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More than 100 crazy Canucks came out to the Alpenhorn Bistro and Bar at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning to cheer on Dan Hamhuis and Team Canada as they took on Sweden in the Olympic gold medal hockey final. Canada won the game handily, 3-0. The event was made possible thanks to the staff and management at the Alpenhorn, Dan’s Source for Sports, who donated a Team Canada jersey, and Tim Hortons for providing donuts. Ryan Jensen photos

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Town setting arena fee increase

By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

The Town of Smithers met with arena ice users last week to discuss proposed fee increases of up to 30 per cent to fund the operation of the new arena. Earlier this month, council approved motions to increase fees for youth by 20 per cent and for adults by 30 per cent and to investigate the possibility of having a three-tiered recreation card for users. The challenge is to be able to charge enough so taxpayers don’t foot the entire bill but still encourage youth and adults to use the facilities, said Counc. Mark Bandstra. “You can have a higher rate but if the uptake on the

hours doesn’t meet projections, you’re going to have less income,” Bandstra said. “That’s the discussion here. We need to hear from the users.” Currently, the cost for a youth group to rent the arena in the winter is about $70/ hr. Adults pay almost $155/hr. Included in the rental fee is a $5 reserve charge for youth and $10 for adults that was designed to help pay for the second rink’s operating cost. The Town of Smithers has estimated the new arena’s annual operating costs to be between $167,000 and $192,000. The increases would pay for about 95 per cent of the operating costs, said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. In a sentiment that seemed to be unanimous around the table, Smithers Minor

Hockey Association president Dave Turko said the increases would be tough for his members to swallow. He would like to see some of the $100,000 reserve fund used and rates increased by 10 per cent. “I think the winwin is to hit the happy medium we’re all after,” Turko said. “Make it affordable. Keep as many kids playing as possible. For minor hockey, we think a 10 per cent increase is reasonable.” Turko said SMHA calculated the organization could use about 17 per cent more ice time and would hopefully be able to host more tournaments. The increased ice time and the higher user fees would have a definite impact on members, he said, and they would not be able to afford

more ice time if rates went up by 20 per cent. “If you charge us more, we use less ice or you charge us less and we use more ice.” Dave Tucker, who operates the Northern Hockey School, said his rates would have to rise considerably because the cost is being shared over a smaller group of users. “[With the proposed rate increase] our costs would probably go up $1,500 for the five days of ice,” he said. “We could probably manage that but what are we getting?” Marie Bereck, representing the Smithers Figure Skating Club, said the small 65-member club would also have difficulty absorbing the higher rates. They would only be looking for five additional hours once the new arena is built, she said.

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“We’re not necessarily going to be looking for more ice time but we’ll definitely be incurring the extra costs of having a second sheet of ice,” she said. The idea of having a three-tiered recreation card gained little traction before the end of the meeting. With the card system, three different arena rates would be set — for those living in town, for those living in the benefitting area and for people living outside of the 10-km benefitting area. At the regular council meeting last night, a decision was made on the arena rate increases and threetiered recreation card. Go to www.interiornews.com and click on Our Town or visit us on Facebook or Twitter to find out what happened.

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Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson said he was disappointed by the lack of funding for skills training coming out of last week’s provincial budget. This is especially troubling considering the Liberal government is touting LNG development to be the province’s economic saviour, he said. “We’ve heard from experts in the trades and industry that if we don’t do something about training quickly, jobs are going to be filled by people outside the region, outside of B.C. and outside of Canada,” Donaldson said. “If we can’t even get jobs out of [the industrial development happening in the region], and we don’t have proper skills training in place, it makes people think twice about supporting these projects.” Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled B.C.’s second straight surplus budget Feb. 18, with few spending and tax changes as the province plans for economic growth driven by natural gas exports. The biggest tax change is that provincial tobacco tax goes up 32 cents a pack April 1, on top of the latest federal increase of 40 cents a pack. B.C.’s share is expected to generate another $50 million, and de Jong said a

