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Omineca Express A boil water advisory lasted from Saturday until Wednesday, October 16 for residents in the Northside Water Services area of Vanderhoof. This was a result of one sample containing Escherichia coli contaminants, a harmful bacteria commonly found in the intestines. Because of the long weekend, the sample couldn’t be tested at the Vancouver lab until Tuesday, which meant that the 200 customers as well as hospital residents lived on boiled water for several days. “It seems to be most likely a sampler error,” said Wesley Manwaring of Northside Water Services (NWS). “It was just one sample taken so there was nothing to compare with at the time and being closed on the weekend of course Murphy’s law will come into effect.” The samples were sent out on Monday evening and didn’t return until Wednesday afternoon at which time NWS informed residents that all was well. “[They] took a long time to get the results but yeah all seven samples that we sent in for the retest came back clean,” said Manwaring. “It was the lowest count you could get for a positive count. Maybe a finger got too close to the bottle or was touching the top of the bottle. Just somewhere in between here and the lab I guess it got contaminated.” Most of Vanderhoof uses the districts water service so they were unaffected by the advisory.
Vanderhoof children kindergarten to grade four entered a draw to become “Fire Chief of the Day” during Fire Prevention Week October 6-12 and Callum Johnny from McLeod Elementary School had his name drawn. Johnny, and his mom, rode around town in the fire truck, visited the fire hall and had lunch all while hanging out with Fire Chief Joe Pacheco.
Honorary citizens award Sam Redding Omineca Express The District of Vanderhoof is looking into creating a system of awards that would give recognition to members of the community of anyone outside the district who deserves recognition for their work. Vanderhoof council members have
been discussing for several weeks now on the options available for a Honorary Citizen award. There are several choices available which change the wording to Freeman of the City or an individual is given the keys to the city but the meaning remains the same. “We just want a way to show recognition to people in the community that do significant things for the town,” said Gerry Thiessen, mayor of Vanderhoof.
This award is something brand new, no such award has ever existed in the district. Some of the options discussed have, along with a physical award in the form of a plaque or trophy of some kind, the ability to vote on district decisions the same as any citizen of Vanderhoof can. Vanderhoof councillors have yet to finalize the award in any form but are expected to make a decision in the next couple months.
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Express Waste Reduction Week Submitted Every year, a coalition of non-governmental environment groups from across Canada come together to organize Waste Reduction Week. This year, Waste Reduction Week runs from October 21 – 27 and Vanderhoof’s local waste reduction group, the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative, wants you to take part! Did you know that nearly 75% of everything that we throw out can be reused, composted, recycled, or diverted from the landfill in some other way? Waste Reduction Week is about becoming aware of how much waste we produce and working to minimize that number through simple choices like refusing to buy heavily packaged products, composting food waste, recycling, and reusing or repairing things that you purchase instead of discarding them. This year, to celebrate Waste Reduction Week and come up with new ideas to minimize waste, the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative has issued a challenge to the Mayor and Councillors to see who can produce the least amount of waste in one week. From October 21 to October 28, several Council members will be keeping all of their garbage with them and
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working to find as many ways as possible to reduce the amount of garbage they create. At the end of the week, the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative will weigh the garbage buckets and declare a winner. If you see a member of Council around town, be sure to ask them how the challenge is going. We also encourage you to take the challenge as well – how little garbage can you create in a week? Challenge your friends and family members, compare your results to those of Council, share your waste reduction ideas with others, and help us to create a greener Vanderhoof together!
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RCMP gets new patrol car Residents may have seen a new sporty looking patrol car on the streets of Vanderhoof, the new 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. Vanderhoof is the only town in the North District to receive the new model now that Crown Victoria’s are no longer rolling off the assembly. The Taurus, or Police Interceptor Sedan as it’s being called, replaced one of the older models of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that was getting a little old to maintain. After a certain amount of kilometres it becomes more worth it to just upgrade. Constable Wade Harvey picked up the specially made Taurus from Prince George on October 10.
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Constable Antonio Dimaggio with the new Interceptor. “It’s definitely aggressive looking,” said Harvey. “Everyone has been kinda keen to test her out.”
The classic ‘Crown Vic’ is no longer being produced, as of September 2011. Prince George will soon be replacing
some of their vehicles but as of press time, Vanderhoof remains the first and only town in the north with the new model.
