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District of New Hazelton residents may be shocked when they open their 2014 property assessment notices and see a 22.73 per cent increase over last year. According to BC Assessment, the average value of a home in New Hazelton rose to $108,000 from $88,000 in 2013. Wendy Hunt, District of New Hazleton chief administrative officer, said she didn’t expect property taxes to make a similar increase. “It’s very early but I think it’s safe to say there will be some increases, but they won’t be very significant,” Hunt said. “We will adjust our mill rate to offset [the increased assessments].” Christopher Whyte, BC Assessment deputy assessor, north region, said they review and analyze all sales that take place within the year to determine the property value. “As a result, the sales that took place in New Hazelton in 2013 indicated that the market was willing to pay more for property in that location,” Whyte said. “I am unable to speculate as to what the
influence was behind this increase as there can be multiple reasons behind the purchase prices of property. The one common trend that is present across the majority of the north half of the province is that the natural resource sector is continuing to prosper, which will create certain economic outcomes” Peter Lund, Re/ Max Bulkley Valley managing broker, said he sees no reason for the significant jump in property assessments in New Hazelton. “There’s no justification regarding industry or new jobs to support that increase,” Lund said. “If they’re correcting an already down market that’s one thing but to me, [the property assessment] is too high.” In Telkwa and Smithers, the average value of a single-family home rose nine and 2.23 per cent, respectively. These prices are a lot closer to what properties are actually selling for, Lund said. “Those numbers are a lot more accurate,” he said. The biggest assessment in the northwest region was in Kitimat, where properties increased in value by 26.67 per cent, from an average home price of $180,000 to $228,000.
TOMAHAWKS CHOPPED Steelheads’ captain Darryl Young streaks in on the Lac La Hache net during CIHL action at the Smithers Civic Centre Saturday night. Young led the team to two victories on the weekend, against the Tomahawks and Williams Lake Stampeders. For the full story, see page A6. Nolan Kelly photo
NEWPRO closed indefinitely Poor market conditions cited as reason
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More than 40 Smithers employees of Northern Engineered Wood Products are looking for work today after being informed Friday of the plant’s indefinite closure. The shutdown is effective immediately. The closure is due to poor market conditions, said
NEWPRO president Darren Jacobs. “It’s been a long time of very poor market conditions,” Jacobs said. “We’re shutting down until the market improves a lot. “It’s been a market that has been stale for quite a few years. It could improve in two months or two years. We just don’t know. We’re obviously hoping for
sooner rather than later.” NEWPRO has been working on finding new markets for years, Jacobs said, but they have found no success in that regard. “Overseas markets are terrible and we just finally had to make the decision that markets have to improve for us to continue,” he said. A few people are working this week,
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RCMP have busy holiday season Police Beat
A Smithers RCMP cruiser caught on fire the afternoon of Dec. 29 on Tatlow Rd. after an officer left the car to survey an accident scene. “All of a sudden, it just caught on fire and we couldn’t get it out,” said Smithers RCMP Sgt. Andrew Hunter. “The fire department came but because there is ammunition in there, you can’t approach it, you have to just let it burn.” The incident was not suspicious in nature and there were no injuries, Sgt. Hunter said. “We carry so much wiring and computers
A Smithers RCMP cruiser caught fire the afternoon of Dec. 29 on Tatlow Rd. The incident was not suspicious in nature and there were no injuries.
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Smithers turns 100 / July, Aug. & Sept. Taylor Bachrach said. The first step in the building process is to pre-load the site, said Rob Trampuh, owner of Timber Peak Construction, the lead local contractor on the project. This prep work will take between one and six months, he said. But what the finished project will look like is not yet set in stone. Of the $4.7 million budget, $400,000 must still be raised by the community. Smithers Turns 100 Smtihereens came out in droves to celebrate the official week-long centennial homecoming opening ceremonies on Aug. 3 at the newly-named Bovill Square. After, head of the organizing committee, Gladys Atrill came to the stage to thank everyone who contributed to the homecoming preparations and to present the centennial quilt. “This centennial project was quite a ride,” Atrill said.
“Taylor talked about what this valley is all about and this quilt is one little snapshot. “This quilt represents artists, the history, and hundreds of hours of work. It’s what happens when someone gets it in their head that something must happen.” The night before, the town held its official naming ceremony of the brand new Legacy Stage. Fire Destroys Main St. Buildings Two Smithers businesses were picking up the pieces after an early morning fire destroyed their buildings on Aug. 7. The blaze tore through the 1000 block of Main Street at about 4 a.m., burning Hometown Furniture to the ground and partially destroying Perry and Co. Law Office next door. Taryn Lowe, her daughter Megan and son Sebastian were on duty the night of the fire, as volunteer
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Bike Lane Balance Smithers town council has struck a balance in developing a bike lane across the community. At the regular Town of Smithers council meeting on July 9, a motion was approved to add markings and signage along Third Ave., from Montreal St. near Smithers Secondary School to 16th Ave., indicating the road as a shared biking lane and to reduce the speed limit from 50 to 30 km/h. Ground Breaks for Arena Construction started on Smithers’ second sheet of ice in July. On July 16, Town of Smithers councillors and officials, contractors and members of the public gathered to break ground for the project that has been in the works for more than 20 years. “As Counc. Adomeit says, this is officially the end of if and the beginning of how,” Smithers Mayor
security guards, keeping an eye on the sound equipment at Bovill Square. The evening was otherwise quiet, Taryn said. Megan said at first she thought noises coming from behind Hometown Furniture were coming from the nearby railway tracks. “We were watching the sunrise and I heard a popping sound, kind of like opening a champagne bottle,” she said. “It wasn’t a huge explosion or anything. A couple of seconds later, it happened again. That’s when I looked up and saw smoke over the building. I couldn’t see the fire but I could see the glow from the fire.” Town Discusses Homelessness A room full of community health professionals gathered with town councillors in September to
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’m glad the responses have started coming in to Mary Richards’ Dec. 18 Letter to the Editor. In it, Richards attacked hardworking business owners, volunteers and the Town of Smithers. Even the Rotary Club (Who doesn’t like the Rotary Club?). Many responses have come from business owners who are outright offended at being accused of ripping off their customers. Others have been from volunteers who are filled with pride about Smithers and the people who live here. “There are businesses in Smithers that have products and services I don’t need, but I am not offended that they exist,” said volunteer extraordinaire Gladys Atrill. “I do not expect them to give up what they are good at because I want something else. If there is something missing from the shopping experience in Smithers, then there is an opportunity for another entrepreneur to fill that gap.” The letter also brought out strong emotions at The Interior News. But just because I disagree with most things said in the letter, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t print it. The one positive thing that has come from this letter is it has started the discussion, once again, about affordable shopping (otherwise known as the Great Big Box Store Debate). And I think that’s a good thing. I’ve lived in Smithers for eight years and the topic comes up all the time. In my house, too. I think most people can agree, there needs to be a low-priced alternative for clothing shopping in town. It’s not just for low-income people and seniors. It’s for everyone. Most people I know can’t afford or aren’t looking for a $360 onesie. But a Big Box store in Smithers has to be done right. There are certain values people here hold true and Walmart does not represent a lot of those. I think a local solution can be found. Kala Hooker brought up an interesting point during a town hall meeting last year where she suggested a pool of smaller investors combine to start a locally-controlled co-op style department store. Have a look at her Facebook page: www. facebook.com/MyLittleBoxStore. Smithers residents are known for their pioneering spirit and their ingenuity. This is one area where it is sorely needed. Ryan Jensen, The Interior News
Another year of enviro-wars begins T
he new year lurched to life with a round of shouting about the environment, as our post-industrial, post-literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom. The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform, and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it.
