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The Town of Smithers is considering adding carriage homes to its housing landscape. At the regular Jan. 28 meeting, councillors agreed to investigate furthering the concept of allowing the small, detached units in Smithers, in the R-2 Low Density Residential zone. “I think overall, this is an idea there is a lot of appetite out there for,” said Mayor Taylor
Bachrach, who was attending the meeting from Vancouver via Skype. Carriage homes are classified as detached dwellings constructed as an accessory building to a singlefamily home. They are normally around 500 square feet with one or two bedrooms and typically accessible from a home’s rear lane. They are required to meet the same building standards as single-family homes. “Allowing carriage houses in Smithers provides
another option for homeowners to develop rental housing while at the same time supporting low-impact densification,” said Town of Smithers planner Alison Watson in her report to council. In Smithers, most R-2 properties are located on the older side of town, on the west side of Highway 16 and are serviced by alleys. Deputy Mayor Frank Wray, who was chairing the meeting, said he has been hearing lots of positive feedback on the idea
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but there seems to be some confusion surrounding the concept. “There’s a bit of a misunderstanding — council isn’t building housing,” Wray said following the meeting. “We’re just looking at allowing another different type of housing. It’s another way to increase the rental stock. This is just one piece of the puzzle for housing in Smithers.” Town staff were directed to put together a bylaw and Official Community
Plan amendments to bring forward around carriage homes to the next regular council meeting, Feb. 11. Public hearings are a legislated part of any zoning and OCP amendment process, and take place following the first and second reading of a bylaw. At the meeting, councillors raised concerns about parking, privacy and security, upkeep of alleyways and the location of sewer services. While laneway homes may increase the
rental pool in Smithers, councillors cautioned that this was not going to be a solution to the affordable housing crunch. “If we think we’re creating affordable housing, I think we’re somewhat kidding ourselves,” said councillor Charlie Northrup. “If these 500-square-foot-plus carriage homes are built properly, you’re looking at $100,000plus, your costs, taxes, maintenance, etc. These homes could easily be going for $1,000/ month.”
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Mark Anthony Lois was brutally beaten and left beside the Kispiox River on the Kispox Rodeo grounds last Thursday night. Both of his ankles were broken by an unknown number of attackers after he gave a group a requested ride to the rodeo grounds for money, which Louis does frequently. In the group were two men, who Louis wouldn’t name, but had testified against and recently been released from prison on charges of assault. Louis never suspected any ill intent until it was too late. “It wasn’t too long after we all got out of the vehicle that somebody pushed me down from behind,” Louis said. “I remember getting kicked. One of the people kicking me said I stole two months of his life and I got kicked hard in the head. “I think they were trying to kill me.” Louis lost consciousness and woke up on the bank of the Kispiox River. “I was naked from the waist down and couldn’t feel my legs,” Louis said. He remembers trying to stand and wondering why he wasn’t able to, but managed to drag himself up the bank
to relatively flat ground. He still had a considerable distance to go and his vehicle was nowhere in sight. Louis has been head of security at the Kispiox Valley Rodeo and Kispiox Valley Music Festival and knows the grounds well. “I don’t know how long it took me to drag myself to the pay phone at the hall,” Louis said. “I don’t remember what I said after I dialed 9-1-1 before I dropped the phone.” Miraculously, Carrie, Louis’ wife, found him at the rodeo grounds after questioning people in Kispiox Village as to her husband’s whereabouts. “We pulled up to the hall and I jumped out of the van before it stopped,” Carrie said. “I could see his legs were bleeding and he was shaking badly.” Mark and Carrie’s children were in the van and Carrie remembers hearing them start screaming when she took off running to her husband. “They all kept yelling, ‘Daddy, Daddy, Daddy’ — it all happened so fast.” Carrie and her sister lifted Louis into the van and put a jacket over his legs to help him warm up. Shortly after leaving the rodeo grounds the van met a RCMP vehicle and, what the family thought was help
turned into more trouble, Carrie said. “The officer spent a lot of time asking for my sister’s license and she doesn’t have one,” Carrie said. “I was trying to get [the officer] to look at Mark, but he wouldn’t.” Once the officer, who the family doesn’t wish to name either, did get to looking at Louis the family wasn’t impressed with the officer’s conduct, Carrie said. “[The officer] kept trying to get Mark to talk, but he was puking and shaking so badly that all he could get out was like a growl.” Paramedics arrived and Carrie alleges the RCMP officer spoke with them for some time and did not seem to be taking the situation very seriously. “When [the paramedics] finally came over they said Mark was being confrontational and that we were to drive him to the hospital,” Carrie said. “Somehow they changed their minds and got Mark to climb out of the van and that’s when the jacket fell off and they saw his legs. “Their tune changed right there. It was a nightmare. This whole thing is one big nightmare.” RCMP are questioning everyone involved and could not be reached for comment before press time.
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Bridge project in very early stages By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
The Smithers Rotary Club was always planning to go to the public before moving ahead with their suspension bridge project. Just not yet, said member Bruce Graff. At the regular Town of Smithers council meeting last night, the project came up for discussion and a number of councillors said they had been
hearing people say they felt they had not been consulted. Graff, along with president Steve Kerbrat made a presentation at the last council meeting of the service club’s proposed $2 million suspension bridge that would connect Main Street with the Ebenezer Flats area. They asked council if they would accept the bridge as a gift once it was completed, agreeing to maintain and fix it. Graff, in attendance
at last night’s meeting, said the club first wanted to get the goahead from who they saw as the four major partners: the Town of Smithers, Ministry of Transportation, Office of the Wet’suwet’en and Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. If these groups aren’t in favour, the project may not even move to the next step – public consultation – Graff said. Concerns have been raised around maintenance and
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replacement costs, lack of consultation and criminal activity. Councillor Mark Bandstra floated the idea of having a set amount each year put aside for maintenance. Anything over that amount would have to come from outside the town. “I think we have to be more creative and have more partners involved,” he said. “There’s too many demands on our dollar.” All councillors
seemed to agree the bridge would be an asset for the town. “The concept is great,” said councillor Charlie Northrup. “I just think that it needs to follow more of a public process than going through council and having us deal with the confrontation and non-confrontation of it.” If acceptance is gained from all four parties, the Rotary Club will start public consultations, Graff confirmed.
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Minding Your Money How to use your tax refund Congratulations on your tax refund. Now that you’ve got it, what should you do with it? You could spend it or you could use it in other ways that will be more beneficial to your longer term financial future. Let’s look at a few good alternatives. • Use it to make your 2014 RRSP contribution right now and you’ll get the benefit of nearly an extra year of potential long-term tax-deferred growth and a tax deduction against next year’s taxes. • Put it in a TFSA. You are allowed to save up to $5,000 a year in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Your contributions are not tax-deductible but you will not be taxed on the investment income generated by your TFSA and you can re-contribute any of your tax-free withdrawals in a future year. • Invest it. If your RRSP eligible investments and TFSA are topped up, consider adding to your nonregistered investments. It’s a sound strategy to hold stocks and equity mutual funds outside RRSP eligible investments or a TFSA because these types of investments are taxed at a more favorable capital gains inclusion rate and Canadian investments qualify for the dividend tax credit. • Set up Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) to fund future education costs for your kids. RESP contributions are not tax-deductible but their growth is tax-deferred and they qualify for Canada Education Savings Grants (CESG)1 of up to 20 percent of your contribution. • Pay down costly credit debt with high interest rates and then pay down non-deductible debt such as your mortgage – a single prepayment could potentially save hundreds or thousands of dollars in interest payments. • Got a large refund? Consider parking that cash in a short-term investment that you can access without penalty. You’ll have a ready source of money for a rainy day or maybe a new car without having to borrow or use your credit card. (You can also use a TFSA as a rainy day fund.) A tax refund might put a little extra money in your pocket once a year. A comprehensive tax-reducing financial plan definitely puts you on track to achieve your life goals. Talk to your professional advisor about how to make it work for you. CESG is provided by the Government of Canada This column, written and published by Investors Group
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N EWS Chandler Park, Quick School for sale By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
School District 54 is unloading a couple of old schools. Last week, the school district officially put Chandler Park and Quick School up for sale, for $890,000 and $549,000, respectively. According to the real estate listing, Chandler Park School is a 49,690 square foot one-level building. It needs extensive upgrades or could be demolished for development. The site is 3.8 acres, said realtor Donna Grudgfield from Remax Bulkley Valley, who is listing the property with Leo Lubbers. Chandler Park is seen as more of a demolition and development project, Grudgfield said, adding interested parties would have to apply to the Town of Smithers to change the zoning from P2 (Public Use). “The best use would be to remove the school and develop the property,” she said. The Chandler Park field is owned by the Town of Smithers and
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is not involved in the sale. SD 54 last tried to sell Chandler Park in the spring of 2006, for the “upset” price of $2.256 million. There were no takers. It closed its doors in 2004. “There was a period of time where the ministry said there were no school sales allowed,” explained SD 54 director of facilities Ed Hildebrandt. “What they were trying to do was lease out unused properties at the time and in the last year and a half or so, they said ‘yep, go ahead.’” Quick School is listed as a 7,123 square foot building constructed in 1987 on five acres of land. It has four classrooms, a gym and three offices. This facility, in contrast to Chandler
Park, was maintained after it was shut down and is in very good condition, Grudgfield said. “The Quick School is in move-in condition,” she said. “It’s clean, it’s been maintained constantly over the years. It would make a good studio or private school or even a big house.” The Quick School was shutdown at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. “[The properties] have only been on the market for a week, but we’ve already had lots of interest,” Grudgfield said. “The interest has been very forthcoming. They are prime for development.” More information on the properties can be found at www.smithersrealty. com and www. realestatesmithers.com.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaw will be considered at the public hearing: Bylaw No. 1739 Proposed Official Community Plan change to include multiple single detached dwellings on one parcel in the Form and Character Development Permit Area. Location:
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The change would apply to any proposed development that includes multiple detached dwellings on one parcel. PURPoSE: The purpose of Bylaw 1739 is to require developments that include multiple single detached dwellings to first obtain a Form & Character Development Permit prior to construction for compliance with the design guidelines. Currently, only multiple attached dwellings (i.e. apartments, townhomes) are required to obtain a Development Permit. PUBLic inPUt: Anyone who believes they will be affected by the proposed bylaw is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council for consideration. Written submissions to be considered at the public hearing must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Town Office by 3:30 pm on the day of the public hearing. coPiES: The proposed bylaw and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers.ca. contact: For further information please contact Alison Watson, Planner, at (250) 8471600 or awatson@smithers.ca. (Second of two notices)
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The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2014/2015 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2014. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail. Any individuals who were not registered in 2013, but wish to have to their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up to date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. Full details of equipment, including serial number and proof of ownership, are required for registration. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.
