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Kids enjoyed the whiteout conditions at the Family Day celebrations at Walker Island Park
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Snowstorm doesn’t dampen turnout for first Family Day at Walker Island It was a wild and snowy day for the first Family Day celebrated February 10 at Walker Island. Despite the whiteout, there was an excellent turnout and everyone enjoyed themselves with all the activities provided. There was a fabulous tractorpulled hayride driven by Thor DiGuistini. Tremendously popular with the little ones, the tractor
pulled lap after lap to the delight of the kids. Snow was falling in buckets but it appeared to make no difference to the happy riders aboard the hay bales. ‘Doug on the Trail’ was on hand to offer guided Nature Walks through the woods and down to the river surrounding the park, while Byron Chief-Moon and Rose Celeste of the Bella Coola
Valley Learning Society’s ran a photo booth. Family portraits were offered, and youngsters had a chance to operate the camera on their own while their friends ‘jumped for Bella Coola!’ There were also crafts, games, a treasure hunt and the snowcovered playground to enjoy. The slide gets real slippery with all that snow!
The tractor-pulled hayride was tremendously popular!
A hot chili and potato lunch was much appreciated under the protection of the gazebo. Bowl after bowl of chili was consumed in the white out and families were
having a great time just being together. Thanks to Active Communities and all their partners for hosting this great event.
Eric Boileau gets a camera lesson from Byron Chief-Moon
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The Queen of Chilliwack will no longer be servicing Bella Coola
BC government not backing down from BC Ferries cuts By Caitlin Thompson Transportation Minister Todd Stone says the BC government is going ahead with nearly $19 million in cuts to BC Ferries despite widespread opposition from BC residents. The province confirmed it will be cutting minor and northern ferry routes, and implementing changes to major routes, beginning in late April. “Better alignment of service levels to the demand, while protecting basic levels of service, is necessary to ensure a coastal ferry service that’s affordable, efficient and sustainable for future generations,” said Stone. This includes massive cuts to service on the north and central coast, most notably the disappearance of Route 40 as we know it. However, the government is claiming that service to Bella Coola will actually increase as they plan to sail the Nimpkish three to four times per week, up from the usual one. Executive Director of the Tourism Industry Association Ian Robertson said that the government’s proposal to partially service the route with the much smaller vessel, the
Nimpkish, is not an attractive solution for tourists and is no substitute for Route 40 service. “That ferry can only carry 16 vehicles and 130 passengers. It has no lounge and passengers will be limited to the open deck or sitting in their vehicles for the approximate 8-hour journey,” said Robertson. Tourism groups, both locally and provincially, have reacted with disdain to the Nimpkish plan, saying it is absolutely no substitute for the Queen of Chilliwack. The Tourism Industry Association of BC has stated that ‘the elimination of the Discovery Coast ferry service (Route 40) will have major consequences for the tourism industry and communities throughout the province.’ “Our industry is extremely disappointed with the news that this ferry service is being discontinued,” said Ian Robertson, Executive Director. “The ‘circle'’ route connecting Vancouver, Port Hardy, Bella Coola with the Cariboo Chilcotin is one of BC’s most scenic journeys that attracts tourists from around the world.” Industry officials also point out that the devastating
effects of the cancellation will be felt across the province, in many different sectors. “The timing of this announcement couldn't have been worse. Tourism operators in these regions have been receiving bookings for the 2014 season for months, and now they will have to be cancelled,” continued Robertson. “This decision means that they will definitely lose revenue and jobs, and many may lose their businesses. We were hopeful that there would have been more meaningful collaboration and dialogue with the government on how cutting this ferry service could have been avoided.” This lack of dialogue has been met with much frustration as the government has refused to budge on their decision, despite a costly ‘consultation process’ that was supposed to collect and consider community input. Some critics are calling the entire process a sham. “It’s clear to me that the consultation process was a sham. The people were asked to come out and provide their input and opinion into the government’s plans. They were completely
ignored,” said NDP MLA Nicholas Simons. Indeed, the Community Engagement Report indicates that 63 percent of respondents strongly disagreed with the government’s plan to introduce gambling aboard the ships, and 64 percent strongly disagreed with the plan to reduce the Seniors’ discount. The government announced last week that it will be pursuing its plan for slot machines and cutting the Seniors’ discount. Several editorials have been penned on the topic lately, with one author claiming that the cuts to Route 40 are the start of a new ‘War in the Woods.’ As travel writer Michael McCarthy wrote in The Vancouver Sun, “the government in Victoria still pays little attention in 2014 to Bella Coola or any similar small isolated towns in the Interior or the North Coast dependent on tourism.” McCarthy proclaims that these cuts are really just a smokescreen to hide a much more ominous plan. “Much bigger forces are at play. Any study of ferry cuts to remote tourism destinations such as the Great
Bear Rainforest or Haida Gwaii reveals a similar pattern,” McCarthy writes. “Wherever small tourism businesses clash with the powerful interests promoting mining, oil, forestry, frack-
ing and natural gas plants, political decisions have been taken at cabinet level to reduce or even eliminate promotion of B.C.’s wilderness tourism.” The government insists the changes
announced last week are necessary to protect long-term ferry services. It will release specific details of route changes in late March and implementation will begin in late April.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
No point in voicing opinions to ‘stone deaf’ provincial government Dear Editor, I just got off a press-release conference call, hosted by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, at which the Minister, Todd Stone, announced the results of their review on community engagement related to the recent announcement of ferry service cuts to coastal BC communities.
