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Young man was trying to turn his life around before stabbing
By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Francis Namox Jr. was on the verge of turning his life around, said family members and friends who gathered on Friday night at a candlelight vigil for the young man who died last week. Namox, 26, was stabbed and killed on the night of Feb. 7 in an apartment in the 1500 block of Main Street. A charge of second-degree
murder has been laid against Kelly Andrew Johnson, 21. More than 50 friends and family members remembered Namox as a kind, gentle, good-natured young man with an infectious laugh and smile, who also struggled with alcohol addiction. He was trying to be a better father to his two-year-old son and was excited about an upcoming job opportunity. Candace Garcia organized the
candlelight vigil. She went to school with Namox and fondly remembers a school trip down to Vancouver to visit post-secondary schools. The two spent the whole week together and had a good opportunity to get to know one another. “We just had fun, cruising around Vancouver,” Garcia said. “He was such a kind-hearted person. He always put others before himself and tried to help others
as much as he could. He had a very contagious smile. He was always laughing and joking around. “He was a guy that anyone would want to meet.” Joshua Alfred also went to school with Namox. He said it was in high school they became good friends. “We all had a connection,” Alfred said. “I loved hanging out with Francis. He had that laugh that made everyone feel good.
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“Francis was quiet until you got to know him. He was a really nice guy and fun to be around.” Loralee Nikal, Namox’s aunt, said the family is heartbroken. “Francis was just 26. His life was just starting,” she said. “Continue being there for each other,” Nikal said to Namox’s friends. “You see how strong you are together.” Nikal, and other elders who spoke at the vigil, pleaded with the younger
generations to end the cycles of alcohol and drug addiction and violence. Janeane Pascal, Francis’ older sister said the family is still trying to make sense of the series of events that lead to his death. “I’m feeling really sad and hurt, it’s hard to believe,” she said, adding the vigil has helped the family begin to heal. “It’s a lot easier knowing all the people who were there for junior and supported him.
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From NAMOX on Front “I want people to remember junior was a really loving and caring person. He had a two-year-old son and was looking forward to moving back to Prince George to be in his life and be a dad to his son. He was ready to change his life. Alcohol wasn’t the only thing in his life.” Namox’s grandmother, Betty Joseph, said his death brought back the terrible memories of when one of her sons was stabbed and killed 20 years ago. “Alcohol and drugs are destroying our young people,” Joseph, who quit drinking about 20 years ago, said. “We need you to be our leaders one day.” “Why are we burying you? You’re supposed to be burying us,” she sobbed. “You’re supposed to be looking after us.” A memorial for Namox was held on weekend, and the funeral was Monday.
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N EWS Public to have say on carriage homes By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Town of Smithers residents can have their say on carriage homes on March 11. At the regular meeting Feb. 11, council passed first and second reading of bylaws to amend a zoning bylaw and alter the Official Community Plan to allow for carriage homes in the R2 Low Density Residential zone. 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 singlefamily homes.
The Town of Smithers is opening up the discussion around allowing carriage homes in the community to the public on March 11.
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In Smithers, most R2 properties are located on the older side of town, on the west side of Highway 16 and are serviced by alleys. The Town
of Smithers is considering allowing carriage homes 1.5 stories tall. Passing the first two readings automatically takes the process to a public
hearing. The Public Hearing takes place during the regular Town of Smithers council meeting March 11 at 7:30 p.m. “We don’t really need to get into a lot
of lengthy discussion right now,” Counc. Phil Brienesse said. “The most important thing is to get to the Public Hearing stage and hear what sort of input we get from the public on it.” At a council meeting earlier this year, it was stressed allowing carriage homes would not add to the affordable housing stock, only bring another type of rental housing to Smithers. “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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Smithers’ service starts in May By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
An education campaign on curbside recycling in the Town of Smithers should be rolling out soon, according to MultiMaterial BC. MMBC is the provincial nonprofit organization that is assuming responsibility for managing residential packaging and printed paper (PPP) for industry starting in May. Late last year, the Town of Smithers and Village of Telkwa both signed on with MMBC to provide a curbside recycling service to begin this spring. Telkwa has had curbside recycling for the last three years but the service is new to Smithers. Allan Langdon, MMBC managing director, said they will have educational materials available for B.C. communities to use in March. They will play a supporting role but it’s up to the individual communities to communicate the program with their residents, he said. “I think for Smithers having
“There will be a learning curve for residents,” -Frank Wray Town of Smithers Deputy Mayor
access to curbside recycling is a big story,” he said. “[The individual communities] retain the responsibility of communicating with the residents. We’ll have a range of tools and we’ll be happy to support Smithers. We think that by getting the materials out starting March and into April provides sufficient time to get people educated about what they can and can’t put in their blue box.” Town of Smithers Deputy Mayor Frank Wray said they want to get materials out to residents as soon as possible so the initiative is successful from the start. Wray said the town has had a hard time getting straight answers from MMBC on some major issues — like where the collection facility will be located and exactly what can be recycled
under the program. “There will be a learning curve for residents,” he said. “Without us having all of the proper information, it’s really hard for us to give out any educational material at this time.” Starting in May, Town of Smithers residents will be having their garbage picked up bi-weekly, with recyclables being gathered on off weeks. A blue recycling cart will be provided to all homeowners prior to the program launch.
Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach previously told The Interior News the addition of a curbside recycling service should not affect municipal tax rates. MMBC is providing funding for communities on a per capita basis, which should offset any additional costs for residents, the Mayor said. “The calculations our staff have done show that with the proposed program, potentially residents won’t see any increased costs from what they’re paying now but they’ll be getting two different services,” he said. The Town of Smithers does have some basic information on the program on their website — www. smithers.ca.
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Smithers wins redevelopment award By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
The Town of Smithers won a Sustainable Community Award last week for a pair of brownfield redevelopment projects. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities highlighted two sites with the award: the remediation of 1089 Main St. and the building of Bovill Square and the redevelopment of the former Husky lot at Highway 16 and Main Street. The honour was given out by the FCM at their Sustainable Communities Conference in Charlottetown, PEI. “This award was won by our whole community, especially the Centennial Committee, Smithers Rotary, town staff and local contractors who worked so hard to redevelop these two sites in time for our Homecoming last summer,” said Smithers Mayor
Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach accepts the Sustainable Community Award from Raymond Louie, FCM second vice-president and Brock Carlton, CEO, FCM.
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Taylor Bachrach, who was on hand for the presentation. The Town of Smithers paid $467,485 to purchase and remediate the lot at 1089 Main St. and for other contributions like landscaping and storm sewer and irrigation installation. The total cost of the lot and building the stage at Bovill
Square, including volunteer time and labour, was almost $800,000. “Bovill Square is meant as a permanent legacy of our town’s centennial,” Bachrach said “Town council felt it was important to clean up the site and leave future generations a positive legacy and a vibrant public space.” Bovill Square
took centre stage during last summer’s Centennial celebrations until a fire tore through adjacent buildings. The lot was previously home to a
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service station. The Smithers Rotary Club’s entrance park was also built on the site of a former service station. The Town of Smithers leased the lot from Husky Oil for 10 years. The park was completed entirely using donations of time, labour and money, said Rotary president Steve Kerbrat. Club member Tom Havard was the main catalyst behind the project, he said. It cost about $25,000 to fix the site up. “Our big goal in this community is to improve it,” Kerbrat said. “While we were building it, people were using it so we knew it would be a success right away. With the mural on the wall of Subway, I think it’s made a huge difference.”