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N EWS We need your help! Hereditary chief passes away
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Northwest B.C. and beyond is in mourning after the passing of well-respected Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Gisday’wa (Dr. Alfred Joseph) who died last week in Hazleton. He was 86. Gisday’wa belonged to the Gitdumden Clan, House of Kaiyexwenitts, and is wellknown as a carver, historian, education advocate as well as a champion for indigenous people around the world. He received an honourary doctoral degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in 2009 and was instrumental in the development
Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Gisday’wa (Dr. Alfred Joseph) passed away in Hazelton last Thursday. He was 86. of courses on aboriginal cultures at the school. Gisday’wa may be best known taking a leading role in the historic DelgamuukwGisday’wa court case that recognized and
reaffirmed aboriginal rights and title to traditional lands in the Supreme Court of Canada. “Officials who are not accountable to this land, its law or its owners have attempted to
displace our laws with legislation and regulations,” he said in an address to the Supreme Court on May 12, 1987. “The courts, until perhaps now, have similarly denied our existence. In our legal system, how will you deal with the idea that the chiefs own the land? The attempts to quash our laws and extinguish our system have been unsuccessful. Gisday’wa has not been extinguished.” Debbie Pierre, executive director of the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, said she was honoured to have been able to work closely with Gisday’wa over the years. He was very kind and embraced people from all walks of life, she said. See GISDAY’WA on A14
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he 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi will go down as the most corrupt, authoritarian and expensive in history. The run-up to the Games has been marred by abuses against Sochi residents and migrant workers toiling on Olympic construction, and by the adoption of a discriminatory, draconian anti-gay law, yet the IOC, National Olympic Committees and corporate sponsors have done nothing to stop them. These organizations and governing bodies should have urged Russia to end these abuses, which violate the principles of human dignity and non-discrimination enshrined in the Olympic Charter, and they should be working to prevent similar abuses by future Olympic host cities. But that time has passed and the IOC and it’s corporate sponsors have failed. Now it’s up to the athletes and the citizens of the world, attending the games or watching from home, to make a difference. The problem is, how do we make a difference? How do we make it known that, by watching, we are not giving tacit approval to human rights abuses, committed by Putin’s tyrannical regime and the Olympic movement? We can write emails to corporate sponsors, which might have some small effect, or hit them with our pocketbooks by boycotting product sponsors. More drastically, we could boycott the Games altogether. But boycotting is an exclusionary practice that serves to isolate rather than integrate and its ancillary consequences hurt the thousands of amateur athletes that have worked their whole lives for these two weeks. Truth be told, outside of that small list of options, there isn’t a lot we can do. Fortunately, there is a protest precedent. The responsibility to draw attention to these abuses and to correct them rests with the athletes. The hope is that one or two or a few, will choose to make a statement against Russia’s human rights abuses and embarrass them on the world stage. It could be a comment in an interview or the raising of a rainbow flag during a medal ceremony. I’m reminded of John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s black power salute, protesting civil rights abuses at the 1968 Olympics. Their gesture remains an iconic political image of sport’s ability to foster human progress. A statement of that magnitude won’t help the people that have already lost their homes, or the public, who have had billions of taxpayer dollars stolen from the coffers, get their money back, or Russia’s gay citizens who have already had to suffer through countless abuses, but it might help draw attention to these issues, so that in the future, they never happen again. Nolan Kelly, The Interior News
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here are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury. The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period. Even the triggerhappy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice
Susan Griffin last week. The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon
GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments. NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an
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apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers. Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union. “But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”
Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com.
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Kids and parents from around the Bulkley Valley came out to the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre for family playday as part of the winter carnival celebrations on Saturday.
QUALITY TIME Smithers remembers Editor: Thank you, Smithers, for walking! To everyone who helped make the 2014 Investor’s Group Walk for Memories a success: your contributions make a difference to those in our community who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. If you’d like to add a donation to show your support, please visit www.walkformemories. com today. Funds raised not only support research into the causes, treatments and cure, but also allow the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to continue to offer valuable programs and services to impacted
individuals and help these people in our community adapt and live well at every stage of the disease. Special thanks go to our dedicated volunteer committee for the countless hours each member contributed and to the Gleason family for sharing their journey through this disease with our community. I’d also like to thank Smithers Safeway for being a corporate sponsor. We look forward to seeing you next year on Jan. 25, 2015.Visit www. walkformemories for more information. Shauna Peterson Walk Chair Smithers
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held accountable Editor: An open letter to Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm. Does leaving the Agricultural Land Commission its independence include non-farmland, that the ALC has taken control of (not in their mandate) which they refuse to relinquish because it keeps their
reserve numbers looking good? What purpose does the professional agrology association serve when they certify our land is Class 6 and not feasible for farming, but the ALC (which has no such credentials) overrules this governmenthonoyred profession of land evaluation and agricultural stewardship?
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We support saving our fertile foodland. We do not support this charade that we have been paying for for the last 20 years which operates through stealth, secrecy and outright lies to the public. If the public really knew how they operate, we would refuse to pay for a service they do not provide. For example,
no one can get data from the ALC showing how much No. 1, 2 and 3 prime land has been let out and how much No. 4, 5 and 6 land has been preserved or added to inventory. Why? Because the ALC does not provide such. This info would tell the real story. Who is looking after the taxpayers’ millions of dollars that go to fund this ineffective and out of bounds agency? The ALC has clearly shown they are not capable of doing the job our tax dollars go to support, not to mention that they operate outside of our Canadian constitution. Required at minimum, is for the ALC to be answerable to an elected official that the people have
voted in. Otherwise it is anti-government and anti-democracy. They walk all over the northern people and have many of us are wondering if we want to belong to B.C. Alberta’s government appears to be more in tune with their taxpayers and show more respect for democracy. For that matter, it’s cut & dried that people have more control over smaller government, just the same as smaller towns will always have less crime. The ALC needs to held more accountable for their actions, adhere to a mandate that is clear to all, and all decision making be open to the public (instead of behind closed doors). Jo Middleton Fort St. John
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Durango is yet another example of what Chrysler is doing right. I enjoyed my entire time with it and so did the rest of the family. Zack Spencer
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One bad Durango in a good way The 2014 Dodge Durango test truck was the perfect Christmas treat. This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beautiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment. Looks I can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and
Bluetooth streaming to name a few. Dodge believes the $43,995 Limited model will be the volume seller thanks to a backup camera with sensors, heated seats over the first two rows and a higher level of interior trim.
take extra passengers regularly, I would opt for the less expensive bench seat that allows room for 7 people inside.
Drive The big update for 2014 is the introduction of an I can’t remember 8-speed automatic transmission to help limit the Inside the last time a large amount of fuel this big Updates to the interior SUV turned heads rig uses. When matched for 2014 include a new to the base 290hp 3.6L steering wheel that conbut this model had V6 the official fuel rating trols two new screens on passersby, friends is 12.4L/100km in the the dash. The first is the and family all taking city and 8.3L on the intuitive and very quick highway. The optional uConnect screen in the notice 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses centre of the console. All Zack Spencer much more fuel and is Durango models, except rated at 15.6L/100km in this top Citadel, get a the city and 9.1L on the 5-inch unit; this trim gets highway. Over two weeks, in almost the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. 100 per cent city driving and short trips, The second screen is embedded in the I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. instrument cluster and can be customIf the Durango were allowed to stretch ized. I tried my hand at this but never its legs on the open road that number really mastered it. The biggest selling would have been much better. Handling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stunning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you
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is first rate thanks to a Mercedes-Benz derived platform (GL-Class). There is a good amount of road feel but bigger bumps are eaten up with no fuss. Verdict This latest Durango is yet another example of what Chrysler is doing right. It is loaded with the latest technology, has a class leading 8-speed automatic, attitude and room to spare. I enjoyed my entire time with it and so did the rest of the family, we even gave it a name, “The Badongo” I don’t know why, but it really is one Bad Durango. If I can read the tea leaves for a moment, I would bet the EcoDiesel will be coming to the Durango, hopefully sooner rather then better. The Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6 with 290hp or 5.7L V8 with 360hp Fill-up: 12.2L/8.3L/100km (city/highway V6) Sticker price: $39,995-$51,995 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Versatile Sienna is a minivan in name only Looks:
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When I drove it I felt as if I was driving a cross-over, lots of room and power.
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are controlled by a push of a button on the key fob.
