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Lawsuits filed over Enbridge pipeline By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Environmental groups and First Nations launched lawsuits Friday in Federal Court, seeking to block the Canadian government’s approval of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. One lawsuit was brought forward by Ecojustice, on behalf of ForestEthics Advocacy, Living Oceans Society and the Raincoast
Conservation Foundation. At least three others were filed on Friday in Vancouver: by the Haisla Nation, the Gitxaala and the Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria. Ecojustice is also asking for an injunction to postpone the cabinet decision until the court case is completed. “Hopefully our court challenge will result in better decision making on this project,” said
Smithers resident and ForestEthics Advocacy campaigner Nikki Skuce. “There’s too much at risk not to try to use all of our tools in our toolbox to stop Northern Gateway. “In reviewing the 419-page [JRP] decision, we found areas where we can legally challenge it. Some of these include taking into consideration the federal recovery strategy for the humpback whale, geohazards along the proposed route and the
federal study showing tar sands can sink in an ocean environment with sediment present.” In December, the Joint Review Panel approved the pipeline move forward, but set 209 conditions for it to proceed. The federal government has the final say and is expected to give their final decision on the project this spring. According to Ecojustice, the JRP report is based on insufficient evidence and does not satisfy the environmental
assessment process. In its environmental assessment, the JRP determined the pipeline was not likely to have significant adverse environment effects, with the exception of cumulative impacts on some caribou and grizzly bear populations. “The panel reached that conclusion without considering all the necessary and available science,” Ecojustice lawyer Karen Campbell said. “This report only tells part of the story, and
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we are asking the court to ensure that this flawed report doesn’t stand as the final word on whether Northern Gateway is in the national interest.” NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, in Smithers Friday as part of a tour of the region, said the lawsuits are consistent with what he has heard from residents. “There’s still very much an unbroken wall of people saying ‘No, Enbridge can’t proceed — they don’t have our permission,’” he said.
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Smithers’ Mayor Taylor Bachrach, Telkwa Mayor Carman Graf and Regional District Director Stoney Stoltenberg all visited the Smithers Chamber of Commerce last week to highlight some of the successes and failures from 2013 and to outline what citizens should look forward to in the coming year. Graf began, speaking about two major projects that will be completed in 2014: the Hankin Ave. cillage office and the regulation soccer field. The Hankin Ave. project was part of an initiative to reenergize business in Telkwa’s downtown. “It was part of a long-term effort to kickstart investment in our downtown core,” Graf said. “We have no desire to compete with private enterprise, but there was no infrastructure to allow private enterprise.” The new building will also have 5,000 square feet of rental space available for businesses. “We want everyone to know that Telkwa is open for business.” As for the year ahead, Graf said the most important issue
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on the horizon is to build an additional water reservoir beside their existing one, to allow the village to both repair the old one and increase the water capacity. “We are still searching for grants to expand our water infrastructure,” Graf said. “Since we have limited resources available, we have had to think outside the box. “We have to use innovative approaches to many things we do.” Bachrach was next to the stage. He began by talking about some of the heavier, negative issues facing the Town of Smithers. “There are a lot of
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From ROTARY on A2 The Rotary Club has been looking at the project for the last 10 years, Graff said, but they are now ready to begin a fundraising drive to make it happen. They hope to start construction in 2015. At 185 metres, the proposed bridge would be the longest in Canada, three metres longer than the current record holder in Thunder Bay, Ont. It would cross the Bulkley River at the end of Main St. and connect the Ebenezer Flats area with Smithers.
On the Ebenezer side, there will be an observation deck at the top of one of the 30-metre towers that frame the structure. The construction cost is estimated at between $1.6 and $2.5 million. The Rotary Club is now officially starting the drive to raise the funds needed for the project. Councillors questioned the delegation about maintenance costs and the lifespan of the structure. The life span of the bridge is 100 years, Graff said, and the annual
maintenance cost is estimated at between $5,000 and $12,000. “You also have to look at replacement,” said Counc. Charlie Northrup. “It’s an expectation from people when you provide a service or a facility or a bridge that’s it’s replaced. So, if it’s going to last 50 years, we also need to budget for a capital replacement program to replace it in 50 years.” Besides the added convenience for Ebenezer Flats residents, the Rotary Club said they see this
project as one that will bring tourists to Smithers and encourage them to stay longer. “Through tourism, we believe this is going to be a source of revenue for the community of Smithers,” said Rotary Club president Steve Kerbrat. “The benefits will far outweigh the costs.” Compiling a detailed engineering design is the next step for the Rotary Club. Smithers council will discuss the matter further at their next regular meeting, Jan. 28.
Bulkley Valley officials looking ahead As such, town council has endorsed a 20-year terminal expansion plan and have put the first phase of that plan into their capital budget in expectation of the new federal build Canada grant redevelopment and a Federal infrastructure is expected to be announced in February. Bachrach said
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two weeks, to allow alternating week curbside recycling. On the whole, Bachrach’s message was a positive one. “We continue to define our niche as a community as a really dynamic vibrant entrepreneurial lifestyle capital and in my mind that is where Smithers shines as a community. “We have so much diversity and we
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Mount Milligan mine. “Because they are part of the tax base now everyone’s taxes will go down because of Mount Milligan, even the municipality’s shares,” Stoltenberg said, in answer to an audience question. “If they are contributing to general revenue, everybody benefits.”
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The Ministry of Energy and Mines, The Town of Smithers and the Mining Association of British Columbia are co-hosting the 59th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and Three Person First Aid Competition. This competition will take place on June 7th, 2014 at the Bulkley Valley Fall Fair Grounds. There are a number of opportunities for local businesses and groups to take part in this event by providing goods and services required to make the competition a success. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is coordinating the competition and is looking for proposals to provide lunches for competitors and other participants on Thursday, June 5th and Saturday, June 7th. The competition is wrapped up the evening of June 7th by an awards banquet and dance which will be held in the Civic Centre [Arena]. Organizations which feel they can cater for this banquet are being sought at this time. It is estimated that the banquet will require seating for about 450 guests. The Ministry is also looking for expressions of interest from those persons or groups interested in providing either DJ services or live band entertainment after the banquet. For more information please call the ministry office at 250-847-7383.
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NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert heard a consistent message when talking to people in the region about the area’s multitude of proposed projects. “There’s a reason people live here,” Herbert said on Friday during his stop in Smithers. “‘We need to protect what we have here while also embracing potential projects which could bring more prosperity but not at all cost,’ is what I’ve heard people say over and over.” Representing Vancouver-West End, one of the smallest ridings geographically, Herbert was also exposed to some of the challenges that face Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson when he travels around his riding, which is geographically the largest in B.C. Herbert had the opportunity to meet with hereditary chiefs, elected officials, conservation groups, business people and guide/outfitters from Terrace to Smithers. “Given the huge number of projects proposed or ongoing up here, I thought
it was particularly important for me to get a sense of what it means on the ground,” he said. With the legislature sitting beginning on Feb. 11, Donaldson said it was a particularly good time for Herbert to visit. “Spencer being here and visiting the communities along the way is going to allow him to have the experiences and stories from the area
at the forefront of his mind,” he said. “It won’t just be me standing up and talking about it in the legislature.” Earlier in the week, in Terrace, Herbert said one of the strongest cases pipeline opponents can make against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline is an economic one. “The local economy is stronger without the Enbridge pipeline and all of its
risks,” he said. “This area’s known as an incredible area for wilderness tourism, for fishing, for all of those kinds of things that have drawn people here and kept people here. You have to respect that economy rather than saying we’ll give you the equivalent of one or two McDonald’s in terms of jobs and risk all of that.” -With files from the Terrace Standard
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an Hamhuis joined Scott Oake and Kelly Hrudey on Saturday night for Hockey Night in Canada’s After Hours. It was cut short by a long, fight-filled game that saw eight ejections and Hamhuis play a career high 36:12, en route to a first star nomination. Smithers played a leading role in the interview and Hamhuis was, as usual, a class act throughout.
