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Smithers town council is meeting with BC Housing today to see if a temporary solution can be found to address the homelessness issue before winter weather sets in. The Town of Smithers will bring together BC Housing with service providers in the community who can carry the initiative forward, said Mayor Taylor Bachrach, as the town is not in the business of providing housing. “Really, it comes down to having a champion, or an

organization in the community, to spearhead it and put the remaining pieces together,” Bachrach said. At a meeting between Smithers councillors and BC Housing during the UBCM conference in September, the provincial government organization expressed a willingness to work with the community to find a temporary solution, Bachrach said. The idea of providing temporary shelters first arose after a meeting between town officials and community service providers Sept. 3, spearheaded by

Positive Living North. At the meeting, Joan LeClair with the Smithers Action Group Association estimated Smithers’ homeless population at between 50 and 100. During the brainstorming session, High Road Services Society executive director Dana Gorbahn offered his group’s lot on 16th Ave. as a possible location for a temporary homeless camp and committed to purchasing two to four camp-like shelters to house those in need. The suggestion of setting up a temporary camp for homeless people on 16th Ave. has been met with

opposition from those living in the vicinity. Residents in the area near the 16th Ave. location met last week to discuss the possibility of the camps being located nearby. Some also sent letters to Town Hall opposing the location. One letter, signed by Peggy and Elgin Muir, said they often see people purchasing alcohol at the Hilltop and staggering over to Ranger Park to drink. “I have grandchildren that would like to play in that park,” the letter stated. “We are enabling people to be useless by giving them everything. I raised five children here in

Smithers and they all found jobs and have a good life here.” Last week, Gorbahn told The Interior News he was taking the group’s vacant lot on 16th Ave. off the table as a possible location for the temporary shelters. “Sixteenth Ave., as an idea, was something to discuss, but it needed further exploration to make sure all parties would be happy,” Gorbahn said. The town has shown a willingness to allow a temporary camp to be set up on property they own, closer to the downtown core, but a specific location has

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yet to be discussed. If the project is to go ahead, it has to be done soon. “The intention was to do something this fall and time is ticking — the snow is coming,” Bachrach said. “We would have to move very quickly if we are going to make something happen this year. I think it’s still worth giving it a try.” Both SAGA and High Road Services Society are working on supported housing projects that would help to alleviate some of the concerns surrounding the issue of homelessness in Smithers but both are years away from reality.

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On October 5 at approximately 6:15 p.m., Smithers RCMP received a report from a concerned citizen that there was a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 16 near Hubert Road. Police attended and noted that there were opened bottles of alcohol inside the vehicle, however there was no sign of the driver. Police subsequently identified the registered owner and attended to a rural property. Upon attendance, police observed a male, later identified as the driver, crawling on his hands and knees on the roadway. The male displayed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and was soaking wet due to the heavy rain. It was

quickly determined the male needed immediate medical attention due to exposure. Police summoned BC Ambulance who subsequently transferred the male to hospital for treatment. The male was later released. There are no charges at this time. *** Also on Oct. 5 at 2:20 p.m., Smithers RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on King Street in Smithers. The vehicle had two male occupants. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer had reasonable grounds to believe that both occupants were in possession of narcotics. Both males were arrested and secured. A subsequent search

Police Beat of the vehicle turned up a sizeable amount of marijuana, as well as cocaine and cash. Both males, residents of Smithers, were later released on a Promise To Appear with a court date set for Smithers provincial court. Police are recommending charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. Smithers RCMP are committed to charging all persons who are selling drugs in the Smithers community.

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The Stikine riding campaign to force a referendum on marijuana enforcement is off to a sluggish start, according to organizer and Smithers lawyer Glen Greene. “It’s been very slow,” Greene said. “I’m disappointed but hopeful. There’s going to have to be a lot of action if we’re going to make our numbers.” The numbers of canvassers attracted in the riding has been low, Greene said, and must pick up before the Dec. 5 deadline if they hope to reach the goal of the attracting the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in the riding, or about 1,300 names. Provincially, pot reformers also fell short of their signup target for the first third of

the campaign. Sensible BC spokesman Dana Larsen said the campaign had 65,000 signatures as of Oct. 9 – 15,000 less than their aim of 80,000 by the 30-day mark of the 90-day petition drive. “We’re a little bit behind the target we set,” Larsen said, adding getting canvassers officially registered has proven more onerous than expected. But he remains confident

the campaign can succeed in getting the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. riding. That would take 300,000 signatures in total, but Larsen said the aim is for 450,000 or 15 per cent in each riding to provide a buffer against signatures that are declared invalid. The campaign aims to pass legislation that would bar police from spending any time or resources enforcing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 beginning at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaws will be considered at the public hearing: Bylaw No. 1730 Bylaw No. 1731 lOcAtiOn:

Proposed Official Community Plan change from Heavy Industrial to Rural Lands Proposed Zoning Bylaw change from Heavy Industrial (M-3) to Rural Residential Hobby Farm (R-7). The unaddressed property, legally described as (Proposed Lot A) Part Remainder Lot B, Section 18, Plan BCP 11450, Land District 14, Township 4, Except Part Subdivided by Plan EPP548 (shown on the map).

the federal law against possessing small amounts of marijuana. Its goal is to use that as a starting point to work towards broader legalization. Defeat in any single district means the petition campaign fails. And even if it succeeds, a referendum is not automatic – the Legislature could introduce the proposed Sensible Policing Act but not put it to a vote. So far, Sensible BC has 3,000 canvassers registered, up from 1,600 when they launched. Canvassers can sign up on the Sensible BC website at sensiblebc.ca and anyone wanting to sign the petition in Smithers can drop by Greene’s office at 3895 Alfred Ave. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. - With files from Jeff Nagel

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After much debate, through multiple council meetings, a logo has been chosen for the Smithers Regional Airport. A ranked ballot finally assisted council in making a decision at their regular meeting Oct. 8. “We have a diversity of perspectives around the council table and logos are a very subjective choice,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “This is a unique community and we’re looking for a logo, a brand that really captures the spirit of the community in some way.” The logo will be paired with the new tagline: Your Way Up, and is a part of a larger overall marketing strategy which includes promotional materials and a market assessment.

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summer they were entering into a 20-year lease agreement with the town, will complete the construction of their office building this fall. A multi-million dollar renovation of the airport terminal is also under consideration.

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David Molinsky, representing Chevron/Apache, laid out the Pacific Trail Pipelines’ plan for the assembled First Nations audience at last weeks LNG summit, hosted by the Carrier-Sekani, in Prince George. Molinski failed to mention the unified opposition of the Wet’suwet’en, specifically the Unist’ot’en, who are living on their traditional territory on the pipeline route.

PTP neglect to mention Unist’ot’en in presentation By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

The Carrier-Sekani held a First Nations liquid natural gas summit inviting all nations along proposed pipeline routes in northwestern B.C. and a Pacific Trail Pipelines’ rep presented to those in attendance. A representative of the Pacific Trail Pipelines project, David Molinski, a Chevron employee, shared his company’s plan with the crowd. Before Molinski began he asked Joe Bevan, Kitselas First Nation, to relay what Chevron/PTP have done for the Kitselas. “Chevron/Apache has been working with our development corporation and has brought

approximately $22 million to us,” Bevan said. “This has amounted to a dramatic change for the Kitselas and has worked to alter the pipeline route around sensitive areas critical to wildlife in our territory.” The proposed 487-kilometre PTP pipeline would stretch from Summit Lake to a refinery near Kitimat, Molinski added. “With the Kitimat LNG project we’re taking a major step in B.C. on top of the foundation we already have,” Molinski said. To get from source to refinery the PTP pipeline would cross Wet’suwet’en territory and no mention of their unified opposition to all pipelines was mentioned

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by Molinski until questions were asked after his presentation. What was mentioned is the PTP FN limited partnership, which has been signed with 15 band offices along the pipeline route. The only office that has not signed is Moricetown. The Unist’ot’en, a clan group within the Wet’suwet’en, began a push back against all industrial pipelines when Enbridge and PTP began operating in their territory. Molinski calls the Unist’ot’en land, where a cabin, a traditional pit house and a permaculture garden have been constructed, ‘the black site,’ but isn’t ruling out a reconciliation. “We’re still working on creating a dialogue,” he said.

