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JRP set to release recomendations Panel must decide on pipeline’s merits before Dec. 31

By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline should not be moving forward, said ForestEthics Advocacy in their newly-released report, Case Closed. The Joint Review Panel’s recommendations on the project will be

released before Dec. 31, in Calgary. The ForestEthics report summarizes evidence heard at the JRP hearings and discusses Enbridge’s failure to prove benefits and address the negative environmental impact through the process, said ForestEthics Advocacy senior energy campaigner Nikki Skuce.

“We hope that the JRP will conclude, as most participants in the process did, that Enbridge Northern Gateway is not in Canada’s national interest and must be rejected,” Skuce said. “Overwhelmingly in the process, Enbridge proved that their project would be a disaster for the environment and existing economies,

that they do not have the competence to build it safely, and that they have no social license to operate in Northern B.C.” According to their website, ForestEthics Advocacy Association’s mission is to, “conserve and protect the natural environments of Canada while allowing for their

sustainable use.” During the JRP hearings, held over 18 months ending in June 2013, more than 1,200 people made oral statements and more than 220 intervenors registered in the process to submit their own evidence and question the project. Additionally, about 9,000 individuals and

groups submitted letters of comment to the panel. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who addressed the JRP as an intervenor, said the fact the announcement will be made in Alberta and not in B.C. shows the process is titled toward business interests, not the will of the people. See JRP on A3

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From JRP on Front “The process has certainly had a lot of flaws,” Donaldson said. “I think it’s a slap in the face, for sure, that they’re announcing it in Calgary. It shows that the whole JRP process is more accommodating to business interests and where business is centred rather than people’s concerns over the project.” Donaldson said he expects First Nations and other organizations to launch legal appeals if the JRP decision is contrary to what he said

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federal government, who has the final say on whether or not the

pipeline will go ahead. The Conservative government has said they will make a final decision on the pipeline sometime in 2014. The proposed $6.5 billion Northern Gateway twin pipeline will transport diluted bitumen 1,200 kilometres from northern Alberta through northern B.C. to Kitimat. The larger, westbound pipeline will carry up to 525,000 barrels of oil per day. Enbridge Northern Gateway CEO Janet Holder was unavailable for comment before Monday’s press deadline.

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Town looks at terminal expansion By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Town councillors had their first glimpse of a proposed $2.955 million Smithers Regional Airport expansion project at the regular meeting last week. The terminal expansion aims to improve traffic flow in the building, adding more room at the baggage claim, additional office space and amenities such as washroom facilities in the holding area. The terminal expansion now

moves forward into 2014 budget deliberations, which began yesterday. If councillors deem it to be a priority, the project will be included in the town’s fiveyear plan. “The airport is very important to our community,” said Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “This is something we’re looking at seriously.” Because of the overall cost, Bachrach said the town will look at completing the project in stages. “It’s not something we’re

going to be able to tackle all at once, but it’s a conversation we’re keen to have,” he said. The 2014 budget will be finalized next May. The terminal expansion is part of a larger airport plan to rebrand and reinvigorate the Smithers Regional Airport. Earlier this year, council hired a Red the Agency to design a logo and develop a marketing plan. Additionally, the Town of Smithers is now offering pieces of land surrounding the facility for lease.

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Faith Matters Smithers Canadian Reformed A drawing of what the proposed 16-unit seniors’ co-housing development would look like. It was originally planned to be built in Smithers.

Housing development pulls up stakes Group shifts focus to Telkwa for co-housing project

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An innovative seniors’ co-housing project originally looking to build in Smithers has shifted its attention to the Village of Telkwa. After talking with Town of Smithers officials for months, parcels of land were identified but an agreement could not be made on a suitable piece of land, the force behind the project Mel Coulson said. According to their own designs, the group needed to purchase 1.2 acres of land for the 3,000 sq. ft., 16-unit, passive solar development but the town could only find 0.82 acres they would sell, and it didn’t offer the southern exposure needed. “It seems rather ludicrous that a $4 million project would get derailed over an acre of town land and where we could locate on the site, but sadly that’s what happened,” Coulson, a retired civil engineer, said. “[The parcel of land] is perfectly situated. It’s within walking distance of the hospital, Tim Hortons, Safeway, it is south facing and it is a site that is a bit of an

“[The Town of Smithers] didn’t really embrace it the way I thought they would,” -Mel Coulson

eyesore.” Co-housing is defined as a type of intentional community made up of private residences supplemented by shared facilities that is planned, owned and managed by the residents. It is much more common in European countries like Denmark, but is gaining popularity in North America. The Smithers development was to be a mixture of shared common areas and private spaces. There would be common kitchen, activity and dining areas, but each separate unit would also be fully equipped and self contained. Part of the design included affordable rental units. Coulson also envisioned the compound to include shared music and arts spaces for residents.

“You can be as private as you like or you can be as public as you like,” he said. Another hurdle in the process was the town’s insistence the group work with a realtor, Coulson said, which would have added additional costs to the project. “[The Town of Smithers] didn’t really embrace it the way I thought they would,” Coulson said. “It was a very distant, cautious approach.” Because the meetings where land sales were discussed were in-camera, Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he couldn’t divulge much about his dealings with Coulson and his group, he said. “I think it’s a great project and it’s disappointing to hear that it’s not going to proceed in Smithers because I think

it would have been a huge contribution to our housing mix,” Bachrach said. “It’s disappointing for all parties that the co-housing group was unable to secure a suitable site.” Last week, Coulson met with Village of Telkwa officials and a location was identified. “We have identified a possible site up on the bench with great mountain views and southern exposure for the proposed passive solar design,” Coulson said. The village was very supportive and enthusiastic about the project, he said. Councillor Rimas Zitkauskas said he has been aware of the project for some time and has spoken with Coulson about it in the past. “It’s a great project,” said Zitkauskas. “This is just the first step and there are still a lot of variables to discuss but I think it’s great we’ve started the conversation. We’re very supportive of this initiative. If there are any roadblocks, we’ll see what we can do to eliminate those, to make sure the development is welcome in See CO on A8

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GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher After a whirlwind year that started with a come-from-behind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional year-end interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion. A longer version with video can be found under the Opinion tab on The Interior News’ website.. TF: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013? PCC: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits, and the public. I did have a sense all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign. I wondered, am I missing something here, or are they missing something? And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing something. TF: The liquefied natural gas export project is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets [20 per cent reduction

by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050] have to be changed? PCC: I don’t have a clear answer on that yet. We are working with the companies on exactly how we are going to structure their environmental commitments and costs, and their electricity costs versus using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as one package. However that turns out, though, this opportunity to export natural gas to Asia is the single

biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere in the world. TF: If B.C. is going to get credit for displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well?

PCC: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies. For me, we have a chance to do good for the world, and we’re going to take it. TF: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves B.C. supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future? PCC: The big idea

that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us east to west in energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a panCanadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is. We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes. TF: There’s a per-

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ception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that? PCC: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do. They’re in opposition. What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia.

That has not changed. The five conditions remain in place. As of today, none of them have been met. The only thing that is different today, from before the election, is that now I no longer stand alone in supporting the five conditions. I have one other premier supporting me, and that’s Alison Redford. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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L ETTERS Sensible BC petitions fails Editor: I’m sure most readers are already aware that the Sensible BC petition has failed to obtain sufficient signatures, this time, to obtain referendum at the next election and the wasteful prosecution of people to enforce the antique marijuana legislation. For my part, I want to thank Dana Larsen and the organization of Sensible BC at the provincial level for their help and organization. I only wish that I had been able to do more at the local level. Nonetheless, I would particularly like to thank all the people that worked so hard as canvassers, and in particular – Carmen Nikal locally, and Rick McCutcheon in Telegraph Creek. Your readers can know that provincially, the campaign did obtain two-thirds of the total number of votes required, and that the referendum passed the 10 per cent level in 20 ridings. Here in Stikine, we were over halfway to the 10 per cent benchmark. Nonetheless, we didn’t make it and we’ll have to “get ready for the next time.” The “next time” is going to be the next federal election, and only the federal Liberal party has stated categorically that they will delete marijuana from being prosecuted by the RCMP and Stephen Harper. I look forward to your help at that time too. GE Greene Sensible BC organizer

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discussion continuing.” My husband and I have been talking lately about the grandiose projects from particular cliques of this little town and the sheer ridiculousness of them. Low income people and homelessness has been part of our discussion and most things in one way or another are all interrelated. Low income, homeless people; Smithers absolutely does nothing for this group of people, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. The various specialty stores, ie: gifts, sporting goods, clothing, etc. The “boutiques” are so over the top with their excessive profit margins, we call them the “Profit Plus Club.” It’s one thing to make your profits; we get it — overhead etc., it’s another to gouge people with outrageous prices and gouge is certainly what is being done. I can completely understand why Walmart and other affordable stores are not welcome here, it would remove some of the “Profit Plus Club’s” cash from lining their pockets. It is a common conversation that people leave Smithers to shop, people are

