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Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer In a week when Williams Lake saw two arson attacks on a city councillor’s home and a daylight home robbery, the premier’s blue ribbon committee on crime reduction 1is in town to
meet with local stakeholders. Williams Lake RCMP Insp. Warren Brown said so far there are no leads on the arson attacks, but the RCMP are still actively investigating the incidents. The daylight break in and robbery at a 1100 block Second Avenue North home, while the
victim was at home, was a “very rare” event, Brown said, crediting the victim and a witness for swiftly providing a description of the suspects, which led to their arrest. The blue ribbon committee was visiting Williams Lake and Alkali Lake during its 18th stop
on a provincial tour. “People are wanting to see more interventions,” committee chair Daryl Plecas said Thursday. “Once people are caught committing a crime, what can we do to be more effective at causing them never to do it again.”
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SD27 faces $2 million shortfall Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer More schools could close in the Cariboo Chilcotin if Victoria doesn’t come through with the money needed to cover new contracts with teachers and school support staff. Potential school closures and program cuts were outlined in a letter to the premier, minister of education, and minister of finance endorsed by School District 27 trustees at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Four schools in the district including Glendale and Kwaleen
elementary in Williams Lake were closed just last June to meet government budget constraints. But even with those closures the district is anticipating a total budget shortfall of $2 million for the 20132014 school year. “The board urges you and your government to give serious consideration to increasing overall funding for school districts in the 2014-15 school year to prevent further cuts to staffing, programs and learning resources and to ensure all students receive the opportunities they need to succeed,”
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Chair Tanya Guenther says in the letter. “We cannot achieve prosperity in B.C. by cutting corners on our children’s education.” The reasons outlined for the $2 million shortfall are three-fold — declining enrolment (operational funding is provided primarily on a per student basis); the elimination over the next three years of funding protection from Victoria; and the failure of government to cover the cost of negotiated contracts with teachers and support staff. School District 27 and the International Union of Operat-
ing Engineers (support staff) recently completed a contract that will cost the district approximately $250,000 this year and approximately $450,000 next year (2014-2015),” Superintendent of Schools Mark Thiessen said in an interview. “These increases have not been covered by the provincial government. “District leadership is still discussing the budget decisions that will need to be made to cover these increases, and we are not yet prepared to release these decisions to the public.”
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Bill 28 Supreme Court ruling welcomed by teachers union Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer Class sizes will remain the same in School District 27 until the Ministry of Education says otherwise. “We need to analyze exactly what the ruling means and will react according to what the Ministry of Education
tells us,” Superintendent Mark Thiessen said Tuesday of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Bill 28. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin ruled Monday that the provincial government’s 2002 Bill 28 that removed class size and special needs support from union working
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“The court concluded that the government did not negotiate in good faith with the union after the Bill 28 decision,” Griffin wrote. “One of the problems was that the government representatives were preoccupied with another strategy. Their strategy was to put such pres-
sure on the union that it would provoke a strike by the union.” Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers Association president Murray Helmer said: “I am cautiously optimistic we will see some improvements in our ability to offer a quality education to our students after this ruling,
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pending the actions of the government.” “Kindergarten classes should be reduced from 22 students to 20, while grades 1-3 will fall from 24 to 22,” Helmer says. “I don’t know whether this will happen next year or immediately, as the disruption to existing classes would be an is-
sue at this point.” He says the biggest change will be the restoration of formulas for learning support teachers, counsellors, and teacher librarians. According to reports Premier Christy Clark is considering appealing the court ruling. — With files from Black Press.
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Family receives support after fire Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer A Chilcotin family has received an outpouring of support after their home was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Everyone escaped safely but the family has lost everything except for a box of family photographs. Danielle Casavant, her husband, Jeff, their children Bowdy and Genelle, lived across the highway from the Lee’s Corner Restaurant on Highway 20 west of Williams Lake. From the restaurant Wednesday, Casavant said she was in shock, blown away and overwhelmed by the community support the family has received. “The RCMP pulled major strings to help us get our ID back, they put us up in a hotel in Williams Lake for four days,” she said. “We got a $1,000 voucher for Walmart so we’ve bought a few things for the kids.”
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All that was left after the house fire was some wood stored for renovations that were planned before the fire broke out. Casavant also said so many people were “throwing cheques” their way that an account was opened for them at Scotia Bank in Williams Lake. Their home was not insured. When the couple bought it they were told it could not be insured because it did not have a cement foundation and had too much acreage, Casavant explained. The fire started early Saturday around 3:50 a.m. while everyone was sleeping.
“I had got up about 50 minutes before that because my daughter wanted a drink of water,” Casavant said. A few moments after she had fallen back to sleep, Casavant woke up because she heard a crackling sound and thought it was “bizarre.” “We did heat our house with a wood stove, and I thought it didn’t sound right. It was a combustion type of noise.” When she checked the fireplace nothing was amiss, but when she
looked up she could see “red hot” in between the air spaces in the ceiling and more “red hot” inside a new electrical outlet. “I stood there and screamed fire,” she said. “Then I woke everybody up, grabbed the kids and put them in our vehicle.” Jeff and a family friend who had stayed the night immediately tried to fight the fire with extinguishers and water, but it was impossible. Casavant said they
grabbed a few things and headed outside where they began to pull things away from outside of the house. “Our folks own Lee’s Corner Restaurant so we came over here and basically watched the house burn down,” Casavant said. “It was gone in about 15 minutes.” Grateful they all escaped safe and alive, Casavant said it’s been like a roller coaster. “I’m shocked, it’s hard,” she said, fighting back tears. “We will have to pick up the pieces and make a new home.” The family had lived in the house for five years, owned it for two and recently renovated the kitchen. “We were trying to make an old house comfortable, new and nice, but it just didn’t work out.” She said she believes it was an electrical fire in the ceiling. For now they are staying with Jeff’s parents at Lee’s Corner.
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New hotel proposed for Williams Lake Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer A four-storey 50unit hotel proposed for Broadway Avenue South will need to find more parking spaces if it wants further consideration by the city. Williams Lake Ventures Incorporation requested a development variance for its Aviator Hotel that would include a parking ratio of .86 spaces, instead 1.25 parking spaces per sleeping unit — the normal requirement. City council denied the request Tuesday and decided to send the application back for parking adjustments. “The applicant will have to go back to figure out what they are going to do about parking, whether that means rejigging what it looks like on site or negotiating with adjacent property owners, there are a number of options they can look at,” said Geoff Goodall, general manger of planning and operations. During public comment on the application, nearby hotel owners and employees
raised concerns about the development, especially parking. Best Western employee Steve Forseth said the application for the hotel first came to the city in 2008, before the Best Western development, and parking would not have been a challenge at that time. “Since then the subdivision above it has also been more fully developed,” Forseth said. “Having worked at the Best Western for the last year, I am concerned that allowing the variance will place tremendous strain on Super 8, Laughing Loon and the Best Western.” Best Western manager Jassi Sangha said his hotel has the 1.25 parking space ratio for its 64 rooms. “On a busy day I’ll have crews taking four
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Council did, however, approve the applicant’s development variance to increase the maximum height of the four-storey hotel from 10 metres to 11.38 metres.
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House cleaning in the senate Liberal leader Justin Trudeau surprised everyone this week — including most of his own party — by removing all the Liberal senators from his caucus and making them all Independent. Trudeau declared that from now on the only way to be a part of the Liberal caucus is to be put there by the people of Canada. Of course we all know the struggles facing the archaic Canadian Senate in the past year — can we ever forget about the expense scandal? If Trudeau thought he’d actually make changes for the better when he announced this decision, he should be applauded for his efforts to clean up the senate. However, it’s hard to view the move as anything more than a publicity stunt and political suicide for Trudeau within his own party. Affected Liberal senators were asked their opinion on the decision. They all supported their former leader and said being labelled as Independents certainly wouldn’t
stop them from thinking or acting like Liberals. Our point exactly –– what difference does it make if Trudeau declares his senators Independent now? They will always be affiliated with the party that appointed them. Trudeau also said if he were Prime Minister he would task a non-elected, “independent” body to appointed “independent” still non-elected senators … what? Not that current Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been any better at addressing senate reform. He’s been too busy lately cozying up to Israel and, this week, defending the rude behaviour of Julian Fantino, the minister of veteran’s affairs responsible for closing nine Veterans Affairs offices across Canada, including one in Prince George. It will be interesting to see what Harper’s next move will be to counter Trudeau’s ambitious leap forward to take the country’s top job. — Williams Lake Tribune
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Williams Lake Pipe Band Major Bryan Underwood (left) and Leo Rankin and Doug White (behind) pipe in the haggis at the annual Robbie Burns Night celebration at the legion Saturday night.
Pete Seeger’s passing brings back fond memories The news of legendary American folk singer and activist Pete Seger’s death this week sparked some personal memories. Memory can be tricky because it is our version of the truth, but I believe the first Pete Seeger song I heard was If I had a Hammer. If not, Little Boxes would have been it. In those pre-google days of the 1960s, I would sit intently with a pen and paper trying to jot down the lyrics to songs. I thought I was pretty clever with a system where I’d write half a line and go to the beginning of the next. Then I’d play the song again and again until I completed each
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line. Lyrics always intrigued me and Little Boxes was no exception. There were no suburbs in Nelson then and the university people my mom and dad knew did not live in boxes all the same. “Where was this place he was talking about?” I wondered. At one point I recall thinking Pete’s voice reminded me of a
banjo. It had that full folky quality. In Grade 5 several of us girls got guitars for Christmas and the plunking began. We practiced at lunch hours and eventually got a reputation for our willingness to perform, not necessarily our talent. When asked to perform at a Canada Post retirement banquet in early November we decided it would be appropriate to sing Where Have All the Flowers Gone. Remembrance Day was just around the corner, one of us announced before we started singing. We loved that song — it had
so many verses. And if you really wanted to, you could start it all over again. I think we liked to repeat the first verse, to emphasize the point. My funniest Pete Seeger memory is from 1984 when my sister Clare and I were volunteering at the Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Provincial Park in a food booth. Pete was the main stage performer for the Sunday afternoon and everyone was excited. As Pete’s concert began, our shift ended. Clare and I bolted across the field toward the venue, edging as close as we could in the crowd of 10,000 people.
Suddenly Clare turned to me looking confused. “Who is this old guy?” she frowned. “Pete Seeger,” I replied. “Working on the night moves?” she asked. I laughed. “That’s Bob Seger,” I whispered. “This is Pete Seeger — little boxes on the hillside,” I sang. I admit I hadn’t thought very often about Pete until last year when I stumbled on a clever video of Walk off the Earth’s rendition of Little Boxes on Youtube. It was entertaing both visually and musically. I hope it made Pete smile.