Camry. This new look is attracting buyers that in the past would not see themselves driving a minivan. When I drove it, I felt as if I was driving a crossover, lots of room and power. I like the LED taillights, very bright and easy to see. The optional power sliding doors have retractable windows and are larger making it easier for getting in and out. They
The Toyota Sienna has evolved and adapted to a changing market continuously since its introduction in 1998. The Sienna van has a very familiar front end. Look no further than the Toyota Venza where it not only shares the same face but also the same platform. In fact, this platform is used in the Highlander, RAV4, and
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Price Check: 2011 - 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (January 2014) Year
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Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.
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The redesigned 2011 Grand Cherokee was still unmistakably a Jeep, even though it came with an all-new chassis and body. It was offered with an impressively wide range of basic hardware choices that included three 4x4 systems, an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension system and two engines. The standard engine is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and other than some early production line glitches, (see recalls) it’s a pretty reliable, fuel efficient modern unit. A big improvement on the previous 3.7 V6, the 3.6 V6 features 24-valves and variable valve timing and can produce 290 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.
And fuel economy is rated at: 13.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/ highway). That’s considerably better than the optional 5.7-litre V8 hemi engine, which is rated at 15.7 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway. The pulling power (390 lb-ft of torque) of the big V8 engine, however, helps to more than double the potential towing capability of the Grand Cherokee, from 1588 kg to 3266 kg. Both engines
are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Laredo and Laredo X trim levels come with Quadra-Trac I, a full-time 4x4 system that distributes drive 48/52 front-to-rear, but no low-range is provided. Quadra-Trac II was optional on Laredo X and standard on Limited and Overland. This system is capable of sending 100 per cent of drive to either the front or rear axle and has a selectable low range, which
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has full adjustability with a longer and wider seat cushion that can make drivers of any size comfortable. The second row has captain’s chairs that have a one touch walk-in feature and the third row is a 60/40 split one-touch split and stow mechanism that folds seats flat for storage. The XLE Limited comes with a multi-panel moon roof that features two independently controlled sunroofs. The front is a tilt and slide, while the rear just slides.
Safety first: There are seven standard airbags, including dual stage front and seat mounted side airbags for driver and front passenger, plus a new driver side knee airbag. Side curtain airbags covers the entire length of
the van.
tons of space for storage.
Power:
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Power is provided by a 3.5 Litre V6, aluminum block, with 266 horsepower and 245 lb ft of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic with lock up torque convertor and a transmission cooler. Allwheel drive models include Bridgestone run flat tires.
I like the improved styling in this vehicle and the roomy interior. Although there is enough power to move this vehicle along very well, I did notice the transmission constantly shifting down looking for more power when fully loaded with 7 passengers. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
Roadworthy: I had the opportunity to drive this vehicle out to Abbotsford a few times and I was impressed with the handling. Most minivans tend to have a lot of body motion and this one did not. Power was there to pass and with the driver seat further back it felt more relaxing. The area behind the third row has a large space for the seats to fold into and when the seats are up, it provides
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is important for demanding off-road use. Then there’s Quadra-Drive II. This was optional on the Laredo X, Limited and Overland and adds an electronic limited-slip differential that can concentrate up to 100 per cent of drive to a single wheel. It also comes with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist systems.
The optional (Quadra Lift) air suspension can lower or raise (to a maximum of 27 cm) the ride height. It has a Park Mode that drops to its lowest (making it easier for passengers to get in or out) and an Aero Mode that automatically lowers the Grand Cherokee at highway speeds for improved aerodynamics and stability.
In addition to being a more rigid platform, the new chassis gave Grand Cherokee a 13 cm longer wheelbase and a new independent rear suspension. High-speed handling and highway ride comfort, particularly for rear seat passengers, was noticeably improved. A new top-line SRT edition of Grand Cherokee, with a 6.4-litre V8 hemi engine, was added for the 2012 model year. A six-speed automatic transmission also replaced five-speed automatic with the 5.7-litre V8 and a U-connect hands-free phone feature became a standard on all versions. No significant changes were made for the 2013 model year and the big news for 2014 is the introduction of a diesel engine edition plus a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The iconic Jeep brand’s popular premium luxury
utility vehicle, the Grand Cherokee has been around for more than twenty years. A generally good reliability record has helped make it a Consumer Reports “Recommended” buy and safety-wise it has been a top performer in both government and independent crash tests. If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll love the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Safety Recalls: 2011 to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
2012 – Debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) of 3.6L engine could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. Abnormal engine performance may be noticed and in some cases the engine could fail. Dealers will replace the engine assembly. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
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Last week, Smithers Community Services Association celebrated National Literacy Week by organizing a number of free events, including Teen Night Dungeons and Dragons at the Smithers Public Library, left, and Skate for Books with the Steelheads, below.
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C OMMUNITY Gisday’wa was an important bridge between cultures From CHIEF on A5 He never stopped learning and was eager to share his experiences with others. “He was culturally grounded and it was important to Alfred to pass his knowledge on through stories and bringing forward important life lessons into the contemporary world,” Pierre said. “He kept our laws alive and demonstrated that our Wet’suwet’en laws are just as important today as they were generations ago. “Although Alfred was our historian, he also loved to learn. He always said you’re never too old to learn and he loved to read and he read up until he couldn’t see
anymore.” Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson said he spent a lot of time with Gisday’wa during the Delgamuukw court process. “I worked closely with Gisday’wa during some very intense times when the Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan were at the B.C. Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada in the 1990s,” Donaldson said. “He was serene but always determined at these times and his depth of knowledge was obvious, along with an extremely good sense of wit and humour. Gisday’wa brought a peace lens to the fight for aboriginal title that comes from a place of great strength.”
Men in custody after crime spree Two men are in custody following a short-lived crime spree starting at a rural residence early on the morning of Jan. 30. Smithers RCMP were called out to a residence on the Telkwa High Road at about 3:45 a.m. to a report of a male being stabbed. While en route, police received information that two male suspects had fled the area in a stolen truck. RCMP located the truck and apprehended the two men, taking them into custody without incident. Subsequent investigation revealed
the victim had not been stabbed but sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital. He was treated and released the same day. Thirty-one-yearold Joseph Evong and 23-year-old Christopher Adam of Nova Scotia are facing numerous charges including: assault with a weapon, uttering threats, forcible confinement, robbery, theft of vehicle and theft under $5,000. Both suspects are well known to the RCMP. They made their first court appearance in Smithers Provincial Court on Feb. 4.
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said Gisday’wa had an incredible talent in bringing different cultures together. “He was so graceful and dignified in his leadership, I don’t know if we’ll see the like again,” Cullen said. “There was a long time where the tension was so high, the racism so strong that there was
no conversation to be had. There were a few people who were consistent bridges in the community and he was one of the most important ones.” Cullen shared a story of meeting Gisday’wa at one of the first feasts he attended in Moricetown. Unsure of the proper protocol, he asked an older gentleman sitting next to him,
unaware he was speaking with one of the most influential Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. “I was utterly ignorant of the process and nervous,” he said. “I was sitting beside him and just said, ‘I feel a bit shy here, I don’t know what to do or say.’ He just said to me: ‘Look people in the eye and smile and accept the gifts.’ He was
incredibly humble and a true ambassador. Leadership, when it’s focused on people, is an amazing thing to watch.” A smoke feast took place on Saturday in Hagwilget and the memorial service is today at 11 a.m. in Hagwilget Village. “Alfred was a very powerful individual and an amazing leader who will be dearly missed,” Pierre
said. “I thank his wonderful family for supporting and sharing with us throughout his career - he sacrificed a tremendous amount of time with his family to work on Wet’suwet’en title and rights, pre and post-DelgamuuwxGisday’wa. “Alfred has enriched so many lives near and far.”
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Young DJ reaches radio show milestone By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Seven-year-old Ari Rath Jenne knows his way around the CICK 93.9 studios. The young host of Lightning Guitar Monsters is broadcasting his 100th show Feb. 10, and he will be welcoming in members of the community to wish him well on this impressive milestone. Music has always been a part of Ari’s life. He had the good fortune of being born into the very musical Smithers’ Jenne family, so the fact he is involved in music in some way is not a surprise. He’s learning how to play the guitar and also enjoys the drums. “Since they were little babies, I would dance with them to music,” said Ari’s father, Perry. “They grew up around music. I’m not a musician but I’ve always appreciated music. We just found we would play music and talk about it a lot.” His father Perry, who is also incredibly creative in his own right, suggested the idea of hosting a radio show to Ari when he was five years old. He jumped at the chance. “I just wanted to,” Ari said. “I just felt the power to do it.” Perry’s own community radio experience when he was attending the University of Guelph helped convince him it would be a positive experience for his son. “I really liked the type of community that evolved around the radio station,”
Ari Rath Jenne, seven years old, has been hosting Lightning Guitar Monsters on CICK for more than two years. His 100th show will be broadcast on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
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Perry said. “The technology has changed a whole lot since I was last on radio. We had CDs but were still using lots of reel to reel at that time. We had
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things duct taped together and were sort of scrounging for materials, which is how this station started.” In the beginning, Perry set the direction and the playlist
of Lightning Guitar Monsters. Now, two-and-a-half years into his DJ gig, Ari has the show down to a science, and has almost complete creative control. Perry plays a small
supporting role and Ari’s five-year-old brother Dorian has now picked up the slack, offering advice on song selections and commentary. See RADIO on A16
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Living with Bipolar Disorder Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at SCSA building, 2nd Floor. Part of the Trail Mix: Journey to Wellbeing Family Education Series. Film, guest speaker, and facilitated discussion. Self Regulation speaker Servaas Mes, founder of Mobilizing Awareness® Thursday, Feb. 6 at noon at Smithers Healthy Living Centre. There is no charge or prior registration required. For more information, 250-877-4424. Taste of BVCS Auction and Tasting evening Saturday, Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m. 20 tasting booths followed by a silent auction and grand auction. Tickets for booths $1. Ages 16+. Art Workshops with Sheila Karrow from Haida Gwaii, Sunday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Smithers Art Gallery. Register 250-847-3898 or info@smithersart.org. Women and the Economy with Marilyn Waring 30 Minute Film viewing followed by discussion on Monday, Feb. 10 6:30-8 p.m. at the Smithers Public Library. Presented by the Glenwood Women’s Institute. Admission by donation. The Catholic Women’s League meets at the Parish Centre the 2nd Tuesday of each month following the 6:15 p.m. Feb. 11 until June 10. Northern Saddle Club is hosting Bingo at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at The Old Church. Feb. 11, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26. Over $500 in cash and prizes.