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not stupid; they know when things are grossly overpriced, so off they go to Terrace, which has greatly improved their stores. That leaves only the people with higher incomes that can afford to shop here. I wouldn’t exactly say that’s “community minded,” although it is always vocalized as such. Low income housing: certainly that ridiculous, expensive stage that will be used perhaps two months of the year because of the weather and has remained basically empty for the most part — sits directly in front of some lower income rentals. It must be a slap in the face to the people that look out from their small rentals at this useless piece of work, knowing how little it has and will be used and the sheer amount of money that was spent to build

the thing. You’re kidding me, right? The clique thought that stage was more beneficial than food banks, soup kitchens, low income apartments, shelters, extra counselors for addicts or for people that simply need help, so they could get prompt help and not be driven to commit suicide in stores? It offends me to even look at it. Walk up the road to the little “sitting area” by Subway, where people can inhale the fumes of the trucks and cars off the highway, which also remains largely useless and unoccupied. I copied part of the Rotary’s mandate, this project was obviously a ridiculous grandiose idea which doesn’t appear to fit in with it at all. What do Rotary clubs do? Rotary clubs

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address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need. Walk across the road to the museum, where all that money was spent cutting down the trees that gave the museum character and the supposed upgrade with bricks, etc. We watched how long it took them to complete this project, it wasn’t exactly speedy; surely people are more important than bricks? How about the ridiculous bike stands I have yet to see hardly anyone use, they’re almost as useless as the stage, as the sitting area, as the bricks, along with the money that must have been spent painting the little

bikesiigns on the road. The second ice rink that is supposed to “bring people to Smithers.” Again, who are you trying to kid? The only ones that may come are simply that ones that play or watch hockey, that’s it. All that money to do yet again, another outrageous, selfish project. A recurring theme is prevalent throughout all of this: to shop here you have to have money, to play hockey, it’s an expensive sport, you have to have money. The various “projects” keep a certain clique of people gainfully employed which provides them with money. The housing prices here are outrageous. Again, you have to have money. I have heard people speak of the ski hill and the high cost of passes and skiing now — you have to have money. This town, the grandiose ideas of the supposedly “community minded.” Really, it’s nothing but a joke. If you took away the barely-used stage, expensive, useless projects, the painted bikes on the road, the unused bike stands, the imposed ice rink for a

select few — there might be some money for the other two-thirds of the town who are simply middle to low income people that could use choices for shopping other than the “Profit Plus Club” stores. There would be money to build some low cost rentals and low income housing to help other members of this community, money to employ extra counselors and such to help alleviate the huge waits for people in crisis, social activities that everyone can afford, yet in the paper, what’s the heading? “Homelessness discussion continuing.” It’s pathetic. Mary Richards

Millie marvelous! Editor: There are those precious few moments in life where one is so overcome with emotional joy that words fail in giving expression to those feelings. Such was the case for my wife and I this past Saturday evening as we attended the Smithers Secondary School production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. I have had the privilege over the years of attending a number of professional productions including two in New York City and I must say that Saturday evening’s performance has left the most profound impression upon me. The Smithers community can take immense pride in a school which has inspired the efforts of theatre students, support staff and the conspicuous generosity of so many others resulting in a stage spectacle of the highest calibre. Congratulations and many thanks! Rev. C. Douglas Campbell

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Co-housing project identifies Telkwa site From CO-HOUSING on A5 Discussion also took place about the possibility of the development hooking up to the village’s biomass heating system. “The concept of cooperative housing, where the neighbours in the project are there to support each other and have common space for common needs is right in line with our Official Community Plan and integrated sustainability plan,” Zitkauskas said. Now that the group has their sights set on Telkwa, more than half of the original 14 investors lined up for the seniors’ co-housing project have backed away. Because of this, Coulson said they are

considering evolving into a younger, intergenerational model. Relocating to Telkwa means the cohousing project does not live up to one if its main goals — to be located close to amenities. Coulson said he thinks the challenge of transportation back and forth to Smithers can be met with a mini-bus and by utilizing the existing bus service available in Telkwa. As investors, living in a co-housing enviroment appeals to Coulson and his wife for a number of reasons, he said. “I think it’s a much better way for people to spend their retirement. The community aspect, I think, is important as you get older. Human beings need social interaction in

order to thrive and I think this is a way of providing it.” By living in this type of housing development, Coulson said he believes seniors are able to live longer independently and their quality of life is greatly improved. “Social interaction is very important in terms of health in general and this is a way of doing it and people are able to live on their own terms. “It’s people coming together with the intention of being good neighbours. “To help each other, create the atmosphere of a small village. The main idea is to get away from the loneliness aspect of seniors’ living.”

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Almost a year has passed since Seabridge Gold submitted its Environmental Assessment (EA) application and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its KSM Project (located 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart). The BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) along with Treaty and First Nations and other government agencies, are currently reviewing the project application. The company is hopeful for a Government decision on the project in 2014. Reviewers have been evaluating the 35,000-page written EA / EIS application for the past several months. October and November were particularly busy, as many participated in nine, full-day KSM Working Group meetings, where Seabridge presented information about specific aspects of the KSM application and responded to reviewers’ questions in person. The Seabridge team must also respond to questions and comments about the application in writing, addressing requests for technical information as well as more general questions about the proposed KSM mine. Once Seabridge completes its responses, the BC EAO and CEAA will make recommendations to their respective ministers about whether or not to issue an EA certificate for the project.

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Seabridge’s project office in Smithers has been open since 2011 and this November, the company opened a new office in Dease Lake. These community offices are open to anyone interested in learning more about KSM. “It’s been another busy year for the KSM Project team,” continues Layman. “Many different organizations and individuals have an interest in KSM and we make every effort to meet with as many people as possible.” He continues, “We also recognize the importance of thorough oversight for resource development as we continue to work through the EA process with KSM. We look forward to Government’s decision on KSM in 2014.”

“We’ve received a lot of positive feedback from reviewers about the level of detail contained in our application and appreciate the time and effort that’s gone into this review process,” says Jay Layman, Seabridge’s President and Chief Operating Ofﬁcer. “We believe our application demonstrates that KSM, while complex, is a well-designed and technically feasible project. Even more important, it is environmentally and socially responsible and represents an important opportunity in northwestern BC and across Canada.” Reafﬁrming its commitment to the communities in which it operates, Seabridge kicked off 2013 with a $100,000 investment in trades training at Northwest Community College and has continued to sponsor and participate in many community events across the northwest throughout the year, from sports tournaments to career fairs to business development forums.

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The Sensible BC campaign seeking the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. failed to reach the number of signatures needed to force a referendum on the controversial subject. The petition gathered more than 210,000 signatures of the 300,000 required, which is 10 per cent of eligible voters in B.C. Although the drive failed there is plenty to be proud of, Glen Greene, a lawyer whose office was one place signatures were collected in the Stikine riding, said. “Provincially we did very well,” he said. “But we ran into a few hurdles due to a campaign that had little to no advertising. “I thought it was going to be a cakewalk. Initially, I thought people would come out in droves. I am quite surprised by the lack of signatures in this area.” The reason for the shortfall is clear to Greene. “We were just a bunch of amateurs,” he said. “That being the case, I think we proved there is merit to a potential referendum question.” Greene’s experience in the Stikine riding contrasts Sensible BC’s progenitor Dana Larsen’s comments about the campaign in the Lower Mainland. “We’ve definitely demonstrated a high level of organization and support for this cause,” Larsen said. “Had we been operating under any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the ballot.” However, the Stikine riding mirrored most Lower Mainland results. “We got to more than five per cent here,” Greene said. “We were hoping for around 1,300 and actually landed at about 700.” The Sensible BC

campaign may have suffered growing pains due to a number of high profile people not signing up despite showing support before the campaign began in September, Greene said. “We didn’t have any of the political parties involved,” he said, which is very different than the HST situation. “You had Bill Vander Zalm, a professional politician, who was able to influence the voters to take the wrong path, in my opinion. They created a disaster that will take the people of B.C. decades to pay for.” Greene brings up the professional political arena to highlight the lack of several political figures who decided to remain silent on the Sensible BC petition. One reason for no local voice from the Smithers council is Sensible BC never brought the issue before elected officials, Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “We didn’t receive one request from a [Sensible BC] delegation,” Bachrach said. “There were also no letters received for information. So it’s a topic that never came up [at council].” The future of the Sensible BC petition is now up in the air, but the campaign may not require a second run, Greene added. “The federal Liberal Party may do our work for us if elected in 2015,” he said. The reason Greene became involved with Sensible BC is because of what he sees as the unneeded prosecution of B.C. residents who are found to possess marijuana, which puts a substantial burden on the legal system. Marijuana cookies cause zero harm to society, Greene said. “There’s no medical evidence of any harm whatsoever [caused by marijuana],” Greene said. “I don’t know of any societal harm either. It’s a catch

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Wildlife shelter lighting up Dawson’s tree Anonymous donor has pledged $10k if 400 bulbs sold By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter’s Christmas tree outside of Smithers Feed Store is getting brighter but they are still far short of reaching their 400-bulb goal. Known as Dawson’s Christmas Tree, the NLWS fundraiser began three years ago

and sells light bulbs for $25. Any money raised by the non-profit organization helps cover the operational costs of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned animals across the province. This year, an anonymous donor stepped forward, offering to contribute $10,000 to NLWS if the organization is able to sell 400 bulbs before Dec.