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ast Wednesday night, Team Media proved the old adage, “Those who can’t do, write,” at the Smithers Saltos gymnastics club’s annual Fitness Challenge. I attended the Fitness Challenge for the first time last year, as an observer. It was a lot of fun and I took a front-page photo I am really proud of. After watching these events done breathlessly by young, petite girls, I left at the end of the night thinking I could have done a pretty decent job on a number of the chosen events. Man, was I way off. Representing The Interior News was myself, sports reporter Nolan Kelly and salesperson Nick Briere. From The Peak was newswoman Airika Owen, general manager Alissa Angel, disc jockey Dustin Treanor and salesperson Christine Maksymec and her husband Mike. Katherine Dow, from CFTK-TV was the lone broadcast journalist on the team. We “competed” against very fit, young teams such as Shogun Dojo, Smithers Secondary wrestlers, midget hockey players and a ridiculously fit group of cross-fitters. Included in the Fitness Challenge were events such as: rope climb, push-ups, burpees, chin-ups, shuttle run, wall sit and plank. I thought we did fairly well. Nolan had, by far, the most swings on the rope. But don’t even ask me how I managed to get blisters on the inside of my fingers from sliding down the rope. We placed a distant ninth with nine points, just behind the eighth-place team which finished with 51 points. The Smithers Saltos successfully defended their Fitness Challenge title, followed by the Garage Warriors and Shogun Dojo. After more than 10 years in the newspaper business, I have become a bit jaded. After attending a dozen drama productions, fiddle concerts and dance company showcases in the last few years, I have forgotten how talented these young people really are. The Fitness Challenge was a good reminder of that. Next time, I’m going to stick to reporting on events, not taking part in them. I’ve embarrassed my family enough. Ryan Jensen, The Interior News
Throne speech has little substance T
he BC Liberals’ throne speech delivered last week is supposed to be the vision of the government for the year, with enough of a smattering of details to convey they are serious about their words. As a member of the Official Opposition, one of my roles is to carefully scrutinize the throne speech to decipher the actions the BC Liberals say they will take to back up their ideas. This is my seventh throne speech and I always look for the positives first for Stikine and the north. What I heard from the Premier and the BC Liberals Feb. 11 was a throne speech full of
campaign-style slogans with little substance. A new slogan for this government was coined, ‘violencefree B.C.’ A laudable goal and what a great opportunity to back it up with an announcement, for example, about funding for a Highway 16 public transit system, something Highway of Tears reports have recommended since 2007. A small commitment in context of a $40 billion annual provincial budget but a huge step in showing seriousness about tackling violence in B.C. But nothing like that to back up the slogan in this throne speech. A campaign
GUEST VIEW Doug Donaldson slogan from last May, ‘debt-free B.C.’ was also trotted out in connection to what the BC Liberals perceive as a bonanza from liquid natural gas revenues. They continually promise economic salvation through LNG but refuse to provide any evidence
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so we can have a serious, fact-based discussion. We could have been provided an idea of the tax and royalty regime the BC Liberals intend to implement. But after missing their own deadline last November for this detail, the only reference in the throne speech was to expect it sometime later. Another lost opportunity to back up the campaign slogan with evidence. Makes one wonder why they are so gun-shy about this detail. On a positive note was the mentioning of Dr. Alfred Joseph, Gisday’wa, in a list of great First Nation leaders who have
passed on since the last throne speech. But in an odd twist, instead of quoting from one of those leaders the Premier chose as her only quote in the throne speech to use a passage from a U.S. president. No doubt John F. Kennedy had some great leadership qualities but what a lost opportunity to highlight and show respect by quoting Gisday’wa or another B.C. First Nation leader. It seems from this performance that Premier Clark is stuck in a rut doing what she is most comfortable with – campaigning. It’s time for her to show the people of B.C. if she can govern.
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WILD GAME The Smithers Rod and Gun club held their annual Wild Game banquet at their clubhouse on Saturday night. Exotic dishes included beaver tail and beans and elk lasagna. There was also a raffle and silent auction. Nolan Kelly photo
Moose has broken the rules
Editor: I just saw the footage on CBC of a recent incident in Smithers where a woman was attacked by a cow moose while walking on a public sidewalk. I was shocked that no immediate action was taken to prevent a reoccurrence. We need to adjust our thinking before someone is killed or seriously injured. The videotape of the incident showed that the moose struck the woman from behind with its hoof in an aggressive and unprovoked action. It may well be that the moose felt threatened; that’s beside the point. The point is that a large animal, capable of killing a human being or of inflicting serious injury has—in fact— deliberately attacked a person and could do so again, perhaps with
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much more serious consequences. If this were a pit bull or a rottweiler and it left its yard to attack a child on the sidewalk, society would hold the owner responsible for not restraining the animal and the animal itself would likely be destroyed. Conservation officers hold a dual responsibility: to protect wildlife from illegal human behaviour and also to protect the public from rogue animals that have become dangerous. I love wildlife as much as anybody
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T HE E DITOR does. We have often enjoyed seeing a cow and calf moose in our neighbourhood. We protect our fruit trees and have tolerated minor damage to shrubs because we enjoy seeing these beautiful animals up close. However, once an animal has shown aggressive behaviour, it is irresponsible to allow further encounters which could lead to the death of a person. Conservation officers were quoted as saying that “the animal would not be put down,” and then gave excuses for its
aggressive behaviour. This is ridiculous. The same wildlife branch authorizes the killing of many moose and bears each year in the wild country nearby. Why is this moose so special, which has now become a nuisance and a threat within city limits? Our first priority must be to protect our citizens. This moose no longer belongs in Smithers. It has broken the rules. Why not “harvest” this one and use the meat to feed some of our less fortunate citizens? The concern for public safety must override
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our enjoyment of nature. Jesus said that “even a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without being noticed by your Heavenly Father”. God cares for sparrows and moose and all living things and so should we. Then Jesus said, “Fear not. You are worth more than many sparrows”. Humankind is not just another species. We are “made in the image of God”. We are not—as some say—“intruding on the territory of wild creatures”. We belong here too and we human beings have the primary responsibility for stewarding God’s creation, including other life forms. Let’s not make a “sacred cow” of these beautiful animals. We should enjoy them, protect them from careless and illegal hunting, control them when necessary and harvest them responsibly. Rod Taylor Telkwa
made an error in a column two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations Board. After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike. They got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached. For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union. This was the strike that, according to the current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running. In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts. The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years and layoff of non-teaching staff. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it. Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal. In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers. By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies. Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around. Tom Fletcher, Black Press
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Smithers to face Williams Lake in third consecutive CIHL final By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The Steelheads didn’t make it easy on themselves, but in the end they came through with a 4-1 win over the Terrace River Kings in the deciding game of the CIHL semifinals, after dropping game two the previous night in overtime. After their convincing 8-2 thumping of the River Kings last weekend at home, the Steelheads’ prospects looked good heading into game two on Saturday night. The teams exchanged goals in the first period. After the River Kings went up 1-0, the Steelheads red-hot powerplay went to work and brought them back even. The second was more of the same, back and forth, the two teams exchanging leads. The Steelheads built up a 3-1 lead, only to see it evaporate shortly after. They regained a one-goal lead in the third off captain Daryl Young’s second of the game, but Terrace tied it up on a lucky shot that deflected off Ryan DeVries skate and into the top corner. Tied at five after 60, the game went to sudden death. In overtime, the River Kings carried the
Matt Arnold finds himself all alone in front of the net during the Steelheads home win last weekend. The Steelheads finished off the River Kings in three after losing game two on Saturday night.
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play, and eventually got a lucky bounce off a deflection that trickled down Tyler Perreault’s back and into the net. The refs didn’t see it and the Steelheads protested, but it was called a goal. With the win, Terrace forced a winner take-all-game three the following afternoon. “It was a heartbreaking way to lose,” Perreault said, after stopping 43 shots in the loss. “I thought that losing Eric Smith
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the next game and being down to only 13 skaters, that we might be in a world of hurt on Sunday.” Everything was going against the Steelheads heading into game two. The River Kings were well rested, after the Steelheads travelled two hours each way both the night after game two and the morning of game three. And the home team had a full bench to the Steelheads’ 13 skaters. The Steelheads were
also without two key players, in stalwart defenceman Ian Smith and forward Stu Barnes, who each had prior commitments. Fortunately, they welcomed Josh Aspenlind back to the fold after he had missed the previous night’s game. They knew their backs were up against the wall. “We just said to ourselves, if we don’t go out and play the best game we’ve ever played then we are in
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to give the three-goal cushion heading into the final frame. With the way Perreault was playing, three goals was more than enough. The Steelheads added one more, for good measure, just two minutes into the third, off Randall Groot’s second of the game From there, the Steelheads tightened up defensively to protect their lead. The River Kings finally solved Perreault with five minutes left in
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trouble,” Perreault said. He certainly held up his end of the bargain. The Steelheads jumped to a two-goal lead in the first period, off markers from defenceman Ryan DeVries and agitator Randall Groot. The River Kings got their share of shots in the first period, but Perreault was equal to the task. It stayed 2-0 until the final minute of the second period when Matt Arnold popped in his first of the game
the third period, but it was too little too late. The seconds ticked down and the Steelheads were headed for their third straight CIHL final. “It’s a great feeling,” head coach Tom DeVries said. “It’s not going to be an easy final though.” For the third straight year, the Steelheads will face the Williams Lake Stampeders, who will look to exact some revenge after their losses in 2012 and 2013. Williams Lake finished with the best regular season record in the CIHL this season at 13-4-1. They also scored the most goals (109), an average of just over six per game. “They’re probably the most talented team in the league,” DeVries said. “They play a skilled game, and when they are at home with their full lineup, they are tough to beat.” Williams Lake advanced after defeating the Quesnel Kangaroos this past weekend. The Steelheads will host game one of the best-of-three series on Saturday, before heading to Williams Lake the following weekend for games two and three (if necessary). The puck drops at 7:30.
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The Bulkley Valley Otters hosted their first in-house swim meet of the year at the BV Regional Pool Sunday morning. “It was a great day,” head coach Tom Best said. “We had a really good turnout, we had a few Special Olympics athletes join us and everyone had a great time.” Fifty swimmers of all ages competed, though the emphasis was less on times and more on fun. “We just wanted to make it a fun environment, and make sure the younger kids were having a blast and I think the older kids had fun helping out the younger ones as well.” For most of the younger Otters swimmers this was their only competition of the year. Best was impressed with the development he’s seen from the younger kids. “Some of these kids were only
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swimming 25 metre races last year and now they are up to 100 metres,” Best said. “It’s quite an amazing improvement and a credit to all the great work the assistant coaches have done.” One of the highlights on the day was the participation of the special athletes who are fairly new to the club. “I am really happy to have them involved,” Best said.