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rotests this summer and early fall in the Klappan area by Tahltan and others protesting the presence of Fortune Minerals workers gathering information leading to an application for environmental approval to develop a coal mine should not have come as a surprise. Protests have taken place there before. But this time there’s an unstated precedent at play and it has everything to do with the departure of another company from the same area. Nearly a year ago, Shell and the province negotiated a trade. The company gave up its drilling rights

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to explore for Klappan natural gas in return for a $20 million tax credit to use at a facility in northeastern B.C. That the gas Shell had been expecting to extract was resident to the coal seams Fortune wants to mine should not be understated. If the province was willing to negotiate the departure and compensation for one company in the Klappan, could the same take place again? Just perhaps. Fortune Minerals has already cited the hundreds of millions of dollars in potential economic benefits its mine could provide and the money already spent on the project, warning that any buyout would be very expensive. And the province has expressed a willingness to examine the future of the Klappan area with the Tahltan and a report is expected next spring. Both positions could very well be taken as the opening positions for complex and intricate negotiations. Terrace Standard

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s the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive moseys back to the bargaining table after a summer off, I’m reminded of former education minister George Abbott’s thoughts on his time trying to establish a civil discussion with the province’s most militant union. It started with a lecture. “In my first meeting with the BCTF, and I gather this is characteristic of all first meetings with education ministers, the TF advises that yes, they are a union, but first and foremost they are social activists and agents of social change,” Abbott recalled. Their buzzword is

“social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined. So what exactly are the goals of this “social change?” Here’s some of what I’ve gleaned. Parents may recall the 2008 introduction of an elective high school course called Social Justice 12. This was mainly the result of intense protest by a couple of gay activist teachers, and the ministry curriculum describes its emphasis on inclusion of racial, cultural and sexual differences. That’s all good, and it’s now bolstered by urgently needed antibullying and empathy efforts at all grades. Then there is the

GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher BCTF version. It’s not just a battle against “racism, homophobia and sexism” but also “poverty and globalization.” The BCTF has a quarterly “Social Justice Newsletter” filled with predictable economic assumptions. One article describes a social justice club for Grade

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2 and 3 students, with activities that include collecting food bank donations and “writing to the premier asking for a systemic plan to address child poverty.” And what about that darned “globalization?” The BCTF still has a 2001 teaching guide on its website promoting the claim that Nike is uniquely guilty of making shoes and exercise gear in Third World sweatshops. Teachers are to instruct students how to organize a boycott of Nike, thus passing the received wisdom of campus radicalism to the next generation. This was all debunked years ago. Are Adidas, Reebok, Apple and Microsoft any different? A quick

web search will show this is a stale old tale with a convenient villain, to avoid complex questions. A BCTF official assures me this unit is being updated. BCTF bosses love to talk about the importance of “critical thinking.” These one-sided caricatures of Nike and other familiar villains seem designed to produce the opposite. Perhaps this is a clue to why our school system produces so many students lacking in employment skills and bursting with demands for government-imposed wealth redistribution. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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local health authority and blood pressure and blood sugar may just Editor: be the beginning of After reading the our problems. Consider advertising for free the health effects skating that was caused when tons of circulated around unknown chemicals Hazelton last week by are mixed with our the media, municipal most precious resource, politicians, Northern water, and pumped Health and the school under high pressure way district, I began to think underground in a little about the thought process process they like to call that may have been used fracking. A whole lot of by the TransCanada waste gas is then burnt Pipelines’ advertising off into the air at the gurus in formulating this wellhead, local wells ad. and drinking water is Here, point by point is poisoned. Then the gas is what I came up with: pumped many hundreds Free public skating of kilometres crossing courtesy of TransCanada. fragile ecosystems Yup, no denying that. It (including water) with is free, for TransCanada, huge pumping stations but not for the taxpayers. scattered all over the Don’t forget that the landscape. The final Site C dam will be built destination is the fish using taxpayer dollars habitat mentioned above to supply the power to where a third of the run the LNG industry. gas will be burnt just to The oil and gas industry liquefy it so it can be put is among the heaviest on ships. More pollution subsidized industry into the atmosphere. in Canada, taxpayers Burn fuel to make fuel, dollars. The Vancouver that’s awesome. Then the Sun reports on Feb. 8 increased shipping and that the BC Liberals the pollution made by it are behind the latest are environmental issues $2 billion tax break of their own. Now the proposal. Free indeed! greenhouse gas emissions Free hot dogs and are rising faster than your drinks. This is a stroke blood pressure. Keep up of genius, hot dogs are the good work Northern an excellent replacement Health! food when the salmon Complimentary ice are diseased or dead. time to school groups. Consider the effect on This is where the humour salmon after numerous of this whole thing is lost pipelines are built to me. Sure winning the crossing fish-bearing hearts and minds of our streams and a causeway children must be part of and LNG plants are the whole plan. But is not built on some of the the purpose of our lives world’s best salmon to leave a better planet habitat at the mouth of for our children? the Skeena. Hot dogs are Our grandchildren and the food of the future, great grandchildren will embrace them. As for have a story to tell about drinking, we may all need our generation. a drink or two after these One story could be proposals have run their about how their ancestors course. promoted the dirty fossil Free health screening fuel economy and sat by Northern Health. back and watched as Good call guys! It is greenhouse gas emissions very appropriate for climbed ever higher and Northern Health to global climate increased. use taxpayers’ money They will tell of how to get health boards the social and economic on line. Environmental conditions deteriorated degradations is always and how death and good for business at your disease and wars over

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water rights became issues of the day. The other story could be about how we embraced the new green economy and worked toward stopping the rise of greenhouse gases. The story could be about governments and industry joining with the people to create a global economy based on using a combination of fossil fuels and alternate energy and addressing food supply and manufacturing issues. Which story would you want to hear? Ken Smith South Hazleton

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Editor : “Despite our best efforts to prevent spills, incidents occur.” The less-thanreassuring quote above is from Enbridge’s own corporate social responsibility reports, where they have to document all their pipeline spills from the previous year. Interestingly, it disappeared from Enbridge’s reports after their 3.8 million litre diluted bitumen spill into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River. As scary as that shoulder shrugging admission of guaranteed pipeline spills may be, it pales compared to how Enbridge answered the following question during the JRP hearings: “It’s my understanding that there is an operational life expectancy of this pipeline for 50 years. Do you foresee running it for any time longer than

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that, and how long would that be?” Enbridge’s Ray Doering answered, “Really, the...each pipeline that an operator manages has a unique internal corrosion management program, integrity management program associated with the operation of that pipeline, and a very valuable asset that’s proactively managed with that inspection management program really will have an indefinite life. In 30 years or 50 years, or beyond, the condition of that pipeline really will be the same as the condition when it was first put into service.” It is said the first casualty in war is truth, and so it must be with Enbridge while in post Kalamazoo damage control, because Mr. Doering’s answer was given while under oath. Joint Review Panels used to have the authority to deny proposals, but that power was taken away (after Enbridge’s proposal was submitted) by one of Prime Minister Harper’s omnibus bills. The panel can now only make a recommendation. Harper has manipulated the system so that he alone will make the final decision early in January, 2014, unless he allows Conservative MPs a free vote to vote as they wish, or as their constituents wish. Since the 1960s, British Columbia has had a voluntary moratorium on oil and gas exploration on BC’s coast. Even though we’re sitting on our own pot of gold, British Columbians aren’t willing to risk

their coastline, salmon, or increasing whale populations. Why should we shoulder all that risk for Alberta? Besides, if the Tar Sands are the answer to Canada’s economic wellbeing, why is Alberta in debt? It is for these reasons, and more, that I believe it will be Canadians standing shoulder to shoulder who will stop Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project if Harper decides to try and ram it through. First Nations, individual cities and towns, the Union of BC Municipalities, Alberta unions, The United Church and more, have taken official positions against the Northern Gateway proposal. Kitamaat’s Gerald Amos has been saying for years that there will be a ‘Folk Storm’ if Harper tries to force this project through against the wishes of British Columbians, and with such broad spectrum opposition in B.C. and across Canada, we may all be surprised at how large the protests will be. You can bet there will be rallies across Canada as Harper’s decision day gets closer. If you oppose Enbridge’s plans and haven’t gotten involved yet, this is the time to contact your local environmental watchdog group to get on their email list. This will ensure you are notified where and when protests in your community will be held. Make this a priority before November. We need to send loud and clear messages that no bitumen will be shipped from the north coast of British Columbia. This is especially important as plans are being investigated to have seven trains a day carrying diluted bitumen to B.C.’s north coast, and natural gas pipelines can be converted to carry diluted bitumen as is being proposed in eastern

Canada. Silence or nonparticipation will be interpreted as acceptance by Enbridge, their foreign investors and Prime Minister Harper. Murray Minchin Kitimat

Fletcher and Harper are wrong Editor : Re: Tom Fletcher’s opinion piece, B.C. pot petition misguided, The Interior News Oct. 9, 2013. Tom Fletcher wrote an editorial on the above in your edition dated Wednesday, October 9, recommending that people not sign the petition, because the petition didn’t deal with potential “sales to minors,” or didn’t “impose a tax.” If Tom Fletcher wished to propose something constructive, along those lines, why doesn’t he do it? Why doesn’t the B.C. government? The difficulty is that the federal government is continuing to waste your tax dollars and mine on these silly prosecutions. That’s why this petition (which is only possible in British Columbia) is a significant step. If the petition succeeds, then the entire province will get to vote on passing the statute. The important point is that Mr. Fletcher does not at least argue that there is any harm that is being helped by the B.C. government wasting what is estimated to be a billion dollars a year enforcing Stephen Harper’s “marijuana prohibition.” You can sign the petition at my office at 3895 Alfred Avenue any day of the week. Both Tom Fletcher and Stephen Harper are wrong. Yours truly, Glen Greene Smithers

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Steelheads defeat Luckies 5-0 in home opener By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Steelheads are off to a strong start in 2013-14, after consecutive wins over their rivals from Houston to open the season. The second game between the Luckies and the Steelheads began much like the first one finished: chippy, tight and even. Perhaps it was a case of nerves in their first home game of the year, but the Steelheads looked flat for the opening 40 minutes before coming on in the final frame. At the 10 minute mark of the first, the Steelheads had what should have been their first goal, called back when a Luckies’ defenceman knocked the net off its moorings. For the better part of the first, the Steelheads outshot and out chanced the Luckies but were held in check by Luckies’ netminder Brock Henrickson. On the other end, the Steelheads had a few defensive breakdowns, allowing the Luckies multiple odd-man rushes, but goaltender Tyler Perreault made a few bigs save to keep the

The Smithers Steelheads are off to a 2-0 start in the CIHL after backto-back wins over the Houston Luckies.

