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Canfor announced Oct. 24 that it will permanently close its sawmill located in Quesnel, in March 2014. Canfor’s 209 Quesnel-based employees will be offered positions elsewhere in the company. Canfor has entered into an agreement with West Fraser Mills Ltd. for an exchange in forest tenure rights. Canfor is exchanging 382,194 m3 of replaceable forest licence allowable annual cut in the Quesnel Timber Supply Area as well as 53,627 m3 of replaceable forest licence allowable annual cut in the Lakes Timber Supply Area with West Fraser in exchange for receiving 324,500 m3 of replaceable forest licence allowable annual cut in the Morice Timber Supply Area. The companies are also exchanging non-replaceable licenses and undercut volumes. “The timber availability in the Quesnel region following the mountain pine beetle infestation unfortunately leaves us unable to continue operation of our Quesnel sawmill,” said Don Kayne, President and CEO of Canfor Corporation, in a press release. “The additional fibre we have been able to secure in the exchange agreement with West Fraser enhances the fibre requirements for our Houston facility. We are committed to minimizing the impacts of this closure on our Quesnel employees.” Provincial and federal assistance is also available for affected workers and provincial government staff will be working closely with the District of Houston and City of Quesnel, said Forests Minister Steve Thomson, who is on a forestry trade mission to Japan and China. “Unfortunately, given the mountain-pinebeetle infestation, this news is not unexpected. This government has invested over $884 million to mitigate the beetle’s economic and environmental impacts, which includes supporting regional beetle action coalitions and economic diversification funding through the Northern Interior Development Initiative Trust.”
Sam Redding Omineca Express Ferland Park in the heart of the heart of B.C. has finally upgraded its bathrooms. Vanderhoof’s Ferland Park had its original bathrooms since 1967. The new ones are pre-fabricated design, somewhat similar to the NVSS bathrooms only much smaller. The old ones, though well maintained by park staff, were getting too old to be feasible for much longer. So last week, before the snows, the district put in the new building by lifting it up out of the truck and setting it down on the foundation set for it. The building sat on the truck for about a week while the district waited for the right equipment to move it.
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The spirit of Fort St. James Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Typically, when people speak of the spirit of Fort St. James, they tend to be referring to the generosity, sense of community and general kindness of the place. However, as we approach Halloween, an alternative idea of a spirit of a place may come to mind. Originally, All Hallows’ Evening (now contracted to Halloween) was the precursor to All Hallows Day or All Saints Day. While the night has shifted over time and become more about dressing up and getting candy, it also still has a connection to spirits. Well, given the age of Fort St. James, which was traditional Nak’azdli territory long before it became Fort St. James, there are bound to be some spirits of note in the area. Of course, there is the fairly well known spirit story of Chief Kweh (or Kwah) himself. Buried overlooking the start of the Stuart River, Kweh is said to watch over the salmon and is referred to as the “dreamer of the salmon.” A rattle which hung from his grave was said to shake each year when the salmon were running. “And in this way Chief Kweh was believed to continue to provide for his people,” according to the information at the
historic site’s visitor centre. But there is at least one other story of a spirit in the Fort. An interpreter at the historic site, Nicole Robert, had a strange experience which she has never forgotten. The first year she began working at the park, Robert was in the trade store one day, and it was getting close to lunch time. It was pouring rain, and Robert did not want to leave her post or get wet, and so she
was calling towards the officer’s dwelling house to find out what was for lunch, as the interpreters would make a collective lunch. A woman appeared in the doorway of the officer’s dwelling wearing a black and white polka dot skirt and top. She was a native woman and Robert said she could see her lips moving, but couldn’t hear any words and the woman was holding her hands open. When the rain eased up, Robert walked
towards the building, and the woman faded back into the dark of the building. She assumed the woman was a new hire and asked after her when she arrived for lunch. The other interpreter informed Robert no one else was there. A medium visiting the site went through the house another time and reported seeing a woman of the same description as Robert. Robert has not seen the woman again, but she said she has had other experiences at the historic site, catching glimpses in her peripheral vision of people or movement and shadows. She has also smelled a strong puff of tobacco smoke inside the store on occasion, and said visitors have confirmed to her they smelled it as well. There is no smoking allowed on the site, however, and no one around was smoking. “It would be very strong, like somebody just lit it,” she said. The experiences do not worry Robert, however, as she has never felt anything unfriendly from her visitors. “I feel that they’re okay,” she said. She does, however, always say “good morning” to whoever may be inside when she goes into the building. Happy Halloween and may the spirits of Fort St. James be with you.
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The Decar project, 80 km north of Fort St. James, has produced favourable lab results. According to 40 per cent owner First Point Minerals Corp. (a Vancouver-based company), lab tests have demonstrated the Decar ore containing the nickel-iron alloy awaruite can be upgraded in current ferronickel plants. The concentrates were made using grinding and magnetic separation then gravity concentration. Part of the attraction of the ore found in the Decar project is the lack of environmental concerns related to processing awaruite. Toxic reagents were not needed to process the ore.
Seniors’ Health fair The Vanderhoof Seniors’ Health Fair Planning Committee announces their upcoming Seniors’ Health Fair and Flu Immunization Clinic on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Seniors’ Friendship Centre (219 Victoria St. East, Vanderhoof). The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day. Approximately 15 health organizations will be displaying information, lunch (by donation) will be served, and attendance prizes will be given.
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From left: Doctors Shani and Gus Van Der Spuy and Peter de Vos gather with sponsor Timothy Johnson (AMS) to show off Vanderhoof’s new ultrasound unit. Though small, the unit costs about $6,000.