“Their coach, Gale Jones, has done a really good job of getting it organized and getting it off the ground.” Up next, the Otters will host their first swim meet of the season on March 8-9, against other clubs from Terrace, Prince Rupert and Kitimat. “We’re going to try and win our own meet. That has been difficult for us in the past because we haven’t had a lot of younger kids
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The KSM Project – What’s required to get approval? This summer, Seabridge Gold expects to hear the decision on its environmental assessment application for the KSM Project. The proposed gold-copper-molybdenum-silver mine located 65 kilometers north of Stewart will be a large mining operation providing valuable minerals to the world, tax revenues to the province and jobs, economic growth and infrastructure development to local communities. It’s important to know the facts about how a mine is designed – and what’s required to get approval. Studying Effects on Water Quality and Fish Protecting the environment is one of Seabridge’s top priorities. Seabridge has thoroughly assessed the project and its impacts on the environment in its Environmental Assessment Application which includes topics such as potential effects to fish and aquatic habitat due to changes in water quality, including sub-lethal toxicity. Seabridge has worked with independent wildlife, fishery and engineering experts to develop a project that minimizes impacts on water, fish and the aquatic environment. Did you know that the KSM Project Environmental Assessment is available to the public online? The KSM Project EA is available online here: http:// a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_ home_322.html. Anyone can access the document to learn more. Developing a Large Mine Responsibly Some people have asked whether KSM is too big to mine safely and responsibly. The project is similar in size and scope to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper mine in Kamloops, BC. Highland Valley has been in operation since 1986, successfully produces 133,000 tons per day (tpd) and is a key economic driver in the interior of BC. It’s important to remember, producing 130,000 tpd, as would KSM, is only average in size compared to other mines around the world. There is no doubt KSM has engineering and project design challenges due to the terrain and the distance between the mine site and the processing area, which are connected by tunnels. KSM Project tunnels are similar in design to the Granduc tunnels located near Stewart, BC, which were constructed in the 1960s and are still usable today. Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile also provides a great comparison to KSM given that it’s
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The Rugged Edge midget girls team failed to advance to their provincial competition, after losing two straight to Terrace over the weekend. But the girls played tough, posting their best back-toback games against Terrace all season and if it wasn’t for an unlucky bounce at the end of game one, they could have found themselves in a third and deciding game. “It was actually a really positive weekend for us,” Rugged Edge head coach Troy Larden said. “For the girls there was a lot of disappointment because they expected to win at least one and maybe head to provincials, but we played really well out there.” In their first game they gave up a quick 2-0 lead to Terrace, before battling back with two goals of their own at the end of the second period to pull even. With five minutes left in a scoreless third period and the game tied at two, Terrace got a lucky bounce on a dump in, off the zamboni gate that went right to one of their forwards, standing alone in front of an open cage. She buried it to give Terrace the 3-2 win. Game two was a little more lopsided on the scoreboard with Terrace winning 4-0, but on the ice, the game was closely
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contested. “I thought we played really well. It was a great game by both teams, not a lot of mistakes in either end.” Larden was pleased with his team’s progress this season and, with only one graduating player, he has high hopes for next as well. “I am stoked for this team,” Larden said. “If we can pickup one or two more players and hope that everyone comes back then I think we’ve got success in our sights.” The Rugged
Edge girls played in four tournaments this season, against competition from around the province. Their best finish was a first place in Fraser Lake. With their provincial hopes dashed, the Rugged Edge will set focus on their final tournament of the season, in Edson, Alberta. “We have no idea what we are going to face over there, they are pretty serious about their girls hockey over there in Alberta, so who knows what’s going to happen.”
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Looks Last year, Nissan introduced the bigger mid-sized Pathfinder SUV and this smaller Rogue shares many styling cues from its bigger brother. This, in my opinion, is a good idea. It has a sense of purpose, sophistication and commonality that helps define Nissan’s brand. Nissan wants to portray “everyday premium” with this new Rogue, including such nice touches as LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, integrated mirror turn
7-passenger SUV. Granted, the third row is tight but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen monitor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because
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it was felt the price would be too high for compact SUV buyers. Drive As hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better. Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability. As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control feature. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all
the way out to the edges of the corner, almost hitting the opposing snow bank. On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence. Verdict The objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing. The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers.
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Safety Tip: Distracted driving is the third leading cause of car crash fatalities in our province, which is why police are out in full force this month as part of a province-wide distracted driving campaign. According to one recent study, texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to be in a crash.
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The Lowdown Power: 2.5L 4-cylinder with 170hp Fill-up: 8.2L/6.2L/100km (city/highway AWD) Sticker price: $23,498-$33,098 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Frankly, in the automotive world, a hell of a lot. It’s difficult to imagine a Corvette called anything else. Yet, it’s not on my list of cool names because prior to its application to America’s sports car, a corvette was a not-quite-a-destroyer type of small anti-submarine boat. The name only became cool after the Corvette became a success (which didn’t exactly happen overnight). These six car names are just cool.
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bands of roving barbarians. In addition to providing basic transportation, who wouldn’t want a car that’s also proficient at looting and pillaging?
2. Ferrari 500 Superfast:
Even in the early 1960s, using this name took cojones —something that Enzo Ferrari never lacked. It’s almost over-the-top comical, not unlike Wile E. Coyote’s business card, which listed his occupation as “Super Genius.” One can only imagine the response of today’s product liability lawyers to this one.
The name conjures up 3. Ford Mustang: While
the association with the car doesn’t hurt, the name Mustang was cool long before the car debuted in April 1964. Whether it’s the war-winning fighter plane the P-51 Mustang or the wild horse (the car was actually named for the former), it’s just plain cool.
4. Shelby Cobra: As venomous snakes go, Cobras are wicked cool. The whole hood thing, their exotic origins and their highly concentrated venom make your ordinary rattlers and water moccasins seem, well, ordinary. It makes for one of the all-time great hood badges, too.
As venomous snakes go, Cobras are wicked cool.
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5. Plymouth Barracuda:
As fish go, after the shark, the barracuda is arguably the most badass. Beautifully streamlined, highly aggressive and possessing a mouthful of piranha-like teeth, it’s possibly one of the most evocative names for a performance car ever. And while Mopar fans worship the way later cars were simply called the ’Cuda, we remain fans of the full name.
6. Aston Martin Vanquish:
Vanquish is generally defined as follows: To utterly defeat; soundly thrash or beat; to overpower, subjugate or subdue. Enough said.
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A Chilliwack readers asks: When did it become okay to turn left, over a solid yellow line, or a double solid line to whip in for groceries, go for? – These clowns also do not seem to care if traffic is backed up behind them for blocks; they seem to think their time is more important than that of others. It’s NOTt illegal to turn left across such lines as long as the manoeuvre does not cause back-ups as described by the reader.
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Take a winch to the wild outdoors There have been very few times that I have gone four wheeling and not run into a situation where a winch is required. A winch can be an important tool in safely plucking a vehicle from an impossible situation, or righting a truck after a rollover. It can also be used to clear properties of logs or rocks. If you travel the back-roads of British Columbia, you should never be without a winch. There are a few things to know before you operate your winch for the first time. What appears to be a simple operation can quickly turn dangerous if basic safe winching practices are not used. Most are equipped with a varying length of wire rope and the length of the rope is determined by the winch’s load capacity. The wire rope should be inspected regularly to ensure that it has not become crushed, pinched, frayed, or kinked at any point. Should the rope be damaged, it should be replaced before use to avoid injury. All winch owners should
have a winch accessory kit to recover a vehicle properly and safely. The average kit includes a three-metre chocker chain, a clevis, snatch block, five-centimetre tree trunk protector, gloves, and a carrying case. Prices are generally between $250 and $375 depending upon the manufacturer. Most winches are offered with a winch hook strap to ensure that operators do not put hands and fingers in harm’s way. Always wear gloves when operating a winch or handling wire rope. A single line pull is one of the most basic winching operations. It involves rigging the wire rope to a stable anchoring point and spooling it in to pull the vehicle toward the anchor point. This type of pull can also be used to extract a truck without a winch; the winch equipped truck becomes the anchor point and the stuck vehicle is pulled toward it. It is a good idea to throw a jacket or blanket over the wire rope midway between the winch and the anchor
point. This will prevent the cable from whipping back to the truck in the event of breakage. A tree can serve as an excellent anchor point, but never attempt to wrap a wire rope or chain around it. In addition to being extremely dangerous, this improper winching practice can damage or kill the tree. Use a tree saver strap, along with a clevis. When a truck is seriously stuck, more winching power can be achieved through a double line pull. To do so, un-spool a length of a line from the drum and thread it through a snatch block. The cable’s hook can then be fastened to an anchor point on the trucks frame or tow hook, and the snatch block will secure to an anchor point toward the direction of the pull. This method decreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum and greatly increases pulling power. A snatch block can also be used to change the direction of the pull, without the wire rope collecting on one side of the drum. If you have followed the basic principle
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of four-wheeling and brought a buddy or a second vehicle, then chances are you will have some assistance in the recovery. Sometimes all a stuck vehicle needs is a little motivation. In those instances, a quality recovery strap ($53) will work fine. Knowing how to operate a winch correctly is as important as knowing how to drive the 4x4 it is mounted to. Misuse can result in injury or even death, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your winch before reaching a situation where you need to use it. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
Adventures in leaving Detroit and trusting your GPS
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After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back . . . my wish was not yet coming true.