Having been aware of an extensive campaign of opposition coming from all manner of affected organizations and businesses, I was cautiously optimistic that the transportation ministry would recognize that the provincial taxpayer’s subsidy towards route 40 was significantly less than the taxation revenue that is provincially generated by the ferry traffic travelling
throughout the circle route communities. As it was demonstrated in a recent report produced by the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) that route 40 was actually profitable, one would have expected at least a reconsideration of the Ministry’s decision to arbitrarily cancel the service to Bella Coola. TIABC Executive Director, Ian Robertson,
said his organization was “ready to meet with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ministry of Tourism and BC Ferries officials in order to help them come up with better ferry transportation solutions for the 2014 tourist season.” But that was clearly not in the government’s interest. They haven’t accepted any input or suggestions with
respect to this crucial socio-economic decision. The community engagement process that saw low-level provincial officials brave the stages of certain coastal community town halls was a complete sham. Not one item of text from the initial service cuts announcement was altered following a $500,000.00-plus exercise in bamboozle-the-coastaldummies.
The stock rhetoric used by the Minister in today’s press conference was nothing short of insulting. It was quoted straight from the manual of ‘Minister-speak’; use lots of words but don’t say anything. The decision to cancel the Bella Coola Ferry had been made in isolation and no manner of input was, or would be, considered. It is pointless to assume that
intelligent British Columbia taxpayers might influence, or otherwise conduct, reasonable communications with the provincially elected officials who hide behind the impenetrable walls of the provincial legislature. Clearly the only option remaining for BC residents to be heard is to change the guard. This one is stone deaf. Sincerely, Stephen Waugh
Reader points out the ‘elephant in the room’ Dear Editor, There is a huge elephant in the room not being talked about when it comes to the devastating news concerning the Chilliwack ferry not continuing its service to the Bella Coola and other coastal areas. It is
well documented that tourism is alive and well in the Bella Coola valley and steadily increasing in numbers and dollars every year. This fairs well with the local population while seeing an increase in art, nature observance, camping, and appreciation/respect
Leon Barnett, Realtor 250-982-2704
for Nuxalk art and lifestyle. Enter the elephant: The continuous growth of tourism results in the willingness and motivation for stronger resistance to destructive growth such as pipelines for the tar sands of Alberta, mineral
Vera Robson, Realtor 250-982-2553
mining, large scale logging, and other corporate bottom line ventures that all in all will ruin the way of life in Bella Coola for all grandchildren and those yet to be born. But wait, as stated in various articles in this newspaper, should the ferry service disappear or diminish, the inability for folks
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in the Bella Coola Valley to afford food, pay bills, and just get by increases tremendously. And what this will ultimately do will increase the local population's willingness to sell their soul to corporate efforts to rape the land with total disregard for the local environment and way of life.
