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RESIDENTIAL REMEDY RAISED Hundreds of people were on hand Friday as community members raised the first totem pole in Moricetown in more than 35 years. The pole was designed and carved by artist Ron Austin out of red cedar and stands more than 30 feet tall. It represents the healing, pain and perseverance of those who attended residential schools.
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On Oct. 13, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Smithers RCMP responded to a call of four males fighting in the hallway of a local hotel. Upon arrival, one male was located suffering from non-life threatening injuries to his head. Police tracked down suspects who denied involvement. Alcohol was a significant factor with all males involved, and as a result, a positive identification of the suspects was not possible. The injured male attended the hospital for treatment.
There are no charges at this time. On Oct. 13 at 4:55 a.m., Smithers RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on a car travelling on Columbia Dr. The car had a 24-yearold female driver and two passengers. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer noted that the driver displayed symptoms of being impaired by alcohol. The officer subsequently used the Approved Roadside Screening Device and the driver provided two breath samples. Both samples resulted in a fail reading. The
pickup in Telkwa that was believed to be stolen. A short time later, police located the vehicle leaving the Telkwa Pub with one male driver in it. The vehicle was stopped and the 18-year-old male was detained. As the truck was not reported stolen, police contacted the owner who upon checking his driveway, confirmed that his truck was missing and that it matched the truck that police had stopped. The male driver was arrested and the registered owner of the vehicle attended
Police Beat driver was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition, resulting in being prohibited from driving for 90 days under the Motor Vehicle Act. The vehicle was also impounded for 30 days. On Oct. 14 at 11:45 p.m., Smithers RCMP received information that two males were observed driving a
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The Bulkley Valley Ministerial Association has joined the conversation to develop a temporary solution to Smithers’ homelessness crisis. Last week, representatives from BC Housing met with Smithers town council to see if the organization would be able to provide assistance in addressing homelessness before winter begins. BC Housing said they could help with organizational support, loans and grants for permanent housing projects and may also be able to provide support for a temporary project. “Certainly we look at extreme weather shelters in communities,” BC Housing’s Malachy Tohill explained. “We have them in a number of communities across the North.”
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The discussion about temporary solutions stems from a Sept. 3 meeting between town officials and representatives from a number of Smithers community service organizations. At that meeting, a number of possible solutions were discussed, including utilizing space in churches and motels and building a temporary, serviced camp to house individuals in need. “It sounds like... working with the church community, the Salvation Army and the ministerial [association] around some sort of temporary shelter
initiative is probably going to be a more productive direction to head in than trying to build temporary shelters, is that a fair characterization?” asked Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “I would say that’s a fair characterization,” Tohill said. Rick Apperson, executive director of the Bulkley Valley Salvation Army and secretary of the Bulkley Valley Ministerial Association said the two groups are now exploring the possibility of providing a shelter at the Salvation Army’s location on Main St.
“This is an ongoing need in Smithers,” Apperson said. “We are looking into the possibility of having an extreme weather shelter overflow. There are lots of little things we have to work out as far as safety and procedures but it’s something we’re exploring.” Joan LeClair, from the Smithers Action Group Association, said her group is currently working on a needs and demands study to determine who is not using the Broadway Place shelter and why, so they can better tailor future projects to meet those people’s needs. “As probably people are aware, our shelter is super for the folks that use it,” LeClair said. “In any city or town, there are all kinds of reasons why people don’t use shelters and find other means that we wouldn’t consider to be proper housing.”
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Circle starts path to healing
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A healing circle for friends and family of the late Lionel Thomas was held at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre last Thursday. Mabel Forsythe, Wet’suwet’en elder, Gitumden clan, shared a few words with those that attended the luncheon before she had to tend to a previous engagement. “When we lose people we love we have to remember they go on to a better place,” Forsythe said. “I pray for Lionel and his family that God will comfort them and embrace them in His loving arms.” A few friends and acquaintances of Thomas have recently attempted suicide and Forsythe added some words for anyone considering the same decision. “We’re all here for a reason,” she added. “There’s been enough death lately and it burdens my heart to think about the families left behind. We need to comfort those that need comfort everyday.” Joanne Peter, Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre mental health outreach worker, was one of the organizers of the gathering. She, like so many who spoke during the healing circle portion, was shocked to hear news of Thomas’ death. “He never showed any signs of mental health issues,” Peter said. “He wasn’t shy to ask for help when
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Ken, a close friend of the late Lionel Thomas, performs a cleansing smudge after a healing circle, where friends and family of Thomas were invited to share lunch and words with each other to begin the cycle of healing surrounding the tragic loss.
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he needed it.” Peter reminded the 30 people in the circle of what alcohol and drugs replace in most First Nations people’s lives. “Substance abuse is not our way,” Peter said. “I’m really concerned for our young people, who don’t know our culture. That is the only way to eliminate the sadness and problems we face today. Reconnect with your culture and territory and culture and things will start getting better.” Every person in the circle spoke about Thomas, including his parents and closest friends and family. Tears flowed during nearly every speech, but there were also several laughs shared by all. One of Thomas’ closest friends, Ken, spoke about growing up and spending time
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with his lost friend. “The last time I saw him was at a dinner at my house in Houston,” Ken said. “I couldn’t believe it when I heard he was gone. It blew my mind I couldn’t grasp it. I miss him a lot.” One of the most emotional moments occurred when Mavis Dennis allowed a song to speak for her called, Dancing in the Sky, which is written and recently released by Dani and Lizzy, two aboriginal youth. Here on Earth it feels like everything good is missing since you left ... And here on Earth everything’s different ... there’s an emptiness. “That song’s gotten me through a lot of tough times lately,” Dennis said. “I just keep expecting him to come walking around a corner on Main Street and say, ‘Where is the love?’”
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New residential and commercial customers in the Bulkley Valley hoping to sign on for DSL internet service with Telus are out of luck, at least for the next few months. Due to high demand for the service, Telus has reached the maximum number of internet ports they have available for customers in the area, explained Liz Sauvé with Telus media relations. “Each customer gets their own dedicated connection or port,” Sauvé said. “So we need to add more ports and the capacity to handle the traffic that will be created.” Ports are access points for high-speed internet service, Sauvé explained, which connect customers directly to Telus services. The shortage is mainly in the Smithers area. Dynamic Cleaning
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Tanker study read wrong T he 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 storm-tossed 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. 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. 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. 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. Tom Fletcher, Black Press
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t the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce community and business awards on Saturday night I was privileged to present the three finalists for the youth entrepreneur of the year. Creative Roots Performing Arts, Sitka Tree Services and Robin Creek Dairy and Farm all have bright futures, especially if you consider some Canadian spending statistics. Michael Shuman, an economist who teaches in the Simon Fraser University’s community economic development program, points out that two thirds of all consumer spending in Canada now goes to the service sector. That is up from one third of consumer spending
in the same sector 50 years ago. So that trend is good news for the three entrepreneurs honored as finalists. What is even better news is that these businesses are locally owned. B.C. data on the retail and restaurant sectors, for instance, shows that locally owned, or ‘independent’ businesses, recirculate 2.6 times as much revenue as chains. That means more money stays in the community to support more jobs and other businesses, thereby decreasing what economists call ‘leakage’. A significant 30 per cent of B.C.’s GDP is accounted for by small businesses and that number has held steady for more than a decade despite the unthinking
GUEST VIEW Doug Donaldson approach taken by some that only through the global economy will we be able to create prosperity. In fact there is much room to grow: a study by Civic Economics this year found that in B.C. a 10 per cent increase in consumer spending towards local purchasing would result in 31,000 additional jobs and
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NEW ERA The Perry and Company Law Office, partially destroyed by fire in August, was knocked down last week. Partner Dale Perry said they intend to rebuild on the site as soon as possible. Ryan Jensen photo
It’s time to pipe up Editor: TransCanada Pipelines and Spectra Energy plan to build pipelines to transport natural gas from the fracking grounds of northeastern B.C., to LNG plants on the west coast. Pipelines would pass though the Kispiox Valley, following different routes, on to Cranberry Junction and westward. Each of the three 48-inch diameter pipes (Spectra proposes two), would have the capacity to move nearly four billion cubic feet of gas per day, all for export. This would be more than 20 times the province’s current domestic use. The National Energy Board reports: natural gas pipelines of smaller diameter, but of similar length, experience one operational leak annually, and one catastrophic failure every seven years. Roads would parallel each pipeline’s
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entire length. A large swath would be cleared and sprayed to prevent vegetative growth. There would be over 1,300 stream and river crossings on each route, including the Babine, Skeena and Kispiox. Construction crews would temporarily dam and divert many salmon-bearing streams. Spectra Energy has stated there would be no construction jobs for locals — zero. Proponents ensure us that these pipelines would be exclusively for natural gas. At the moment, people in eastern Canada are outraged and fighting TransCanada’s plan