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“significant portion” of that will be used to develop smoking prevention efforts in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. Provincial funding for K-12 education continues at 2013 levels, as the government pursues an appeal of a court decision that could add hundreds of millions to school district costs. The budget includes a $300 million contingency fund this year, rising to $400 million next year, to cover anticipated costs in labour and other areas such as forest fires. The budget touts investments in trade skills training, with shop projects at Camosun College, Okanagan College and NorKam Secondary in Kamloops. But the largest capital project is a new campus for Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, and operating spending on colleges and institutes is projected to fall by $5 million in the coming year. De Jong said the “re-engineering” of B.C.’s skills training programs referred to in last week’s throne speech is getting underway, and a new $1,200 education savings grant for children born in 2007 or later is being delivered starting this year. NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth said the government balanced its budget with cuts to skills

training, increases to fees and appropriating $480 million added to BC Hydro’s growing debt. The B.C. Liberals spent heavily before the 2013 election to promote a jobs plan that has seen people continue to leave the province for work, Farnworth said. The government expects to end the current year with an operating surplus of $175 million, rising to $184 million next year, which de Jong said is mainly a result of spending discipline. B.C. and Saskatchewan are the only provinces to balance budgets this year, and the three western provinces remain the only ones with a triple-A credit rating. B.C.’s personal income tax rates remain the lowest of any province, but the budget announced

another four per cent increase in Medical Services Plan premiums for next year. That makes increases totalling more than 30 per cent over the past five years. Taxpayersupported debt rises to more than $43 billion in the coming fiscal year, climbing to $45.5 billion by 201617. About $11 billion of next year’s burden is operating debt left by a string of deficits in recent years. Total provincial debt, including selfsupported debt held by BC Hydro and other agencies, grows from $64.7 billion this year to $68.9 billion three years from now. B.C. pays $2.5 billion a year to service debt, or four cents out of each revenue dollar. To generate the resource wealth Premier Christy Clark

has promised will pay off B.C.’s debt, the budget describes a two-tier income tax on liquefied natural gas exports 1.5 per cent and up to seven per cent. LNG production companies would pay the lower rate to start, with most or all of it repaid by an investment tax credit until their capital costs have been recovered. Rates are to be confirmed with legislation in the fall. No revenues from LNG are expected until 2017, and in the first three years, producers would recover income tax through a credit that continues until their capital investment is paid off.

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N EWS Air quality concerns key at LNG forum By Jerome Turner Smithers/Interior News

More than 200 people gathered to hear a balanced discussion hosted by MP Nathan Cullen about the prospect of creating a liquid natural gas industry in British Columbia. Of the four panelists who honoured their invitation none could say they had enough information about whether the, as yet, nonexistent industry was a good idea or not. Cullen noted a few key absences, including the Minister of Natural Gas Development, Rich Coleman, which dismayed several in attendance because they wished to hear from the B.C. government personally. “It would have been nice to have government or industry representatives here to speak with us,” Cullen said. “But they declined.”

Nathan Cullen hosted a discussion about liquefied natural gas which was well attended. The four panelists spoke from different perspectives generally. Jeremy Moorehouse, engineer with Clean Energy Canada, talked about how his organization would like the refineries to operate. “What we look at is ways to transition our economy to a clean energy economy in the next 30 to 40 years,” Moorehouse said. “We focus

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on methods of lowering carbon emissions so people can take part in preventing climate change.” The LNG industry is being focussed on by Moorehouse and company because there is a definite potential for massive carbon emissions in the refining process, he said. “The provincial government has made a

commitment to produce the cleanest LNG in the world and we mean to hold them to that,” Moorehouse said. “We hope the LNG plants will be powered by renewable energy sources like wind or solar.” Using a renewable energy source will add two per cent to the total cost of building the plant, but it will add 400 jobs to the picture, he added. There would be 90 per cent less air pollution if a renewable energy source was powering the LNG plants, Moorehouse added. Chamber of Commerce president George Whitehead, Nadia Nowak and Dave de Wit from the Office of the Wet’suwet’en also gave presentations. deWit, Office of the Wet’suwet’en resource manager, said they are open to industry, but finds it hard to support LNG due to lack of information regarding the project thus far.