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Alexandra Straub
The digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto. North, ahem, yes. The
tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel. Why the GPS didn’t? – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t. Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did give us a scenic tour of the area. And by scenic I mean, she guided us through some rather dodgy areas, characterized by poorly maintained roads, broken down buildings and dejected looking people. After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true. Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new 2014
Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction. We were, but I guess I was just looking for a sign. A sign that said “Canada” on it. But no, we got this instead: “State Prison Nearby. Do NOT Pick Up Hitchhikers.” Gulp. Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously. Oh gosh, what have we gotten ourselves into? – Regardless, we were in it together so it was bound to be eventful. I forgot to mention, my fuel was getting low, too, and I had a flight to catch out of Pearson. No need to panic, I think. When you’re in these kinds of situations, you say things that you normally wouldn’t say. “I will be so happy when we are back in Ontario,” is a phrase not often uttered by a B.C. resident. But it fell from my lips. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? The one thing that remained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness
was the Jeep Cherokee. The leather-trimmed seats were plush and comfortable to sit in for hours on end. When I started veering off the straight and narrow – aka out of my lane – the lane departure warning would gently lead me back into place. And since it was frigid outside – Ontario and Michigan in January is anything but tropical – features like a remote starter, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual climate zone controls keep occupants toasty warm. Not to mention there was a generous amount of power being delivered from its 3.2L, Pentastar V6 engine, which is rated at 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. It’s then linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission. And with 4x4 capabilities, I was ready to brave the winter conditions, on bare roads or not. Luckily, it was a beautiful day, with few clouds in the sky and clear roads. Things were looking good. Then it happened. A sign. A sign to Canada nonetheless.
Looks like we’d been routed through Sarnia. I was doing a little happy dance on the inside. Did I doubt the GPS’s ability to lead? I sure did. Then again, it’s not out of my character to question authority. As we handed the CBSA our passports, all I could think about was finding a fuel station before we got stranded. And yes, I was very happy to be in Ontario. But I’d be happier when I knew I was on a plane to Vancouver. Yet, I was thoroughly enjoying my time in the Cherokee, quirky styling and anxiety aside. It had an ability to somewhat calm my woes due to its temperate nature. The quiet cabin allowed for wonderful conversations, whether it was with myself, with the GPS or with Keith. In addition, I managed to learn a lot from road signs. I will not wholeheartedly rely on the GPS and will not pick up hitchhikers in Michigan. www.jeep.ca Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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FITNESS CHALLENGE Naomi Lynch from the Garage Warriors does a dip during the Saltos Gymnastics Club annual Fitness Challenge last Wednesday night. The Saltos Competitive Team successfully defended their title. Ryan Jensen photo
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Smithers Community Services Association Thank you for your generous support of the 2013 Christmas Hampers Through the kindness and generosity of hundreds of donors, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers, 297 Christmas Hampers were provided to approximately 964 residents in Smithers, Telkwa & Moricetown.
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We would also like to convey our deepest appreciation to the many additional donors, volunteers, and Sponsor-A-Family sponsors whom we are unable to recognize individually. In-Kind Donors: Bulkley Valley Printers Paul’s Bakery Rayz Boardshop Capital West Mortgage Inc Jonathan Knight Town of Smithers
Over 100 generous cash donations were made from individuals and businesses to Christmas Hampers. Thank you to everyone for your contribution. Bulkley Valley Eyecare Ltd Catholic Women’s League D& R Traffic Control D.J Lea Enterprises Ltd Eyecandy Custom Cycles McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd Mount Zion Lutheran Church Nortec Consulting Northwest Guide Outfitters Association R.A. Schrader Funeral Home Royal Purple Smithers Lodge #47 RS Janitorial Services R.W. Calderwood Ltd Seabridge Gold Smithers Electric Smithers Exploration Group Smithers Fire Department Smithers Public Library Smithers Lion’s Club St. James Anglican Women’s Church St. Joseph’s School Todd Larson & Associates Inc. Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation Nature’s Pantry Creative Roots Performing Arts Moricetown Social Development Department
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the championship, but it was still enough to get the job done. “It wasn’t our best performance,” head coach Veronica Mager said. “But we stuck with it. They knew what it would take to come out with a victory.” After the game, Mager singled out Emily Stolte and Hannah Joseph for their mental toughness and leadership. The win put an exclamation point on the Royals’ undefeated season. “I am really proud of the girls,” Mager added. “It was a great team and a really good group of girls.” The BVCS junior
boys also played an undefeated tournament in their zone competition. In their opening game against SSS, they put on a defensive clinic, holding the normally high scoring Gryphons to just nine points. “It was incredible defence,” head coach Kevin Goodson said. “Our guys down low played a great game.” After the tournament, forward Josh Veenstra was selected as an all-star for his defensive play. The win moved the Royals into the final against Hazelton later that night. The final was a tightly contested affair
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that went right down to the wire. “They were very tough to play against,” Goodson said. “Every time we built up a lead, they fought back.” Down by single digits in the game’s final moments, Hazelton’s full-court press brought them back to within four points.
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The BVCS junior girls captured their zone title after two straight wins over the weekend.
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The BVCS Royals basketball program has a lot to celebrate after both their junior boys and girls basketball teams won their zone tournaments last weekend. On Saturday afternoon the junior girls got into action against Houston Secondary after a bye into the second round of the competition as the number one seed. Tori Mager led the team with 14 points, en route to a 30 point Royals’ victory over Houston. The win moved the Royals directly into the final, where they met Charles Hays, a team they had beaten by 30 points earlier in the season. In the early going, the Royals gave themselves a comfortable lead and put it in cruise control until a late fourth quarter run by Charles Hays, sparked by an intense full-court press, brought the underdogs back into the game. In the end, the Royals found a way to beat the press, and come out with a ninepoint win to take the zone title. The Royals could have played better in
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S PORTS Valley skiers attend Westerns Saltos By Alex Woods Smithers/Interior News
This past weekend, the Western Canadian Cross-country Ski Championships were held in Prince George. Bulkley Valley was led by club coach Chris Werrell and senior coach Alex Woods. Despite strong competition from the Provincial teams of the other Western provinces and the best skiers from southern BC, our Bulkley Valley skiers placed in the top 10 in all three events. Kate Woods and Gabriel Price and coach Chris Werrell have been named to the BC ski team. Their next event will be in Corner Brook, Newfoundland
The Bulkely Valley Nordics returned from Western Canadian Championships last weekend with a number of podium finishes. Contributed photo
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SSS jr. boys finish third From BVCS on A19 But the Royals were able to beat the press, as Adam Veenstra hit some big three pointers down the stretch to give them a 36-32 win. “It was a really good game, really tense and I’m proud of the way our guys played,” Goodson said. “We got better and better as a team as the season went on and by the end of the year we had really built up our confidence.” Ty Goodson was named tournament MVP. The SSS junior teams both had successful results over the weekend. After a tough loss to BVCS in their first game, the boys rebounded with two straight wins over Houston Christian and Centennial to finish third at their zone tournament. The SSS girls lost their first play-in game on Friday evening at home, but came back undaunted on Saturday with two straight wins to finish fifth overall.
Junior Girls 1st: Gabriel Price Junior Boys 2nd: Jessie Smids Midget Boys 6th: Hamish Woods Juvenile Boys 6th: Travis Pete Juvenile Boys DAY #2 – Sprint Free Technique 2nd: Kate Woods Junior Girls 2nd: Gabriel Price Junior Boys 4th: Travis Pete - Juvenile Boys 10th: Hamish Woods Juvenile Boys DAY #3 – Mass Start – Free Technique 2nd: Kate Woods Junior Girls 1st: Gabriel Price Junior Boys 14th Hamish Woods Juvenile Boys 2nd: Travis Pete Juvenile Boys 2nd: Jessie Smids Midget Boys.
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The Smithers Salltos kicked off their competition season last weekend in Langley. In Level 1 Argo, Blaire Kerr was eighth, Kaliegh Ness was ninth and Bailey Tendall was second on beam. In Level 2 Tyro, Jenna Veenstra was second on floor and Tara Kerr placed fifth on floor. In Level 3 Tyro, Meghan Newbery was second on floor and fifth overall. In Level 3 Open, Nadia Maskiewich was third on bars, in Level 4 Open, Robin Price finished fourth on vault and in Level 5 Open Madi Moran was fifth on floor. In Level 4 mens, Connor Newbery finished fourth.
