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Mount Milligan marks commissioning Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Mount Milligan copper-gold mine held a commissioning ceremony on site Oct. 8 with government and mine officials in attendance. The commissioning means the mine is operational, with the equipment having been tested and run through the start-up phases. The mine is expected to be in full commercial production by the end of the year. The mine cost around $1.57 billion to build over three and a half years, and in 2012 pumped $125 million in spending into the region. Dennis Hoof, Mount Milligan vice president and general manager spoke at the event about the rapid development of the property, which was a deposit first discovered by Fort St. James prospector Richard Haslinger in 1983. “What we’ve experienced at Mount Milligan … is nothing short of a very extraordinary accomplishment,” said Hoof. Thompson Creek Metals bought the Mount Milligan project from Terrane Metals in 2010 and began construction the same year. Haslinger himself was at the commissioning, and said the project would never have happened without Rob Pease, president and CEO of Terrane Metals, who brought the project to the development phase. Kevin Loughrey, chairman and chief executive officer of Thompson Creek Metals, remarked on the importance of Mount Milligan for Thompson Creek, which up until now has been strictly a molybdenum-producing company. With molybdenum prices being low at the moment, Thompson Creek is looking to Mount Milligan to diversify their company’s assets and income. “We have worked a long time to get to this point,” said Loughrey, who joked lightly about the cost overruns and extra financing the project required to get to production. “This means everything for our company,” he
said. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett were also both in attendance and spoke briefly. “I’m really proud of the fact that the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Nak’azdli Indian Band are going to share in revenue from this project,” said Bennett. Both groups have agreements with the provincial government, however, Nak’azdli First Nation has not yet negotiated a revenuesharing agreement with Thompson Creek while Tse’khene (McLeod Lake) First Nation has. Once in full production, the mine is expected to process an average of 60,000 tonnes of ore per day. The first concentrate has now been shipped via the load out in Mackenzie and the ore produced contains an estimated 2530 per cent copper and an ounce of gold per tonne. The mine is expected to produce 81 million pounds of copper and 195,000 ounces of gold over an estimated 22-year mine life. There are around 350 people working at the mine, which is located 150 km northwest of Prince George, and there were over 1,000 people working at the site during the peak of construction. Eighty per cent of the employees are from the Prince George, Mackenzie, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof area. Haslinger found the ore body in his prospecting around Fort St. James. Haslinger came to the area under the advisement of someone he met while kayaking the Liard River in the Yukon. The man told Haslinger Fort St. James would be a good area for gold, so he moved here and found work as a hunting guide, hand faller and other jobs, but always prospecting on the side. “More than 40 years later and I’m still here,” he said.
LEFT: L-R: Dennis Hoof vice president and general manager for Mount Milligan, Kevin Loughrey CEO for Thompson Creek Metals, prospector Richard Haslinger, MLA Mike Morris , MLA Shirley Bond, MLA Bill Bennet. BELOW: Mine trucks are rolling from the pit at Mount Milligan, as the mine builds to full production. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier
Anti-pipeline alliance asks UN for help
Sam Redding Omineca Express
The Yinka Dene Alliance is asking for a United Nations special rapporteur to investigate the actions of the provincial government concerning the Enbridge pipeline. The alliance, of which Saik’uz and Nak’azdli nations are a part, readily admits that they’re scared of what could happen if the pipeline comes through and this latest action is a result of the temporary land use permits issued to Enbridge in August. The UN envoy, James Anaya, will be visiting Canada from October 7 to 15 to submit a report to the Canadian government and the United Nations human rights council. The permits allow Enbridge to occupy three sites within the Nak’azdli territory on the banks of the Stuart River. Ivan Giesbrecht spoke to the Omineca Express before the request went out and said that the permits were only there to provide information that was requested by Aboriginal groups and officials at the Joint Review Panel hearings. He had said that the permits were not pushing the Northern Gateway pipeline forward, but only assess-
ments that need to be completed. “They are two separate things entirely,” Giesbrecht had said. After the UN request went out Omineca Express spoke again with Giesbrecht who said that Enbridge and the Northern Gateway project are fully compliant with the legally established provincial process which they are currently carrying out. The federal joint review panel will deliver its recommendations on the project to the federal minister by the end of the year. “The whole way the project was initiated raised flags all over the place,” said Jackie Thomas, former chief of the Saik’uz, now land and resource coordinator. “We did our own study and found that it was not safe. We consulted with our communities and they said no. So they came back again in 2008 and they asked us to join the joint review panel system and when we took a look at it we saw it was a flawed process. They can’t deal with titles and rights and the prime minister could just overturn any decision that they make anyway.” On entering Jackie Thomas’ office, one can see the big pile of papers that the government and Enbridge expect a small group to get through. A task for a team of lawyers, which makes it difficult for an alliance of pipeline
protesters. The Yinka Dene Alliance and Saik’uz nation are being overrun by referrals and legal documents sent to their office. They believe that the Enbridge will also overrun the coast if the tankers are allowed to transport oil. “That inlet is so small, they’re talking about a hundred super tankers a day, each one bigger than a football field. That’s just an accident waiting to happen,” said Geraldine Thomas-Flurer, the Yinka Dene Alliance spokesperson. Geraldine and Jackie showed the Omineca Express a letter from Enbridge written to Chief Fred Sam of the Nak’azdli Band. In it, Malcolm MacPherson, regional manager of Aboriginal relations writes that they do not intend to conduct any work under these permits at this time. But the Yinka Dene representatives said that there are workers out on the sites right now. They also say that there are 33 permits that have been issued. They believe this is all to keep them quiet so the work under the permits can continue. The Alliance said that they hope that the people of Vanderhoof and the rest of the affected areas, speak up and stand with the Yinka Dene Alliance, as they need all the support they can get.