Living with Schizophrenia Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at SCSA building, 2nd Floor. Part of the Trail Mix: Journey to Wellbeing Family Education Series. Film, guest speaker, and facilitated discussion. Scleroderma and other connective tissue disorders meeting at the Healthy Living Centre at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Dr. Strauss attending. Pati Struthers 250-847-9190, retire2@citywest.ca. Bats: A talk and slides about bats of the world and here in B.C., given by Katharine Staiger at NWCC Thursday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. presented by B.V. Naturalists. L8Nite Teen Party at the BV Pool Friday, Feb. 14, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Youth between 11-7 years. Loud music, Hot tubbing, water volleyball, pizza and a drink, movie and popcorn. BV Rod and Gun Club Wild Game Banquet Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-10 p.m. BV Rod and Gun Clubhouse. Many great wild meat dishes, domestic meat dishes. Prizes, silent auction and photo contest. www.bvrodandgun.ca Smithers Film Society presents Dallas Buyers Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. A tough portrait of an accidental activist in American enterprise. Standard admission. Living with Depression Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at SCSA building, 2nd Floor. Part of the Trail Mix: Journey to Wellbeing Family Education Series. Film, guest speaker, and facilitated discussion.
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Five-year-old Dorian Rath Jenne is now a special guest on his older brother Ari’s CICK radio show, Lighning Guitar Monsters. It airs Tuesdays at 4 p.m. on CICK 93.9 FM and replays the next day at 4.
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Radio show earning praise From DJ on A15 The evolution has been incredible to watch, Perry said. “His speech has definitely become more refined, on air, and he’s more able to talk about different musical aspects of songs,” he said proudly. Lightning Guitar Monsters features interesting special guests and plays music appealing to a wide variety of tastes — from children’s songs to reggae. Among his favourite musicians right now, Ari said, are groups like Imagine Dragons, They Might Be Giants, Sly and the Family Stone and Bob Marley. Radio DJs like the CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi, Tom Power and Rich Terfry also serve as inspiration for the young host. A big factor in the success of Lightning Guitar Monsters is the support Ari has received from the CICK board and from members of
the community. He sometimes even gets recognized when he’s out around town. “Lots of people have told me they really like my show,” Ari said. “We’ve had lots of community members come up to us and say they really like the show and offering encouragement,” Perry said. The father/son team have also played a number of DJ gigs around town at live dances and radio station fundraisers. As for the future of the show, Ari said he sees no reason why he won’t continue Lightning Guitar Monsters. “I can see myself doing the show for about 10 more years or so,” he said. Lightning Guitar Monsters, which is sponsored by Nature’s Pantry, goes live every Tuesday at 4 p.m.on 93.9 FM and repeated the next day, also at 4. It can be streamed online from anywhere in the world at www. smithersradio.com.
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FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION NIGHT Thinking of French Immersion for your child? Join us for an information session on Tuesday February 11th, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Muheim Elementary School Come and learn about our French Immersion Program Hear first hand experiences from current French Immersion parents Meet some of our French Immersion teachers Question and Answer period Muheim Elementary offers English and French programs. Kindergarten registration begins Monday, February 17th at 9:00 am Please feel free to call Muhiem at 250-847-2688 or Google Muheim Elementary
We need help! The Turtle Gardens Society and The Hazelton Animal Care & Control Committee needs dog food and some cat food on an ongoing basis to help with the feeding care of animals in foster care. Drop off location is at Smithers Feed Store and Feeds & Needs in Burns Lake.
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SIST-Suicide Intervention Workshop, planned for family members, caregivers, service providers and the general public. April 10 and 11, 8:30 – 4:30, held at the Mountain View Assembly. Early Bird fee is $100 by March 20, cost after $165. Information on an available sliding scale on the registration form. To register: 250-847-0779, e-mail bcssbv@telus.net. More Information about ASIST: www. livingworks.net. The Smithers Library is sponsoring a Postcard Story contest open to all high school aged students. Maximum 250 words, write about your Olympic-sized idea, or perhaps a moment that felt like you won a gold medal! Top three stories will be published on the library website and in The Interior News. Winner will receive an official Olympic hockey jersey! Submit by e-mail: contact@ smitherslibrary.ca, put Postcard Story in the subject line. More
VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron information: 250-8473043. Also at the Library: Feb. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. a viewing of a presentation done by Marilyn Waring. She has taken an interesting view on census results, counting actual hours of work done by women and men, including caring for children, cleaning house, laundry, cooking: work that is known as “traditionally women’s work” that is never counted. At the Smithers Art Gallery: art workshops with Sheila Karrow. Feb. 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Seeing is Believing-composition,
depth and value, media is drawing and pencil crayon/pastel. Feb. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m: Watercolour Backgrounds, focus on composition and depth. Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. How to Get from Better to Great! Bring artwork in progress and critique your work. Register by phone or e-mail: info@ smithersart.org or 250847-3898. Listen up: Smithers does have a town bylaw that says you need to have a leash attached to your dog when walking it around town. Also you have to pick up after your dog. A nuisance but simply part of having a dog, you are being a responsible animal owner and considerate of others who are out walking for pleasure or business. Not fun to meet up with a dog on the loose. It may not be a scary thing to you because you think you know your dog but to a small child or another dog, it is a threat not to be taken lightly. Closing with: The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch.
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Former mayor of Granisle Frederick Clarke is concerned with the current state of northern B.C.’s economy and he’s been touring around the northwest, visiting village and town councils to offer up a solution. His goal is to create a regional innovation centre, where research and development can take place and startup businesses or people with innovative ideas can go for guidance and support. The innovation centre’s main goal would be to help the northern economy diversify to the point where primary industries are less of an economic focal point. “The general idea is to promote the fact that we need secondary and tertiary industries,” Clarke said. “Because what history tells us is that mines, sawmills and pulp mills close. If you are a one or two-horse town, you are in trouble.” Clarke speaks from experience. His home of Granisle was one of the
fastest growing towns in the province in the 1970s, boasting a population of 3,000 at its height. Now, 40 years later with all of the mines shut down, Granisle’s population hovers around 300. “It’s a shell of a community now. The last mine closed 25 years ago and we’ve never recovered.” Though Granisle’s mine closures and subsequent population decrease are an extreme example, you don’t have go too far to find smaller examples of closures affecting people in the north. With the recent Houston Forest Products and NewPro shutdown announcements in Houston and Smithers, and more boom-then-bust pipeline projects on the way, it’s an issue that hits close to home. Clarke is travelling to as many community councils, and First Nations communities in the north as he can, offering them a presentation and inviting them to come to a future meeting on the subject, where the idea can be discussed further in depth. “We are asking them to make a resolution that they would support an organizational meeting.
“In order to do that we need to get all the communities together and to work it out. Something has to be in it for each community.” Village of Telkwa mayor Carmen Graf said he is open to the idea. “We are always looking for new ways to do things,” Graf said. “If this is a project that can help grow business, then of course we will look into it.” Clarke believes funding for his idea shouldn’t be a problem, it’s just a matter of priority. “If you think it’s a priority to develop your secondary industries, then it will happen. If it’s not, then it won’t. “We have a beautiful park in Granisle that cost $600,000 to build. “In this instance we had no choice but to put the money into a park, but if you took the same commitment to development in the region, if you took the scale of our town and extrapolated it to the 37,000 people that live in the region, you would have $64 million.” No word yet on when the next meeting will take place, or how many communities will take part.
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Eleventh annual Smithers Secondary School fundraiser Feb. 15 By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
The 11th Annual Big Band Dance is a chance to put on your finest clothes and boogie to the swinging sounds of Bulkley Valley jazz musicians. This year’s event takes place Feb. 15. Dancers will be serenaded by the Junior and Senior Jazz Bands and the North of Dixie Jazz Band. There will be spot dances, a silent auction and a midnight lunch. This year, B.C. trumpet legend Donnie Clark will be accompanying the bands throughout the night. Clark is a professional musician, adjudicator and clinician who now lives in the Kootenays. The dance begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s School auditorium. “The hall will be impeccably decorated as if you are entering a fancy dance hall from a bygone era,” said Smithers Secondary School music director Mike Doogan-Smith. Tickets always go fast, he said. “We have an excellent response every year. Sometimes people have requested tickets as far back as the fall.” The proceeds of the fundraiser go right back to the Smithers Secondary School band program. Doogan-Smith said money raised will help them offset the costs of a pair of upcoming tours — to Cuba with the Senior Concert and Jazz Bands on April 25 and to Prince Rupert with the younger students. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Mountain Eagle Books and the Smithers Secondary School office. No minors are allowed as alcohol is being served. The 11th Annual Big Band Dance is sponsored by Bulkley Valley Band Boosters and Horncraft Music.