NVSS Food Drive Have you ever wanted to help out your community but didn’t know how or where to start? Students from Nechako Valley Secondary School are putting on a food drive project this school semester and our first campaign starts this Halloween at the pumpkin walk. We will be having a table set up in one of the campsites
during the pumpkin walk on October 31st to give back to our community. We will be accepting any canned goods or non perishable food items to donate to NeighborLink at the end of the school semester. We will also be handing out candy and chocolates in thanks for your donation. Your support and donations would be greatly
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The next day, when the grade four and five students arrived, the sixes and sevens taught them everything they had learned, along with a fly-fishing lesson from Mr. Holloway, dissection of a salmon by a fisheries and oceans biologist and an insect presentation from Dr. Devos. Overall, we learned that everything is connected from the small-
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On October 9, grade six and seven students from Sinkut View Elementary boarded the bus on their way to Stellaquo River. This year’s theme was ‘Everything is Connected’ and the students were challenged to find biotic and abiotic organisms, scavengers, decomposers, producers and consumers, as well as sketching multiple plants and animals.
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During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 - 12th, Fire Chief Pacheco attended each Elementary School and gave fire prevention speeches. An entry box for the “Fire Chief of the Day” contest was left at each school. Callum Johnny from W.L. McLeod was the winner. On Oct. 11th, Callum spent time with Chief Pacheco touring the Vanderhoof Fire Hall, learning about firefighting equipment and the fire engines.
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Small businesses, heart of the community Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities. They support families and keep local economies strong. The owners are parents, coaches and volunteers who make a difference every day. October is Small Business Month - our chance to recognize the tremendous contributions that small businesses make. Across B.C., 98 per cent of businesses are small businesses and more than a million British Columbians work for them. It takes courage, energy and dedication to run a small business. I know the challenges from running my own business for 21 years and from my time with the BC Chamber of Commerce and the North Vancouver Chamber. That’s why, as Minister of State, I am working hard to make B.C. the most small-business friendly jurisdiction in Canada. It’s why we’re continuing to cut red tape and boost the small business share of government contracts by 20 per cent. It’s also why government has already cut the small
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HOW CANADA’S AGING POPULATION COULD HURT BUSINESSES—AND HELP THEM We all know Canada’s population is aging. But how will changing demographics affect your business? First, the good news. Aging consumers have different buying habits, so that means opportunities if you’re creative. The bad news is that as baby boomers retire, many businesses will face labour shortages because not enough younger workers will be around to take their place. Either way, businesses that don’t adapt to the reality of the aging population could face severe challenges and are going to miss opportunities, says Pierre Cléroux, Chief Economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). The impacts are already being felt in some sectors and regions where businesses are struggling to
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find younger employees to replace retiring boomers. “If we don’t manage our labour force according to the new trends, it’s going to be difficult for businesses to be successful,” Cléroux says. Retain older employees In the next 20 years, the median age of Canadians is expected to rise to 45, up from 26 in 1991, Statistics Canada projects. Twenty years ago, nearly two people entered the labour force for every person nearing retirement. Today, the ratio is one to one, and it is expected to drop further. Happily, Cléroux says entrepreneurs can take steps to adapt—and even find opportunities by reviewing how to adapt products and services to an older consumer’s needs.
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Boomers and your business From page 5 Les MacIntyre is a firm believer in retaining older employees to make up for a shortage of younger workers at his company, Superport Marine Services. He has no mandatory retirement age and offers retirees flexible, part-time and temporary jobs. He also pairs them with younger workers to pass on skills. “Those guys pick up a wealth of expertise. The retired guys have the patience to pass on that knowledge. They bring a lifetime of skill,” he says.