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Politicians in tug of war for transportation taxes Premier Christy Clark has set off a storm of protest by imposing a referendum on new Lower Mainland transportation improvements, timed with the province-wide municipal elections on Nov. 15. Even if you don’t live in Metro Vancouver, you’re not immune from this long-running saga. Provincial and federal governments use your tax dollars for the big stuff, including the SkyTrain Canada Line to Vancouver airport and the South Fraser Perimeter Road, a new truck route to port facilities at Tsawwassen. Clark has promised a bridge replacement for the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River, which may or may not be tolled like the Port Mann bridge. The patchwork of Lower Mainland tolls is a growing political liability for the B.C. Liberal government, and if further tolls are avoided, major works elsewhere in the province may be delayed as the budget is eaten up by the big cities. Clark announced the Massey tunnel replacement in a September 2012 speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities. In the same speech, she also pledged to complete the fourlaning of the last 240 km of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border. That’s one of the most mountainous stretches of highway in Canada, and the province’s cost was estimated at the time to be
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$650 million over 10 years. Time will tell if that promise is kept. Transportation Minister Todd Stone inherited the mess left behind by former minister Kevin Falcon, who took transit authority away from Metro Vancouver politicians. He appointed a board of experts and set up a toothless “mayors’ council” to rubberstamp their decisions, after forcing through the Canada Line ahead of a long-promised transit extension to the east. Local politicians wrangled for years over that eastern extension. They finally settled on surface light rail, only to be overruled by the province, which wanted the vastly more expensive SkyTrain. The latest rebuke to the mayors’ council was when they decided not to proceed with a costly new electronic fare card system. Falcon reversed that one after taking a junket to London and falling in love with their “Oys-
ter card” subway system. All the glitches from TransLink’s new “Compass card” program will be encountered this summer, just before those mayors go to the polls to face voter wrath. Speaking of reversals, Stone is now demanding the mayors come up with their list of priorities for new projects. They are expected to believe their choices won’t be overruled again. Stone correctly notes that Vancouver wants SkyTrain on Broadway, Surrey wants new surface light rail, and other Lower Mainland communities want
new road and bridge works. Local governments have a long history of parochial squabbling, getting their pet projects done and then suddenly developing the urge to rein in spending once it’s time to dig deep for their neighbours. Lower Mainland taxpayers are weary and confused by all this reorganizing and in-fighting. Many likely believe that it is their regional government that has imposed the Port Mann bridge tolls, when in fact that is a provincial highway project over which they had no say. Clark has made it clear there
is no going back from a November referendum on new regional transportation financing tools, a promise explicit in the B.C. Liberal election platform. She hopes it will increase the dismal voter turnout for local votes. If it does that, it may be worth it. Right now, civic elections are dismal affairs, with voter turnout and awareness of local issues drifting from bad to worse. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Presentation reflects partnership from blue ribbon panel This week, MLA Dr. Darryl Plecas brought his blue ribbon crime reduction panel to Williams Lake to discuss crime challenges and opportunities. I was proud to present with community partners the RCMP, the School District, First Nations, TRU, and other stakeholders on the work we’ve done and continue to do to reduce crime and increase community wellness. Our collaborative presentation reflected the partnerships we’ve developed to enhance our community. We shared our great successes
From the Mayor’s Chair Kerry Cook in reducing crime since 2008, when we were No. 1 in Canada for violent crime, but we emphasized that there’s still work to be done. Dr. Plecas will present a report outlining opportunities and next steps for crime reduction to Minister of Justice Su-
zanne Anton by July. Last week I attended the Premier’s BC Natural Resources Forum, a good opportunity to hear from government and resource industry leaders about the state of the province and its future. There were presentations and discussions on forestry, mining, skills, training, transportation infrastructure, and a keynote address from the premier and President of Eagle Spirit Energy Holding Calvin Helin. It was a great opportunity to listen, learn, and network. On Feb. 4, Council will receive
a report on Option One for the city street connections to Highway 97 as part of the province’s four-laning project. Council has referred an option for roundabouts and an overpass to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. It’s important to note this project has been in development since 1998, and extensive public consultation has been held. We need to narrow down the options and move forward, and ensure it is well-thought out. It is Family Literacy Week, and thank you to the volunteers and sponsors for raising aware-
ness. Reading is a necessary building block for success. Enjoying and learning from books is a gift to treasure. My colleague Councillor Rathor lost his daughter Roop this week. Roop was a daughter, wife, and mother of three children who will be dearly missed. Life is so short, and we have to take advantage of each and every day with our loved ones. My prayers go out to the family and friends as they walk through this difficult time. Kerry Cook is the Mayor of Williams Lake.
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COMMUNITY BUILDERS GYMNASTICS CLUB GETS BOOST Community Policing’s Andy Sullivan (left) and Bob McIntosh (right) present a cheque to the Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association president Trudy Rick. The funds came from the RCMP Musical Ride held in Williams Lake in July.
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NOTICES A City-wide and Regional Multi-Church Prayer and Worship Gathering Friday 6:30 pm, January 31, at the Gibraltar Room. Created as part of a global movement of prayer for unity among Christians to advance the Gospel of Jesus. Everyone Welcome. Come join us, bring a friend, invite a neighbor and come ready to pray and to experience together the presence of God. Questions call Jeremy at 250-3986731 or email jeremy@cariboobethel.com
COMMUNITY POLICING HELPS FIDDLERS Community Policing’s Andy Sullivan (left) and Bob McIntosh (right) present a cheque to Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society fiddlers Ashtyn Ball, Calista Ball, Oakley Ball and Mackenzie Magnowski. The funds came from the RCMP Musical Ride held in Williams Lake in July.
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Community Policing’s Andy Sullivan (left) and Bob McIntosh (right) present a cheque to KidSport chair Deb Radolla and treasurer Michael Franklin. The funds were garnered during the RCMP Musical Ride held in Williams Lake in July.
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Bible Workshop - Weekly Christian Bible discussion group in the Senior Activity Centre, 176 North 4th Avenue. These informal meetings will be held each Thursday evening at 7:15 - 8:30pm beginning January 23, 2014. Everyone is welcome to attend as the meetings are non-denominational and intended to encourage folks in the importance of sharing with others the Christian faith. Enquires: 250- 396-7502, 250-398-8567.
Calendar Williams Lake Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at the Seniors Activity Center. Enter by the side door. Arrive before 7 p.m. It’s New! It’s Fun! It’s Free! Nesika School and Chilcotin Road School offer a weekly playgroup for parents/caregivers to attend with their children (ages 0-5 years). No preregistration necessary. Drop in at Nesika on Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am and Chilcotin Road on Thursdays 10:00-11:30 am. Call the schools or 398-3839 for more info. Williams Lake Over 40’s Activity Group A group for singles and couples over 40 with similar and varied interests. Activities may include dinners, hiking, camping, movies etc. Always looking for more ideas and people willing to host activities. Fees (if any) for activities are the responsibility of the individuals participating. For information please send a message to Heather at wlover40sact.group@gmail.com
BC Schizophrenia Society - Williams Lake is hosting the next group. 10 sessions start February 8, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Pre-registration required. Phone 250-392-5553 or email bcsswl@bcss.org.
The Red Cross Health Equipment Loans Program @ Deni House, phone 250-398-6803, fax 250-398-6843, Mon. Wed. Fri. 10am -12pm, Tues. 1 - 3pm, Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30am. Red Cross requires a referral from a Health Professional for all loans.
Genealogy Club meetings held at The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 3039 Edwards Street, at 10:00 am on Feb. 10, March 3 and April 7th.
MEETINGS Regular meeting of the Council of Canadians on Tues. Feb. 4th at 1pm in the Library back room. New members welcome.
Operation Smile is an international organization which provides surgery for children with cleft palates and lips, throughout the world. The local group is having a fund raising tea on Feb 22 from 2-4 pm at the Bethel Church. Dr. DeSwarts will be speaking at 3:30. Tickets available at Remax, J&E Gifts Hospital Aux. Gift Shop.
Cariboo Festival meeting Feb. 12, 4 pm at Central Cariboo Arts Centre. For more info, contact Ann Smith @ 250-392-1439.
The Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Assoc. will be having Metis recreation evenings at the Wildwood school gym every Tuesday at 6:30 pm until June. Everyone welcome. For more information, please contact the office at 250-392-4428 B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Assoc. Br. 10 Williams Lake has a new home at Br. #139 Royal Canadian Legion on Barnard Street. We invite everyone to join us every Thurs. for pasta and good old time fiddling starting at 6:00 pm. The branch is licensed and family friendly. For more info call Pat 250-3989426 or Ken 250-296-3229. Do you have a few hours to spare? Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals 3 or 4 times month. Call 250-398-8846.
AGM of the Central Cariboo Beekeepers Association Sat. Feb 15 in the Rick Hansen Room at City Hall, 10am-noon. Chris Hutton, City Planning Technician will be presenting on the new city bylaws for beekeeping. We will also discuss offering a Beginner’s Beekeeping Course. WL Branch of the BC SPCA AGM will take place on Mon. March 10 at 6:00 P.M. at: The Coast Fraser Inn (Breakfast Room) 285 Donald Road. For the purpose of: Electing members of the Community Council for the branch, as well as conducting any other business of the Branch. For further information please contact Caren Pritchard at cjp39@telus. net or (250)-398-5568. Overeaters Anonymous meetings for 2014 will be held in the boardroom at the Deni House building (Building across from Hospital) every Wed from 5:30-6:30 pm. Al-Anon Friday morning meeting 10:00-11:00 has moved to 51A-4th Avenue South Williams Lake.
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(*On page 10 of the first Friday of each month) Representatives of the School District 27’s Poverty Challenge project Catherine Getz (left), Grant Macleod and Danielle Mader, plus School District 27 Superintendent Mark Thiessen (far right) present a cheque for $10,000 to representatives of the Salvation Army, Captain Randy Kadonaga for the Williams Lake Food Bank. The money was raised over the course of the past six months by everything from waffle and ice cream sales to private donations as well as a silent auction and entertainment evening held on Nov. 23, 2013.
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Susan Nelson and the 6/7 English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) from the Williams Lake chapter of the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) of Prince George after providing city council with an introduction to the class and its activities.
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The Williams Lake Skating Club’s Annaliese Hunter-Owega performs during last weekend’s Figure Skating Regional Championships.
Horoscope ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are inspired to take on the world, but you may want to focus on smaller goals this week. Finishing a long-lingering work project is a viable option. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, something does not seem to be falling into place. Take stock of things at home and at work to see if you can crack this nut. A little more investigation many be necessary. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may be offered a professional opportunity this week that is too good to pass up, Gemini. Despite this great offer, do your best to stay focused on work for the next several days. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Exercise caution and do not jump to any conclusions at work, Cancer. While you may know what your boss expects from you, it is better to wait to hear what he or she has to say.
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The first-ever Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories at the Williams Lake Seniors Village took place last Sunday, raising $1,290 for the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. Here, marketing and community relations consultant Laurette Vike (right) and organizer Elizabeth CanjuraJelks prepare information for walk participants, who marched around the inside of the village.
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Williams Lake junior council members Tanner Nickel, Rebekah Corbett, Brooklyn Thiessen, Gagan Vaid, Monica Rawlek and Hanna Hett show off their new matching hoodies after giving city council an update on their latest activities during Tuesday’s regular council meeting.
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POVERTY CHALLENGE: Raises $10,000 for food bank
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Highschool talent night adds to fund Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer
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Lake City Secondary Empty Bowls and Talent Night master of ceremonies Sky Moses (left) has fun introducing the talented Nikoleta Konstantaki for her song. Several birthdays were also celebrated with the audience joining in singing Happy Birthday. beef barley or spicy lemon lentil soup made by teachers Caitlin Sabatino and Denise Beauchamp and
their students. Wright said the event also received welcome support from Save-On Foods, Safe-
way, Walk-Rite Shoe Store and Karen’s Place Restaurant. The event is part of the Poverty Chal-
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lenge initiative started more than a year ago by William Lakes area teachers, support staff, administrators and students to raise awareness about poverty in our community and funds for the Williams Lake food bank. Retired district support worker Grant MacLeod, accompanied by Catherine Getz, Danielle Mader and School District 27 Superintendent of Schools Mark Thiessen recently presented $10,000 raised by the Poverty Challenge for the food bank to the Salvation Army’s Cpt. Randy Kadonaga. Macleod said the funds were raised over the past six months in projects ranging from waffle and ice cream sales at the schools to private donations and a silent auction and musical entertainment evening for adults hosted by teachers in November, 2013.