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Courier Crash-landing at airport
Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A single engine plane crash-landed at the Fort St. James airport on Oct. 8. At 5:47 p.m., RCMP received a call of a plane crash at the airport, and responded along with other emergency services. The pilot reported having an engine failure while flying south from Swan Lake in the Yukon. But a few hours into the flight, the engine stopped, and the Fort St. James airport happened to be nearby. On floats, the pilot was just looking for somewhere grassy and so he was aiming the plane for the grass alongside the airstrip, but clipped a wood pile as he came in, leading to a pile up of the plane. The pilot, however, was uninjured and he was the lone occupant of the plane. The late 1950’s Cessna 180 plane was severely damaged, and the pilot estimated the cost of the damages at around $60,000. The Transportation Safety Board is continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
Our apologies Due to a mistake in copying over last week’s story in layout “Hat Lake Connector proposed” had a significant error in one paragraph. The corrected copy is as follows: “Putting a sort area on the Tachie Road would be possible however, Crown land could provide more certainty for the operation. (Recently, keyoh holders from Tl’azt’en Nation blockaded the Leo Creek Forest Service Road for a number of days: “Blockade comes down - for now”; Caledonia Courier September 18, 2013).” To clarify the mistake properly would require reprinting the entire story, but this is not possible due to space. For those interested, you can view the entire revised version online at www.caledoniacourier.com.
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Crisis in Lotusland Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The world nearly stopped turning last week. One of the big stories in the news for a day or two was all of those poor Rogers customers who had to go without cell service for (wait for it…) hours - like more than two. Is it not an unbelievable phenomenon in our society we spend so much energy and time obsessing over a lack of cellular phone service for all of a couple hours? The funny part of the story was when the news announcer said some people even had to resort to Twitter and Facebook to communicate. Wow, CBC, you may be sinking to new lows with this little tidbit of sensationalism. It was only the day before I was communicating via email with the woman in Bolivia I worked with in 2012 who helps women in that country navigate their way through a very broken justice system. She was telling me about a woman she helped get released who had been in prison for 18 months for selling a cow and bull illegally. She was 62 years old and had never been in trouble before, and while she did break the law, she was being detained without trial and proper representation in a Bolivian prison.
I’ve seen Bolivian prisons. Eighteen months is a long time. So meanwhile in Canada, we’re going out of our minds because we don’t have cell service for a few hours. Wow, good work CBC. I’m sure there is nothing else out there to report on. Last week there was a commissioning of a massive new mine (Mount Milligan), a summit of First Nations leaders looking at LNG development in the province (with so many proposed it is mind-boggling), the family of a missing young aboriginal woman trying to draw attention to her case, the beginning of the trial of accused serial killer Cody Legebokoff and Northern Gateway was moving forward on work under temporary use permits along the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Seems like a couple hours without cell phones is a pretty big deal. Thank goodness living in a small town, the level of self-reliance is such I don’t think it would phase many Fort St. Jamesians. Of course, perhaps this is due to the regularity of power outages, we become used to working around such problems. Either way, it makes one realize how differently some people look at the world. It also makes me grateful for living in a place a little more grounded in reality.