My intuition tells me that this Nuxalk Nation and the local folks living among and with them will want to continue to see that life as it is today remains for their grandchildren and those yet to be born despite the government of Canada's possible decision to cut the ferry service. I always believed
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Canadian government to be more in tune with real life issues and still have faith that they will not only reinstate complete ferry service but also increase the service as tourism blossoms. It is the right thing to do. Sincerely, Ron Teska West Virginia, USA
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Vancouver Coastal Health funds programs for local seniors BY ANGELA HALL Thanks to funding from Vancouver Coastal Health’s “Stories for Health”, seniors are meeting Thursdays at 1:30 - 2:30pm at the Augsburg United Church Fellowship Room. The meetings are open to everyone and hopefully this article will help to spread the word. The first meeting discussed Extended
Care issues and at the following one, Christine Hyde joined the group to share an update on the issue. She had completed a survey and study of aging in Bella Coola in 2009 and was most helpful with those details. Christine is hopeful that the addition of 15-18 beds in the Extended Care unit at the hospital will happen, as this project is “shovel ready.” Joining Vancouver
Coastal Health may be a very positive step in the seeing that dream come to life. Participants all expressed wanting to stay in their homes as long as possible and brainstormed ways of getting help with the heavy chores. Questions regarding home support will be discussed on February 27. The schedule is as follows: February 13 - Seniors
Nutrition with Liz Howard. February 20 – Fraud and Senior Abuse with Teresa McCausland. February 27 – Home Support in Bella Coola with Tammy Tuller. March 4 – Fall Prevention. March 11 – Other ideas as the group sees fit. Chair Exercises are held on Mondays at 1:15pm and Wednesdays at 10:30am. There is walking in the SAMS new gym (absolutely
clean shoes, please) Tuesdays at 1:30pm until March 11. Walking poles are available. The Senior Peer Support group will meet every Thursday at 1:30pm until March 13 and then once per month starting in April. Everyone is welcome. If you would like more information and be added to the phone list, please call Janice at 250 799-5822 or 250 799-5479.
Seniors are now meeting every Thursday at 1:30 at Augsburg United Church Fellowship Room.
Major landslide occurs near Rivers Inlet logging operation A logging operation located in the Johnston Creek drainage of Rivers Inlet has resulted in a major landslide. Vivian Thomas, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, said the slide began about 400 metres above
the site of a Kvamua logging operation and appears to be a natural event. Kvamua is a forestry company owned and operated by the Wuikinuxv First Nation. Interfor holds a shared license in the drainage where the slide occurred but was not working in the area
at the time. Environmentalists have long opposed logging in the area, saying that the area is too sensitive and houses important fish habitat. “Those are naturally unstable slopes with thin soil,” responded Ian McAllister of the environmental group
Pacific Wild. “It’s an area that shouldn’t have clearcuts and large logging roads. It’s one of the best salmon producing systems in Rivers Inlet.” Thomas confirmed that a bridge was washed out, sections of the road were damaged, several pieces
of equipment are stranded and a yarder is trapped in the debris. The slide has been reported to the DFO and geotechnical consultant is investigating. The site wasn’t active at the time due to uncooperative weather. Thomas said
severe wet weather triggered the slide, explaining that a series of storms delivered 58 millimetres of precipitation on Jan. 11, 72 millimetres on Jan. 12, and 82 millimetres on Jan. 13, accompanied by strong winds. McAllister said that the area of the
slide should have been protected as part of the Great Bear agreement, and that there will be consequences. “Unfortunately, there were casualties such as Johnston Creek that did not get protected and now we’re suffering the aftermath,” he said.