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24th. “I was blown away [by the $10,000 offering],” said Angelika Langen, co-owner and manager

of NLWS. “Over the years we have been shown generosity by people in the area over and over again but it’s always

something incredible and heartwarming when someone does something like this.” By late last week, just over 200 bulbs had been purchased. In 2013, NLWS rescued nine black bear cubs and since opening in the early ‘90s, have rehabilitated 275 black bears, 11 grizzlies and numerous deer, moose and other wildlife. It costs about $1,500

to rehabilitate one black bear, Langen said, which doesn’t include transportation costs. NLWS is also holding an online fundraising art auction. Bidding will take place until Dec. 20. To donate, go to www. wildlifeshelter.com or mail a cheque or money order to: The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter, 17366 Telkwa High Road, Smithers B.C., V0J 2N7. Tax receipts are available.

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All it takes is a short stroll down Smithers’ Main Street with Ingo Oevermann and you know what he cares for. A person walking along the main shopping sector leading up to Christmas inadvertently kicks a styrofoam cup and continues to their next destination. “See right there,” he says pointing. “That’s what I’m talking about.” Oevermann stops and picks up the cup which could have held coffee or hot chocolate and places it where it should have been put by the person who dropped it — the garbage can. However, Oevermann does so reluctantly because he knows where the cup and the rest of the refuse will ultimately go. “There really isn’t such a thing as garbage anymore,” Oevermann said. “There’s compost and recyclables. “The landfill in Houston is the last place any plastic should go. But

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it takes work to make sure that doesn’t happen.” Oevermann and his wife, Jean, have taken to picking up any items they see in the downtown core on a daily basis. “We just got tired of seeing litter on our town streets,” he said. “I personally was tired of feeling ashamed of what I’d be leaving behind for my great grandkids. I thought there’s no point getting mad about it, you just have to get mobile and get ‘er done.” The Oevermanns use bins that roll to assist them collecting refuse, which can hold 30 to 35 pounds each. “It can take as little as two hours to fill one of our bins,” he said. “We collect nearly 5,500 pounds of trash in a year.” One area Oevermann is very concerned about is behind Canadian Tire. “Those wetlands get a lot of walking traffic,” he said. “Some people take their dogs and after the dog does its business they take the little plastic bag and fling it in the bush. It just doesn’t make sense? “The problem is people

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just aren’t taught to take care of where they live anymore and it’s going to take a lot of work to bring that respectful attitude back.” A key area being disrespected is the waste transfer station between Telkwa and Smithers, which has a strict no electronics policy and several large signs reminding people, Oevermann said. “We stop there two or three times per week and bring TVs, printers, VCRs and other items to the bottle depot,” Oevermann

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said. During his last stop on Dec. 13 he collected three PC monitors, three TVs, one printer and several small devices. “There’s just so many harmful chemicals in those products,” he added. “None of them belong in our waterways, which is where they end up if they go to a landfill.” Since he and his wife have taken to creating a cleaner environment in Smithers, the habit has extended to include every outing they embark upon. When driving anywhere,

even as far away as California, they take their bins and fill them when necessary. He agreed that once a person starts to look for strewn-about trash it is impossible not to see it any longer. “It just gets into your blood,” Oevermann said. During two summer trips to Stewart, along Highway 37 north of Kitwanga, the Oevermann’s were unable to resist cleaning the busy stretch of road. “We cleaned the rest areas and bridges in both

directions,” he said. “You just can’t turn it off.” Six bins were filled on one trip. The Oevermann’s were nominated for a volunteer of the year award for all they do, but are more than happy somebody else won. “We don’t do this to draw attention to ourselves,” Oevermann said. “We just want people to remember to show care for their town and keep it clean. We’re no different than anybody else, but I can tell you I don’t throw my garbage on the street anymore.”

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2013 SCSA Christmas Hampers Depot now open. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 20 in the Smithers Mall. Deliveries Dec. 21. Volunteers welcome call 250-877-9405. Santa is Coming to Town Wednesday, Dec. 18 at The Telkwa Community Hall. Bring a donation to the Christmas Hampers, make some crafts, stay for the BV Kinettes Free Community Christmas Dinner at 6 p.m. Blue Christmas Service Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Smithers United Church, 7 p.m. A non-denomimational service of prayers and candle lighting for people who have experienced loss or grief during the year. Everyone welcome. BV Puppetry’s: A Christmas Story Friday, Dec. 20, 10:30 to noon at Smithers Public Library. A show and puppet making workshop for kids. Mainly geared to pre-schoolers, but anyone is welcome. Space is limited. Joanne at SCSA 250-8479515 to register. Artisan Christmas Gift Shop at the Smithers Art Gallery until Saturday, Dec. 21. One-of-a-kind treasures available during Gallery hours. 250-847-3898. Christmas Carol Sing at Round Lake Hall Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Please bring your friends and family for a good old fashioned sing-song! Contributions of baking and snacks welcome.

Smithers Christmas Bird Count. Everyone (including beginners and feeder watchers) welcome to join the count but participants must register. Please contact rpojar@gmail.com or call 250-847-9429 before Dec. 22, 2013. BV Farmers Market Indoors Saturdays, Oct. 12-Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to noon at the Smithers Curling Club. Continuing in 2014 the First and Third Saturdays of January, February, March and April. Northern Saddle Club is hosting Bingo at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at The Old Church. Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 11, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26. Up to $100 in cash and prizes. Brown Bag Lunch Health Talk Thursday, Jan. 9, 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the Healthy Living Center. Presenter Cathy Ryan RMT on Lymphatic System and Immunity. Bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome. Internet Tutoring at the Library ongoing until March 31, 2014. Learn to download ebooks and audiobooks, use email or surf the web, Skype with friends and family or create photo albums or slideshows. Our Youth Intern is here to help you with basic computer and Internet literacy. Call or come into the Library to book your free appointment. Scrabble at the Smithers Library, 7 p.m. Every Wednesday exept the third Wednesday of the month October to May. Everyone welcome.

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Access Smithers held an open house at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre last week, hoping to create awareness about their goals and initiatives. The group began in 2007 with the Measuring Up The North initiative, with the goal of helping 40 communities across B.C.’s northwest become more livable, age-friendly, disabilityfriendly, and inclusive. Their initial seed money was used to construct ‘curb cuts’ around town, to allow people with wheelchairs, baby strollers or scooters greater access to sidewalks and businesses. Since 2007 the program has been shut down, but the volunteers were asked to continue on under the name Access Smithers. At the last council meeting, the town announced plans to audit Smithers’ accessibility and Access Smithers has agreed to

help in whatever role the town sees fit. “If we can help them by getting more grant money to lessen the financial burden or whatever they need,” board member Pat Scott said. “They keep us involved in the things we are doing and we keep them involved.” Access Smithers is also involved in the Safer Home Society, which encourages people to think about their safety needs before they design and build a home. The board is also looking for new members. “We would like to have people from all walks of life,” Lorraine Doiron said. “The board is encouraging people to sign up for their email list and send any suggestions or offers for help their way. “We can send them a copy of our minutes and if we have a special event we can send out an email asking for help, or even just ideas and suggestions.” For more, email access.smithers@telus. net.

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this is the last day of the Food for Fines program. Mother Goose and Story Times will begin again in January and the Scrabble games will start back up Jan. 8. Jan. 9, Thursday, from 12:05 p.m., Noon Brown Bag Lunch Talk at the Healthy Living Centre

on Main. Presenter is Cathy Ryan, registered massage therapist and the topic is Lymphatic System and Immunity. Closing with: Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence. Lin Yutang.

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Steelheads get Luckies with 10 goal blowout By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The adage ‘you have to be good to be lucky’ certainly didn’t apply on Saturday night, as the Smithers Steelheads trounced their northwest rivals from Houston 12-2. The Steelheads jumped out of the gate and gave themselves an early two-goal cushion on tallies by Spencer Brooks and Matt Arnold. Shortly after, it looked as if the Steelheads had scored again, but the goal was waved off on a goalie interference call against Lane Perry. That didn’t stop the Steelheads for long. With time ticking down in the first, Randall Groot fought off a check from behind the net, then streaked out in front to tap in a Amadee Marshall rebound to put the Steelheads up by three after 20 minutes. The second period started much like the first one ended. Kirk Meaver received an outlet pass, streaked down the right side and buried a snipe from a tight angle over the outstretched glove hand of Colton Wardrop. Twenty seconds later, Arnold

Tyler Perreault extends his left pad to stuff Luckies forward Jaden Janzen on a breakway during action Saturday evening at the Civic Centre.