In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting for two questions to be asked. What did they think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? And what was the point? How is disrupting one oil platform for an hour going to save the planet? The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as he ramps up his territorial claim to include the North Pole. The climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can find to
GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher prop up its version of truth. They call each other “warmists” and “deniers” among other pithy names. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America anti-tar sands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively
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L ETTERS Richards’ priorities misplaced Editor: Response to Letter to the Editor “Town priorities misplaced” from Dec. 18. I am the owner of a specialty store on Main Street – a boutique with clothing for sizes 12 and up. According to the author of this article that makes me a member of the “Profit Plus Club,” “...gouging people with outrageous prices.” Wow! I really don’t think you know me, or my business, well enough to say that about me. Being judged and labeled like that made me feel quite offended and hurt! There were a couple of comments made I would like to respond to. I can only speak for myself of course, but I think a lot of small business owners might have some of the same responses. Yes, I’m a specialty store – the idea to it was born out of my own frustration that I couldn’t find a lot of clothes that would fit me right and last more than a couple of washes. And yes, my prices are higher than say Walmart but so is the quality of my merchandise. Let’s talk for a moment about the “excessive profit margins” mentioned in the letter. First of all, even if I sold the exact same products as Walmart, I still couldn’t sell them for the same price since I don’t have the same buying power as a multi-billion dollar company. However, I don’t sell the same products. They are of much better quality and come from Europe, which make my purchase costs substantially higher. On top of those we have shipping costs, import duty and all the other overhead costs like rent or mortgage and taxes. Did you know by the way that the property tax for businesses is more than three times higher than for residences? Also utilities, wages and more. To be honest, after all the monthly costs are paid and counting all the hours worked, I don’t even make minimum wage. Why do it then, you may ask? I started my business because I wanted to build
something and make a living in the town I love and also to provide a great and unique product. I would also like to point out that the local businesses do quite a bit to give back to the community – we donate money and goods to all kinds of local fundraisers, sponsor your children’s sports teams, hire local employees and contractors, promote our town with events we finance like the Main Street Festival and much more. About Walmart: I would support any business opening that would attract more people to town. That’s the thing about specialty stores and department stores in my opinion – we complement each other, not necessarily rule each other out. What do you think, though, are the odds for one coming to Smithers as long as people are willing to drive for hours to go where they already have outlets? How about supporting those businesses that are already here and trying to supply affordable solutions? Have you checked out for example lately The Red Apple? They did a great job renovating and updating the store and have a pretty good selection of all kinds of products. And if there’s something you miss, ask them for it - I’m sure if there’s enough demand they will bring it in; and with enough people shopping there, they might even be able to grow and expand into the size we need. I really don’t want to get into the town projects that were mentioned, this is something the town should reply to. I would just like to point out it is easier to find money for social programs if the economy of a town is in good shape. To make sure that the budget is spent on the right projects - help them! Get involved. Write letters, go to the budget meetings and voice your concerns or join one of the local support groups and help them lobby! Every one of us lives here for their own reason, but I think we all can agree that Smithers has something
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special. It’s not perfect and definitely has room for improvement to make it a great town for everybody, but I do believe we can make it happen if we work together – the town, the businesses and residents. Why not make it a New Year’s wish and resolution? Barbara Fassnacht Barb’s Bodacious Boutique
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Editor: In response to: Town Priorities Misplaced, Dec. 18, 2013, letter from Mary Richards. It is clear Ms. Richards is concerned about the plight of the homeless and those dealing with poverty and addictions in our community. Those are clearly serious issues in need of ongoing attention and it is commendable to lobby for increased support for those issues. It is too bad, though, that in her letter, Ms. Richards seemed to cast stones at so many citizens who work and volunteer in our community. All of us get to choose where we spend our volunteer time. Thankfully, some volunteer in areas of social justice, some in areas of recreation and sport, others in music and arts, or serve on boards, and some this past year chose to volunteer their time toward creating beautiful public spaces in downtown Smithers. It is absolutely the privilege of the individual to give time and money to any cause or project they choose. I am happy this community took time to spruce up this year. It was overdue and our centennial seemed to give
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us an energy boost to get some projects done. I am a member of the Smithers Centennial Legacy Committee and I can tell you it is not a clique, but rather a small group of citizens who volunteered to work with the Town of Smithers to create an outdoor performance area. To suggest the committee chose a stage versus supporting food banks, soup kitchens, low-income housing, or addictions counseling is way off base. Rather, there was a heartfelt desire to leave something tangible from our Centennial year – and the choice was a stage. Smithers town council offered up the site of what is now Bovill Square for the stage and park. The town cleaned up a contaminated site that was a Main Street eyesore. I say congratulations for their vision! Volunteers, contractors and Town of Smithers staff worked diligently and gave much to create that space. Another group of volunteers took on the beautification of the intersection of Main St. and Highway 16. Again, congratulations to those volunteers and community groups, including the Smithers Rotary. I saw those folks out on summer evenings working hard just because they care and I am grateful for their dedication to our hometown. I am proud of our downtown core. The strength of the business community and quality of products offered in Smithers stands out in northern B.C. The people who own those businesses put their own money and energy into their shops. If they are successful, obviously they have found