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Conservation and industry reach agreement on protecting old growth BY CAITLIN THOMPSON The B.C. government announced last week that environmental groups and forestry companies have jointly submitted recommendations to ‘increase conservation while maintaining economic activity in the Great Bear Rainforest.’ The agreement — which will preserve another 500,000 hectares of old growth — increases forest protection to nearly 70 per cent in the mid-coast region from the 50 per cent level already protected by 2009. The addition pushes the amount of old-growth forest preserved to more than three million hectares, an area
larger than Metro Vancouver. An 82 page submission from the ‘Joint Solutions Project,’ a working group of environmental groups and forest companies that includes Western Forest Products, Interfor, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper, BC Timber Sales and Catalyst, and three environmental groups ForestEthics, Greenpeace and Sierra Club of BC, contains numerous recommendations. The submission proposes that additional areas be set aside for conservation, that harvest levels be adjusted to maintain viable forestry operations, and advocates a new approach to landscape planning that
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better accounts for old growth, cultural values, biodiversity and riparian zones. The process of protecting the central coast began in 2001 with then-premier Gordon Campbell. At that time environmentalists around the world were putting the pressure on B.C. to act by a campaign against provincial forest products, and by 2009 large areas of the Great Bear were under protection. The recommendations will now be evaluated by the Province, Nanwakolas Council and Coastal First Nations. The government has reconciliation agreements with both these groups of First Nations. In addition, 12 other First Nations will need to be consulted since they also have traditional territory in the Great Bear Rainforest. Ministry staff will review the recommen-
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A Kermode bear - the symbol of the Great Bear Rainforest dations for legislative and fiscal implications and implications to other resource users, and First Nations will review for implications to their interests. Coastal First Nations executive
director Art Sterritt said they don't expect to call for massive changes. Sterritt also noted that several First Nations hold tenures in the mid-coast area and will also want to protect the eco-system
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while participating in logging. But, he also pointed out that expects some conflict between the First Nations and industry on which areas to protect and which to log. “We are pleased that the Joint Solutions Project has completed its work,” said Sterritt. “Coastal First Nations will now take this report to our communities for review and discussion prior to finalizing legal objectives with the Province for the Great Bear Rainforest.” ForestEthics senior campaigner Valerie Langer said this is the final step in protecting the Great Bear Rainforest. “There's never been any conservation of this scale achieved. To do this in a collaborative way with unlikely allies over an area the size of some countries, and to both protect the forest and maintain viability of an industry,
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is a great achievement,” she said. Industry officials are also in support of the recommendations, reflecting on past conflicts that made it seem that an agreement of this type would be impossible to reach. “This has been a long time coming. It was not just done in the last week, or last month,” said Interfor vice-president and chief forester Ric Slaco. “This looks to be the final chapter. That’s a big deal.” Government is also pleased with the outcome. “I congratulate the forest companies and environmental groups for their continued cooperation and efforts in finding solutions thatmanage both the environment and local economies in this unique region of the world,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
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Moving forward on ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest By Joan Sawicki Another milestone has been reached in the implementation of ecosystem based management within the Great Bear Rainforest, comprising 6.4 million hectares of BC’s north and central mainland coast, Minister
of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson recently announced. The Joint Solutions Project, a working group of environmental groups and forest companies, has submitted an 82-page report to the Province
containing recommendations that would see additional areas set aside to support conservation, a harvest level to maintain viable forestry operations and a new approach to landscape planning that better accounts for old growth, cultural values, biodiversity
and riparian zones. The recommendations will now be reviewed by the Province and First Nations within the region. The announcement comes at a time when local Ministry of Environment protected areas staff, who
Family Literacy Fair 2014 15 minutes of fun! By Janice Kyle Hats off to all the families who braved the chilly wind to come out to Acwsalcta School on February 6. There were excellent reasons though! At the Book Fair, organized by Dana Drugan, a free $5 Book Buck was given to every child. Many won a second one so lots of new books went to new homes. Teacher Sean Hunter kept the climbing wall busy; Sophie Mack organized the Balloon creation table which had many visitors; and Teresa McCausland had the “make your own hat” table.
The Story telling Castle was busy in the kindergarten room. Monica Tutt served a healthy fruit and yogurt snack devoured by many. Carolyn Digustini had free hats to give away and reminded folks about the Family Day event. Thanks to the Healthy Beginnings staff who support this event every year since 2005! Delicious food was served by fundraisers for L’ipalhyc College. A super highlight was the first time performance by new fiddlers of Twinkle, twinkle Little Star. Finn and Elsie Carlson, Lauren McIlwain,
Saidie Gunderson, Malika Hood, Callum McAllistair and Katie Koroluk. Katie also did a semi-solo of Frere Jacques. Teresa Mccausland also joined the group. Congratulations to these budding musicians! Thanks to Barry Prong and all the staff for making everyone feel welcome. The Grade 3s were awesome helpers during the set-up! Thanks to Joyce Webber and Rose Celeste Clark for the “Book Walk”, a musical chairs activity with a book prize. Thank you also to Williams Lake and District Credit Union for their continued
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee Society is offering an Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Pesticide Applicator Certification Course. April 14-17th, 2014 Lip’alhayc Learning Centre, Bella Coola To Register Contact: Lawrence Northeast: Coordinator, Lip’alhayc Learning Centre lgnortheast@gmail.com 250-799-0038 This course teaches the core knowledge required for certification as a pesticide applicator in BC. It is also a valuable resource for anybody applying pesticides. The course introduces the practices of Integrated Pest Management and the foundational knowledge to prevent and control pests while having the least impact on the environment. A ‘commitment fee’ of $25.00 is payable upon registration. All other course fees are covered by CCCIPC.