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the competition.” A course can run with only one person registered, there will be intakes of new students every Monday, and with the four-hour school day the academy can accommodate two sessions a day. The Smiths have already received encouragement from the community with people telling them to send their graduates over. “We’ve already got the employment end covered, the other aspect of this is not just an education centre, it’s the full range of following up with students afterwards and making sure they get employment,” Christa said.
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you’re going to do an exam and move on,” Christa said. “One course at a time,” Craig added. When Christa took the academy courses she enjoyed setting her own learning goals and competing with herself to complete the material. “I wasn’t going along with an instructor telling me to keep up or waiting on the rest of the class to get it before moving on,” she said. “The other nice thing is you can be in a classroom with 20 other people, maybe doing something completely different, so you still have that social interaction but there isn’t
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In order to facilitate a course, a person must complete that particular course and have passed with more than 90 per cent. Christa has taken some of the courses and Craig is working on completing others so they can offer a range of the courses in Williams Lake. Courses, like the medical office assistant program, will link students one-on-one with a Skype instructor from out of town. Students will be expected to attend the academy in person at the Second Avenue North location four hours a day. While she hesitated to describe the courses as work-at-your-own pace, Christa said if a student is understanding the concepts and going through the modules, they can complete a course in a week and a half to two weeks. “It’s that constant gratification that there are no big midterm exams or end of semester exams. Every week
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A new kid on the education block will open its doors to students in Williams Lake on Feb. 3. Christa and Craig Smith, the proprietors of the Academy of Learning Career and Business College, said the new college will offer business, information technology, health care and accounting programs. “We have the population, we have the need and there’s nothing else filling that gap right now,” Christa said. Learning is skills competency-based, meaning when students complete the courses, they have the skills to walk in and begin working immediately. “It’s not a laddering into university, it’s not a go on and get your master’s or your doctorate,” Christa said. “Courses are very specific.” Students can learn accounting and the Canadian Payroll Certificate, IT and Microsoft A plus certification, Home Inspection or office reception, as examples. Rather than instructors, the academy has facilitators and because the college is accredited, the curriculum is developed and has to be approved through the Private Career Training Institutions Agency. Students learn through short video clips, textbooks, online pieces and work with a computer. “If they need help, the facilitator will help them through, and for some of the more technical courses they will have instructors they can Skype with,” Christa explained.
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Cariboo Cookies go for people’s choice award The lakecity’s Cariboo Cookies junior achievers are now part of an online competition for the Junior Achievement People’s Choice Award. The competition started Tuesday, Jan. 21 and runs through until noon on Feb. 28. The Lake City Secondary Cariboo Cookies team was among 20 teams from around the province who participated in the Junior Achievers B.C. Innovation Jam in Vancouver on Monday, Jan. 20. The Cariboo Cookies video pitch is posted on the JuniorAchievementBC YouTube channel along with pitches from the other participating teams. Each team’s challenge is to drive traffic to YouTube to view and “like” their pitch.
The lakecity team asks the public to view their video and spread the work among family, friends, and workplace contacts to view their video then vote for them. “We want Cariboo Cookies at Lake City Secondary (WL Campus) to win the People’s Choice Award,” says group’s Marketing 12 class teacher Linda Black. “This event has been such a worthwhile experience for my Marketing 12 students and I am so very proud of their accomplishments this semester. The opportunity to participate in such an event will be an ever lasting memory for Sabrina Kyle, Pippa Reissner, Liam Fletcher, Carly Lange, Brady Gale and Dayton Ablitt.”
She asks the public to take a few minutes to view their video and select a “like” as many times as the system will allow until the deadline on Feb. 28 at noon. “With the efforts of our community, I am positive that we can help the students reach their goal of winning this online voting competition!” The Marketing 12 Cariboo Cookies Junior Achievement group is selling fortune cookies in a
variety of flavours including strawberry, Pina colada, and dark chocolate. The fortune cookies are priced at $2.50 each with all net proceeds being donated to the Boys and Girls Club after school programs in Williams Lake. If you are interested in purchasing flavoured fortune cookies or want to learn more about the Junior Achievement Program e-mail the group at cariboocookies@ gmail.com.
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place Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Elks Hall. Tickets are available in advance at Chilcotin Guns, Surplus Herby’s, Blue Mountain Gunsmithing, and from club members. Stampede dinner and dance The annual Williams
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come. There will also be a concession with hot chocolate, coffee and hot dogs available. For more information call Kim or Karen Sepkowski at 250-3927537. Wild game banquet Tickets are now available for the Sportsmen’s Associations annual wild game banquet and awards night fundraiser. The event takes directed by
Draft horse sleigh rides The Cariboo Draft Horse and Driving Association will host its annual Valentine’s Sleigh Rides on Sunday, Feb. 9. The rides are provided by donation at 1016 Anderson Road. Follow Dog Creek Road for 5.5 kilometres to Anderson Road on the left and continue to the very end of the road. Everyone is wel-
Lake Stampede dinner, dance and auction is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Elks Hall. Dance to the music of Clancy Wright and The Silverados. Tickets are $25 each and available at Margetts Meats, Cariboo Saddlery, and Caribou Spurs Apparel and Tack. TRU GRIT gala The third annual TRU GRIT gala fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 29, not March 27 as reported in the Wednesday, Jan. 29 issue of The Tribune. The gala, with the theme Let’s go Gatsby raises funds for scholarships and awards for students attending Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake. Tickets will also only be available at TRU.
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Glengarry Glen Ross on stage The Studio Theatre’s new play Glengarry Glen Ross opened to high praise Wednesday evening. Revolving around four desperate real estate salesmen in 1980s era Chicago, Glengarry Glen Ross follows the triumphs and debacles of its characters as they drag each other through deception, betrayal, catastrophe… and a burglary. The show runs tonight and tomorrow night and next week February 5 to 8. Tickets are available at the Open Book and About Face Photography. Family Fest 2014 Family Fest 2014 takes place this Sunday, Feb. 2 at Marie Sharpe elementary gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, crafts, puppet shows and music, free books and face painting, snacks, refreshments, door prizes and more. It’s all free and everyone is invited to bring along gently used books to swap.
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Winter calving a stressful time for ranchers Wow, where did January disappear to? Weather-wise it was darn decent, almost balmy when compared to more easterly sections of our great nation. Weather there, in many regions was vile in the extreme with blizzard-like snow storms, frigid temperatures and nasty biting winds that battered the land, causing many massive power failures, some that lasted days. My youngest son calls Regina, Sask., home-base for now, as he works (electrician) in various locales on a days-in/days-
Cattle Fodder Liz Twan out rotations-basis. All of his work is outdoors (often high-in-the-sky) so the mother-in-me notes the weather/temperature each morning on the news for, where-ever-heis. Yikes — any complaints about winter that I voice should
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be cause for shame. Imagine also the daily ordeal faced by ranchers in Saskatchewan as they endeavour to feed their livestock outdoors. It certainly alters what Cariboo cattlemen may view as a challenge, alters focus and changes perspective, doesn’t it? You bet, we’re wimps in comparison! Calving has begun on some Cariboo ranches, generally on smaller outfits where one man (family) does everything. Since winter calving is an aberration from Mother Nature’s natural cycle, it brings with it
monumental amounts of labour since most of the birthing-miracle moves indoors. With that move comes a bunch of extra chores; hauling/spreading of clean bedding, supplying feed, packing buckets of fresh drinking water (which the cow inevitably kicks over almost instantaneously), shovelling endless steaming piles of cow-poop and removing it (wheel-barrow) from the calving barn. Additionally there are the all-important personal-checks, usually hourly (24/7) to observe the expectant-females. The sum total of which gener-
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ally adds up to a tired, cranky producer! So, if you encounter that guy (gal) in the course of your day and they appear rude, or seem a little abrupt — please cut them a little slack. For now you know that winter-calving in the Cariboo has that effect because, “While you were working, he was working, yet as you slumbered peacefully, he was still-on-the job, up on-the-hour, checking on his expecting-mamas.” Liz Twan is a rancher and freelance columnist for the Tribune/ Weekend Advisor.
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MONEY MATTERS Do you own an incorporated business? You need to decide how to pay yourself If you have made the choice to incorporate your business, you may be trying to decide how to pay yourself. Should you go with a salary or dividends? There is no set answer and, based on your profits, your choice may even vary from year to year. The Canadian tax system is based on the concept of integration. This means that individuals should be in the same tax position whether they earn income personally as a sole proprietor or through a corporation, and are paid dividends from the retained
earnings of the company. So the total tax paid by the corporation and the individual will equal the amount of tax paid on a personal tax return. Taxes can be deferred if a corporation retains some of its after-tax earnings and does not pay them out to the business owner (or shareholder) in the year. Deferral does not mean avoiding taxes; it means taxes are paid later. But if the corporation suffers a poor financial year, the business owner can be remunerated with dividends that have been accumulating in its retained earnings.
Smaller salaries can then be paid in the poor-performance year to help soften the blow caused by the lack of revenue. Other basic planning fundamentals to consider include: • deductible salaries: salaries are generally deductible from corporate taxable income, while dividends are not • personal cash flow requirements: how much money does the small business owner need to cover the personal expenses of the household? • personal tax credits
and deductions: if the small business owner has little to no personal taxable income, you may want to consider paying a salary to take advantage of tax credits • CPP and RRSPs: dividends are not earned income and so do not generate RRSP contribution room. And not paying CPP premiums will impact the benefit amount you receive once you retire. You may want to consider a salary to contribute to CPP and build RRSP room • the $43,561 income tax threshold: you may want to consider
staying below the lowest federal tax limit, so the additional personal taxes on the salary would be fairly close to the tax benefit received by the corporation for the deduction on the salary payment • small-business deduction limit: it is possible to pay salaries or bonuses to eliminate the corporate taxable income which exceeds the small-business deduction limit, so you need to consider the reduction in corporate tax rates and the introduction of eligible dividends • spousal involvement:
is the small business owner’s spouse active in the business? Is the spouse a shareholder? If you are thinking about your options, make sure you understand all of the tax implications before deciding. Every business is unique and every owner can choose a different mix of salary and dividends.
your business. Remember that you cannot use home expenses to create or increase a business loss. However, you can carry forward the excess and deduct it against your daycare income in future years. One hundred per cent of expenses such as toys, supplies, additional liability insurance, receipt books, wages and other business expenses can be claimed as business expenses. Large items such as furniture specifically bought for the business or outside playground equipment can be depreciated over a certain number of years. If you provide meals
and snacks for the children, make sure you ring their food purchases through separately at the supermarket and keep the receipts. If you mix the children’s food purchases with your household purchases, your claim will most likely be challenged if you are ever audited. Unless you are incorporated, you will
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report your business income and expenses on a T2125 Form as part of your personal tax return. If you expect to earn more than $30,000, you will need to register your business and collect GST. You should provide receipts to all of your clients so they can claim childcare expenses on their tax returns. Don’t let any of this additional paperwork deter you, but do be aware that a little extra work at tax time will be needed. Submitted by H&R Block
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Operating a Day Care The idea of opening a daycare in your home is attractive for many reasons. These can range from a new mom deciding she wants to stay at home or a recent childcare program graduate wanting to start a business. But while it may be easy to set up your business, there are complications when it comes to tax time. People who run a daycare in their home must track their expenses a little differently. Since your house is both your place of business and your personal home, the expenses you claim must be pro-rated. These expenses are shared between your home and place of business. This includes items like utilities, rent, mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance and maintenance. If you use one or more rooms exclusively for child care, you can base your claim on the square footage of the rooms relative to total square footage of your house. However, if the children have the run of your house, you also have to factor in the amount of time they are there. To determine your business share: take the number
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Old photograph raises questions Caroline Palmantier is hoping someone might know the origin of an historical photo she owns. It depicts a First Nations man, dressed in full regalia, sitting on a white horse. “These are braided reigns, there is bead work and he is riding a saddle,” Palmantier
said, adding another person who looked at it wondered if he was a chief. “A lot of his beadwork matches and he has beaded pants on.” When Palmantier bought her house in Williams Lake in 1985, the photograph was in a frame, hanging in the bedroom. She said the home was previously owned by Harold and Aggie Armes.