New device helps mothers Sam Redding Omineca Express Obstetric patients in Vanderhoof will have a much easier time at the doctors office now that St. John Hospital and the Omineca Medical Clinic have access to a new ultrasound device. The machine, a SeeMore USB Ultrasound, looks like a plastic microphone but costs about $6,000. A knobby round bit at the end is placed against the expecting mother and the other end of the machine plugs straight into a laptop and all the
information pops up right on the screen. “We got the machine mainly for our obstetric patients,� said Doctor Shani Van der Spuy. “Sometimes you don’t hear the heart of the baby in the clinic and it’s very upsetting to mom and you have to send her over. She has to get an appointment and then a whole day of waiting for that appointment and being stressed out. Now we can easily just put the probe down, have a look at the heart and the position of the baby, and reassure mom.� That was the main reason for
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getting it but the machine can be used for numerous other things. Making sure a lump is a cyst or a solid lump, to have a look at the heart, the tummy and other things. “We don’t have all the skills yet,� said Van der Spuy. “It’s going to take some time and some practice. I think it’s going to be a good thing for the patients, a good thing for the community and less pressure on ultrasound.� The device was provided for by Timothy Johnson and Advanced Millwright Services (AMS).
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District of VanDerhoof Utility invoices
The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise the citizens of Vanderhoof that the deadline for claiming the 10% discount on municipal utilities is at 4:30 p.m. October 31/13. Utilities must be paid in full to claim the discount. All utilities that are not paid in full by December 31, 2013 will be transferred to property tax accounts as arrears. The District offers on-line payment options if you bank with one of the local banks. Please call the Municipal office at 250-567-4711 for more information on making your payments on-line.
“Bath salts� make it into B.C. A recent seizure of the notorious drug “bath salts� had B.C. RCMP holding a press conference last week. The drug, known to many through You Tube videos depicting users high on the drug having psychotic episodes, and called the ‘zombie drug’ by some because some users have reportedly exhibited such bizarre behaviour as biting other people. One incident in Florida went viral after one man was found naked chewing on the face of a homeless man has been credited to bath salts. The man attacking the homeless man failed to respond to police requests to stop the attack and was subsequently shot.
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The clock falls back one hour Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 2:00 am clocks are turned backward one hour when daylight savings time ends. The fall season and the end of daylight saving time marks a period when the days become darker, in that there are less hours of sunlight during the day, particularly in the afternoons or evenings, as winter soon approaches.
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Foggy Fawcett pumpkin patch Sam Redding Omineca Express
I took the time last week to go, with my wife, to the pumpkin patch owned by the Fawcetts. Neither of us had ever been to the Fawcett farm or their pumpkin patch before so traveling through those dark woods was a little ominous. It definitely felt like October with the dense patches of fog and stark trees providing the first clues. But once you get past the house with the chainsaw address sign the dark woods are beautiful in a gloomy kind of way reminiscent of Sleepy Hollow. It reminds us both of our hometown where the fog rolls onto dark green hillsides and covers everything in a funereal haze. Bonnie Fawcett, a kind and gentle woman at the end of the trip, was there to greet us in the early morning gloom but since the frost had only just lifted, it being about 10:30 in the morning, the pumpkins weren’t ready to be displayed. So we came back after about three hours and made the trip past the chainsaw sign again, all while looking out for any mass murderers. We met Bonnie Fawcett again in the building set up for the autumn displays. Inside, the Fawcetts have set up a beautiful arrangement of fall colours and atmospheric music played while our host busied herself behind the counter of cookies and treats. Our host felt so bad about turning us away earlier that morning, she made sure we both had cookies and spent a fair amount of time by the heat. It was great to see the orange and black setting provided by the region and to pick out our pumpkin from the rows set up there. The patch looks down on a valley with a thick patch of trees covering the edge of a carpet of fog.
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Perils of an ‘entitlement state’ VICTORIA – With the B.C. and federal governments once again struggling to climb out of deep operating deficits, it’s a good time for the release of Mark Milke’s book ‘Tax Me, I’m Canadian.’ An update of the same title published 12 years ago, the book retains the history of taxes in Canada, detailing how Canada’s tax system was initially built to mimic the United States system in the late 19th century. Beyond the history, it is mostly new material. Included are chapters on the global meltdown of 2009, the surge of pension liabilities as the baby boomers retire and the flawed logic behind the “Occupy” and “Idle No More” protests. Some readers will immediately note that Milke works for the Fraser Institute and was previously B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. But the book is not just an argument for cutting taxes. It also dismantles persistent myths that income taxes are illegal, and launches a broadside on what Milke calls “Canada’s corporate welfare carnival.” Many people will be able to identify some top names in the government subsidy game: Bombardier, General Motors, even poor old Rolls Royce Canada. Some will also be well aware that our supposedly tight-fisted Conservative federal government has continued to pour out “regional development” and other funds to every part of the country. But I did not know that Industry Canada grants were handed out to pizza parlours (including the remote pizza-starved village of Kamloops), or to help open gas stations or convenience stores in Kelowna, Vernon and Chilliwack. Milke makes a useful point for B.C. about royalty rates for timber, natural gas and other resources. They are resource rents, and if they are too high the tenants will move out. Reducing them isn’t a subsidy, especially if it leads to big revenue gains as B.C.’s unconventional shale gas incentives have done. On the Occupy movement: The infamous “one per
cent,” who in Canada earn $250,000 a year or more, earned 10 per cent of all income and paid 20 per cent of all taxes in 2010. The bottom 73 per cent of tax filers paid just 17 per cent of all taxes. About a third paid no tax at all. On Idle No More: When Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence played to the Ottawa media with her soup strike, former Liberal leader Bob Rae suggested a nearby diamond mine should share more revenue. Milke omits the substantial support and employment that mine provides, and glosses over the misguided blockades that disrupted that and other job-creating enterprises. But he does detail the disastrous effects of passive resource wealth bestowed on impoverished aboriginal communities, and contrasts it with the success stories of reserves that build their own enterprises through hard work. On public sector pensions: Milke notes that historically, public employees traded higher wages for better benefits and job security. Now their wages are generally higher, and taxpayers have to cover their personal pension contributions (as a portion of those wages) as well as the employer contributions, plus the “defined benefit” payout, which has to be subsidized far beyond what the pension fund can support. On the debt-financed welfare state, there are memorable observations, like this one: “For the record, the generous Quebec welfare state and its ostensibly more progressive model are paid for in part with the taxes of other Canadians; Quebec is merely the North American equivalent of Greece.” The recent B.C. political crisis over adoption of the harmonized sales tax showed that there is too much emotion and too little knowledge about how taxes work. This book is a step towards addressing that. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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never ends,” she said. Cromerty got into emergency medical services through friends who worked in the field already, and it seemed like a natural fit for someone interested in health care but who didn’t necessarily want to work in a hospital. The Fort St. James ambulance station receives an average of about 1,000 calls per year and is often called to provide patient transfers to larger hospitals and cover surrounding areas if there are not enough personnel on shift in the region.