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T HE E DITOR to convert a major natural gas pipeline system from gas to oil. In Alberta, oil pipeline ruptures occur on average twice a day. Only the larger ones require reporting. Is this what we collectively want for our territories, our lands and our salmon? Time to pipe up before the pipe is laid down. Marnie Pole Kispiox Valley
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plan,” Guest View, Oct. 9 The Interior News. MLA Donaldson’s pronouncements make one wonder what happened to Crown land? The public lands that “belong to all Canadians.” Remember them? We seem to have “traditional territories” now instead, and to accommodate them all would need a second British Columbia land mass. That this is the position of the chiefs isn’t surprising. Plain human greed, very much encouraged in this case, is at work. But that this is the position of our MLA, who was elected to
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represent all of us, defines his ideology nicely. It’s typical NDP — divide-and-conquer identity politics, cater to noisy special interests, condemn economic activity while promoting Utopian pastoral perfection. What’s scary is that so few of us find this noteworthy. Is it because we learned not to expect any better from the NDP? More likely, as customary, we don’t pay attention. In 1995 a constitutional expert Melvil Smith, QC, published a book titled “Our Home or Native land?” subtitled “What government’s aboriginal policy is doing to Canada.” It was written in the hope that it would, “wake up the sleeping public.” To read it is to weep for this country. It has been 18 years, much has been lost since, and we’re still fast asleep. Jerry Mencl Telkwa
n April 1, 2013, agencies throughout the province were required to pay a well-deserved (and maybe not enough) wage increase to their employees. That’s the good news. The bad news… government will not provide additional funding for those increases. Unionized social services agencies are legislated to be represented by Community Social Services Employers’ Association for bargaining collective agreements. The government required a “cooperative gains” collective agreement; which meant any wage increase would need to be offset by any savings found through negotiations. Only .4 per cent was found; leaving 2.6 per cent short. Without an agreement, union job action commenced with a rotating strike. Finally, a tentative agreement was made. CSSEA is required by law to present such tentative agreements to government for approval before agencies vote for ratification. Government approved this agreement. Agencies were given the impression that government would fund the differences in the “cooperative gains.” Now, as a result of the ratified collective agreement, all agencies (whether they voted for it or not) are bound by that settlement; and must execute it without additional funding. To make things worse, Community Living BC is now holding previously committed promised funding for Municipal Pension Plan increases and the newly mandated Family Day stat, as leverage for us to sign a contract that would retroactively reduce our administration and wage level funding. I have always worked extremely hard to ensure that our relationship with CLBC has been one of respect and cooperation. I now cannot confidently say the same from government. It is unfair that agencies which serve the communities of B.C. – we who are on the frontlines of services – are being treated in this manner. It’s not all CLBC’s blame. Our demographic is projected to increase by 5.5 per cent this year; and 35 per cent over the next five years. Yet year after year, government has provided a flatline budget for our sector. That’s a zero increase. How can this work — increased capacity needs without additional funding, let alone increased day-to-day operational costs? Year after year, we are asked to reduce our costs — find leaner ways of doing business. Yes, there is only so much of the taxpayer pie — however, services are being jeopardized. Treasury needs to have a true representation of the needs and future needs of our sector. We are being challenged on all fronts — B.C.’s investment in social services has not kept up with the demands of service. We may not ‘produce wealth’ like the business sector - but we produce conditions that allow businesses to thrive. We are “the glue that holds (communities) together.” We are there — whenever help is needed; you will find us. We are there — building stronger families, communities and a better B.C. Dana Gorbahn, executive director, High Road Services Society
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Editor: I enjoy reading Mr. Fletcher these days. Nice to see someone opposing most Canadians views on matters like youth, the environment, Enbridge and man-made global warming. I like people who think differently about
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Editor: It has been over two months since I dragged myself reluctantly away from Smithers. I left with a feeling of connection to a town and its history that was unexpected and which has added a great deal to my connection to my own family history.
my account of my Through the Looking Glass week in Smithers and send it to all my cousins — and make them wish they had all made the trip to B.C. What a time I had! I shall be back one day. Meanwhile, it would be lovely to hear from anyone. With my very best wishes, Claire Ackroyd
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At the closing ceremonies to the amazing Centennial party, I think I said that I would love to stay in touch and learn more stories. This is true - but I neglected to leave any means of contacting me so that the plan to ‘stay in touch’ could actually be a reality. I have in fact heard from one or two determined souls, who sent me their own stories. On the off chance that there are others who would be willing to correspond with me, I thought I would send my email address, claire. ackroyd@gmail.com, and just add that I would be so pleased to continue to hear from any Smithereen. The flag you gave me now flies over my backyard in Maine. When my busy season ends, I shall write up
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children’s horizons to be inclusive, non-judgmental, compassionate and thoughtful - critical thinkers. I am putting my hopes into this generation – one with less bullies, caring for others and the environment. Katja Bischof, RN
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Editor: Just a correction on the article in the Oct. 16 The Interior News (Rugby club prepares to put in new field, A9). Only one of the softball fields at Heritage Park is to be closed so it can become a rugby field. The small field at Heritage Park is the field to be decommissioned. Heritage One softball field will stay in operation. And construction of the new rugby field cannot start to happen until the new softball field is built and open at Elks Park. Andrew Hillaby director of rec., parks and culture Town of Smithers
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Tone of article appalling Editor: Re: ‘Social justice’ as student indoctrination, Guest View, The Interior News, Oct. 16. With all due respect for freedom of speech, I do not understand: Does Mr. Fletcher just want to rub us the wrong way or does his opinion stem from ignorance? The tone of his article was appalling and inconsistent, militants don`t mosey. In my experience one way social justice is achieved is when all children are given comparable opportunities and I believe that’s what our teachers and their union stand up for. Mr. Fletcher must be aware that many parents have to work two or more jobs to support their families and that most children are getting too much “screen” time related to that. Grandparents may also be working, living in other countries or on reserve, displaced years ago. On average children spend six hours a day in school. That is at least a third of their “awake” time during the week. At my age I could not imagine teaching more than 20 children in one classroom, maybe Mr. Fletcher would be on the same page with teachers, when they ask the government to set a limit to class size, as in a maximum numbers of students per teacher? Social justice is important, my children learnt in school to care about and for their classmates and children in other countries. It was the teachers who broadened my
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Public inPut: Anyone who believes they will be affectedBlock by the 77 proposed permit is invited to submit written comments to Council prior to the meeting 4186 4180 4230 4220 4210 and to attend the meeting. Written submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on the day the permit is to be considered. cOPiES: The proposed permit and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Office, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or on the Town’s website at www. smithers.ca. cOntAct: For further information contact Adam Cseke, Planner, at (250) 847-1600 or acseke@smithers.ca.
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High Road earns a visit from social dev. minister By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News
Smithers’ High Road Services Society was visited by Don McRae, B.C. minister of social development, last week to celebrate the organization’s many achievements and Dana Gorbahn, High Road executive director, gave McRae a tour of the entire facility. The visit coincided with the B.C.’s 15th annual Community Living Month, which is campaign to acknowledge people with physical and mental challenges as well as the people who provide support to those in need of assistance. “I was privileged to see not just a service provider for people with disabilities in High Road,” McRae said. “But I got to meet the people who use the services. They are very up front when speaking about ways government can help to improve already beneficial services.” High Road provides multiple services to people with disabilities in the Bulkley Valley, such as, assisted living, life-skills training and
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employment. Many of the employment opportunities happen at the High Road building on Fulton Avenue. Two such opportunities onsite are the grocery store and bottled water programs. “We’ve been able to mould the jobs to better suit the individuals,” Leeann Herrington, chief operating officer of day programs, said. “That’s been very successful for us so far.” The grocery store, Innovation Foods, provides wholesale items to low income individuals or anyone who is facing the prospect of a food shortage, Herrington added. “The idea is if you come in with $5 you can walk out with food that would’ve cost $10 anywhere else. Another part of the access to food is through volunteer work, where if our employees gain a certain amount of volunteer hours they can get food equivalent to the hours they worked at a minimum of twice the regular value.” Innovation Foods is made possible largely through
volunteers, Herrington said. Minister McRae is very impressed with the various employment opportunities at High Road. “Generating jobs like the high school cafeteria program are examples of thinking outside the box,” McRae said. “People with disabilities are just like everybody else, they want to be part of society, they want to be social and High Road is providing those types of opportunities.” High Road provides jobs for 11 individuals to prepare the food for Smithers Secondary School’s lunch program, which began this year. Marco Fournier took the opportunity to lead Minister McRae through the nuances of bottling filtred water. “I mostly do the water, but when there’s nothing to do here I work in the store,” Fournier, who also helps deliver the orders which range from Telkwa to Moricetown, said. “I like this job a lot. I don’t have to work too many hours and it’s not stressful at all. It good to get people their water when they need it.”
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shake it Jesse Monn-Djasngar takes shelter under his desk at Bulkley Valley Christian School last Thursday. More than 690,000 students across the province took part in the Great BC ShakeOut, Canada’s largest earthquake drill.