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Red Tomato Pies in Williams Lake has won the 2013 Saputo Pizza Hall of Fame title. Jason and Amber Akeson learned last week that they had won the people’s choice vote, not only for B.C., but for the whole country. “It’s cool,” Jason says. “We are just kind of taking it in right now. We are speechless.”
He says they were told there was a close race between first and second place. They were also notified that their prize is a trophy and some Saputo mozzarella cheese. The online voting for Pizza Hall of Fame title took place across Canada last fall. Jason says thank you to everyone who voted for them. The trophy will be prominently on display when it arrives.
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MOTI’s Options 1. Removes the lights from Carson/Hwy. 97 2. Might create a hazard at Carson/Hwy. 97 3. Removes the left turn to 97N from Carson 4. Possibly creates a dangerous intersection at Carson/9th Avenue. 5. Option 2 evolved from Option 1 (possible that Option 2 could re-emerge from Option 1). 6. Reduce access – increase safety.
Hwy. 97 Overpass Toop Underpass Roundabouts 1. Lights stay at Carson 2. Maintains safety at Carson 3. Maintains left turn to 97N from Carson 4. Maintains property values 5. Minimal business disruption 6. Minimal property acquisition 7. Improves safety at Carson/9th Avenue 8. “Preserved Value” - in overall community 9. Focuses solutions on problem areas 10. Novel and new
The graphic is a combination of the recent aerial photography of Williams Lake with the aerial photography of West Kelowna BC where there is a highway crossing combining two roundabouts. This roundabout image has been transferred digitally to scale. As you can see, this particular layout fits quite readily at the Hwy 97/Toop Rd. intersection.
HIGHWAY 97 N – TOOP ROAD Advantages of Overpass Concept
1. Minimal property purchase required and minimal to no business disruption (relocation) 2. “Preserved Value” $ property value throughout community. 3. “Preserved Value” for community throughout (local neighbourhoods etc.). 4. “Preserved Value” preserves Gibraltar Mine parking lot. 5. Minimal changes to McKinnon Rd. (improved radius at Carson Dr. & 9th Ave.; improved radius at McKinnon & 10th Ave.). 6. Minimal changes to 11th Ave. 7. Maximum mobility (no intersection at Toop, free flow, for trucks going north at Carson/ Hwy 97 8. Maximum safety (no stopping) 9. Traffic-calming effect of roundabout. 10. Efficient access and egress at Hwy. 97 /Toop Rd. & Carson Dr. 11. Carson /Hwy 97 intersection layout can remain undisturbed. 12. No pedestrian tunnel required at either Toop or Carson. 13. Improved traffic signalization at Hwy 97/Carson (left-turn advance). 14. Improved signalization for trucks going north: “electronic eye”/computer-controlled. 15. Bulletin signage for trucks going north at Carson/ Hwy 97 (timing at intersection). 16. Bulletin signage, speed readers and display north of overpass (slow southbound traffic). 17. Eliminates discussion of distance between Toop and Carson intersections. 18. Includes consideration of aesthetic values. 19. Addresses excellent safety and mobility considerations for Hwy 97. 20. Addresses excellent safety and mobility considerations for access/egress to City. 21. Addresses excellent safety and mobility for all traffic movements (vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians per Hwy 97). 22. Overhead lane signage at Carson to Broadway/Hwy 97 (cross traffic). 23. Overhead lane signage at Carson Dr./Hwy 97 (both northbound and southbound). 24. Travel time savings due to reduced congestion delay with the proposed 4-lane highway. 25. Continue to minimize impact to environment.
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Chamber welcomes new members The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Blos Mechanical, Canim Lake Resort, Celtic Engineering Ltd., Fraser Bevz Broughton Chartered Accountants LLP, Mountain Spirit Outfitters, Mulberry Lane Gift Studio, and Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way. Exciting to see our gala 19th Annual Business Excellence Awards evening on March 8 shaping up to be another special evening for everyone! Nominations are starting to come in with the deadline to nominate Feb. 7. Our theme is an Italian theme of “That’s Amore.” Thank you to all sponsors who got on board early for our one and only fundraisers for the chamber. Nomination forms are online at www. williamslakechamber.
com; Community Futures Development Corporation, Save-On Foods and the Chamber office. We have a number of benefits that will help you daily in your business as well as your bottom line. Here is some of what we offer; fuel discount programs, training for your staff; meetings offering high profile, interesting and informed guest speakers, advocacy and support from our volunteers and staff. Our year end was November 2013 and membership fees were due Dec. 1. We have had a very productive year not only in the area of advocacy but other areas and the result has been an increase in costs. We sincerely thank those that have renewed for the coming year. All member information will be updated on our website and our
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e-mail database will be adjusted accordingly. If members have not received an invitation by e-mail for our luncheon, please let us know so we can check our database and make any changes necessary. Our 16-member volunteer board recently spent the day reviewing and updating the strategic plan and identifying our priorities. The draft will be ready for final approval by the board in February. Feb. 17 is Chamber of Commerce Week in the province, an opportunity for Chambers of Commerce across the province to demonstrate the outstanding value we provide to our communities. This value comes in the form of benefits and services to stimulate local economies, direct community promotion and support, and engaging in an
important multi-level advocacy role which benefits the entire province. Chambers of Commerce are community leaders in action. Chamber of Commerce Week recognizes and applauds this important contribution, and brings further awareness about the Chamber Network’s influence and importance to members of the public and chamber members alike. We are currently seeking partnerships with our members to celebrate success and achievements during this celebration week. Our monthly meetings have sponsorship opportunities for all members to profile what you do. Please call us to discuss details. Chamber meetings offer businesses the opportunity to meet other businesses. — Chamber Chatter Williams Lake.
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Ag and Hort Leap, the regional conference on agriculture, returns to Quesnel Feb. 8 and 9. After successful one-day events in 2011 and 2012, this year’s conference hosts 24 speakers over two days. Approximately 100 farmers from Clinton to Prince George and beyond are expected to attend.
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The conference is organized by FARMED, the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association, at the College of New Caledonia. Highlights of the conference include Thompson River University’s Edward Walker on the important relationship between producers and local restaurants, private sector consul-
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Regional agricultural conference returns to Quesnel growing markets,” Watkin said. “At a time when the region’s lumber industry is being challenged it is important to encourage other sectors of the local economy.” The main sponsors of the conference are the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition, the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, Com-
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sports SPORTS NOTEBOOK Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 2
Atom Development Tournament
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Grade 8 to 10 Lake City secondary rugby players suited up for a snow game of rugby Wednesday during the school’s lunch hour.
High school athletes brave snow game While Lake City Secondary School’s senior students were busy writing final exams this past week, the school’s junior students took part in a little fun Wednesday. The Lake City Secondary School Snow Game — organized by high school teacher and rugby coach Morley Wilson — had grade 8 to 10 boys and girls lace up their boots for a good, old-fashioned, rugby snow game. Wilson said they had hosted the snow game in past years at Williams Lake secondary prior to the school merge, but added this was the first time the event had been held at Columneetza.
Left: A frantic scramble ensues as a LCSS player gets tackled to the foot-deep snow by Lucas Johnson. Bottom left: Lucas Johnson pulls the ball out of a scrum during the LCSS Rugby Snow Game. Bottom right: Gina Davis looks to slip a tackle from Marie Navratil during Wednesday’s lunch hour snow game.
The atom development Williams Lake Timberwolves will join teams from 100 Mile House, Kamloops, Kitimat, Prince George in pool ‘A,’ while Quesnel, Fort St. John, Terrace, Salmon Arm and Vanderhoof round out pool ‘B.’ Williams Lake plays its opener Friday, Jan. 31 at 5:45 p.m. against Prince George. Saturday, Williams Lake meets Kamloops at 8:15 a.m., followed by an afternoon matchup with Kitimat beginning at 2:15 p.m. Following the round robin tournament finals begin Sunday morning, with the final scheduled for 11:15 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 Stampeders host Tomahawks
The Central Interior Hockey League playoffs continue this weekend in Williams Lake as the Williams Lake Stampeders host the Lac La Hache Tomahawks for game two and, if necessary, game three of their first-round, best-of-three playoff series. Williams Lake is coming off a 5-4 win last weekend in Lac La Hache and can close out the series with a win Saturday. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, if required.
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14th Annual Epee de Groundhog The groundhog is coming. The annual fencing event returns to the Mountview elementary gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 1. This year the tournament will feature under-12 epee, cadet epee, open epee, and open sabre divisions. Fencing begins at 9 a.m., however, organizers would appreciate help with setup and takedown.
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Credit Union hangs on to top spot The Williams Lake Super League of Curling continued this Thursday at the Williams Lake Curling Club. Credit Union, despite dropping two games straight, held on to the top spot with seven wins and four losses, while Caribou Ski holds down the second spot in the league. Credit Union and Cariboo Ski were deadlocked at 7-7 this week, forcing an extra
end, with Credit Union losing in a draw to the button by an inch. In the second game of the night PMT Chartered Accountants won its third game in a row with an 8-6 win over Tim Hortons. Save-On-Foods, meanwhile, had a bye. Standings: Credit Union, first (7-4); Caribou Ski (6-4), second; PMT Chartered Accountants (5-5), third; Save-On-Foods (4-6), fourth; Tim Hortons (4-7), fifth.
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Williams Lake curlers Ian Lanki, left, Dave Whitwell, Bill Garratt and skip Ron Bisaro won the A event at the 100 Mile Curling Club’s 55th Annual Men’s Bonspiel, Jan. 17-19.
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Archers on target at Quesnel tournament Five members of the Cariboo Archers were in top form last weekend at the Quesnel River Archers’ Annual Indoor 1,200 Target Archery Tournament. All five shooters
reached the podium at the event. In the cub compound division it was Ty Thurow taking first place. Meanwhile, in the junior compound division, Breanne Carlson also shot to a
first-place finish. In the senior compound division Bob Thurow placed third, while fellow Cariboo Archer John Walker, also in the senior compound division, sniped a first-place
result. For both Bob and Walker, it was their first-ever target shoot.
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School curlers pick up the game As Canada and the rest of the world prepare for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Lake City secondary students are sharpening their curling skills as future, potential Olympic hopefuls. Mike Wilson’s Grade 7 physical education class recently took part in four curling sessions at the Williams Lake Curling
Club. Volunteer coaches from the WLCC said coming in to the school curling lessons with little to limited experience, it was remarkable to see how much they learned about how to play the game in just a short amount of time. Grade 7 Ryanne Jones, when asked how she liked curling, simply said: “It was awesome.”
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Williams Lake Curling Club volunteer coach Michelle Ball (left) throws a rock while Lake City Secondary School Grade 7 student Jaxon Passeri, 12, gets ready to sweep. Teacher Mike Wilson (back left), meanwhile, prepares some strategy for his next shot.