Kelly Hrudey: So after your wife and kids, who was the first call that you made after you found out you were on Team Canada? Hamhuis: I called my parents first, that was the first call I knew that they would probably be up all night wondering. We thought we might get a call the day before and so I think they were waiting for their phone to ring too. I called them, and both my sisters and my wife called her sister and mom too. Scott Oake: How much do you credit Smithers for your current success? Hamhuis: It’s certainly where I got my start and where I grew up and I still enjoy going back there today. I look back and my minor league career and we just had such a committed group of parents with our team all the way up, starting with my dad. My mom and dad both. They drove me to every tournament, through junior to Prince George which is a huge commitment and even now they still watch every game. I think back to some of the coaches I have had. Don Pederson was one. He coached me the last four years of minor hockey. He was just a great coach. I think I had less ice time then than I did tonight. He just rolled six [defenceman] and his three lines and kept it fair for everyone. Smithers is a great place to spend our summers in and unwind and we just love the people there. Scott Oake: We will spend what time we have left talking about your social conscience. We want to ask you about a couple of recent donations, beginning with the Smithers’ second sheet of ice. Hamhuis: This is something we did this summer they have been working on this for about 10 years, getting another sheet of ice in Smithers. Obviously I got my start there. We wanted to give back to the community and give the current kids there the same opportunities that I had or even better. The Interior News
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any of those living in Stikine and B.C. will celebrate the birthday of a leader who worked against political and cultural injustice this month and although the gatherings will mark a 255-year anniversary the messages delivered by Robert Burns remain very relevant in this province today. Burns, of course, was the “ploughman’s poet” who provided political and cultural commentary on the lives faced by Scottish impoverished rural labourers during his lifetime from 17591796. In his day the Scottish clan system was under attack and cultural symbols like tartans, kilts and the writing of Gaelic were banned. It was in this context that Burns
simple writing in dialect was a subversive political act. His proving that poetry could be written for, and enjoyed, by the peasant class made him a statesman. During his lifetime the Highland clearances were in full swing where Lords conducted mass, enforced emigration off clan territories to open up the land to more lucrative sheep farming and create a ready supply of cheap labour. Instances of brutality and the injustice of the clearances led Burns to write “Address of Beelzebub” where Satan is writing to the Lords telling them what a good job they are doing with the troublesome, starving Highlanders and assuring the rulers there will be a welldeserved seat waiting
GUEST VIEW Doug Donaldson for them at his side in hell. The poems of Burns from more than 250 years ago eerily describe events in B.C. when we consider our relationship with aboriginal peoples. Similar to the banning of Highland dress, regalia of Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en was burned publicly in the early 1900s and the federal law banning
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feasting, the basic governance forum, was not rescinded until 1951. Like in Burns’ day, communicating in the local dialect was seen as inferior: aboriginal children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools in B.C. from 1861 to 1983 where they were punished for speaking their own language. Land clearances are similar too. Many First Nations were moved off their territories and the example of Gitanyow members who were forced onto reserve in the 1950s is not uncommon. One of their hereditary leaders was arrested and spent time in the Ocala maximum security prison for resisting B.C.’s version of the clearances. And these days the
provincial government is still behaving in a manner reminiscent of the injustices of Burn’s day. Under the B.C. minister of justice, government lawyers in the Williams’ case argued in front of the Supreme Court of Canada in December that the Tsilhqot’in have no aboriginal title on their traditional territory because they “had no definite boundaries” and it is all Crown land because Gov. James Douglas proclaimed it so in 1859. So if you are inclined to raise a “wee dram” this Jan. 25, consider the injustices the ploughman’s poet was addressing in his writing and what you are inclined to do about the ones perpetuated by our provincial government today.
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L ETTERS Father suggests concert changes Editor: My name is Chad Day and I am the father of Grade 1 student, Montay Day, and Grade 2 student, Malakai Day. Both of my sons are in the French immersion program at Muheim Elementary School. After attending the Muheim Christmas concert on Dec. 17 I felt compelled to share my opinions on a few matters: First, I was disappointed that my children’s classes did not perform their Christmas songs in French. It was clear from the musical performance that they spent considerable time practicing the songs and learning how to play the instruments. I hope in the future they sing such songs in French and, as much as possible, get their music instruction in French. My second issue may be more controversial. I know that public schools have policies in place that condone the promotion of religion or the favouring of certain religions over others. I am well aware of why such policies exist via the evolving legal discourse surrounding the individual rights of Canadians. My contention is with the Christmas song selections. Clearly, Christmas is a Christian holiday that revolves around the birth of Jesus Christ. However, if public schools condone favouring different religions over others, why is it okay to have our youth give praise to Christianity in various other forms, in this case through
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songs? Canada is a country largely developed and founded on Christian faith and ideals, but over time it has grown to recognize that openly favoring certain religions in public schools is inappropriate; I feel strongly that we should consistently uphold that stance throughout all aspects of the public school system. I would suggest the following: Christmas songs should not include those that openly praise the Christian faith or any other religion. There are more than enough Christmas songs available to achieve this. Lastly, I think Muheim should ensure the Wet’suwet’en culture is represented in the Christmas concert each year. Unlike singing about Christianity, such conduct would not constitute religious favoritism. Instead, it would serve to honor the people and culture that have lived and taken
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care of the Smithers area since time immemorial. Such an act would: (1) show respect towards the Wet’suwet’en people and acknowledge that Smithers is apart of their traditional territory; (2) serve as a platform to help further educate students and parents about Wet’suwet’en culture and history; (3) help promote, instill and/or maintain cultural pride in the Aboriginal student population at Muheim; (4) further the Canadian and provincial initiatives of promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal people and other Canadians.
How could Wet’suwet’en culture be represented and respected? First and foremost, the Wet’suwet’en Nation should be consulted in answering this question. I would suggest that during the opening introduction at public events like the Christmas concert the main speaker could acknowledge that Smithers in within the traditional Wet’suwet’en territory. In addition, I will share an example through my own experience at Muheim about 20 years ago: My grade 4/5 split class partially sung The Twelve
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Days of Christmas in Wet’suwet’en. We replaced the objects in the song with different cultural elements (mostly animals) in the Wet’suwet’en language; we also played traditional drums during the performance. Each week we had a local Elder from Moricetown visit the class to help us pronounce the words and sing the song. The class learned about several Wet’suwet’en traditions and had a lot of fun. My point is that Wet’suwet’en recognition and culture should be incorporated into the Christmas concert in
a way that respects and celebrates the Wet’suwet’en Nation. I believe such an initiative would be very appropriate and positive for everyone involved given the reasons mentioned above. I was very entertained at the Christmas concert and believe the musical instructors did an excellent job with the children. I have been more than pleased with the education my boys are receiving at Muheim. I made the above comments and suggestions not to be critical or negative, but to share my perspective and ideas that I believe can help Muheim improve and act as a positive example for other schools moving forward. Thank you. Chad Day
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Mainland when you got on the bus you always had ear-buds. You smiled at the driver as you paid your fare, and the driver seldom made eye contact. You sat down, turned your music on and stared at your shoes for the rest of your trip, hoping that nobody sat beside you, which never happened. With the community bus service up here you have to converse. I even suggest that one studies local politics and current events, and develops good jokes and knowledge of wine. Be ready to carry your end of the conversation for approximately 25 minutes. It is important that you work on your listening skills. This social experience will be a great start of your workday. As I was purchasing some beverages I had a very short conversation with one of my favourite cashiers. The topic of job jars came up. For those unmarried men a job jar has notes speaking of repairs that have to be done around the house. The basic idea is instead of nagging a wife can put a note in a jar explaining to her husband what he has to do. The cashier promptly said “Oh, you mean a honey-do jar.” The next morning when I left for work, my wife told me she was going to rename our jar. I simply said “sure.” When I returned home that night the jar was renamed. Unfortunately, it was twice as big as the last one and completely filled. I hate the ice. Brian and Loanne Bannister Telkwa
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WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CANADA POST CANADA POST announced just before Christmas a rate hike on postage. A dollar for a single stamp, .85 cents stamps if bought in a booklet or coil and there is also one more rate of .75 cents for metered mail. Now why would you pay less for metered mail? For that answer, let us look at the CEO of Canada Post, Deepak Chopra. To get a meter machine you have to rent it from Pitney Bowes. Deepak Chopra use to be the CEO of Pitney Bowes before being appointed by the Conservative government. The conservative government gave him a five year contract with Canada Post. He makes half a million dollars a year, not including expense allowance, bonuses and perks, bringing him closer to a million dollars per year. That is clearly a conflict of interest, giving a 25% discount for meter users. He has two groups of presidents, seven senior vice-presidents and twelve vice presidents and this is not including all the supporting staff that each one of these people have. They are telling the public that Canada Post is losing money and we need to cut back on service. Instead of cutting back on service, let him trim the fat up-top the corporate ladder. CUPW realize that cuts in service is not the solution. We need to expand services like postal banking. In New Zealand, postal banking accounts for 70% of their profits, in Italy it accounts for 67% of
profits and in France it accounts or 36% of profits. In Britain, they also have postal banking and they say it is too lucrative to lose. The former Canada Post CEO Moya Greene posted out that Canada Post currently operates a 1 billion dollar money order business and that in many northern communities the local post office already acts as a kind of bank. Canada used to have a postal savings bank system. Pierre Trudeau’s Liberal government abolished it in 1969, allowing chartered banks to operate all over Canada, but chartered banks have pulled back and we now have 1800 fewer branches country-wide. Credit unions too are also scaling back. There are up to 15% of Canadians that do not have a bank account at all, leaving them reliant on so-call payday lenders, charging interest rates that in Ontario can exceed 540%. CUPW is asking the public to help us in saving our public post office by signing a petition against the price hike on stamps to keep our door to door delivery across Canada and an expansion to postal banking. If we fail at stopping the conservative government and Deepak Chopra, we will be the only G7 country to lose our door to door delivery and maybe lose our post office. Brought to you by CUPW.