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BVDH scores new digitizer and crib By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament, in conjunction with the Smithers Rotary Club, have donated $68,000 to the Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation, which was presented to the B.V. District Hospital last Thursday. The bulk of the donation will be put towards the purchase of a new digitizer for the hospital’s computed radiography system at a cost of $60,000, with the remaining funds used to purchase an infant crib. A new digitizer will allow the hospital to convert traditional
x-rays into digital formats and send them to radiologists based out of town, allowing them to read and diagnose problems in real time. The hospital hasn’t had a radiologist on staff in almost a decade. “This is about providing access to services close to home,” Health Service Administrator Cormac Hikisch said. “So when you come in for a mammogram or an ultrasound or an x-ray, you don’t have to go to a radiologist to have them look at your problem.” The funds were raised at the Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament last summer, an event which was, in part, organized by the
The Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament donated $68,000 to the Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation.
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Smithers Rotary Club. Their benefactor, the Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation, then met with hospital officials and chose from a list of needs that the hospital put forward.
“We presented a wish list to the interested donors of everything we need in the hospital, which is quite extensive, and after we went through the list, they honed in on one,” Hikisch said.
The decision was inspired by the urgent need for the digitizer, to replace their old one, which has been on loan from the Mackenize hospital since last June. “In emergency or
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trauma situations, this could be a life-saver,” Chair of the BV Hospital Foundation Ted Bobb said. The donation was the largest in the B.V. Health Foundation’s short history. “This is a great day for us,” Bobb said. “We were able to complete our mandate that we set out a year ago to become a vessel to receive charity funds in the community for health care and the hospital.” The B.V. Health Foundation has created eight separate funds that perspective contributors can donate to: five directly related to the B.V. District Hospital (general, palliative care, cancer, maternity and surgical), one for the Houston Health
Care Centre and one for non-institutional health providers in the community. “It’s great to see groups like the Celebrity Golf committee and the Rotary Club come forward and raise so much money,” Bobb said. “I know a lot of work went into this on their part and a lot of people contributed to the event. We are hoping that, moving forward, we can make this a long term relationship with the group. It’s gratifying to see the support they have placed in us.” The remaining funds from the Smithers Charity Golf Tournament will go to the Rotary Club for use in various community projects.
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Clenched fists give memory a boost
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ag Lunch Lecture: Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., “Digestion and Food Combining,” with Julie Chaplin, CHHP, FEAP at the Healthy Living Centre, 1070 Main St. Also watch for “Understanding Ourselves as Energy in Illness and Wellness,” with Jean Christian, Thursday, Dec. 5. For more information: 250877-4424. Call from Shirley Rietsma wanting people to know that line dancing will be starting up again, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. at the Pioneer Place Activity Centre. Everyone is welcome. More Information contact Shirley at 250-847-2528 or Justine Glass, 250847-2591. Trouble remembering? Giving your memory a boost - try clenching your fists. Researchers have discovered a new mind-hand link. When college students clenched their right fist before studying and their left before relaying the information, they improved information recall. By clenching your right hand, the left side of the
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brain which is in charge of converting information, is activated. When the left hand is clenched the right side of the brain, responsible for recall is engaged. So next time you try to remember a name or something on your to-do-list, just clench your fists. Earthquakes, seems to be pointing to a big one. Standing in a doorway means you are more likely to be hit by debris, better to drop, cover and hold on to something heavy. Running outside where there are tall buildings is also not a good idea as buildings shed glass and stone. Building codes in Canada are strict so your house may stay intact but things coming off the walls such as lights, ceiling tiles, large appliances, these are all potential weapons. One week of provisions is the recommended amount of supplies. Having a plan, three actually: one for home, one for work and one for play is also recommended. Where will you meet up with family? Where will you go? Having a little peace of mind is helpful in a disaster. Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Activity Centre: a Knit-In. Bring your lunch, bring goodies to share. Coffee and tea provided. Cost $7. Bring your knitting, knitting questions, wool, patterns, needles to trade. Prior registration needed: Peggy 250-847-2423 or vigil45@hotmail. com.
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Sell you work on a commission basis, the Smithers Art Gallery handles all marketing and promotion. Application forms available on the art gallery website or at the gallery. Information 250-8473898. Closing with: We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are. Tobias Wolff.
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hat’s that smell? Is is something natural to your living space or is it some kind of chemical deodorizer? Haven’t you noticed how many different things can be sprayed with something to get rid of a smell. We must of course discuss other deodorizers we might use to cover up something we did or
forgot to take away. You can spray a spring breeze mist in your bathroom after you did whatever. If you have a big heap of garbage festering somewhere, not to worry, just follow your nose and spray the dickens out of it. Expecting company? Plug in a smelly perfume thing or have some doodad that will mist you. Throw in a scented candle as well. There now, all your smells are covered except of course for the roast beef dinner you might be having. There is that smelly dog or cat lurking in your home. Spray them! Maybe for good measure you could spray where they have been. Dirty, dirty! That is probably what you are thinking about me by now. ‘Dirty old woman,’ I hear you say.
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the mirror. What is that smell you are worried about? These deodorizers can cause any number of health issues like headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat and more. So why do we need to smell up our living space? The solution might be to open a window and let some fresh air in or a bad smell out. Use some baking soda on your carpet before
you vacuum. Groom your dog and check its backend to make sure everything is as it should be. Clean the cat’s litter box often. There you have it! I just hope you eliminate those smelly chemicals from your home. More will come on stream to entice you to do a big cover-up. I appreciate your calls to 250-846-5095 and the e-mails to mallory@bulkley.net.
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Steelheads win two, stretch streak to four By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The Steelheads are off to a start worthy of their standing as CIHL champs after a second straight weekend with back-to-back 8-5 and 4-3 wins over Lac La Hache and Kitimat, that moved the team to 4-0 and into sole possession of first place in the West Division. Hosting the Lac La Hache Tomahawks on Saturday night, it looked as though they would skate away with an easy victory without breaking much of a sweat. The home team scored three goals in the game’s opening seven minutes from Al Tolmie, Daryl Young and Calvin Johnson. Halfway through the first frame the shots were 14-3 for the Steelheads, but, perhaps fearing an embarrassment at the hands of the former champs, the Tomahawks began the comeback trail. Lac La Hache got one goal back with seven minutes left in the first, but conceded again to head into the first intermission down by three. The teams exchanged goals in the first 10 minutes of the second, then with time ticking away in the period and their chance of a comeback dwindling, the Tomahawks scored two goals in 1:16 to pull
Demons sent a flurry of action towards Steelheads goaltender Tyler Perreault, but a few late stick checks, timely body-checks and big saves kept the game knotted at one. The Steelheads spent most of the opening 10 minutes of the period in their own zone and didn’t register a shot on net until the 10:39 mark. After weathering the storm, the home team played the rest of the period in the Ice Demons’ zone, but couldn’t get the go-ahead goal until the final seconds when Calvin Johnson received a pass from Kirk Meaver, broke in alone and buried a backhander past Mildenberger. In the third, Mike Wall dekes out Ice Demons’ goaltender Matt Brenner on Saturday night. defencemen Mike Nolan Kelly photo Wall scored his first within one. to be a 10-0 game or including five straight to use their speed to of the season off a Things went from something,” head coach of the roughing variety, continually stretch the tipped point shot from bad to worse. The Tom DeVries said. to salt the game away. Steelheads’ defence Ian Smith and Calvin Steelheads took two “After they came back, Overall, both teams and generate chances Johnson added his back-to-back boarding we just tried to make played sloppy defence, off the rush, but the second of the game off penalties to give the sure that everyone but the Steelheads’ defence corps, lead by a snapshot from a cross Tomahawks a twoplayed a team game offensive pedigree the always steady Ryan seam pass in the high man advantage for and stopped doing carried them through a DeVries, generally slot. just over a minute. Lac things individually.” less than perfect game. recovered and limited Up 4-1 with 10 La Hache held the But in the third the Less than 24 hours the damage. minutes left, it looked puck in the Steelheads home team came out later on Sunday Nine minutes in like the Steelheads had zone, generating and put the game away afternoon, the the road team took it in the bag. But they chances, but couldn’t for good. Steelheads took on the a 1-0 lead, but Josh had another lapse. solve netminder Tyler Adam DeVries and second place team in Aspenlind answered on The Ice Demons Perreault. Al Tolmie each added the West, the Kitimat the following shift to tie scored two goals in The Steelheads their second goals of Ice Demons. the game at one. under two minutes – the heavily outplayed the the evening in the first The games were like The Steelheads had second off a powerplay Tomahawks for 40 two minutes to put the night and day, literally the majority of chances from a questionable call minutes, but only had a Steelheads up 7-4. and figuratively. The in the first, but couldn’t on a Mike Wall hook – one-goal lead to show With the game out first game looked like get a second goal by to make the end of the for it. of hand, the chippiness a game of pickup, the Ice Demons goaltender period interesting. “The first three goals escalated and Lac second like the final Thomas Mildenberger. Down 4-3, Kitimat seemed fairly easy and La Hache lost their game of the playoffs. The shots were 13-8, had a chance to pull our guys were probably composure. They took Early on, the Ice Steelheads after one. their goalie with a thinking this was going 10 minor penalties Demons were able In the second the Ice faceoff in the offensive
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zone with 1:30 left, but chose not to. The Steelheads took advantage of the decision, clearing the puck and keeping it out of the zone for an entire minute. As the seconds ticked, the Ice Demons’ gained the Steelheads zone and set up. But Perreault made two huge saves with seconds left – stopping a screened point shot and then stacking the pads to prevent a wide open Ice Demons’ forward from burying the tying marker – to preserve the victory. “These are the types of games we want to play,” defenceman Mike Wall said. “I think last night we played down to their level. When we skate hard and get the puck down low we dominate. It’s only when we start playing lazy and as individuals that we have trouble.” Head coach Tom DeVries is usually hesitant to single out the exploits of individuals on the Steelheads, but not on Sunday. “Calvin Johnson played a great game up front, hard work, definitely our player of the game. You could ask any player in the room and they would say that.” This weekend the Steelheads hit the road for two games against Lac La Hache on Saturday and the Quesnel Kangaroos on Sunday.