MacIntyre also works hard to foster a positive workplace culture so retirees are eager to come back. “I try to instill a stimulating and satisfying workplace so they enjoy working here and I have a high retention rate.” Immigrants are key Another solution is immigration, which has always been important in addressing labour shortages in Canada, Cléroux says. That role will grow: 20 years from now, 32% of the labour force will have been born out-
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NOT SELLING ONLINE YET? HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD. E-commerce is revolutionizing the way Canadians do business, but Canadian entrepreneurs are missing out. Just 10% of small businesses were selling online last year, Statistics Canada says. Meanwhile, Canadian consumers spent an estimated $21 billion on online purchases last year, up nearly 30% in just two years, according to research firm eMarketer. “The world is moving toward this type of commerce,” says Anita Bezeau, Assistant Vice President, Information and Communication Technology Solutions at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). “Canadians are online, but Canadian businesses aren’t there. The result is Canadian consumers are buying online from the U.S. and other countries.” Get your feet wet The good news: It’s never been easier or cheaper to get started in ecommerce. No longer do businesses need to invest huge sums in an ecommerce website. You can create a sales-ready site with no programming knowledge using free services such as OpenCart and PrestaShop, or inexpensive providers such as Shopify and eBay Stores. These sites come with an online shopping cart, product catalogues and the ability to pay via credit cards or other methods, such as PayPal. Also included are options for customer reviews and feedback, and data on your sales to help you track performance. “If you know how to use e-mail, you can build an e-commerce site in 15 minutes,” says Harley Finkelstein, Chief Platform Officer at Shopify, a leading e-commerce website provider. E-commerce can level the playing field for small businesses, includ-
ing those in small towns, Finkelstein notes. Online sales allow you to punch far above your weight in attracting customers. With a welldesigned website, a small business can reach as many people online as a much larger company. Plus, your site can be seen worldwide 24 hours a day, and internet marketing tends to be cheaper than traditional methods. “The Internet has democratized entrepreneurship,” Finkelstein adds. “Thanks to the Internet, I think the future of commerce belongs to small businesses.” Another advantage: Ecommerce lets businesses test products and marketing approaches at little cost, while getting quick feedback from potential customers. The online advantage Unlike a bricks-and-mortar store, where you might be stuck with the same product display for months because of the investment, an e-commerce site can be changed for free in minutes to include new products or a different look, Finkelstein says. You can then quickly check your web traffic data to see how clients are responding to your changes. E-commerce allows the kind of trial and error that entrepreneurs often need to do before succeeding, Finkelstein says. “One of the advantages of online sales is you can pivot quickly.” Bezeau agrees: “The cost of entry is very low. The Internet allows you to try and fail and learn.” Selling over the Internet helps streamline order processing, reducing costs and errors, Bezeau adds. And it offers businesses a “huge competitive edge” because of the convenience of online ordering, she says. “The more convenience you create for clients, the more they’ll stick with your business.”
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HOW A WEBSITE MAKEOVER CAN HELP CANADIAN COMPANIES SOAR In a few short years, the Internet has become indispensable for business. Today, a website is a vital tool for many companies. However, Canadian entrepreneurs lag in using the Internet to boost sales and reach customers. Only 40% of small businesses in Canada had a website in 2012, according to Statistics Canada. And even those with a website often don’t use it effectively. It means Canadian businesses are missing out on huge opportunities, says Michel Bergeron, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs, at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). “This is how customers find products and services today, when more than 50% of the purchasing decision process takes place online. A website is your digital storefront and lets you showcase your products 24 hours a day to a worldwide market.” An Internet presence is important even if your business isn’t planning to sell anything online, Bergeron explains. Your customers may still look for your website or social media page to check your opening hours, contact information and products. Start with a plan To get started, step back and create an online strategy for your website, Bergeron suggests. It doesn’t have to be fancy or incredibly detailed. The idea is to sit with key staff and hammer out your website’s goals, target audience and key messages. Social media pages also let companies promote themselves with no upfront cost. Make sure your site is aligned with your online strategy and tells visitors the essentials of your business—what your company does, what your main