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game even. It was scoreless after one, with the Steelheads outshooting the Luckies 14-12. The second was more of the same: scrappy, hard-nosed, back and forth. But the Luckies got themselves into penalty trouble in the second period and the Steelheads capitalized. Ian Smith buried his second of the season, after Adam DeVries and Stu Barnes forechecked hard, dug the puck out of the end-boards and slid it to him, two feet in front of the net. Minutes later, Adam

DeVries doubled the Steelheads’ lead off a tipped point shot. The second period finished with the Steelheads up 2-0 on the scoreboard and 27-23 in shots. The Luckies could have easily been tied or down by one had it not been for the strong play of Perreault. The Steelheads had yet to bring their A-game, but the third period was a different story; it looked like two different teams had shown up. The Steelheads came out flying. They held the puck in the Luckies’ zone for long

stretches of time. Halfway through the period they scored their third goal of the game when former Hazelton Wolverine Amadee Marshall tipped home a point shot for his first as a Steelhead. As the period went on, the Steelheads upped their level of play. Henrickson kept it respectable. With the Luckies on the penalty kill, halfway through the third, Henrickson committed grand larceny on forward Ian Smith, who received a pass from Marshall in the low slot. With a yawning cage and a

sure goal on his stick, Smith tapped the puck into the sprawling glove of Henrickson who came three feet across to make the highlightreel save. But the Steelheads kept pressing. They buried any hope of a Luckies’ comeback when captain Daryl Young and Calvin Johnson finished off a two-on-one to give the Steelheads a four-goal lead. In the game’s dying seconds, Kirk Meaver scored on a breakaway to put an exclamation point on the Steelheads best period of the young season,

becoming the second first-time goal scorer of the evening. The Steelheads outshot the Luckies 15-4 in the third and 42-27 overall. “That third period was our best period of the season so far,” head coach Tom DeVries said. “We controlled the puck a lot and we had a whole lot of shots. That seems to happen to us a lot. We play tight with teams for the first and second, then pull away in the third.” Defenceman Ryan DeVries was a stalwart on the back end, logging 20 plus minutes

of ice time and adding an assist. “We played a good game,” Ryan DeVries said. “We have 10 good forwards, six good defenceman and three good goalies, so its not hard to create offence when you are so talented.” Perreault, subbing in for the absent Mike Wall, held the team in during the first 30 minutes when the Steelheads had trouble getting on the scoreboard. He was full value for the 27 save shutout in his first game of the season. “Our goalie, Tyler Perreault was excellent for us. If he hadn’t made some saves, it could have been 4-4 pretty easily,” Ryan said. Up next for the Steelheads, back-toback visits from two of the league’s upper echelon teams. Lac La Hache comes to town on Saturday night followed by the Kitimat Ice Demons on Sunday afternoon. “Lac La Hache usually has a pretty solid team, we don’t see them much, and Kitimat is always tough to beat,” Tom DeVries said. “They’ve got a core group of guys that have been together for years, they’re always scary.”

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S PORTS Hazelton hosts Smithers for World Girls’ Hockey day By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Hazelton and Smithers participated in the IIHF World Girls’ Hockey Weekend Long Game Initiative to raise awareness of girls’ hockey, on Saturday. The event featured a continuous game from coast to coast, through every province, beginning at 3:30 a.m., PST in Newfoundland, and finishing at 2 p.m. in British Columbia on October 12. In each province, four destinations were chosen, one for each level of girls hockey: atom, peewee, bantam and midget. Once one game finished, the score was kept and carried over to the next game in the adjacent province. When the peewee game finally finished in Hazelton, the score was 35-31 for the white team over the red team. When it got to Hazelton the score was tied at 28 apiece, but the white team won 7-3 to clinch the victory. More importantly,

the event drew family, friends, and began the new girls hockey initiative in Hazelton off on the right foot. Hazelton won the opportunity to host the game by applying to BC Hockey when they found out about the event. Vice President of minor hockey in Hazelton, Ryneld Starr, helped organize the event as a kick-off for the new girls’ peewee team, which began play just a few weeks ago. “We thought it would be a great way to start our girls’ team off,” Starr, whose daughter also plays on the team, said. “We are really excited about it.” After Hazelton was approved to host B.C. portion of the peewee event, they invited Smithers to come and play against them. The peewee girl’s team is the first in Hazelton. It features 13 girls, between the ages of 10-13 and is coached by Max Stevens and two of the best womens’ players in town, Olivia Wolfenden

and Natasha Tate. “We don’t have a lot of girls that are interested, but we did have enough in these four age groups,” Starr added. “And we hope that this will spur some

interest so that we can create another girls’ team at a different age group in the future.” The girls will host their first tournament on November 9-10.

In the surrounding area, Smithers, Terrace, Fraser Lake and Houston all have girls teams for the peewee’s from Hazelton to play against.

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We meet every second Thursday at the Bulkley Valley Christian School from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Cost for the year is $50 and registration will take place at our first meeting. Come and join us for some fun, crafts, learning life skills and meeting new people. For more information contact John Bakker at 250-846-9577 email: jbakker2008@live.com or Doug Henderson at 250-847-5396 email: asauto@telus.net

+ Hazelton and Smithers peewee girls’ hockey teams took part in the IIHF World Girls’ Hockey Weekend on Saturday.

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track of the score. Womens’ ice hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world thanks to programs like this one, that are being run in many countries. For more information about getting involved in the program contact the Hazelton Minor Hockey Assocation.

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world homeless day Community members gather on Oct. 10 for an information session at the Old Church to mark World Homeless Day. The previous night, community members set up tents along Highway 16 near Central Park and camped out to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness.

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The Bulkley Valley Research Centre’s 2013-2014 Seminar Series starts today. From noon to 1 p.m. in Room 109 at Northwest Community College Debbie Wellwood, Karen Price and Dave Daust will present the opening seminar, Monitoring Land Use Planning to Maintain Grizzly Bears in the Babine River Watershed. The presenters will discuss some of the challenges and successes of efforts to maintain grizzly bear populations in the region. There is no cost to attend and participants are encourgaed to bring a bag lunch. For more information, go to the BVRC’s website: www. bvcentre.ca.

Athritis is not just a condition of the elderly

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ut walking with my walking buddy I heard a

woodpecker. I always thought they were searching for bugs but have now read that they also tap as a means of communication. They even use metal gutters or siding that works like a loud drum. They don’t damage their brains with all that pecking due to the way their upper jaw connects below the brain and the shock waves dissipate through the entire body. Wonder if that is where the idea of Morse code comes from? I also heard

robins and I read somewhere that sometimes they overwinter. I wonder what they find to eat. I imagine you must have heard about Miley Cyrus and her recent behaviour; one cannot turn around without hearing or seeing what she is up to. Something that did make me feel sorry for her is a recent comment where she said she had heard that people over 40 didn’t have sex anymore. Isn’t she in for a surprise! About 4.6 million Canadians

live with arthritis. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy can reduce the impact of symptoms, slow the joint deterioration and improve mobility. I have lived with arthritis since my late 20s and there are times when I think, “oh just cut off the offending hand or foot or… ” A comment from the Arthritis Society, “the human impact” and I can sure speak to that! I was young, loved to dance, loved fancy shoes, playing with my

kids, all painful. It was a doctor saying that I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 40 that gave me enough anger to work hard on not having that prediction come true. I am 72 and although some days I don’t want to take my walking buddy for her walk, I go anyway, without a wheelchair! Arthritis is perceived as a condition of the elderly but 56 per cent of Canadians with arthritis are under 65. It is the most common

chronic condition reported by women and the third most common by men. Twenty-four thousand children and teens live with a form of arthritis, more than three out of every 1,000 kids. On my walks I have seen, streaking across the blue sky, a contrail. I now understand that it is visible condensation of water droplets or ice crystals from the atmosphere. Happens in the wake of an aircraft, rocket or missile under certain conditions.