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Judo club athletes medal at Richmond Oval Two members of the Williams Lake Judo Club threw their ways to silver medals at a judo tournament at the Richmond Oval Saturday. Jeff DiMarco and his daughter, Georgia Di-
Marco, competed at the event. “Georgia had just three [competitors] in her division (under-14, 40 kilograms ) and she won the first and lost the second,” Jeff said.
“I had eight in my division (senior, under 66 kilograms). I lost the first then won four.” The WLJC is now preparing for an upcoming Prince George Judo Tournament in
April. “Hopefully we will get more competitors to travel to that one,” DiMarco said.
For more on the WLJC visit its Facebook page by searching “Williams Lake Judo Club.”
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Nomination Forms are available at: The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin and Save On Foods Also available at www.williamslakechamber.com Thank You To The Media Sponsors: The Wolf and The Rush, Progressive Printers, The Williams Lake Tribune and Weekend Advisor. The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce “The Voice of Business” reminds you to work, stay and play in the Cariboo.
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Williams Lake novice Teal Steel showed their mettle Jan. 17-19 at a Merritt novice hockey tournament. Teal Steel played four round-robin games winning two, tying one and losing one. “For many on the team it was their first tournament — a lot of excitement,” said team manager Elisabeth Pocock. “The last game was a nail biter back and forth where they tied 9-9. “The kids all had a great time with each other.”
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Williams Lake novice Teal Steel had a successful tournament in Merritt Jan. 17-19, picking up some valuable experience.
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The novice Williams Lake Smashing Pumpkins team of (back from left) coach Lindsey Wood, Kevin Bursinger, Mikayla Bremner, Ajay Virk, Hayden French, assistant coach Randy Riplinger, (middle from left) Kaleb Bremner, Brady Wood, Jacob Worthington, Jackson Altwasser, Daelin Riplinger, Bobbi Gilbert and (front) Logan Elzinga were victorious at a recent tournament in Clearwater.
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Watch for Ready, Set, Learn beginning next month at your local elementary school. Ready, Set, Learn is an opportunity for preschoolers and their parent/caregiver to visit their future school for fun activities and tips on early learning. Starting in February, guest speakers will attend StrongStart Centres and playgroups to discuss early childhood development. For details contact the school, call 250-398-3839 or go to www.sd27.bc.ca. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)
Residential & Commercial Renovations & Construction Mike Fraser, president and general contractor of Newcombe Construction is a fully licensed and insured journeyman carpenter with more than twenty years’ experience, specializing in residential renovations and construction. He takes the time to meet with every customer, understand their needs and develop a complete and thorough estimate, so there are no surprises for customers at the end of the job. Newcombe Construction has been in business in Prince George since 1975 and we can handle projects of any size… from one room renovations to large residential renovations and construction, decks and landscaping!! Spring is around the corner... now is the perfect time to complete those home renovations you have been dreaming about and turn your ideas into reality!!!!
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Chiropractic Associates and Health Center is excited to open its new doors this week! After purchasing the landmark Haines OfficeWorld Building (across from Red Shred’s), Dr James Rowse, Dr. Sheila Boehm and Registered Massage Therapist Chris Reese, have worked
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#147A North 1st Avenue (across from the Tribune)
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MONDAY
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Craft Day- Everyone Welcome! Salvation Army 1:00 pm (Children must bring a parent)
CLOSED
17 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Alexis Creek School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Craft Day- Everyone Welcome! Salvation Army 1:00 pm (Children must bring a parent)
24 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Alexis Creek School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Craft Day- Everyone Welcome! Salvation Army 1:00 pm (Children must bring a parent)
4 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School Rhyme & Roll CCRR Boardroom 10:30 - 11:30 am
11 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School Rhyme & Roll CCRR Boardroom 10:30 - 11:30 am
18 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School Rhyme & Roll CCRR Boardroom 10:30 - 11:30 am
25 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School Rhyme & Roll CCRR Boardroom 10:30 - 11:30 am
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School
7 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School
All Ages Story Time (children under 3 must bring a parent) Public Library - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School
14 StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School
All Ages Story Time (children under 3 must bring a parent) Public Library - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
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Strong Start Centres are Closed
Pro-D Day StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School
All Ages Story Time (children under 3 must bring a parent) Public Library - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview and 150 Mile School
All Ages Story Time (children under 3 must bring a parent) Public Library - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe and Cataline School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School
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Playgroup Chilcotin Road School 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Playgroup Chilcotin Road School 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Playgroup Chilcotin Road School 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Playgroup Chilcotin Road School 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Children ages 4 and up can have fun making a cute little Love Bug to decorate the house! All it takes is a toilet paper roll, some paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, and markers. Bugs sure don’t come much cuter than this!
THURSDAY
in Williams Lake
StrongStart Early Learning 26 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Horsefly School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Toddlers Too (Caregiver’s & Toddlers drop-in) Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 am Baby & Me Drop In Public Library 11:15 - 11:40 am Playgroup Nesika School 10:00 am-11:30 am
StrongStart Early Learning 19 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Horsefly School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Toddlers Too (Caregiver’s & Toddlers drop-in) Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 am Baby & Me Drop In Public Library 11:15 - 11:40 am Playgroup Nesika School 10:00 am-11:30 am
StrongStart Early Learning 12 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Horsefly School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Toddlers Too (Caregiver’s & Toddlers drop-in) Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 am Baby & Me Drop In Public Library 11:15 - 11:40 am Playgroup Nesika School 10:00 am-11:30 am
StrongStart Early Learning 5 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Horsefly School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School Toddlers Too (Caregiver’s & Toddlers drop-in) Public Library 10:30 - 11:00 am Baby & Me Drop In Public Library 11:15 - 11:40 am Playgroup Nesika School 10:00 am-11:30 am
Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex Sponsored by Surplus Herby’s
Sunday, February 2, 2014
FREE PUBLIC & FAMILY SKATE
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY Early Childhood Activities SUNDAY
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StrongStart Early Learning 0 to 5 years - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Marie Sharpe, Cataline and Alexis Creek School 0 to 5 years - 8:30 am to 11:30 am Mountview School
Prenatal Breastfeeding 250-302-5000 StrongStart 250-398-3839 Baby & Me 250-392-3630 Toddlers Too 250-392-3630 All Ages Story Time 250-392-6360 Rhyme & Roll 250-392-4118 Tumble & Play 250-398-7665
February 24 Love
February 17 Friendship
Positive Action Words of the Week: for the week of February 3 Actions 23 February 10 Feelings
Interior Health 250-302-5030
Lift the Lip Clinic February 4, 2014 15
Click on the right hand side on TumbleBooks and then pick a book to listen to and watch. Later, play the corresponding game and find out how much you remember from the story.
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Ready, Set, Learn is an opportunity for preschoolers and their parent/caregiver to visit their future school for fun activities and tips on early learning. Call your local school or 250-398-3839 for details
CONTACT NUMBERS:
SATURDAY
CCRR Memberships are only $30 per year for toy, book and equipment lending!
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In collaboration with Success by 68 and Children First, the Early Childhood Development Network (ECDN) is hoping to raise awareness of the importance of developmental screening of preschoolers. A rack card has been produced that encourages parents of 3 year olds to seek out a simple questionnaire they can complete on their own or with assistance. Depending on where they go for the screening tool,18 they will receive either the Ages & Stages questionnaire or the Nipissing questionnaire. You can get a simple questionnaire from your early learning and care provider including: StrongStart, Public Health, Child Development Centre (CDC), Pregnancy Outreach Program, Child Care Resouce & Referral (CCRR), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), Preschools, Denisiqi & Cariboo Friendship Society. 22
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Call the Health Unit 250-302-5000
Friday February 21 PRO-D DAY SPECIAL EVENT at the Library 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm COME OUT AND WATCH “Ice Age: Continental Drift” RATED PG
Tribune Weekend Advisor Friday, January 31, 2014
Lynn Lipp • 250-620-3310 6250 Lemon Lake Road • lynns-bbb.ca
Horsefly Happenings
E LY S I A R E S O R T O N Q U E S N E L L A K E Experience Elysia Resort and Lodge, the only full service getaway destination on Quesnel Lake
Come out for a Day or a WeekenD Stay!
Phone
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fax 250.243.2433
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Brown-John Enterprises Custom Milling and Gravel • TESTED WASHED DRAINROCK • SEPTIC SAND • ROAD MULCH • RIP RAP • CUSTOM GRADED DOUGLAS FIR TIMBERS AND CEDAR PRODUCTS CONTACT DIANNA 250.620.0026
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Suzanne’s Salon Full Service Hair Salon For the Whole Family Haircuts ~ Perms ~ Colors
Suzanne Englund Hairstylist
250-620-3575 Open Tuesday ~ Saturday
HORSEFLY SERVICE Best Pizza in Tire Change Over Special
• Boat Gas • Tire Repairs • Propane and Auto Propane Open 7 Days A Week 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Frank and Carla 250-620-3447 • 5753 Horsefly Rd. www.horseflyservice.ca
Leading Edge Wood Products
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•Siding •Flooring •Panelling •Roof Decking •Beams and Timbers
CUSTOMER SERVICES: •Sawing •Planing •Profiling•Kiln Drying Email: info@leadingedgewoodproducts.ca www.leadingedgewoodproducts.ca 5622 Horsefly Lake Road, Horsefly
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CUSTOM MEAT CUTTING Specializing in Sausages •
Franz & Sylvia Laffer 250-620-3339
By Dianna MacQueen
Already one month into 2014! Oh, I am looking so forward to spring! I have seen lots of birds around lately, coming down to take a peek to see if I have any food out for them on my front deck. Or do you think it’s maybe a sign of winter coming to an end? (Yippee I hope so!). I have been gone a whole year now from the Anvil Pub and the time has gone by so fast! Crystal Barter is doing an amazing job with the pub! They have done some great new front end renovations, putting in the new cement and wheelchair accessible ramp later. The pub is always such a fun place to go, with the beautiful fire place, the 3 televisions to watch, and they even have internet! They have 2 Texas Holdems, usually every month, and have Crib Night on Wednesday in the fall, winter, and spring. Crystal hosts special events for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, follies, and other events that happen out here in Horsefly. She will create a special menu for your event or set you up with an amazing buffet! Over the summer months they host patio BBQs and welcome you to play in a game of horseshoes. They have free pool and darts on Thursdays if you wish to play! Crystal’s father, Roy Barter and Susan Cawley, have Gravel Creek Hayrides, Crystal has had them come out and do some Hayrides at the Pub when there have been special events hap-
• cutting and wrapping • various kinds of sausage •
Lemon Lake Mechanical
Automotive Repair Service Owner/Operator
Chad Peterson Certified Mechanic
250-620-3777 6264 Lemon Lake Road (Second Right past Horsefly Nursery)
Cariboo Country Inn Horsefly Lake
www.CaribooCountryInn.com phone (250) 620-3434
Double C Ranch
Horsefly Hardware
From left to right staff at the Anvil Pub Laurel Reynolds, Owner Crystal Barter, Judy MacLeod and Maureen Chappell • Plumbing, electrical & construction needs pening around Horsefly. ter Hannah Barter, also • Quality gifts, logo clothing and collectables So if you are interested Judy MacLeod, Maureen • Fishing, hunting and camping supplies in checking out the hay- Chappell & Laurel • Authorized Dealer: rides just talk to Crystal Reynolds, I have also seen Tru Serv Canada about it! her Mom and Aunt out 250-620-3338 Hi Pro Feeds 3044 Boswell Street Do you like hamburg- to help many times too! General Paints Box 276, Horsefly, BC ers? Well if you do, you In February some of hflyhardware@bcwireless.com have to come out and the special events will have an Anvil Burger on include Texas Holdem on Wednesdays. They have a the 8th & 22nd, Open 6 oz. burger with cheese, Mic night on Saturday lettuce, tomato, onion, 22nd, Chinese Dinner pickle, and your choice of on the 8th, and don’t homemade fries or potato forget your sweetie for salad for only $7.50 (way Valentines Day, on Friday better deal and burger February 14th, there will than the 2 can dine for be Steak and Prawns or $15.99 if you know what Seafood Stuffed Chicken, I mean). with a starter salad & desOn Fridays Crystal sert! Reserve your table and her staff serve up for dinner today with Steak and Prawns for Crystal at 250-620-3323 $16.95 & if you reserve or e-mail anvilpub@ early you get a tenderloin xplornet.ca don’t be disLinda Bartsch steak (yummy). appointed call today!!! & Michelle Wong Over this past year Congratulations on Crystal has had live your year Crystal, keep up email bands, karaoke & open the great work! It is always land@horseflyrealty.ca mic night at least once a pleasure to stop in for website a month. Crystal pulls dinner and some fun! www.horseflyrealty.ca off all these great events Lots of other things with some amazing staff, starting to happen out one of them is her daugh- here in Horsefly now that Phone 250-620-3440 • Res 250-620-3350 • Fax 250-620-3454 winter is coming to a close! SAWS, the seniors group Great Food. Lots of Fun. Join Uslotsat the Anvil! is planning of events over the next few months, • Daily Drink and JOIN USa FOR I hear they are having Food Specials lunch on the 11th. I will • Let Us Host Your keep you all posted on the Happenings out here Special Event! in Horsefly. • Friendly Staff So until next month, Twice Cheers Dianna. A Month Pick up your Monthly Event Calendar Today! 5639 Horsefly Road • 250-620-3323
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The The Quadra Island is custom designed as a retirement home in a west coast setting. This handcrafted timber frame has many features we’d like to draw your attention to when looking at this plan. ~ For retirement living all the key living requirements are on the main floor. The walls are custom built solid wood (Douglas fir) panels. 2x6 framed walls or S|Ps could be substituted for the solid wood panels. The timber roof uses a principle rafter system with perlins rather than common rafters which improves the building envelope while allowing a thick roof build-up that looks thinner than it is. The front deck has a glass roof allowing full enjoyment of the westcoast weather. The timberwork on all exposed decks is capped with a waterproof membrane (armour guard or steel flashing). Large braces are used to cantilever portions of the deck to minimize foundation work required. The basement is constructed from insulated concrete forms which for a remote location help limit the concrete required and no forms have to be rented. Energy efficiency also exceeds traditional basements. The masonry fireplace is double sided allowing enjoyment of the fire in the bedroom and the living room. The open loft could be an office or bedroom and has full views through the glass and timber gables. The workshop in the basement has its own access to the covered storage area under the deck so messy items don’t need to be carried through the rec room. ~ A cold room in the basement provides for storage of produce.