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Local winter sports going full speed ahead Shamrock results: U14 Boys” 1) Darcy Fraser 2) Harrison 3) MacAlonen Kaelen Irvine U14 Girls: 1) Hannah Buchanan 2 Adriana Scott 3) Clara Marko U14 boys: 1) Kalum Huxtable 2) Laim Buchanan 3) Ryan Johnson U14 girls 1) Enya Watson 2) Maya Buchanan 3) Kailian Smale Snowboard 11-13 Boys: 1) Cole Pali 2) Justin Taylor 3) Loui LeCourt
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After a slow start, without much snow, the Smithers Ski and Snowboard, Biathalon and the Cross Country clubs are now in full swing. The SSSC kicked off their season on Jan. 4 and 5, with an opening day program designed to assess each student’s skill level in order to place them at the correct level for their lessons. “It was our first big weekend, we like to get them all up there and see where their skills are at,” program director Jan Wengelin said. “By taking two days it gives us extra time to make sure they are slotted into the right groups.” Rather than determining groupings by age, as they have in previous years, the club now divides the students based on skill level.” In recent years, the club has also changed its focus from a being a racing-centric club to one more focused on teaching skiers and snowboarders of all levels. “Our direction is somewhat different than it once was,” Wengelin said. “Our philosophy is designed to give the kids a love of skiing and snowboarding so that they can utilize the mountain, so that it’s something they will enjoy for the rest of
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Loui Lecourt takes his final run of the day during the first leg of the Shamrock Cup on Saturday. Nolan Kelly photo
their lives. As such, they’ve seen membership triple over the past three years, from 46 kids in 2011 to 100 last year to 130 this year. The influx in members has put the need for a new clubhouse at the forefront of the club’s agenda. “The club cabin is 38-years-old now and it’s starting to fall apart. Also, with so many members now, we can barely fit them into the building.” Through sponsorship and fundraising, the club
hopes to raise the $125,000 necessary for the project by next spring, when they hope to break ground on the new structure. They’ve started a fundraising committee that has created a donation package for local businesses. So far they’ve raised $40,000 through major donations from BV Electric and Northern Sun Development. In addition to private funding, the club plans to seek out government grants from regional districts and higher levels of government, depending on what’s
available. “We are hoping to break ground once the snow melts in April and be able to use it starting at the beginning of next season.”
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Hudson’s Bay Mountain held the SSSC’s first race of the season this past weekend, as dozens took part in the first leg of the three race Shamrock Cup. “Its a fun thing to do,” Jan Wengelin said. “We thought we would just do it one weekend, but we have such a great time that we added two more events.”
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First up was the Giant Slalom followed by the dual grand slalom on Feb. 1 and the and ski cross on Mar. 15. At the end of the three races the points are tallied up. The fastest skiers and boarders don’t always win though. The final standings are determined by the athletes with the most points, regardless of age or skill level. The more serious skiers and snowboarders will use the Shamrock Cup for practice as they get ready to take
part in races across the province over the winter. The club will head to Tabor mountain for the B.C, alpine north zones, which serves as a qualifier for the Canada Winter Games. “It’s a great opportunity for some of these kids to go down there and be a part of something like that. Some kids have never been to other mountains and They are also planning on sending athletes to the BC Winter Games in Mission, from Feb. 21-23.
Conditions were nasty in Whistler two weekends ago, but that played into the hands of the biathletes from the north, perhaps more used to extreme conditions than their counterparts from the south, as six Smithers skiers returned with eight medals between them. “I was really happy, given the tough conditions on both days, I thought they did great,” head coach Peter Tweedie said. “Every time you compete it changes your mindset, and we don’t have a lot of opportunities to race, maybe three to four times a year, so it’s hard to go into a race with expectations. All you can do is try to prepare them and train them.” See MEDALS on A10
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Biathletes return from Whistler with eight medals Whistler will also host the BC Winter Games biathlon event later this year, so the trip down was not only an opportunity to get some competition experience, but also a chance to check out the course in preparation for the big stage. “We have two that have a lot of experience and four that have only been to one or two events and four had never been to that venue,” Tweedie said. The race was the first of three Biathlon Provincial Cup series races. The next one goes Feb. 2 in Prince George and the final installment will be held in Smithers on March 1 and 2. It’s the first race Smithers has hosted since 2005. At each race the biathletes accumulate points based on their performance. From an individual standpoint, Angus Tweedie is hoping to qualify for the Canada Winter Games for the second time in a row and for the Canada Biathlon championships, held in New Brunswick later this year. Currently, he is the only youth athlete at the club old enough to be eligible for qualification. In Whistler, Angus raised up an age group and finished second in the youth men 10 km mass start. Whistler sprint results: Midget 1.5km: 4) Ivan Hanchard, 16:25.5 Junior Girls 4.5 km: 2) Amanda Wilson, 28:43.5 Junior Boys 4.5 km: 2) Seton Kriese, 24:41.2 Juvenile 2.1 km: 3) Haley Hanchard,
16:33.7 Masters women 6km: 3) Callie Lancaster: 38:13.1 Whistler mass start results: Juvenile 2.8 km: 2) Haley Hanchard, 19:33.2 Midget 2 km: 4) Ivan Hanchard, 15:46.8 Junior boys 6 km: 2) Seton Kriese, 29:38.6 Youth men 10 km: 2) Angus Tweedie: 40:01.2 Masters women: 1) Callie Lancaster: 47:42.1
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Sixty competitors from around the northwest came out to Smithers in late December to compete in the first Northern Cup cross country races. Like everyone else in the region, the Cross Country season was slow in starting, but has picked up with the recent snow. “I think the conditions were pretty difficult to start, but we have enough snow now and our track setting crew are working hard and doing the best they can to make sure all the trails are in good shape,” cross country club member Ken Eng said. “We are counting on getting some more snow and having a good year.” Kids in the club range from the age of seven to 20. The competitive racers practice two times a week, while the younger kids gets that are just getting into cross country skiing come once a week on weekends. There is also masters instruction for adults on Wednesday nights.
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“The club has various segments,” Eng said. “We are trying to get as many kids from the younger ages as we can, but we also want to accommodate serious racers. We have some good, competitive skiers from around the valley. Over the years we’ve had people that have been on provincial teams and in the national program.” Their next big event on Hudson Bay Mountain is the Chris Dahlie Open, on Feb. 14.
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Five fun coupes for singles So, to those individuals who are the alpha of their one-person wolf pack, here are a few coupes under $30K to consider.
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So, you’re not married. That’s okay! You don’t have kids? No worries. You pretty much have the pick of the litter when it comes to buying a car. Why? Because you don’t necessarily have specific requirements that need to be met when selecting a vehicle. Meaning, you don’t need to consider having a large enough backseat to fit car seats, unless you want a big back seat for other reasons. Like, you have a dog that weighs as much as an adult. Or you don’t need four doors because you’re pretty much the only one going to be inside the cabin at any given time. Unless your profession requires you to haul around equipment or gear, you don’t have to buy a crossover, minivan, sedan or SUV if you don’t want to. That said, many singles I know decide to get something a little less “practical” in the grand scheme of things. Less practicality is usually spelled with five letters: coupe.
Honda Accord Coupe: Base MSRP $26,400 I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going for it and definitely has developed more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good.
MINI Coupe/Roadster: Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900 With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower,) but that can be overlooked because of via driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep. They’re not cheap, though. So it has that working against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong)
but it’s still loads of fun.