There is a Telus scam going the rounds. The e-mail says there is a problem with your account and you need to provide them with information like your bank account number etc. Be really careful, call Telus. Don’t provide any information or even click on this e-mail. Closing with: The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started. Norman Cousins

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Smithers Secondary and NWCC team up By Paisley Dean Smithers/Interior News

This year, Smithers Secondary School has joined forces with Northwest Community College to bring an exciting opportunity to students. For the first time, students were able to sign up for select courses at the college and attend them while still in high school. The courses made available to the high school students this year include Biology 101, Intro to Trades and EMAP. EMAP stands for environmental monitoring and assessment program. I myself have taken advantage of the Biology 101 course, which has been paired with Biology 12. Ms. Thornton handles the Biology 12 course load, while Mark Wong does the Biology 101 portion. And the students get the best of both worlds. By taking this linear course, students receive credits toward their graduation for both Biology

Mark Wong teaches the Biology 101 course at NWCC. 12 and Biology 101. In addition, we will all receive university transferrable credits for Biology 101. But the credits aren’t the only great thing that

attendants will receive from this class, Wong said. “I believe this course will give students planning on receiving a post-secondary education a chance to adjust

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to the difference between high school and universities,” he said. “Right now, all of these students are used to a very structured day and very easy

access to instructors who hound on them constantly to get their work done. That simply isn’t how it will be if they continue on in their education.” Wong goes on to explain how the difference of student’s expectations of his class has also produced a need for him to adjust. “I don’t give as many tests as my students are used to and that makes it harder to keep up with the material. It causes the students to need to work more independently.” When asked which course he would love to teach, Mark replied, “I would love to teach Biology 102. It is more in my area of interest. I like to relate concepts to real life, as you may have noticed in class.” This idea of high school students taking college courses has been working well so far, but it is tentative as to whether it will be done again next year. “As with all things like this, it depends on the interest we get from the students as to whether we will get to do this again,” Wong said.

Hubert hopes to set example with geodome greenhouse By Cianna Pawluk Smithers/Interior News

An innovative project is being whipped up in the back compound behind the shops at Smithers Secondary School. If all goes well, the school will have its very own geodome by early November. The geodome is a type of greenhouse that will be producing organic vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and kale all year long. Rick Hubert, the metal shop teacher at Smithers Secondary came up with the idea last spring. “My goal is to grow really good quality food,” he said, and went on to explain that this is the key to a strong immune system. The geodome will be supported by a biomeiler which acts as a giant heater. The biomeiler was built in just one day by a specialist all the way from Germany

“Maybe the community gardens can have their own... ” -Rick Hubert Smithers Secondary School

along with the help from many community members. It is made up of 120 cubic metres of compost and contains a closed system of 1,200 feet of waterline which will act like a boiler. The biomeiler is predicted to last two winters. Then, with its capability of decomposing completely, it will provide rich soil which can be sold or used in the geodome. After this, the biomeiler will be rebuilt. The geodome itself is 20 feet in diameter, a slightly larger version than the one Hubert already has in his own backyard.

The frame is being built by the wood shop class, using a web of triangles and hexagons. “It may look simple, but a lot of math is involved,” said Mr. Hubert as he demonstrated the way in which the pieces of lumber will fit together. Due to the way the triangles are positioned, the geodome will receive direct sunlight any time of day. This particular structure will also enable the geodome to support more weight. Therefore, the damage that a heavy snowfall might cause to a regular greenhouse could be avoided. The Smithers Secondary green team

and youth for a better world are also on board, researching the best light option for the geodome and compost collection. In fact, the geodome really is a large group effort. Even local businesses have been chipping in. Newpro has donated sawdust while Pacific Inland Resources has donated lumber and Woodmere Nursery has donated plastic. However, Mr. Hubert has still been busy applying for grants in order to cover costs. The lights will be the most expensive component. “A good LED light can cost up to $1,000,” said Mr. Hubert. He hopes that others will see his idea and it will expand, making healthy food more accessible to everyone. “Maybe the community gardens can even have their own geodome eventually,” said Mr. Hubert.

Smithers Secondary School metal shop teacher Rick Hubert has built a geodome behind the school to grow vegetables.

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emergency exercise Lydia Doonan, left, and Jason Oliemans, right, from Smithers Secondary School’s drama department helped out last Wednesday as the Smithers Regional Airport held a hijacking simulation. The airport is mandated by Transport Canada to hold the exercise every five years. Ryan Jensen photos

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APPlicAtiOn fOr tEmPOrAry uSE PErmit A Temporary Use Permit application will be considered on tuesday, October 22nd, 2013, beginning at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following permit will be considered: temporary use Permit no. 13-04: the purpose of the temporary use Permit application is to permit a carriage house for a period of one year, that will allow an additional detached residential unit on the property. lOcAtiOn:

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The Town of Smithers is seeking a representative on the Board who has combined business and forestry experience, who is a demonstrated team player and who can best represent the interests of the Town of Smithers. To be eligible to serve on the Board of Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation nominees must: • Submit a Statement of Intent to the Town that includes a summary of the nominee’s experience and expertise as related to the Corporation, identification of any potential areas of conflict of interest, and an outline of their willingness to serve on the Board of Directors for a period of up to three (3) years; • Currently reside in the Bulkley Valley; and • Have been a resident of the Bulkley Valley for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the nomination date. Anyone meeting these requirements and interested in serving the community in this capacity is encouraged to apply.

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The Board of Directors is comprised of the following representatives: • Town of Smithers – Dean Daly • Village of Telkwa – Colin Mcleod • Office of the Wet’suwet’en – David deWit • Northern Engineered Wood Products (NewPro) - Dave Jacobs • Director-at-Large - Val Purnell • Director-at-Large - Cathryn Olmstead • Director-at-Large - Lisa Ambus Applications will be accepted at the Town of Smithers until 4:30 pm, Monday, November 4, 2013. Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street PO Box 879 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 For more information on the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation please contact Deborah Sargent at 250-847-1600 or dsargent@smithers.ca or Dean Daly at deanrdaly@gmail.com.

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Northern B.C. Tourism hosts annual meeting Future plans, solutions to impending labour shortage, discussed By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Northern B.C. Tourism switched things up this year, opting to host three separate regional meetings in Smithers, Prince George and Fort St. John, instead of their single annual general meeting in Prince George. The day-long event, held at Hudson Bay Lodge, featured guest speakers on important topics facing the tourism industry in northern B.C., focusing on what they’ve been successful at in the past and what they need to do to grow the business. “The main point was that it has been a very successful year for us,” Northern B.C. Tourism CEO Anthony Everett said. “Over the last four years, every year we have seen an increase in northern tourism. We need to keep that going.” Specific examples

of recent successes include a Northwest Passage marketing initiative, in conjunction with B.C. Ferries and a dozen communities in the north. Advertisements in Vancouver, Victoria and Alberta have been running for three years and have noticeably increased tourism in the area. Though there have been notable increases in northern B.C. tourism over the past few years, there are a few concerning issues on the horizon. The looming labour shortage was also discussed. The results of a recent survey by Go2hr, states that close to 4,000 jobs will be created in the tourism and hospitality industry by 2020, that will create a shortage of roughly 500 workers. In a prepared statement, Go2hr CEO Arlene Keis said the industry needs to be prepared. “There’s a number of things our industry has to do, obviously

Anthony Everett from Northern B.C. Tourism, speaks to dozens of local tourism stakeholders at Hudson Bay Lodge. Nolan Kelly photo the biggest one for us will be in the skilled trades, such as professionally trained cooks and chefs. So we need to work with the training institutions to increase capacity.” Go2hr Director of Industry Training Initiative, Debbie Yule spoke to the stakeholders about the concerns and illuminated some of their initiatives, like tourism-specific training programs to help cover the labour shortfall.

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However, the day was less about challenges and more about opportunities. The Canada Winter Games in Prince George are just over a year away. Everett, who is also on the board of directors for the Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games committee, made a presentation about some of the economic opportunities available to communities like Smithers in the lead

up to, and after, the games. “We are working on plans on how tourism can be involved in telling people who are coming to the event, how Smithers can best tell people who are coming to PG to come to Smithers.” There were also Smithers specific presentations. Fergus Tomlin from the Bulkley Valley Museum spoke about the town’s new interactive salmon

trails guide for tourists. Later in the afternoon, Martin Littlejohn from the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association and local community and land use planner Patrick Lucas spoke about where they would like to take the local mountain biking industry in the coming years. According to those who attended, the decision to split up the AGM was a success. It allowed stakeholders from more far-reaching areas to attend the conference and not have to plan to travel to it. “All in all, it was a good day,” Tourism Smithers’ Gladys Atrill said. “There is never enough though. There is always one more conversation to have, but it’s been awhile since its been here, so it’s nice for people to be able to run down to the meeting for the day.” Everett expects this new policy of bringing AGMs to

smaller communities to continue. “I have to say, it was a very motivating and uplifting day for me. The group was very interested, asked good questions and I appreciate how many people attended.” Everett also talked about battling the misconception that tourism isn’t a major cash cow for the North. Tourism is a $14 billion industry in British Columbia. The north accounts for $1 billion of the total. A study two to three years ago estimated the economic impact to tourism in Smithers is roughly $30 million annually. “It’s a lot more significant than most people realize,” Everett said. “People see logging and mining and resource industries and they always forget about tourism. “We are a significant industry and my message is that tourism is alive and well in northern B.C.”