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Power play needs some help Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press In retrospect, one can easily wonder why it wasn’t done 60 years ago. Putting in a hydroelectric plant adjacent to the Kenney Dam just makes sense. However, back in 1952 when the dam was built the push was on to move power west to Kemano and Alcan’s aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Feeding into the provincial power grid wasn’t an option, since a provincial power grid really didn’t exist. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam wouldn’t be built for another 15 years. Still, to the people in the area, generating electricity at the Kenney Dam made sense 60 years ago, and it does today. Doing so back then would have seen the province avoid one of the blackest marks on its record in dealing with First Nations. Displacing the Cheslatta people was bad enough, but flooding the existing cemeteries opened a wound that cannot heal. Just last week more remains were discovered as the flooded Cheslatta Lake continues to erode the soil that the Cheslatta were buried in. This week the Cheslatta announced a grandiose plan to help right that wrong, put nature back to its normal course, and create economic development for the band and region. They hope to raise $280 million to put a generating plant adjacent to the Kenney Dam and sell
power into the provincial grid. The plan would eliminate the need for the Skins Lake Spillway, which continues to flood Cheslatta Lake. Instead, water would once again flow in a five-mile stretch of the Nechako that has been dry since the dam was built. Water would flow where nature had intended it to flow. In addition, water levels in the Nechako River would be more stable … not subject to the fluctuations created now by the spillway. Give the Cheslatta credit for embarking on this plan without any provincial or federal backing. They want to get the proper permits, approvals, and licences in place prior to seeking financial backers (which they believe can be found in the private sector). It’s not an easy task. They need to get Hydro to buy the power. Although, with demands for power these days and Hydro not keen to buy more expensive power from less-traditional sources, that shouldn’t be hard. And they need federal and provincial approval. The project has to go through an environmental review process. Permits are required. A lot of work has to yet be done. But it should be. This project just makes sense. Just think of it: A new hydroelectric power generating station coming online that doesn’t require a new dam and/or more flooding of pristine land. All it needs now is our political leaders to start pushing for it and it can become a reality.
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RCMP had seen the driver prior to the accident, but RCMP were unable to locate him. The next morning the driver reported the accident to RCMP and has since been charged with driving without due care and attention, failing to remain at the scene of an accident and failing to obey a traffic control device. RCMP say alcohol is strongly believed to have been a factor in the incident.
On Oct. 5 at 2:28 a.m., RCMP were called to the scene of a vehicle accident at Stone's Bay and Highway 27. Upon arrival, RCMP found a black Dodge pickup truck upside down alongside Highway 27. It appeared the vehicle had been driven at a high rate of speed on Stones Bay Road when it failed to negotiate the People in Pursuit of Excellence turn onto the highway and endConifex—through astute strategic acquisitions and strong ed up crossing the road, hitting leadership—is emerging as a major national player in the the ditch and ending up on its forestry and sawmilling industry. Operationally, our approach roof. is to blend state-of-the-art technology with the expertise of The driver had fled the scene. people who believe in the value of excellence. Together, we Witnesses who spoke to the can achieve our vision to become a premier forest products company.
TOP and RIGHT: A pickup ended up in the ditch on it's roof after failing to stop or navigate the turn from Stones Bay Road onto Highway 27 on Oct. 5. The driver is facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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Local speed skater Jamie Macdonald, now based at the National Training Centre in Calgary, recently competed in the National Qualifier meet where skaters earn ranking points towards the Canadian team senior ranking. It’s the first of three national selection meets and there were 60 female skaters. Jamie got fourth in the 1,500 and then skated an impressive 500 metres against three skaters from Quebec to win the B final and earn fifth place points overall. But she bettered that the next day when she skated three perfect 1,000 metre races and ended up winning the A final. Importantly, she was able to skate with and finish ahead of two of the skaters who went to Junior Worlds last year.
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LEFT: Jamie Macdonald (214) is seen holding off a Quebec skater on her way to winning the 500 metres B Final.
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This is Jamie’s last year as a junior and she’s hoping to qualify for this international event that she missed out on by one placing last year. Locally the club started their practices last week and had several new
Housing co-op for seniors A group of volunteers formed a committee last November to look into the possibility of developing a seniors’ housing project. This group looked at all the different ways of delivering senior housing and have decided that the most practical option to serve this need in the Fort area is a co-operative venture. This decision was largely based on the principles of a cooperative: which are: Voluntary and open membership – membership is open to everyone Democratic member control – all members have an equal voice in making policies and electing representatives Member economic participation – all profits are controlled democratically by members and for their benefit Autonomy and independence – co-operatives are always independent, even when they enter into agreements with the Government and other organisations Education, training and information – co-operatives educate and develop their members as well as their staff Co-operation amongst co-operatives – co-operatives work together with other co-operatives to strengthen the co-operative movement as a whole The group is planning an information session and start a co-operative membership drive. The free information session will be held at the: Stuart Lake Senior Centre at 250 Simon Fraser Avenue at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2013.
skaters trying out the sport. Club skaters are looking forward to several meets including the regional and provincial championships and, for teenage skaters, the B.C. Winter Games being hosted in Mission B.C..