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The Bulkley Valley Postvention Committee is hosting two Resiliency Builders’ Workshops March 5 and 6 to assist those who work with people who have survived or families of those who have committed suicide. “It takes courage, commitment and caring for people to put themselves in positions as helpers because there will always be times when no one can create change for clients,” said Debora Chatfield, Victim Services program manager for Smithers RCMP. “There can be feelings of misplaced

anger and frustration. “Helpers may feel more vulnerable, non trusting and doubt the value of the work they engage in.” The workshops will focus on strategies to cope with the stress of working as a service provider or caregiver to someone who has been through a traumatic event or has taken their own life. Finding a professional buddy system, having a healthy diet and exercise are among the ways to deal with difficult situations, Chatfield said. The March 5 workshop runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and the next day’s session runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mountain View Assembly. They will be facilitated by the

executive director of Police Based Victim Services of B.C., Carolyn Sinclair. A wider community discussion on the topic will take place

March 5 at 7 p.m. at Mountain View Assembly. The discussion is open to the public. Support workers, assistants and

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using tried and true, conventional technology, the same technology that we are using for our 70,000 kilometres of pipeline currently being used in North America.” He also explained the current gold rush mentality of pipeline building in B.C. “A lot of people are asking why we are in a hurry to build these pipelines, asking why we don’t study some of the issues further. The problem is that if we delay, the ship will have sailed and someone else will have captured the market. That’s not a political statement, that’s just a fact.” Dunn pointed to other markets, like Australia and Qatar, with vast natural gas reserves that could eventually develop their resources to compete in the Asian market. The major purpose of the pipeline is to open liquid natural gas to emerging Asian markets, who are transiting off a reliance on coal. Dunn expects the project to generate $24 million dollars annually in property taxes for the B.C. government, to go along with 2,500 temporary pipeline construction jobs and hundreds of extraction jobs. Natural gas pipelines haven’t met the same opposition as proposed bitumen pipelines because the environmental risk is

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Smithers Chamber of Commerce welcomed Trans Canada Vice President John Dunn to their monthly luncheon last Thursday to discuss the Pacific Northwest LNG pipeline that would transport natural gas from the North Montney region, near Fort St. John, to the recently-announced Pacific Northwest LNG export facility in Port Edward near Prince Rupert. The project is one of 11 proposed natural gas pipelines currently up for review, though Dunn stressed that not all of them will be built. When asked why British Columbians should favour the Trans Canada option over other proposed projects, Dunn pointed to his company’s long-standing working relationship in B.C. “We have been dong business in B.C. for almost 50 years and I think that the citizens of Smithers and of the region can expect us to be a good corporate citizen. That’s our record elsewhere and that’s what we will see if we are successful moving this project forward.” Dunn set out to assuage some of the fears that local residents might have over the proposed project. “We would be

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centralized the area of extraction, but environmentalists are concerned over the fracking methods used to produce the gas. As a spokesperson for the pipeline itself, Dunn steered away from questions about extraction methods “Questions around natural gas production are best left to the natural gas producer. But I would say that natural gas production has been going on well for over 50 years and it has been done safely and will continue to be done safely well into the future.” The proposed area of gas exploration contains 449 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