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BV Hospice Society Grief Support Group starts Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 week course at the Healthy Living Centre. Joanne 250-847-4736 or BV Hospice 250-877-7451. Evelyn Hall 12th Annual Harvest Fest Meal Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Proceeds to Hall Insurance, tickets at Mountain Eagle Books, BV Insurance, or call Sherry Utz 250-847-9703. Smithers Film Society presents Mud, Sunday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Modern fairy tale, steeped in the sleepy Mississippi lore of Twain. Standard admission. Evelyn Hall Halloween Party & Haunted House Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. Party Free, Haunted House $4. 10 & under must be accompanied by adult. Kelly Landrock 250847-3627. Life Exposure – Images of Community Oct. 8-Nov. 2 at the Smitehrs Art Gallery. Hours Tues.-Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-4. 250847-3338. life_exposure@bvartscouncil.com. Smithers Art Gallery Workshops classes in Life Drawing, Drawing for Beginners, Acrylic Painting, and Needle Felting. Oct. 21-Nov. 13. Contact for more info. www.smithersart.org. info@smithersart.org. 250-847-3898. BV Farmers Market Indoors Saturdays, Oct. 12-Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to noon at the Smithers Curling Club. Continuing in 2014 the First and Third Saturdays of January, February,

March and April. Smithers Film Society presents Fruitvale Station, Sunday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Immensely powerful drama that puts a human face to newspaper headlines. Standard admission. Catholic Women’s League next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12. We meet every second Tuesday of the month September to June at 7 p.m. at the St. Joe’s Church. Catholic Women’s League Bazaar Friday, Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s School. Smithers Film Society presents The Hunt, Sunday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Reveals the hypocrisy behind some of Denmark’s most cherished social ideals. Standard admission. Smithers Film Society presents No, Sunday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. A mesmerizing and often hilarious look at modern democracy, human nature, the politics of power and the power of ideas. Standard admission. Mental Health Family Education Workshop Series Oct. 2-Dec. 3. Ten free workshops. Learn the facts about mental illness, new medications and treatments, and discover how others support their loved ones. bcssbv@telus.net, Toby Cope 250-847-9779.

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Three hummingbirds spotted in Telkwa — imagine that?

y the time you read these words to you, Thanksgiving will be over and all there is to do is finish off the homemade soup. I suppose many of you have other leftovers. I had a lovely male grouse strutting his stuff in my yard. This was a ruffed grouse. The spruce grouse seem to be more northeast of here.

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Faith Matters Evangelical Free Church Dwayne Goertzen 250.847.2929 Who Do We Thank? We just celebrated another Canadian Thanksgiving. Each of us has our own traditions for this special day. The most common is turkey dinner with all the fixings. Thanksgiving in Canada has been observed in various ways ever since our country was discovered. The first Thanksgiving after Confederation was actually in April of 1872 to celebrate the recovery of the Prince of Wales from a serious illness. For many years, the date of Thanksgiving coincided roughly with American Thanksgiving in November. It has only been since 1957 that Thanksgiving has been officially on the 2nd Monday of October. Thanksgiving takes place around the time of harvest when the crops are in and the garden produce has been processed. It is a time when we are encouraged to reflect on our blessings and to be more thankful. CNN’s news reporter Wolf Blitzer was put on the spot recently when he asked a tornado survivor if she thanked the Lord for still being alive. She responded by saying, “Well, actually, I’m an atheist.” And that’s the tricky challenge. At this time of year when we are reminded to be

thankful, who do we thank? Well, we can thank our farmers and gardeners. They work hard and are often unappreciated for the food that we set on our tables. They deserve a lot more thanks than we give them. But we should keep in mind that the farmers don’t create our grain and potatoes and carrots. The seeds and soil are already there. Farmers and gardeners are only caretakers of the process. Some people are thankful to Mother Nature, but almost no one thinks of her as a real person. Every one of the good things we enjoy can be traced back to the Creator. The Bible warns about people who, “forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. ” (1Timothy 4:3,4) Thanksgiving Day is a good reminder to be more thankful. And we should be more thankful to everybody who contributes to our well-being. But who do we thank as the ultimate source of all these blessings?

Mind you I have seen them here. Seems like a few waxwings flying in large groups. A report from Chicken Creek said they were eating those white soap berries. No waxwings here but I can still hear kinglets. Hard to spot. Sparrows? Have you seen many yet? I have a few fox sparrows and one white crowned. What

happened I ask you? Maybe they will show up soon. Still a few juncos and a couple purple finch. One good sign is the number of blackcapped chickadees who have returned to the feeders. They of course would appreciate some peanut butter. Woodpeckers are also returning for food. Hairy, downy

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the action. They like seed and suet as well. I think the population will thin out come winter. There is still a golden eagle at Muncho Lake. Must be a great place for them. Lots of food. Sandra was telling me she saw a merganser floating down the Telkwa River. Tiffany from

Telkwa tells me she has three hummingbirds still in her yard. One Anna’s and a couple Rufous. Imagine that? I do hope your Thanksgiving was a good one. I guess all we can do is be thankful for friends and family and for any good health we hold on to. Call me at 250-846-5095 or just e-mail to mallory@ bulkley.net. I thank you for that.

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The Smithers Art Gallery is hosting a series of fall Workshops. Life Drawing and Drawing for Beginners, with Chris Duncan, run for three sessions each, starting Oct. 21 and Oct. 27, respectively. Acrylic Painting with Linda Stringfellow starts Oct. 27 and Needle Felting with Lori Knorr begins Nov. 13. For more information, contact the Smithers Art Gallery at 250-847-3898.

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Woody Holler and his Orchestra take to the stage of the Della Herman Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $16 for students and can be purchased at Mountain Eagle Books.

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LIFE EXPOSURE Top, left: Life Expsosure: Images of Community curators Melissa Sawatsky and Miriam Colvin along with Wade Wilson enjoy the music of Dorothy Giesbrecht and Ben Brookes at the show’s opening at the Smithers Art Gallery Friday night. Bottom, left: Photographer Mandy Storey looks over the exhibits. She was one of 50 regional artists whose work was on display at the show. Top, right: Molly Wickham provides opening remarks. A different version of the Life Exposure show is also on display now at the Misty Rivers Gallery in Hazleton. Both the Hazelton and Smithers shows can be viewed all month. Ryan Jensen photos

Mud plays on Oct. 20 as the next movie in the Smithers Alternative Film Series. Other films include Fruitvale Station (Nov. 3), The Hunt (Nov. 17), No (Dec. 1) and Blue Jasmine (Dec. 15). All films start at 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre.

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The ‘Ksan Historical Museum is nearing the end of its financial rope and the Anspayaxws (Kispiox) Bingo Association, an organization that folded three years ago, has donated nearly $7,000 to the museum, but that is just the beginning of the fundraising campaign. The donation comes at a crucial time, according to Bill Blackwater Sr., vice president of the ‘Ksan museum board, who has been involved with the organization since its inception in the 1960s. “It is great that the Kispiox ladies donated what they had left to ‘Ksan,” Blackwater said. “But we need to raise $50,000 by April for a clean start. It would be a real shame if the elders’ legacy is left to die because people aren’t aware

of what we’re going through here.” At a regular ‘Ksan board meeting Blackwater presented the $6,786.71 cheque from the ABA, which took the rest of the board by surprise. “He slapped the paper down on the table,” Laurel Smith-Wilson, ‘Ksan curator and treasurer, said. “I just about fell out of my chair when I saw the numbers. It really woke up the board and got us thinking we could actually turn this thing around.” A flood in the summer of 2007 severely affected ‘Ksan’s bottom line and the organization has yet to recover financially. The drive for funding, which includes attaining $12,000 for insurance within a month, has been set in motion by the ABA, SmithWilson said. “That insurance invoice will be here very soon,” Smith-

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Wilson said. “‘Ksan has to find that money somewhere.” The number of Gitxsan cultural pieces housed in the museum are countless, but the living regalia is also priceless, Smith-Wilson added. “Hereditary chiefs keep their ceremonial blankets here permanently,” she said. “Whenever a feast happens I get several calls and have to meet them here whenever they require their things.” The ‘Ksan museum, however, represents more than just a place to keep regalia and items of cultural significance, Smith-Wilson said. Now the museum’s board has come up with what they think is a solution, which comes in the form of a community fundraising drive. A grassroots campaign with a $5 minimum donation, which will be asked from every person in the Hazelton area. See KSAN on B2

Darlene Clayton, left, hands over a cheque for $6,786.71 to ‘Ksan museum curator, Laurel Smith-Wilson. Clayton, Clara Weget, not pictured, and Gloria Blackwater, right, were organizers of the Anspayaxws Bingo Association. Contributed photo

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Gitxsan and local area culture.” Smith-Wilson has approached nearly every possible organization in the Hazelton area to secure corefunding because major financial institutions, such as the Royal Bank of Canada, are unable to secure loans for the museum. “We can’t use cultural pieces as collateral,” she said. “They belong to the people. They will not loan us money without a loan guarantee.” All other museums in the northwest are supported by a local municipality, which ensures corefunding is maintained and bills are paid, Blackwater said.