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Smithers Secondary wrapped up another cross country season this weekend with their annual zone championships at Riverside Park. Grade 10 student Hamish Woods edged out Ryan Williams to take first place and Nolan Yee finished a close third. The boys’ race went down to the wire, with little separating the top six athletes during their three times around Riverside Park. The first and sixth place runners were separated by just 45 seconds. “All the boys have been running really well this year, and everyone put in their best effort today,” head coach Jody Barber said. “They push each other really hard and you never know who is going to win On the girls side, Danielle Irvine burst out of the gate, opening up a 15 second lead on second place and held on for the victory. Grade Eight student Lexi Pence preformed well above her age and came in second, Zoe Bizarro finished third. ‘Danielle is a
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has started a club for boys. If you are in grades 4 to 7, you are invited to come out for our first meeting on October 31, 2013.
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
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great runner, she has a lot of experience and Lexi ran really well, she has a huge amount of potential. But it’s hard to single anyone out, I’m proud of all our athletes and I was really pleased with how our teams performed today.” In total, 25 racers from Houston, Hazelton, Terrace and Kitimat came out to the event in an attempt to qualify for provincials which will be held in Aldergrove in two weeks time. Smithers Secondary is planning to send a junior boys team and a junior girls team to the event, where they will go up against approximately 600 other runners
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from around the province. Barber isn’t worried about how the team places, but rather, how each individual performs. “We always hope that our runners improve and we are expecting them to have a number of personal bests at provincials.” Provincial championships not withstanding, the zone tournament represents the end of the short autumn season for cross country. Barber was pleased with what her team was able to accomplish. “I would say the season has been fantastic for us. We have a great group of
young runners with lots of potential, and as a coach, it’s always exciting to see that.” The team has been practicing three times a week since the beginning of the school year, alternating track, hill and long distance courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after school. In total, the team has participated in four different meets over the past seven weeks.
To the hosts and hostesses of our Heavenly Homes Tour: Ken & Vicki Alton, Gladys Atrill & Sean Bradford, André and Toby Coupé, John & Sandy Franken, Daphne Hart, Scott & Caroline Marko, Ruth Murdoch, & Ron Stephens. And to our “House Angels”: Doug Boersma, Linda Hanson, Judy Littler, Lynnda McDougall, Joanne Reid, Norma Stokes and Sandra Willis. Special thanks also to our kitchen staff and cooks, headed by Daphne Moser & Diane Macaulay. And to Amanda Veillette at Castle Bldg. Supplies in Houston, Remax, Smithers Lumber, and Janet Walford at Mt. Eagle Books. Many thanks to all who suggested houses to visit, and to all who participated. It was a very popular event again this year, and we are grateful to all who made it possible. Advertising space donated by The Interior News
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Storm rep. teams have high expectations
Smithers’ best young hockey players are back at it for another season of rep. hockey, and after last season’s successes, the expectations for these talented youths are higher than ever. The Midget Smokescreen graphics Storm will be hard pressed to improve upon last season’s triumphs, both from a team and an individual development standpoint. Last year the Midget Storm graduated five players to Junior B, finished first in the Skeena Valley Hockey League and advanced to tier-three provincials, where they took home the bronze medal after barely missing out on the gold medal game. In all, Smithers’ top minor team played 50 games and only lost four. Their success is a trend head coach Brendan Hutchinson expects to continue. “I think our job is to develop kids if they want to become hockey players,” Hutchinson said. “I think that’s a higher priority than anything else. Usually, if you’re developing kids and they are learning the right skills, then you are going to have success as a team.” Aiding both the bantam and midget rep. teams is the return of the Smithers Secondary Hockey Academy, which is back for its second year and has expanded to include younger ages. “The hockey academy is huge,” Hutchinson said. “The most important thing for these kids is time on the ice. I think they didn’t have enough of that before the academy.” Without the academy, players in the bantam and midget divisions would only receive 1.5 hours of practice per week, along with games on the
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weekend. So far, they’ve gotten off on the right foot after winning back-to-back home games last weekend. “We have the ability to be as good as we were last year, but we’ve got a lot of work to do to get there and there are a lot of variables.” New this year, the playoff format will place the first and fourth, and second and third place teams against one another in three game series instead of a weekend long elimination tournament. It’s a change Hutchinson welcomes. “I think it’s better this way because the best team usually wins. There is a lot less luck involved.” Just below the Midget, the Bantam Hoskins Ford Storm are facing a large turnover with just five returning players from last season. “I think the kids have played pretty well so far,” head coach Don Pederson said. “We have a lot of new players so it’s going to take a bit of time for them to get there, but it’s coming along.” So far, they’re off to a 2-0 start in the
Skeena Valley Hockey League after posting back-to-back wins over Kitimat two weeks ago. They recently participated in their first tournament of the young season, which featured a mix of tier-two and tierthree teams. “I think our goal for this season is to make provincials,” Pederson said. “We always want to bring players along and bring their calibre of play up to a level we would like it to be at.” As well, six players from Hazelton have joined the Bantam Storm this season. The peewee L.B. Paving Storm are coming off a second place finish in the Skeena Valley Hockey League last season. “Last year we were okay,” head coach Dave Tucker said. “But we were competitive and we improved a lot as a team as the year went on.” Tucker likes the makeup of his young team, but there may be some growing pains early on with just five returning players. “We have a talented bunch of players this
season, but it’s a big jump from atom to peewee rep. It’s still pretty early, so I’m not sure how good everyone is, but I am quite optimistic for the year.” But at this age, coaches are less concerned with team success and more concerned with teaching the basics of the game. “We just want them to understand how to play a team game, to understand what to do in certain situations,” Tucker said. “We want to develop good habits so they have a good basis going forward into higher leagues.” They’ll also play in the Skeena Valley Hockey League against Vanderhoof, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert. Adding to usual coaching challenges, Hockey Canada has instituted a peewee hockey body-checking ban this season, something Tucker agrees with. “If kids do get a concussion it has longer lasting effects and potential longterm effects, so from my perspective, how can you argue with that?” That’s not to say
the peewees won’t continue to learn the basics of physical play. “Kids that age are not trying to go out and hit people, intimidation shouldn’t be a part of the game. The purpose of bodychecking is to remove a player from the puck. If a player’s sole purpose is to go out and body-check, then they shouldn’t be on the team.” Half the peewee team played last season with bodychecking, the other half has never experienced it. “It will be easier for the first-year kids. The second year kids will have to make an adjustment not to follow through with their contact, but I don’t think [the ban] will change things too much.” For a full schedule of games, visit the Smithers Minor Hockey website.
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Eric Faion earned a tryout with Italian Serie-A team Udinese.
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Faion earns Serie-A tryout By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
Eric Faion is following in his father’s footsteps. The young, budding soccer star recently returned from a three week tryout in Italy for the Udinese youth team in Serie-A, where his father, Gino once played Faion didn’t quite make it, but he’s heading back in January to try again after working on a few shortfalls in his game. “They really liked my speed and the way I shot the ball, but they said I need a bit of work on trapping and controlling.” Ultimately, Faion
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would like to land a spot with the big club and, eventually, a spot on the Italian national team. Strangely, Faion didn’t start playing soccer seriously until he was 12 years old, when his friends convinced him to join the Smithers Secondary team. Since then, he’s been a regular on rep. and house teams in Smithers. Last season the young striker was passed over by scouts in Canada because Smithers failed to qualify for the Junior A cup tournament. At the Junior-B cup, one tier below, he led the tournament in scoring, en route to
helping the Storm tie for first place overall. Now, he’ll spend the winter months, training in a local gym in preparation for his next chance. Faion would prefer not to take the MLS route, like most kids his age, growing up playing soccer in Canada. It’s his dream to play for the Italian National Team, but if Canada came calling he wouldn’t say no. “I wouldn’t turn them down,” Faion said. But those aspirations are a ways away. “Hopefully they like what they see next time and they put me on their youth team.”