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Deluxe Executive “ No Step” 2 Story, plus full walkout basement. Total sq ft all 3 floors is 2964 sq ft. This home is situated among one of Williams Lake’s most desirable and private neighborhoods. Quality construction throughout. Travelers 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. This is not your typical builders spec home! This is a full custom home. This is the last available lot in this very private cul-de-sac.
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Windsor Plywood So Much More Than A Plywood Store! We specialize in unique or hard to source finishing items for your home’s interior and exterior
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Margaret Alice Singleton of Williams Lake, BC and longtime resident of the 100 Mile area, passed away January 18, 2014 in Williams Lake, BC, at the age of 99. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 100 Mile House, BC, with reception tea to follow downstairs. Reverend Keith Dobyns officiating. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100
It is with great sadness that the family of Roop Parmar announces her sudden passing on January 24, 2014 at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital. There will be a time of viewing and paying respects from 5-7pm Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Compassionate Care Funerals, Williams Lake. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Compassionate Care Chapel, Williams Lake, and Cremation at Five Rivers Cremation Centre at 11:00 am. Final prayers for Roop and services will be at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple at about noon. A vegetarian lunch will be provided at the temple following the service. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with all arrangements. 250-392-3336
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With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of William (Bill) David Schultz, a caring man of strength and dignity, who passed away in Williams Lake on Thursday, Jan 23, 2014 at the age of 82. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Derrick Cameron officiating. Donations can be made to the charity of choice in memory of Bill. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100
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It is with great sadness we announce Ron`s sudden passing. He is survived by his loving family: wife Diane, mother June Bliss, sister Lorraine Hartgerink (Darrell), niece Trista, nephew Robert. step-children Carrie HarlowEdey and Randy Harlow, step-grandchildren Agatha, Corey and Kyle, great-grandchildren Josh, Brian, Mathew, Brooklyn and Lucius. Celebration of Life to be held February 1st, 2014 1:00 pm at the Elks Hall with Dave Whitwell as M/C.
Trucker’s Parade
11:00 am commencing at Westline’s yard, 4605 McRae St.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100
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Denisiqi Services Society
For further details call: Stella Stump Denisiqi Services Society 250-392-6500 ext 241 email: stella@denisiqi.org
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Flora McDonald Sandness January 11, 1917- January 27, 2014
It is with great sadness that the family of Flora (Flo) McDonald Sandness, age 97, announces her peaceful passing on January 27, 2014 in Williams Lake, B.C. Flora moved to Deni House two years ago. A special thank you to all the Deni House staff for being so loving and caring, making her time here very happy. Flora is survived by her daughter Sue (Dennis) Beebe. She will be laid to rest at Ocean View Cemetery in Burnaby. Rest in peace, Mom. We will always love and miss you. Laprairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Gertrud “Gigi’ Sturm-Krumsiek of Horsefly passed away while visiting her daughter in Germany. Her year-long battle with cancer ended on December 8, 2013 at the age of 62. Gigi was laid to rest in a green burial forest in Bredenbeck, Germany, just 700m from the home she had once lived in. This is part of the forest she and her husband Rainer regularly used for long walks and visited with the children in fall to gather acorns. Gigi was born in OsnabrĂźck on April 18, 1951, the oldest of five children. She graduated from high school and then went on to college and worked as a doctor’s assistant. On October 1, 1986 Gigi married Rainer in Bredenbeck, Germany. Together they ran a successful landscaping business until they emigrated to Canada in 1993, together with their children Florian, Inga and Arne. They first settled in Kelowna where they continued with their landscaping business. Two years later, they found their dream property in Horsefly, 2200 acres of beautiful pasture and forest. Here, with much hard work, they built the certified organic Big Bear Ranch, raising cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens. Certified since 2004, the Ranch continues to serve regular customers both locally and on the Lower Mainland. Gigi put many hours into community service here in Horsefly, as President of the Fall Fair committee since 2005, and as a committee member for some years before that. Although ranch life consumed most of her days, she always found time to help her friends and neighbours with their projects. Gigi’s loves were her children, her garden and her Icelandic horses. She won many ribbons at the Fall Fair each year, especially in the vegetable, flower-arrangement and baking categories. Her unique style of breadmaking lives on in Horsefly today. Big Bear Ranch will never be the same without her contagious laughter and her warm hospitality. Her house was always open to friends and visitors from all over the world. Gigi is survived by her loving husband Rainer, her son Florian with his wife Stefanie, her daughter Inga with her partner Arne, her son Arne and his partner Maureen. She is very much missed by her many friends here in the town she called home, Horsefly.
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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice). Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
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PART TIME BOOKKEEPER Required Immediately
Knowledge of basic accounting principals is necessary. Must be able to work in a busy team oriented environment. Competitive wage relative to qualifications. Drop off resume to: New Waves Pool & Spa, 74 Broadway Avenue North
Career Opportunities
is now accepting applications for part-time personnel. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please apply in person to Tammy, Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm
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READY to be your own boss? Established fencing company with top quality equipment and excellent history is for sale. Owner is retiring and will show you how it’s done. Buy it as a going concern for $250,000 neg. 250-296-3318
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking LOG HAULERS Attention Truckers! Wildrose Logging Company is seeking Log Haulers! Drivers needed for company owned trucks and sub-contract trucks . We offer competitive wages and rates and always put your safety first! Please forward your resume or company information with a current drivers abstract to hr@isley.ca or fax to 780-532-1250
Help Wanted
OFFICE PERSON REQUIRED FULL TIME
Excellent computer skills required (including Excel), must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, have great people skills and phone manners. Applicant must be able to lift heavy items and be a positive team player. Must be willing to learn many aspects of the business and willing to learn new tasks. Please submit resume c/o Williams Lake Tribune Box #713 188 North 1st Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8
Coming Events
Come and work for the oldest, most respected private postsecondary trainer in BC! At Sprott Shaw College, we train and prepare our students for a meaningful career. As part of our campus team, you will contribute to that success! Our 100 Mile house satellite campus is recruiting for a dynamic individual to instruct in our Health Care Assistant program, both classroom and clinical. You must be registered with the Care Aide Association or be a LPN, RN or RPN. A minimum of 2 years’ full-time occupational experience or 10 years’ demonstrated experience in the Äeld of study is required. Email cover letter and resume to: zolag@sprottshaw.com
Call a Tribune advertising consultant today! MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR / PLANNER Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and efficient SPF dimension Sawmill and Planermill facility at Strathnaver, 75 km south of Prince George, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.dunkleylumber.com.