“If those three women from the Kispiox community could give so much, surely the rest of the community can give something. Our feasting system literally means empty your cupboards.” Five dollars isn’t exactly emptying the cupboards, but Smith-Wilson knows there are approximately 6,000 Gitxsan living in the area, which would amount to $30,000 just from the First Nations community. “What if everyone gave the five bucks?” Smith-Wilson said. “That would be amazing. It would allow us to remain an important part of the

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“We would like our campaign to reach everyone from Cedarvale to Moricetown,” he said. “This place was created by local people for the world to come and see. We’re going to set up a committee to canvas everywhere from houses to businesses.” Blackwater is confident locals will respond to the dire situation. “I’m sure that when people hear what is happening to their museum they will come together and do something about it,” he said. “That is our system. Our way. It hasn’t changed for many, many years. Nobody stands back in a feast hall they all put money in the pot.”

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The Upper Skeena Early Childhood Development Steering Committee is preparing to produce a CD of children’s music. We are seeking musicians who are local to the Upper Skeena Region to donate their time and talents to this project. If you would like to contribute to this recording, contact Charlotte Linford for more information. 250-842-5887

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A liquid natural gas summit hosted by the Carrier-Sekani in Prince George last week brought together interested First Nations along proposed LNG pipeline routes in northwestern B.C. for the purpose of information sharing and education. Bill Lomax, a Gitxsan member currently living in San Francisco, California, brought Johnny Valdez, a Southern Ute tribe member to inform the assembled crowd of some pitfalls to avoid should they choose LNG as a viable investment. Lomax, whose Gitxsan name is Maskaluuwasxw, Wilps Luus, is a graduate of UBC law and earned an MBA in finance at Columbia University in New York. He is currently the president of the Native American Finance Officers Association and NA liaison with Silicon Valley’s equity firm Capital Dynamics. He has advised NA tribes in financial matters and knows what has worked for them and what hasn’t. “If you choose to start a business that will make a lot of money quickly for your nation then you have to be prepared to manage that wealth,” Lomax, who also sits on a board within the Gitxsan Development Corporation, said. “One thing I advise against is a per-cap profit

Bill Lomax, left with microphone, and Johnny Valdez, right, explained some key concepts to gathered dignitaries at the LNG summit in Prince George last week.

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sharing model.” Per-cap, Lomax explained, is when all profit is spread equally throughout the population and he went further to explain why that didn’t work. “People just started having tons of kids,” he said. “That essentially killed any chance of building a lasting account for the nation.” Organizations that have been successful like the Southern Ute, have put a percentage away, Lomax said. “There’s always a window of opportunity with natural resources,” Lomax said, about the opportunity for the Gitxsan Nation to decide on LNG. “You don’t know when that window of opportunity is going to close. With the Southern Ute, they’ve put themselves in a position where they won’t have to rely on natural gas forever.” Valdez, who is part of

the executive of Red Willow Productions Ltd., a natural gas corporation owned by the Southern Ute, is adamant about ownership of any project going through traditional territory. “We have been overseeing all of these projects from the get go,” Valdez said. “Which has ensured regulations are better than the national standard.” There have been no issues with water contamination or adverse effects on the animal population regarding any Red Willow gas projects, Valdez said. “The U.S. government comes to us with their ideas and we have a good working relationship with them,” Valdez added. “We have been very successful because we got everything in writing as we went along, which is much different than what has gone on here in Canada so far.”

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filled jam pail, over the years that transitioned through plastic water filled rocks to the present day where kids enjoy learning the game with small sized easily handled and durable curling stones. They become become proficient in short order. The Smithers Lions Club has been supporting the event for the past four decades and has seen hundreds of kids in Smithers try their hand at the sport over the years. The Alpine Man, the signature statue at the east end of main street was purchased around 1973. It originally stood outside the Edeleweiss Motel in Rock Creek. After the motel burned down local Lion Andy Stalker traced the statue to the owner in Christina Lake

and purchased it on behalf of the Lions to donate to the town. After an adventerous trip back to Smithers and some refurbishment it was installed where it stands today, the signature symbol for Smithers. There are and continue to be many projects, worthwhile events and legacies that enjoy the generous support of the Smithers Lions Club. A club with a long heritage where member ship allows you to give back to the community. Being a Lion ensures you an entry into a group of ready made friends should you travel or move to other places, anywhere in the province, country or the world. To learn more about the Smithers Lions call 250.877.3351

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Karin Elfreide Thompson March 14, 1957 - September 23, 2013

Born in Oldenburg, Germany, Karin immigrated to Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada in July 1960. Daughter of successor Guenther and late Gerda Johannes of Summerland, BC and sister to Ursel Johannes-Roach of Cumberland, BC. Residing most of her life in Kitimat, Karin was an active member of the Kitimat 4-H Club and Minor Hockey League, receiving commendations for her roles as Manager of the REP hockey league and the success of Kitimat’s first 4-H fall fair by the MLA of Skeena. She had an overwhelming love and passion for her family, friends and all living creatures. She was a proud, loving Mother and Oma. Survived by four children, Guenther Tyrone Thompson of Kitimat with grandchild Aspen Sherwood Thompson; Matthew Alfred Roy Thompson of Calgary, AB; Norman Brett Thompson with grandchild Zalund Brett Thompson of Vernon, BC and Krista Merle Thompson of Toronto, ON. A private family service was held Sunday, September 29 in memorial of Karin.

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assembled FN dignitaries. The overall theme of industry and government proponents is there’s a window of opportunity which will close in three years. After that window closes B.C. natural gas will be worthless on the global market. Where are these estimates coming from? Will LNG cost more than it’s worth? I’m reminded of a quote, “It’s tough to predict anything, especially the future.” This quote is sourced to various people, but it rings very true considering the natural gas situation in B.C. right now. Place your bets wisely. Lives depend on it.

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Gitxsan youth Chelsie Shanoss, had the opportunity to travel to Victoria last week to an event called PowerShift, which was a series of workshops on re-indigenization and the effects of colonialism in Canada. Shanoss, 21, was in awe of the event and its overall message. “It just made me think about everything Canada stands for,” she said. “Now I want to spread that information as much as possible.” One workshop that stuck with Shanoss more than the others was run by Bambi Tait, also Gitxsan. “She showed everyone exactly what a broken family

was,” she said. “She gave everyone involved in the demonstration a role and removed some. Some she explained were gone due to substance abuse or other negative life decisions.” Shanoss made some important connections and is working on plans to organize youth events or possibly start a business where youth can go and feel safe if they need to, she said. “It would be a place for them to learn how to communicate and learn to trust others,” she said. “It’s tough for some to share with other people, especially when breaking the ice and stuff like that. It is too common around here for people to shy away from each other and I want to change that if I can.”

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Senior Engineering Technician The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Engineering Technician. This is a full-time regular unionized position with CUPE. General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Senior Engineering Technician is responsible to efficiently organize and coordinate the engineering work in the Development Services Department. Qualification Must Include: • a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or acceptable equivalent. • five (5) years senior experience in engineering technology in a municipal setting , including supervision of employees. May consider less experienced, but fully qualified candidates. • Considerable experience and proficiency in creating drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. • excellent working background in municipal infrastructure design, surveying, tendering, contract documents, construction administration, inspection, materials testing/ quality control, recording of as-built drawings, site safety, grant application writing, cost estimating and capital works planning. • excellent inter-personal skills in dealings with contractors, consultants, the public, owners, developers, utility company representatives, senior staff, municipal employees and other government employees. • proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and MS Office environment. • a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License • physically capable of fulfilling the required duties For complete details of this position, please request a job description from the Town by contacting the individual noted below or visit our website at www. smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:30 pm, Nov. 8, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Confidential: Competition #13-12 Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person. Electronic or incomplete applications cannot be accepted. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Temporary Airport Maintenance/Mechanic Operator I

The Town of Smithers is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Airport Maintenance/ Mechanic Operator I at the Smithers Regional Airport. The term of this position is November 1 to March 31, with the same incumbent returning each year. This position is responsible to the Airport Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for a variety of tasks and duties primarily related to maintenance and repair functions for airport runway, roadways, grounds, buildings and equipment. For a complete job description, including preferred qualifications, please refer to our website www.smithers.ca. The wage rate for this position is $27.58 per hour and is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1570. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter and resume outlining relevant qualifications, training and experience, three references, and a current Drivers Abstract, by 4:30 pm, October 25, 2013 to: Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Competition #13-11 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the above address. Electronic applications or incomplete applications cannot be accepted. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for a Part-time Client Resource Support Worker Mandate: To be the Frontline person to refer and assist clients Qualifications: • Grade 12 • Typing – minimum 45 wpm. • Minimum 2 yrs. Experience, certificate in Administration • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Basic knowledge of office equipment • Must have knowledge with Mac programs • Must have experience with youth • Must be a team player • Willing to submit to criminal Record Check • Must have a valid driver’s license • Punctuality • Prepare & set up meetings 17 hrs/wk @ $ 14.50 Send Resume to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director P. O. Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: (250) 847-5211 Fax: (250) 847-5144 DEADLINE: Oct. 25, 2013

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Help Wanted

SANDMAN INN Smithers

Looking for Full and Part time Managers. Available Immediately. Please apply in person or by email.