This year’s Smithers senior boys soccer team, a mix of experienced and new players, had been undefeated up to this weekend and had realistic hopes of qualifying for provincials. However those hopes were dashed Saturday at the zone playoffs in Prince Rupert. Despite having the majority of the chances in both games, Smithers lost 1-0 versus Rupert and tied 1-1 versus Terrace. The lone Smithers goal was scored by Simon Kiiskilas. It was a painful but very exciting day. The Terrace game
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Three Smithers kickboxers from the Shogun Dojo, have won a slew of medals over at the kickboxing world championships in Italy. Liza Ramos took home gold, silver and bronze medals in two different disciplines, Kata and point fighting. Dave Percy won gold and bronze
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was, goal scoring aside, the best game the team had played all year. We had two breakaways, and four times we hit the cross bar and had it bounce out. One goal was strangely disallowed and several times we shot the ball over the net or at the goal keeper when scoring would have been easier. The day was a tester in many ways but the boys never stopped trying and despite the disappointment showed the respect for their opponents and officials that we expect from them. -Contributed article
Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Call for Grant Applications 2014 Grant Funding
The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation serves local community needs for Topley, Granisle, Houston, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazeltons and the Kitwanga areas. Grant Applications are being accepted from October 1 to November 30, 2012, from Not For Profit Organizations within the service area. Projects must be commenced & completed in 2014. Special Funding is also being granted to organizations providing Education Services in Houston & Area and Special Needs in Smithers & Telkwa. For further information contact: BV Community Foundation P.O.Box 4584, Smithers, B.C. VOJ 2N0 Phone: 250- 847-3310 e.mail: bvfoundation@bulkey.net Houston – Sandi Lavallie – 250-856-2758 The Hazeltons - Pauline Gomez 250-847-7515 The application forms and Information/Policies packages are available in digital format from our web site www.bvcf.ca
in two different weight classes for continuous fighting and Martin Roberge finished second overall in his weight class for continuous fighting, taking home the bronze. The gold medals for Percy and Ramos were the second of each of their respective careers. For a full story, with pictures from the event, check next week’s paper.
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Kerr gives back through connection By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
In 2005, Telkwa resident Sharon Kerr was diagnosed with breast cancer. Like anyone in her situation she struggled to balance the emotional turmoil with the realities of treatment. “I had very little time following my diagnosis to go through all the available information and make decisions regarding my surgery,” Kerr said, from her farm in Telkwa. “The initial feeling was one of being overwhelmed.” Shortly after her diagnosis, she began treatment. She was able to stay in Smithers during chemotherapy but had to travel to Vancouver for radiation therapy, where she received a lot of support from the Canadian Cancer Society while staying at their lodge. “I was really appreciative of the services the Canadian Cancer Society provided,” Kerr said. “They have information services that direct
you to support groups and staying at their lodge was a real help at the time.” After months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Kerr was given a clean bill of health. But her experience inspired her to give back. When she was receiving chemotherapy Kerr realized that she was worried about catching a virus because of the enhanced risk of chemotherapy to a person’s immune system. Told to avoid crowds, she spent a lot of time on her own and so it was important for her to be able to talk to someone on the telephone. During her treatment, she happened to have a good friend who was going through the same thing. The two were able to help each other through phone conversations, to ease the pain and help deal with the stress involved in treatment. Kerr realized that if someone knew what she was going through it was that much easier to
Sharon Kerr was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Since then she has become a volunteer for Cancer Connection
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converse. Shortly after her treatment, Kerr heard about Cancer Connection, a peer support program run by the Canadian Cancer Society that connects people living with cancer with trained volunteers who have also faced cancer and can offer a unique perspective. “My friend supported me and I supported her,” Kerr said. “When I was finished and read about Cancer Connection in the paper and I thought that since I received such a great deal
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listen and keep everything in confidence.” “When a person is diagnosed with cancer, they and their loved ones may feel like their world has turned upside down,” Kerr said. “We know that talking to others who’ve gone through a similar experience is comforting.” Kerr received training to become a volunteer with Cancer Connection from the cancer society in 2007. Since then, she has assisted 55 clients from across Canada. Mainly,
look after their own well being too.” “Sharon is able to offer tremendously valuable support for others due to her treatment experience as well as her understanding of the stress related to travelling for treatment,” Ungaro said. “ Throughout her eight years with the program, Kerr has kept in tough with many of her clients. “There are people you get a mutual feeling of life experience and sometimes you become friends,” Kerr said. Kerr also volunteers once a week with the Canadian Cancer Society in Smithers, managing their office. She has been cancer free for eight years. “In most cases I have received positive feedback and that encourages me to continue. “And I have had a couple of clients who said they would go on to take the volunteer training and help others as they felt Cancer Connection had been a great help to them.”
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of comfort from my friend, this is something I can do to help other people going through the same thing.” She noticed the importance of having to relieve her family and friends from discussing her burden, on occasion. “Family and friends can be very supportive and helpful but it’s nice to be able to give them a break by discussing fears and concerns with someone outside the situation. A Cancer Connection volunteer is someone that is willing to
she helps women suffering from breast cancer, who are going through treatment “She enjoys knowing that she is able to improve things for her clients – to give them information based on her own treatment and assure them that she understand what they are going through,” Canadian Cancer Society’s Gina Ungaro said. People might have questions about choosing a perspective treatment or whether or not to have reconstructive surgery. Sometimes she just listens to their story and helps them talk it out. In addition to her personal experience, battling cancer, the fact that she resides in a rural area helps her connect to rural clients, who might be more inclined to use Cancer Connection because of their relative isolation. Kerr usually takes on up to five clients at a time, which can be exhausting. “It’s an emotionally draining experience,” Kerr said. “Sometimes a person needs to take on less clients and
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Healthy Living Centre featuring Julie Chaplin talking about, Digestion and Food Combining. Songs Of Redemption Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at the Della Herman Theatre. Documentary relating the healing power of music through a rehabilitation program in the General Penitentiary of Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Youth for a Better World. Agnes Pion 250-643-0466. Smithers Ski and Gear Swap Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.1 p.m. at Muhiem Elementary, $1 entry fee, under 12 free, all proceeds go to support the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club. Registration also avail. Drop off gear Friday between 6-8 p.m. 20% of proceeds go to the club. 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 Saturday, Nov. 16, 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.
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JAZZ FROM THE SADDLE Woody Holler and his orchestra performed last week at the Della Herman Theatre as the second installment of the BV Concert Association’s annual series. Next up is the Fung Chui Duo on Jan. 18.
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Salmon Trails highlights region’s cultural assets By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
A marketing initiative, spearheaded by the Bulkley Valley Museum, is exposing some of the region’s lesser-known tourist attractions to the world. The purpose of Salmon Trails, now in its second year of development, is to highlight the area’s cultural assets and stimulate economic activity, said Bulkley
Valley Museum director Fergus Tomlin. “[Salmon Trails] utilizes the necklace of museums throughout the region as embassies for cultural tourism,” Tomlin explained. “This is about preserving and promoting our culture but it’s also about economic development.” The program takes in museums, First Nations interpretive centres, art galleries and other cultural
and natural sites stretching from Fort St. James and Vanderhoof through to Prince Rupert. The only infrastructure needed for Salmon Trails was a new website, www.salmontrails. com, launched last summer. Some of the less well-known stops highlighted through Salmon Trails include John Boonstra’s collection of antique tractors, the “shoe house” on Kitsequecla Rd.,
St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Quick, the numerous kit homes built in Smithers in the early 1900s and the Gitwangak National Historic Site. “I describe our culture as rural Canadiana and that embraces all the cultures we have here,” Tomlin explained. “Salmon Trails is a northwest concept, created and developed by people who live in the northwest.”
The initiative just received nearly $20,000 in funding from the British Columbia Arts Council to implement the final phase of the program. Salmon Trails has also received financial support from the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Bulkley Valley Credit Union and Enterprising NonProfits.