products are, and what makes you special. Also, prominently display your contact info and a “call to action”— for example, a button or pop-up that invites visitors to call you or sign up for a newsletter. “As you become more sophisticated, you can expand your site and add content,” Bergeron says. If you use one of the free or low-cost website design services, it’s easy and cheap to test different layouts, photos and text to see what gets the best reaction from web visitors, he adds. “That’s why digital marketing is so powerful. It gives you great tools to measure, learn and optimize.” Website makeover George Tsopeis says a website makeover helped his employer, Zenith Jet, boost annual sales growth from single digits to double digits. Zenith Jet is a Canadian aviation services consulting company whose customers are almost all outside the country. They often get their first impression of the company from Zenith Jet’s website. But the company’s site was bland and dated. It was bogged down with too much text, but gave only sparse details about Zenith’s services. The company hired a website design firm to improve its site and then brought in a web consultant to help develop a strategy for getting more prospective clients to visit the site. The result: a new site with a clean, sharp look. Stunning aerial photos pull in visitors on every webpage and underline the fact that Zenith is in the airplane business. The redesign made it easier to quickly find information with a minimum of scrolling and clicking. Zenith’s contact details are prominently displayed on every webpage. Sprinkled throughout the new site are so-called keywords—terms that
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B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The release of the B.C. government’s detailed study into oil spill response capability off the West Coast created the usual brief wave of media shock and horror. This just in! If crude oil spilled in the Dixon Entrance, the stormtossed sea lane north of Haida Gwaii, the combined resources of Canadian and U.S. containment and collection response could only recover an estimated four per cent of it. And that’s in the summer! The winter recovery rate would be more like three per cent. Talk radio and website headlines set the narrative in minutes. How could anyone even consider running oil tankers through that pristine B.C. coastal area? It’s crazy! Here’s the big fact clearly stated in the study by U.S.-based Nuka Research and Planning Group, and ignored by most of the media and public. There are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year. It’s been going on since Alaska North Slope crude was developed in the 1970s. Six of the seven oil spill simulations run by Nuka are based on Alaska crude, because that’s overwhelmingly what has been shipped along B.C.’s North Coast for 40 years. This lack of crude oil spill response capability has existed the entire time, without a whisper of protest or media attention, even after the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster near the oil’s point of origin. The current narrative, hammered home by U.S.-controlled environmental groups and their aboriginal partners in the “Great Bear Rainforest,” is that only Canadian oil is a threat. How much Alaska crude is shipped down the B.C. coast? According to Nuka’s analysis, it’s currently about 38 million cubic metres each year. That’s enough to fill B.C. Place stadium to the roof – 15 times. The Sierra-Greenpeace-ForestEthics-Dogwood gang, a sort of billionaire-bankrolled green Team America, has worked hard to promote the falsehood that “tar sands” oil is vastly worse than that nice fair-trade Alaska stuff. Their claims about acidity and abrasiveness of diluted bitumen didn’t hold up, and it’s still hotly contested whether the heavy oil in diluted bitumen would float, emulsify or sink in actual sea conditions. When the federal government announced a study to determine what spilled bitumen would do in North Coast waters, that too was attacked by the Green Party as a secret scheme to prop up Enbridge’s pipeline proposal. So it’s a scandal when you don’t know the answers, and it’s a scandal when you try to find them. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Sam Redding newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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Another question that gets little attention is whether it’s better for spilled oil to sink rather than wash up on beaches. Crude oil is, if you’ll pardon the expression, organic. Spills produce a huge spike in oil-eating bacteria that leads to an increase in fish populations at a certain stage. This was documented in a 1994 book called ‘Degrees of Disaster’, written by an expert who stayed on in Valdez for four years, long after the TV cameras and grandstanding politicians went home. Victoria-based Dogwood seized on a 2012 Nuka
study done for the Haisla Nation at Kitimat, which found that in ocean conditions that are present more than half of the time, there would be no immediate way to respond to a spill at sea. Dogwood’s “no tankers campaign director” hinted that this information was intentionally left out of the B.C. government study, and the media ate it up. No tankers? Better check again. Dogwood’s mission is clearly not to protect the B.C. coast from oil spills. If it were, they would be protesting the ongoing risk from Alaska tankers.
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Compliments to your students from a recent visit to our community of Hope, B.C.
Tonight while grabbing a coffee from our local shop the Blue Moose I witnessed a group of students from Vanderhoof stopped in Hope B.C. apparently coming back from some sort of “We Day” celebration. I gathered through eavesdropping that they were students from Vanderhoof. Their behavior was exceptional and each and every one of them are great ambassadors for your community.