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his is one of those days that strikes me as interesting. One news story today was that Queen Elizabeth is a bit short of cash. Maybe she has been spending too much on the occasional tiara or whatever Queens spend cash on. Honestly? Can’t really find myself getting overly concerned. I would imagine if she sells some stuff she will be fine. No need for a fundraiser I am sure. From the sublime to the ridiculous! The folks who sell razors of different kinds have seen a slump in sales. Why? Apparently shaving facial hair is no longer what men want to do ( I assume they mean men). The trend is now for the stubble look. If someone wanted to ask me I will tell you I don’t like the look. Looks a bit scruffy to me which is of course the idea. Maybe it is sexy. Is it? It would seem
SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory that women want their men to be all baby smooth in other places on their bodies. Get rid of chest hair and back hair. I agree with the back hair shave. Too hairy, hard to tell if a man coming or going. Chest hair? Leave that I would say. Long nose hairs can be attacked with kind of device as can ear hair. The companies that sell the regular razors are now planning on marketing some kind of razor that will take care of chest and back hair. Are you up
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to speed on this? Now ladies don’t feel too smug about all this. Let’s face it, we have our hairy issues as well. Don’t worry I see that there now some gizmo that will get rid of hair from our arms, legs, face, etc. Better than shaving and plucking. I am going to be honest here. I do attack any rogue hairs on my face and chin with a razor. I was told I should pluck those hairs. I am an old woman. There is only so much time in a day. Besides who cares if I have a five o’clock shadow or whatever time of day it is. I ask you when did we get so hung up on body hair? I wonder if the Queen has those problems. I doubt it. She is too concerned about her bank account. I am glad I got that topic off my chest. You can comment when you call 250846-5095 or just e-mail to mallory@ bulkley.net.
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Community empowerment Smithers Community Services Association supports community members through its programs to live an empowered life, at all ages, by linking those in need of help with those who can give it.
“It gives people, especially in the winter, the confidence that they can go about their daily business because a volunteer has made their walkway safe to navigate,” Freeman says.
That means volunteers help seniors live independently, parents help their children, and community members help themselves and each other. SCSA strengthens community by embodying its guiding principle, to “help each other live with confidence and courage.”
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SCSA believes that everyone is on “It gives peace of mind to the client a continuum of learning and that that they can get ahold of somebody literacy skills need immediately,” program to be practised in manager Christine Tessier Guiding principle: order to be retained. says. Lifeline can also be Community Learning used for non-emergencies. We help each Services facilitates “It’s like having somebody other live with the development of there all the time.” these skills in the everThe program has roughly confidence increasing pace of 60 users between Houston and courage. today’s technological and Hazelton, many of society. whom couldn’t otherwise “Our literacy program provides services that consider this broad spectrum of the learning continuum,” program manager Jo-Anne Nugent says. “Adult learners in our one-on-one tutoring program could be a senior interested in developing their computer skills or someone wanting to re-establish literacy skills in order to help their children with their homework.” Community Learning also provides group programming, such as the Ground 2 Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen and Youth Media Literacy, to promote literacy related to health, critical thinking and community engagement. Helping Hands Helping Hands pairs seniors and those with disabilities with volunteers who help with outdoor tasks like yard work and snow shovelling. The program began in 2011 and some volunteers are still offering a hand three years later. “It’s neat to see the relationships that are built. They have a really special bond,” program manager Jaime Freeman says. The program has roughly 25 seniors that are matched with volunteers who ease the burden of living at home, enabling them to maintain independence and decreasing the likelihood of injury through falls or physical exertion.
live at home. “It enables them to live independently for much longer than what might otherwise be the case,” Tessier says. Risk Reduction
Empowerment starts during a child’s early years, and SCSA’s Risk Reduction program offers life and parenting skills to families who need it, enabling them to provide a safer, healthier environment for their children. “I’ve got such wonderful success stories where people are stabilized,” program manager Lynn Derksen says. Clients are referred from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and often need support through trauma or mental illness. Derksen works with up to eight families at a time, from Moricetown to Houston, helping them overcome hurdles like finding steady housing and nutritious foods. “When you see their confidence grow, it’s huge,” Derksen says. Through its programs, SCSA has been building community and empowering community members to live with confidence and courage for 40 years. We’re celebrating this milestone with a series of articles about our programs and how they fit into our guiding principles. We hope you’ll join us in this celebration.
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Steelheads sweep Demons, move on to semis Terrace River Kings up next for defending CIHL champions
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It wasn’t easy, but the Steelheads are moving on to the next round of the CIHL playoffs. The Kitimat Ice Demons came to town last weekend with their backs up against the wall, down 1-0 in the best-of-three CIHL quarterfinal, but it was the Steelheads that looked like the hungrier team on Saturday night. If not for a goaltending performance for the ages from Ice Demons’ netminder Brett Vilness, the two teams could have easily been heading for a third winner-take-all game three on Sunday afternoon. In the beginning, end-to-end rushes gave way to a series of turnovers and sloppy play in the latter half of the first. The Steelheads tried to capitalize on pinching Ice Demons’ defenders, sending a forward in behind them and opting to try long breakaway passes. To some extent the strategy worked, but the Ice Demons defence always recovered at the last minute to thwart the chance. It looked as if the teams would head into the first intermission
Defenceman Ryan DeVries lines up a shot from the blueline as Matt Arnold and Josh Aspenlind screen Ice Demons’ goaltender Brett Vilness during the Steelheads’ 3-1 victory at the Civic Centre on Saturday night.
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scoreless, but with two minutes left in the period, Stu Barnes forced an errant Ice Demons pass in their defensive zone. Randall Groot generated a turnover off the pass and slid it to Adam DeVries in front of the net. DeVries put a move on a Vilness and tapped it into the back of the next for the 1-0 lead. The shots finished 14-9 for the Steelheads. At the beginning of the second the Ice
Demons pushed back, and probably had their best chances of the game. At the two-minute mark, Ice Demons’ forwards Nick Markowsky and Derek Delisser generated a turnover off a hard forecheck in the corners and passed the puck to assistant captain Ian Coleman, who ripped a shot from the high slot past Tyler Perreault to even the score at one. The Ice Demons outshot the Steelheads
3-1 in the first eight minutes, and generally held the play. At the halfway mark of the period the Steelheads returned to their dominating ways. The Ice Demons barely entered the zone in the last 10 minutes and only tallied one shot on goal. Brett Vilness was the story, though. The Steelheads continued to pepper him with high-quality shots, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. After 40 minutes
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it was still 1-1, the Steelheads outshooting the Ice Demons 2813 after holding the visitors to only four shots in the period. The same story played out in the third. The Steelheads carried the play, but Vilness was up to the challenge. After generating little success with the stretch pass, the Steelheads opted for a more traditional approach in the third period. They ground hard in the corners,
worked the puck down low and opened up the points for screened shots from the defencemen. “[The stretch pass] not something we normally do,” head coach Tom DeVries said. “But the guys were open so we kept trying to hit them with that pass. After the second it wasn’t working so we just decided to lay off it.” Still tied at one with just over 10 minutes left, captain Daryl
Young pumped up the troops on the bench. “I was just telling them that we can’t sit back,” Young said. “We knew we had the better team, we knew we had more energy because they were short.” “I just said let’s play simple, get back to playing our game and it worked out for us.” Young took his own words to heart. With time ticking down and overtime looming, Young charged up the ice and fired three quick shots on Vilness. The first was blocked, the second bounced back off Vilness’ pad and the third one whipped by him into the top corner to give the Steelheads the one-goal lead. “When he rushed up the ice with that puck, you could tell he had a chip on his shoulder, he looked determined to score,” Tom DeVries said. A few nervous minutes ticked off the clock, but the Ice Demons could barely enter the Steelheads zone in the dying moments. Young buried his second of the game into an empty net with 30 seconds left to clinch the 3-1 win and put the Steelheads into the semifinals. See YOUNG on B2
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Now the Steelheads will get set to face the Terrace River Kings, in the CIHL west division final, after they came back in their best-ofthree series against Prince Rupert to win 2-1. It’s going to be a tough matchup for the Steelheads, they dropped all three games against Terrace this season by a combined score of 12-7. But rather than hoping for an easier matchup against Prince Rupert, the Steelheads are relishing the challenge of beating a team that’s gotten the best of them this season. “This matchup is great, we love it,” DeVries said. “I talked to a few guys last night and
they all wanted to play Terrace. “They are the top team this year and to be the best you have to beat the best.” Terrace finished the season in first place with a 12-5-1 record, one point up on the Steelheads. Their 97 goals for was good enough for first in the West Division and their 59 goals against was first overall in the CIHL. River Kings’ assistant captain Josh Murray will be the player to watch. He finished third in CIHL with 36 points (18-16-36) in 18 games. Like their matchup against Kitimat, DeVries thinks the key will be staying out of the box. “We just have to go out there and play our own game, hopefully not take too many penalties.”
DeVries expects another full lineup for the first game of the series next Saturday at home. “We should have a similar lineup to the one we had this weekend, with three to four lines good to go.” Sparkplug Calvin Johnson will likely miss the game because of out-oftown work. Games two and three (if necessary) will take place in Terrace the following weekend. Around the league, the Quesnel Kangaroos came back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Houston Luckies 2-1 in their bestof-three series and the Williams Lake Stampeders finished off the Lac La Hache Tomahawks in two straight to move on to the east finals.