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Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, opposition aboriginal relations critic, attended a First Nations’ liquid natural gas summit in Prince George and found the B.C. government’s approach to the industry “We need a rational, open and informed discussion on the entire LNG topic,” Donaldson said. “Unfortunately what we’re seeing from the B.C. Liberals is a lot of hype that doesn’t promote a rational debate on the topic.” One of the most glaring overestimations heard coming from John Rustad, Nechako Lakes MLA and minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation, was in regards to the number of jobs that will be available in the LNG industry, Donaldson added. “Minister Rustad said there will be more than a million jobs in the LNG industry by the year 2020,” Donaldson said. “A week previous they were talking about 100,000 jobs, so that’s a considerable magnitude of
order increase.” The main issue with differing information regarding the total number of predicted jobs is the inability to weigh the economic benefit against the environmental impact of the LNG industry, Donaldson added. The environmental impact of the LNG industry was highlighted by Sharleen Gale, Fort Nelson Chief, who also made a presentation to the more than 200 FN delegates who attended the Prince George summit hosted by the Carrier Sekani. Gale pointed to the possibility of a 600 per cent increase in fracking activity in B.C. to fuel the export of shale gas to Asia. Fracking is the process of drilling vertical holes more than a kilometre into the Earth then drilling horizontally from the original vertical hole. Once the numerous horizontal tunnels are completed a combination of water and up to 600 chemicals is pumped in and highly pressurized until the shale deposits crack and release gas. The gas is harvested and nearly 50 per cent of the fracking fluid
is left unrecovered, according to dangersoffracking.com. There are several court cases currently underway which question the harm caused to groundwater and aquifers from fracking, but the Fort Nelson FN is battling to prevent a water license being granted to Nexen for the purpose of fracking. Gale’s presentation brought to light how much the northeast of B.C. is affected, Donaldson said. “The impact to air, land and water is immense,” Donaldson said. “A comprehensive study from LNG source to pacific tanker traffic is needed.” Another northeast representative, Liz Logan, also a Fort Nelson FN member and Treaty 8 chief, stated that more trees have been cut down in northeastern B.C. for oil and gas infrastructure than for forestry in the region. “Right now we know fracking has taken place for 10 years in the northeast,” Donaldson added. “But we don’t really know the total impact the Liberal’s plan for LNG will have on our province. See LNG on B2
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After a few cancelled meetings at the end of the summer the Village of Hazelton council got back to work with two meetings on Oct. 1. The meeting at the beginning of the month included a public consultation about a housing complex which will extend the Swanell Drive area. During the regular council meeting a Pacific Northern Gas information pamphlet which outlines the company’s plan to loop its existing infrastructure was part of the correspondence received by council. The public hearing for the housing proposal by the Three Rivers Cohousing Society happened at Northwest Community College on Oct. 1, which discussed the zoning amendment to bylaw 458, 2013. The bylaw is set to alter the zoning of the area at the north end of Swanell Drive from low density to medium density within the Official Community Plan. A maximum of 30 singlefamily units will be able to be built once the amendment is finalized. “The proposed amendment to the OCP does not conflict with current policies which encourage ‘suitable housing’ as ‘fundamental need and basic element of a healthy community’,” Tanalee Hesse, VOH chief administrative officer wrote in an Aug. 15 letter. A large part of the impetus
of the TRCS pursuing this of new pipeline will be built, housing plan is the limited which will require a B.C. availability of housing for environmental assessment. elderly people in the Hazelton Plus, a federal environmental area. assessment may be necessary “Independent seniors due to the construction of P Phot o credit cr edit ed : To Touris uris ism m Britis Br itis itish h Co C lumb lum m ia. ia a have few, if any, choices for more than 75 kilometes of a ownership of suitable housing new right-of-way. in the Hazelton market,” “[This portion] will follow according to the TRCS a new route designed to business plan. “With the added avoid geotechnically unstable criteria of seniors’ needs, such terrain and mitigate potential as, easy access, grab bars or water crossing impacts,” Greg wide hallways and doorways, Weeres, PNG president, wrote the housing choices are nonin correspondence. existent.” Council discussed Mayor More than 1,200 people in Alice Maitland attending the the Hazelton area are above working group meeting in • Kidney Disease causes death in many the age of 55, according to the Prince George last Thursday Smithers, we’re very happy to welcome you on board WestJet. high blood pressure, and raises the ris TRCS business plan. to find out where PNG We’re not your run-of-the-mill airline. 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AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Mon., 7 p.m. Telkwa Chr. Ref. Church, 1348 Hwy 16 (beside BV Home Centre), Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information.
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Michael Lester, Born in England Oct. 16, 1938 passed away suddenly at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC Oct. 11, 2013. Michael leaves his loving wife Norma of 55 years, son Mark (Susan), daughter Karen (Fred), grandsons Tyrell and Danny, granddaughter Alison and devoted dog Molly. Also, Michael leaves his brother Arthur (Nora) and family in England and many other family members and friends. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses, especially Dr. J. Flynn for their love and care for Michael over the past years. No service or Àowers by reTuest. “I love you and will miss you forever”, Love Norma. “Thanks for being our rock Dad, miss you forever”, Love Mark and Karen.
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Walter Douglas Gowanlock age 75 of Smithers, passed away on October 6, 2013 in Prince George. He was born December 25, 1937 in Smithers, where he grew up and went to school. Walter joined the military in 1961, where he served with the Canadian Peacekeepers in Cyprus, and in the Middle East. He retired from the military in 1986 and moved back to the Bulkley Valley where he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his two sisters: Patricia Ann Oulton of Edmonton, and Merrie Irene Pigeon of Edmonton, one brother: Gustav Gunnar Lundquist of Kelowna, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com
Florence “Ruth” Langdale Oct. 24, 1934 to Oct. 3, 2013
Ruth passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Ron, and her children, Martin (Pansy), Dennis (Bobbi), Patti, Rhonda (Kieron), and by her grandchildren, Brody, Kevin, Kimberly, and Clayton. A huge thank you to the Home Support workers, Dr. Flynn and Dr. Bastian and all of the nurses at the Cancer Centre. There will be a gathering to celebrate her life in the spring of 2014 in Prince Rupert.
It’s written in the stars That night will follow day. And the tide will ebb and Àow onto the shore, This is the way it is, so try not to rock the boat Sit back relax, your time will come for sure. Work hard, try hard, there is no easy way. It takes time to do the things that count, Shortcuts don’t pay. If you would do a thing with skill, Hone it. If you would do a thing with strength, Control it. If you would do a thing with love, You are already half way there. For in this world, too much is short For reasons that are false. Tell me what man of great wealth, Would not give his last gold piece. To regain the thing he was given free, His health. You have this health, it was given free, To you, the same as he. And if you guard it with your life, A man of wealth you’ll be. The moral of this tale I tell, Is very plain to see. In life’s great race to reach the top, Of your own chosen tree. Remember the things that were given to you, Absolutely free. Written by Michael Lester
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Grand Forks Division IMMEDIATE OPENING Quality Control Supervisor International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. Interfor is currently recruiting for a Quality Control Supervisor at our Grand Forks Operation in Grand Forks British Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of sawmill quality control including optimizers, change overs, simulations, and other continuous improvement activities. This position also requires overseeing the planermill quality control functions, including liason with grading inspectors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Must have strong leadership skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive and energetic team environment. The ability to function under pressure, to think tactically and strategically, and be detailed and results oriented is also required. Position Details: Major responsibilities: • Supervise all aspects of the sawmill quality control program • Maintain and utilize all sawmill production optimization systems to maximize lumber values, grade, and recovery • Identify and leverage opportunities to improve sawmill quality management • Train and support quality control staff to improve their work performance • Ensure all sawmill quality control documentation is current • Work closely with sawmill production staff to maximize return to log Required Education, Experience, and/or Training: • Grade 12, post-secondary education preferred • Experience in sawmill optimization technology • Minimum of 5 years sawmill QC experience • Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Understand and use statistical analysis process • Have a valid lumber grading ticket
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Last Thursday a protest held by the Elsipogtog First Nation near Rexton, New Brunswick was met with armed RCMP officers ordered to enforce an injunction to remove the protestors, an event that has been covered by most news sources in Canada. Melanie Smoke, creator of the Rock the North music festival, decided to organize a rally in support of the Elsipogtog last Friday, which was also happening in several cities and towns across the nation. Smoke shared why she threw an event in support so quickly. “I tried to invite as many people as I could because there needs to be more people who know about the dangers of fracking,” Smoke said. “I was really upset about what was happening in New Brunswick. People that I talked to that were there told me everyone involved in the protest were asked
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When Troy Derrick, Gitanyow Nation member, Lax Gibuu (Wolf) clan, moved near Prince George when he was young he had never skateboarded in his life. He had only daydreamed of catching air like the character Marty McFly in Back to the Future. So, to be featured on the cover of a skateboard magazine, Concrete
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determined to be prohibited from driving. Charges are pending and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. Police are warning locals to be aware of the ‘Grandparent scam’ in which elderly persons are targeted. The caller attempts to convince the older victim that they are a grandchild who needs money immediately for reasons such as a vehicle breakdown or bail. Social media and obituaries are sometimes mined for family data. Every effort must be made to confirm the identity of the caller. Be suspicious and ask questions.
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RCMP’s Derrick lands cover of skateboarding mag
From WAVE on B9 Derrick, then 14-years-old, recalled the meeting and how it affected the rest of his youth. “I knew who Harris was,” he said. “I knew he was friends with Tony Hawk. That was essentially a lifechanging moment for me.” Harris is also a designer of skateboard art and Derrick has one of his designs tattooed on his left arm. Derrick, who had started skateboarding two years previous, ended up choosing skating over baseball. “The sport of skateboarding was at an all-time popularity low at the time,” he said. “But it was just a matter of how I felt when I was on a board as opposed to on a baseball diamond.” Derrick and a fellow skateboarding friend were being treated poorly by their baseball teammates and in the middle of a game they both walked off the field and never looked back. “It was like a movie,” Derrick said. “We just had to get away from it because it was bringing us down. It was actually a very easy decision.”
Above: Const. Troy Derrick shows some in-uniform skills on a Richmond half-pipe. Left: Derrick displays a tattoo which is based on a Kevin Harris, one of the pioneers of skateboarding in Canada, design.