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dumped the puck in and Perry, forechecking hard, stripped the puck off Brad Crump and scored on a wraparound. That was all she wrote for Luckies’ starting goaltender Colton Wardrop, who allowed five goals on 25 shots. Backup goaltender Brock Hendrickson didn’t fare much better. The Luckies tried to make a game of it in the second half of the second period. They scored two goals in three minutes to pull

within three goals of the Steelheads, the second, right off a face-off in the Steelheads’ zone. After allowing a few leads to slip away in recent months, the Steelheads kept up the intensity and the forecheck, responding with their sixth goal of the game on the powerplay, when Arnold tipped home his second of the game while battling for position in front of the net. Down four goals again, the Luckies upped their chippy

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play and the gloves came off. Eric Smith fought Shay Long and a melee ensued. Fans in attendance had to endure a 20-minute delay while the refs sorted out the penalties. In the end, Long received five and a game for being the third man in. In the third, the Steelheads came out and put the game away in the first minute. Darryl Young deked out Hendrickson on a partial breakaway and Arnold

completed the hattrick just 17 seconds later on a two-onone with Perry. With the game firmly in hand, the rough stuff and chippy play subsided. But the Steelheads weren’t done scoring. They added four more garbage-time goals to put up a 12 spot on their hated Highway 16 rivals. Perhaps more impressive, they tallied 59 total shots on the Houston goal, the highest number in the CIHL so far this season. They did a good

job of spreading out the scoring too: 13 of their 16 skaters finished with at least a point. Leading the way were Arnold with a hat trick and Adam DeVries with two goals and an assist. With the win, it looks like the Steelheads are back in championship form, just in time for the stretch run to the playoffs. “It’s always nice to come out and route Houston, that was awesome, our team played great today,” Tyler

Perreault said. Head coach Tom DeVries was equally impressed with his team’s performance. “I would say this is the first time we’ve really put it all together this year,” DeVries said. “We obviously racked up some goals there, and they were shorthanded a bit. “It was fairly close for a while there, but it makes a big difference when you’ve got five good defenceman and you get a solid performance from your goaltender.” After a bit of a rough stretch, Tyler Perreault has rounded into form of late, and, with Mike Wall committed to defence for the year, it looks like he will be the go-to option for the Steelheads. He currently holds the third best Goals Against Average in the CIHL this season. “I don’t think we’ve been playing that badly this year, we just haven’t been getting the bounces,” Perreault said after the win. “It’s pretty easy to play well when your defence is playing great in front of you, then you develop some confidence and you just have that feeling that the puck is going to hit you and it’s not going to go in.” See PLAY on B2

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Players return to lineup, give Steelheads late season push bottom feeder to contender. With five or six games remaining for most teams in the CIHL’s West Division the race for first has become a dogfight. Just six points separating first from last place. In spite of their month long, six game losing streak, the Steelheads find themselves at the top, with 16 points and a 6-3-4 record heading into the stretch run. With the team gelling and their woes seemingly behind them, it looks as though the Steelheads are once again the team to beat in the CIHL this season. The ability to throw out a full lineup for road games is the only area of concern, but with playoffs coming, the executive brass is expecting a higher turnout in the weeks to come. It was the last meeting of the regular season for the regional rivals, the Steelheads won all three, by a combined 21-5 score. They might face off against the Midget Storm before the Christmas break and hold a couple of practices to stave off the rust. The Steelheads next game isn’t until Dec. 28 when

From STEEL on B1 The Steelheads also got a number of key players back from injury or work related absences. Minute chewing defenceman Ryan DeVries returned to the lineup for the first time in eight games, after he suffered a concussion against Kitimat on Oct. 20. Spencer Brooks played his third game in the last four, after missing most of the season, Kirk Meaver returned for his first in five and Matt and Mark Arnold each played in their third games of the season. With Booth, Brooks and DeVries back, the defence corp is rounding into form. “I think having those guys back makes a huge difference to our team,” DeVries said. “Right off the bat tonight, you could tell the defence was moving the puck well and you can tell that makes all the difference in the world.” Puck-moving defenceman, who can make a consistent outlet pass out of the defensive zone often go unnoticed. The River Kings added two elite defencemen to their squad this year and it’s turned them from

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A WARNING for busy shoppers with children! Falls from shopping carts can result in severe brain injury or death. Shopping carts are typically in stores with hard surface floors. Children can fall out of a cart from a sitting or standing position. Even safely buckled in, carts are sometimes tipped over by older children hanging onto the cart. It all happens in the blink of an eye, often with disastrous, lifelong effects, or worse. Nolan Kelly photo

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The Smithers Entrance Project Thanks to all who made this possible

This project started because of a need for wheelchair accessibility at the Central Park Building and over time grew to encompass the old Husky brownﬁeld site across the highway. This important intersection of our community now welcomes visitors and residents alike. The committee that formed this project was spearheaded by Allan Cormier from the Art Gallery and consisted of Janet Harris from the Central Park

Building Society, Casda Thomas and Tom Havard from the Rotary, David McKenzie and Heather Gallagher from the Chamber of Commerce, Karen Mitchell from the Genealogical Society and Kala Hooker from the BV Farmers Market.

The Smithers Rotary Club adopted the Husky brownﬁeld as their Centennial project. Local artist Hans Saefkow designed and painted the mural to showcase the diverse activities enjoyed by our community.

Many community members came forward with funds and in-kind support. The Fire Crews volunteered many days, someone even came by with ice cream for the crews on a very hot day. Local youth were involved with building the benches and working on site. West Fraser donated wood and North Country Rental donated all the equipment. The Town of Smithers landscaping crew helped after hours with the perennials donated by the Genealogical Society.

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SSS wrestlers bring home medals from Vanderhoof meet

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Three boys from the SSS wrestling team returned home from Vanderhoof with some hard earned hardware this weekend. Sa-yez Wilson won gold in the 70 kg event, Eric Holland brought home silver in the 78 kg and Keith Bradner won silver in the 66 kg. Each weight class held a round robin competition, with the end results determined by overall record. SSS also placed third overall in the team competition. Head coach Don Roy was pleased with his team’s effort. “I am always happy, as long as the kids are wrestling hard,” Roy said. “We got some good results, now we have some things to work on that have given us trouble and that will help us get better and better.” Just off the podium were Ryan Williams and Ethan Bucher, who placed fourth and fifth in the 63 kg

Sa-yez Wilson, front, won gold in the 70 kg event at the SSS wrestling team’s second meet of the 2013-14 season.

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competition. Roy brought a contingent of seven wrestlers to Vanderhoof, all boys.The team was without any of the girl’s wrestlers because they were preparing for a competition in Vancouver

next week. More than 100 wrestlers from eight different schools around the northwest made the trip to Vanderhoof. It was the second meet of the season for the SSS team. They won five medals

at their first tournament of the season, two weeks ago in Prince George. This year the SSS team is comprised of 14 boys and two girls, a reverse from a few years ago, when the program was mainly made

up of girls. “That’s just the way it goes sometimes, every year is different,” Roy said. SSS will get back to practicing this week, after schools, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Unlike most high school sports, the wrestling team won’t be taking a break over Christmas this year. Roy is hosting a four day camp over the holidays with some Smithers alumni who’ve gone on to compete at university. “We have a lot of former wrestlers coming into town for the Christmas break and it’s a great opportunity for our kids to get some one-on-one coaching with experienced wrestlers,” Roy said. Once school starts up again, the team will head to Kelly Road Secondary School in Prince George on Jan. 11 and to Edmonton two weeks later with a few other wrestling teams from around the northwest for an intensive one-day competition. Zones are scheduled for mid-February in Prince Rupert and provincials are in Prince George two weeks later. Prince Rupert has yet to attend any meets this year, so zones may be moved to a different venue in the near future.