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Five members of the BV Nordics cross country ski team travelled to Kamloops for the second BC Cup race of the season on Jan. 25-26. There were more than 300 competitors from 18 different clubs represented at the provincial race. Ages ranged from 14 years old (Junior Boys and Junior Girls) to 40 skiers in a single category (Midget Girls). Those cloudy conditions that grounded flights in Smithers last week tried to throw a wrench into our team’s plans. Fortunately our
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Fifth in 100-metre breaststroke with a time of 1:10.77 (qualifies for Western Canada championships). Eighth in B-finals in 200 individual medley. Sixth in B-finals in the 400 individual medley. Tanner Espersen: Personal best times in 1500 freestyle, 200 butterfly, 50 breaststroke and 400 IM.
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Three swimmers from the Bulkley Valley Otters travelled to Kamloops last weekend for the Triple-A provincial finals and returned with a number of podium finishes, personal bests and finals appearances to show for it. “The kids have just been great,” Otters head coach Tom Best said. “We had some excellent results over the weekend and I have had a number of comments from officials saying how well they’re performing and I’m really happy with that.” Highlights included Cassie Horning-Wandler finishing third in the 4X200 freestlye while swimming with the Points North regional team. During the race she also shaved six seconds off her personal best time. “That was at the start of the competition and it really set things off on a good tone,” Best said. 15-year-old
Bailey Esperesen qualified for the Western Canadian championships with a third place finish in the 50-metre breaststroke and made the finals in the 200-metre individual medley. “For Bailey, qualifying was the goal, but I think he will probably have some more work to do before he reaches the next level,” Best said. Bailey’s brother Tanner also swam a personal best time in the 200-metre fly. The winter swimming season is quickly coming to an end, but the Otters will host their regional meet on March 8-9 and, prior to that an inhouse competition in February. Once the winter season wraps up, the Otters will switch their attention to long course swimming. They’ll only get one chance to train in a 50-metre pool before provincial championships in early summer. Full results: Cassie HorningWandler: Bronze medal in the 4x200 meter 14 and under Freestyle relay.
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The Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club held the second leg of the Shamrock Cup last weekend on the Turkey Shoot run.
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It was a perfect day to hit the slopes on Saturday for the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club. Clear skies and a temperature inversion left the competitors who took to the Turkey Shoot run for the second leg of the Shamrock Cup in good spirits. One hundred members from the SSSC raced during the day long event, with competitors ranging from four years of age
to 18. The first leg of the Shamrock Cup was solely for ages 10 and up, but now that the younger skiers have had a chance to develop their skills, they were able to participate in their first race of the season. Because the weather was good and the course was in excellent condition, many of the kids got to take multiple runs down the course. “When they get to have three or four chances down the course and they get to
switch sides, that’s great for their experience and development,” U10 coodrdinator Heidi Westfall said. Up next, the club will host a U10 festival with an Olympic theme on Feb. 15 as part of the third leg of the Shamrock Cup. The event will feature a series of different competitions, including a speed trap, where racers are timed with a radar gun, an obstacle course through a brush gully, a distance jump and a scavenger hunt. Full results online.
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season in the books, the bantams are looking forward to a semifinal matchup at home against Kitimat on Feb. 15. The winner moves on to face the league champions from Terrace in the final and the right to represent the northwest region at provincials in March. “Our goal is the same as it’s been all year, to win our zones and move on to provincials. That’s what we’re looking for,” Pederson added. As for the peewees, they’ll wrap up their regular season this weekend against Prince Rupert at home. They returned last weekend from a two game set against Vanderhoof with a win and a loss under their belts. If things stay the way they are in league play, the peewees will once again face off against Vanderhoof in the first round of the playoffs. “They are doing really well, this morning was probably our best game of the year,” head coach Dave Tucker said of the team’s 9-4 victory. “Things are looking positive heading into playoffs for sure.” Playoff dates against Vanderhoof have yet TBD.
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The three Smithers Storm teams are putting the finishing touches on their regular seasons and gearing up to make runs at provincial qualifications. Last weekend the Midget Storm played a one-game exhibition against Vanderhoof to determine home-ice advantage for their best-of-three tier two provincial qualifying tournament. The Storm served notice that Vanderhoof has got a lot of work to do if they want to advance, after posting a 5-0 win. The Midget Storm started off slow, but picked up as the game went on, outshooting Vanderhoof by a 34-4 margin over the last two periods. “It was a good effort by our guys,” head coach Brendan Hutchinson said. “We had a depleted lineup, with five regulars out so it’s always nice when the guys play hard when you’re missing a few.” Hutchinson is working on securing ice time for the playoff rematch against Vanderhoof. As of yet, no date has been announced. If the Midget Storm win, they’ll move on to provincials in Penticton, from March 6-8. The Bantam Storm had a scheduled two game home set this weekend, but Kitimat cancelled because of injuries. Instead, they faced off against the Smithers house midget team and split the set 1-1. “The kids are getting better as they go,” head coach Don Pederson said. “Every game is an improvement and that’s what we are looking for.” With the regular
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Gitanmaax hosted an open talent show Jan. 29 at Tri-Town Theatre, where adults, teens and a 12-andunder category sang or danced to their heart’s content. Gordon and Keenan (left photo) inspired their peers to join them in their rendition of the Gangam Style dance.
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New FN resource centre opens at Hazelton Secondary By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
A new First Nations’ resource centre was officially opened at Hazelton Secondary School last week and a comprehensive aboriginal-based curriculum was also unveiled. The new centre has been an idea for some time, but has been on the official funding list since for more than a decade. For the past couple of months Jody Tetreau and Katrina Johnson, who will be supervising the centre full-time, have been setting up the room, which is open for all to visit from students to the public. “I had one block on my schedule to set this room up and Katrina and I did most of it,” Tetreau said. “So many people
and organizations put a lot of effort and time into making this happen. It’s a huge step for the area. There was a lot of discussion about where the room would be and it’s good to have this as a central spot in our school.” Cheryl Sebastian, district principal aboriginal education in the Kamloops area, who formerly held the same position in the northwest, couldn’t be at the ceremony she did so much to help make a reality. However she sent a letter to ensure her thoughts were heard. “What started as a dream has now come to fruition,” Sebastian said in correspondence, echoing the sentiment that collaboration made it all happen. “Thanks to all of you for your dedication to students and your efforts to ensure that [Gitxsan] culture and heritage are integral threads in
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the fabric of our school.” Accompanying the opening of the resource centre was the release of Nurturing the Spirit, a curriculum created specifically to teach Gitxsan and other aboriginal content. Sebastian found what would be the basis of the curriculum and shared what she found with Kirsten Barnes, First Nations high school and Virginia Morgan, Hazelton
Secondary. The master’s thesis Sebastian found focused on suicide prevention, but Barnes and Morgan expanded the original concept to include Gitxsan content and cover all areas of education. Barnes was on hand to describe the program to those present. “We all agreed suicide is a problem, but to have a program that only touched on that issue would be under serving our students,” Barnes said. “We all decided that we should create our own culturally relevant curriculum that could be used throughout our entire school district.” The program was also a collaboration between the Coast Mountain School District, Gitxsan/Wet’suwet’en Education Society and funded in part
by the Ministry of Child and Family Development. Nurturing the Spirit is an eight-chapter program that a student can work through from start to finish or by section as needed. The program ranges from self-awareness to seven sacred teachings to First Nations literature, Barnes said. “I see this room as a bridge,” Tetreau said. “It’s a transformation of our classrooms to include many voices. It’s a way of honouring the territory and the Gitxsan people.” The resource centre will be open Wednesday (8 a.m. to noon, Thursday (1 to 5 p.m.) and Friday (noon to 4 p.m.). For more information on catalogued resources visit follet. cmsd.bc.ca and follow the FN resource centre link or call 250842-5214 (ext. 3121).
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A teacher convicted of a sexual offence against a minor will not be in a classroom with students in B.C. anytime soon. Robert Robinson Sturney, who was teaching at Hazelton Secondary School when the offence happened between 2008 and 2009 signed a consent resolution agreement with the Teachers Regulation Branch, formerly the BC College of Teachers, said commissioner Bruce Preston late in 2013. He agreed to not apply for a certificate of qualification as a teacher or a letter of permission to teach for 12 years, the end date of which is October 30, 2025. A consent resolution agreement is used when the commissioner determines that the facts require some action against the individual’s teaching certificate or certain conditions on his or her practice and is a voluntary process
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resulting in a written agreement on the facts and outcome as they relate to the certificate holder’s practice, explains information on the branch website. Sturney’s professional teaching certificate was issued to him Oct. 3, 1994 and was valid from Sept. 1, 1994, but was cancelled Nov. 1, 2010 due to nonpayment of fees, according to the consent resolution agreement. On Dec. 7, 2009, Coast Mountains School District 82 made a report to the college about Sturney, said the agreement. A report is made when it is believed there is an issue of competence or a breach of certification standards. On Feb. 14, 2012, Sturney was convicted of sexual exploitation of a young person when he was in a position of trust or
authority towards the young person between October 2008 and September 2009, continued the agreement. Sturney was sentenced to 14 days of intermittent imprisonment and 18 months of probation, said the agreement. A court ban was issued prohibiting the publication of any information which could identify the young person, continued the agreement. On Aug. 15, 2013 the commissioner issued a citation, which is done when the commissioner is taking further action against the person, according to section 56 (1)(b) of the B.C. Teachers Act. On Aug. 20, 2013, the commissioner proposed a consent resolution agreement to Sturney, as per section 53 (1)(a) of the teachers act. In the consent
agreement, Sturney admitted the facts stated about his professional certificate, its cancellation, his employment by the school district, the district’s report, his criminal conviction and the commissioner’s citation were true. Sturney admitted that conduct described in his criminal charge was professional misconduct and contrary to the standards for educators in the province, continued the agreement. He agreed not to apply for certification and understood that the director of certification would be required not to issue to him a certification of qualification, an independent school teaching certificate or a letter of permission for 12 years, ending Oct. 30, 2025, said the agreement.