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The Economic Development Director shall be responsible for planning, managing and providing oversight for the activities and operations of Lake Babine Nation’s Economic Development programs and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion. Responsibilities shall include the coordination of assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, maintaining regular contact with the Community Economic Development Officers and the public in situations that require tact and judgment, representing the Lake Babine Nation in negotiations and mediations; and providing general assistance and support to the Economic Development Officers. The Economic Development Director will work from Burns Lake, B.C. from the main office of Lake Babine Nation on Woyenne Reserve. Travel will be required to the other Communities of Lake Babine Nation: Tachet, Ft. Babine, Old Fort and Pinkut / Donald’s Landing. Commensurate upon experience, education, accounting designation and a desire to live and work in Burns Lake. Pending qualifications flexibility and negotiations for professional development and other benefits will be considered. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, business administration, marketing, or a related field. • Minimum four (4) years responsible experience in economic development, tourism, marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of retail and sales generating businesses. • Strong working knowledge of pertinent Federal, provincial and local laws, codes and regulations. • Skills in Negotiations, Decision-Making, Effective Communication, Computers & Microsoft Program, Time Management • Familiar with Babine Carrier Traditions & Cultures • Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Criminal Record Check PLEASE PROVIDE COVER LETTER, RESUME & REFERENCES TO:
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Faith Matters Evangelical Free Church Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250.847-2929 Suffering in Smithers In recent weeks our community has suffered from horrific events of violence and crime, the likes of which we prefer to think happen only in the big cities. But these violent acts have happened here, and many have been devastated and shocked by the losses.
the brunt of human injustice: he was an innocent man condemned to die. This is God who feels pain, who bleeds, who suffers.
But this is also God who forgives. While hanging on the Cross, Jesus forgave the men who were mocking him, and abusing him, and killing him. His forgiveness of others did not diminish or deny his suffering. When lives are His forgiveness of cut down, when people are violated, those who wronged him created a new when a homeless camp is burned, one pathway for those response we have is suffer: instead of reanger. We get angry venge or bitterness at the perpetrators or despair, Jesus offers forgiveness; of the crimes. We He gives grace. get angry that the value of someone’s Through his life was so disredeath we can spected. We get angry at the justice receive forgiveness system. And we get for the wrong we angry at God. Why have done. We can didn’t he intervene? receive healing for How can he be lov- the wrongs done ing when people are to us. Through his allowed to suffer so resurrection we can receive new life. much? Jesus has defeated death. I don’t want to present a theologiBecause he shares cal treatise on why there is sin and suf- our humanity, Jesus fering in the world. sympathizes with us in our pain. I believe I do want to point Jesus looks on and to Jesus Christ, weeps with those God the Son, who who weep. When suffered. This is we suffer, we can God who suffered verbal and physical find hope and love abuse when he was in the one who has mocked and beaten suffered for us, beand spat upon. This cause Jesus knows suffering. Jesus is God who bore knows pain. Submitted by the Smithers Ministerial Association
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CURLING LIONS The Smithers Lions Club held their 47th annual Jam Pail curling day on Sunday morning. Fifty curlers between the ages of five and 12 came out to curl. Results: Ages five-to-eight A group: 1) Brad Piercy and Dawson Unruh; B group: 1) Tristan Roper and Kaleb Roy; ages nine to 12: A group: 1) Olivia Davie and Mackinley Unruh and B group: 1) Lisa Fanshaw and Fawn Moffat. Nolan Kelly photos
Kissing a natural way to express affection T
oday this column is about love and dogs. Kissing is a natural way to express love and affection. A book, It’s Okay to be Smart, by Joe Hanson speaks to the science behind kissing. Animals display kissing-like behaviours to each other and to humans. Some humans express affection by pressing nose and lips against a loved-one’s skin or hair, or rubbing noses together “Eskimo kissing.” I also read that kissing for one minute can burn 26 calories. Not bad.
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race was Feb. 10. A 56-year-old from Two Rivers, Allen Moore crossed the finish line at Takhini Hot Springs near Whitehorse, Yukon Territory at 2:12 a.m., Alaska time. The Yukon Quest tradition began in 1984 as a 1,000 mile sled dog race, beginning in Alaska and ending in Canada’s Yukon Territory. It follows a historic route known as the Highway of the North that was passed down by mushers since the Arctic Gold
Rush era. In Alaska dogs have worked alongside humans for more than 10,000 years. There are stories of mythical heroes who interacted with dogs; some people even consider dogs the ancient ancestor of the original human being. The genetic foundation of the modern sled dog is a combination of various dogs in combination with the Husky, carefully selected over many generations. Huskies have the ability to withstand extreme cold having multiple
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layers of fur keeping them warm even in an Arctic blizzard. “The Yukon Quest was founded on the
premise that a dog driver and his team should be a selfsufficient unit; capable of challenging varied terrain and severe weather conditions. The race is a living memorial to those turn-of-the-century miners, trappers, and mail carriers who opened up the country without the benefit of snowmobiles, airplanes, or roads,” said a Yukon Quest statement of philosophy. Nearly 3,000 dogs took part in the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Final outcome:
Best in Show is Sky a five-year-old wire fox terrier; Matisse, a Portuguese water dog in the working group, and Riley an Irish water spaniel in the sporting group. The hound group was Nathan, a three-year -old Bloodhound, Classie a four-year-old Miniature Pinscher in the toy group, Ally a white Standard Poodle in the nonsporting group. Coco Posh, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi won the herding group. All over Facebook and local news is the story of a woman who walked past a moose,
standing eating from a tree. She did not notice the moose but the animal looked up and after she passed it set out at a quick trot, caught up to her and struck her with a front hoof. From reports the woman was not badly hurt but it looked terrifying in the short clip shown. I am always so watchful when I walk with my walking buddy. My worst nightmare would be to meet up with something that big! Closing with: Don’t let other people tell you what you want. Pat Riley.
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There was a full house at St. Joe’s on Saturday night as Smithers Secondary School presented their 11th annual Big Band Dance. Special guest Donnie Clark accompanied all groups throughout the night — the SS Jazz Combo, the North of Dixie Jazz Band and the SS Jr. and Sr. Big Bands. Top, left: Camille Collomb and Bronwyn Hobson keep the dancers hopping on Saturday night. Top, middle: Nikita Day and Donnie Clark perform and Molly Moolman sings with the Sr. Big Band. Steven Tworow, right, played piano with the Smithers Secondary Sr. Big Band.
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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. Girl Guides of Canada and Cub Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food items on Feb. 19 for the Salvation Army Food Bank as part of Hike for Hunger. BVFMS Coffee House Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Smithers Art Gallery. Featuring Joanne Nugent & friends, Ranger Smash (Zach Windle with Teo Saefkow), and Open Mic. Tickets at the door. Crazy Hair Day and Movie at Smithers Public Library, Feb. 21 NID. Tweens (9-12 yrs): wear your craziest hair for a crazy hair story and a crazy hair craft, 10-11a.m. Come back at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and the movie Turbo (rated PG). Performing Company Showcase Saturday, Feb. 22 at Della Herman Theatre, 7-8 p.m. 11 Creative Roots dancers prepare for their upcoming dance competitions in various styles. Admission by donation towards competition costs. BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest speakers and programs are presented to assist family root researchers. All welcome. Northern Saddle Club is hosting Bingo at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at The Old Church. Feb. 26, March 12, March 26.
Over $500 in cash and prizes. Scrabble at the Smithers Library, 7 p.m. Every Wednesday except the third Wednesday of the month October to May. Everyone welcome. Feb. & March Art Workshops at the Smithers Art Gallery now taking registrations. Contact the Gallery of check our website for details, dates and fess. Spaces are limited. 250-847-3898, www. smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org. Smithers Film Society presents Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Sunday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. Mandela’s autobiography on film. He so loved his country he transformed himself into the embodiment of its greatest hopes. Standard admission. Mardi Gras Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 4, 5 p.m. Smithers United Church. Come out for a pancake and sausage supper, some games, and Mardi Gras fun. Dress up in costume or come as you are. BROWN BAG LUNCH Thursday, March 6, noon, Smithers Healthy Living Centre features Sheryl Yaremco, RN speaking. Menopause and BioIdentical Hormones. 250-877-4424. Diary of a Spring Gardener Part 2 Monday, March 10, 7 p.m. NWCC. Live demonstrations of seed starting and tips on raising vigorous seedlings. Potting mix, watering, use of organic fertilizers and compost tea, with Pauline Mahoney.