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SSS and BVCS kick off Grade 8 basketball season By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Grade 8 boys hit the hardwood for the first time this season last Saturday. BVCS came out as the big winner on the day after defeating SSS 33-22 and HCS 41-22. They were led by the towering front court duo of Nathan Vandenberg and Simon Loki, who controlled the paint from start to finish. After losing to BVCS, SSS rebounded in their second game on Saturday, beating Houston Secondary 40-17 behind strong backcourt play from Grant Hooper and Evan Doyle. Hooper generated a number of steals on the defensive end of the floor and Doyle nailed a 30-foot jump shot to end the first quarter against Houston,

much to the delight of his teammates, who ran onto the court to congratulate him. Considering it was their first game day of the season, after only two weeks of practices, both Smithers teams looked good. “We did pretty well for how much practice time we’ve had,” SSS head coach Kalum Wittke said. “We need to do a better job of boxing out and rebounding, but that will come with time.” In the coming weeks they will look to further establish their offensive system, but Wittke is more focused on making sure the players are enjoying themselves in their first full season on a high school team. “We want to train these kids as well as we can and prepare them, not only for this season, but for all the seasons to come throughout high school,” Wittke said. “We want to

develop a love of the game so that they’ll continue through Grade 12 and possibly higher.” Wittke is optimistic about his team’s chances. “It looks like a very promising year. I’m excited to see how we do for the rest of the season. “There is still a lot of work to do to make this a successful team, but I think it will be a good season from what I’ve seen so far.” Wittke is a SSS alum, returning for his second season at the helm of the Grade 8 program. The BVCS Grade 8 program is led by fellow high school students, Tyrell Goodson and Aaron Steenhof. The coaches of the junior and senior programs thought it would allow the Grade 8s to have mentors to look up to and the seniors to see the

game from a different perspective. “It’s going pretty well so far. I think this team has a really good chance of winning, and improving their skills,” Goodson said. “I liked our rebounding and our post-up game on Saturday.” “I’m not sure how we will stack up against the other teams in the region because we haven’t played them yet. Rupert usually has a really good team.” Both BVCS and SSS play in the Skeena Valley League, which spans the entire northwest region. Grade 8s aren’t tiered like junior or senior leagues, so they’ll be going up against some bigger towns and schools along the way. The two teams will continue to practice until the Christmas break, but won’t have any more league games until January.

CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS & SMALLER GIFT IDEAS BVCS, SSS and Houston Secondary squared of in the opening day of the Grade 8 basketball season last Saturday. BVCS came out as the big winner, taking both of their games by healthy margins. Nolan Kelly photos

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Storm to enter tier two

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The Midget Storm are moving up a level to play tier two provincials, after their request to Hockey B.C. was approved. “We made a decision that we wanted to move up a level to play some more competitive games, which we feel will be better for the development of our kids,” head coach Brendan Hutchinson said. It likely means that they will have to play Vanderhoof for the right to represent the northwest zone at provincials next spring in Penticton. The move isn’t permanent, and will be reevaluated each season, depending on how competitive the team is.

“Some years we might have weaker teams than others and if that’s the case then we will just stay in tier three,” Hutchinson said. Hutchinson isn’t as worried about wins and losses as he is about seeing his team compete against better competition and improve along the way. “I want them to play their best and get something out of it,” Hutchinson said. “When we play weaker teams we don’t play well ourselves. If players want to improve and get to the next level, then playing better opponents is the way to do it.” The Midget Storm returned from a two game trip to Terrace over the weekend, where the lost both games by 6-3 and 5-3 scores. Due to injuries and

call-ups, they were missing six regular players from their lineup. Though they lost both games, Hutchinson was impressed with their compete level, something that was lacking in their previous matchups with Terrace. “I didn’t have any illusions about that trip, I just wanted the guys to go out there and put for their best effort, and compete hard,” Hutchinson said. “We did a lot of things well and we left feeling that we had put in a good effort. Lots of things were positive for sure.” The Midget Storm are finished league action for the calendar year, but will likely play the Smithers Steelheads in an exhibition game on Tuesday night at the Civic Centre.

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Smithers midget players from house leagues, the rep storm and girls leagues got together on Dec. 9 for a fun day-long tournament, with the winner taking home the Chocolate Cup. Sixty-five players were randomly divided into five teams and put against each other in a round robin tournament for a series of quick 12-minute games. Organizer Matthew Cachia got the idea from the oldtimers league, who host a similar event every spring. “We have such a great group of midget players and its great to make sure that they are having fun,” Cachia, who

also coaches his son’s house league midget team, said. The format kept the kids involved. With short games, players were only resting for 20-30 minutes in-between playing time. Each of the first four games went into overtime and no game was decided by more than three goals. It gave all of the kids in the program a chance to meet players from other teams, that they might not see on a regular basis. “I think everyone had a really good time, there were lots of family members in attendance watching and everyone was cheering them on,” Cachia said. “We will probably do something like

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meet is in midJanuary and it will be the last chance for many swimmers to qualify for upcoming provincials in February. A few Otters have already qualified for provincial competitions in both the AA and AAA divisions. Top results per competitor in Kitimat: Luke Berarducci: First in the 200 metre fly, 400 metre IM, 100 metre fly, 200 metre breast, 200 metre IM, 100 metre breast, 400 metre free, 200 metre breast. Lauren Dohler: First in the 50 metre back stroke. Tanner Esperson: First in the 400 metre IM, 200 metre freestyle, 400 metre freestyle. Cassie HorningWandler: First in the 200 metre fly, 200 metre IM. Monica Joseph: First in the 800 metre freestyle. Kye McInnis: Second in the 100 metre IM. Logan Unruh: Second in the 200 metre freestyle. MacKinley Unruh: First in the 100 metre backstroke, 200 metre freestyle, 50 metre backstroke, 400 metre freestyle.

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The Bulkley Valley Otters travelled to Kitimat this past weekend for their final meet before the Christmas break. The Otters combined for 40 podium finishes and 18 wins at the meet. “Overall, the kids swam very well,” head coach Tom Best said. “Both technically and from a pacing standpoint, they were excellent. “They were a little out of sorts on Friday night, but they settled down during the rest of the weekend and did a great job.” Eight Swimmers made the trip to Kitimat for the meet, a lower number than they would usually bring, but with the holidays coming up, some of the Otters have other commitments. Notable performances included Cassie Horning-Wandler, who finished first in three separate events, the 200 metre fly, 200 metre individual medley and the 50 metre freestyle. Additionally, her time of 2:29.47 qualified her for provincial

competitions in the 200 metre backstroke at both the 14 and 15 age groups and the 16 and over age group. “That was an outstanding performance by Cassie,” Best said. Swimmers qualify by posting results under a specified time at two different meets during the season. Luke Berarducci led the way for the Otters with eight first place finishes at the event. He swam in three different breast stroke races, two individual medleys, and two flys. Tanner Espersen had three first place finishes, in the 400 metre IM, 200 metre free stroke and 400 metre free stroke. Rounding out the multiple winners, MacKinley Unruh placed first in four different events. As well, Monica Joseph took a full minute off her personal best time in the 800 metre freestyle. The Otters didn’t fare too well in the team event, but that had more to do with the fact that they only had eight swimmers going up against clubs that brought as many as 50. The team’s next

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YOUR POINT O F V IEW WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS? EMMA NELSON GR. 9 “Snowboarding.”

MADAM FINDLAY “Mon part prefere est passe du temps avec famille.”

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Real women have curves,” “only dogs chase bones,” all such posts, I hope, were written with the best intent. However, their creed seems to nullify their actual message. Body acceptance. What is sometimes overlooked about these sentiments is that in their message of attempting to “accept” larger people, they alienate thinner ones. So, in the grand scheme of things, zero progress was made by you sharing that post. We may actually have been set back a few steps by this backwards selfcontradictory logic. Plus-size positivity is important, yes, but it should not be at the expense of what shallow body positivity we have

cultivated already. There are infinite things that people get upset and preachy about others doing: piercings, tattoos, body type, fashion, makeup and really any immediately visible body modification. Too much of this, not enough of that, each remark wrapping around each other into a net that could wreck even the most confident of people. What others choose to do to their bodies has nothing to do with you, and you do not need to factor other people into decisions about your body. If you want to style your hair into a purple and green mullet — go for it — but it does not make you any better than someone who kept their natural

colour, and vice versa. Self respect is something that it often questioned especially in regards to a woman’s clothing choices, in a way that by wearing a short skirt or a low top, they have sacrificed their entire person and have become a mere object. What they wore was most likely for their own enjoyment, and you calling them awful names is both unnecessary and irrelevant. I was in Victoria recently and the amount of times I heard my various family members flipping through catalogues, mumbling a litany of, “slut, trash, ew, whore, if I ever see you in that.. ” was jarring. The only thing that can be immediately concluded from what shirt someone

wore is that they liked that shirt. Nothing regarding their history, occupation, sexuality or personal situation. In my mind, a person treating themselves as they wish to be treated and looking how they wish to look is the very definition of self respect. How a person looks, whether you like it or not, is not up to you and odds are, your commentary is unwanted. It does not matter whether you think you are helping someone, telling someone to lose weight “for their health” will probably only ruin their day, not inspire them to alter their lifestyle just because you made an offhand comment. -Sarah Bridgewood

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SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory

an you Imagine? I almost have a twinge of Christmas spirit. Just because of that I thought I would share this story I had written for a book publication. It has been read over CBC and published in different places. This is a thank you to all who have rescued an animal from a shelter, fed the birds, looked after your own animals, walked a dog

for a friend and most of all you have been kind to each other. Christmas Eve The red glow of the flashing hotel sign cast a slanted rosy hue through the ragged venetian blinds. The old man stood watching from that window at the dismal night below. His blank stare waiting for some event to take him from this night. A night that would soon become his third Christmas alone and lonely. As people came and went from the beer parlor entrance below he could hear the contrived gaiety of the other “residents “ as they supplied good cheer for all from their newly cashed welfare cheques. The old man in the room had been asked to come down for a couple

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“snorts”, but he declined knowing full well how many times he had done that very thing and a few snorts later he would find himself without food or funds until the next cheque came in. This Christmas eve

the man would stay in the confines of his rosy room, imagining the glow of Christmas trees and family which now seemed so long ago. The man stood wrapped in the sad cloak of memories

for a very long time. Finally he drew himself away from the window, put on his weathered overcoat, retrieved his walking stick , leaving his miserable room to walk in the cool coastal air.