a way to match product and customer. There are businesses in Smithers that have products and services I don’t need, but I am not offended that they exist. I do not expect them to give up what they are good at because I want something else. If there is something missing from the shopping experience in Smithers, then there is an opportunity for another entrepreneur to fill that gap. Our businesses give much back to this town, not only through the taxes they pay or the jobs they create, but also through support to clubs, to charity, to local projects and to locals in need. Ms. Richards dubbed some our businesses the ‘Profit Plus Club.’ That is simply silly. All businesses hope to achieve profit. Ms. Richards, do you really think a corporation like Walmart, whom you called affordable, operates without a profit? I hope our businesses are profitable, so they can continue to be a part of our vibrant community. Ms. Richards also suggests that the second sheet of ice now under construction is an “outrageous selfish project” somehow “imposed” upon us. Recreation is linked to individual and community health and we are lucky to have recreation facilities. Our arena is used for hockey, figure skating, and public skating, school and community groups and for community events. Council did not just decide on a whim to build a new rink. The second sheet of ice committee has been around for over 20 years raising money and working unselfishly – including with town council – to make a new rink a reality. The new arena is very important to many, many citizens of our community and its time has come. I look forward to its opening. Smithers is a good community and I am proud to be a Smithereen. There will always be work to do in many areas, including that of homelessness and poverty,
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but the work will not get easier if we throw stones at each other, or pit one group against another. It may be a cliché, but Ms. Richards, if you want more people to care about the issues that you do, you still get more bees with honey. Gladys Atrill Smithers
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Editor: I had to wait until I calmed down to reply to comments made about the so-called “Profit Plus Club.” No, I still haven’t calmed down. Most of these members have volunteered at one time or another or put their hardearned money into great causes from year to year. I don’t appreciate you thinking that you know me well enough to class me. Are you aware of what the costs are to buy from wholesalers, especially in Canada, and having to pay for start-up, permits, licenses, rent, hydro and supplies? You are talking about speciality stores not department stores which buy large amounts with millions of dollars to spend. I would like to see department or different variety stores in Smithers as it would attract more people and make for more business. Please spend your time getting to know the socalled “Profit Plus Club” members and you might be surprised. I would suggest that you ask questions, maybe see if they will put their prices down. Not everyone agrees with what is being done in Smithers, but if you are not happy then I have some suggestions for you to make Smithers your dreamland: go to town council meetings, get people together and petition or send letters to protest, take up collections or volunteer. Donna Ewert Rings of Saturn Creations
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The Steelheads are making a late season push for first place in the West Division, after they tallied back-toback wins over two Eastern foes this past weekend. First up, a date against the woeful Lac La Hache Tomahawks, who were a CIHL worst 3-11-0 heading into Friday night. Adding to their uphill climb, the Tomahawks brought just 10 skaters on the road trip, to go up against a full contingent of Steelheads. And early on it looked as if the Steelheads might roll to their biggest blowout of the season. The home team opened the game with two goals in the first five minutes, both by recent returnees to the lineup, Calvin Johnson and Matt Arnold. Ian Smith added a third before the first horn, and the Steelheads were on their way. Lac La Hache pushed back in the second, carrying most of the play and outshooting the Steelheads by a 2-1 margin. They got one goal back, but the Steelheads answered with two more to put
Steelhead Calvin Johnson looks for some help while in front of the Williams Lake Stampeders’ net on Sunday afternoon. They won 6-1 Saturday night against Lac La Hache and 7-4 Sunday against the Stampeders. Nolan Kelly photo
the game out of reach. Up five goals, the Steelheads took their foot off the gas pedal and coasted to a relatively effortless 6-1 victory. Steelheads starting goaltender Tyler Perreault wasn’t busy, but he made several spectacular saves when called upon. The Tomahawks generated a number of odd-man rushes – including three breakaways – counter to play, over the last
30 minutes; Perreault stopped them all. “I thought our goaltending was really solid,” head coach Tom DeVries said. “Tyler didn’t see a lot of shots, but he made the saves when he had to.” It was a full-team effort for the Steelheads. Ten different skaters hit the scoresheet as DeVries rolled his lines all night long. Game two, less than 24 hours later, provided a more challenging
opponent. The CIHL’s first place team, the Williams Lake Stampeders, came to town, and though they too had a short bench, the Stamps gave the Steelheads everything they could handle. At the start, the Stampeders looked like the fresher, hungrier team. They got out to a quick 2-0 lead on the slumbering Steelheads off two powerplay goals.
The shots were 12-3 for the Stampeders after the first 10 minutes. But Captain Darryl Young energized the team with a few hardworking, hardhitting shifts in a row, sending a message that the Steelheads weren’t going to go belly up. He was rewarded for his pugnacity halfway through the first Steelheads goal of the game on a lucky bounce
off a Stampeder defenceman’s glove. Young added another in the first to tie the game up at two, and he was just getting started. The Stampeders stuck with the Steelheads in the second, but in the third, two straight goals by Young put the game out of reach. He finished with four goals and two assists, sealing the 7-4 Steelheads’ victory.
“It was just one of those games I guess, where the bounces just seem to go in,” Young said. “He’s our leader, he’s our captain, he always plays hard,” Tom DeVries said. “So it was nice to see him get those goals.” Now the Steelheads head to Prince Rupert to take on the Rampage in their final two games of the regular season. Back-to-back wins gives the Steelheads a shot a first place in the West Division, depending on what the River Kings do in their final two games. Terrace has a two-point lead in the division, but will play back-to-back road games against the CIHL’s top two teams next weekend, Williams Lake and Quesnel. The Steelheads will need four points and have to hope that the River Kings get only one, in order to overtake them. With more wins and the advantage in head-to-head matchups, Terrace holds the tiebreaker. But more importantly, the Steelheads like to set a positive tone and get rolling before the real season begins. “Hopefully we can go in there, take two and give ourselves some momentum heading into the playoffs,” Young said.
Yee breaks own B.C. record / Year in Review: July & Aug. Dan earns Team Canada invite Dan Hamhuis was invited to join 47 other Team Canada hopefuls last July for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics orientation camp. This list of players provides an indicator of who Team Canada executives have on their radar for the upcoming Olympic games. “It’s a huge honour to get an opportunity in an Olympic camp,” Hamhuis said. “There are so
many great Canadian defenceman in the NHL.” With Duncan Keith, Drew Doughty, Shea Weber, P.K. Subban, Kris Letang and Brent Seabrook all virtual locks to make the team, Hamhuis will be in tough to grab one of the last two spots available. However, the fact that Hamhuis is a left-handed shot and that five out of the six players on the aforementioned list are right-shot defenceman,
bodes well for his chances. The roster deadline is Jan. 07 of 2014. Hamhuis will be joined at the orientation camp by fellow Canuck Roberto Luongo, who backstopped the 2010 team to gold. Yee tops in B.C. Four Bulkley Valley athletes battled inclement temperatures and stiff competition in Kamloops at the provincial track and field competitions in July. All four set
personal bests in at least one discipline. Leading the charge was 18-year-old Regan Yee, who won both her events with personal best times in the 2,000-metre steeplechase (6:42.33) and the 1,500-metre (4:40.91). It was the third time this year Yee has broken her own B.C. record in the steeplechase. After qualifying for the Canada Summer Games in June, this was just a tune up for Yee.