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Vanderhoof BC, September 2013 – Fred Theissen has been promoted to Regional Vice President by Primerica. In making the announcement, John Addison, Primerica’s Co-CEO, stated, “I am pleased to announce that Fred has joined this exceptional group of leaders. Fred’s success is a barometer of the number of people that Primerica has helped prepare for a more secure future. Thanks to dedicated professionals like Fred, Primerica is an industry leader, providing financial solutions to more than 6 million clients.” While Fred is elated at this honour, he added that what he most enjoyed about Primerica is that he has helped his family financially by showing other families how to do the same. “It is gratifying to be a part of something that can really help people achieve financial security,” said Fred. His local office is located at:
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What type of job is there where things are always changing and you can truly make a difference? Emergency service professionals have dynamic jobs with challenges and rewards. Firefighters, police officers and ambulance attendants all play important roles in the community. The B.C. Ambulance Service, for example, needs drivers and emergency responders and paramedics in rural areas across the province. The need in Fort St. James is so great, Mark Rivard, the chief attendant for the local station said it may even be possible to start out as a driver with a Class 4 licence and Grade 12. It may then be an option to get the
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School District No. 91
Career & Trades Programs “Making Education Real & Relevant”
Career Programs School District No. 91 Career & Trades Programs is committed to providing students the hands-on work experience they need to explore future job opportunities, develop the industry and educational contacts so important in today’s workplace, and to fully understand earlier rather than later, the educational background necessary to move forward along a career path of their choosing.
www.sd91.bc.ca For more information regarding School District No.91 District Projects and/or the CTC Program please feel free to contact: DarreN CarPeNTer DiSTriCT Career & TraDeS ProgramS CoorDiNaTor Phone: 250-570-9739 email:
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Project Agriculture
Project Agriculture is a 3 day career awareness opportunity for 24 senior secondary school students. The project showcases agriculture as a valuable resource in our region, and the province. Students receive hands-on exposure to the many aspects and opportunities in agriculture in the Nechako Valley, the second largest forage producing area in British Columbia.
Camp Natural Resource Management
Camp Natural Resource Management is a 2 day career awareness opportunity for 24 senior secondary school students. Participants explore the many career opportunities open to them in the natural resource management sector. Students are exposed to careers in land management, silviculture, archaeology, forest health, forest ecology & fish wildlife. An integrated land management plan is created by students at the end of the project.
Project Health
Project Health is a 2 day career awareness opportunity for 24 senior secondary school students of exceptional scholastic ability. The project showcases career options and possibilities in the health & medical fields. The project provides interested students hands-on exposure to the many aspects and opportunities in medicine.
Project Junior Trades
Project Junior Trades is a 1 day career awareness opportunity for 7 area elementary schools. Grade 7 students experience the world of carpentry, welding, culinary arts, and hairstyling via hands-on activities from certified tradespersons.
Project Trades
Project Trades is a 2 day career awareness opportunity for 24 secondary school students. Participants discuss career opportunities with electricians, pipe-fitters, saw filers, millwrights, carpenters, and heavy-duty mechanics at their respective job-sites.
Project Heavy Duty
Project Heavy Duty is 4 day career awareness opportunity for 24 senior secondary school students. The project provides students the opportunity to operate a broad range of industrial machinery such as skidders, loaders, feller-bunchers, gravel trucks, excavators, packers, back-hoes, graders, earth moving machinery, and bob-cats to name a few.
Project Fire Fighter
Project Fire Fighter is a 2 day full immersion “career simulation” opportunity for a select number of Junior Fire Fighter students from throughout the school district. Students remain at the local fire hall over the duration of the project as they participate in live fire scenarios at the regional fire training centre.
Project Forest Management
Project Forest Management is a 3 day career awareness opportunity for 24 senior secondary school students. The project showcases the world of forest management. Students gain hands-on exposure to the many facets of modern forest management practices. Modern GPS usage, block layout, tree planting, brush cutting, and forest fire fighting practices are available for students to explore and experience.