He walked for some time seeing faces and seeing none. He stopped at shop windows, watching mechanical elves and Santa moving stiffly through their enticing festive scenario. He continued to walk down the gaily lit street, then turned away from the merriment, retreating down the next dark alley. He listened to the familiar sounds of alley cats scurrying, the homeless and they settled down down to sleep off the night of celebrations in their own dark hell. As he picked he way around puddles and garbage his attention was pulled to an out of character sound from a large industrial garbage bin. He lifted the battered half side lid. For a moment the sound was gone. Then again he heard the whimpering of what

sounded like a child . Something small and in distress. He could not reach to the bottom of the bin. He soon found a crate to stand on. He reached down as far as he could. He poked about with his walking stick which soon struck something that changed the desperation of the sound. He was able to move the source of the sound to a higher spot in the bin. He reached down and grabbed the cloth bundle. As he pulled the bundle to the lip of the bin the wrapped weight wiggled and whimpered. He put his cold hand into the breast pocket of his overcoat, pulling out a box of Eddy Light matches. After a few lost match heads and a couple four letter words a match was lit. See STORY on B16

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A holiday story for friends of animals From SPIRIT on B15 There is the flickering light wrapped in a grimy Regency Hotel towel lay a hairless new born puppy. The crusted mucous blue eyes of the puppy stared vacantly at the old man as it listened to the tsk tsk sound he made as he as he lifted the tiny puppy, placing it inside his coat next to his heart. He retraced his path along the festively lit

streets. The rain had stopped, the Christmas lights looked like stars in the night. To all he passed he wished a Merry Christmas. At Ming’s Grocery he bought two cans of Pacific milk and a baby bottle. To all the quizzical looks he received he just smiled. He returned to his room all rosy aglow where he heated the milk on his two burner hot plate. He tested the

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milk on his wrist, then took the puppy from his coat. He squirted a bit of nourishment into the hungry mouth. He cleaned the sickness from its new blue eyes, while love and kindness shone from his own. Well into the new year and for some time after that the old man could be seen walking along the streets with a very healthy puppy of some poodle breed. They walked together showing

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Hagwilget church bell ringing again after 18 years By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

After nearly two decades the bell in the steeple of the Hagwilget Saint Mary Magdalene Church is ringing again. The church is a key element to the village and has stood since 1906, which must have taken some real tinkering, according to head of renovations, Phil Trombley. “A hundred and 10 years ago they probably built the original church with a plumb bob, a saw and a hammer,” Trombley, owner of Black Pearl Construction, said. “It boggles my mind. The original construction obviously didn’t follow any of today’s codes, but it’s essentially bomb proof.” With advancement in technology, the process

of renovation was easy in comparison, Trombley said. Dora Wilson-Kenni, Hagwilget Village chief councillor, agrees with Trombley. “It’s really amazing this building was even built 100 years ago,” Wilson-Kenni said. “How they even got that big bell up there is a mystery to me. They might’ve used some traditional ways that were used to build longhouses or something.” Several key construction milestones occurred over the more than 12 months of work on the church, according to Trombley, formerly an alter boy at St. Mary Magdalene. He has learned a lot about the church he spent so much time in as a youth. “There wasn’t any insulation in the walls,” he said. “Typically older buildings had sawdust or something

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in there. Not this one. Now I know why I was so cold in there growing up. “You can imagine the winter services and how cold it must have been in there when it was -40 outside.” The new version of the church has heated floors and used whatever salvageable wood and glass they could. One person who helped a considerable amount was Bill Blackburn, Trombley said. The front doors, all the window frames, the alter and the lectern were crafted by Blackburn. Most of it from wood used in the original church. “All of these things are brand new and 110 years old,” Trombley said. “Blackburn gave so much time and labour to this. He went well beyond what was asked of him and the church is better for it.” See CHURCH on C5

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Window of opportunity closing for PRGT, Kendal

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TransCanada was called to present information to interested Gitxsan members last week and the meeting produced some definite results for all parties. A general presentation was given by Rob Kendal, TransCanada aboriginal relations manager, where he relayed his company’s work with First Nations thus far. “We’re actually engaging with 230 of the 622 First Nations in Canada,” Kendal said. “That’s a pretty large undertaking.” The project in question is the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission line, approximately 750 kilometres and spans the distance between Hudson’s Hope and Prince Rupert. “Prince Rupert obviously has some advantages as a port,” Kendal said, but he also admitted an existing drawback. “It’s just really, really hard to get to with a pipeline.” The current plan, which is the southern route, proposes to cross nearly 120 kilometres of Gitxsan territory. Nine Gitxsan hereditary chiefs hold territory which

the pipeline would cross and TransCanada is speaking directly to those chiefs, Kendal said. “We are only going to deal with those chiefs and affected house groups, which we have been doing to date,” Kendal said. Some chiefs in attendance who have territory along the southern route, like Ardythe Wilson, were surprised by certain information presented. Those in attendance were split into four groups and rotated through stations covering field studies, aboriginal relations, aboriginal business and construction. It was at the field studies presentation where Ward Prystay, a Stantec manager, was questioned by Wilson. “I am in a potentially affected house group and am hearing some of this information for the first time,” Wilson said. Wilson was referring to a traditional land use (TLU) study that was released on Oct. 31, according to Prystay. “I know our house group has been requesting that information,” Wilson said. “And I also know that no archeological data has been collected in our territory. I

was told that [the Gitxsan Development Corporation] spoke to a couple members of my house group, but those aren’t the people they need to talk to.” The TLU will be used in TransCanada’s environmental assessment application, which the company plans to submit in March 2014. To ensure all information is given to the proper house group authorities and the TLU is complete a working group has been created consisting of Wilson, George Muldoe and Catherine Blackstock. Kendal reminded those in attendance of the tight timeline his company is working with. “We want to begin construction in early 2015,” Kendal said. “It will take three years to build. We have made a commitment to produce natural gas in Prince Rupert in 2018. “If we’re a year late you will miss the opportunity to be part of the 20 year export of LNG from Prince Rupert.” TransCanada plans to link with a Progress Energy/Petronas terminal on Lelu Island to ship to Asian markets. “The work has to happen now and the benefits will begin right away,” he said.

The map above shows the line the proposed Prince Rupert Transmission line will cut through Gitxsan territory. Jerome Turner photo

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Housing forum looks for practical solutions By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

A housing seminar which began as an attempt to tackle issues faced by women in the area turned into an all-inclusive brainstorming session. Sarah Panofsky, organizer of K’yuuksxw, Waking up to Change, intended the meeting to focus on women’s housing issues, but found the community called for more. “What we heard in putting this meeting together was secure housing in the area was not just a problem for women,” Panofsky said. The meeting covered a range of issues from homelessness to couch surfing to

emergency shelters to ownership, she added. “We discussed what is happening in the area in terms of housing initiatives,” Panofsky said. “And we tried to come up with ways to fill in the existing gaps.” Representatives from the Gitksan Government Commission, Northern Health, Upper Skeena Development and Net-Zero Structures were among the nearly 30 people in attendance. One concrete solution to the problem of homelessness in the area was a cold weather patrol, Panofsky said. “That is something we can do,” she said. Other solutions will take time and effort, but will

produce results, like creating a one-stop service for prospective renters with landlords. “One homeowner came in and he was finding it difficult to find a renter,” she said. “He said ‘I want to support families in need, so how do I do this?’” An emergency shelter is high on the priority list, but a solution will take a concerted effort, she said. “Often people will have to go to Smithers or Terrace in an emergency,” Panofsky said. A comprehensive housing committee is being formed and is looking for interested members. For more information contact Sarah Panofsky at 250-842-6500.

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The church is set to reopen in 2014, as Trombley and crew are just putting the finishing touches on the building, but there will be a special Christmas event beforehand. “We’re going to be putting on a Christmas mass for the first time in a long time,” Wilson-Kenni said. “We would like everyone to come

celebrate with us and see for themselves all the work that’s been put in.” A formal rededication is still in the planning stages, Wilson-Kenni said. “We are just waiting for confirmation of when the bishop will be ready,” she said. “We’ll have a big feast and hope for a large gathering sometime in early January.”