Sandman Inn

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Daddio’s FAMILY RESTAURANT SMITHERS, BC

Is now taking applications for

WAIT STAFF COOK

Please email your resume to daddios5@telus.net

Employment Childcare TERRACE Childcare Society is looking to hire an Early Childhood Educator for its 3-5 year old group daycare and an experienced society Manager. Prefer licensed ECEs but will consider those with related childcare training and experience. Email cover letter and resume to dwesterman2010@gmail.com or mail or drop off at 3425 Kalum St. Terrace BC V8G 2N8

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

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

Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for a Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Operating Principle: Clients, whether their needs are simple or complex, short or long term will receive timely, appropriate and effective assistance that respects and promotes their independence and self-determination within the limits of the available resources. This is a full time position (35 hrs wk), the successful candidate will: • Provide programs and services aimed at avoiding or reducing substance use and misuse • Provide a range of educational, activity based and counselling services in a variety of settings in individual, group and family formats • Assess client needs and develop and implement treatment plans • Provide follow-up, aftercare & continuing care • Provide culturally relevant services to Urban Aboriginal people • Be able to provide quarterly Service delivery reporting • Provide Advocacy • Comply with the requirements of the Criminal Records Review Act • Provide three references with contact numbers • Punctuality is mandatory • Must be a team player Salary: $ 21.00 with excellent benefits Qualifications: A post secondary degree or certificate in counselling or in another human service area. A minimum of three years counselling experience.. Excellent contract and file management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate and understanding and commitment to cultural competency and ensure cultural competency principles. Applicants must recognize our efforts to work better on behalf of the Society to ensure meaningful and effective services for our community while maintaining accountability and confidentiality. Closing Date: October 18, 2013 Please forward Cover letter and Resume to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

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Trades, Technical

Help Wanted

BAGGAGE handlers needed at the Smithers airport. Contact Dennis 250-877-1084.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Must be experienced and physically able to work in all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148 LINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALES & SERVICE located in beautiful Burns Lake, has an immediate opening for a Marine / Snowmobile Technician. Competitive wages & relocating allowance. Forward resume to attention Marco. Call: (250) 692-7045, (250) 251-7204 or Fax: (250) 692-7693 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced flat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended benefits & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext: 230

Trades, Technical

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; or Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

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FULL TIME HELP WANTED

Village of Hazelton EMPLOYMENT employment OPPORTUNITY opportunity

Power Sports Technicians/Mechanic Snowmobiles, ATVS and motorcycles

Wayside Service is accepting applications for an immediate opening in our service department for a mechanic. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ Experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Must be an enthusiast

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Help Wanted

Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TREATY MANAGER Reports to: TREATY CHIEF NEGOTIATOR The Treaty Manager contributes to the overall success of the organization by managing the Treaty program through effective information exchange, material collection and exchange, technical support to the Treaty Negotiators and prompt and effective communication about ongoing treaty issues to all interested parties, according to the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision, objectives, and strategic direction. The Treaty Manager manages the treaty budget and stays connected to community individuals to identify treaty issues and supports the treaty process. The Treaty Manager will work from the Woyenne Community and arrange to meet with Community members of Tachet, Ft. Babine, Pinkut Donalds Landing and Old Fort. Also, liaise and provide information and support to Executive Director, Treaty Negotiation team, and Chief & council. Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum, Business Administration Diploma with 4 years Management experience or equivalencies will be considered. â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge & experience with Financial and Program management. Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Negotiating, Decision-making, Computer / Internet Use, Supervision. Business writing skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge and understanding of land claims and self-government an asset. BCTC Process. â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding of Babine Carrier Culture an asset. Provide cover letter and resume to: Beatrice MacDonald Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 Deadline: October 21, 2013 ONLY THOSE SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

FINANCE FinAnCe ADMINISTRATION ADminiStrAtion CLERK ClerK

The Village of Hazelton has an immediate opening for a part-time (28 hours per week) )inanFe $dministration &lerk Finance Administration Clerk. 5eporting Reporting to the &hief Chief $dministration Administration 2fÂżFer Officer position will Ee be responsiEle responsible for : â&#x20AC;˘ $FFounts Accounts pa\aEle payable â&#x20AC;˘ Payroll â&#x20AC;˘ $FFounts reFeiYaEleadministration administrationincluding inFludingcreating Freating proFessing inYoiFes Accounts receivable andand processing invoices; Yerifying aFFuraFy approvals approYalsand andaccount aFFountcoding; Foding property FolleFtion verifying accuracy, property tax ta[ collection; utilityutility Eillings billings; Eusiness business liFensing licensing; ta[ation taxation and homeowner grants grants, supplier invoices, etc.; â&#x20AC;˘ Supplier etF general ledger, closing journal entries and supporting PreparinginYoiFes month-end â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing month-end general ledger, closing journal entries and supporting reconciliations; â&#x20AC;˘ reconciliations Preparing monthly and year-end financial statements as well as internal financial reports as directed; â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing monthly and year-end Âżnancial statements as well as internal Âżnancial â&#x20AC;˘ reports Posting as transactions directed for journals, ledgers and other records; Monitoring receipt of for payments creating â&#x20AC;˘ Posting transactions journals,and ledgers andbank otherdeposits; records Reconcilingreceipt expense claims andand credit card statements; â&#x20AC;˘ 0onitoring of payments creating Eank deposits Supporting and preparing documents annual audit and liaising with the auditor; â&#x20AC;˘ 5econciling e[pense claims and creditfor card statements Assisting theand Chief Administrative Officer with theaudit preparation, maintenance and â&#x20AC;˘ Supporting preparing documents for annual and liaising with the auditor analysis ofthe the&hief annual budget; â&#x20AC;˘ $ssisting $dministratiYe 2fÂżcer with the preparation, maintenance and â&#x20AC;˘ analysis Providingofcoverage in the absence of the Administrative Assistant the annual Eudget The preferred candidate will in possess the ability to $dministratiYe work quickly and effectively with limited â&#x20AC;˘ ProYiding coYerage the aEsence of the $ssistant supervision; ability and to recognize to seekand inputeffectiYely or direction The preferredthecandidate willjudgement possess the aEility to when work Tuickly withfrom limited asuperYision superior; the communicate with when a variety of internal external from theability aEilitytoand judgementeffectively to recognize to seek input and or direction contacts; andthe theaEility ability to to organize a workload effectively. a superior communicate effectiYely with a Yariety of internal and e[ternal The successful candidate completed: an accounting contacts and the aEility tohas organize a workload effectiYely diploma or a one year accounting towards a CA,has CGA or CMA plus yearsdiploma accounting or an The program successful candidate completed an several accounting or a experience one year accountequivalent combination education experience. Familiarity with Adagio and Paydirt ing program towards aof&$, &*$ orand &0$ plus seYeral years accounting e[perience or an accounting comEination software andofexperience in a municipal environment would be eTuiYalent educationworking and e[perience )amiliarity with $dagio andanPaydirt asset. accounting software and e[perience working in a municipal enYironment would Ee an asset to cross-train and and assistassist with administrative The successful successful candidate candidatewill willbeEeexpected e[pected to cross-train with administratiYe absence of the $dministratiYe Administrative $ssistant Assistant. functions and carry out those functions in the aEsence Status: Exempt Position Status ([empt Rate of Pay Pay: $20.00 per hour plus 2 12% in lieu of EeneÂżts benefits 5ate 2 Closing 'ate Date: October 2 , 25, 2 2013 &losing 2ctoEer Applications: Attention: &hief Chief Administrative Officer $pplications $ttention $dministratiYe 2fÂżcer Village of Hazelton PO P2 Box %o[ 40, , 4310 Field )ield Street Hazelton, BC %& V0J V - 1Y0 < administrator@hazelton.ca Fax )a[ (250) (2 ) 8428 2- 5152 2 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TREATY CHIEF NEGOTIATOR Reporting to: Lake Babine Nation Chief and Council Salary & Benefits Negotiable Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Secures negotiation mandates. â&#x20AC;˘ Sets up and prepares tripartite workplan for main table negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Prepares background and summary documents. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to draft position / interest papers for the Nation in consultation with the Lake Babine Nation membership and for on-going negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Directs and participates in side table negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Supervises contractors hired to support treaty development and negotiations; manages the Research team and develops individualized research plan and activities for each researcher. â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for the preparation of treaty negotiations budget and the strategic work plan for Treaty Negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains appropriate liaison with government departments, ministries, agencies, UNBC and other interested groups and individuals regarding the advancement of the Lake Babine Treaty developments. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a management integration plan with respect to services and programs in areas of governance and jurisdictional issues revolving around treaty developments. â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare and oversee funding proposals design to support the activities of the Treaty negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Prepares and implements a communications work plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Other Treaty Related Duties as directed by the Lake Babine Nation Chief and Council. Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum, Business Administration Degree/Diploma and / or completion of First Nation Studies program relating to Financial, Social and Health of First Nations; Qualifications and experience equivalencies will be considered. â&#x20AC;˘ Skills: Complex Negotiations, Decision-making, Effective Communication, Computer / Internet Use â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge and understanding of land claims and self-government an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of the BCTC and Process. Understanding of Babine Carrier Culture an asset. Provide cover letter & resume to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 21, 2013 ONLY THOSE SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

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The award-winning The Interior News is seeking an advertising/graphic designer to join our community newspapers’ production department.