Junior Initial Attack
Junior Initial Attack is a year long work experience opportunity for a select number of senior secondary school students from School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes). Successful candidates participate in a series of competitive workshops, seminars, & physical tests throughout the school year. Top performers become eligible for summer employment with the Ministry of Forests as active Initial Attack Fire Fighters.
Secondary School Apprenticeships
Secondary School Apprenticeships: SSA’s are partnerships between the ITA, local school districts, and employers that allow students to become registered apprentices, whereby, the hours they accumulate may be used towards their eventual certification. See opposite page.
Work Experience Placements
Work Experience Placements: Students are placed by the school coordinator in a career area of interest. Students receive credit once they have completed 90 hours of directly related work experience and 30 hours of course/school based work. Students are continually monitored and assessed by the employer and school career coordinator.
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Junior Initial Attack
Career Programs School District No.91 Career & Trades Programs is committed to providing students the hands-on work experiences they need to explore future job opportunities, develop the industry & educational contacts so important in today’s workplace, and to fully understand; earlier rather than later, the educational background necessary to move forward along a career path of their choosing. Project Agriculture Career Programs Coordinators: The career programs departments in each of the four major high schools (NVSS, FJSSS, FLESS, LDSS) are actively involved each year in a broad range of career promotion activities and events.
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Project Forest Management
Junior Initial Attack
❖ Recruit students and provide assistance to the 9 Career Awareness Projects ❖ Project Agriculture, Camp Natural Resource Management, Project Health, Project Junior Trades, Project Trades, Project Forest Management, Project Fire Fighter, Project Heavy Duty, Junior Initial Attack ❖ Provide Career Counseling ❖ Coordinate Work Experience Placements ❖ Coordinate Volunteer Placements ❖ Responsible for Grad Transitions ❖ Increase Career & Trades Awareness – School & Community Level ❖ Workshops ❖ Trade Shows ❖ Classroom/Community Presentations ❖ Grade Presentations ❖ Participation in Career Fairs ❖ CTC/ACE-It Programs Recruitment ❖ Foster positive relationships and ongoing partnerships between business, industry, community organizations, students, high school, and school district The Career Programs Coordinator plays an important and integral role in the educational growth for the students in School District No. 91. As one part of the School District No. 91 team, Career & Trades Programs strives to “Make Education Real & Relevant” for students throughout our region each and every day.
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Sam Redding Omineca Express There are over 200 CO-OPs in Eastern Canada, with a head office in Saskatoon. CO-OP also boasts a lot of upwards mobility within their system. This means that a worker could potentially start as a cashier in Alberta and end up the general manager of a CO-OP in B.C. “We hire all sorts of students and stuff for different places like the deli or lumber yard, wherever people have an interest,” said Erica Moser, Human Resources Manager at the Vanderhoof CO-OP. “We have many employees that have worked their way up the ladder in the co-op system. Our new home centre manager started here stocking shelves and he worked his way up the ladder.” In this district, there’s about 130 people employed by CO-OP and they’re always hiring because there’s always a change over. “Theres manufacturing, there’s retail, there’s
petroleum if you’re interested in something in the CO-OP system they will help you get your schooling if that’s something they feel fits,” said Moser. “People have gotten their CGA’s [Chartered General Accountant] through the CO-OP system and they’re even helping me go through my schooling as a human resource manager.” “Sometimes a student is only looking for a parttime job to pay for basketball trips in the summer or something. But other times a person will stay on even after school so if we think they have some sort of quality that we’re looking for and they’ve expressed an interest too then we’ll help them try to get to where they want to be.” “We’re looking for agronomists and crop specialists and accountants and human resource managers. So there’s all these different things for people to work towards and we’ll support them.” CO-OP paid for 75 per cent of several managers schooling to get their CGAs and they even helped Moser pay for her occupational health and safety program.
The Ministry of Forests is a great source of careers for the region. They have needs in fields ranging from biologists to firefighters. Lori Borth, Resource Manager for the ministry, spoke to the Omineca Express about the range and scope of employment within the ministry. “We’re the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource operations, we quite commonly get referred to just as the Ministry of Forests because that’s mostly what we have done in the past,” said Borth. “It’s still mostly forestry type of work but we also process land permits, our ministry is involved in water initiatives and things like that as well so it’s more than just forests.” “In our office here the majority of our professional staff are professional foresters, professional agrologists, biologists, forest technicians, engineering staff for roads and bridges, and we have clerical staff.” The ministry employs seasonal firefighters as well as some permanent full-time firefighters who do planning during the winter and landscape planting. There are also agrologists who work on a range program where they look after crown land for cattle and horses to forage. Even enforcement and compliance personnel are needed to look after the ministry’s interests. Some of it does require university, like to be a professional forester, and some of it requires college, like a technical diploma. “As far as trades, such as truck drivers and mechanics, the ministry needs those kinds of skills. So we could say our extended area of business requires those but we don’t require them right within our ministry office here. We do have computer technical systems so even computer techs are needed.” Drafting and geomatic positions are available as well with duties like creating maps for certain areas. Those positions will also require a technical diploma.
Mining and exploration as a career Fort St. James has a variety of opportunities in the field of mining and geology, with a long history of mining in the region. Not far from Mount Milligan, the largest new greenfield mine in 15 years in B.C., there will quite possibly be mining jobs for a long time to come. Mt. Milligan has just begun commercial production and is a copper-gold mine with a stateof-the-art processing plant, advanced environmental monitoring and restoration plan and all new equipment. So far, the mine has a highly enviable safety record and have been recognized for it with the John Ash award after they completed five million hours without a lost time incident. The mine promotes a culture of empowerment among their employees and offer great benefits. During operations, the mine is expected to employ 400 people, from service personnel to engineers to labourers, there are a diverse range of positions associated with such a large project.