I was impressed with their attitude and generosity. One student was rather generous to tip the service personnel at the Blue Moose with a $25 tip. The staff member said to the student this must be some sort of mistake, the student said no I did it on purpose, the service and drink was perfect. I was very impressed with the character of the entire group so much that I wanted to let you know. Vanderhoof must be a pretty nice place to visit! -Riley Forman, Connect Media
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From page 11 The work crew is funded through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) and is run by a coordinator that oversees the clients who are working, doing the odd jobs that community members call in requests to be done. The mobile work crew is best known for their busy seasoncutting and delivering cords of firewood. The crew provides Operation Trackshoes in Victoria individuals like Glen the opportunity to work under full supervision of the staff member, who is hired by Nechako Valley Community Services through the funding from CLBC. Without this funding, people like Glen The War Amps would not be able to fully participate in their rights years to employment, community involvement and the 1918-2013 right to earn a living. We look forward to our vacation times away The War Amps from work, and this is just the same for the clients legacy of in the CLBC program. NVCSS operates two resi“amputees dential group homes for adults with developmental helping disabilities and various community inclusion proamputees” grams. The individuals from the residences particicontinues, pate in the Mobile Work Crew as do those who live thanks to public independently or semi-independently that are funded support of through CLBC. Last summer for a vacation, the clithe Key Tag ents travelled down to Victoria to attend “Operation and Address Trackshoes,” a track and field event specifically for Label Service. individuals with disabilities. The clients had so much Elizabeth and Annelise fun at this event, meeting other people from around the province, seeing the lower mainland, and gathering ribbons and awards, that when asked if they would like to go again next year, the immediate response was, “YES!” As NVCSS is a not for profit Order key tags and address labels at: organization, the funds for the event must be fundThe War Amps raised in advance- a cost of approximately ten thousand dollars to cover travel, hotels and twenty four 1 800 250-3030 hour staff supervision for the five day trip. waramps.ca This summer the individuals currently in the CLBC program at NVCSS fundraised at the AirCharitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 show this past August by selling hotdogs and pop. The Airshow committee was supportive in ensur-
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Airshow volunteers are one more day closer to that pay CLBC program, Trackshoes or what cheque they’ve respectively earned. the MWC can do for you, please refer The CLBC Program at Nechako Val- to their website www.nvcss.ca or call ley Community Services thanks those NVCSS at 250.567.9205 who support our clients with work Permission to use Glen Miller in and with daily community involve- the article attained by Joyce Miller, ment. For more information about the mother, October 10, 2013.
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ing the clients were set up and ready to sell their items that were generously donated by the local Vanderhoof Coop, and be part of the community theme that the committee was striving for. This collaboration was a success and the airshow was a great hit, impressing the public and supporting local small businesses and organizations. The Mobile Work collected a large donation of bottles from New Gold with the funds going towards Operation Trackshoes. It may look like a pop bottle to some; but when collected, that simple bottle can pay for a client’s employment for the day, the staff to support them, and the remaining money goes into the vacation fund. It is rewarding to see people like Glen come to work with that big smile on his face, and be ready to be part of this community, ready to earn his keep, ready to work his way to that vacation next summer. It is also rewarding to see the community contribute to the MWC by requesting their service and supporting the clients and NVCSS’s mission to enhance independence and confidence for them. The clients still have a long way to go with their fundraising for this years’ Trackshoes, but they are determined to make it there. Next time you toss that log onto the fire that was purchased from the MWC, think of what that log represents, and who it is supporting; people like Glen, who have worked hard to split that wood, load it up, and deliver it. At the end of the day, they are satisfied with their hard work and with knowing they
Healthy Halloween? As a child, Halloween was the best time of year. Free treats, lots of fun, and staying out after dark (with proper supervision). Since having a child of my own I have begun to question the sugar coma induction in the abundance of candy that is Halloween. Cavities and obesity rates are rising, nearly tripling since a generation ago. On average a child collects anywhere between 3,500 to 7,000 calories worth of candy in a single night. The problem really lies in making sure it isn’t consumed in a night, the key is moderation! Some Halloween pointers! · Eat before going out to trick-or-treat and they may eat fewer treats afterwards or along the way · Bring some healthy treats to snack on during the running around · Add some fun work outs into the trick or treating – walk them, don’t drive. Jumping over cracks, jumping jacks down the walkway, try using some pedometers and have children see who takes the most steps. · If you are giving out treats. Consider giving out healthy snacks like pretzels, fruit leather or even consider giving out toys like play-doh, glow sticks, tattoos, stickers, etc. · Buy the treats that you like least and you will be less likely to consume them all before handing them out · Consider going through your candy stash, and setting aside some of the pile for donating to some to places like the Woman’s Emergency Shelter or NeighbourLink etc. · Limit the amounts of candy eaten daily, freeze the rest and remove some as needed, it may be enjoyed for possibly months to come. Be certain to wear visible clothing, dress for the weather. As a driver be wary of children running on the streets. Please be mindful of your children and the streets, especially where there are no sidewalks or well lit areas. Be safe and have a fun memorable Halloween. HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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Aqua Van in Vanderhoof A mobile aquarium visited schools in the district last week to give kids a chance to see and hold different sea creatures. The Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan program has been running for the last 20 years. They travel to remote locations to visit students who don’t normally get to see animals that live in the ocean. They came to visit Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary school and Mapes
elementary last week and Prairiedale Elementary was able to bring all of their students as well. Lydia Gibson is the Operations Leader for the Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan. “We want to hopefully inspire [students] to become stewards of our environment and really care a b o u t conservation around where we live,” she said. “Students get the opportunity to have hands-on experience touching different live animals. “It’s kind of cool because depending on the certain areas we visit, kids may have seen or heard of these things before and they’re so excited that the water is salty and these things
are moving, I think that’s the best part, the excitement we get.” The presentation varies depending on the size of the school, with larger groups it’s more difficult so they have a lot of different props like shark teeth, whale jaws, seal fur and other items. They provide an interac-
tive learning experience. On this trip they brought sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, sea anemones and a lot of intertidal species which, Lydia said, do much better traveling around in a truck than some species. “It’s quite a unique vehicle,” said Lydia. “We are one of the only places in the world that travels to the extent that we do with our mobile aquarium, so we’re constantly encountering new problems.”