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his is a tough topic for me — sports! I guess my view was somewhat jaundiced when the Super Bowl business was happening. Business is maybe the operative word. That is big business. Money, money, money! Advertising, massive amounts of junk food and booze, folks travelling a great distance just to yell and carry on. I have to tell you I am not against sports. In fact there was a time when I was kind of sporty myself. I played basketball in high school. At university I played volleyball, grass hockey, basketball and badminton. The difference was we did it for fun or a cheap trophy. For a time back in the ‘70s we did watch
hockey on a Saturday night. We didn’t wear a team shirt or drink from a team mug. We were not inclined to go to a sports bar. That is a new venue. We stopped watching when they included fighting and wrestling in the event. Now that the Olympics are on I feel just a bit differently about these games. I don’t watch a lot of the events, mainly because I don’t have the time. Wood to bring in, snow to blow, dogs to walk, etc. Still, I see little snippets of this and that. I cheer on the Canadians in my quiet way. If nothing else I marvel at the athletes. So fit, so young! Years of training and planning go into their sport. It just breaks my heart to see that fall or miss step that changes their course for a medal. Beyond that I think about the sacrifice so many parents have made for that one moment of fame. I think of the pride of communities large and small across this great country. I don’t watch hockey but I am proud as can be of my neighbour Dan Hamhuis who is on Canada’s hockey team. So, when time
permits I will have a look at a competition. I won’t wave a flag or paint my face with one to show my pride. I will say it now! Congratulations to all the athletes from Canada. Thanks to parents and coaches for their efforts. We
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JAZZ BEATS Drummer Thom Bennett from the Jesse Peters Trio entertains the crowd at the Della Herman theatre as part of the Bulkley Valley Concert Association’s ongoing series. Up next, drummers and dancers Karoshi by Shay Kubler perform on April 19.
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The Creative Roots’ performing company showcase happens Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
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The Creative Roots dancers have been hard at work, preparing for their upcoming competition season. On Saturday night, the dance company is hosting a performing company showcase to be used as a tune-up for competitions, which start at the end of the month. All competitive
dancers will be showcasing their solos, and they will be judged by Creative Roots instructors so they can improve on them before taking the dances to competitions. The dancers will be performing in categories such as Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-hop and Contemporary. “It’s an amazing opportunity to watch quality dance solos
at an extremely affordable price,” said Creative Roots’ owner and director Amanda Dorscht. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Della Herman Theatre. Entry is by donation. All proceeds go toward helping offset the cost of the dancers attending competitions. The first competition of the season is Feb. 28 to March 1 in Quesnel.
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WMH human rights complaint to be heard by tribunal By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
A class-action lawsuit against those involved in administering medical services to Hazeltonarea aboriginal people is now going ahead after a human rights complaint was allowed to be heard before a future tribunal. The date and location of the trial have yet to be set, but the lawyer for the complainants, Lindsay Waddell, is quick to point out what the case is about. “This case is not about the performance of individual doctors, nurses and other staff at Wrinch [Memorial Hospital] who do the best they can on a daily basis with the limited resources available to them,” Waddell said. “This case is about whether Northern Health, the [B.C.] Ministry of Health and the United Church Health Services Society are discriminating – perhaps unintentionally –
against First Nations people in the Hazelton area by failing to adequately fund and deliver medical services.” The three respondents listed above attempted to have the suit dismissed due to lack of evidence and reasonable chance of success for the complainants’ case, but the sitting tribunal adjudicator, Catherine McCreary, did not side with that viewpoint. “It is apparent from the [MOH’s] own submissions in the present case, as well as those of the [NHA] and the [UCHSS], that the ministry plays a role in several areas engaged by the complaint such as, for example, funding decisions, setting goals and standards for the delivery of health care services, among other things,” McCreary wrote in her reasons for judgement Jan. 23. “Indeed, it is difficult to comprehend how an entity providing “leadership” in relation to the delivery of health care services in B.C. could not
“At WMH all the equipment is outdated,” - Pauline Cole Lead complainant
have the ability to influence the delivery of services on a systemic level.” Nearly 3,500 aboriginal people are registered as living on the seven reserves in the area, according to Gitksan Government Commission records, which don’t factor how many Gitxsan or Wet’suwet’en live outside the reserve lands in the area. Pauline Cole, lead complainant, the other being Vernon Joseph, submitted testimony in the pre-trial hearing.
“All the staff seem overworked and too busy,” Cole said. “They say it is hard to work there because of all the cuts. Everybody is worried because it seems like they are closing the hospital one step at a time. When we go to other hospitals like in Smithers or Kitimat where there are less first peoples it is really different. “At WMH all the equipment is outdated ... The X-ray machine is the old fashioned film-type, but Smithers and Kitimat have more modern digital equipment.” Smithers has around 6,000 people and Kitimat sits at roughly 11,000, while Hazelton has more than 7,000 residents, according to the NHA website. Now that the matter is set to be heard, all First Nations people in the Hazelton-area need to be notified, which is set out in McCreary’s reasons for judgement. “A pre-hearing conference will be convened to consider and
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SILVER FOR JR. SPARTANS Mark Anthony Louis, seen above in better days, is waiting for the men who beat him to be arrested and is happy to be home despite living in close proximity to his alleged assailants.
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and heard that if a vehicle is part of an ongoing investigation the police pay for the tow,” Carol, Mark’s wife said. “One officer told us that we may be reimbursed. If our van was investigated for finger prints and other things then why are we having to pay?” Sgt. Jeff Pelley doesn’t have any qualms with the way his detachment is progressing in the investigation. “I have every confidence the officers involved are doing what is necessary to figure out exactly what happened that night,” Sgt. Pelley said. Arrests will be made once the RCMP have grounds to do so, Pelley added. The Louis’ are
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Mark Anthony Louis is home recovering after being brutally beaten and left beside the Kispiox River two weeks ago. His family is happy to have him home, but remain frustrated with how they’ve been treated since the night Mark had his legs broken and woke up next to the river in -18 degree temperatures. The family has been without a vehicle due to their 1998 Ford Transport being stolen by the men who beat Mark. The van was collected by the Louis family on Friday, but they had to pay nearly $400 to get it back. “We asked around Need help with government services for children, youth or young adults?
bewildered as to why arrests haven’t been made thus far. “One of the guys that did this lives right across the street from us,” Carol said. “We’re afraid for our lives. The ones that did this tried to kill my husband and they’re still walking the streets. If they’re capable of doing what they did who knows what else they might try?” The Louis’ remain steadfast that they were treated poorly by RCMP, paramedics, nurses at Wrinch Memorial Hospital and may seek legal means to address their grievances, Carol said. “There comes a point when you can fold or stand up,” she said. “We choose to stand.”
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Renewal of faith for Catholic church in Hagwilget By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
It was a very emotional day in Hagwilget as the St. Mary Magdalen church held its grand reopening on Sunday. The church, packed for the inaugural Sunday service, was presided by Bishop Stephen Jensen, Prince George, and Father Johmer Faderansa, who will be conducting regular Sunday mass at the revitalized church. Nearly everyone who contributed to making the renovation of the more than 110-yearold church attended a small feast/luncheon afterward at the Hagwilget Gathering Place where the person most responsible spoke to those gathered. “This has been quite the day,” Dora
Wilson-Kenni said. “My dream has come true and I want to thank everyone who has made this all possible.” Phil Trombley led the construction and design of the newly minted church and it was a labour of love that provided several revelations for the man who pulled all the necessary pieces together. Trombley, who was an alter boy when he was younger, learned that his greatgreat grandfather, David McKenzie, was the one who commissioned the church back in the early 1900s. “I had no idea about any of that,” Trombley said. “It’s just one of the many wonderful things I learned during this project.” Trombley listed the people that he supervised during
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Left photo: Left to right, Phil Trombley, Dora Wilson-Kenni, Bishop Stephen Jensen at the reopening of the St. Mary Magdalen church in Hagwilget. Right photo: One of the people attending the first Sunday service since the mid-1990s. Jerome Turner photos
renovations and lauded praise on each of them, including Bill and Grace Blackburn. Bill is a retired woodshop teacher who spent most of his years teaching at Hazelton Secondary
and Trombley was one of his many students. “If Bill didn’t agree to make the doors I would’ve just ordered some from a store,” Trombley said. Bill found working for Trombley to be a great experience, but
made sure to return the recognition when he stood to speak about being part of the project. “It was neat having Phil as a boss,” Bill said. “He made me salvage as much wood as possible, which I
didn’t think would work. But when I put the wood the machines that dull wood was vibrant underneath. “This project made me see how things come full-circle. Phil was in my class when
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he was younger and lost three fingers on his left hand to a bandsaw. It was devastating because he was such a gifted artist and left-handed. Now we see that this church is his art.”