She’ll head to Sherbrooke in midAugust for the Canada Games followed shortly by a trip to Colombia for the Pam Am games. “I’m really excited to be heading down there and representing Canada,” Yee said. “I’m going to try and do my best in Sherbrooke and have fun, but I don’t want to tire myself out before going to Colombia.” Celebs tee up for Charity
Steve Darling, Dan Hamhuis and a host of other celebrities from around Canada made the trip out to Smithers this past weekend for the 22nd annual Smithers Charity Golf Tournament and by all accounts, the event was a major success. In addition to the golf tournament, a charity hockey game was added to the festivities on Thursday evening. The last celebrity hockey game was held over a decade
ago, but with the recent groundbreaking on the new arena and the pressing need to top up the projects coffers, organizers decided to bring it back. In total $75,000 dollars was raised for charity. “We were hoping to raise between $50,000$75,000, so, to get to that higher total, this was probably the best live auction we have ever had,” tournament organizer Kent Delwisch said.
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Year in Review: September & October London. In world championship competition she earned a silver medal in 2001 and three bronze medals in 2000, 2005 and 2010. Her election to the FILA Hall of Fame ranks highly on her personal list of accomplishments. SeydlitzKurzbach silver Smithers native Antje SeydlitzKurzbach and her three Canadian teammates, Carling Zeeman, Kate Goodfellow and Emily Cameron, shocked the rowing world in Korea last week, winning silver in the 2,000-metre women’s quadruple sculls. It was Canada’s first medal in the event in more than a decade and SeydlitzKurzbach’s first medal at the senior level. After a summer of mixed results in Europe, including a recent ninth-place
finish in their last competition, the Canadian coaches decided to switch things up in the lead up to the rowing worlds. They replaced two of the four rowers on SeydlitzKurzbach’s team, but she survived the chopping block. Now, SeydlitzKurzbach begins the arduous journey towards her next major goal: the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. It’s not going to be easy. She’s moved from Victoria, where she was finishing her undergraduate degree in microbiology, to London, Ontario for full-time training with the Canadian rowing team. Steelheads Start Strong Different season, same result. The Smithers Steelheads started 2013-14 in style, with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Houston
Luckies last October. They came out flying in the first period and set the league on notice that the boys from Smithers are still the CIHL’s best. With nine different players hitting the scoresheet and a strong 30-plus save performance from Andrade it was a total team effort. “It was a tight game,” Tom DeVries said. “Our defense played outstanding and our goalie, who’d never played a game for us before, made a lot of stops for us, so that was good to see.” Andrade, the team’s new third stringer, wasn’t even supposed to play, but back-up Tyler Perreault was a late scratch. “The first game is always tough on the guys, but with a couple days of rest they’ll be good to go again for the home opener.”
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AMENITY MIGRATION: THE INVISIBLE GOLDEN GOOSE When it comes to economic development planning, residents tend to derive their ideas about what makes the local economy tick from the employment they see and recognize: Workers heading into manufacturing plants, drivers of heavy machinery, medical, teaching, and tourism staff.
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Year in Review: November & December HB Mtn. Opens late One week later than expected, Hudson Bay Mountain opened for the 201314 season late in November. For whatever reason, the Bulkley Valley isn’t getting much snow this year. “They’re getting it to the west in Rupert and they’re getting it in the Interior, but for whatever reason it’s missing us,” Hudson Bay Mountain general manager Nancy Treiber said. So far this season, the mountain has accumulated a base of 25cm, roughly half of what they need to open the chairlifts, but all things considered, conditions are surprisingly good. The mountain staff have been hard at work brushing the mountain – clearing trees and bushes on the runs – so that they might not need as high a base as seasons past. The lack of snow won’t prevent Hudson Bay Mountain from throwing a big kickoff party this
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weekend. Storm aim for Provincials The Midget Storm hit the halfway mark of their season this week, boasting a 15-5 overall record, including tournament play. They are undefeated in the Skeena Valley Hockey League at 6-0-0, with two games left before Christmas and four in January. In tournament play they’ve had two podium finishes in Kelowna and Prince
George. Head coach Brendan Hutchinson has been impressed with what he’s seen. “We have got an awesome group of kids,” Hutchinson said. “They get along really well, they are really coachable and it’s been a lot of fun. On the ice, I think we have a really high skill-set, we skate well and we have good speed.” The Bantam Storm are also at the halfway point and
are starting to come together as a team. So far this season they are 2-5-0 in the Skeena Valley Hockey League, in third place out of four teams. As for the peewees, they’re making improvements in what is the first rep season for many. “The team is progressing well,” head coach Dave Tucker said. “We have a lot of players in their first year, so that’s a bit of a learning curve.”
Common-sense economics of this kind can come pretty close to the truth of the matter. In the typical small Canadian community, if you list numbers of people employed under the main census categories you know where most of the local money is coming from, if not where it is going. In lucky communities, a great deal of money enters the local circulation system as a special kind of “export” income: Income from amenity migration. The term amenity migration can mean different things, but here the sense is that of people establishing permanent residence in a particular place not because they have a job or business opportunity waiting for them there but because they have a desire to settle in the midst of natural or cultural abundance. Amenity migrants bring their livelihoods with them. They are important contributors to the local economy not through the kind of work they do or the specific sources of their income but through their local spending. For community economic development purposes, amenity migration is a goose that lays golden eggs. Economists have calculated the economic multiplier of amenity migrants – the power of their spending to generate further local economic activity – as being roughly as great as that of a company whose business is extracting and selling natural resources for export. In fact, if two hundred amenity migrant households set up residence in a place like the Bulkley Valley, they create the same amount of economic activity, and jobs, as a mid-size lumber mill. Amenity migration does not just create jobs. It is a great stabilizer for a small community. The spending money of amenity migrants is drawn from across the country and around the world, so it remains steady when local plants shut down because of obsolescence or the depletion of regional resources. Since it includes feedback mechanisms such as an unwillingness for potential new migrants to pay inflated prices when construction is in high demand, it has no tendency to push a community into overshooting sustainable levels of anything. The Bulkley Valley effortlessly attracts hundreds upon hundreds of amenity migrants, because it is extremely well endowed with magnificent landscapes, outstanding First Nations cultures, and many other good things. According to a study carried out in the Valley about ten years ago, as much as thirty per cent of the households of Electoral Area A may be amenity migrant in origin. In Smithers, the figure is around twenty per cent. But amenity migrants are invisible. They don’t wear uniforms. They don’t display company logos on the doors of their vehicles. They don’t do things that are obviously work related. So the economic contribution they make to local prosperity in places such as the Bulkley Valley tends to make little impression.