support providing the funds to allow every child to have a new book. Literacy Now provided more funding for advertising and door prizes. Thanks to Bella Coola Valley Learning Society who donated a computer for the adult draw. The winner was Melissa Evans. The National family Literacy Day is January 27 and reminds how vitally important literacy skills are to the whole family.
have the responsibility to plan for and manage Conservancies that have already been established under the land use planning process, are setting their project priorities for the upcoming season. As part of their commitment to build closer relationships with our community, local BC Parks staff, comprising Planner, Volker Michelfelder, and Area Supervisors, Steven Hodgson and Bree Matthewman, will be holding a public information meeting on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00 pm at the Bella Coola Valley Inn. This will be an opportunity for local residents to learn about the work BC Parks staff do; hear about recent projects, and discuss planned future initiatives. The meeting is being planned to maximize the opportunity for residents to ask ques-
tions and provide input and feedback to local BC Parks staff. Whether at the Joint Solutions Project level or the strategic planning and on-theground management work by BC Parks and First Nations, it is a
difficult challenge to balance the needs of conservation, cultural respect and public recreation with the desire for economic opportunities for First Nations and local communities in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Term Two SAMS Students Receiving all “Excellent” and/or all “Good” on their report cards for Work Habits
Excellent in Effort Ariana DiGuistini (Grade 6) - Raechelle M. Harvey (Grade 7) Aiden Hindley (Grade 7) - Andrew Stewart (Grade 6) Hunter Harestad (Grade 7) - Olivia Cahoose (Grade 7) Shaydon Younkers (Grade 8) - Braden Tallio (Grade 8) Isaac Silver-Mack (Grade 8) - Aaron Schieck (Grade 8) Levita George (Grade 8) - Cassie Dawson (Grade 8) Brianna Brown (Grade 8) - Jordan Tuck (Grade 9) Samuel Stewart (Grade 9) - Lauren Harrison (Grade 9) Etienne Le Bouder (Grade 11) - Kelly Harrison (Grade 11) Ashley Moore (Grade 11) - Jacob Gascoyne (Grade 11) Carrigan Tallio (Grade 12) - Kasey Karran (Grade 12) Melissa Brooks (Grade 12) - Gage Bittner (Grade 12)
2013-14 Term 2 – SAMS Principal’s List (4.00 GPA) Lauren Harrison (Grade 9) Aaron Schieck (Grade 8) Jordan Tuck (Grade 9)
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Honour Roll (3.50-3.99 GPA) Samuel Stewart (Grade 9) Etienne Le Bouder (Grade 11) Brianna Brown (Grade 7) Niamh Cearnaigh (Grade 7) Taslynn Nelson (Grade 10) Shaydon Younker (Grade 8)
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Kelly Harrison (Grade 11) 3.83 Ashley Moore (Grade 11) 3.83 Isaac Silver-Mack (Grade 8) 3.75 Ariana DiGuistini (Grade 6) 3.57 Ezra Mecham (Grade 8) 3.50
Honourable Mention (3.00-3.49 GPA) Rebecca Chatham (Grade 9) Catriona Nelson(Grade 8) Letia Mack (Grade 8) Gage Bittner (Grade 12) Melissa Brooks(Grade 12) Aiden Hindley (Grade 7) Jacob Gascoyne (Grade 11) Carrigan Tallio (Grade 12) Vernon Nelson(Grade 8) Hunter Harestad (Grade 7) Taija Edgar (Grade 9) Faith Fontaine (Grade 7)
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Cassie Dawson (Grade 8) 3.38 Braden Tallio (Grade 8) 3.38 Cassie Brooks (Grade 10) 3.38 Morgan Durocher (Grade 12) 3.38 Claudia Nelson (Grade 8) 3.31 Andrew Stewart (Grade 6) 3.25 Dylan Tuck (Grade 11) 3.17 R. Mack-Harvey (Grade 7) 3.13 Teah Siwallace (Grade 10) 3.13 Levita George (Grade 8) 3.06 Cela Jones (Grade 6) 3.00 Shaiyena Currie (Grade 12) 3.00
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Are ‘energy drinks’ good for you? By Dr. Paul Martiquet, Medical Health Officer What we know about the health effects of so-called ‘energy drinks’ is quite limited, and what we do know is based more on their ingredients than on the whole of the product. There are a limited number of very small studies (fewer than 50 participants) for the whole product, but most health effects research is based on individual ingredients rather than the whole product. The definition of an ‘energy drink’ is not fixed but a number of descriptions are used. For example, ‘stimulant drinks,’ ‘formulated caffeinated beverage which may contain carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins and other substances for the purpose of enhancing mental performance.” Energy drinks are now about sugar, caffeine and sometimes alcohol. But instead of focussing on what to call them, just think of these as