The truck broke down on the drive to Burns Lake but luckily truckers along the road made sure there was a tow truck to pick them up in the fog in the middle of the night.
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The art of children’s rights The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child is on display in a series of digital designs by Chenoa Goa in the Vanderhoof Public Library. Chenoa Goa is an artist currently residing in Vancouver but not long ago she called Vanderhoof home. Her latest work is a series she was commissioned to create in order to illustrate the Rights of the Child and especially promote those rights for Aboriginal children. “Because they really want to educate children and let them know what their rights are, they decided to do it in a series of posters,” said Goa. “So each poster represents whichever right the artist is working on.” Originally it was going to be several artists working on them but some artists couldn’t finish them on time and Goa took up the slack. Most of Goa’s artwork has followed a certain kind of style, she uses purely digital tools to create most of her works. This is a natural evolution from being commissioned to create art for companies like Lululemon or Starbucks where they want her to use the same style but she can’t display those pieces because of company policy. “I decided that I liked the style that a lot of these companies were asking me to do,” said Goa. “So I just decided to really focus on that Artist Chenoa Goa and her dog Lucy. style in my portpholios just so it can be more consistent. Just so I Chenoa has a few of her works in the don’t end up doing stuff that I don’t want to do.” Vanderhoof Public Library that will be Back in 1989 the UN and Canada decided to sign the treaty on display until November 30. which Goa has illustrated. The only nations in the U.N. that haven’t ratified it are Somalia, South Sudan and the United States. Somalia’s ministers have plans to ratify it. ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS 899 Vanderhoof Squadron Goa’s work can be found in the Vanderhoof Public Library until November 30 and more of her work can be invites all boys and girls found on her website onedove.ca.
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Kings, Queens and Emperors Sam Redding Omineca Express The Northern Orchestra performed in Vanderhoof on Sunday, October 20 with special guest Robert Silverman on piano. Gordon Lucas, conductor for the Northern Orchestra, explained the significance of the performance which were all royal pieces pertaining to emperors and kings. Lucas declared that pianist Silverman should be considered royalty and that the small auditorium in NVSS had never seen anything like what he was about to play. Lucas has known Silverman for close to 40 years, ever since Silverman taught at UBC. Silverman, 75, has been playing for most of his life and it shows in his quick but fluid movements during the Emperor Concerto. He strives to produce music that is as close as possible
to the source material that he can get it. Which he said is extremely difficult to do. “It’s one of the greatest of Beethoven’s works,” said Silverman before his performance of the Emperor Concerto. “It’s very heroic and magisterial and I love it. It has everything that Beethoven is known for, his ability to communicate with his audience, to dazzle them, he knows how to compose wonderfully. I’ll be looking forward to doing it.” The first half of the performance was all about the Northern Orchestra with pieces by composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederich Handel. Each piece was a royal waltz or a minuet or something that brought to mind majesty and old royalty. Arianne Nelles, flutist, could be heard well before Lucas pointed her out and said she was an anchor because her playing of the flute was so
perfect. Her notes could be heard clear and above the rest of the orchestra, especially during her solo portions on Bach’s Suite #2 for Orchestra. Lucas also took care to point out several of his other performers including Jonathan Schultz on violin who will be playing all of the Four Seasons of Vivaldi for their performance in December. A feat Lucas has never had a student do before.
The second half of the show was all about Silverman and his performance on piano with the orchestra. “I think a musician has a very deep seated need to create music and a performer needs an audience,” said Silverman. “Especially with classical music in these times. I feel I have a mission to convey its power and excellence and its ability to move you and that’s what I try to do.”