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To tis point in our history, amenity migration has therefore been a natural phenomenon, in a sense. Economically self-sufficient households have moved here without our local governments making any special effort to attract them. The goose has laid golden eggs without the sort of care and feeding customarily accorded to other sources of economic growth. However, conscious efforts to encourage it could help secure the Valley’s future in an ever more competitive world. Written by Allan Stroet and Dr. Ray Chipeniuk
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Results from the Annual Smithers Christmas Bird Count Dec. 29 Black Capped Chickadee
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Evening Grosbeak European Starling Eurasian Collared Dove
Despite the fog which made seeing birds difficult, 48 birders were out in the valley counting on Sunday Dec. 29. Several other people were inside watching their feeders. The general consensus was that the day was slow and numbers were down, but, in fact once they were added up, the numbers are much the same as recorded
in recent years. The total number of confirmed species was 48, with an additional two species only identified to genus. More than 4,300 individual birds were counted within the count circle. Warm weather meant that there were some species seen on the day and during count week that would not normally be here, such as a large flock of American Robins,
a single Whitethroated Sparrow and a Fox Sparrow. Other interesting birds seen during Count Week were a Whitebreasted Nuthatch and an American Kestrel. On the right is a complete list of the birds seen on Count Day followed by a list of birds seen during Count Week. If people remember seeing any bird species not
listed below between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31st, please call (250) 847-9429 as soon as possible. The BV Naturalists would like to thank all the birders who volunteered their time and the landowners and feeder watchers who allowed birders to wander on their property for this wonderful event. -Contributed by Rosamund Pojar
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Golden Crowned Kinglet
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Hairy Woodpecker
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Mountain Chickadee
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Northern Flicker
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Rosamund Pojar and Adam Snow survey the area off Snake Rd. during the annual Smithers Christmas Bird Count Dec. 29.
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Smithers Public Library is continuing to bolster it’s existing children’s programs this winter. Recently, the library received a grant from the United Way to provide child and teen programs from Sept. of 2013 to March of this year. Now that the program is in full swing, they are relaunching a number of classes with new dates and times starting on Jan. 17. Movie nights will take place on the third Friday of every month. Kids of all ages are welcome, though the movie may be age specific. They’ll also provide pizza and pop for those in attendance. The popular Dungeons and Dragons program will go twice monthly. The get together was started by teenager Bradley Wellington
who petitioned both the library board and town council to begin the program last fall. They’ve had a higher than expected turnout so far, with about 10-15 kids coming out most nights. For the younger kids there’s Mother Goose and Story Time. Mother Goose programs encourage bonding and teach early childhood literacy skills to newborn children up to 36 months old, while Story Time introduces children to the world of books and the Smithers library. Stories, rhymes and songs for three to five-year-olds begin on Jan. 14. In addition to the regularly scheduled programs the library is also providing activities to children during school noninstructional days. For more information, to volunteer, or for a full schedule of exact times and dates, visit www. smithersbclibrary.ca
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Y EAR IN R EVIEW JRP says YES / Oct., Nov. & Dec. HFP Closing Bulkley Valley residents were reeling in October after West Fraser unexpectedly announced the closure of their Houston Forest Products mill, resulting in the loss of 225 direct jobs. Houston Mayor Bill Holmberg was not alone in saying he did not see the shutdown coming. “It was total disappointment, total shock,” Holmberg said. “It was something in the background that we knew sooner or later might happen, but we certainly didn’t get much advance warning.” The closure is part of West Fraser’s Mountain Pine Beetle Plan, which aims to address the effects of the epidemic that has devastated interior pine forests, leading to a significant loss of merchantable timber. The mill is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014. West Fraser said they will assist the workers in finding employment at their other operations, in B.C. and Alberta. Part of the announcement was a
major mill upgrade to West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources’ operation in Smithers. Included in West Freaser’s mountain pine beetle plan was an exchange of timber harvesting rights with Canfor in the Morice Timber Supply Area, which West Fraser said will provide additional fibre security for the Smithers mill. Curbside Recycling Curbside recycling is coming to the Town of Smithers. At the regular council meeting Nov. 26, a motion was passed to enter into an agreement with MultiMaterial BC to begin a curbside recycling service starting May 2014. Councillors also decided to reduce garbage collection to bi-weekly, with recycling to be picked up on off weeks. “I think this is something a lot of people in the community support, we have had a lot of positive feedback,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “What it comes down to for me is, what is our vision for the community?” MMBC was tasked
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by the provincial government to assume responsibility for managing residential packaging and printed paper on behalf of industry beginning May 2014. The Village of Telkwa also voted last week to sign on with MMBC. They have already been collecting their residents’ recycling for the last three years. JRP Says YES The Joint Review Panel for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project recommended approval of the pipeline on Dec. 19 in Calgary, laying out 209 conditions that must first be met. One hundred and two of those terms are required before construction can begin. After 18 months of submissions from experts and the public, the panel concluded the benefits of a twin pipeline from northern Alberta to a proposed tanker facility at Kitimat outweigh the risks. “The environmental, societal and economic burdens of a large oil spill, while unlikely and not
permanent, would be significant,” the panel concluded in its report. “Through our conditions we require Northern Gateway to implement appropriate and effective spill prevention measures and spill response capabilities, so that the likelihood and consequences of a large spill would be minimized.” The panel said there would be significant effect on some populations of woodland caribou and grizzly bear and uncertainty remains over the effectiveness of Enbridge’s plans to minimize the disruption the pipeline would cause. Conditions include protection plans for whales and other marine mammals, measures to protect caribou and other land animals and development of methods to track and deal with diluted bitumen spills.
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A Parent’s Guide to Runny Noses What causes a runny nose? Your nose (and your child’s) produce mucus every day, whether you’re sick or not. When it gets hit by a cold or flu virus, your nose produces more mucus than normal to help wash out the germs. After two or three days, as your body’s immune system gets engaged and produces antibodies to fight the infection, your mucus will get thicker and become white, yellow or even green in colour. Finally, after 5-7 days your runny nose should dry up as your mucus becomes clear again and your cold symptoms disappear.
How can I treat a runny nose? A simple head cold can be miserable for a young child, especially at night, when a runny nose often turns into a stuffy nose. Some parents find saltwater nose drops or rinses ease the discomfort of a stuffed nose for their child. A cool mist vaporizer can also be helpful. While there’s still no cure for colds, you can help your child get over
the worst more quickly by having them get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, and avoid strenuous activity.
Will antibiotics help? Antibiotics are not recommended and will not help your child get over a cold. Antibiotics are required only on your doctor’s recommendation, if the cause of your child’s runny nose in sinusitis. The symptoms of sinusitis can be similar to those of a cold, but they will persist for much longer. If your child’s “cold” carries on for ten days or more, it’s possible that he or she has sinusitis and it’s time for a visit to your doctor.
What’s the best prevention? If your child has a cold, you can help keep him or her from spreading the germs by having them wash their hands frequently, by covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and by throwing out tissues immediately after use.