highly-caffeinated drinks. That will give you a clear idea of what they are meant to do. And energy drinks are not the same as ‘sports drinks’ which are formulated to prevent hydration and enhance sports performance. Among the more visible brands of energy drink are Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster, each of which contain large doses of caffeine and other legal stimulants like Guarana and ginseng. The amount of caffeine in an energy drink can range from 75 milligrams to over 240mg; coffee and colas range up to about 100mg. But do energy drinks deliver on their promises? In short, “yes… but.” Various studies confirm that there are significant improvements in mental performance after consumption. The “but” comes from the various health concerns from consuming high levels of caffeine, particularly among youth and children, and from the implications of mixing these drinks
Bella Coola RCMP reports incident of ‘grandchild fraud’ Cpl. Peter Dionne A local resident reported to Bella Coola Detachment that a male phoned her and presented himself as her grandson asking for help. The male said he was being held by police overnight regarding an incident where he had bumped into another male who was injured and threatened to sue. The resident was convinced by a male who presented himself by phone as a lawyer to send money via a Moneygram at the Post Office to the injured party. The Moneygram is collectible by another party anywhere in Canada by providing
the reference number for the order; identification is not required to cash the instrument. The cash was collected in Quebec, and a similar incident occurred in the East Kootenays on the same date to the same suspect. There is no likelihood the money can be recovered or suspects identified. Frauds of this type are rampant and the suspects invariably direct the victim not to speak about the matter to anyone. If you receive a call for money, do not hesitate to contact the police to verify the circumstances or contact the relatives who would be knowledgeable of these events.
with alcohol. Health Canada has concluded that a healthy adult male can tolerate up to 400mg of caffeine per day; a woman of reproductive age can tolerate up to 300mg. In comparison, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adolescents get no more than 100mg of caffeine a day and that younger children should not consume caffeinated beverages on a regular basis. These figures are based on consumption over the period of a day, not all at once. Too much within an hour or two can lead to adverse reactions including stomach ache, insomnia, nervousness, nausea or more serious reactions. Indeed, a single ingestion of 250mg by a healthy adult has been shown to increase blood pressure, and more than 450mg may result in tachycardia (abnormally fast heartbeat). One of the most significant concerns over energy drinks comes from their use as mixers with
alcohol. This combination leads to a number of potential dangers. First, consuming alcohol with a carbonated mix means faster absorption of the alcohol. But because of the caffeine in the mix, the effects of the alcohol are masked so a drinker may feel he or she is not as intoxicated as they actually are. In turn, this may lead to risky behaviour. No matter how alert they feel, their blood alcohol concentration remains the same as it would be without the energy drink. Some of these riskier behaviours include being taken advantage of, or taking advantage of another person sexually, or riding in a vehicle with a driver who’s under the influence. Consuming alcohol with energy drinks is also associated with increased weekly drunkenness and binge drinking. Energy drinks may give a person a short-term boost, but high levels of caffeine, especially mixed with alcohol, bring their own
Energy drinks like this one are very popular, but should be limited in their consumption risks, something to consider when downing yet another
‘booster’.
Dr. Paul Martiquet is the
Medical Health Officer for Bella Coola.
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Suites, Lower 1bdrm., n/s, n/p, w/d. $600/mo. includes utilities, internet, satellite TV. Single person preferred. d/d req. Avail. March 1st 250-3927564 leave message. 1 Lrge bdrm bsmt suite, close to schools $650 n/s, n/p, Utilities incl. (250)305-1213 3bdrm separate gas/electric heat N/P N/S fenced yard. Child Dev. Centre/Nesika Sch area. $700 +util. (250)3988182 Large 2bdrm suite, n/p n/s Quiet working person preferred $650/mnth incl util. Avail March 1st (250)392-4642 Moon Ave, new large 1bdrm bsmt suite, w/d parking, $725/mo includes uitilities. Call (250)392-9119
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