The re-invigorated Saint Mary Magdalene Church is a very proud moment for all involved, especially considering what it took to manifest. All funding for the renovations were from the Hagwilget village, Wilson-Kenni said. “It’s a very emotional time for the village,” she added. “I couldn’t be happier for the way

this all turned out.” I didn’t rush it because I wanted it to be perfect and it’s just beautiful. I’m very pleased.”

Contact the Hagwilget Band office for more information about Christmas Eve mass at 250-842-6258.

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flake symbol on the sidewall Winter weather has already to indicate that it meets a touched most parts of BC specific winter tire industry and there is a threat of performance test. A series more severe snowstorms in of tragic accidents that the coming days. involved vehicles equipped Driving can be challenging with all-season tires, mainly no matter where you live on the Sea-to-Sky Highway in in the province at this What makes a BC, played a significant role time of the year. The heavy BC winter road trip in the adaptation of this tire rain, fog, wind or slushy uniquely challenging designation. snow that’s common in The traction qualities of a coastal areas can present (and interesting) is winter tire will deteriorate an unpredictable and more as it wears and loses tread dangerous driving situation that it’s possible to experience all (or depth. As a general rule, than sub-zero, crunchy a half-worn winter tire hard-packed snow. Then most) of the above performs at about the same there’s the biggest driving conditions, in a same- level as a good all-season challenge of them all – ice tire in cold, slippery condiin its various road surface day drive. tions. A half worn all-season incarnations. Bob McHugh tire will perform about the What makes a BC winter same as a good summer tire. road trip uniquely challengAnd a half-worn summer tire… well, let’s ing (and interesting) is that it’s possible not go there! to experience all (or most) of the above When road traction conditions are poor, conditions, in a same-day drive. try to avoid asking tires to do more than Even if daytime temperatures are mild, one job at a time – specifically, don’t overnight temperatures typically drop steer and brake at the same time. Start close to or below the freezing mark on a braking sooner and try to get all braking regular basis. done while the vehicle is in a straight line, Your car’s tires are what keep you on the in advance of a turn. Steady and smooth road and out of the ditch. Before you set steering actions work best and use a out today, be it to work or to pay a visit gentle push on the gas pedal as you exit to friends or family across the province, the turn. please check your tires. According to ICBC, about one-in-25 Below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber crashes in BC are caused by wildlife colcompound used in a winter tire (or lisions. Although they tend to be more all-weather tire) remains softer and active in spring and fall, they can be offers better traction qualities than attracted by roadside vegetation and an all-season or summer tire. you need to be extra watchful for A winter or all-weather tire is wildlife during the dusk and dawn. marked with a mountain/snow-

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Applies only to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Dealers are free to set individual prices. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. $3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, financing and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Caprice, Cavalier, Cruze, Epica, Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Optra Sonic, Spark, Volt, Saturn Ion, Aura, Astra, L-Series, S-Series, Sky, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu or Impala delivered during the Program Period. Eligible retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Bonus Owner credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Trax, Equinox or Traverse delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. ≠Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013, through January 2, 2014, of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **Available in select markets. Subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit siriusxm.ca for details. ñFor more information visit iihs.org/ratings. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Consumer Digest Best Buy was awarded to the 2013 Equinox. *≠When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. XU.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA ’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). †† Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is light-duty full-size pickups.

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The need to speed is not universal among BC drivers the speeds to that “average comfortable speed” that everyone is travelling at when the police are not looking? “The police can spend more time looking for bad drivers rather than speeding drivers and maybe the general driving public will then respect them more.” Laura Tomelin shared her driving philosophy: “Do not drink and drive, but drive at your own capabilities and get the hell out of the way of other drivers who take their own risks and feel comfortable doing so!” The more cynical of our readers, dismissed the current posted speed limits as being artificially low and designed not for safety reasons but as a way of generating cash for the government through fines. Transportation Minister Todd Stone will give BC residents an opportunity to express their views directly in a series of eight regional public forums set to run between now and January 24, 2014. For details of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review go to http:// engage.gov.bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview.

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Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †Between December 16 – 29, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford models (excluding C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550, and medium truck) for up to 60 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. ††Offer valid until December 29, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents towards the purchase or lease of most new 2013/2014 Ford models (excluding Focus, Fiesta, C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Transit Connect Electric, and F-150 Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. **Until December 29, 2013, receive 0.99%/1.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). 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JOB POSTING Executive Assisant

Ideal Candidate will: • Have a sound understanding of Gitxsan ayookw and participate in the upholding of the liliget and reflect this in the carrying out of job responsibilities • Have excellent oral & written communications skills • Be computer literate • Have a 2 year diploma in business administration and/or work experience in the administration field • Understand the principles of accounting as they relate to meeting auditor requirements & daily bookkeeping requirements • Working on a daily basis with the Executive Director to ensure the organization of administrative documents, tasks and scheduling of activities for all staff • Maintain good record keeping of information which will be utilized by all levels of the organization • Be responsible in assisting the Executive Director in ensuring that all requirements of the organization are met in a professional and timely manner • Have excellent people skills and be a team player • Submit monthly reports to his/her supervisor, the Executive Director • Perform other related duties Application Deadline: December 20, 2012 Apply By: Resume Submission to: James Angus / GTS Chairperson PO Box 229 V0J 2Y0 Must have: 3 Reference letters attached (email: reception@gitxsan.com) Start Date: January 13, 2014

GITXSAN TREATY SOCIETY

OFFICE OF THE GITXSAN HEREDITARY CHIEFS

JOB POSTING Negotiator

Ideal Candidate will: • Have a sound understanding of Gitxsan ayookw and participate in the upholding of the liliget and reflect this in the carrying out of the job responsibilities • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Have proven success in negotiations • Be computer literate • Have post secondary education with a degree in social Sciences or Humanities • Ensure that the Gitxsan are never put into an extinguishment or rights and title situation • Attend all political functions related to the treaty as a representative of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs • Be a main speaker for the Gitxsan in all matters related to the treaty and First Nations issues • Provide regular updates to GTS Gimlitxwit, directors & staff • Develop topics for negotiation and present to the Gimlitxwit for approval • Pursue and obtain feedback from the Gimlitxwit on Treaty related issues and topics for negotiation • Lobby and advocate Gitxsan interests with Government Ministries Provincially and Federally • Submit monthly reports to his/her supervisor, the Executive Director • Perform other related duties Application Deadline: December 20, 2012 Apply By: Resume Submission to: James Angus / GTS Chairperson PO Box 229 V0J 2Y0 Must have: 3 Reference letters attached (email: reception@gitxsan.com) Start Date: January 13, 2014

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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Education Assistant – French Immersion in Smithers. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate or equivalent ) • Must be fluently bilingual in French and English both written and spoken • Demonstrated ability to use judgment in selecting appropriate course of action within clearly established methods and procedures • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in the explanation and clarification of information • Demonstrated ability to perform individually and as part of a team • Demonstrated ability to follow directions with regard to work areas, work schedules, classroom activities and the dispensing of medication • Good working knowledge of computers Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831

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Family Support Social Worker Bulkley Valley

Child Development Centre Inspiring strength in families and exploring the potential in children and youth.

Intake Worker This is a permanent part time position 15 hours a week to start immediately. Wage is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. Job Summary: The ‘Intake Worker’ works as a member of a family centered, multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive services to children and youth and their families. Services are provided in a community based, family-centered philosophy and within the BV CDC’s Family Support Program. The ‘Intake Worker’ triages all intakes to the BV CDC’s programs and services, manages the Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) intake and assessment process and facilitates all CDBC and Sunny Hill Outreach Clinics.

This is a permanent part time position 28 hours a week to start immediately. Wage is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. Job Summary: The Family Support Social Worker works as a member of a family centered, multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive support services to children and youth with exceptional needs and their families. Services are provided in a community based, family-centered philosophy meeting the provincial guidelines of Early Intervention and Key worker family support services. This position will be based out of the BV CDC’s Hazelton office and will provide services to Moricetown and the communities of the Upper Skeena Region.

Qualifications: • Degree/Diploma or relevant post secondary education and experience in a related human service field. • Knowledge of early intervention and/or child development. • Knowledge in assessment and diagnosis of complex developmental behaviour conditions including current knowledge of FASD. • Experience in working with families in a family centered approach. • Thorough knowledge of appropriate community and provincial services/programs for children with special needs and their families. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Computer skills (word processing, data base recording, Microsoft programs and internet use). • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications: • Preferred is graduation from a recognized University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. • Knowledge of early intervention and/or child development. • Knowledge in assessment and diagnosis of complex developmental behaviour conditions including current knowledge of FASD. • Experience in working with families in a family centered approach and with a team of service providers. • Awareness in aboriginal culture and history. • Knowledge of best practices, prevention and intervention services, skills and abilities to provide support groups including parent to parent, community education and knowledge of current community services. • Thorough knowledge of appropriate community and provincial services/programs for young children with special needs and their families. • Training/experience in group facilitation. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Self-motivated, well-organized, flexible and excellent team work skills. • Computer skills (word processing, data base recording). • Strong group facilitation and organizational skills.