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Cuba wins big / Year in Review Smithers’ own Alex Cuba picked up his third Latin Grammy award in November, this time for best short form video for Eres Tu. Cuba met up with fellow Bulkley Valley resident Taylor Fox, whose company Incite Media produced the video, and Christian Bielz, the cinematographer, colourist and codirector in Las Vegas to attend the show. “It was amazing,� Cuba said. “It was so cool to have Taylor and Christian with me there. I felt on top of the world.� The awards show was very fancy and over the top, Fox said, and they rubbed elbows with huge international stars like Carlos Santana, Natalie Cole and Pitbull. “It was on a Las Vegas scale,� he said. “It was huge, awe-inspiring. The scale of the show blew my mind and I think my ears are still ringing.� What makes this Latin Grammy so special, Cuba said, is the fact a host of Bulkley Valley characters came together to produce the
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award-winning video. “The whole community was involved in this,� Cuba said. “It’s pretty amazing.� Besides Fox, Facundo Gastiazoro was art director, wardrobe designer, animator, story board artist and prop designer and manufacturer, Hans Saefkow looked after lighting, Caroline Marko was the female actor and served as wardrobe design and manufacturer and makeup artist, Nicole L’Orsa was the behindthe-scenes glue that kept the production together,
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Mark Fisher was grip and Sarah Puentes and family fueled the production with food. The video was also supported by the BV Community Arts Council. This is the fourth video Fox has filmed for Cuba, and the third shot here in the Bulkley Valley. Bielz has been a part of three videos. “We have a long history with Alex,� Fox said. “I really respect him as an artist. He’s a great musician. He’s not doing the normal thing, he’s doing his own thing and that’s something I always admire.�
The second half of the 2013/2014 Bulkley Valley Concert Association series is about to begin. Kicking off the New Year on Jan. 18 is the Fung Chiu Duo. The pair performs duo piano — which is two people playing on the same instrument. “Four-handed piano music is not commonly heard or seen,� said BVCA president Ken Eng. “With the Fung Chiu Duo, Bulkley Valley music lovers will have an opportunity to see one of Canada’s hottest piano-duos.� Just before Valentine’s Day, Strings & Swing (Jesse Peters Trio with Lizzy Hoyt) will perform on Feb. 13. Lizzy Hoyt and the Jesse Peters Trio will perform separately for the first half of the evening before they come together in the second half, blending Celtic and jazz. Shay Keubler’s Karoshi comes to Smithers on April 19. Keubler is a familiar
The Fung Chiu Duo perform Jan. 18 at the Della Herman Theatre.
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face to Bulkley Valley residents as he has performed here with 605 Collective and MovEnt in recent years. In Karoshi, six dancers explore the clash between societal pressure and personal need. As an added bonus, the BVCA has finalized arrangements for one additional performance to take place on April
25 — Everything Fitz — a high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing family of four from Ontario. More details on that show will be available soon, Eng said. A very successful season-ticket promotion has left only about 75 tickets up for grabs for each of the remaining BVCA performances.
“We expect to have close to sell-out attendance for the rest of the season,� Eng said. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $16 for youth and can be purchased at Mountain Eagle Books. All performances are at the Della Herman Theatre.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following participants for their contribution to the Raymond Road Corner Safety Improvement Project. ICBC Ministry of Transportation Steti Transport Triantha Enterprises Phase 1 of the Project, removal of timber that created shade during winter months, was completed in early November. This will allow more solar penetration on the corner, as well as increased air movement, helping to remove the formation of frost and black ice. Motorists are encouraged to continue driving with the usual due care and attention required for winter conditions. Peter Martens, Operations Manager Dan Beaulac, General Manager
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Sockeye Return affect Gitxsan Due to a predicted dip in sockeye salmon population in the Skeena River this year restrictions on aboriginal food fishing may take effect, but the decision has yet to be made, Chris Barnes, Gitksan Watershed Authority co-ordinator, said in July. The GWA was set to meet separately with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs to determine the proper course of action. Speculation over whether or not Alaskan commercial fisheries is playing a
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role in the apparent decline aren’t supported by the GWA. “What Alaska catches is a minor thing,” Charlie Muldon, GWA technical coordinator said. If the numbers do not increase considerably the ability to catch, smoke and can salmon will be affected in a significant way. ‘Ksan in Dire Need The ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum is in dire need of funding after six years of scraping by financially was deemed unstable enough to have its bank account frozen
Since 2007, when floods hit northwest B.C., the ‘Ksan Association has been near the high water mark where its budget is concerned. The group went public in August, asking for help to cover basic expenditures which would allow the organization to stabilize.
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The organization needs $25,000 as
soon as possible to remain open to
the public, which is nothing new, according to Laurel Smith-Wilson, ‘Ksan museum curator and executive director. “We have nothing to hide and it’s important that we speak the truth to the community. Instead of pulling the life support I really think we can pool the resources of the surrounding area to brainstorm and stay open.” The museum portion of ‘Ksan began as the Skeena Treasure House in 1959, which was the first aboriginal museum of its kind in Canada. Mine Ruling Challenged The Gitxsan
Hereditary Chiefs and Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. were in British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver last week for a judicial review of the provincial Environmental Assessment Office’s recommendation over the Morrison Lake Mine. On October 1, 2012, the EAO recommended the provincial government not proceed with the proposed mine, a recommendation later adopted. While the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs support the province’s decision, Pacific Bookers Minerals Inc. is looking to reverse it.
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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. B.V. Naturalists Club Presentation Thursday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. Northwest Community College. Friends in High Places - Our Local Mountain Goats by Jim Easterday. 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. Coffee House at Round Lake Hall Saturday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. featuring Tree Bomb and Backroads Home. Dave and Zita Conway and Peter Dawson are the open mike performers. $5 at the door. Mother Goose 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 14-March 11, Newborns to 18 months children with a parent or caregiver. Meet with others, enjoy learning new rhymes, songs, tickles and dances. The first steps to literacy in young children. Library 250-847-3043. Mother Goose for older toddlers Thursdays, Jan. 16-March 13, 10-11 a.m., 18-36 months. Meet with others, enjoy learning new rhymes, songs, tickles and dances. The first steps to literacy in young children. Library 250-847-3043 Story Time for 3-5-year-olds begins the same week on
Wednesdays, Jan. 15-March 12, 10 a.m. Stimulate your child’s imagination and appreciation of reading. Children must be pre-registered. Library 250-847-3043 Smithers Film Society presents Philomena, Sunday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. With important things to say about religion in people’s lives, it also offers a healthy dose of cheekiness and complicated truth. Standard admission. Smithers Film Society presents Dallas Buyers Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission. Smithers Film Society presents Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Sunday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission. Smithers Film Society presents Gabrielle, Sunday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Standard admission. 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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LNG Forum Draws a Crowd Doug Donaldson, MLA Stikine and aboriginal relations critic, hosted a natural gas information session at the Kispiox Valley Community Hall in September to obtain a deeper understanding of concerns area residents have. More than a dozen natural gas pipelines are being proposed for development through northern B.C. and two of the proposed projects would traverse the Kispiox Valley. Guest speaker, Pat Moss, executive director of Smithersbased Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research, shed some light on what her organization is planning.