RCMP report Oct. 3 at 10:19 a.m., RCMP were called to a residence on Lakeshore Drive to a report of a fight in progress. The complainant said he witnessed a female chasing a male down the street with two knives in her hand. The female had reportedly attempted to slash the male after an argument over an ex-girlfriend. The RCMP are obtaining a warrant for the suspect in the case. On Oct. 7 at 9:54 a.m., a resident of Simon Fraser Avenue in Fort St. James reported he had his vehicle stolen. The owner reportedly left his keys on the drivers side floor mat of his 1994 half-ton short box GMC pickup with a black headache rack. Sometime between 1 a.m. and 9
a.m. the vehicle was taken. RCMP have no suspects and the case is still under investigation. Anyone who has seen the vehicle or who has information please contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers. On Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. RCMP in Fort St. James received a call from the Vanderhoof RCMP saying they had located a 2002 GMC pickup burned and abandoned on Striegler Road in Vanderhoof. The vehicle was registered to Ubliess Logging. The company, however, had not realized it was gone and believe it must have been taken between 5 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 8 a.m. on Oct. 7. RCMP are continuing to investigate and there are no suspects at this time.
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Local singer Jerusha White performed to a packed house in Vanderhoof on Sept. 28. It was White's second year volunteering to perform for the charity event, and she also donated a half hour performance to be auctioned off at the fundraiser. The performance went for $475. "It's for a really good cause, obviously I want to be a part of that," said Jerusha White at the Children's Hospital fundraiser White. White also has a in Vanderhoof on Sept. 28. Sam Redding/Black Press family connection can be scary." to the Vancouver White is back in Fort St. James Children's Hospital. Her sister broke after being in Edmonton, Alberta her leg a couple of years ago and the family spent a month at the hospital for a couple months to record an aland then was in and out of the hos- bum. She is hoping to tour B.C. to pital for two more months for further promote the album, once it is done being produced. treatments. She recently released the first sin"The ward we were in was fantasgle off the album. The single is the tic," said White. She said the staff were very help- album's title song: Other Woman. She expects the entire album to be ful and made the family feel at home, "which was nice because hospitals ready to release by November.
Young children hold signs in Spirit Square during a gathering for Immaculate Basil.
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Walk for Mackie Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Vanessa Joseph held a walk for missing person Immaculate (Mackie) Basil on Oct. 10. Joseph is Basil's cousin and held the event to draw attention to her missing relative, who has not been seen since June 13. Twenty-six year-old Basil reportedly was heading south from a cabin on the Leo Creek Road with two other persons on June 13 and never made it back. Her family did not report her missing until June 17 and an extensive search was undertaken by Fort St. James Search and Rescue, RCMP and community mem-
bers with the use of dogs, all terrain vehicles, aircraft and boats, however nothing was found. While the official search was called off in October, family and friends have continued to look for Basil in the area. Before leaving for her walk, Joseph and some supporters held a gathering in Spirit Square with drumming and singing. Children from the Eugene Joseph Elementary School attended and held signs both for Basil and to bring awareness to violence against women. Missing women in the area: Bonnie M. Joseph since Sept. 2007, Madison Scott since May 2011, and Immaculate Basil since June 2013.
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Fort St. James Chamber Chatter Our Mission Statement
The Fort St James Chamber Exists to promote trade, progress, development, and the economic and Our Mission Statement civic welfare of our community in order to make it a better place to live and work.
The Fort St. James Chamber Exists to promote trade, progress, development, and the economic
Canada's Chambers call on feds to fix air access, TFW program- Business leaders from across Canada are asking Ottawa to fix and civic welfare of our community in order to make it a better place to live and work Canada’s flawed Blue Skies policy and reverse damaging changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM, which wraps up today, delegates from across Canada backed these two critical policies Interesting Numbers: from the of Commerce and its network of local Chambers. “Canada’s come together to Canada’s Chambers call on feds toBC fixChamber air access, TFW programBusiness leaders from acrossbusiness Canadacommunity are askinghas Ottawa say: ‘Mr. Harper, Canada’s restrictive air policy andTemporary gutted Temporary Foreign Worker program are hurting to fix Canada’s flawed Blue Skies policy and reverse damaging changes to the Foreign Worker (TFW) program. At theCanada’s Ca- Inbusiness2011, BC was the most nadian Chamber of Commerce AGM, wraps up today, delegates Canada backed these twoCanada’s critical policies the from coast es,’”which said John Winter, president and CEOfrom of theacross BC Chamber. Winter added, “When businessfrom community, popular Canadian destiBC Chamber of Commerce and itstonetwork local Chambers. community has come together say: Harper, coast to of coast, calls for change,“Canada’s you know business these issues matter.” Winter explained that, onto the air ‘Mr. access issue, Canada’s Blue Canada’s restrictive air policy and gutted Temporary Foreign Worker program hurting businesses, saidthe John Winter, presi- See