But a project like Mt. Milligan begins with the work of prospecting, and there are also many exploration companies working in the area to find and map out mineralization deposits. From the Decar property past Tache to claims in the Germsansen Landing area, there are many exploration projects currently underway in the area. Line clearing, sampling and drilling are all a part of the initial exploration stages.
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Pumpkin Walk October 31st Riverside Park Come out for a magical night of jack-olanterns and fireworks. School children and seniors carve the pumpkins, which are then placed along the roads through Riverside Campground. Candy and hot chocolate are given out by volunteers to children and adults alike. After the pumpkin walk, stay and enjoy the fireworks show. It is a safe and fun way to spend Halloween night.
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To make Halloween a safe holiday, children and adults can heed these suggestions. * Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Although kids might want to wear shoes that match the costume, shoes that fit well and are comfortable are a safer bet. This will help prevent tripping and falling over cumbersome shoes. It also reduces the risk of developing blisters and discomfort when walking from home to home. * Go trick-or-treating in groups. Children should not be allowed to go out in search of candy alone. Going in a group means that someone can get help if need be. Also, there is safety in numbers. Predators wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t view a child as an easy target if he or she is with fellow trick-or-treaters. * Be visible. Since daylight saving time begins shortly after Halloween, there are fewer hours of daylight for trick-ortreating. When Halloween falls on a weekday, children have to wait until after school to venture out, and it can quickly become dark. Therefore, make sure that children are equipped with flashlights and put reflective tape on their costumes so they will be more
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The NVSA Sporting Clay organization was pleased to partner with Integris Credit Union and community supporters like Omineca Source for Sports, Nechako Outdoors and David Martens & Sons to raise $5,000 in our first annual sporting clay shoot. We were pleased to have shooters from Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prince George and locally that attended to support our efforts to contribute to the St. John Hospital Oncology Ward. Sporting Clays is a great family shooting program that test the skills of individuals in many divisions but more importantly it was a great opportunity to support our hospital and our oncology ward.
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New rescue truck in Fraser Lake Sam Redding Omineca Express The Village of Fraser Lake has approved spending of over $268,000 on a new rescue truck. The truck will be a rolling swiss-army knife of rescue tools and operations according to Fraser Lake Fire Chief Dave Balding. “It’s essentially a great big toolbox on wheels,” he said. “That will have some fire suppression capabilities so when we attend car crashes we’re able to provide protection for our members and of course the public as well.” The truck will service 70 kilometres of Highway 16 and parts of the Regional District as well as Fra-
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Sam Redding Omineca Express Bernie Larusic introduced the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre and their fashion show fundraiser on Friday, October 25. The children’s theatre has 42 students in their latest production of Alice in Wonderland. The cast performed three songs or skits and, in between performances, models young and old strutted their stuff in clothes provided by California Dreamin. First up was I’m Late, a song by the rabbit in Wonderland. As soon as the young singer was on stage his voice carried further than anyone would think a child’s voice could and there was no trace of hesitation or nervousness to be found in his or any of the performers. The cast then went on to perform Zip-a-dee-doodah and the Unbirthday Song to similar acclaim. Alice in Wonderland will be performed on November 28 to 30 and December 5 and 7 at 7 p.m. at NVSS. Admission will be by donation. The fashion show was carried out by people with
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ages ranging from their 40s to not quite 10s. The youngest were a little nervous, but with some prompting from mom, they got into the spirit of the catwalk. The clothes ranged in styles from back to school to casual and semi-formal. The models laughed and joked with the audience as they tumbled and sashayed across the stage, all while the audience got ready to donate and bid on the silent auction in the back. The money raised will go towards the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre trip to Disneyland in July 2014. More pictures on page 14
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As a child, Halloween was the best time of year. Free treats, lots of fun, and staying out after dark (with proper supervision). Since having a child of my own I have begun to question the sugar coma induction in the abundance of candy that is Halloween. Cavities and obesity rates are rising, nearly tripling since a generation ago. On average a child collects anywhere between 3,500 to 7,000 calories worth of candy in a single night. The problem really lies in making sure it isn’t consumed in a night, the key is moderation! Some Halloween pointers! · Eat before going out to trick-or-treat and they may eat fewer treats afterwards or along the way · Bring some healthy treats to snack on during the running around · Add some fun work outs into the trick or treating – walk them, don’t drive. Jumping over cracks, jumping jacks down the walkway, try using some pedometers and have children see who takes the most steps. · If you are giving out treats. Consider giving out healthy snacks like pretzels, fruit leather or even consider giving out toys like play-doh, glow sticks, tattoos, stickers, etc. · Buy the treats that you like least and you will be less likely to consume them all before handing them out · Consider going through your candy stash, and setting aside some of the pile for donating to some to places like the Woman’s Emergency Shelter or NeighbourLink etc. · Limit the amounts of candy eaten daily, freeze the rest and remove some as needed, it may be enjoyed for possibly months to come. Be certain to wear visible clothing, dress for the weather. As a driver be wary of children running on the streets. Please be mindful of your children and the streets, especially where there are no sidewalks or well lit areas. Be safe and have a fun memorable Halloween. HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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34th Annual Pope’s Peak Adventure Run It was a beautiful day on Oct. 20 for the 34th annual Pope’s Peak Adventure Run, with 17 runners taking part. Including walkers and volunteers, 36 people were said to summit Mt. Pope on a lovely autumn Sunday. While the weather for the run has often included snow and high winds at the peak
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NT Air offering services to Dease Lake Northern Thunderbird Air has announced the Dease Lake Winter Express. Starting on Monday, November 4, the service offers non-stop flights from Prince George to Dease Lake and return. It will operate two days per week on Mondays and Thursdays until at least December 19. A favorable response from the public will see this service continue as necessary to meet the demand.