“For the past four years we’ve been working on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal,” Moss said. “But more recently we’ve realized we can’t ignore the 21st century gold rush in our region which are the LNG projects.” To deal with the LNG proposals comprehensively the Northwest Institute has decided to request some alterations to the environmental assessment procedure, which all proposed industrial projects must submit to. Residential School Gathering More than 300 people gathered last week at Gitanmaax Hall to honour those lost and those who survived the Indian
The Unist’ot’en protocol sign in the foreground was lit on fire at about 10:20 p.m. on Oct. 28.
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residential school experience in British Columbia. Nearly 30 survivors from the Hazelton area attended the event. William Matthews,
who attended a residential school in Port Alberni, spoke to the crowd which included John Field Elementary students, about the past, the
present and the future. “I, along with those who attended residential school, was denied this education,” he said about the event’s ability to
inform people about the horrors of residential school. Putting aside or pretending a problem from the past does not exist will not assist in correcting the harm done, Matthews said, encouraging those in attendance to continue learning about their shared past. Unist’ot’en Camp Targeted An attempt to destroy the main Unist’ot’en sign with a homemade explosive accelerant occurred Oct. 28 at approximately 10:20 p.m., according to onsite residents. The Unist’ot’en camp located about 70 kilometres south of Houston has been in place since 2010 in response to proposed
pipelines such as Enbridge’s Northern Gateway and Pacific Trails’ liquid natural gas line. Individuals living at the camp say they heard what sounded like a gunshot and they immediately took steps to make sure they were protecting themselves. “We were in the main cabin and a soon as we heard the bang we shut off our lights, grabbed firearms, went outside and fired a warning shot,” Toghestiy (Warner Naziel) said. The scene examination revealed that several plastic containers containing a flammable liquid had been placed up against a large protest placard that sits in front of the bridge.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Mon., 7 p.m. Telkwa Chr. Ref. Church, 1348 Hwy 16 (beside BV Home Centre), Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm.
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In loving memory of Mary Smith May 16,1921 - January 11, 2008.
She was a loving mother, a good and compassionate soul. She had the courage of a thousand armies. I truly admired her. I sat for many hours on Mother’s porch with her, listening to stories from our culture, from her childhood and from her residential school experience. Words spoken across generations, a simple intimacy taught me about my mother’s character. She taught me to stand up for what I believed. It was easy to go out on a limb knowing she would be there to catch me. She believed in me and that was enough. The porch is empty now and we will never sit there again, but my heart will always remember my Mother’s teachings and stories. Mother’s stories are my constant companions and she lives on as I share them with others. Till we meet again, With love, Dr. Jane Smith
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Owen Douglas Jones 1929-2013
Peacefully at his home in Georgetown, Ontario, on December 23. Owen was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Lucy, by his sister, Betty (Ed Pineault), and by his daughter Diana (Lawrence Issac). He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jean Stirrett, his children Glyn (Susan), Sylvia (Jonathan Cutmore), Trevor, and Donna, by his grandchildren in Ontario, Maeyken and Adrianena Jones, Philip (Pamela), Laura, and Ben Cutmore, in Winnipeg by Emily, Evan, and Julia Isaac, and by his brother Philip of Nanaimo, BC. Owen held a deep affection for his hometown of Smithers, BC. A graduate of the universities of British Columbia and Toronto, Owen retired 25 years ago as head of geography at T. L. Kennedy secondary school in Mississauga, ON. Earlier he taught in New Liskearde and Orillia, ON, and in Nigeria. He was a valued member of the choir of Hillcrest United Church in Georgetown when Jean was Minister there. With Jean he relished camping and taking his family on adventures overseas. He liked nothing better than to return to Smithers, to hike up the Hudson Bay Mountain and picnic on The Prairie. An accomplished builder, he erected or renovated the family’s cottages on Georgian Bay and in Haliburton, ON. A funeral service was held at Hillcrest United on December 27.
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In loving memory of Margaret Dubnick 1922 - 2009 Time goes by but memories stay As near and dear as yesterday No need for words except to say Still loved, still missed Phyllis & Family
William Dieleman, age 87 of Quick, B.C. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Smithers, B.C. just two days shy of his 88th birthday. He was born on Dec. 31, 1925 in Hoek, Netherlands, the son of Jacobus and Janna Dieleman. He was always a farmer and a good one at that, but his crops have varied greatly. In his early years and into his teens, he farmed potatoes and turnips in the Netherlands. WWII was an evil on which he did not dwell save for the respect he held for the allies, and particularly the Canadian soldiers, that fought and liberated the Netherlands. Arriving in Chattam, Ontario in 1950 after almost four years of service in the Dutch army in Indonesia in another war he did not like, he farmed soy beans. By 1952, he was farming hay in Quick, B.C. with his parents, brother Pete and sisters, Jane, Betty, Mary and Eva. He was married in 1959 to Thea Bosch. In 1960, William and Thea began sprouting children and did not stop until they had five: Jack, Rene, Theresa, Andrew and Evelyn. William’s farming of them, his 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren (two planted) continues. Through his Christian faith, he gave them all deep roots and taught them the servant leadership of a father and the Father. He was a model of patience and humility – virtues necessary to farming. He gave freely of his time and love. He has passed on and it hurts but to all of those who knew him, you know he would have wanted you to grow – so grow. The Burial took place Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 in the Telkwa Cemetery and a Memorial Service followed at the Telkwa Christian Reformed Church. Pastors Joe and Michelle Ellis officiated. He is survived by two of his sisters, Mary (Philip) and Eva (Dave), all of his children, their spouses and children: Jack (Paula) and children Jonathan, Michael (Carmelle and baby), Christopher, Robert, David and Steven; Rene (Joyce) and children Chelsea (Eric, Quinn and baby), Nathan, Jocelyn (Jared), Juanita and Nicole; Theresa (Gerritt) and children Jennifer (William, Paul and Anna), Olinda, Kimberly and Hilda; Andrew; and Evelyn (Al) and children Taleisha and Naden. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends, including numerous nieces and nephews. “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” – James 5:7-8. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com
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Our beautiful mother passed away peacefully early on December 27th in the comfort of her family and special caring companions. We are thankful that she was able to live a very rich and fulfilled life. With her husband, Horst (†November 1979), they emigrated from Germany to Smithers 1951. Our parents were entrepreneurial by establishing Central Clothing in 1960 and thereafter selling Parkette Auto Court in 1961 which they had operated for the previous five years. Their home and the Bavarian theme exterior of the Central Clothing building helped initiate the Alpine theme in downtown Smithers. Luise retired in 1980 to a life filled with grandchildren and pursued her hobbies and joys. She loved singing with the Pretenders, fishing, gardening, and her Paul Bunyan home. She is most remembered for the Lunch Club where she served hot, delicious soups to all who appeared. She was a beautiful knitter and crochetier. Her artistic handicrafts were meticulous and surround us with fond memories of her talents. She is much loved by friends and family, especially her caregivers Joy Groves (†Doug, December 2012), granddaughter Makayla and their daughter Trisha Knol and family. These wonderful people gave her many years of loving care and became an integral part of Mum’s life. She is survived by her two daughters, Jeannette (Phil) Malkow and Irene (Stephen) Howard; her grandchildren, Steve (Laurie), Blake, Barrett; Carly (Nick), (†Niko, June 2012) Rosger, Dave (Courtney), Madison Malkow and Peggy and Stephanie Howard as well as several relatives in Germany and Switzerland. A Celebration of Life will be held in August 2014. Tributes to Luise are welcomed by BV Health Care and Hospital Foundation, PO Box 551, Smithers. “The beauty of life well-lived never dies....it continues to embrace and inspire.”