Dodge Challenger: Base MSRP $26,995 If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads. Inside and out, this two-door has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower.
Kia Forte Koup: Base MSRP $20,550 For just over $20K, the Kia Forte Koup is a solid value. And it’s not a bad looking car either. Inside, the interior is well finished and isn’t cheap. Furthermore, you have many great standard amenities that come with the base model like 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and more.
MINI Coupe/Roadster: Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900
VW GTI: Base MSRP $29,375 The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The frontwheel, German engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 and driving it, or 60, and you’d still look good. You wouldn’t look out of place and people would give you nods of approval. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s about as good of a time as any. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
Drives-U-Crazy CURB LANE CRAZIES
Honda Accord Coupe: Base MSRP $26,400
Dodge Challenger: Base MSRP $26,995
Kia Forte Koup: Base MSRP $20,550
Did somebody change the curb lane into the fast lane and not tell me? A day never passes when I don’t see drivers zipping down major drags in the curb lane, cutting in at the last second to avoid piling into a parked car. As soon as they’re past the obstacle they’re back in the gutter lane, spraying every poor pedestrian along the way. What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
VW GTI: Base MSRP $29,375
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It has the ability to drive down a gravel road or up to the ski hill but Nissan has made sure it is also as comfortable as a road car and as fuel-efficient as it can be.
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The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is on a quest, to get your family where you need to go on as little fuel as possible.
Looks: One of the biggest changes last year was the switch from body-on-frame to a unibody construction.
This reduced the overall weight, which makes a big difference on the fuel economy. The shape and design characteristics of this truck have changed, much smoother lines, and more aerodynamic. I remember the first Pathfinder introduced in 1986 and aimed at capturing some of the Toyota 4runner buyers. It looked promising but never completely took off. I think the focus was more on the off-road when it should have been more on-road with the ability to travel off-road. This version has done this, taking design cues and comfort from the Nissan Rogue and creating a larger crossover capable of transporting seven.
In The Cab: My tester was the Platinum edition. It came equipped with leather seats with 8 way power adjustability, 4 way power for the front passenger, EZ flex seating system with 2nd row 60/40
split fold-flat bench seat, and 3rd row 50/50 split fold flat reclining bench seat. The leather wrapped steering wheel is heated and is a nice feature. There is plenty of wood tone trim but it is not overdone, giving it a rich feel. Bose audio system with 13 speakers, AM/FM/CD, SiriusXM, auxiliary audio input jack, USB connection, streaming audio via Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted audio controls and speed sensitive volume control and just some of the comforts you will find in the Pathfinder Platinum. The around view monitor uses four cameras to create a composite image from above and displays it on the touch screen monitor. This helps show the vehicle’s position relative to the lines around the parking space and guides you in easily.
front airbags, driver and front passenger seat mounted side impact, and roof mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor. Traction control (TSC) and vehicle dynamic control (VDC) are standard on all models.
Safety first:
Pump frequency:
Nissan’s advanced airbag system include, dual stage
Power:
The engine is a 2.5-litre 4 cylinder with a 15kw, power regenerating electric motor, powered by lithium-ion cells and a dual clutch system that transfers power from the electric motor and the engine. This system generates 250 hp. The transmission is Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) The All-mode 4x4 I-system allows select ability between 2WD, Auto, or 4WD lock. An independent front strut and multilink rear gives the vehicle a comfortable ride. 7.8/7.1 L/100 km (city/highway) as tested
Warranty support: Basic coverage 3year/ 60,000 kms Powertrain 5 years/100,000 kms Corrosion surface 3 years/ 60,000 kms
Sticker price: S S 4WD SV 4WD SL SL 4WD
$29,998 $31,998 $35,248 $35,698 $37,698
SV Hybrid $39,248 Platinum Premium Hybrid $42,098 Price as tested $50,893
Roadworthy: This vehicle does remind me of the Nissan Rogue. It is larger but feels very similar and that’s a good thing. I think Nissan is heading in the right direction with this vehicle. If studies show limited use off-road, then why spend money making this an off-road vehicle? It has the ability to drive down a gravel road or up to the ski hill but Nissan has made sure it is also as comfortable as a road car and as fuel-efficient as it can be.
Verdict: I think Nissan thought outside of the box on this one and was not afraid to start fresh and create something new. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
Secrets of the original Volkswagen Beetle The original air-cooled VW Beetle lasted an incredible 58 years in production, during which time it was fundamentally unchanged. It’s a record that will likely never be approached, let alone broken. Although nearly everyone of a certain age has at least one Beetle story or fond memory, there are a few things still not generally known about the beloved car. Here are five noteworthy facts: 1. The original classic Beetle
didn’t leave production until 2003, although it was last sold in North America in 1979 (by which time the water-cooled Rabbit had replaced it), the original aircooled Beetle was produced in Puebla, Mexico, until 2003. It’s essentially identical to the cars produced in Germany for export to the U.S. in the 1970s. 2. The original Beetle was the brainchild of Adolf Hitler. Keen to put ordinary Germans on the newly con-
structed autobahn superhighways in their own cars, a subsidized savings plan involving a coupon booklet was devised. When a family filled their booklet, they were supposed to get their car. WWII intervened and all pre-war Beetle deliveries were limited to Nazi party officials. Private owners didn’t get their hands on a Beetle until after the war. 3. Germans don’t remember it as fondly as we do because of its connection with
the dictator who brought ruin to their country. And it serves as a reminder of the lean times before the West German economic miracle took hold meaning postwar Germans don’t have the same warm and fuzzy feelings about the Beetle that American ex-hippies do. 4. The Beetle may have been inexpensive, but it was never cheap. Gaps were tight and doors sealed well. Additionally, it was a
unibody car with a very flat floor with few openings. All of this meant that the car would actually float for at least several minutes after hitting the water before turning into a small sub! 5. The Beetle was the subject of one of the most influential ad campaigns of the 20th century. Most recently lampooned on the TV show “Mad Men,” it was among the first national campaigns to utilize irony and self-deprecating wit. A
tiny black-and-white photo of a Beetle in a sea of white space with only the headline “Think Small” was the first of the ads introduced in 1959 by the agency Doyle Dane Bernbach. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca
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BVCS hosts senior tournament
By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
Teams from Hazelton, Prince Rupert, Terrace and Houston travelled to Smithers for a senior girls basketball play day last weekend. The girls from BVCS exceeded expectations, finishing with a 3-1 record after notching convincing wins over Hazelton, Houston and Smithers Secondary. “I thought our team played really well,” head coach Ron Van Driel said. “We are starting to get better, which is good to see.” The BVCS Royals next big tournament will take place in Valemount, against some of the best single-A teams in the province. “It’s going to be a great tournament. We’re going to see some different teams that we haven’t seen yet.” It will make for a good litmus test heading down stretch. BVCS will play zones against Hazelton, Houston and possibly Haida Gwaii on Feb. 22. If they win the tournament, they’ll travel to Lumby for provincials, March 5 to 8. The SSS senior girls have struggled out of the gate, but that’s nothing new for them. The team usually starts practicing and heading to tournaments a little later in the season that most schools do.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2014 Public notice is hereby given by the Town of Smithers, pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, of Regular Council meeting dates and times for the year 2014. Regular Council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month with some exceptions: • There will only be one Council meeting in September, occurring on the second Tuesday. • There will only be one Council meeting in November, occurring on the fourth Tuesday. • There will only be one Council meeting in December, occurring on the second Tuesday. Regular Council meetings will commence at 7:30 pm at the Smithers Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers BC.
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BVCS’ Rebecca Kingston drives hard to the net against SSS.
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Last season they started off slowly but peaked at the end of the year, beating teams they were losing to by double digits at the beginning of the season. At the play day on the weekend, the SSS girls beat Houston and lost a tight game to Prince Rupert before going up against their crosstown rivals from BVCS. A bigger Royals squad dominated the paint en route to a decisive victory. “I thought BVCS played really well, but it was a bit of a setback for us,” head coach Jim Cameron said. “It’s a wake up call and now we know we have got a lot of work to do.” The squad boasts a number of returnees from last year’s team that was comprised mainly of Grade 11 students, as such, Cameron is expecting an improvement over last season’s results, in
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spite of the slow start. “I think, for us, it’s just composure and confidence and that’s a function of experience. We have good athletes, we just need to play more.” Overall, Cameron sees a lot of potential with his team. “We have very good guards, and we’ve got athleticism and quickness. We just need to make good decisions and we need to shoot the ball a lot better.” The SSS senior girls will head to Prince George for their third tournament of the season in three weeks before gearing up for a zone matchup against Prince Rupert. Because of changing school demographics, Caldedonia has left the double-A level, leaving Prince Rupert and Smithers Secondary to duke it out for a provincial spot. No word yet on who will host the tournament.