Community Learning Services is seeking

Volunteer Literacy Tutors

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Education/Tutoring

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12 WEEKS Steps to Conscious Parenting Course is beginning soon. Limited to 10 people. Call Betty Lou Hunt at 250-877-3660 for more information and to register. Date to be determined.

ARE YOU thinking of tidying your house, but lack the time to do so? Why not call Margaret who is willing and ready to do it for you at a reasonable rate? She can be reached at 250-846-5376. Please call any time at your convenience.

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Merchandise for Sale BRAND NEW swivel recliner rocker light tweed fabric and color. $350 1 (250)847-3574

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You must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven open office environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

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Employment Trades, Technical

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Home Care

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Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley. w_vh@hotmail.com

Legal Services

Acreages for Sale $144,700 - $145,800

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Moving & Storage

Cleaning Services

RV STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE

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The Bulkley Valley Exhibition has RV storage space for rent.

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Contact the office at: 250-847-3816 or email bvfair@telus.net Applications available at www.bvfair.ca

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3 beautiful, 5+ acre lots for sale minutes from Smithers, just passed the airport. All lots have their own wells, approved sewage site and hydro to the property. Serious enquiries only please. Call Phil at 250-877-1196

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Open Houses

Open House Saturday, Oct. 19, 1-3 pm 259,500

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Real Estate Misc. for Sale

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Older 24â&#x20AC;? cook stove in gd. Perfect for cabin or apt. $50 Cybernet receiver & router $200 (250)847-5528

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

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 4 BDRM, 2 bath, expanded 1600 sq. ft. rancher on treed lot, remodeled, well maintained. $270,000. 4364 3rd Ave. 250-847-1404 or 250847-0035 5 BDRM, 2 bath house near Smithers Golf & Country Club, 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x125â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. $235,000. Leave msg 250-847-3033.

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Real Estate

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

Real Estate

Email: remaxbv@telus.net Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook. NEW LISTING

$209,000

NEW LISTING

$369,000

NEW LISTING

$399,500

NEW LISTING

$269,500

NEW LISTING

$225,000

NEW LISTING

$208,000

Lot B Gilbert Road

1873 Highland Road

1326 Willow Street, Telkwa

1072 Cedar Street

30000 Walcott Quick Road

DL 2291 Highway 16 West

• • • •

Magnificent property 33.36 acre Driftwood area Hudson Bay Mountain view Just minutes from Smithers

Peter Lund NEW LISTING

mls n231431

$284,500

5 acres, great view, drilled well 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, family rm, loft Carport, detached 24x26 shop www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers NEW LISTING

mls n231404

$409,900

Sunny 2 acres with 2 homes Huge 3 bay garage and boat house 4 bdrm, 2½ bath, 2668sf main house 2nd house great rental or for in-laws

Ron Lapadat

mls n231467

$79,900

NEW LISTING

Tidy rancher in popular wildwood 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, vaulted ceilings Landscaped yard with patio/deck www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n231491

$89,900

NEW LISTING

Affordable 160 acres Nice pastures, fencing, pond, creeks Drilled well, hydro, small log studio www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n231427

$18,000

NEW LISTING

Timbered ¼ section of land Zoned R-1, only part is ALR Mixture of tree species 20 min west of Smithers

Sandra Hinchliffe NEW PRICE

mls n231055

$268,000

5166 Nielson Road

3475 Simcoe Avenue

2055 Broadway, S Hazelton

2207 Omenica St, S Hazelton

3904 Railway Avenue

4321 Third Avenue

• • • •

Country home, 1080 sf, 2 bedroom Pristine setting 5 min to town Vaulted ceilings, rock fp, open design Detached sauna building

Charlie McClary

mls n231509

$34,000

NEW PRICE

3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres Heated kitchen floor, central vac Updates to flooring, lighting, paint 40x60 barn fenced, double carport

Karen Benson

mls n231260

$69,500

NEW PRICE

Quiet fully fenced yard Three bedrooms, one bedroom Full unfinished basement Beautiful view of Roche de Boule

Jantina Meints NEW PRICE

mls n231516

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Beautiful corner lot, fully fenced Basement entrance, large rec room Sundeck, view of Roche de Boule

Jantina Meints

$219,000

mls n231502

Handy man special Potential, affordable home 3 bdrms, 1½ bathrms, R-2 zoning Small fenced yard, alley access

Dave & Sonia

$309,500

mls n

Well kept 3 bedroom and den home Large 99 x 125 lot, great views New roof, high efficiency furnace www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n229090

$329,500

$249,500

#13 – 95 Laidlaw Road

2067 21st Ave, S Hazelton

Old Babine Lake Road

3910 Eleventh Avenue

24055 Walcott Road, Telkwa

1216 Hunter Avenue, Telkwa

• • • •

2 bedrooms, one bathroom Some recent renovations Large deck on side View of Hudson Bay Mountain

Jantina Meints

mls n227548

Spectacular view of Roche de Boule Private 3 lots, double wide mobile Close to park, appliances included Recent upgrades, newer windows

Jantina Meints

$379,500

mls n229010

238 acres, creek, legal access Borders crown land, view Established access www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$319,500

mls n230485

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms New gourmet kitchen Fireplace, woodstove Hot tub, 24x24 workshop

Donna Grudgfield

mls n230966

$575,000

5 acres, fenced for horses 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Garage, circular drive 2 sundeck, mountain views

Donna Grudgfield

$99,500

mls n227127

Hand hewn log home, riverfront .96 acre, level beach front 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Gourmet kitchen, lots of windows

Donna Grudgfield

mls n224956

$348,000

$329,000

1373 Cronin Place

4311 First Avenue

Francois Lake, Noralee Resort

Skillhorn Road, Telkwa

265 Kidd Road

7901 Highway W, Smithers

• • • •

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Quiet cul-de-sac, double garage Fenced back yard, mountain view 3 level contemporary home

Donna Grudgfield

mls n225942

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Huge kitchen, lots of windows Fenced, carport, storage shed Covered patio, suite potential

Donna Grudgfield

$385,000

mls n230970

8 cabin units, RV sites 15 acres with 1200’ frontage Operate the storage + restaurant Or lease it out & come for fishing

Leo Lubbers

$199,900

mls n4503723

5 acre lots, hydro, telephone avail. Level, good sunny exposure Good water and 60’ in the area www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$599,900

mls n

Great revenue property 5 rental homes $600 to $750 each 5 min from town, quiet rural area Contact realtor for details

Ron & Charlie

mls n229463

185 acre view location River access via crown land 4 bedrooms, den and office Mostly cleared, firewood,wild berries

Ron & Charlie

$129,900

$419,000

$315,000

mls n230434

1362 HB Mountain Road

2186 Riverside Drive

11861 & 11827 Hwy 16W

12454 Alder Road

3854 Proctor Road

3277 McLeod St, New Hazelton

• • • •

Fabulous 5 acre, country home 5 minutes to town, paved road High speed internet, natural gas Set up for horses & families

Ron Lapadat

mls n227448

Great small acreage and cabin Enjoy 3.36 acres in town Great for a small hobby farm Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$115,000

mls n230462

3000 sf, 4 bedroom, full basement + 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom modular Awesome glacier views, min to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$45,500

mls n229696

4 bedroom, private country home Vaults, skylights, hardwood, hot tub Fencing, greenhouse, out buildings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$215,000

mls n229055

4.73 acres, fenced for horses 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 24x36 workshop, pasture Beautiful views, close to town

Peter & Donna

$884,500

mls n228081

3014sf, 20 unit storage facility 1289sf rental/caretaker residence Great business/investment prospect Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n4505354

$47,900

$625,000

210 Prairie Road

Lot 4 Chestnut Crescent

21925 Kitseguecla Loop Rd

22909 Telkwa High Road

8535 Woodmere Road

#21 George Frtg Rd, Telkwa

• • • •

Large building lot Ski in, ski out Private with a view Located in Prairie Cabin Colony

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n230746

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

¼ acre lot Sunny and great view Great location Municipal sewer and water

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

mls n228370

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

Extremely well kept 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 4.25 park like acres Country charm

Sandra Hinchliffe

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n227088

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

Spectacular 116 acre river property 1760 sq ft home and guest home 70acres treed, 40acres open meadow Terraced ½ mile riverfront w cottage

Charlie McClary

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

mls n211449

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

230 acre Woodmere Ranch 1600sf 3 bdrm rancher, yr round crk 130 cropland, 100 acre pasture Cattle, sheep, poultry, market garden

Charlie McClary

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n4505943

Check out this great opportunity Affordable living Great location on the Bulkley River 5 minutes East of Telkwa

Kiesha Matthews

Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Annual Chamber Business Awards Saturday, October 19th • 6:30 pm Hudson Bay Lodge TiCkeTs: $28 Available at the Chamber office.

mls n229687

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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