Passengers will enjoy travelling from the brand new NT air hangar and passenger lounge located immediately next door to the YXS main terminal. Pay parking is available at the main terminal. Same-day connections will be available to/from Calgary, Kelowna, and Kamloops with airline Central Mountain Air. There are also same-day connections to Vancouver with Air Canada and WestJet.
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neChaKo Valley feSTiVal of The performing arTS agm...is November 19, 2013 at the Vanderhoof Public Library at 7:15pm. *** SeniorS/elderS BuS Trip To pg...We invite you to join in for a day of shopping and fun October 30. To book your seat, or for more information; Program Coordinator, Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-0623 vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** The Vanderhoof SeniorS’ healTh fair planning their CommiTTee...announces upcoming SENIORS’ HEALTH FAIR & FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINIC on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Seniors’ Friendship Centre (219 Victoria St. East, Vanderhoof). The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day. Approximately 15 health organizations will be displaying information, lunch (by donation) will be served, and attendance prizes will be given. *** neChaKo Valley hiSToriCal SoCieTy...meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the OK Cafe. *** Vanderhoof Crime WaTCh paTrol...will be holding their Annual General Meeting November 6th, 2013 at 7pm in our meeting hall. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcomes. For more information call 250-567-9037. *** adulT BadminTon...every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** STuarT neChaKo manor... looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VolunTeerS needed....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SeniorS ConneCTed... is
Prepping the area at Ferland Park in readiness for the new bathrooms being installed. looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** The norThSide Women’S inSTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’hoof hoSpiCe SoCieTy... AGM Nov 6th at 7 pm lower level 242 Louvain St (Riverside Place). Everyone Welcome! Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-5670623 or email vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** The food BanK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue.
*** BadminTon aT fleSS gym... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The Vanderhoof CanCer SupporT group...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** endaKo hall SoCieTy...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The yelloWhead drafT horSe aSSoCiaTion...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-5678484. *** neChaKo QuilTerS guild... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** The fraSer QuilTerS guild... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** hoSpiCe Tree of life... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** The fraSer laKe CanCer SupporT group... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** neChaKo Valley hiSToriCal SoCieTy...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** Vanderhoof 899 air CadeT SQuadron...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-6400218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** aa meeTing... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** fraSer laKe aa meeTingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s
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Large Beef EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Completion of post-secondary officein administration industry Processor High River, Alrequiredbut are looking to make the jump Getaways • Degree in Social Work other related discipline certificate preferred A berta looking for experienced Tahtsa Timber Ltd isorlooking for an experienced the heavy equipmentand industry? into O maintains records/reports makes necessary • Must have current and active Delegation under the CFCSA $17.00 within - $18.70 • Minimum of direct butchers. work experience an THE PALMS one RVyearResort adjustments for vacation, sick leave, increments, Do you have a mechancial background or hour. Call Laszlo: (403)652 Act www.yumapalmsrvresort.com absentees, WCB, F office setting 8404 or send an email: aptitude with a etc. history of strong customer Rated top 2% in America. 6-5• 3 years’ experience providing delegated child welfare O prepares payroll journal entries as necessary and laszlo_bodor@cargill.com Based out of Burns Lake. Starting wage is $30/hr 4-3For Monthly Specials. Starting sales and service? services a more detail description of this opportunity and to processes retroactive pay when necessary Dr at $637.50 per month. (plus and up, depending on experience. of working for wages little by orletter, no Tired O answers inquiries from staff andwith the public learn more our 1organization, visit www.csfs.org. Tax/Elec.) Call about Toll Free 855 113 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES e-mail, telephone or in person, and relays messages opportunity? PALMS RV (1-855-725-6778) looking for aservice to aboriginal • Provides support Also and guardianship TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to O issues records of employment and termination children and youth in care documents as required Obituaries Email: hr@csfs.org Obituaries An Great West Equipment has an exciting and (ORinHIGHER) • Collaboratively plans for children care with families, O maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information is h Fax: (250)563-3376 rewarding position available for a mobile lube band members and other community partners oper seen or heard Walter Samuel prov technician in the Vanderhoof region. QUALIFICATIONS • Recruits, screens, studies and trains foster parent Proof of qualifications, a class 5 drivers’ licence and a quire our shop in Burns Lake. KNOWLEDGE We offer a competitive compensation package applicants; for manages residential resource contracts clearEinarson criminal record check will be requested from the Eds including O completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • SupportsMust approved meet the needs of full health, dental and company havefoster validparents driver’sto license. Sept. 20, 1933 to successful applicant. WAN O completion of a 2 year college accounting program children and youth in care RRSP contributions. 