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2014 Family Literacy Week Free Events Smithers Community Services Association Monday Big Al : A show and Puppet Making Workshop (1-6 years) January 27th The Ark in Telkwa, 10:30am-noon Family Literacy Day Celebrate Family Literacy Day Create & Make Your “I Read Because Button”. Extra Foods Mall, 1:30-3:30pm
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The Bulkley Valley Otters returned from a trip to Terrace last weekend with a podium finish to show for their efforts. Six of the 14 swimmers that travelled to Terrace were in the running for high points honours in their division. Gabby Correia came home with a gold medal, four others won silver and the sixth swimmer won a bronze. “All the kids swam well and showed the great improvement we have made in the technical aspects of swimming,” Otters head coach Tom Best said. “I am very satisfied with the way things are going with the training
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Tuesday Mother Goose (0-18months) Smithers Public Library, 10-11am January 28th Ground 2 Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen All ages, child care available. St. James Anglican Church kitchen, 9:30am-Lunch Wednesday Storytime ( 3-5 years), Smithers Public Library, 10-11am January 29th Praise-a-Reader Campaign SSS Students will be pounding Main Street with copies of the Interior News available to you by donation. Proceeds support literacy programming. Scrabble Night (All ages), Smithers Public Library, 7-9pm
The BV Otters travelled to Terrace for one of their final provincial tuneups last weekend.
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program and with the development in competitions.” AAA provincial qualifiers (Cassie Horning-Wandler, Bailey Espersen and Tanner Espersen) used the meet as a tune up for the championships which will be in Kamloops at the end of this month. Several swimmers barely missed
Thursday Mother Goose (18-36 months), Smithers Public Library, 10-11am January 30th Read to a Senior Day Read out loud to a senior/Listen to Lynn Shervill, a local author, read a short story. The Meadows, 2:45- 3pm
qualifying for AA provincials which will be held in Chilliwack at the end of February. They will have one final opportunity to qualify at an inhouse meet in midFebruary. All the swimmers efforts contributed to the teams overall bronze-medal finish, Best said.
Friday Teen Night-Dungeons and Dragons Smithers Public Library, January 31st 6:30-8:30pm Skate for Books with the Steelheads (All ages) Civic Center 7-8:45pm Saturday Family Play Day (All ages), Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Hall, February 1st 11:00am-2:00pm
2014 Smithers Spirit of the Mountains Winter Festival , January 29 - February 2 Celebrate winter with the Spirit WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29
BV Search and Rescue Sliding hill
Heritage Park
BV Search and Rescue Sliding hill
BV Pool & Rec Ctr.
Spirit Climb 7-7:30 pm
BV Pool & Rec Ctr.
Spirit Toonie Swim 4-6 pm
Friendship Ctr.
FREE Family Play Day 11am – 2 pm
Hudson Bay Mountain
Rick Schmidt Torchlight Parade
THURSDAY, JAN. 30
BV Search and Rescue Sliding hill
The Old Church
Movie: Swiss Guides in the Rockies, 7:30 pm
Smithers Arena
Free public skating 2:00 – 3:30 pm
CICK radio – live broadcast at Bugwood Bean
FRIDAY, JAN. 31
Heritage Park
BV Search and Rescue Sliding hill
Smithers Art Gallery
Annual Art Sale
Smithers Arena
Free public skating 7:00 – 8:45 pm
BV Pool & Rec Ctr.
Spirit Toonie Climb 7-9 pm
Mountains
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Free Wagon Rides 11 am – 2 pm
OTHER EVENTS Chris Dahlie Open Sun., Feb. 9 BV Nordic Center
Jam Pail Curling
Smithers Arena
Steelheads Play off versus Kitimat 7-10 pm
Sun., Feb. 16, 10 am Smithers Curling Club
Heritage Park
Kids Snowmobile Race 12 – 3 pm
Trailsnorth BV Pool & Rec Center Smithers Art Gallery Hudson Bay Mountain BV Swiss Club MOST - Moricetown, Smithers, and Telkwa Early Childhood Development Committee- part of BVCD
SUNDAY, FEB. 2
Heritage Park
BV Search and Rescue Sliding hill
For more events information check the Town of Smithers website at www.smithers.ca
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Fundraiser highlights bullying By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
funds for food Smithers Scotiabank staff present Salvation Army Bulkley Valley Ministries director Rick Apperson with a cheque for $10,000 for the Food Bank. The money was raised through the bank’s 12th Annual Pictures with Santa and personal and corporate donations. The donation brings Scotiabank’s total contributed to about $70,000 through the Christmas initiative. Contributed photo
SCSA hosts a journey to well-being A note from Brian to share some facts about Estonia, mentioned in my last column. Apparently 99 per cent of the people in Estonia have blue eyes and it is possible Estonia may be the place where blue eyes originated 8,000 years ago. Up until then everyone had brown eyes. The first baby to have blue eyes would have had both parents with a mutant recessive gene with the blue eyed offspring being a fluke of nature. It is thought that every person living today with blue eyes is a descendant of that one baby. Trail Mix: Journey to Well-being. A family education series of four film and discussion events begins Jan. 29, 1:30 – 3:30
p.m. with “Living with Alzheimer’s.” Next is Feb. 5, “Living with Bipolar Disorder,” Feb. 12, “Living with Schizophrenia,” and Feb. 19, “Living with Depression.” All will be presented in the second floor boardroom at Smithers Community Services. More information: Moira 250847-9273 or Toby 250-8479779. I had the opportunity to interview Bruce MacKay. He has gathered people together who have small homebased businesses and is presenting a Home-Based Business Show, Jan. 25, 4-8 p.m. hosted at Discovery House Day Care, 3675 Alfred Ave. It sounds like a chance to do a bit of shopping and meet some
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entrepreneurs. Bruce is a Thrive Life Foods consultant and will have samples and information available. Their web site is www.thrivelife.com/mack. To reserve a table or more information call Bruce
250-847-3998. A story sent to me on Facebook. During WWII, Irena Sendler got permission to work in the Warsaw ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist. She had an ulterior motive. Irena smuggled Jewish infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried. She also carried a burlap sack in the back of her truck, for larger kids. Irena kept a dog in the back that she trained to bark when the Nazi soldiers let her in and out of the ghetto. The soldiers, of course, wanted nothing to do with the dog and the barking covered the kids/infants noises. During her time of doing this, she managed to smuggle out and save 2,500 kids/infants. Ultimately, she was caught
and the Nazis broke both of her legs and arms and beat her severely. Irena kept a record of the names of all the kids she had smuggled out in a glass jar that she buried under a tree in her backyard. After the war, she tried to locate any parents that may have survived and tried to reunite the family. Most had been gassed. Those kids she helped got placed into foster family homes or adopted. In 2007 Irena was up for the Nobel Peace Prize. She was not selected. Al Gore won. Irena passed away in 2008 at 98. The strength of this woman, she survived. Closing with: I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody. Lily Tomlin.
Stephen Dykstra knows what it’s like to be bullied. Because of that, the 31-yearold Smithers resident has taken it upon himself to organize an anti-bullying awareness night and fundraiser Feb. 26. “If you’re bullied at a young age, you are more likely to grow up with depression and I was bullied all the time in school,” Dykstra said. There will be a brief powerpoint presentation on the subject and a talk by Tina Day from the Northern Society of Domestic Peace. An open discussion will also take place following Day’s presentation. The most important thing is not to suffer in silence, Dykstra said. “From what I understand, not many people knew I was getting bullied,” he said. “For other people in the community, I would suggest they talk to people they trust if they are being bullied.” Over the last few years, Dykstra has organized numerous fundraisers for various causes, including the Sparrows Christian Housing project, where he now lives. The NSDP is a non-profit organization that serves the area between Hazelton and Houston, providing services such as pregnancy outreach, victim assistance, professional training and housing. The Anti-Bullying campaign fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. in the banquet room at Hudson Bay Lodge. Entry is by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the NSDP. For more information on the fundraiser, email Stephen Dykstra at sdyk2011@gmail. com.