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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.
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Help Wanted
Pretium Resources Inc.’s Smithers office has a full-time opening for a
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant.
Strong computer skills, especially MS Word and experience in office reception preferred. Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Please submit resume by January 17, outlining salary expectations, to: Email: svanzalingen@pretivm.com or PO Box 10, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
EXPERIENCED MECHANIC REQUIRED 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)
Blinds & Drapery
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$22,500 obo 1987 Omega P&H Crane
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STEEL BUILDING. The big year end clear out! 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
1 BDRM apts starting at $700/mth, some furnished, some incl. util., refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d and checked. (250)877-3480
Homes for Rent
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2BDRM CLEAN Mobile home on 5 acres with south aspect, Driftwood side of valley, 6km on pavement to town. NS,NP, W/D/F/S/DW Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250877-9230. 2-BDRM rental unit in a rural, family friendly neighbourhood. Wood heat. Shared laundry. 15 min drive from Smithers. N/S. Pets neg. $750/mth incl. hydro. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-8469612 or 250-846-9029. 2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/S, N/P, N/Parties. Suitable for bachelor. $900 (250)877-2704 SMITHERS $1400/MTH. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, walking distance to shops and services, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, woodstove, wired shed, large fenced backyard. 778-210-2936.
HOME For Sale 3588 15th Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2/3 Bathroom, Split 3 Level home for sale. Fully fenced yard, heated shop plus paved driveway. It is newly renovated, and includes new stainless steel appliances. Please Call for more information 250-847-8050
FURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.
Wrecker/Used Parts
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Paper etc.Confidential 778-281-0030
Store Equipment/ Fixtures SHARP PROGRAMMABLE er-a 440 cash registers in G/C Asking $125 each. Contacted Carters Jewelers 1-888-847-9766
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SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Alyssa Anderson Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program
At the corner of Queen St. & 8th
250-847-3333
Bethel Reformed Church Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 2:30 pm every Sunday
Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers
250-847-2080
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School for ages 3-6 during the morning worship service. Pastor Ken Vander Horst 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Phone 250-847-2333 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Groundworkâ&#x20AC;? on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays
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FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA Pastor James Folkerts (URC-NA) 1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa
Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rick Apperson
Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm
1065 Main St., Smithers Phone: 250-847-1059
Faith Alive Christian Fellowship Upper floor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave. 10-12 noon Sundays Youth meeting Fridays at 7 pm
Listen to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whitehorse Inn programâ&#x20AC;? Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am
Join us for Services. Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitors and new members.
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
www.smitherscanrc.org
Sunday 10:00 am - Service and Sunday School
2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick 250-847-6155 â&#x20AC;˘ Quick 250-847-9881 â&#x20AC;˘ Smithers 250-847-5625 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax phone
Lutheran Church Meeting in the Historic St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Sunday Morning Worship 10 am
For information e.mail mtzionsmithers@yahoo.ca
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave. Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery Pastor Chris Kibble www.smithersbaptist.ca
250-847-3725
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Mount Zion
1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa
Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend! Contact number 250-847-5879
1636 Princess Street
4th Sunday
Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services
ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH
Welcomes You! Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministries during service Corner of Viewmount Rd South & Hwy 16
250-847-2466 www.mvaonline.org Affiliated with the PAOC
Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 â&#x20AC;˘ New Members Welcome â&#x20AC;˘ 3696 4th Avenue
Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929
Email: efree@uniserve.com Website: www.smithersefc.org First Service 9 Sunday School 10:15-11 Second Service 11:15 1838 Main St.
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT MacDonald’s Store in New Hazelton held a picture with Santa event before Christmas. Natasha Tait, left, helped to corral little wishmakers looking to bend St. Nick’s ear. The Interior News file photo
Medallion comes back to Hazelton November & December Medallion Returns A 14-karat gold medallion will soon be welcomed back to Hazelton, completing the cycle of a competitive journey made in 1911. The medallion was cast by the Old Hazelton business community as part of an award for the first car to make the trek to the small northwestern town, which would draw the attention of the world and potentially connect the town by road to southern B.C. Perley Evans (P.E.) Sands, a man living in Seattle, answered the call and drove a 1912 Flanders 20 Studebaker. The journey was 2,062 kilometres and lasted nearly two months. Getting the medallion back is a very significant moment for Village of Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland, who was invited to share a few words with the crowd gathered at Northwest Community College in Smithers in November. “I’m so excited by this because not only is this bringing back part of our history, but it brings back the spirit that built the northwest corner of B.C.,” Maitland said.
Spookw V. GTS case heard The future direction of the Gitxsan Nation was hanging in the balance following a pre-trial hearing in Smithers Supreme Court late in 2013. After four days of evidence from all parties involved, Judge Mark McEwen is now wrestling with the question of whether or not the Spookw plaintiffs have the right under Canadian law to seek the termination of the Gitxsan Treaty Society. The Spookw litigation team, led by Mary Macaulay, opened with applications to add to and change original pleadings in a notice of civil claim in 2010. The British Columbia Treaty Commission, who have removed themselves as defendants, is the vehicle created in Dec. 1993 to disperse funding to organizations like the GTS. The plaintiffs claim the BCTC and the federal and provincial governments were told the GTS was not a legal society, yet continued to approve annual funding, which has been more than $24 million since 1994.
AIR BRAKES COURSE B.V. Driving School Ltd.
is offering an air brakes course in Houston on
Friday (evening) January 24th, Saturday, January 25th & Sunday, January 26th, 2014.
Anyone interested in taking the course or wants more information about the air brakes course, please call
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Spaces are limited so call ASAP
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
No More Backyard Dogs
You see a dog tied day after day to a back porch or fence, lying lonely on a pad of bare, packed dirt. Abandoned, fed sometimes, mostly forgotten but chained up, it cannot move to comfort, shelter or companionship. Being alone goes against the dog’s most basic instinct.
A sad, lonely dog tied out back only suffers.
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