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Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on all highways within the Bulkley Stikine District, including areas from Burns Lake west to Kitwanga and north to the Yukon Border, including Atlin. The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions. Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. If you normally receive bulk deliveries of water, fuel, livestock feed or other produce, please plan ahead so interruption to your deliveries will be minimized. Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated. Dated in Smithers, British Columbia, this 23rd day of January, 2014. Carl Lutz, District Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Bulkley Stikine District
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2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR PUBLIC FEEDBACK REQUESTED Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is seeking public feedback regarding the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar. Details regarding the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar are available on the school district web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca. Public feedback is welcomed by February 28, 2014, by completing the 2014-2015 School Calendar Survey (link available on the school district web site) or by forwarding your comments by email to carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca, by fax to 1-888-290-4786, or drop off/mail to: Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 A summary of all responses and feedback received will be reviewed by the Board of Education. The 2014-2015 School Calendar will then be considered at the Regular (Public) Meeting of the Board to be held on March 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. For further information, please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4401 . Fax 1-888-290-4786 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
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Launching February 7, 2014 The Regional District is testing new ways to share information and feedback on the Lakelse Lake Community Wastewater (Sewer) EA Project. Lakelse Lake is a regional amenity so feedback from all stakeholders is helpful. Open Houses, while informative for those able to attend, cannot connect stakeholders the way an instant 24/7 on-line tool can. Social media is a way to communicate with people separated by geographic distances. PlaceSpeak™ is a location-based web consultation tool the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is trying as a way to reach out and “connect” our communities in order to get feedback and ideas. If you missed the Open Houses or just want to revisit the project information and interact with others, PlaceSpeak™ will provide an opportunity to access the same information presented in the December 2013 Open Houses at Prince Rupert and at Mt. Layton on the Lakelse Lake Community Sewer EA Project. PlaceSpeak™ is an alternative way to generate dialogue and feedback on the proposal for Lakelse Lake Community (Sewer) EA Project. The Discussion Forum invites participants to address the same questions posed in the Dialogue session in Prince Rupert. This is a chance MoTI Ad 1022 to parti cipate!
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Couple happy living in supportive community Post-house fire assistance shown very appreciated By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
Debora Lowe and Tara Williston lost everything when the house they were renting caught fire during the evening of Jan. 24. and now they’re left to pick up the pieces. Fortunately, the Hazelton and area communities are rallying to assist them and the couple are overwhelmed at the outpouring of support from friends, family and community. “People have just been amazing,” Lowe, who is a nurse-practitioner at Wrinch Memorial
Hospital, said. “We’re so lucky to live in this community.” The couple recognizes they may have dodged a bullet, as they were staying with family in Telkwa and couldn’t return to Hazelton when they wanted to due to a fatal collision on Highway 16 the day after the fire. “We lost our dog Petey, which is thankfully the worst of it,” Lowe said. “But it could have been much, much more of a loss.” A donation depot being offered by Hannah Huston and Chris Lawrence, at their home in Old Hazelton, is one way the community
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is showing its support for the couple’s unfortunate circumstance. “Wendy Hunt did most of the organizing for the depot,” she added. “But Hannah is doing so much by opening her house for donations.” A bank account has also been set up at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union in New Hazelton, but the couple insists they prefer donations. “We’re doing fine as far as money’s concerned,” Lowe said. “Replacing household items is our main issue right now. We plan to move into a new place in a few months.” See FIRE on C6
What You MaY Not KNoW about CaNada Post In the house of Commons last tuesday Nathan Cullen said it best, “We have no promises from the conservative government that it will not privatize Canada Post”. the Conference board of Canada was supposed to be an impartial and independent entity. they did a study on Canada Post and found that Canada Post would lose money by about 1 billion dollars a year by 2020. these projections were based on Canada Post losing 250 million dollars.
Canada Post upper management. so how can we take what they say at face value? Last year, we in smithers fought to stop the franchising of our post office. Canada Post said they were not looking at smithers to franchise and they denied it on CbC terrace but yet we hear they are still looking for a franchise in smithers.
so we are once again asking for the public help and support in signing our petition that we have put in the newspaper two weeks Canada post is basing their cuts ago, we also have them at our of downsizing, closures & price MLa doug donaldson’s office and hikes and a loss of 8000 jobs on our MP Nathan Cullen’s office. this report. but what the public Please sign them and together we doesn’t know is deepak Chopra, will bring the fight to Canada Post the CEo of Canada Post also sits and the Conservatives to keep on the Conference board of Canada. our public post office public. that is truly a conflict of interest. Brought to you by the Canadian and the study of the viability of Union of Postal Workers. Canada post was also paid by Come worship with us at
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IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. at Smithers United Church. Everyone welcome. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers. TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.
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With tremendous sadness, we announce Andy’s passing following a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. Andy was born in Smithers, B.C., to Bob and Nora McEwen. Andy acquired his love of cars and mechanical skills working at McEwen’s Autobody. After graduating from high school in 1967, he entered SFU where he obtained his Bachelor of Economics and Commerce degree. Briefly, he held jobs with Centa Tax Services, Trans-Mountain Pipeline and Surrey Co-op before joining Canadian Fishing Company. He remained there for 33 years before his retirement in 2007. In 1982, he married Sylvia (Matei), and together they raised two children, Shawn and Lindsey. When not working, Andy enjoyed camping, time at the Point Roberts cottage, travelling, and small home projects where he used his impressive mechanical, electrical, and technical skills. Andy worked hard and played hard. He was always there to lend a hand and people will remember him for his stamina, determination to do the best, and overall joie de vivre. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, son Shawn, daughter Lindsey, sisters Rosemary Maitland (Ken) and Susan Evans (David), brother-in-law Gordon Matei (Frances), nieces, nephews, and extended family in B.C., Alberta, and beyond. A Celebration of Life will take place at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined; donations to McEwen Endowment Fund of the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation, Box 4584, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0, or charity of choice.
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JACK DE COTEAU 1934-2014
Jack began life’s journey in Melfort, SK and he spent his childhood there. In his teens, he lived in Kelowna where he followed his passion...hockey. Jack played defence and if rough play was required for victory, Jack was happy to oblige! Jack married young and moved to Cache Creek and Ashcroft where his three children, Dale, Linda, and Charlene were born. Always a hard worker, he hauled lumber to Vancouver and later built a successful backhoe business. In 1974, now divorced, Jack moved to Smithers. Gradually he acquired a plethora of machinery as he built a varied, thriving construction business. The Bulkley Valley is crisscrossed by a network of logging roads built by Jack. When he finally retired, Jack followed his lifelong dream of raising Andalusian horses. After clearing, and developing 75 acres of panoramic pasture land, he achieved his dream by building a herd of 12 horses. He adored each and every one, and they responded with a love for him which was plain to see. Jack is survived by Anne, his partner of 40 years, his three children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many, many friends. In memory of Jack, a celebration of his life will be held on May 17 at Glenwood Hall at 2 p.m. There will be an open mike so that those who wish to attend can share their memories of how Jack impacted their lives, relate their stories of his humour and actions, and remember him as he was, a wonderful, amiable and colourful character. Heartfelt thanks go to Drs. Scholtz and Bastian. Their support, care and compassion in Jack’s last days extended well beyond the call of duty.
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Smithers Community Services Association “A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized.” Clinical Advisor – Permanent (minimum 14 hours per week) Competition #316 Smithers Community Services Association is seeking a Clinical Advisor to provide clinical guidance and support to program staff and persons served. Smithers Community Services Association is a non-proÀt organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity and you are prepared to evolve, change and grow as a result of working here. To view this job posting please visit: www.scsa.ca/careers/ Closing date: February 15, 2014
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I, Phil Terrault of Phils Boxes Ltd. of 3200 Boyle Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N2 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as Part of Lot B Section 14 Township 1A Range 5 Coast District Plan EPP25548 and located at Yelich Road, West of the West Boundary of the Smithers Airport. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Planning Department, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako 37 3rd Avenue Box 820 Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0 by February 19, 2014.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Margaret Alice Brown, deceased, formerly of PO Box 37 South Hazelton, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret Alice Brown are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o G.E. Greene Law Corporation, P.O. Box 940, 3895 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0 on or before June 2, 2014 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday February 17, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office at 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. “Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1683, 2014”. The purpose of the amendment bylaw is to limit medical marihuana production to properties where Intensive Agriculture is a permitted use. The proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw will accommodate the following: • Allow the production of medical marihuana on lands where Intensive Agriculture is a permitted use in the Zoning Bylaw (H2, Ag1, RR1). • Disallow the production of medical marihuana as an Agriculture or Horticulture use in the Zoning Bylaw (R5, R6, H1). • Disallow the production of medical marihuana as a home occupation. The proposed changes are the result of staff research regarding the potential land use impact associated with the type of operations permitted under the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission respecting matters contained in “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1683, 2014”. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than February 17, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is to be held by the Chairperson or Alternate Chairperson as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, a copy of the proposed Bylaw and related documents may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 5, 2014 to February 17, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw will also be made available at the public libraries in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Houston, Smithers and Vanderhoof. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the first of two publications.