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Search and rescue leads Oliemans Down Under By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
No one really knows what happened to Prabh Srawn. The 25-year-old Canadian university student has been missing since May, 2013, when he went out on a solo hike in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, Australia. A military reservist, Srawn trained others in winter survival, and was not an inexperienced hiker. Srawn wanted to summit the two highest mountains on the continent and possibly the third, which are all within a long day’s hike of each other. At 2 p.m., a severe storm blew in, dumping 50 to 80 cms of snow onto the park. He hasn’t been seen since. The search hasn’t stopped for the last nine months. In December, Srawn’s parents said they would pay all expenses for a team of professionals to come from B.C. to Australia to search for their son. Rescue teams from B.C. were singled out because they have experience in steep and rocky terrain. Every group in the province was asked if they had any members willing to
Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue member Fred Oliemans was one of 18 B.C. volunteers to aid in the search for Prabh Srawn in southeast Australia in December.
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go and Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue member Fred Oliemans put his name forward. Oliemans was one of 18 Canadians who spent 10 days looking for Srawn over difficult, mountainous terrain. His main responsibility was methodically searching small areas with his other team members. “It was big country with a lot of big granite boulder fields,” he
said. “We covered the ground in a systematic and organized way. This was the first time it had been searched when there was no snow on the ground.” Searchers were given a taste of how quickly the conditions can change in mountainous terrain. On the second day, Oliemans and his team also got caught in a fast-moving storm and were pinned down for a couple of days.
“Clouds came up and it just got worse and worse and it whited out. We woke up to snow the next morning. It was hard to find the path. Then we began to realize, that was probably what he got caught in. He must have got caught out in something like that and got disoriented. “We were hunkered down in our tents, waiting for a break.” Unfortunately, they
were unable to find any trace of the young man. “We considered it a recovery mission and I think the family accepted that at this point,” Oliemans said. “We were trying to find out what happened.” Oliemans has been a member of the BVSAR team for the last 15 years. He’s a ground search team leader and a member of the tracking team. It’s hard work, but
very rewarding, he said. He has seen similar situations many times, often on Hudson Bay Mountain’s Prairie, where people get disoriented on familiar trails when weather conditions change. “We go up [to the Prairie] on a fairly regular basis to get people out of trouble,” Oliemans said. The smartest thing to do in a situation like that, is to stay in one
place and wait for help. “The best way to prepare against situations like this is, for one, you don’t go alone, you go with someone. Also you need to have enough gear with you that if you get lost, you can stop somewhere and be reasonably OK.” Right now, BVSAR has about 40 active members, in numerous roles. The positions, responsibility and time commitment vary. BVSAR have monthly meetings and conduct regular training exercises. On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 and 2, BVSAR is holding training sessions for new members. This is the first in a series of training nights taking place throughout the winter. Areas that will be covered include basic orienteering, first aid, tracking, swift water rescue, radio communications and search techniques. Upon completion of the training, individuals will be certified as ground search team members. Anyone interested in finding out more can come to BVSAR’s regular training session Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The SAR hall is in the basement of Ranger Park Hall on 17th Ave. and Princess Street.
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Northern Saddle Club is hosting Bingo at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at The Old Church. Jan. 22, Feb. 11, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26. Up to $100 in cash and prizes. Swiss Guides in the Rockies Film Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Old Church presented by the BV Swiss Club and the Swiss Consulate. The event will include a historical review, exhibit, local climbing expert and refreshments. Admission is by donation. Art & Collectables Sale Friday, Jan. 31, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Smithers Art Gallery. Dropoff for items to sell: Thursday, Jan. 30, 4-6 p.m. www. smithersart.org. (250) 847-3898, info@smithersart.org. Round Lake Coffee House Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Talisker, Going to Townes with: Bill Crosson, Dave Conway, Dan Perlman, Eric Anderson, Mark Holenstein, Peter Dawson, Teresa Mohr. Open Mic: Zak Windlem, Teo Saefkow. $5 includes coffee and refreshments. Self Regulation speaker Servaas Mes, founder of Mobilizing Awareness® Thursday, Feb. 6 at noon at Smithers Healthy Living Centre. There is no charge or prior registration required. For more information, 250-877-4424. Taste of BVCS Auction and Tasting evening Saturday, Feb.
8, 6-10 p.m. 20 tasting booths followed by a slient auction and grand auction. Tickets for booths $1. Intended for ages 16 and over. 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. 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.
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A ROUND TOWN Art and Collectables Sale The Smithers Art Gallery is bringing back their Art and Collectables Sale on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Donations of items that fit into the broad definition of art and collectibles will be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the Smithers Art Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 30. Sale hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. All proceeds go to the Smithers Art Gallery.
TWO BETTER THAN ONE Janelle Fung and Philip Chiu performed a variety of musical styles for a packed house at the Della Herman Theatre on Saturday night. Up next in the BV Concert Association series, jazz crooner Jesse Peters brings his Strings and Swing trio to town Feb. 13. Nolan Kelly photo
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By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
The Gitxsan Chiefs Office is looking to continue to be included in ongoing discussions surrounding the future of the Morrison Lake copper/gold mine. The mine is located 65 kilometres northeast of Smithers and has been sought as a mine site, with an expected working duration of 21 years, by Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. for more than a decade. Following a judicial review decision by Justice Kenneth Affleck, which overturned the B.C. government’s denial of PBM’s application, the GCO continue to oppose of the project and have let the B.C. government know where they stand, Beverley CliftonPercival, GCO negotiator said. “We sent a letter to Mary Polak [B.C. Liberal MLA and environment minister] on Jan. 9 stating, ‘further to the decision of Justice Affleck ...the [GCO is] of the position that the duty of the Crown to consult with us on this file remains alive.’” The B.C. environmental
review process for the mine began in 2010 and was officially denied by thenenvironment minister Terry Lake and then-mines minister Rich Coleman Oct. 1, 2012. Lake and Coleman stated the potential for adverse affects on a ‘genetically unique sockeye salmon population’ which feeds into the Skeena River and an unacceptable risk for long-term water quality in Morrison Lake as prime reasons for the denial. In the recommendations to the executive director report, which was one authority B.C. based its decision to deny the project, the issue of wild sockeye salmon was key. “While Morrison Lake may make a relatively small contribution the overall numbers of sockeye salmon produced by Babine Lake,” Derek Sturko, associate deputy minister and executive director BCEAO, stated. “This number underestimates Morrison Lake’s contribution as one of the largest natural stocks of non-hatchery (unenhanced) sockeye salmon on the Babine Lake system. Natural stocks
are valued for their genetic diversity and cannot be replaced if they are lost.” The GCO echoes the province’s official stance in preserving the fish stocks and ecosystem as a priority. During the EA process the BCEAO found that 3.5 per cent of 65,000 sockeye taken by the Gitxsan in the summer come from Morrison Lake. Coupled with the closure of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers due to a lack of sockeye, the GCO are steadfast in opposition of this project. “The major concern is water and protection of fish habitat, we will hold the Crown to their own policy of ‘no net loss of fish,’” Clifton-Percival said. “We spent $80,000 to defend the water and wild salmon stocks. As hereditary chiefs with fishing sites we know the water is critical for wild salmon survival.” Despite the GCO and provincial authority’s position, PBM appealed the decision and received a favourable and just result, Erik Tornquist, PBM director, said. See PBM on B2
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Land Locked Skyla Lattie (right) and her partner Curtis Dilks have been living in a cabin since October, where the nearest road is 25 kilometres away. See story on p. B2. Contributed photo
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Couple go back to the land all winter By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
A Gitxsan hereditary chief nearly ‘jumped out of her pants’ when her granddaughter told her she and her partner would be living on her traditional territory for the winter. Gwinitxw (Yvonne Lattie) has held her current name for four years and a cabin on the traditional territory is now being occupied by her granddaughter and partner, Skyla Lattie and Curtis Dilks, who are trapping and learning what it takes to live in a very isolated area. Yvonne has nothing but praise for the couple who are shedding some of what modern life has to offer. “I’m so proud of them,” Yvonne said. “None of us can survive without the land, so it’s good that these two are starting to learn what the land truly has to offer, which is salmon, moose, medicinal plants and berries. “I nearly jumped out of my pants when Skyla and Curt said they wanted to do this. I really feel it is extremely
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Maxhla Didaat cabin, which resides near the shore of a lake with the same namesake, is where Lattie and Dilks have put down roots and trapped for the fall and winter seasons. Contributed photo
important for the youth to reconnect with the land and that’s exactly what these two are doing.” This being the first full winter at Maxhla Didaat, the couple have had
to learn as they go, but an immense amount of preparation had to happen beforehand. One essential was learning how to trap, Skyla said. See LAKE on B3
PBM welcome judge’s decision From PBM on B1 “We found, within the environmental assessment, there was no mention of adverse affects to sockeye salmon listed,” Tornquist said. “In the original government response most of the EAO recommendations were ‘no adverse affects.’ It wasn’t until the final two pages of the recommendations that things went badly.” Since the pre-
application process, which began in 2003, for the Morrison Lake project PBM has spent more than $10 million, Tornquist said. “There’s so many different components, so it’s hard to [break down] what was spent where,” he added. PBM now has more administrative work to do for the Morrison Lake project, Tornquist said. “Now our proposal has to go back to the
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Couple redefine their way forward From LAKE on B2 It took 26 weeks, essentially the entire spring and summer, for the couple to prepare to live at the cabin and two of those were spent in trapping school in Terrace. The couple, along with friends and family, jarred fruit and canned meat and gathered the necessary foodstuffs for the five-month adventure. “If we didn’t can it, we dried it,” Dilks, who used his knowledge of drying mushrooms and other food to ensure adequate supply, said. “We definitely aren’t going hungry out here,” Skyla said. The couple notes that their choice may not be suitable for everyone. “We live a pretty rustic life as it is, so that’s why it’s easier for us,” Skyla said. “I’m sure if someone from Vancouver or someone who’s not used to hanging their clothes to dry or hand-washing their own laundry would find it more difficult.” The couple has had some difficulties, however, which have mostly been to do with technology of some sort. “Our cellar flooded,” Dilks
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said. “We got a good rain and between the rain and melting it flooded, but it’s all dry now.” The couple has one generator, which they use to charge electronic devices and that has held up thus far, but portable power sources have been a problem, Skyla said. “It feels like there’s a magnetic field here that shuts down the inReach every once in awhile and sucks the life out of batteries,” she said. inReach is a mahine using satellite to transmit text. For all the ups and downs the couple are loving the experience and looking forward to potentially having company out on the territories in the future. “We’re not just here for ourselves. We’re here for the Gitxsan, the Hazelton community, but more specifically I’m here for my Wilp,” Skyla, who belongs to her grandmother Gwininitxw (Yvonne’s) house, said. “The more houses (Wilp) that get stronger within themselves the stronger the Gitxsan Nation will become.” Gwininitxw hopes for a brighter future.
