, Wood is harvested within the community Sowchea’s watershed is being harvested by chain would be protected from seeing the including taking into account the Mountain forest through clear cutting. There were con- Canfor or through B.C. Timber Sales. clear cut blocks by a buffer of trees left along Pine Beetle epidemic, which required them to cerns the rate of clear cutting within the SowThe community forest is also managed for the water’s edge. LHOLE TSE MTN

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in my meetings with health, safety and law-andorder advocates, the question will surely become that already we see 30 per cent of late-night attendees at a typical B.C. emergency department report alcohol consumption in the six hours prior to their injury or illness,” Yap said. “If we make it more available for the sake of convenience, will we see rates like this rise?” The government is inviting public comments until Oct. 31 at the website, www.gov.bc.ca/liquorpolicyreview. The site also lists submissions from health care, police and alcoholic beverage industry representatives.

VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores. “Washington state is the model I favour,” a Lower Mainland resident wrote Monday on the B.C. government’s new consultation website. “No government involvement in retailing – period. Just enforce the legal drinking age.” The B.C. government’s point man on liquor reform, Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, posted his own comments FREE EVENTS going on can be on the subject Monday. Yap warned that while opening submitted to the Caledonia Courier up alcohol sales is a popular online calendar, suggestion, “it certainly isn’t visit: www.caledoniacourier.com and as straightforward as it may see the calendar on the bottom right and seem.” click on add your event. Yap noted that beer, wine and spirits are already sold in rural grocery stores that are licensed because their service area isn’t big enough to warrant a government retail store. In urban areas, he questioned whether alcoholic beverages should be sold from convenience stores and gas stations, larger grocery stores, or bigbox retailers. “When this topic comes up

Free cooking classes are being made available, thanks to the Canadian Diabetes Association. There are only 12 spots available in the program, which would begin Oct. 2 and run subsequent Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for six weeks. The program is geared towards helping families cook healthy meals on a budget. Free child care is provided but

must be booked in advance and the course is open to adults and youth. For more information call the Fireweed Youth Coordinator Jana Gainor at 9968083.

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The grand opening of the Fort St James Christian Outreach Kitchen and Food Bank, located at St Patrick’s Church, took place September 14. The new kitchen, which was a collective community effort, feeds those in need in the community on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a breakfast program and a lunch program, all volunteer-driven. Food bank donations help feed people Ron Atkiins plays some music for those attending breakfast at the new the rest of the time, kitchen on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Caledonia Courier when families or individuals just need a little extra. Vanderhoof and much of the carpentry and Previously, the kitchen was a tiny, cramped finishing work was done by Charlie Gill of space and the eating area was too small for North Man Construction, who donated countthe crowds, meaning people had to eat in less hours to the project, said Gwen Andrews. shifts. Anyone interested in volunteering at the The new, bright kitchen was built through kitchen or food bank or for food donations, fundraising efforts in both Fort St. James and can call Andrews at 250-567-6744.

Principals of learning... Continued from Page 3 Mattess attended school at St. Marie Goretti (now Nak’albun) here in Fort St. James, then went to FSJSS until grade 10, when she moved to attend school in Vancouver, where she graduated. While she may not have gone straight to training in education, Madhok said it makes sense Mattess came to it, because Mattess’ mother was the late Catherine Bird Coldwell, a natural-born teacher renowned for her work in teaching Carrier language and culture. Suzanne Burck Principal of David Hoy Elementary Burck is the newest to Fort St. James of the four principals. Burck arrived with her family when she was only four years old, so she was still raised in the community. Burck attended David Hoy Elementary and then graduated from FSJSS, and recalls David Hoy in the “open-concept”’ days, when teachers taught collectively and all the students were in one open area. During her younger days as a student, she was particularly inspired by her Grade six teach Mr. MacIntosh. “I always look back at all the fun that we had with him,” she said, recalling the elaborate ways he made learning enjoyable for the class. “He created this really great atmosphere.” Initially, Burck studied psychology and received a bachelor’s degree, planning on being a counsellor and working with high-school aged students. But then she decided she wanted to spend more time with younger children and went back to get training in education. “I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession,” she said. Teaching since finishing her bachelor’s of education when she was 24, she spent a year in Haida Gwaii before returning to Fort St. James to teach at David Hoy. While she then went on to work in different roles, including working at EBUS, the online

learning program the district operates. While working as a teacher, Burck said she was inspired as well by administrators Manu Madhok and Harvey Goff in their roles as principals. Many things came together to lead to the change for her to return to David Hoy as the principal, and she said she is excited to be back and working together with a group of teachers she respects and shares a vision with. The highlight of the job so far? Spending time with the kids.