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Operation Christmas child Submitted Norma Hoy Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations world wide through giftfilled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. You can get involved by packing a shoe box gift. This basic container has, since 1993, become a welcome surprise at Christmas and also a symbol and demonstration of caring and basic humanity. These boxes will go to children who normally wouldn’t receive a gift at Christmas. This year boxes filled from Canada will go to children in Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uruguay, and Venezuela (listed destination countries are subject to change). Selecting items and filling a box is an activity that parents can do with their children. Plastic, reusable containers are
recommended for packing your shoebox gift. The boxes should be filled with a variety of items. Please remember to give $7 or more per box to cover project costs, including shipping. It is requested that you do not seal your boxes so that the workers in Calgary can check the contents to make sure everything in it meets customs requirements. They also need to get in the box to retrieve the money you have provided to help offset shipping costs. Further information about Operation Christmas Child, a list of suggested items for inclusion in the shoeboxes, how to pack, label and seal the boxes is available at http://www. smaritanspurse.ca. This year we do not have a drop off centre in Fort St. James with the loss of the Greyhound Bus Service. If you pack a shoebox you will need to get it to Greyhound Bus Lines in Vanderhoof or Prince George before Nov. 24, 2013. A great option is to pack a virtual shoebox online-go to wwwpackabox. ca. The cost is $37.00.
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Cross Country Zones Sam Redding Omineca Express The NVSS runners had a great day on Saturday, the weather was cool but that just put the athletes into peak performance. “I knew it’d be close,” said Brian Nemethy, coach for NVSS and North Central Zone rep. “It was very exciting overall. All the teams and every runner stepped right up. Every single person ran faster than their time four weeks ago.” The NVSS girls team won by two points and thus won their fifth title in five years. The boys team won by seven points which is their second title in three years. The first girl to cross the finish line was Olivia Baptiste from Quesnel Junior Secondary school, she finished in 16 minutes 8 seconds. The first girl from NVSS was Anika Wallace who ran so well she
beat her previous time by two minutes. Her parents and teammates were incredibly proud. The first boy to cross was Alexander Nemethy from Nechako Valley Secondary school making this the second time that Alexander has won the Individual Zone Title in two years. He finished in 22 minutes flat. It was nerve wracking for Brian Nemethy, to watch the teams get closer and closer to each other before the NVSS victory. Nemethy said the big thing was when one of the girl runners who was injured a few weeks back pushed through and kept ahead of two College Heights girls which ensured the win for the NVSS girls team. The runners are now getting ready for the Provincials in Langley on November 2. Top ten girls overall: 1-Olivia Baptiste from Quesnel Junior Secondary
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performing the tests. COME TO THE PUMPKIN “PAP”TCH. If it’s time for your Pap test or you’re overdue, join us at our Pumkin “Pap”tch. Have a Pap test performed by a female doctor and browse through cancer prevention brochures. Call the Omineca Medical Clinic and book your test today. Call 250-567-2201. Press ‘0’ for the operator and ask to be a part of the October 29, 2013, Pap Clinic. This Pap Picnic is being held in an effort to reduce cervical cancer rates in BC women in general and in Vanderhoof and surrounding communities in particular. Be an empowered woman! Have a regular Pap test as part of your self-care routine. The recommended schedule for Pap testing for women aged 21 to 69 years is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor. *** VANDERHOOF CRIME WATCH PATROL...will be holding their Annual General Meeting November 6th, 2013 at 7pm in our meeting hall. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcomes. For more information call 250-5679037. *** ADULT BADMINTON...every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR... looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.... Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training
and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of
Milt England
on September 24, 2013. Dad was born in SK to Bill & Lena in 1938. He is predeceased both by his parents and the love of his life, Fran. Missing him muchly are his sister Babs, and his children with their spouses; Terri & Colin, Mike & Dana. Dad retired as Woods Manager from Canfor Prince George in 1995 and spent his retirement in Burnaby. There were adventures to Mexico & Australia with his travelling buddy Marj. There will be an informal (because Dad disliked formality) gathering of family, friends and colleagues, October 26, 2013, between 1 and 4 PM at the Malcolm McLeod Memorial Park located at 6355 Bendixon Road in Prince George, BC. All are welcome to come and reminisce with us. Arline Ahlm April 15, 1932 October 2, 2013 Arline was born in Vanderhoof, April 15, 1932 to and Loretta to Carol Carl and Lund. She worked at St. John Hospital from the age of 13 until she married Bud Ahlm on September 1, 1951. Arline did the bookkeeping for their business, Bud’s Electric until it was sold in 1973. Arline had many hobbies. She was an avid gardner, loved knitting for her grandchildren, and enjoyed a friendly game of bridge. Arline enjoyed the times spent at the cabin with family and friends. Arline passed away peacefully at home October 2, 2013. Mom (Grandma) you have created so many wonderful memories for us to hold on to. You will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Arline is survived by: Daughters, Karen (Cliff) Manning, Clare ( Ron) Goodland. Grandchildren, Candice (Norm) Giesbrecht, Matthew Goodland, Jeanette (Kenton) Puttick, Janelle Manning, Ron Manning. Great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kaimi, & Kiya Giesbrecht, Kadence & Judah Puttick. Brothers, Joe (Vi) Lund, Jim Steinberg and Walter Steinberg. Special thanks to Dr. Campbell, Dr. Dhillon and Chona for the extraordinary care given to Mom. Thanks to Heather and Nikki for your support and guidance. To our friends and family, thank you for helping in our time of loss.