“It has gotten to the point where nobody connects to the land,” she said. “It’s not just the youth. It’s everyone, sure some of the older Gitxsan used to go out on the land, but most of them don’t anymore. “I think this is going to get people thinking and seeing there’s another way to live. In order for us to maintain our spirituality and connection to the land we have to be out there.” When asked what their goal is for moving out to Maxhla Didaat, the answer was simple. “We want to get to a point where we don’t need the fleece made from oil. We want to get to be able to make our own clothes, while not decimating the animal populations because that’s our livelihood out here.” The couple plans to come back to the Hazeltons in late March to sell furs, begin preparation for another winter in the wild and get Curt off to his summer job, tree planting. To connect with the couple or see what they’ve been up to visit the Maxhla DidaatTrapper’s Paradise Facebook page.
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OPEN HOUSES Get involved in planning for the future of the rural areas surrounding Smithers and Telkwa! The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is undertaking a comprehensive update of the Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP sets out the community vision for the plan area. It contains statements of goals and objectives identified in consultation with the community to guide future growth and development. The OCP Open houses are an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the draft plan for the area, and are scheduled for:
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The Regional District is inviting all interested persons to attend this open house to learn about: • the role of an OCP • the OCP review and development process • providing input into the content of the proposed Draft OCP The existing and draft OCP document and associated maps can be viewed on the Regional District’s website at www.rdbn.bc.ca. Further information regarding the Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan can be obtained by calling the Regional District Planning Department at 1-800-320-3339.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF BURTON LEVI GREENE JANUARY 10, 2011 I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and pictures in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I’ll never part GOD has you in His arms. I have you in my heart.
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Cecillie Estella Vaughan Nov. 29, 1920 - Dec. 20, 2013
Cecillie was born in Exeter, Devonshire, England. She lived her early years on the Isle of Wight before coming to Canada. Her family had established a farm at Carbon,AB. She met her first husband George Bobick in Calgary and they eventually moved to B.C. to dairy farm. George died in 1978 and Cecillie later remarried to Ivan Vaughan of Abbotsford. They lived in numerous locations in B.C., however Ivan died in 1991. Cecillie lived in Abbotsford for a time before coming to Smithers and moving into Alpine Village Estates. Cecillie passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93. She was also predeceased by son Brian (Ingrid), and survived by son Bruce (Margaret). Also survived by four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren and Ivan’s family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and at a safer time for family to travel.
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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Mon., 7 p.m. Telkwa Chr. Ref. Church, 1348 Hwy 16 (beside BV Home Centre), Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. at Smithers United Church. Everyone welcome.
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For over 21 years, Ray was well known to the residents of Smithers and area for his dedicated service to his customers. The entire staff of Glacier Toyota will always cherish memories of Ray and will always consider him a part of the Team. He will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Thank you Ray. Your Glacier Toyota Family
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Husband. Bill passed away at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the age of 91. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Irene of 65 years, his son John (Lucille), daughters Cindy, Debbie (Tony) and stepdaughter Donna (Arvid); sister Betty; grandchildren Ron (Jacque), Karen, Torin (Debbie), Erin, Maddison, Harley, Jenavieve, Emma; great grandchildren Jacob, Ashley, Amanda, Nathan and Addison. Bill was predeceased by his son Kerry in 1990 and brothers Herb, Archie and sister Hazel. Bill was born in Edmonton on June 10th, 1922. The Leach family moved to Smithers, B.C. in 1923 where he spent his school years along with playing his beloved hockey & baseball. Bill served overseas with the RCAF from 1941 – 1945, returned to Smithers where he and Irene were married in 1948. He spent most of his working years with his brothers Herb & Archie in the grocery and later hotel business. Bill took an early retirement in August 1977 due to a heart condition and from then on travel was limited due to health. However, Bill & Irene were able to spend 10 to 12 years wintering in Arizona where they enjoyed their golf & many new friends. By this time they were living in South Surrey, B.C. where Irene is presently residing close to family. Bill will be deeply missed by his family and friends. At Bill’s request, no formal service is planned. His family will have a private party in his honour at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Canuck Place would be appreciated.
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The Hazelton Secondary senior boys basketball team travelled to Houston to play two games and both ended in losses for the Spartans. In the first game against Houston Christian School it came down to the final possession. “We had the ball and we made a mistake when it mattered most,” Tamara Stoney, head coach, said. “We gave the ball away and they scored.” However, her team battled all game despite being behind and tied the game late before losing 47-49, Stoney said. The second game, which was a back-to-back, was against the Bulkley Valley Christian School and the Spartans showed no signs of fatigue in the first half of the game by jumping out to a 3523 halftime lead. “We were dominating both ends of the court,” Stoney said. “Which was surprising a bit because BVCS is much bigger, but we were able to control the boards.”
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The Spartans also put their opposition under substantial pressure and stole the ball at will in the first half, Stoney said. “I think they played excellent defence,” she said. “But fatigue played a big role in the second half.” Colton Murrell led the Spartans with 23 points, but only managed two in the final quarter. None of his teammates registered on the scoresheet in the final frame. BVCS, behind Aaron Steenhof who finished the game with 27 points, pulled to within two points by the end of the third. Steenhof and teammates scored 21 in the final 10 minutes making the final score 62-47. “I think we also let [Steenhof] get into our heads in the second half,” Stoney said. “There was a lot of things going on out there that had nothing to do with basketball. We started worrying about things we can’t control, which is when we started falling behind.” Regardless of the result Stoney was happy with the effort given, she said.
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The Reid family sadly misses the passing of a father, brother, husband and grandfather on the morning of December 31, 2013. Surrounded by family, Gordon quietly passed away in his home after a long illness. Gordon is survived by his wife Anne, children Carrie and John (Annabelle); four grandchildren – Jessie, Kissel, Stikia and Kwasen. Gordon’s service was held on January 3rd in Qualicum Bay, minutes from his boyhood home. Internment was at the Qualicum First Nations Cemetery next to his parents. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people who supported them through this difficult time.