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Agreements and the Freedom of Information and Proof of education, other credentials, a valid Drivers’ License, Protection of Privacy Act and a clear Criminal Record Check will be requested from the He was born to Edna O B.C. Driver’s License - class 5 successful applicant. and Einar Einarson on EXPERIENCE Sept. 20, 1933 in Red O two years’ current experience using a computerized To learn more, visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send a cover Deer Alberta. He lived payroll system (SDS or similar) letter with your resume to hr@csfs.org. his early years there and moved to BC in the mid 60’s where O an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a he remained till his passing. He made his living working We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, current driver’s abstract in the bush running heavy equipment. His gentle nature only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SKILLS & ABILITIES made him a desirable employee, because he could run the O typing skills of 55 words per minute most fragile equipment, and make it do what was necessary O proficiency and speed in the use of calculators and a without damage or break-down. good aptitude for figures O ability to organize and prioritize work to meet He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gail, two deadlines sons, Steve and Rob (Kelly), two grandchildren, Toren, and O ability to maintain close attention to detail for Patricia, a sister and brother-in-law, nieces and nephew, and periods of sustained duration Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, numerous cousins. He was predeceased by hisPELLET parents, Edna GET YOUR STOVE O excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to Plumbing and Einar Einarson. sales, general hauling, foundations, effectively, both orally and in writing O communicate gravel SERVICED Rural Water & S O ability to work as a team member water & sewer lines and snow removal. NOW Walter was born in Alberta and his heart never left. His desire Water Tre was always to return to Alberta, FOR and according to his wishes WINTER AND BEAT PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS RELATED TO Filtration he is being buried in his “home” town of Benalto. BIG or small, SPECIFIC DUTIES All OF jobs THE POSITION TO: give us a call! THE RUSH INSTALLATION LYNN MAKSYMCHAK FRANK TEICHROEB Special thanks to hisFord cancer doctor, Dr Campbell, and his . Parts & Service on all Jim DISTRICT PRINCIPAL - HUMAN RESOURCES/ makes and models family doctor,250-567-2167 Dr. Gus Van Der Spuy who guided him LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 . Installs through his illness, and nurse Chona Dick who made trips “Your Water P SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) Cell: 250-567-8634 567-2029 . WETTthanks CERTIFIED to the cancer clinic (almost) fun. And a special to Dr. PO BOX 129 250-567 Muir who made the initial diagnosis which prolonged his life VANDERHOOF, BC V0J 3A0 by several years. Thanks to you all. To apply: Please send a detailed resume to Lynn Maksymchuk at lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca. Please be Career Career Career Career sure to include the posting number in the subject line.
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Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has one full time position and one full time, term position for a Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Clerk. The NIHB program offers services to all registered First Nations people residing on/off reserve. Duties include assisting clients with applications, booking and coordinating travel and accommodation for clients, and processing claims and invoices.
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WESTCAN - Interested In Being Our Next Ice Road Trucker? Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca or Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Working knowledge of NIHB Patient Travel guidelines • Ability to use electronic charting and data storage • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality • Accurate typing skills to 40 WPM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Completion of post-secondary office administration certificate preferred • Minimum one year of direct work experience within an office setting For a more detail description of this opportunity and to learn more about our organization, visit www.csfs.org. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: hr@csfs.org Fax: (250)563-3376 Proof of qualifications, a class 5 drivers’ licence and a clear criminal record check will be requested from the successful applicant. CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2013 4:30 PM We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Linden Fabricating Ltd requires experienced FABRICATOR/ WELDERS to work in its Prince George shop. Flux Core & Metal Core, All positions. A background in Sawmill fabrication would be beneficial. To apply, please submit a detailed resume to: Linden Fabricating Ltd. 102-9368 Milwaukee Way Prince George, BC V2N 5T3 Fax: (250) 561-2217 Email: nancy@linfab.com
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Do you currently work in the automotive industry but are looking to make the jump into the heavy equipment industry? Do you have a mechancial background or aptitude with a history of strong customer sales and service? Tired of working for wages with little or no opportunity? Great West Equipment has an exciting and rewarding position available for a mobile lube technician in the Vanderhoof region. We offer a competitive compensation package including full health, dental and company RRSP contributions. If this interests you, please submit a cover letter and resume to dchandler@gwequipment.com
THINK SAFE! BE SAFE! A&W IS LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES Full/Part time/ Split Shift $11.00 per hour. Drop off resumes at A&W 113 E. 1st Street, Vanderhoof Attention: Christy
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PLUMBERS / GAS FITTERS: M and K Plumbing and Heating is the largest Mechanical Contracting and Service firm in the East Kootenay region. We are currently in need of CONSTRUCTION PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS - BOTH JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES - to provide expertise and technical skill to our industrial construction customers in the ELK VALLEY. We expect this project to continue through the winter with 10 on 4 off shifts of 10 hour days. The position will pay hourly, plus overtime, plus Living Out Allowance. WEBSITE: www.mkplumbing.ca EMAIL:info@mkplumbing.ca 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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Merchandise for Sale JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/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; or send an email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD For Sale: Large quantity of SPF/Douglas-fir firewood blocks for sale. Blocks vary in width from 4”x6”, 6”x6” & 8”x6” and are 8”-12” in length. Pricing is: $65 per 8’ bed or $55 per 6.5’ bed. Pricing for larger loads can be negotiated. Please call 1 (250)574-6181 for more details.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that Public Hearings affecting “Vanderhoof Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1517, 2009” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the District of Vanderhoof Council Chambers, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, B.C. The start time of the Public Hearings and a description of the Bylaws that are the subjects of the Hearings are as follows: 7:00 pm Bylaw No. 1681 “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1681 which rezones the subject property from H1 (Small Holdings) to H1A (Small Holdings Additional Dwelling) to allow a second residence on the subject property. The subject property is located on 9153 Blackwater Rd, 8 kilometres south of the District of Vanderhoof and is legally described as “Lot 2, Plan 7774, Section 35, Township 7, Range 4 Coast District”. The subject property is shown crosshatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1681