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The decision has helped Const. Derrick to connect with youth in a very relatable way, he said. “Not too many members of the RCMP skateboard,” he said. “Being able to skate with them is a really great icebreaker. It has bridged that ‘us against them’ idea that is associated with police-youth relationships.”
Const. Derrick is involved with youth in the Lower Mainland through several outreach programs. One of which is bringing raw cedar for students in the Surrey/ Whiterock area to carve welcoming poles for their school. “It’s a pretty big deal down here for an inner city school to be doing this sort of thing,” he said.
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Grassroots sign campaign grows
By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
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An anti-liquid natural gas sign campaign has been gaining momentum in the Hazelton area, which is aimed at raising awareness regarding the burgeoning industry in B.C. The campaign came about in reaction to community members learning about the numerous threats that this proposed LNG industry posed to our health, environment and existing economies, Chris Timms, one of the main organizers, said. “I wrote an invitation to over 40 community members and it was well received, and quickly took on a life of its own,” Timms said. “Within a week we
had designed our first billboard sign with the help of local artist Leah Pipe.” The billboard is now on display near Stephen’s Building Supplies, between New Hazelton and Hagwilget. “The sign is titled ‘Don’t Frack with our Salmon’ which is a message we feel is important,” he added. “We wanted to show the connection between our salmon bearing watershed, LNG and its highly controversial source of extraction, hydraulic fracturing.” Timms, a Hazelton-area resident, has taken a stand against LNG because he feels the potential costs outweigh the potential benefits. “I find that the more information people gather that isn’t driven by profit the harder it should
become to support LNG,” Timms said. “There are, to me, so many holes in the information presented by proponents that there is a definite need for citizens to collect their own information to make a decision.” The traction the campaign is showing in the Hazelton area is a surprise, he said. “At first I knew all the people who had the ‘No LNG’ signs,” Timms said. “Now I see the signs all over town and more are being bought every day. We’re almost out and preparing to order more.” The signs are $10 each and are available at Stephen’s Building Supplies, Art and Antler and the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition office in Hazelton and Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers.
SPARTANS HOST ZONES The Hazelton Secondary School’s senior boys are set to host the ‘A’ zones this weekend. Caledonia Secondary’s Tyreke Mowatt, left, and Hazelton’s Nelson Wesley hustle for possession in a game in Smithers. Contributed photo
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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
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The award-winning The Interior News is seeking an advertising/graphic designer to join our community newspapers’ production department. This position is currently part-time with fulltime potential. The successful applicant should be familiar with Mac OSX and Adobe Indesign Software. 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:
Grant Harris Publisher / Sales Manager Box 2560, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Email: publisher@interior-news.com
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
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.
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Lake Babine Nation Job Posting
Wellness Counselor REPoRts to: HEALtH DiRECtoR Lake Babine Nation requires a Wellness Counselor to advise / counsel individuals, primarily women, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. In delivering these services, the Wellness Counselor will utilize a case management approach, consulting with associates within the Wellness team and representatives from a number of supporting agencies. The Wellness Counselor assesses and provides direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs, for clients on issues related to: addictive patterns of behavior; concurrent disorders; and other mental health, behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief and loss when these are connected to addictions or the impact of addictions within the family and inter-generationally. Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages and an incredible work environment. Qualifications: • College Diploma: Psychology or Social Work License preferred • 2 years or more experience with acceptable work reference • Experience in one of the following theoretical orientations: psycho dynamic – analytical; existential – humanistic; social – community • Knowledge of First Nations culture and socioeconomic conditions • Case conceptualization and report writing skills • Individual, group and family therapy skills Submit cover letter and resume to: beatrice MacDonald Human Resources P.o. box 879, burns Lake, b.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com DEADLinE: november 1, 2013 Only thOse shOrtlisted Will be COntaCted.
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Sweet Dreams Esthetic & Laser Studio is looking for part time CERTIFIED NAIL TECH that can do pedicures and waxing in busy downtown spa. Must be upbeat, energetic and enthusiastic towards the job. Some travel for work may be required, wage negotiable. Submit Resume to: sweetdreamesthetics@gmail.com or drop by to see Daunne at Sweet Dreams Esthetics & Laser Studio 1283 Main Street, Smithers Plaza
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/DETAILER Starting pay $11.50 per hour with pay increases based on performance.
Responsibilities include: Clerical Duties, Renting and Detailing Vehicles. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. No experience necessary, full training is provided. ** All applicants must present a valid drivers licence** “N” licences are acceptable. Candidates are to bring resumes into the Smithers Airport or Mail to: NATIONAL CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL Box 2949, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 ATTN: STEPHANIE Stephanie.Auston@nationalcar.com Ph: 250-847-2216 Fax: 250-847-2448
Advertising Sales Consultant The award-winning The Interior News has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Advertising Sales Consultant. Our ideal candidate will be organized, upbeat and work well in a fast paced environment. You have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges. Newspaper sales would be a definite asset but training would be provided for the right candidate. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and reliable automobile are necessary. Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
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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. BAGGAGE handlers needed at the Smithers airport. Contact Dennis 250-877-1084.
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Labourers YARDING CREW Needed on Vancouver Island - Experience is an asset. Madil 071 operator, Hooktender, Landing bucker. Please forward resume to jessica@heli-log.com
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 at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet. net.
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NOW HIRING! We are looking for motivated, hard working individuals to fill the following positions within our team! • Tire and Lube Technician • Parts counter • Retail Sales Floor • Cash and Customer Service If interested in joining our progressive and ever growing company, please drop off your resume at the customer service desk, or mail it Attention: Shane Mooth, to PO Box 669, Smithers BC, V0J-2N0 You can also email your resume to, cantire631@yahoo.ca
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Custodian in both Smithers and Houston ($19.32 per hour). WHMIS Certificate, Familiarity with WCB safety procedures and Previous custodial experience would be an asset. Please send resumes to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-877-6831
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Smithers Community Services
“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized.”
Community Literacy Coordinator-Part-time Competition #317 Community Learning provides literacy programming in the Smithers area designed to empower all on the continuum of learning. We strive to provide relevant, fun programming that acknowledges and supports each person’s unique skills and abilities. Our community programs include: the Ground 2 Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen, Adult One-on-One tutoring, and the Mother Moose parent/tot program. To view this job posting please visit www.scsa.ca/ Closing date: October 30, 2013
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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 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 780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).
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“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized.”
Clinical Advisor – Full Time – Temporary (6 months) Competition #316 Smithers Community Services Association is seeking a Clinical Advisor to provide clinical guidance and support to program staff and persons served. SCSA is non-profit social service agency that operates over 20 programs and provides a variety of services and supports that contribute to enhancing the quality of life for all members of our community. Participants for many of our programs represent the more vulnerable members of the community; people who lack the skills and/or necessary resources to achieve their goals of daily living without assistance from SCSA. To view this job posting please visit: www.scsa.ca/careers/ Closing date: November 8, 2013
Senior Engineering Technician
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Bus Driver in both Smithers and Houston - $20.89 per hour. Previous experience is an asset. Must have a Class II Driver’s Licence. Please send resumes to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-877-6831
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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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Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Parts Manager will manage the parts and Inventory function of the Branch operation. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Ensure stock levels will support equip. in the field • Develop and maintain relationships with customers. • Ensure that the Parts and Inventory function delivers quality & exceeds customer needs. • Promote the sale of parts. • Develop annual objectives for the Parts and Inventory function • Ensure company plans and programs are carried out by Parts Department. • Ensure that activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE standards and SMS company policies and processes. Qualifications: • Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp. Any combo of education and exp.may be considered. • Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset. • Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumé quoting reference number PM-12320-10102013 and position title to: Email: bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax: (1)604.888.9699
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Steel Fabricators, Iron Workers, Millwrights, Pipe Fitters, and Welders Timber West Mill Construction is currently hiring experienced Steel Fabricators, Iron Workers, Millwrights, Pipe Fitters, and Welders Resumes accepted by fax (250) 964-0222 or e-mail info@timberwestmc.com
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Wayside Service is accepting applications for an immediate opening in our service department for a mechanic. • Strong computer skills • Experience an asset • Must be an enthusiast Salary depends on experience. 40 hour / week. Disability and Group Insurance. Please send resume to hdsmithers@telus.net or drop off resume at 4320 Hwy 16 West Attention: Stephen Graf Wayside Service 1968 Ltd. Harley-Davidson/Arctic Cat
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Smithers Community Services Association Community Learning Services is seeking adult learners for our adult one-on-one literacy program. If you are an adult who is interested in working on your reading, writing, math, or computer skills, we are the program to you. We provide free tutoring with volunteer tutors to help you reach your learning goals. For information contact: Jo-Anne Nugent Ph.250-847-9515 Email: jnugent@scsa.ca
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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
Real Estate For Sale By Owner REDUCED, Alpine living, 3 bdrm, 1172 sq.ft., 5 acre parklike setting, mtn views, ski resort, cross country & bike trails minutes away, huge real estate potential. Must sell. Open to offers. $270,000. 250-8474695.