Skies policy doesn’t go far enough to enable B.C.are – and CanadaCanada’s more broadly – to tap’”into global marketplace. the BC for Chinese tournation dent and CEO of the BC Chamber.Chamber’s Winter added, Canada’s business from coast to coast to coast, calls “From for change, policy“When here (PDF); the policy passedcommunity, with strong support from Chambers across Canada. B.C.’s perspective, ists, receiving 37% of all you know these issues matter.” Winter that, oneconomy the air access Canada’s Blue Skiesapolicy doesn’t goairfarpolicy enough to enwith explained an export-oriented and a bigissue, tourism industry, we need more competitive to allow both goods and able B.C. – and Canada more broadly – to tap into the global marketplace. See the BC Chamber’s policy here (PDF); the policy passed Chinese people to travel at competitive prices,” Winter said. “But this isn’t just a B.C. issue. When Chambers across the country backednational visits. In with strong support from Chambers across Canada. “From B.C.’s perspective, with an export-oriented economy and a big tourism our policy, it was clear that businesses across Canada want progress on air access.” On the TFW issue, Winter said that key B.C. ands Landscaping & Design, The Soup and MXV to the of Commerce! industry, we need a more competitive airWallah, policy to allow both goods andChamber people to travel at competitive prices,” Winter said. “But this 2011, Chinese overnight industries from construction to tourism to the digital industries rely heavily on the TFW program to hire skillsets that aren’t isn’t just a B.C. issue. When Chambers across the country backed our policy, it was clear that businesses across Canada want progress arrivals reached 236,000 available locally. “Program changes announced in April are already hitting B.C. companies, causing hiring delays, and making the on air access.” On the TFW issue, Winter said that key B.C. industries from construction to tourism to the digital industries rely heavily on re Hands Landscaping & Design program forlocally. many small businesses,” Winter said. “When business across Canada backed ourtrips, policy,an it increase of 22.4% the TFW program to hire skillsets that aren’tunusable available “Program changes announced in April areleaders alreadyfrom hitting B.C. companies, confirmed that Canada as afor whole is feeling this fallout as” Winter well.” said. “When business leaders from across causing hiringofdelays, and making the program many small businesses, el Chesnutt, the owner Bare Hands Landscaping & Design, unusable lives and works in Fort St. James. Mel has over 10 years expesince 2010.
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notes 75 per cent ofisCanadians their size, and don’t have any goals to that grow – this okay. are now working in companies with less than 10 employees. Often these small businesses offer a more engaged Myth: Small businesses offer little job stability. environment where the employee has a stake in ensuring happy customers Fact: While this might have been true once upon a time, Industry Canada and long-term success. In fact, an RBC survey shows that Canadians are very notes that 75 per cent of Canadians are now working in companies less saying willing to support small businesses, with 61 per centwith of Canadians than 10 employees. Often these small businesses off er a more engaged enviThe mission of MXV Integrated they would pay more for a product or service to support a small businessHealth and Fitness is to ething. Credit Unions: onon Cooperation Credit Unions:Founded Founded Cooperation ronment where the employee has insaying ensuring happy customers and bring togetherinFitness, Therapy by and Nutrition in an accesanda83stake per cent they support small businesses their community doing business with that them or helping tosible promote them. shows Canadians are wayvery for aswilling many members of theOn community they Oct. 17, credit unions in our community and worldwide will come ssocia-long-term success. In fact, an RBC survey Thursday, On Thursday, Oct. 17, credit unions in our community and worldwide will Myth: Small businesses can't provide the perks and benefits that larger we can. they would hings!!!to support small businesses, with 61 per cent of Canadians saying brate together International Credit Union Day® and the role thatDay® financial cooperatives pl come to celebrate International Credit Union and the role organizations can. and 83 per cent variety pay more for a product or service to support a small business the communities they serve and the lives of their members the world over. This y that which financial Using ‘workout of the month’ template they cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve Fact: Many small businesses are able to offer atheir employees more meansaying they support small businesses in their community by doing business aris to “Credit for Good:the A Better encapsulates what“Credit has long been and the lives their members world Way,” over. This year’s theme, ingful perks because they don't have toscale scaleappropriately them to hundreds of employto each participant they canUnions offer of Unite with them or helping to promote ees them. Unions Unite for Good: A Better Way, ” encapsulates what has long been and they can be tailored to individual personalities. Group benefit plans philosophical principle —cooperation among financial cooperatives to better serv near personal training level attention and progression in Myth: Small businesses can’t provide perks and ts that larger orgacan be the tailored to meet the benefi unique needs of small businesses. credit unions’ philosophical principle —cooperation among fi nancial coa group setting. Their workouts use many new and old de nizations can. In an era that continuously poses economic and financial challenges for people ar Myth: Small business owners don't have the resources for