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PROPOSED FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given, under section 20 of the Forest Planning Regulation that Fraser Lake Sawmills, will hold a public viewing of Amendment 8 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts. This amendment will create a new Forest Development Unit for the Stellat’en First Nation’s Non Replaceable Forest License in the vicinity of Fraser Lake, BC and add the license to the Forest Stewardship Plan document. The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16. Persons may review the plan at the location during business hours. Written comments may be submitted in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to: Fraser Lake Sawmills Attention: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F P.O. Box 100 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Comments must be received in writing no later than 5:00 pm on December 30, 2013. For further information, please contact Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F. at 250-699-6235
7:30 pm Bylaws No. 1671 and 1672 The Agricultural (A) designation in “Vanderhoof Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1517, 2009” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1671, by adding the following: “Rezoning applications to allow small scale industrial use may be approved on a parcel within the Agriculture (AG) designation where the proposed use has the support of the Agricultural Land Commission if the land is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the use is compatible with adjacent land uses.” “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1672 by adding a new permitted use to the Agricultural (Ag1) Zone, to allow the operation of a sawmill on the subject property, provided that the sawmill and all accessory uses including log and lumber storage, does not occupy an area greater than 0.8 ha. The purpose of Bylaws 1671 and 1672 is to legalize an existing sawmill on the property. The subject property is located at 2879 Highway 27 S, approximately 1.5 km west of the District of Vanderhoof and is legally described as “That part of the northeast ¼ of Section 15, Township 12, Range 5, Coast District, lying south of Plan 1150 Except thereout the most westerly 25 metres in parallel width thereof”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1671 AND 1672
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearings. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than November 14, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearings on Bylaws No. 1671, 1672 and 1681 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area F as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, October 30 through November 14, 2013 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Vanderhoof Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the first of two publications.
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A volunteer of Vanderhoof Sam Redding Omineca Express Dave Flegal is a man who believes heavily in participation inside the community. He is involved in the Vanderhoof Crime Watch Patrol, the Nechako View Seniors Housing Committee, the Vanderhoof Seniors Housing Committee, and the Vanderhoof Elks Lodge, but he spends most of his time managing the Lumber and Agro department at Co-op. Flegal has lived in Vanderhoof since 1995, when he moved from Alberta, looking for work. He was there when the watch patrol was first being formed in response to vandalism in the community. He believes the patrol is something “that makes our whole community a lot safer” and “it was the right thing to do.” “Vanderhoof Crime Watch Patrol is a volunteer organization formed several years ago,” said Flegal. “I was there when it started. This is something where we wanted to help the police being observers, we don’t do any crime fighting, as such, other than reporting what we see. It’s not up to us to decide if it’s right or wrong, if we think it’s suspicious activity we will report it to the police and then it’s up to them to act on. They may ask us to stay and watch or something like that but in most cases once we’ve reported it and once they’ve showed up we leave the scene. We don’t have to be there.” The patrol will take down notes of anything suspicious and then report everything. They don’t make any decisions as to whether what they saw was a crime or not, they just make the call and let the police decide. Which, Flegal said, makes it easier for the members.
Dave Flegal “We always go out in pairs, we patrol in vehicles, we’re supposed to stay in our vehicles unless we stop for a coffee break or something like that,” Flegal said, smiling. “We stay in vehicles and we have equipment that we take with us like flashlights and safety vests just in case. We have a cellphone supplied by one of the businesses in town who is nice enough to pay for that service so we can report to the police.” “You remain anonymous as far is it goes,” said Flegal. “You don’t have to be wearing placards or banners or anything like that on your vehicle. Another business helps us with some support towards our fuel costs. Which helps us out because being volunteers, the cost falls on the volunteers.”
Flegal would love to see some new members, with only 25 current members it becomes difficult to patrol too often. “We try to do it all the time but it’s pretty hard,” said Flegal. Anyone wishing to join should contact the Vanderhoof Crime Watch Patrol directly or the RCMP. Members meet once a month. I was involved in the process of setting it up. It wasn’t difficult to do just a matter of getting the RCMP, the volunteers and the district involved. At the time that we did this, a lot of the RCMP members weren’t receptive to it. The Vanderhoof Elks Lodge and Club are two different entities but mostly the same organization. They have hall rentals, bingos,
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and bar services provided by volunteers. The money raised by the Elks goes back into the community. “We’ve bought hearing aids for kids, because speech and hearing is one of our focuses,” said Flegal. “And that’s for kids that need the help, the family needs the help and they can’t afford to do it.” The Elks have also purchased several sets of playground equipment for Vanderhoof. Some at Riverside Park and others at various schools around the district. Membership is open to both ladies and men, a move that Flegal sees as advancing the society which has not always had such open membership. But the Elks are down to less than 20 members at present, and Flegal has been part of them for around 15 years. Flegal is also involved in two different housing committees which are tackling Vanderhoof’s housing problems. “Since the year 2000, the Nechako View Seniors Housing Committee has built and completed 36 living units for seniors plus an activity centre,” he said. “Obviously we have not done this on our own, there’s been a lot of people in the community that have donated a lot of money, a lot of material, and a lot of labour to make this happen. Without the community, we wouldn’t have been able to complete it.” This helps to keep the cost of living, building, or renting a home in Vanderhoof lower than it might otherwise be. And why would one man want to do all this? Take the time to protect, build, and help the community prosper? “To give back to the community, the community has been good to me,” he said. “It’s what you make of it, if you don’t participate you won’t get anything out of it. It’s as simple as that.”