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Village of Hazelton Request foR expRessions of inteRest The Old Hazelton Image Committee (OHIC) was appointed by Council to explore and recommend options for a definitive “image” or brand for the Village of Hazelton. The OHIC is mandated to explore: • design concepts for use on signs, as a logo and for other uses to promote the Village of Hazelton, • directional and information signage leading to the Village, • directional and information signage within the Village, • concepts for an entrance to the Village, • street and other signage within the Village, • promotional products, and; • concepts for improvements to the overall image of the Village. The Committee is seeking “expressions of interest” from artists, graphic artists and any other qualified individuals/companies who would be interested in providing a branding concept for consideration. Respondents will be asked to present the concept to the Committee at the meeting of March 6, 2014. Please direct any questions to Tanalee Hesse, Chief Administrative Officer at thesse@hazelton.ca or call (250) 842-5991. Please send your submission to: Old Hazelton Image Committee, c/o the Village of Hazelton Box 40, 4310 Field Street Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0
For all your Industrial Gas and Welding ng g Supplies pp SIZZLE AND SUBSTANCE WildeRiot Entertainment, River Wilde, left, and Jemma Riot, right, showed a packed Kispiox Valley Hall a reinvention of what is considered sexy or appropriate via burlesque last Saturday night, while also discussing liquid natural gas before creating a raucous atmosphere with such things as a daring duet of Raffi’s Baby Beluga. Jerome Turner photos
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t’s been quite the spell for the leader of B.C. The B.C. Teachers Federation must have been all smiles after the B.C. Supreme court ruled in its favour. Those smiles are gone now and replaced by face-palming and head-shaking of most anybody watching the train wreck Christy Clark started in 2002 regarding public education in B.C. and means to see through. It is one thing to appeal a decision, but to appeal a decision based on solemnly sworn testimony from a person who knew exactly what was happening is absurd. The following is part of the court transcript, which was released by the BC NDP where Paul Straszak, BC Liberals’ chief negotiator in the BCTF matter, told the court the following: Rogers, BCTF’s lawyer: “So your objective as government was to increase the pressure on teachers to have them go out on a full scale strike?” Straszak: “We
-- yes. I’ll say that’s correct.” Straszak also admits to have assisted in creating the pressure on the BCTF because the latter may not strike in time to put the BC Liberals favourably in the public eye. Case closed right? Not to the BC Liberals. Even when caught with their pants down in a playground they still aim to drag this
PAGE TURNER Jerome Turner out to the bitter end. Whether Clark
acted in good faith in 2002, when she was education minister, is the central issue here. They had every opportunity to bring in others in an effort to counter Straszak’s testimony and didn’t. The solution is simple: agree with the judge, make reparations and give public school students the class sizes and support they need. Private schools advertise small class
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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Gitxsan teams back to drawing board for 2015 tourney By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News
All four Gitxsan teams who went to the 55th annual All Native Basketball Tournament were out by Friday morning. The Gitxsan Mystics women’s team, who haven’t played in the ANBT together for some time, played the very first game of the tournament after the opening ceremonies and defeated Massett 69-38. Duane Jackson, Mystics’ head coach, was honoured to have the opportunity and thinks this could be the start of a team that does well every year. “Great performances all around,” Jackson, who lives in Prince Rupert, said. “But I have to say that Sam Johnson had as good a defensive performance, against two very quick guards, as I have seen in the tournament.” The second game for the Mystics was against the home team, Metlakatla B.C., who placed second in last year’s tournament. “The Met game was a game of two halves,” Jackson said. “We came out flying and the only reason we were down by 12 at halftime was turnovers and missed shots. “We came out gunning in the third quarter and immediately cut the lead to eight points but that appeared to be our last gasp. With a team as experienced as Metlakatla any ebb in the performance creates distance that their experience just doesn’t allow the opponent to make up.” The final score was 81-56 in favour of Metlakatla B.C. Next up was a Tofino team the Mystics beat in the qualifying tournament. “Tofino never stopped coming and used a very experienced attack hitting some big shots down the stretch,” Jackson said. “Many of these shots were contested, they just hit them. Our turnovers
John Green, 6, was part of the Gitxsan Elite intermediate who placed fifith overall. Contributed photo
were very high and our their representation shot percentage wasn’t, of their community, which isn’t a great their nation and their combination.” families.” The Mystics lost 65Jackson knows the 57, but the coach was Mystics and other thrilled with his team’s Gitxsan teams have effort throughout. what it takes, but need “We never stopped, a bit of fine tuning to never quit at any time. do better next year. With the turnovers and “Their coachability shot percentage the was top shelf, very game very well should easy group to work for, have been out of our we received some very hands but our defence good remarks from and commitment the officials from each to one another was game,” Jackson said. what kept it close. “I think the creation As a coach I was of an ongoing athletic very(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX proud to be part program would of the Mystics and serve all the ages of
athletics back home and inevitably serve the greater community as well. I am hoping to continue on in my involvement with this team, if I do get approached I would like to be able to say, ‘I coach the Mystics.’” Gitxsan Elite intermediate, 17 to 21-year-olds, being the team going the deepest lost a hard-fought game to Hesquiat Braves, west coast Vancouver Island, 61-60 and finished with a 3-2 record good for fifth place overall. The Elite’s first opponent was Hartley Bay, who were soundly sent packing 84-46 Feb. 10. Julian Starr notched a team high score, 18 pts and Shane Stewart, 16 pts.
Bella Bella proved the better team in the second game defeating the Elite 81-67 Feb. 11. Colton Murrell led the Elite with 20 pts and John Green posted 14 respectively. Bouncing back, the Elite handily dealt
Massett a 96-82 loss Feb. 12 with Murrell earning player of the game honours with 28 pts and later tournament allstar. Travis Smith notched 22 and Stewart, 18 pts. Twelve hours later, 8 a.m., the
Elite kept up the solid play defeating Port Simpson 81-68. Stewart scored 23, Green tallied 16 while Smith and Murrell added 15 each. The Kispiox women and men lost both games they played respectively.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Kristena Videgain (nee Lundstrom), beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She was called home to Heaven on Friday, February 07th, 2014, to join her mama Esther, daddy Oscar, and her brother Clarence. She gave her heart and her soul to her family, and they were her life. Please join us for a celebration of her life at Saint Michaels and All Angels church in Prince George, on Saturday February 22nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Michaels and All Angels church, in Prince George in memory of Betty, would be greatly appreciated.
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Maurice Joseph Lizotte (July 11 1933 – Feb. 7 2014) of New Hazelton passed away last Friday at the age of 80 years. Maurice is survived by his wife Rita Lizotte, his seven children; Simone (Dave) Allwood, Rene (Kathy) Belanger, Lorna (Randy) Combs, Pierre (Sylvia) Lizotte, Michael Lizotte, Annette (Jamie) Douglas and Denise (Greg) Fisher. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors and staff of the Wrinch Memorial Hospital and to all those who offered support. A Celebration of Life is planned for June 7, 2014 at a location to be announced later. We Will Miss You Dad!
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John (Jack) Thomas Kennedy April 6, 1932 - Feb. 20, 2004 Love You Forever I send you butterfly kisses You don’t always know that I’m there But it’s me peeking ‘round the corner Or touching a strand of your hair. I see you on days you are crying Or wishing we could talk once in a while Even though I’m now in Heaven I still want to see you smile. I visit at night when you’re sleeping I come quietly into your dreams And whisper words ever so softly To say death is not what it seems. I see you sometimes at the table When you don’t know that I am there As you gaze over at my picture I hope you know how much I care. I’m sending a hug from Heaven I wish you could feel it today The love that we share is forever Time and space can’t take it away. Love Betty & family
Merry Janis Pringle was born in Smithers, B.C. on Dec. 11, 1948 to John “Jack” and Audrey Chapman. She was the baby of the family, with siblings Clark and Judy. She was raised in Smithers where she attended Smithers Senior Secondary. She married David Anthony Pringle, on July 30, 1966, together they had four children. She was a busy woman who enjoyed hobbies including baking, fishing, the outdoors, jewelry design, playing cards, sewing, weaving, quilting, a small hobby farm, wine making, embroidery, lichen collecting for dying and many, many other hobbies. All of her hobbies were started from the ground up, from fleece on the sheep to woven ponchos! Even a woven wedding dress. She loved to garden and has many prized houseplants. She was Dave’s faithful pinochle partner and she hated to lose. Merry passed away Feb. 8, 2014 with family by her side. She is survived by her husband David, children, Tony (Sylvie), John (Dawn), Jeneen (Andrew) and Mark, as well as grandchildren Sonora, Brielle, Samuel, and Cole. She was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Alice Chapman and her father John “Jack” Chapman. A memorial service was held Feb. 15, 2014 at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Center, 3955 3rd Ave, Smithers, B.C. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Merry loved sharing with others the Bible truths that defined her life. The hope of the resurrection was a reality to her and she is safe in Jehovah’s memory.