professional operatives to better serve their members. tools with a focus on full-body/multi-joint movement toincluding offer their employees more mean-inead andFact: Many small businesses are able support, accountants, bookkeeper, lawyers and assistants. this theme honors credit unions’ cooperative principles. It is the goal of all credit patterns. In addition to the group fitness there will soon Fact:to Thescale adage holds trueto - sometimes you have to spend money to make In gful perks because they don’t have them hundreds of employees h anavailable. era continuously economic andmembers financial and challenges access to that affordable financialposes services to all their provide for even the m be yoga and MMA skills and conditioning money. Small business owners often wait too long before seeking personalities. Group benefi t plans can advice. people around the world, this theme honors credit unions’ cooperative st beefand they can be tailored to individual disadvantaged the tools and the opportunities to be financially self-sufficient. Contact Croucher 250.996.4377 Professional support can often help make small Scott businesses more@ profitable principles. It is the goal of all credit unions to offer access to affordable fihing tobe tailored to meet the unique needs of small businesses. and more sustainable long term. With a support team, small business ownCredit unions they not-for-profit, controlle Myth: Small business owners don’t have the resources for professional supMXV is striving to bring a variety of private healthcare nancial servicesare to unique all theirbecause members andare provide even thedemocratically most financially nd ers can spend more time focusing on their business. cooperatives. Credit unions their members’toassets to provide low-cost port, including accountants, bookkeeper, lawyerstoand assistants. professionals the community including physiotherapy, traditional chinese medicine disadvantaged the tools andpool the opportunities be financially self-suffi - loans ptions.Do you know how to boil water? Do Myth: Small business owners get the freedom to focus most of their time on cient. and shiatsu. They hope to offer chiropractic and massage therapy at some point also. Fact: The adage holds true - sometimes you have to spend money to make cial services in the best interest of the members, not to earn shareholder profits. T their core business. p Wallah has a range of easy take home Sport and exercise focused nutritional consultation will soon be available as certificamoney. Small business owners often wait too long before seeking advice. Promovement’s cooperative spirit is embraced by more than 200 million members se Fact: While this is the goal, it can be difficult for small business owners to are101 unique because they are not-for-profi t, democratically tions with Precision are profi completed fessional support can often help take make small businesses more table'on' and time away from workingNutrition 'in' the business to working the business. Credit credit unions unions in countries worldwide, working together to achieve economic 0-996-4386. member-owned cooperatives. Credit unions theirofmemsmart about planning and using resourcesown-ers can allow small more sustainable long term. With Being a support team, small business canbusiness controlled, unions play a vital role in the economic development andpool stability the commun bers’ assets to provide low-cost loans and other fi nancial services in the owners to spend more time on core activities. spend more time focusing on their business. helping people improve their lives through access to affordable financial services with red currants and huckleberries. is notto readily available for small businesses for best interest of the members, not to earn shareholder profits. The credit Myth: Small business owners getMyth: the Lending freedom focus most of their time- especially on world movement’s a better placecooperative to live. Thisspirit year’sis theme also recognizes other types new Canadians. union embraced by more than 200 mil-of coop their core business. andmembers serves to highlight their contributions to poverty alleviation, job creation and Fact: While it is true that many prospective small business owners run into lion served by 56,000 credit unions in 101 countries worldwide, Fact: While thisRDBN is the goal, it can be difficult for small business owners to take START-UP BUSINESS CONTEST s. challenges when securing funding, it's often because they haven't been able working Help make our voice be heard. Stellar member service and democratic control are together to achieve economic progress. Credit unions play a vital Release time away fromMedia working ‘in’ the business to working ‘on’ the business. Being s and their competitors. to make the right business case or are under-prepared or under-capitalized. role many of being a credit union cooperative member. That’s they as true of cr in benefits the economic development andorstability of the communities make you more aware of smart about planning using resources small business owners to the The Regional and District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) is can pleased to announce the available. It is not because theallow funds are not An advisor can provide serve, helping people improve their lives through access to aff ordable in Fort St James as it is in other cooperatively-owned financial institutions from M tential products or serfinalists the RDBNactivities. Start-up Business contest. Entrants provided a business plan spend more time onin core tools and expert guidance to create a compelling business case and help to conduct market research introducing their new business or business idea. The entries were judged on the fina. nancial services and making the world a betteronplace to live. This year’s Cooperatives and credit unions are founded community service, a principle determine