Job Posting Closing Date is January 3rd, 2014 at 4 pm Please forward your resume to Kerri Bassett Kluss, BV CDC’s Executive Director via email director@bvcdc.ca or mail PO Box 995, Smithers, BC., V0J 2N0

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FRONTIER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Highway 16 East, Smithers

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We are currently building a parts department and require a motivated individual to assist.

SHOP, FIELD AND CAMP WORK. Must be willing and able to work independently.

Drivers Licence required • Competitive Wages Please Fax resume to 250-692-0043 Or Deliver in Person at: 135 Roumieu Dr. Burns Lake (In the Industrial Site)

Frontier Chrysler – Smithers BC has an immediate opening for the following full time position. • Sales Person Interested applicants can forward their resume to glennb@frontierchrysler.net or drop off in person to 3046 Hwy 16 in Smithers.

PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR ONE YEAR MATERNITY LEAVE

The Town of Smithers is currently accepting applications for a Pre-School Instructor position. This is a unionized position with up to full time hours September to June annually. Reporting to the Director of Recreation, Parks & Culture, the Pre-School instructor is responsible for the planning and operation of the Town of Smithers Pre-School Program at the Ranger Park building in Smithers. For a complete job description, please refer to our website www.smithers.ca. Qualifications include: 1. Early Childhood Education Certification (or working towards ECE) 2. Must have a minimum of two years experience working with children 2.5 – 5 years of age in a pre-school setting 3. Must hold a valid St John’s Ambulance First Aid Certification or equivalent 4. Must be 19 years of age or older. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter and resume outlining relevant training and experience, three references, and a current Drivers Abstract, by 4:00 pm, January 10, 2014 to: Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Competition #13-14 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered. Electronic, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GITXSAN TREATY SOCIETY

OFFICE OF THE GITXSAN HEREDITARY CHIEFS

JOB POSTING Archives Director

Ideal Candidate will: • Have a sound understanding of Gitxsan ayookw and participate in the upholding of the liliget and reflect this in the carrying out of the job responsibilities • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be computer literate • Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of the Archives and information services • Establish and implement Archives and information policies and procedures • Provide effective access to the Archives collections and resources • Maintain the organizations Archives material • Provide library services in response to the information needs of the users • Submit a monthly report to their supervisor, the Executive Director • Perform related duties Application Deadline: December 20, 2012 Apply By: Resume Submission to: James Angus / GTS Chairperson PO Box 229 V0J 2Y0 Must have: 3 Reference letters attached (email: reception@gitxsan.com) Start Date: January 13, 2014

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Colin T. Bruintjes, CGA Bookkeeper/Receptionist Busy accounting firm has an opening for a Bookkeeper/Receptionist. MS Office, Caseware, Simply and Quickbooks experience would be an asset. Remuneration commensurate with experience. Benefit package is available. Please submit resume to: 3860 Alfred Avenue, Box 820, Smithers, B.C. Fax: 250-847-1568 Email: ctbruin@telus.net

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ARENA WORKER I/PARKS PERSONNEL I REGULAR PART TIME The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Arena Worker I/Parks Personnel I. This is a regular part time, unionized position required immediately. General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Works and Operations: The Arena Worker I, working part time hours from approximately October to March, performs a variety of maintenance and operational functions such as building maintenance and janitorial, operating ice resurface machine, ice making and refrigeration plant maintenance. The Parks Personnel I, working full time hours from approximately April to October, performs a variety of labour and maintenance functions for Town parks and boulevards and assists in other Works and Operations areas. 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 4:00pm, December 20, 2013 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Confidential: Competition #13-13 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 but cannot be submitted via email. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

GITXSAN TREATY SOCIETY

OFFICE OF THE GITXSAN HEREDITARY CHIEFS

JOB POSTING

Gimlitxwit Coordinator Ideal Candidate will: • Have a sound understanding of Gitxsan ayookw and participate in the upholding of the liliget and reflect this in the carrying out of the job responsibilities • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be computer literate • Fluent Gitxsanimx • Translate when necessary • Working closely with Senior staff • Be responsible for planning and executing Gimlitxwit meetings of the Simgiigyet according to ayookim Gitxsan • Maintain records of the all meetings capturing the general discussions and decisions made by consensus at these meetings • Keep in contact with the simgiigyet ensuring the understanding of the policies and chapters of negotiation • Submit monthly reports to his/her supervisor, the Executive Director • Perform other related duties Application Deadline: December 20, 2012 Apply By: Resume Submission to: James Angus / GTS Chairperson PO Box 229 V0J 2Y0 Must have: 3 Reference letters attached (email: reception@gitxsan.com) Start Date: January 13, 2014

Employment Help Wanted BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.

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Trades, Technical HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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$285,000

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Leo & Sandra

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

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Bulkley river frontage New redesigned living area 3 bdrm, 3 bath, large dining area Low strata fee, attached garage

$269,000

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Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath log home Spectacular views of Hudson Bay Large 48x48 shop, RV storage Drilled well, 2.09 acres

Jantina Meints

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2 bedroom rancher New hot water, furnace, electrical New flooring, new bathroom Fenced yard, storage/workshop

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Custom built home on 125 acres Set up for horses, riding Pasture barns, fencing Privacy and views, near fishing

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99x125 corner lot 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, den, family rm Garden area, carport www.realestatesmithers.com

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4.9 acres, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm house Full finished basement with entry Guest house, gardens, pond www.realestatesmithers.com

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

Ron Lapadat

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Peter Lund

$399,500

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4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Heated floors Fruit trees, 30 acre hay, 47 acre total Excellent mountain & lake view

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3.48 acres waterfront Established driveway Cleared building site, view www.realestatesmithers.com

$749,000

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3/4 bedroom, custom built home Hardwood and tile floors Gas fireplace. Huge decks 20x40 garage, heated and wired

$139,000

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

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Jantina Meints

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3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres Heated kitchen floor, central vac Updates to flooring, lighting, paint 40x60 barn, fenced, double carport mls n231260

$65,000

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Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings

$47,900

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10 year old home on 8 serviced lots Large garden, 3 bdrms, rec room Spectacular view of Roche de Boule Full bsmt, carport, many outbuildings mls n231588

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Kiesha Matthews

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Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

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Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

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View of Roche de Boule Mountain C—2 zoned Just outside Hazelton Make this 5 acre lot one to see

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n228991

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

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

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Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

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96 acre property on the Skeena River Panoramic views of Roche de Boule 2bed/2bath farm house + field house Hay barn, workshop & much more

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

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Large 99x120 building lot Spectacular mountain views Elec and municipal water at lot line R-1 zoned in South Hazelton

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Amnesty alive and well: Muir RCMP find marijuana during roadside check

Reminder to be aware of holiday checkstops New Hazelton RCMP responded to 67 calls for service between Dec. 5 and Dec. 11, 2013. Dec. 6 - Police conducted a roadblock on Highway 62 near Two Mile. During the checkstop, one driver was investigated for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was immediately suspended from driving for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days under provincial legislation. Dec. 8 - In the early morning hours, police stopped a vehicle near the Highway 62 and Highway 16 junction. The driver displayed signs of impairment and failed a roadside screening test. A small amount of marijuana was seized during the stop.

The driver was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days. Dec. 9 Sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., suspect(s) attended a residence in the 3900 block of Medeek St. Two trucks were keyed and some jackets stolen from inside the vehicles. December is checkstop month. Police are focusing efforts to catch impaired drivers and keep the roads safe during the holiday season. Please report suspected impaired drivers. If you have any information on these files or any others, please call the New Hazelton RCMP (250-842-5244) or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800222-8477.

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Peggy Muir helped to ensure human rights received support from the Hazeltons.

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International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, inspired more than 120 letters from Hazeltonians this year. Peggy Muir has been involved with human rights causes for a number of years and after attending a national Amnesty International meeting in Vancouver was reinspired to continue her local work. “We don’t really have a viable group that meets regularly here in Hazelton,” Muir said. “I get out to as many events as possible to keep the community informed and writing.” This year four causes were the focus of the letters sent from Hazelton. In Mexico, a woman named Miriana Lopez was reportedly kidnapped, tortured and raped by Mexican military personnel and

no soldier has been charged to date. “She just dropped her kids off at school and was plucked off the street,” Muir said. “There’s a lot of high profile cases, so this year I chose a few that have received less attention than others.” Another destination for letters was in support of a doctor, Tun Aung, in Myanmar/Burma who intervened between two warring factions and was sentenced to seven years in prison. A small village in Nigeria was bulldozed without warning and letters are asking the practice to stop. Another batch of letters was in support of Jab Eur in Tunisia who circulated a Facebook post criticizing the Muslim faith and is considered by Amnesty to be ‘a prisoner of conscience.’ “On top of writing to officials we wrote

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Keep your family and friends safe by having a designated driver before you celebrate this season. 1625 Omenica St., Hazelton 250-842-6667

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