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ohnson back to Fortino, Fortino rolling puck down low, it’s Poulin again!, Canada wins gold in overtime! What is it about adversity that brings out the best in our country’s hockey players? I can think of no other nation and no other sport where this is true, where time and again, against all odds, a nation’s team finds a way to win. From Paul Henderson to Mario Lemieux to Jordan Eberle to Sidney Crosby and now, to Marie Philp-Poulin. Poulin’s overtime winner against the U.S. in the gold medal game continued that trend for Canada and it may go down as the most iconic moment in Canadian women’s hockey history. The other women’s gold medals all had their charm. In 2002 in Salt Lake City, specifically, when Cassie Campbell wrapped herself in the flag, tears streaming down her cheeks, after a heartbreaking final four years earlier. That women’s gold medal game last week reminded me of 2002. It was another gritty, neversay-die performance to add to Canadian hockey lore. The Canadian women play with such heart and passion and, unlike the men, they don’t return to $8 million a year jobs when the Olympics are over. Like many of the other amateur athletes at these games they make an unending number of personal sacrifices to play the game they love. Growing up, they know that even if they become the best in the world, it’s never going to be easy. Nike isn’t going to come calling. And that’s why it was great to see Canadian support for the women’s team rival that of the men’s. If you haven’t watched it yet, Google Deadspin’s Canadians freaking out about hockey gold. The author has uploaded a dozen reaction shots of the women’s winning goal from across the country, from the Halifax Mooseheads’ dressing room to high schools to office lunchrooms. It’s touching to watch. From one coast to another, Canadians are united in cheering. It fills me with pride that, as a country, in just 20 short years we have eschewed gender stereotypes in hockey and fully embraced the women’s game. When you have a nation that’s 7,000 kilometres wide, with dozens of different languages it can be hard to unite a people under one flag. But I know I can travel to Halifax or Montreal or Regina and find some semblance of unity and camaraderie; a shared history and a passion with a people I may have little in common with otherwise. And now, with the women’s rise to prominence, our game is more inclusive and more representative than ever before. Nolan Kelly, The Interior News

Freedom of expression is a myth F or the 30th year, the primarily tax-funded Canada Council for the Arts’ Freedom of Expression Committee has declared Feb. 23 to March 3 Freedom to Read Week. They remind us that censorship is not dead and unlike those nasty “repressive” regimes, we Canadians will not tolerate it! Pravda (aka CBC) declares itself the voice of truth; David Suzuki declares himself the voice of science, and vox populi, vox dei declares, “might makes right.” And so, the Freedom of Expression Committee declares that we have rights! No public institution had better be caught depriving us of any instruction

in or expression of depravity. They will even protect us from anyone who tries to tell us some rights are not right, or from anyone who claims the right to not have some rights foisted upon them. “Narrow-minded religious bigots” are usually blamed for any attempted censorship. In fact, it is narrowminded secularist bigots—misguided educators, reviewers and librarians—who, under the guise of intellectual freedom, censor by evading, omitting, discarding or vilifying significant literature that hints at an intelligentlydesigned world or its obvious implications. They censor it because that worldview is incompatible with

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L ETTERS Moose are wild animals Editor: I am responding to a Letter to the Editor in the Feb. 19 The Interior News, Moose has Broken the Rules. It’s funny how two people can watch the same video and have two different interpretations of what occurred. Moose don’t recognize the concept of public sidewalks, rules, or society’s expectations. A moose is a wild animal, and by nature can be passive or aggressive in any given situation, without warning. The moose in the video had her ears cocked back, the “you’re in my face and I’m backed up against a house with no place to go,” attitude, probably directed originally at the person who was taking the video. The woman struck was innocent and unaware to what was unfolding. If we want to enjoy the beauty of nature in our communities, it’s we, as thinking, intellectual humans that have to be aware of our surroundings. Comparing a domestic dog in any context to a wild animal, is like comparing apples to oranges. Domestic dogs act or react, as trained or neglected, by their owners. Therefore responsibility is upon the owners. When I viewed the video I saw a woman either oblivious, or deep in thought, walk in front of a wild moose, easily four or five times her size, within six feet or less. The keyword once again, “wild.” All wild animals by nature can be aggressive, so we normally give them wide berth, and if they are four or five times bigger, you may even consider increasing that distance. Yes, I agree the woman was lucky, and I hope she was not

is our responsibility to understand that all animals can pose a threat and can be unpredictable and dangerous. It is not our responsibility to terminate animals that we feel have “broken our rules.” I feel killing that moose would not be stewarding God’s creation, I feel it would actually be behaving in an ungodly manner. After all Charles Darwin did say “The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” Kathy Baker Smithers