sources of financing. Myth: Lendingstrength is notof their readily available for appropriate small businesses - especially for new business planning. The finalists chosen by the selection panel heck out the prices of your theme also recognizes other cooperative businesses and serves them apart for more than 150types years.ofThis International Credit Union Day, we hop Myth: Small business owners can write off all expenses (including those in are: Canadians. process can produce a to highlight their contributions to poverty alleviation, job creation and so-heritage a their home). join us in celebrating the credit union difference, our proud cooperative omers and the marketFact: While it isAspen trueAcresthat many prospective small business owners run into Culinaries & Eclectics - Lori Koop integration. Help make our voice be heard. Stellar member service and Fact: There are government rules about what can and cannot be written off cial esearch campaign is up to when opportunities credit unions and cooperatives offer members of the Fort St James Heavenly Grinds andfunding, Little Treasures it’s Café -often Sean Wright challenges securing because they haven’t been able democratic control are just some of the many benefits of being a credit at tax time. While there are many expenses that small business owners can ou can undertake simple Silver Springs Country Recreation & Wellness - Kerry Buck day. or cooperative member. That’s as true of credit unions here in Fort St to make the right business case or- Mel are under-prepared or under-capitalized. union ustomer satisfaction Bare Hands Landscaping & Design Chesnutt claim; it's important to understand exactly what they are entitled to. For a It is not because the funds are not available. An advisor can ertake complex ones that James asIntegris it is in other cooperatively-owned financial full list of business expenses, visit Canada Revenue Agency business expens- SIGNED: Joan Burdeniuk Credit Union Branch Manager. We were pleased with the number of quality entries we received, representing a provide to create a compeldless of the size of yourthe tools and expert guidance institutions from Mongolia to Ghana. Cooperatives wide range of businesses. We lookes. forward to watching these businesses develop of experience, form lingsome business case and help to determine appropriate sourcand appreciate the contribution each makes to our region. and credit unions are founded on community service, business decisions. es of financing.Finalists will present concept speeches on October 16, 2012 at the RDBN Business a principle that has set them apart for more than 150 Forum – Ride the Wave in Smithers. The grand prize winner will be selected and Myth: Small business owners can write off all expenses (inyears. This International Credit Union Day, we hope ut what your customers announced at a gala dinner that evening. The public is invited to attend both cluding their home). events, and may register at www.rdbn.bc.ca. d customer service or those in everyone will join us in celebrating the credit union Fact: There areWegovernment rules about what can and candifference, our proud cooperative heritage and the are grateful for the many businesses and organizations that have made this prices, financing options, not be written off atpossible tax time. While there are Amany wonderful opportunities credit unions and cooperacontest through their generous sponsorship. full list of expenses these sponsors P.O. Box 1164 115 Douglas Avenue, Fort St. and the prize packages iscan available at www.rdbn.bc.ca. tives offer members of the Fort St James community that small business owners claim; it’s important to unuct. Compare the characJames, B.C V0J 1P0 Telephone: 250-996-7023 every day. derstand exactly what they are entitled to. For a full list of For more information regarding the RDBN Business Forum please visit , wholesale, online). Fax: 250-996-7047 Toll Free: 1-800-608-7698 www.rdbn.bc.ca contact Corrine Swenson at 1-800-320-3339. ments (teens, families, expenses, business visit orCanada Revenue Agency business SIGNED: Joan Burdeniuk Integris Credit Union Email: fsjchamb@fsjames.com ocial media, and brandexpenses. Branch Manager.
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Processor (dangler) Operators, Loader Operators, Buncher Operators And Sub-Contractor Processors to work full time in the Fort St. James area. Successful applicants will be offered a competitive compensation package. Please contact Rob Ubleis at (250) 996-1615. Resumes can be emailed to admin@ubleislogging. com or faxed to (250) 996-8346. An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Must be experienced and physically able to work in all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148
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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Fort St. James Campus The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following position:
PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Program This position will provide the overall coordination for the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education program. Specific duties will include assisting in the acquisition and assessing the organization and maintenance of program and course resources, supplies, materials and equipment. This position requires a person of Aboriginal ancestry who also meets all other necessary qualifications. Should a qualified Aboriginal person not be available for the position, the College will consider non-Aboriginal applicants with other necessary qualifications. The applicant must have completed relevant post-secondary academic training in business, communication or office computer skills. One year relevant post-secondary education preferred. Three years of comprehensive program coordination or administrative assistance experience. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.