Key responsibilities include contingency planning, working closely with the Purchaser to maintain operational and mechanical supplies and spare parts, establishing and maintaining corrective, reparative and preventative maintenance programs, as well as supervising maintenance employees. Weekend work will be required. The successful candidate will possess the following technical skills and experience: • Journeyman certification as a Millwright or relevant experience • substantial supervisory and/or maintenance planning experience • effective leadership skills with the ability to manage a team • exceptional inter-personal and communication skills • outstanding problem solving and root cause analysis skills • strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on projects concurrently and under time constraints • a strong commitment to safety. This position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits program. If you possess the noted qualifications and are interested in joining Dunkley Lumber, please submit your resume via fax or email to the attention of:
SAWMILL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and efficient SPF dimension Sawmill and Planermill facility at Strathnaver, 75 km south of Prince George, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. To find out more about us, please visit our website at www. dunkleylumber.com. We currently have an opening for a Sawmill Production Supervisor. We are looking for someone who is motivated, takes pride helping others achieve their best and is very safety conscious. The ideal applicant will have supervisory experience in a sawmill environment, outstanding leadership and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities and strong mechanical and technical capabilities. This position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits program. If you possess the noted qualifications and are interested in joining Dunkley Lumber, please submit your resume via fax or email to the attention of: Personnel Coordinator Fax: (250) 998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Coming Events
Coming Events
Ag & Hort Leap 2014 A Conference for Agriculture and Horticulture Learn, Grow, Network... Poultry, Bee Keeping, Root Cellars, Urban Growing, Pigs, Cows, Pasture Management, Soil types, Help for New Farmers, Sheep, Wool and Spinning and lots more Saturday and Sunday February 8th & 9th, 2014 College of New Caledonia, 100 Campus Way, Quesnel, BC Registration open until February 4th, 2014 For full information, e-mail aghortleap@live.com or see farmed.ca Call Community Futures North Cariboo at 250-992-2322
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service design sales Highlands Irrigation Ltd. Williams Lake 250.392.2321 1.800.665.5909 www.thewaterpeople.com Irrigating BC and the Yukon since 1974
C & Ski Small Engines Sales and Service of All Small Engine and Marine Equipment
Colin Stevens 25 years experience
• 2 stroke crankshaft rebuilding • Cylinder boring • Buy and sell used equipment all makes and models • Many parts - new and used available • Dealer for Motovan, Kimpex, Trans Can Imports, Western Marine and many more • Warranty Contractor for Sears
250-296-3380
3616 Stanchfield Road - 15 mins up Horsefly Road candski@xplornet.ca
Personnel Coordinator
Brad Huston
Fax: (250) 998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com
• Small Appliance Recycling Depot • E-Waste Electronic Recycling Center
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
250-982-2611
Soda Creek Indian Band Communications and Planning Coordinator JOB SUMMARY The Communications and Planning Coordinator contributes to the overall success of the organization by coordinating and delivering information to community members about the Soda Creek Indian Band (“Xat’sull”), its operations and treaty negotiations. Supporting the Treaty Department in preparing the community for a post-Treaty self-governing environment QUALIFICATIONS • Diploma or Certificates in: Communications, Public Relations or Planning or a combination of relevant education and experience • Proficiency in the use of computer programs for word processing, powerpoint, databases, spreadsheets, email and the internet, to the intermediate level (capable of using a large number of functions and feel confident using the program) • Excellent writing and research skills. • Must have strong administrative, organizational and communication skills • Strong presentation skills and the ability to facilitate group discussions • Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture Experience: • One year working with various types media or communication systems or communications platforms • One to two years working in a related capacity to support Community Planning and or Treaty TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week. APPLICATION DEADLINE Soda Creek Indian Band Application Form is required with your cover letter and resume by January 31, 2014. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only candidates that are eligible for an interview will be contacted. To obtain a copy of this job description and application, please visit www.xatsull.com. HOW TO APPLY Resumes can be mailed or emailed or delivered by hand to: Gordon Keener, Treaty Manager Soda Creek Indian Band 3405 Mountain House Rd. Williams Lake, BC V2G 5L5 Email: g.keener@xatsull.com Or by fax to: 250-989-2300 By 4pm – Thursday January 31, 2014 Only those selected for interview will be contacted
Daily service to Quesnel Wednesday & Friday to Bella Coola In-Town Deliveries
Bella Coola
250-392-7567 Williams Lake
405 Mackenzie Avenue South, Williams Lake
Fax 250-392-5440 • www.beelinecourier.ca
COMPUTER SERVICES • Software & Hardware Installation • Computer & Router Set Up • General Computer Help
Gilles Mailhiot
250.392.7629
Email: gilles_mailhiot@hotmail.com
FOR ALL YOUR AUTO REPAIRS Serving the Cariboo since 1981
Government Inspections Shuttle Service
STAN POGUE
Licensed Technician
Tuesday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
A.R.S. Enterprises Ltd 1075 N. Mackenzie Ave.
Phone 250-392-3522 • Fax 250-392-3548
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Advertising Consultant
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Employment
Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Hospitality
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FRONT DESK CLERK
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
Must be honest, bondable, very hard working and able to perform many tasks such as laundry and ironing.
MATURE COUPLE REQUIRED
For busy apartment building. This is a live-in position that requires full time attendants. Must be honest, reliable, able to organize staff and keep excellent financial records. Must have own transportation, be selfstarters, able to perfrom minor maintenance issues and have an excellent outgoing personality. Email resume to wlrental@shaw.ca or call 250-305-0446
JANITOR REQUIRED
Looking for a very organized individual with a great personality and excellent cleaning skills. Must be a self-starter and have great organizational skills. Transportation is required.
GENERAL HANDYMAN
Successful applicant must have a wide range of skills. - Gyprocing -Basic Plumbing -General Repair and Maintenance Successful appilicant must be bondable and have excellent public relation skills. Transportation is a must and require own tools. Call Darcy 250-302-9108 or email darcywl@shaw.ca
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Successful applicant must have the following qualifications: • Quickbooks experience • Able to perform under pressure • Excellent organization and communication skills • Able to work efficiently and be a self starter Must have own transportation.
Full & part time positions available. Bondable. Experience preferred. Competitive wages. Apply in person to 1405 Cariboo Hwy. 250-392-5334
Drummond Lodge Motel
Experienced Full Time Cooks Wanted Wages dependent on experience. Medical & dental benefits. Apply in person with resume at 177 Yorston Street NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Local electrical wholesaler in Quesnel requires self motivated, experienced, professional, hard working person with valid drivers licence. For inside sales / warehouse position with room for advancement. Salary based on experience. Please forward your resume & drivers abstract to Adam at 1275 Cariboo Hwy 97 North in Quesnel B.C. V2J 2Y or Email: adam.daly@nedco.ca
Woodland Jewellers
Special Gifts for Special People since 1933
OFFICE MANAGER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Woodland Jewellers is looking for a full-time/part-time person to fill the position of Office Manager. This position requires a person with strong organizational skills, is self -motivated and has good people skills both with customers and other staff. The job entails managing and tracking repairs, office inventory control, data entry, assisting customers and taking inventory at year end. The applicant would be required to answer phones, deal with special orders, meet deadlines and work with a computerized Point of Sale. Bring your resume in person to 150 Oliver Street, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Application Cut-off date: Feb 7, 2014
The Cashier Supervisor helps to create an enjoyable customer shopping experience by ensuring that the checkout and customer service areas are staffed with friendly, informed staff and operate efficiently. Cashier scheduling, technical troubleshooting and monitoring customer traffic flow at the front of the store are key aspects of this position. Apply at customer service or email to Brigitte Mbanga brigitte.ctc438@gmail.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) On-call Teacher Assistants are required to work in schools in and around Williams Lake and the 100 Mile House areas. Applications are invited from candidates who have successfully completed a recognized Teacher Assistant course or who are currently enrolled in a recognized program. As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to comply with the Criminal Records Review Act. Please complete a “General Application for Permanent Employment” or “Application for Posting”, (available on-line and from the Board Office or school offices), and return it along with a comprehensive resume which includes three current work-related references, to Carla McIvor, Human Resources Officer, as soon as possible but no later than February 15, 2014. You may submit your documentation via email to carla.mcivor@sd27.bc.ca or via fax to 250-392-4625 or drop off at the Williams Lake Administration Office at 350 North Second Avenue in Williams Lake. PLEASE NOTE: The application form is available from the District Website: www.sd27.bc.ca. If you choose, you may complete the application form on line and e-mail as an attachment to along with your resume to carla.mcivor@sd27.bc.ca
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LASER CLINIC
• Soften lines around the mouth • Volume lift and cheek enhancement • Botox Cosmetic and Juvéderm ~ Terrific Alone. Better Together
For a new younger you Dr. J.D. Neufeld • 250-392-7227 • 402 Borland St cariboolaserclinic@gmail.com
We thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Veterinary House Calls and Mobile Services
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.
Dr. Carolyn Walsh
SMALL AND LARGE ANIMALS
wlakemobilevet.com Chinook Veterinary Services chinookvet@gmail.com
Pregnancy Outreach Program Pregnancy Outreach Worker –Full Time
Job Title:
Support Outreach Worker
Job Purpose: To teach and model positive health practices by teaching, demonstrating, and monitoring pregnant women, newborn infants, mothers, and families who are considered to be high risk. Education, Training, and Experience 1. Education and/or one to three years of experience in related field 2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in paraprofessional counselling 3. Knowledge of the group process and facilitation skills 4. Must submit to a criminal record check 5. Computer Knowledge an asset 6. Knowledge and experience in working with the local First Nation Culture Closing Date: February 3, 2014
250.267.7654
MIND PATH HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Ortiz - RDH, M.H., C.Cht Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
WHO WOULD YOU BE IF YOU COULD ONLY CHANGE YOUR MIND? Weight Loss • Reduce Anxiety Reduce Depression Increase Self Confidence Increase Self Esteem Believe in the Power of your own mind!
778-412-9199
Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
Hours of work: 30 hours/week Pay: $17.84 per hour
The Independent Living Worker will provide crisis intervention, support, mentoring and advocacy services to youth in care referred by the Ministry for Children and Family Development to the “Transitions to Independence” Program.
Qualifications • • • •
Diploma in Human Service or equivalent education Minimum 2 years’ experience working with at-risk youth Skilled at responding to crisis situations Ability to provide advice and counsel based on client’s need • Adept at developing cooperative relationships with youth and community professionals • Willing to obtain a Class 4 Drivers license • Providing support to other Boys and Girls Club Programs
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) We are currently seeking on-call Bus Drivers for the Williams Lake area. Applications are invited from candidates who have a valid B.C. Driver’s license, Class 2 with air endorsement. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of performing all assigned duties. A Driver’s Abstract will also be required. An orientation and School District No. 27 road test will be provided to successful applicants.
Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 pm Monday, February 3rd.
As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to comply with the Criminal Records Review Act.
Matt Neufeld Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake & District 51 South 4th Avenue Fax 250-392-5743; Phone 250-392-5730 By email: execdir@bgcwilliamslake.com
Please complete a “General Application for Permanent Employment” or “Application for Posting”, (available on-line and from the Board Office or school offices), and return it along with a comprehensive resume which includes three current work-related references, and your Driver’s Abstract, to the Assistant Manager of Transportation, Tony Poole as soon as possible but no later than February 15, 2014. You may submit your documentation via email to tony.poole@sd27. bc.ca or via fax to 250-392-2202 or in person to the Williams Lake Maintenance Office at 765 North Second Avenue in Williams Lake.
Candidates must contact Matt Neufeld for a more detailed job description. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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We thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.
Williams Lake
Michelle (Ball) LaPlace
To apply, or for complete job description, see the Cariboo Friendship Society, 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC
Independent Living Worker
Help Wanted Cashier Supervisor
Help Wanted
CARIBOO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
Please send resume to wlrental@shaw.ca or fax 250-305-0446
Full time and part time kitchen & front counter attendants required. Must be available for all shifts including weekends. Apply in person at the highway location or online at www.aw.ca
Help Wanted
Evening appointments available!
Master Colorist Texture Specialist 20 years experience Former Educator for ISO, L’Oréal Professional and Surrey College Open Monday - Saturday
Country Cottage Hairstyling 250-398-STYL • 250-398-7895 • 250 Barnard St.
Lindsay Satchell
IAT, ILE-HIS, BC-HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist
For All Your Hearing Needs Atwood/Yorston Medical Clinic Ph: 250-392-2922 Lower Level Fax: 250-392-2947 145 South 4th Avenue Toll Free: 1-866-327-8678
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Employment
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Services
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
Trades, Technical
Computer Services
Antiques / Vintage
$100 & Under
Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has an immediate opening for a TJ Heavy Duty Mechanic in Dease Lake, BC
Do you want to learn how to use a computer, create documents, or navigate the internet? Experienced [20 years] computer operator can teach you the basics and more at your home or business, 7 days/week. $20.00/hour (250)398-0580
You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are preferred. This position offers excellent benefits and allowances.
Medical/Dental
Trades, Technical • Certified Utility Arborist’s • Certified Arborist’s • Utility Tree Trimmer’s • Utility Tree Worker’s • Labourers
Quad L Enterprises, a vegetation maintenance co. with work locations in Alberta and BC, is looking to fill the above positions. We offer: • Competitive Compensation • Company Benefits • Excellent Health and Safety Program Please submit resumes with drivers abstract to: hr@isley.ca or Fax: (1)-(780)532-1250
Lakes District Maintenance
Ltd. has an immediate opening
for a Mechanical Manager in Dease Lake, BC
As part of our management team in our Stikine area, you are responsible for supervising and directing a team of mechanics to maintain our fleet of plow trucks & equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop & equipment priorities, and manage shop & inventory schedules to meet those priorities. You have previous experience in a similar role, managing employees and budgets. You
are able to manage and plan effectively with tight deadlines and under pressure.