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Homes for Rent FOR RENT Private Home. Telkwa 3bdrm N/S N/P $1600 Ref Req. 250-846-9592 TELKWA Newer 3 bdrm rancher in Tower subdivision, 5 appl, pets neg., close to lake & trails, fenced yard. Ref’s Req’d. Avil. Feb. 1. $1,100/m (778)210-0066.
Office/Retail AVAILABLE MARCH 2014 Main floor (office, mtg space/kitchen etc.) in professional heritage house, dwtn Smithers 3864 2nd Ave. Great location / exposure. Contact sandra@bcdesignworks.com or call/text 250-643-6221 OFFICE SPACE avail. midFeb. 3 offices, 2nd floor fully reno’d heritage house on 1st Ave., Smithers. Call Richard 250-877-1974.
Suites, Lower 1 BDRM, ground level suite in private home, sep. entrance, incl. F/S/W/D, all util, sat. TV, internet, patio. Backed up to wooded area, fenced yard, for quiet single mature adult, N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req’d. $975/mth. Avail. Feb. 1. 250-847-3827 after 6 p.m.
Suites, Upper FURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636. SMITHERS reno’d 2 bdrm, sep. storage rm. N/S, adultoriented. Ref’s req’d. Quiet bldg. $800/m. (250)847-4453.
Want to Rent 1 OR 2 BDRM suite in Smithers area. Quiet lady, N/P, N/S. Pat 250-847-5177
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Canfor Houston Operations 2007- 2014 Forest Stewardship Plan Extension Request Notice of Review and Comment In accordance with FPPR 20 (1) the proposed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) extension request and amendment for Canfor, Houston operations, the Dungate Community Forest, Lowell Johnson Consultants (Moricetown) and Lake Babine Nation is publically available for review and written comment commencing on February 5th, 2014 for a period of sixty (60) days.. FSP’s can be extended for a maximum of 5 years. We were granted a 2 year extension and this request is for a further 3 years. A two year extension was granted to provide the time to work out issues with forest health problems in young pine plantations. This extension includes revised stocking standards to address forest health issues. The extension also includes a new license FL A91846 in the Morice TSA. This license was a West Fraser license and has a cut associated with it of 324,500 m3 per year. This is not new volume. It represents an existing allocation in the timber supply area. This FSP amendment is available for review until April 7th, 2014, at Canfor’s of¿ce on the Morice River Road in Houston, B.C. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments to review are recommended. The deadline for receiving written comments is April 7th, 2014. Please address any written comments to:
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Greg Yeomans, Canadian Forest Products Limited P.O. Box 158, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Telephone: (250) 845-5225 E-mail: Greg.Yeomans@canfor.com
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel to receive any complaints about the preparation of the tax rolls used in the collection of parcel taxes. In the Smithers area, the Regional District uses parcel taxes for both the Glacier Gulch Water Diversion and Lake Kathlyn Aquatic Weed Harvesting services. The parcel tax rolls for these services may be inspected from February 17, 2014 to February 28, 2014 at the offices of the Regional District (37 Third Ave., Burns Lake, B.C.) during regular office hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday). In order for a complaint to be heard, it must be received in writing by 4:30 pm on February 28, 2014. If any complaints are received, the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit at 1:00 pm on Thursday March 6, 2014 in the Board Room of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (37 Third Ave., Burns Lake, B.C.) to consider written complaints received by the deadline. Further information can be obtained by phoning Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator of the Regional District (toll free at 1-800-320-3339) or by visiting the Regional District offices during regular office hours.
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Icy roads IIOBC to factor in clear officer crashes: of wrongdoing RCMP By Jerome Turner
Police Beat New Hazelton RCMP responded to 49 calls between Jan. 23 to 30. Jan. 24 - Police responded to a fire at a nurse’s residence situated behind Wrinch Memorial hospital. Hazelton Fire responders were at the scene within minutes along with BC Hydro. Unfortunately a dog was in the home which burnt to the ground. The two residents of the home were out at the time but have lost everything in the fire. Jan. 25 - Police attended a traffic accident located at the Mud Flat Creek area involving two vehicles. Sadly, one person was killed in the accident and three others were transported to Wrinch Memorial hospital. Two people were later released with minor injuries and one was transported to Prince Rupert to treat a broken wrist and ankle. Jan. 25 - Police stopped a vehicle to conduct a check. A passenger in the vehicle was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Jan. 28 - Police responded to three different traffic accidents during the day. In all three accidents, witnesses reported the vehicles slid out of control. Tires were good on all the vehicles involved. The accidents occurred at Seeley Lake, Whiskey Creek and near the Ross Lake turnoff on Highway 16. Jan. 30 - A male was arrested for Criminal Harassment. The file is still under investigation.
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During a busy New Year’s Eve the New Hazelton Detachment RCMP responded to nearly 40 calls and made 14 arrests, but one arrest provoked a call to the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. After the arrest of an as yet unnamed female, who suffered from undisclosed medical complications while in police custody, the New Hazelton RCMP informed the IIOBC of the event. The IIOBC took over investigations the same day and have yet to release an official statement. “What we have uncovered is that there was no excessive use of force used in this instance by the arresting officer,” Owen Court, IIOBC strategic projects and public engagement, said. Sgt. Jeff Pelley, New Hazelton RCMP detachment senior officer, was unable to comment due to the IIOBC’s ongoing investigation.
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Arena cost to be determined next visit By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
John Hemsworth, architect, came to the Hazeltons Jan. 22 to discuss the finer details of the new Skeena Ice Arena, of which plans have been underway for some time. Hemsworth spoke to members of the owners’ group about what is possible for the new facility and also what he, from experience, doesn’t see happening. Part of the plan is building the arena out of wood, which allows for more opportunity for local timber and jobs. “Think about it this way if we’d been building out of wood all along and somebody came here and said ‘let’s use steel so we can ship materials from the other side of the world’ you’d say they were crazy,” Hemsworth said to the nearly 30 people in
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The new Skeena Ice Arena (shown above) is nearing cost finalization. Architect John Hemsworth aims to return to Hazelton early next month to iron out the details with the owners’ group. Contributed photo
attendance. “It makes so much more sense to use as much local resources as possible to build this arena. That way it will be more of a hub of the community because everything that went into it is from here.” Most of the arenas in B.C. are made out of steel and on top of the added cost of shipping the structures, they just don’t look as good, Hemsworth said. “When you use wood
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for an arena it is just much more inviting and warm,” he said. “I am adamant about natural light and when done right venues like the one you all want to build could be used for weddings, graduations and other celebrations.” One of the largest setbacks for designing a building is how to heat the facility and Hemsworth offered his experience to the crowd. George Muldoe asked
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if it would be best to use geothermal to heat the arena and Hemsworth said yes, but added a caution. “To do geothermal the capital has to be there up front,” he said. “It takes eight to 10 years for geothermal heating to pay for itself in a building of this size as well.” Hemsworth plans to be back in four to five weeks with a costed plan for the new arena.
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Bulkley Valley Real Estate
Email: remaxbv@telus.net Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook. NEW LISTING
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3731 Eleventh Avenue
1703 Riverside Street, Telkwa
Lots 6-7 Fourteenth Avenue
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Excellent family home Located near shopping 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplaces Double garage, private back yard
Peter Lund NEW PRICE
mls n233014
840 square foot, one level building Zoned C-1, Village of Telkwa Currently used as Pottery Studio 3 phase power, tile floors
Donna Grudgfield
mls n4506591
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Hill section, quiet no thru street Near perimeter trail access 66x122 treed level lot Town services available
Ron Lapadat
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Stylish 3 bdrm + den, 3 bathroom Bright & spacious, great kitchen Huge master with 4 piece ensuite Beautiful big yard,gardens,fish pond
Ron Lapadat
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3192 Railway Avenue
16341 Highway 16 W, Telkwa
#7-3664 Third Avenue
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Leo Lubbers
mls n232359
2 bedroom rancher New hot water, furnace, electrical New flooring, new bathroom Fenced yard, storage/workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$439,500$
mls n231561
106 acres, 3 bedroom home, view Hay field, east of Telkwa Frontage on Bulkley River www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$45,500
Brand new, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1164 s.f., all appliances are included n/g, fp, open design, great location Only one left
Leo Lubbers
mls n227961
$294,000
mls n231182
$319,500
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Lovely country cottage on 5 acres 4 bdrm, 3 bath, walk out basement Views, sunshine, fenced for horses www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n231340
$449,500
$244,900
$749,000
665 Hudson Bay Mountain Road 4.9 acres, 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom house Full finished basement with entry Guest house, gardens, pond www.realestatesmithers.com
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8639 Kroeker Road • • • •
5 acres, custom built home 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Huge shop, home based business Nice views, gas fireplace, woodstove
Donna Grudgfield
$399,500
mls n231677
$237,000
3286 Turner Way
Lot 4 Chestnut Crescent
3889 Tenth Avenue
3475 Simcoe Avenue
54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake
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6 years young 2 storey, RV parking 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, fireplace & more Double garage, 24x32 shop www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n231625
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
¼ acre lot Sunny and great view Great location Municipal sewer and water
Sandra Hinchliffe
Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292
mls n228370
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, full bsmnt 3 year old 32x26 garage/shop, shed Many recent renovations Covered porch, garden, greenhouse
Jantina Meints
mls n230626
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres Heated kitchen floor, central vac Updates to flooring, lighting, paint 40x60 barn, fenced, double carport
Karen Benson
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
mls n231260
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
mls n231641
Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420
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Understanding Grief & Loss at the Healthy Living Centre with Kevin Hegseth Certified N.L.P Practitioner
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