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IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PRINCE GEORGE) Qualifications: • At least three (3) years Supervisory Experience. • A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in: Trades and Workplace Training, Continuing and Adult Education, Training and/or Employment Counselling, Counselling and Helping Professions. • Proven Administrative Skills to manage, assess and report demographic and financial information to support decisions related to client training and employment. • Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills. • BC Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willingness to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons. • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and motivate staff to meet specific performance objectives within specific deadlines and budgets. • Experience with First Nation communities, culture and protocols. JOB COACH (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) Qualifications: • At least three (5) years of experience working with First Nations at the Band and Community level. • A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in one or more of the following areas: Education, Trades and Workplace Training, Adult and Community Education, Training and Employment Counselling. • Demonstrated ability to manage case/workloads of up to 50 Clients. • Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet specific program/client objectives within specific timeframes. • Must have sound working knowledge of standard computer applications and keyboard skills. • Must have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, be insurable and willing to travel by road throughout a large geographic area in all seasons. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Reply by email to: info@ptpasep.ca Attention: PTP ASEP Training Society Hiring Committee. Please provide: • Covering Letter • Resume (3 pages max.) • Three references ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED
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NAK’AZDLI BAND COUNCIL P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 Telephone (250) 996 – 7171 Fax (250) 996 – 8010
Social Development Administrator-Term Nak’azdli First Nation is in need of a Social Development Administrator. This is a term position and might lead to full time employment. Strong Manager skills and supervises delivery of Nak’azdli Band mandated social services and other social development programs which meet the needs of Nak’azdli residents and families. Qualifications: . Strong communications and computer skills. . Knowledge of computerized reporting; excel knowledge an asset. . Knowledge of AANDC policies and reports. . Valid BC Driver’s license. . Social Service Worker Diploma, BSW preferred. . Superior leadership, team building and negotiation skills. . Knowledge of the Family Law Act and Child Protection Act. . Knowledge of the Nak’azdli culture and language an asset. Wages will commensurate with experience Closing date: October 28, 2013@4:00pm Interested applicants may forward resume to the above address and Attention it to: Executive Assistant Maureen Isadore or email executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639
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in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas This is an excellent opportunity for a semi-retired person or a “stay at home Mom or Dadâ€? seeking part-time employment. Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off. The wage is $23.52 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement. Qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement • If you have a Class 5 – will assist in acquiring your Class 2 • Exemplary driving record as demonstrated by driver’s abstract • Clean Criminal Record Check • Excellent interpersonal skills with students in Grades K to 12 • Physical capability to perform the job duties
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CUSTODIAL APPLICANTS WANTED Selkin Logging Ltd
Is currently looking for full time Equipment operators, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Road Builder, Feller Buncher Operator and Owner/Operator Logging trucks to work in the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS TO APPLY. Benefit package and registered pension plan available. To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545 email: selkin1@bcgroup.net
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT & TOURISM COORDINATOR The District of Fort St. James and the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce invite applications for the position of a Business Development Assistant and Tourism Coordinator The Coordinator, under supervision of the Economic Development Officer and Chamber Manager will: O Liaise with the Chamber of Commerce, Municipality and downtown businesses, performing a needs and assets inventory for the downtown business sector. O Develop active use of a downtown poster and information kiosk in Spirit Square O Assist with the “Small Town Love� buy local campaign (including coordinating a launch event and providing follow-up communication for participating businesses) O Receive training and conduct interviews, data analysis for a Business Retention and Expansion Program (week of Oct 15 – 18) O Assist in the development of tourism marketing collateral O Assist in the provision of Tourism Information Centre operations No experience is necessary, however good communications skills and experience with marketing or business planning is an asset. Training can be provided. The successful candidate should be flexible to work from home, as well as the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Centre. The candidate will be available to conduct their efforts at times which maximize their reach to local stakeholders.
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian. This could eventually lead to a permanent custodial position with School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes).
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Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Parts Manager will manage the parts and Inventory function of the Branch operation. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Ensure stock levels will support equip. in the field • Develop and maintain relationships with customers. • Ensure that the Parts and Inventory function delivers quality & exceeds customer needs. • Promote the sale of parts. • Develop annual objectives for the Parts and Inventory function • Ensure company plans and programs are carried out by Parts Department. • Ensure that activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE standards and SMS company policies and processes.
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
QualiďŹ cations: • Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp. Any combo of education and exp.may be considered. • Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset. • Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues.
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Interested individuals are requested to forward their resumes and cover letter by Friday October 25, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
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Applicants who successfully complete the course and have a valid WHMIS certificate will have their names placed on the casual custodial database which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ sd91/pdf_forms/cupe.doc or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.
Wage: $17.50/hr, up to 40 hrs/ week. Anticipated start date; November 4, 2013 End date: March 31, 2014 (with possibility of extension)
By Mail: Emily Colombo Economic Development Officer PO Box 640 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 By Fax: (250) 996-2248 By Email: edo@fortstjames.ca Or in person to the District Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James.
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• Complete a School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) application form. • Provide proof of Grade 12 completion (please submit a copy of transcript or graduation certificate with application form) • Successfully complete Custodial Training Course – provided by School District No. 91 • Hold a valid WHMIS certificate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) • Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid.
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www.sullivangm.com Highway 16, Houston D5631
Ph: 250-845-2244 • TF: 1-800-665-3151
Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. ...Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!