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The Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Smithers Municipal Library under the direction of the Smithers Library Board. 4ualiÀcations ([Serience (Gucation • Masters of Library Science or Library Technician Diploma or Community Library Training 3rogram CertiÀcate or ([tensive 3ublic Library ([perience. ([Serience • 3referred years of directly related e[perience. .noZleGge • Library management & administration • Community program development • Strategic planning • Financial management and budgeting. Skills • ([cellent communication and interpersonal skills • Supervision and staff recruitment • ConÁict resolution • Good working knowledge of library software. Suitability • Should enjoy the amenities & lifestyle of a small northern community. • Should be looking forward to making a long-term commitment to the community. &losing Date February 14, 2014 For a full job description, further TualiÀcations and application instructions visit: smithers.bclibrary.ca. (nTuires about this position can be sent to the library board: board@smitherslibrary.ca
School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Special Education Assistant. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Minimum of one year post-secondary training related to working with children with special needs; • Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training); • One (1) year experience working with special needs students in a K-12 educational environment • Familiarity with computer software for special needs students would be an asset • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract • Willing to carry out personal care procedures. Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required • Physical ability to perform the required duties ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. 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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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Noon Hour Supervisor at Smithers Secondary School. 5 hours per week. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Good interpersonal skills • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate or equivalent) • Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate • Working knowledge of behaviour management and conflict resolution techniques • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Physical capability to perform the job duties ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831
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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OEM repair parts Provide tested $436,000 Contact Will Covenant No. CA1963381 placedofon of the at awas fraction thetitle price sandra@bcdesignworks.com Cell 12or call/text Pavilion Place land in association with the adoption of “Smithers 250-643-6221 mls n232604 250-847-0725 Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan Amendment ARRIS UTO RECKERS TD 250-847-5999 Enjoy lake front living at Watson’s Landing and this modern Bylaw No. 1585, 2010â€? and “Regional District of 3471 Old Babine Lake Road custom finished home. Hardwood and tile throughout, Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1586, 2010â€?. Smithers, BC property V0Jto2N6 FURNISHED UPSTAIRS onehuge granite covered island. The bylaws allow the subject be developed Butcher block counters and bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 into a 1.8 ha fee simple lot for residential use, and a Three bedroom plus den and three baths. A must see. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net bare land strata residential development containing up quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, Bulkley Valley Real Estate to 9 bare land strata parcels ranging in size from 0.2 to for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636. 0.5 ha. The bylaws also allow a portion of land to be subdivided and dedicated to the Crown for public use. The subject property is located at 2803 Dahlie Rd. and borders the Town of Smithers to the north. 1 OR 2 BDRM suite in Smith“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES ers Quiet lady, N/P, N/S. At the time of rezoning, order to address development B10area.www.interior-news.com Wednesday, January 22, in2014 Pat 250-847-5177 WITHIN OUR REGIONâ€? concerns, the applicant registered Covenant No. Services CA1963381 on title of lands proposed for rezoning. 37,the 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 Re: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased, The covenant requiresPOthe lands to be TF: developed in a Box 820, 800-320-3339 certain manner and the1E0 use and development Burnsrestricts Lake, BC V0J FX: 250-692-3305 Houses Sale formerly of PO Box 37 SouthFor Hazelton, British Columbia of the property to thewww.rdbn.bc.ca manner identified in a geotechnical E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca report attached to the covenant. The property owner DISCONNECTED PHONE? HOME For Sale 3588 15th AVAILABLE MARCH 2014 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret National Teleconnect Home Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2/3 BathMain floor has asked the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Phone Service. No are One hereby Reroom, Split 3under Level home for 38(offi mtg space/kitchen etc.) Alice Brown notified section ofce,the Trustee Act amend the covenant terms to change the design of fused! Low Monthly Rate! Callsale. Fully fenced yard, heated in professional Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing regarding their subdivision, and attach a new geotechnical report particulars of theirshop claims be sent at ingthat Features and Unlimited plus should paved driveway. It isto the executor heritage house, changes to Section 219 Covenant No. CA1963381 to the title of the property in support of the amended Long Distance Available. Call newly renovated, and includes dwtn Smithers 3864 2nd Ave. c/o G.E. 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The Easter Seal House NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS provides a comfortable place Re: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased, to stay for families travelling of POorBox 37 South BritishwhoColumbia At the PublicHazelton, Hearing all persons believe that for formerly medical treatment their interest in property is affected by the proposed diagnosis. Easter Seal House Creditors and others having claims againstshall thebeestate ofa Margaret covenant amendments afforded reasonable opportunity to be heard 38 or of to the present a written helps families Aliceboth Brown are and hereby notified under section Trustee Act submission respecting the covenant amendments that that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at individual patients through are the subject of the Public Hearing. c/o G.E. Law Corporation, P.O. Boxsent 940, Alfred Avenue, difficult timesGreene by providing Written submissions by3895 mail to P.O. Box 820, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before June 2, 2014 after Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or a sanctuary referred to as e-mail to the inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca be received which date the executor willbydistribute estate among themust parties entitled “home away from home.� by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. than January 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of At Easter Seal House, consideration at the Public Hearing. families experience genuine Copies of the proposed covenant amendments and warmth and caring during other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between their stay, enabling families the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 to focus on the care of their P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 15 to January 29, 2014 inclusive. A copy of child. the proposed covenant amendments and other relevant Easter Seal House in located in: information will also be made available at the Smithers
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Strengthening Families Program - Free training for anyone interested in being a facilitator for the upcoming workshop aimed at parents with children aged 6 to 11. Contact Jason @ sfpcoordinator@ gmail.com for more information. Skate4Books - Jan. 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Ken Trombley Arena. Free skating, prizes and special guest book reading for all who attend. To become a pledge and earn money for laps visit the Hazelton Public Library or NWCC for forms. Hazelton Gun Club AGM - Feb. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. New Hazelton Meeting Centre. Everyone welcome. Silver Threads Seniors - Thursdays, 11 a.m. Bowling in Smithers; Fridays, 7 p.m. Cards @ Roche View Lodge. All seniors 55+ are welcome. Call 250842-5040 for more information. Music Jam Session - Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar. Free food if you share a song or two. Meals on Wheels - Hot meals available Mondays and Thursdays at noon to 1 p.m. Delivered to your door. Call 250-842-5217 to place your order. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Tuesdays, 6 p.m. @ Mt. Roche Church in S. Hazelton. New members welcome. Call 250-842-6172 or 250-842-6697 for more information. Seniors Walking Group - All seniors are invited to participate. Hazelton Secondary Gym @ 3:30 to 4:30 Fridays. Recently Pregnant? - Starting Smart prenatal nurse is in the Wrinch Memorial Hospital Doctor’s Clinic, Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The stress on the Hazelton Secondary School drama club is a bit more than usual lately. On top of preparations for this year’s play Oddball, which will be first performed Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., the group must frantically attempt to gather $13,000 to go to the zone tournament Feb. 26 in Prince Rupert. “Our crew is doing a sponsorship drive,” Barb Janze, HSS drama instructor, said. “I’m encouraging the students to get out in the community and ask as many people a possible.” The normal fundraising methods, such as a bottle
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT When it comes to LNG, we’d like full answers please
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he above quote is from the person our government thought best to entrust B.C.’s economic future with. There are an estimated 4.6 million people in B.C. and fewer than 2,000 have done the ‘fun’ quiz at press time. It is possible to show what people who took the time to answer the quiz scored,
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“It is important for everyone to understand how the LNG industry will play a role in our province’s future, and I think this quiz is a fun, small way to increase collective awareness.” - Rich Coleman, B.C. minister of natural gas development
but that seems like a nonissue to the powers that be. The 10-question, multiple choice, online questionnaire does much more than ‘increase collective awareness’, to me, it shows the will of Christy Clark’s BC Liberal party. I had a friend in high school who recorded one song ad nauseam on a 120-minute cassette called Yoke the Joker and that tape had more variety than
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Clark’s vision of a prosperous economic future for B.C. Clark is saying, ‘If you don’t like the music ... too bad.’ I would like to think the creators of democracy did not mean for the concept to morph into this. Trying nothing and resorting to ideas forwarded by those that lobby the hardest, pay the most or promise a good return on investment is at best lazy and at worst intentionally deceitful.
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Hydraulic fracturing or fracking needed experimental licenses five short years ago and now it is to be our prosperity and labour saviour for more than 150 years? I would personally like any proposed economic power-horse to have to prove itself to be what it claims before it is allowed to begin. That hasn’t happen here and we need to know the exact role LNG will play. If it’s so safe and clean and plentiful, what’s the rush? The quiz can be found at engage.gov. bc.ca/lnginbc/quiz.
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