Recycling RECYCLING
Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930
Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts. Will p/u, will pay cash! Phone 250-398-0672
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Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. “2013 hay available.” Phone early a.m. & evenings. Deliveries available (250)398-2805
Marine Technician
Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
Fox Mtn Ranch. Round/580 lbs bales, Alf/Grass/Med/1000 lbs. 3’x3’x8’ Alf/Grass. Cell 1(250)305-9931 Hay for sale. Small square bales. $5.00 Phone: (250)2976265 or (250)398-8583
Pets Adorable Bichon/Maltese puppies non shedding, have shots, ready to go Jan 25. $450.00 Call evenings or weekends (250)398-2223
Services
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Poultry 2 Vintage Turkeys, both male, all white, 9 months old. (250)398-2238
Trades, Technical
Westline Harvesting Ltd. requires an experienced Heavy Duty Field Mechanic and a Button Top Loaderman for full time work in our Williams Lake area. Westline provides stable, consistent, long term employment. The positions require staying in a logging camp. We pay industry competitive wages, and provide an extended health care plan, dental plan, disability insurance, life insurance and a registered pension plan package. Interested applicants should fax their resume to 250-392-2836, email their resume to troy@clusko.com or drop their resume off in person at 4605 McRae Street in Williams Lake.
Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to: careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For details on these positions and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers
BOUTIQUE Buy • Sell • Trade New & Used Quality Furniture
64 N. Broadway 250.398.5649
Appliances RECONDITIONED Washer/dryers, electric stoves, etc. 6 Month Guarantee Will deliver in town 250-305-6344 days 250-392-7064 evenings
$100 & Under 51” Toshiba Projection TV. Excellent condition. $95.00 (250)398-8404 International Series - Natural Gas Stove. $30. (250)3057927 Pushbar/Brush guard to fit 1998 GMC S10, like new. $50.00 (250)398-8404
$200 & Under
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$300 & Under Small 2 drop leaf Oak finish round table. $225 (250)3053367
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confidential 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. (250)791-6369 (250)392-3810
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT $2.19
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
BEST SELECTION • BEST PRICE • BEST SERVICE
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AND TRAILER SALES
250-392-7515
1115 North Mackenzie Ave. Williams Lake
Custom Home Theatre Design & Installation
Brandon
Create the ultimate entertainment experience in your home with home theatre systems and multi-media rooms. Our skilled professionals will design and install complete, dedicated private home theatre systems that complement and enhance the aesthetic demands of your home. From screen to furniture, Audio Video Unlimited will help your family enjoy must-see TV and movies.
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
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FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS
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We offer a competitive compensation package including full health, dental and company RRSP contributions. If this interests you, please submit a cover letter and resume to dchandler@gwequipment.com.
Workplace Level 1 Transportation Endorsement Pediatric Courses Automated External Defibrillator C.P.R. All Levels Advanced Level 3
Where Employers Meet Employees! Call 1-855-678-7833
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Group Rates Available BOOK NOW
250-296-4161
www.cariboofirstaid.com Email: cariboofirstaid@live.ca Located at the Pioneer Complex
Committed to training excellence!
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Past and present customers please stop by to say hi.
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CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST”
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Open Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm Sat: 9am-5pm DL#30676 550 North 11th Ave
E.M.P. Instructor/Trainer/Evaluator Registered Training Agency for Worksafe BC
SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
Great West Equipment has an exciting and rewarding position available for a mobile lube technician.
Merv Bond
Service Manager
Feb 24-Mar 11 Feb 21 & Mar 21 Feb 22 & Mar 22 or Mar 24-Apr 8 Training for
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED?
Do you have a heavy duty mechanical background or aptitude along with a history of strong customer sales and service?
Ben
250-392-7455
234 Borland St.
STARTING AT $3.99
Do you currently work in the automotive industry but are looking to make the jump into the heavy equipment industry?
today for more details.
250-392-2331
Firewood/Fuel Legally obtained firewood, Timber #A91272, True measured cord. (250)267-7950 Leave message
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
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Sofa & Chair, excellent quality. $200. Call Gene: (250)398-8874
SINGLE TO KING SIZE
Available are excellent remuneration and benefits, including housing and relocation assistance for the right person. We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.
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4900 sq.ft. of browsing space
We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.
FT Registered Dental Hygienist required. Please mail resume to: Dr. Mirko Pellizzari, 674 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J 2K8.
ANTIQUE
Twin size wooden bed with two drawers under. Mattress not included. $40.00 (250)3057927
Cathy Hoy-Poole
250-392-7185
Fax 250-392-4703 1-855-GO-4-CHEV Cell 250-267-2715 www.cariboogm.ca 370 S Mackenzie Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1C7 cathyhoypoole@cariboogm.ca DL#5683
PIZZA COOKS: Paracorp Enterprises Ltd. DBA Boston Pizza requires Pizza Cooks, $15/hr. The positions are full time for 40hours/week. Duties for cook include: Prepare and cook meals; Supervise kitchen helpers; Plan menus; Ensure quality of food; Monitor and order food supplies, Work with minimal supervision. Apply in person or mail at 285 Donald Road, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K4 or fax at 250-398-5600
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Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals
For Sale By Owner
Apartment Furnished
Misc for Rent
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
2 and 3 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617.
Likely BC - 4 bdrm/2 full bath crew or family house for rent. Oil furnace w/wood backup. Close to school and Mt. Polley Mine.$1,000/mo. incl. hydro, high speed internet and satellite tv. Call 1(250)790-2351
2-85 S 3rd Ave
1 AND 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED SUITES
Gorgeous Lake View On one acre, five bedroom, two bathrooms. Completely renovated. $175,000. (250)305-6154
FOR RENT
References Required
Various locations in town, suitable for short term rentals. Call 250-392-9171
2 bedroom suite 150 Mile $1500 includes utilities
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3 bedroom suite in 5plex $1000 includes utilities
Cottages / Cabins
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1 AND 2 BEDROOM SUITES
Downtown location. Walking distance to schools & shopping. Call 250-302-9108 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.williamslakeliving.com
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Maria Van Summeren you are the lucky winner of a Panago Pizza. Please contact the Tribune office by Wed, Feb. 5/14 to collect your gift certificate.
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Rentals
Big Lake Community Hall
Apt/Condo for Rent
Lakeshore setting, fully equipped kitchen, reasonable rates Weddings, Private Parties, etc.
250-243-0024
BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet. Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Laundry facility on site, no pets.
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1999 FIREFLY 3 cyl. 5 speed, Very good mechanical condition. 180,000 kms, 50 plus MPG. Has crack in windshield, needs nothing. Good commuter car. $1850. (250)303-0941
2001 Chev 2500 HD 4x4 6.6 Diesel, 6 spd, std. New GM transmission, recent work. 305,000kms. $8200. obo (250)305-8976
Assisted Living Suites Wheelchair accessible.
One bedroom and studio suites available. 55+, quiet, pet friendly, secure environment, laundry facilities, and many activities to choose from. To view call Laurette at 250-305-3318.
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Want to Rent Young German family with 3 kids, 1 dog & 2 cats is looking for a 3+ bdrm house to rent in the 150 Mile area. Please contact Maria or Rainer @ (250)296-4404
Suites, Lower 1bdrm., n/s, n/p, w/d. $600/mo. includes utilities, internet, satellite TV. Single person preferred. d/d req. Avail. March 1st 250-3927564 leave message. 3bdrm separate gas/electric heat N/P N/S fenced yard. Child Dev. Centre/Nesika Sch area. $700 +util. (250)3988182 Newly renovated 2bdrm daylight bsmt suite in nice area. Full kitchen, laundry facilities, separate entrance, off-street parking. Internet & utilities incl. No pets please. $850/mo. Avail February. (250)267-3813 after 4pm weekdays or any time weekends. Call or text.
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Auto Accessories/Parts Two 400 Ford motors, one has 70,000k & one is new. Plus Edelbrock Intakes. (250)392-3859
Cars - Domestic Like New 2007 Toyota Corolla. 4dr, 5spd, std trans, a/c. 72,000 kms. 4 extra tires (on rims) not winter driven for last 4 yrs. 1 owner. $10,500. Call 250-296-3531.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY SOIL AMENDMENT MATERIAL TO AGRICULTURAL LAND Fly ash originating from Atlantic Power Williams Lake Power Plant will be applied to farm land owned by Robert Swaan in the spring of 2014. •BLOCK A, DISTRICT LOT 3973, CARIBOO DISTRICT •LOT 1, DISTRICT LOT 3973, CARIBOO DISTRICT •BLOCK A, DISTRICT LOT 3974, CARIBOO DISTRICT •BLOCK C, DISTRICT LOT 3974, CARIBOO DISTRICT •S1/2, DISTRICT LOT 4521, CARIBOO DISTRICT •DISTRICT LOT 4522, CARIBOO DISTRICT The application of fly ash to farmland as a soil conditioner and nutrient source is regulated under the BC Code of Practice for Soil Amendments. A Land Application Plan developed by SYLVIS Environmental, was submitted to the Ministry of Environment January 2014. For further information please contact:
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Ten tasks that are worth the effort in 2014
The Better Business Bureau serving Mainland British Columbia is offering 10 strategies worth the effort in 2014. • Buying online. Check the seller history on sites like eBay. com, and know that you do not have any rights if the product is faulty or not exactly what you thought. Never wire money to a stranger, and be cautious of prices that are too good to be true. • Buying retail. Do comparison price shopping online and read the fine print (including return policy, terms and conditions, and privacy policy). • Buying big ticket items. If you are buying a car or new furniture, you may be getting a loan or into financing to pay for your item. Sign up for the shortest term length you can afford to keep your total interest lower. Remember, the longer term you have for a loan or financing, the more you’ll pay in interest. • Financial goal setting. Spend less than you earn. It may sound easy, but getting buried in debt is easy if you do not make a monthly budget and stick to it. Consider those little purchases that add up over a year and be willing to lose those little costly pleasures. • Take control of your data. Where you go online, what you search for is often being collected by the service you use. Get to know your privacy settings for things like Facebook and your search tool. Also, consider reducing your public Wi-Fi usage and make sure your logins are secure and encrypted (look for “https” in the address bar). • Create difficult passwords and unique accounts. Keep different login identities and passwords for all your networks. Mix upper and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a more secure password and do not use your email as your account login. • Use gift cards and prepaid credit cards within one month of receiving them. While there is consumer protection legislation in place regarding expire dates on gift cards, it is
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• Defuse sales pressure tactics. Keep control over the situation by using statements like, “I’d like some time to think about this. Tell me
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2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT Quad Cab 4X4 Hemi, Auto,
2 IN STOCK
Power Windows and Locks MSRP $41,440
28,388
$
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$
14095
bi/weekly
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2013 Dodge Ram SLT Quad Cab 4x4
2013 Dodge Dart SE
2013 Dodge Journey R/T AWD V6, Leather, Sunroof MSRP $38,210
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Hemi, Power Package MSRP $44,855
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13841
13827
195
14,980
$
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$
$
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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP
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99
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel
V6, Auto, PW, PDL MSRP $40,240
14008
135
19,995
Hemi, DVD, 7 Passenger MSRP $59,735
13664
13505
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30,950
$
$0 DOWN TAXES IN
199
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209
$
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bi/weekly
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