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Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
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APARTMENT for rent, available Nov 01 2013. In town, two bedrooms, has a washer and dryer, and heat/hydro is included. $900/month. Please email glacier1@telus.net, or call 250 847 3451 for inquiries.
SMITHERS, 1/2 Duplex, central location, reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, W/D, N/S. Ref. req’d. Available Nov. 1. Call (250)877-1856
Mobile Homes & Pads
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SMALLER 1BDRM downtown, some pets allowed, large deck, coin laundry avail., ref’s req’d. $600 + util. 250877-3827
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SMITHERS, 1 bdrm apt, close to town. N/P. Prefer N/S. $625/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269. TELKWA, 2 bdrm, recently renovated & appls., newly landscaped, avail. Nov. 1. $800/mth. n/p, n/s Ref’s req’d. (250)845-7030
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2 BDRM trailer, N/P, $700/mth + util. Ref’s Req’d. Located in quiet park in Telkwa. 250-8469663 MODERN MOBILE home on country property. 9km east of Telkwa. Ref. req’’d. (250)846-9255
Homes for Rent 2 BDRM, 1 bath house in Smithers, $1,000 + util. 6 to 12 month lease. 250-877-9857 2 BDRM, 1 bath., upper floor of house in Smithers. $1100 util. incl. 6 or 12 month lease. (250)643-5015 lve msg. 2 BDRM, 5 mins from town, off Hudson Bay Mtn Rd, preferred professional couple, N/S, N/D, pets neg. Must have ref’s. Nov. 1 to April. $800. 250-8474695 2 BDRM furnished home avail. Nov. 1-May 1. $950/mth + Hydro. N/S. (250)643-1556
2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/P. $900 (250)877-2704 3 BDRM & DEN 2 bath home in Walnut Park area. Avail. Nov 1st, 2013. NS, NP, Ref. req. $1300/mo plus uliti. Call Ron 250.847.0335 AVAILABLE immediately. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath w/full basement, garage, hot tub in Silver King. N/S Ref’s req’d. $1300/mo. 867335-4516
Suites, Lower 2 BDRM furnished basement suit, W/D/F/S, Sat TV & internet. N/P. everything incl. 250-877-1622 lve msg.
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2004 Mazda 6 GTX 3.0L V6 $213,000 21925 Kiteguecla Loop
Sandra Hinchliffe
1987 Omega P&H Crane 50 ton crane, for sale “where is, as is”
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
mls n227088
Charming country home on 4.23 acres. Bright and extremely well kept, lots of windows, high ceilings 2 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, landscaped, garden and storage shed.
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Violence is bad, reason for stand should be public focus
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t is impossible to understand what happened in Elsipogtog territory, near Rexton, New Brunswick, last Thursday. What is obvious is the general media coverage is focusing on burning cop cars and what the RCMP found when they enforced a court-ordered injunction after nearly four weeks of opposition by the Elsipogtog to natural gas exploration by Texas-based Southwest Energy Company through a Canadian-based subsidiary. What about the reason the Elsipogtog are there in the first place? The EFN are there to stop any activity
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that would lead to hydro-fracturing on their traditionally held, unceded territory. Members of the EFN have researched the effects of fracking where it has occurred in the United States and decided they do not want any industry that will lead to the inability to drink water from natural sources operating in their land. The EFN have been in opposition to the SEC for quite some time and this latest round
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has finally garnered national attention. Christine Blatchford, a columnist for The National Post, found it necessary to point out more than 85 per cent of the EFN are unemployed, which to me, has little to do with this issue. The issue is a group of people, which includes nonFirst Nations people, are standing up for that which sustains them.
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Canada’s governing body, through its court system, decided to send in heavily armed officers to break the resistance. More than 40 people were arrested, six RCMP vehicles were burned, weapons and explosives were found after arrests were made and Canada in general is left to scratch its collective head. Entire countries have banned fracking. Here in northwest B.C. the natural gas industry is looking to open the floodgates to an industry that has only fracked for 10 years. Proper research is needed into all LNG related events. Happy hunting.
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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
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$299,500
3192 Railway Avenue
8639 Kroeker Road
3286 Turner Way
4179 Fifth Ave, New Hazelton
54456 Hwy 118, Babine Lake
3910 Eleventh Avenue
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Donna Grudgfield NEW PRICE
mls n231561
$749,000
5 acres, custom built home 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Huge shop, home based business Nice views, gas fireplace, woodstove
Donna Grudgfield
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$45,000
NEW PRICE
6 years young 2 storey, RV parking 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, fireplace & more Double garage, 24x32 shop Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia NEW PRICE
mls n231625
$112,000
10 year old home on 8 serviced lots Large garden, 3 bedrms, rec room Spectacular view of Roche de Boule Full bsmt, carport, many outbuildings
Jantina Meints NEW PRICE
mls n231588
Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
$135,000
mls n231612
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms New gourmet kitchen Fireplace, woodstove Hot tub, 24x24 workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$299,000
mls n230966
$329,500
16341 Hwy 16 W, Telkwa
#46 Hudson Bay MHP
#40 Fulton Street, Granisle
Lot A Zobnic Road
4024 Walnut Drive
1216 Hunter Avenue, Telkwa
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106 acres, 3 bedroom home, view Hay field, east of Telkwa Frontage on Bulkley River www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n227961
Solid 3 bdrm & den with addition Newer snow roof and furnace Vinyl windows, newer exterior doors Covered deck, shed, great yard
Ron Lapadat
$515,000
mls n226199
6 bedrms, 3 bathrms, 3200 sq ft Spacious & bright, dbl garage, hot tub Beautiful view of Babine Lake Rec room, storage, office, laundry
Jantina Meints
$219,000
mls n229439
Close to town 5 acres, partially fenced Good, cleared building site Year round creek
Donna Grudgfield
$139,000
mls n223800
Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 level Spacious rooms, sunken living rm Vaulted ceilings, fireplace
Peter Lund
$250,000
mls n222441
Hand hewn log home, riverfront .96 acre, level beach front 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Gourmet kitchen, lots of windows
Donna Grudgfield
$429,500
mls n224956
$249,900
3724 Rosenthal Road
Old Babine Lake Road
Lot 2 Lake Kathlyn Road
6770 Snake Road
12 Pavilion Place (no GST)
#26 – 1205 Montreal Street
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6.64 acres, fenced, barn and shop 4 bdrm, 3 bathroom, 2,016’ rancher Close to Smithers and river access www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n229547
238 acres, creek, legal access Borders crown land, view Established access www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n230485
3.48 acres waterfront Established driveway Cleared building site, view www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$179,500
$459,500
mls n216767
Sunny driftwood location Gorgeous mountain views Updated 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom home www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n231396
Stylish home, steps from the beach Open plan with spacious rooms Quality finishing, 3 bedrm, 3 bath www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$18,000
$174,900
mls n224641
Adult oriented half duplex strata Modern interior, large sundeck Big country kitchen, 2 lg bedrooms www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$369,900
mls n227843
$444,000
1333 Sunny Point Drive
1413 Queen Street
3744 Broadway Avenue
3904 Railway Avenue
4248 Reiseter Avenue
3257 Third Avenue
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Silverking prime bench location 3500sq ft rancher with full basement Beautiful yard, huge deck, workshop www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n230986
Convenient location by town centre Solid & spacious 3 bedrm rancher Big 61x132 yard www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n228537
3 bedroom, downtown area C-1A zoned res, retail, offices, etc Includes appliances and furnishings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$215,000
$564,000
mls n216307
Handy man special Potential, affordable home 3 bdrms, 1½ bathrms, R-2 zoning Small fenced yard, alley access
Dave & Sonia
$99,000
mls n231612
3 bedroom, 4 level split 2 fireplaces, vaulted ceilings Main floor family rm, many updates Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$316,000
mls n227091
Superb quality, 3 bedroom rancher 10’ ceilings, 14’ vaults, hardwood 3 years young, fenced yard, deck Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
$208,000
mls n230125
$248,000
5726 Kilpatrick Road
21925 Kitseguecla Loop Rd
Lot 2 Morgan Road
4246 Second Avenue
Dl 2291 Highway 16 West
8397 Kroeker Road
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Tyhee Lake frontage, 5.2 acres Solid 4 bedrooms, full basement Fireplace, HRV unit, private Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca
Dave & Sonia
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
mls n227862
Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
Extremely well kept 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 4.25 park like acres Country charm
Sandra Hinchliffe
Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292
mls n227088
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8 km from town Perfect for your country retreat
Sandra Hinchliffe
Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365
mls n214865
Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937
Immaculate condition 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Lovely sundeck and storage shed Fenced yard and paved driveway
Sandra Hinchliffe
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
mls n229922
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
Timbered ¼ section of land Zoned R-1 and only part is ALR Mixture of tree species 20 min west of Smithers
Sandra Hinchliffe
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
mls n231055
Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838
Affordable country living, 5.45 acres 4 bdrm, 2 bath mobile w addition Private landscaped yard, deck, garage Open layout, bright, appliances incl
Peter & Jantina
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
mls n231348
Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420
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