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Are you an experienced truck driver looking to stay close to home or family, seeking a career change, and have a Class 3 minimum licence with air? We have a position for you! **** Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance is accepting applications for Seasonal/Auxiliary Truck Drivers/Snow Plow Operators in Smithers and Carnaby area. We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for long term advancement. Required qualifications include: - Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) - Preference will be given to applicants with Class 1 Licence, Loader experience, and/or Grader experience, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS and TCP ticket. - Preference will be given to those applicants with truck driving experience. - Must be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions. - We offer a comprehensive snow plow training opportunity. **** Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a current driver’s abstract to: Email: hr@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: (250) 638-8409 Apply in person at 2865 Tatlow Road, Smithers Attention: Dan Beaulac, General Manager
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Pacific Northern Gas is an integrated transmission and distribution company serving approximately 40,000 customers in Northern and Northeastern BC. PNG has offices in 9 communities throughout the North with corporate headquarters located in Vancouver. Please visit our website at www.png.ca to learn more about PNG. Reporting to the Smithers Area Manager, the successful applicant will perform all aspects of installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and residential natural gas equipment on and off customer premises, read meters, promote the sale of natural gas, and respond to emergencies on the company’s distribution system as required. Qualifications: Grade 12 education. Valid Class GBEE BC Gas Fitters Licence. Competence in technical aspects related to public safety, customer relations, and welfare of the Company’s property. Experience in appliance repair and trouble shooting. Must be familiar with basic computer software programs and email. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC Stewart, BC We are looking for licensed or apprenƟce commercial transport mechanics to complement our team in Stewart, BC. We oīer: • A strong and growing company • Full Time, Year Round Work • CompeƟƟve Wage, BeneĮts & Pension A Commercial Vehicle InspecƟon Ticket is an asset and welding experience is an asset We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.
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3 FT front desk clerks and 3 FT chamber maids. Expected to be avail. for split shifts, all hours, all days, all locations, Smithers, Houston Burns Lake. Sunshine Inn. email smithers@sunshineinn.ca North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various positions including Millwright and/or Fabricator, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Electrician. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
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Immediate job opening: Retail Deli Worker also, looking for an experienced meat cutter. Smithers Sausage Factory Join our fun loving hard working team. Apply in person with resume to 1107 Main St.
Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca ELECTRICAL COMPANY requires Journeymen & Apprentices for a new hospital project in Burns Lake. Email resume to: birk@keldonelectric.com ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects, and willing to travel for some jobs. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com
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A term position in Aboriginal and community relations based in or near Smithers In support of Spectra Energy’s new Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project—a new natural gas system proposed for northern BC—you will apply your community knowledge as well as land-use, negotiation, project management and communications expertise to align corporate interests with dynamic local and Aboriginal communities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assist management and project teams on the proper approach to Aboriginal and stakeholder consultation; help secure certificates and permits from environmental and other regulatory agencies during the application process; and continue to support the project until a final investment decision has been reached (with possibility of extension). Along with directly related experience that preferably includes work with BC-based communities and First Nations, you have a relevant degree or diploma or the equivalent in knowledge, skill and experience. A related professional designation would be an asset. Your project or facility maintenance background demonstrates your high degree of initiative and a talent for managing and resolving issues and balancing land-use and community interests. Prepare to travel frequently and work after hours, on weekends or on call, as required. For more information on this position, and to apply online by February 26, 2014, please visit: spectraenergy.com/careers. We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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FIELD SCHEDULER AND RECRUITER We are currently seeking a full time Field Scheduler and Recruiter to work out of our head office located in Smithers, BC. Some travel is required. Key responsibilities include: • Managing full cycle recruitment activities for all field positions (Driller’s Helpers, Drillers and Foremen) • Ensuring there is an adequate number of staff at all drill sites by scheduling crew and arranging their travel. • Managing last minute staffing changes on evenings and weekends. For more info about this employment opportunity, please visit our website: www.hy-techdrilling.com Application Deadline: March 9, 2014
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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 renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm, sep. storage rm. N/S, adultoriented. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Quiet bldg. $800/m. (250)847-4453.
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A ROUND Inner Peace Movement, public discussion - Feb. 19 @ 7 p.m. New Hazelton Meeting Place. John Field Elementary School PAC/CPF - Feb. 19 @ 5 p.m. JFE library. Spring fundraising, Easter celebration, Concour, and the Principal’s report are all on the agenda. Activities provided for your children. HIV/Sexually transmitted disease workshop - Feb. 22 @ 5 p.m. Gitsegukla gym. There will be door prizes. Call 250849-5438 for more information. Carole Swiednicki, Celebration of Life - Feb. 23 @ 1:30 p.m. Skeena Place. All are welcome to join Carole’s family and friends to share stories and celebrate Carole. Cinema Politica - Feb. 23 @ 7 p.m. Hazelton Northwest Community College campus. The Future of Food, a film about the ongoing evolution of what we eat. All are welcome to watch and discuss the film afterward. Admission by donation. Ukelele circle Feb. 27 and 27 @ 5 p.m. Mountainview United Church. Call Charlotte for more information 250-8425887. Play in Clay sessions - Misty Rivers Art gallery. Clay, pottery wheel, glaze, kiln all provided. Call the Riverboat 250-8420096 for details. Overeaters Anonymous, OA Feb. 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Mental Health and Addictions building behind Wrinch Memorial Hospital. Call 778-202-4444 for more information. Meals on Wheels - Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Hot meal brought to your door available for all seniors. 250-842-5217.
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mls n233231
1760sf 2 bedroom + den, 3 bath High ceilings, hardwood flooring Energy efficient, waterfront location www.smithershomes.com
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mls n233232
Centrally located family home Split entry, 2570 sf, 4 bdrm, 3 bath Kitchen reno, updates 2012/2014 Fenced yard, double carport, RV
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1590 Aldermere Ridge
3192 Railway Avenue
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3/4 bedroom, custom built home Hardwood and tile floors Gas fireplace. Huge decks 20x40 garage, heated and wired
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mls n232156
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All on one level 3 bedroom home, open and bright Double carport, enclosed garage Great starter home, see it today!
Donna Grudgfield
mls n231561
$439,500
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Schimmels fine pastries Includes land, business & equipment Excellent location on Main Street www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$189,500
1612 Third Street, Telkwa
2 bedroom rancher New hot water, furnace, electrical New flooring, new bathroom Fenced yard, storage/workshop
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$259,500
Kiesha Matthews
mls n233336
1703 Riverside Street, Telkwa 840 square foot, one level building Zoned C-1, Village of Telkwa Currently used as Pottery Studio 3 phase power, tile floors
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house Large 75x125 lot Zoned R-2 Great rental/development property
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3731 Eleventh Avenue
283 Cameron Rd, New Hazelton
3286 Turner Way
1072 Cedar Street
1380 Woodland Street, Telkwa
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Excellent family home Located near shopping 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplaces Double garage, private back yard
Peter Lund
mls n233014
306 acres, 2 titles, hobby farm 4 bdrm, 2 bath, full bsmt, 1365sf Some pasture, treed, outbuildings Titles can be sold separately
Leo Lubbers
mls n228791
4321 Third Avenue
12 Pavilion Place
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mls n229090
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Built in 2012 Three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Great kitchen, modern design Lakefront at Watson’s Landing
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n232604
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Sandra Hinchliffe
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Tidy rancher in popular Wildwood 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, vaulted ceilings Landscaped yard with patio/deck www.smithershomes.com
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mls n231625
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Well kept 3 bedroom and den home Large 99 x 125 lot, great views New roof, high efficiency furnace www.smithershomes.com
6 years young 2 storey, RV parking 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, fireplace & more Double garage, 24x32 shop www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$45,500
mls n233091
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Cottonwood/Fir Street, Telkwa
3475 Simcoe Avenue
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Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n228370
Stylish 3 bdrm + den, 3 bathroom Bright & spacious, great kitchen Huge master with 4 piece ensuite Beautiful big yard,gardens,fish pond
$269,000
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
$237,000
mls n231260
$65,000
3125 Hasting Street, Hazelton
3520 Victoria Street
21806 Kitsequecla Loop Road
54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake
Lot 14 College St, New Hazelton
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Charlie McClary
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
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Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
Mulder Concrete Sells Turn-key everything included 5 ac site Smithers, 1 ac New Hazelton Smithers business with a future
Charlie McClary
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B12 www.interior-news.com Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The Interior News
“As a proud
British Columbian, protecting our coast is one of our greatest priorities.”
This endorsement came with 209 conditions that we must meet before we start operations. These conditions reflect the input of thousands of British Columbians and Canadians, and include many of the commitments we made in our submission. We are working towards meeting these conditions in the same way we’ve been working hard to meet the tough conditions put forward by the Province. Many of these conditions centre around the preservation and protection of the diverse marine life that populate the coast of B.C. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the details behind a number of these conditions with you – like detailed emergency response and mammal protection plans. We’ve consulted with experts from around the world to make sure that we’re doing everything possible to protect B.C.’s coastline. We’re doing all this hard work because we are committed to building a safer, better pipeline. Sincerely,
Janet Holder Leader of Northern Gateway
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Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada
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I’m Janet Holder, leader of Northern Gateway. This past December, my team came one step closer towards our goal of building a better pipeline. After the most comprehensive, scientific review in Canadian pipeline history, the independent Joint Review Panel concluded that Canadians would be better off with Northern Gateway, than without it.