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The big onion

The onion weigh-in on Saturday, Sept. 14 saw some pretty impressive onions tip the scales in Fort St. James. The contest, run by Ron Atkins of Atkins Greenhouse, offered a free onion up to gardeners to then weigh in at the end of the season for the chance to win a gift certificate to the greenhouse next year. The weighed onions were then donated to the Fort Onion contest winner Sherry McGowan (left) St. James Christian Outreach shows off her prize-winning onion with Ron AtKitchen and Food Bank. kins. The big winner was SherPhoto courtesy of Ron Atkins and Shelly (last name unknown) both with ry McGowan, with a threeonions weighing in at at two and a half pound onion. When Atkins asked McGowan what pounds. The largest onion in the kids categoshe fed the massive onion, she told him ry was Payton Schoeder, who grew an horse manure and prayer. The next closest was Allan Gauthier 11-ounce onion.

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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

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 as ensuring 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 Conservation Officer Cam Hill will be out and about this hunting season to help hunters. Black Press photo holes shot through the door. Somebody need to refrain from consuming any alcohol or drugs. Beobviously had a loaded firearm in their vehicle. That’s a big one too, it’s against the law to have a lieve it or not we do see that a lot. Guys are going out hunt- coming back.” ing for the day and they’ve got a bottle of beer beside them, loaded firearm in your vehicle. Some things to have prepared before the hunt begins is A violation ticket for a loaded firearm in a vehicle runs its a hunting violation and we will charge them for that.” to have a map of the area, a first aid kit, and maybe a GPS Hunters could lose their firearms or their license if or compass. $230 and that goes for any vehicle including ATVs. In the bush, one of the biggest problems that Hill has to they’re caught under the influence while hunting. With these safety tips in mind, hunters should be well “You know a lot of the problems that I see. Where ani- prepared for the season ahead. To learn more the CORE deal with is the use of alcohol and drugs when on a hunt. Drug and alcohol violations don’t work like RCMP drink- mals are mistakenly killed, or there’s injuries or whatever course will be running beginning in the second week of ing and driving violations, it is up to the conservation of- are the result of impairment. That’s a message I really want December. to get across, don’t drink and hunt.” ficer as to whether he will ticket the guilty party or not. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is also running at If you do harvest an animal, hunters should make sure CNC the third week of October and again in January. “Anytime that people are out there with firearms they

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FACILITATOR STRONGSTART CENTER Parents/Caregivers and Children (Ages 0-5) 24.25 hours per week The StrongStart Center is a program at Mouse Mountain School for the school year September 2013 to June 2014. Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-based environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numerary, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing. The facilitator will: O establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement. O ensure that the activities available for the children reflect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; O plan and prepare participant-oriented activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; O make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; O make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, O attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations. Qualifications: O A certificate, preferably a diploma in Early Childhood Education; O Training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; O Training and/or experience working with parents/adults in a facilitative role; O Personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; O Training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addition, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, O A clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring. Start date: To be Determined Application Closing Date: September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Student Support Services School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 O Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.ca

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Riding precisely While for those not riding horses at a high level, the specifics of equestiran competition may all be a foreign language, but for one young woman from Fort St. James, it is an art. Alix Rasmussen has had a passion for riding since she was a little girl. “I think finding one in the yard that her Papa gave her for her seventh birthday is what really started it all,” said Alix’s mom Kelly Rasmussen in an email. “And it didn’t take long after her first real riding lesson for her to find her way to the show pen.” Alix has spent a lot of time there ever since and there is no end in sight just yet. After accumulating enough points last year, Alix and her horse Money Makin’ Dreamer will

be heading to Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States for a competition in October. Alix has been showing her American Quarter Horses for the last six years, and first started showing on the Northern B.C. Quarter Horse Circuit. She then broadened her horizons and made her way down south to the South Central Quarter Horse Association and then the Lower Mainland Quarter Horse Association. Through her shows, she has worked her way up the ranks and has won a number of All Around and Reserve All Around awards at both the regional and provincial levels. It was just over a year ago Alix purchased her five-year-old Quarter Horse gelding known as Jake but with the registered name of Money Ma-

kin’ Dreamer from Hutton Performance Horses in Chilliwack, B.C.. The Hutton family raised and trained Jake. Daughter, Tami Hutton is Alix’s coach and mentor and trainer for both Alix and Jake in seven show events: halter, showmanship, western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail, hunter under saddle and english equitation. The pair are working on being all-around competitors. “The last two years have found us travelling farther and farther from home to compete in show pens that are not only larger but where she is competing with people who have been to the top shows at the world level,” said Kelly Rasmussen. The pair went from the provincial level to then compete in what is called the Region 1 Champi-

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onships, consisting of Alaska, B.C., Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The horse and rider team have earned a number of top 10 and top five placings as well as championships in the past two years in this level. From this level, Alix and Jake then went to the national level to compete in Red Deer, Alberta in the Canadian National Quarter Horse Show. The pair became Canadian National Champions in the open halter event and placed top five in many other events. Halter is judged on the horse’s physical appearance. Jake and Alix will be in Las Vegas from Oct. 2-6 for the SmartPak West AQHA Novice Championship. Written by Kelly Rasmussen and Ruth Lloyd