DELEGATED SOCIAL WORKER FULL TIME • BURNS LAKE, BC
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a Delegated Social Worker to join the Child and Family Service Program in Burns Lake. This is an exciting opportunity to engage aboriginal children, youth and families in building a healthy and positive future. In this newly created position you will be responsible for providing delegated child welfare services to Carrier Sekani members in the Burns Lake area. You work closely with other agency staff, community partners and MCFD to deliver culturally appropriate, holistic and integrated supports under the Child Family and Community Services Act to children and youth, families, and foster parents. The successful applicant will be required to attend and complete Caring for First Nations Society Delegation Training. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Degree in Social Work or other related discipline KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Provides support and guardianship service to aboriginal children and youth in care • Collaboratively plans for children in care with families, band members and other community partners • Recruits, screens, studies and trains foster parent applicants; manages residential resource contracts • Supports approved foster parents to meet the needs of children and youth in care • Liaises with community wellness teams and MCFD to support planning and provision of voluntary support services to families • Works in partnership with other agency staff and programs to coordinate service delivery Travel is required, access to a personal vehicle adequate for business use is necessary. Proof of education, other credentials, a valid Drivers’ License, and a clear Criminal Record Check will be requested from the successful applicant. To learn more, visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send a cover letter with your resume to hr@csfs.org. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
(See Website for Background: www.ptpasep.ca)
IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PRINCE GEORGE) Qualifications: • At least three (3) years Supervisory Experience. • A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in: Trades and Workplace Training, Continuing and Adult Education, Training and/or Employment Counselling, Counselling and Helping Professions. • Proven Administrative Skills to manage, assess and report demographic and financial information to support decisions related to client training and employment. • Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills. • BC Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willingness to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons. • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and motivate staff to meet specific performance objectives within specific deadlines and budgets. • Experience with First Nation communities, culture and protocols. JOB COACH (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) Qualifications: • At least three (5) years of experience working with First Nations at the Band and Community level. • A combination of experience and/or Post-Secondary Education in one or more of the following areas: Education, Trades and Workplace Training, Adult and Community Education, Training and Employment Counselling. • Demonstrated ability to manage case/workloads of up to 50 Clients. • Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet specific program/client objectives within specific timeframes. • Must have sound working knowledge of standard computer applications and keyboard skills. • Must have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, be insurable and willing to travel by road throughout a large geographic area in all seasons. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Reply by email to: info@ptpasep.ca Attention: PTP ASEP Training Society Hiring Committee. Please provide: • Covering Letter • Resume (3 pages max.) • Three references ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED
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Heavy Duty Mechanic As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhauling, reconditioning and diagnosis of gas/diesel powered wheel loaders, forklifts, skidders, material handlers, dozers, pick-ups, manlifts, etc. The successful candidate must be familiar with systems such as: fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, tracks, undercarriage, hydraulics, transmission, emission control & exhaust, electrical, heating and air conditioning. Ideally you will possess journeyman status (Red Seal preferred) or be an indentured 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please forward your resume by November 8, 2013 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CUSTODIAL APPLICANTS WANTED School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian. This could eventually lead to a permanent custodial position with School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes). • Complete a School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) application form. • Provide proof of Grade 12 completion (please submit a copy of transcript or graduation certificate with application form) • Successfully complete Custodial Training Course – provided by School District No. 91 • Hold a valid WHMIS certificate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) • Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid.
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Applicants who successfully complete the course and have a valid WHMIS certificate will have their names placed on the casual custodial database which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ sd91/pdf_forms/cupe.doc or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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