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injured. Public safety? It’s inevitable that sooner or later someone will get injured by a “wild” moose, so yes, you can push them all out of town or destroy them, because at some point they will display their true “wild” nature, with an aggressive or unacceptable behaviour (by human standards). Never knew rule books were provided to wildlife? However, seeing that our towns are situated at the base of the valley, along substantial water and food sources, with protection from the winter elements, and we indirectly provide protection from winter predators to moose and deer, if they remain in town, (some citizens even providing forage), I somehow doubt that will solve the problem. In the alternative I suggest maybe we realize where it is we live, and become

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more aware of our surroundings. Associate winter with increased ungulate activity in our communities, and other seasons with the inevitable bear activity. If the Conservation Officers destroyed every wild animal that we complained about, for chewing our fruit trees, knocking down fences, standing in the road, or putting the run to us, as suggested, we would all be very well fed citizens. Conservation Officers know their responsibilities, and with their knowledge/ expertise, made a decision. That’s what

they do. No matter what the decision, I have no doubt public safety and concerns are a part of that process. So, we can sterilize where we live or accept the risks, use caution, and respect the nature we find all around us. I choose the latter. Brad Junkin Telkwa

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Editor: RE: Letter to the Editor, Feb. 19 The Interior News, Moose has Broken the Rules. Mr. Taylor, you are firstly implying

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that moose know our human rules. They are animals, they cannot differentiate between right and wrong. They only know the rule of survival and reproduction. She is arguably doing exactly what God intended her to do. Be fruitful and multiply, and she, in doing so, must instinctively protect her unborn calf. By your logic anyone who breaks your rules should not only be ousted from the community but also slaughtered and fed to the less fortunate. If in fact humankind is the stewards of

God’s creation, then it stands to reason that the person we should trust most with the stewardship over moose would be the highly trained Conservation Officer and not someone pushing a self-righteous religious agenda. You are correct the Conservation Officers do authorize the termination of many dangerous animals and therefore I would trust the Conservation Officers have a good reason not to euthanize this particular moose. I would trust that the “excuses for its aggressive behaviour” were not merely ridiculous excuses, but valid and well calculated decisions. Humans have evolved intelligence. You have implied that humans are the superior species. It is our responsibility to learn how to co-exist with the moose and other creatures. It

Editor: I’m responding to the letter about the Halloween costumes. Obviously, the letter writer doesn’t know what dementia is. Look it up in the dictionary. Doug has no idea what is going on. That’s why Lonny and I wrote the letters, we are speaking for him. We were taught from childhood to respect others. I understand that the letter writer knew the person dressed up like Doug. We did not say he was a bad person or cruel; it just isn’t right to make fun of someone with dementia. I don’t think you should have to apologize for the person who dressed up like my nephew, since you said he is a person who would never hurt anyone. Well, he hurt our family. He can call me, I’m in the phone book. Doug has a wife, dad, daughter, cousins and an aunt who live in this town so there are a lot of us hurt. Find out what dementia is before you pass judgement on Lonny and I. Justine Stenset Smithers

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Steelheads take game one of CIHL finals By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Play like girls. That was the mantra sweeping social media after the Canadian women’s hard-fought gold medal comeback win last week and on Saturday night at the Civic Centre, the Steelheads did just that, gritting out a late comeback win in the first game of the CIHL finals. Both looked calm in the early going, showing none the jitters that most teams go through during the opening minutes of a finals series. Neither team deserved a lead in an evenly played first frame, but the Stamps broke the early deadlock when Jassi Sangha gained the zone and snapped a deflected knuckler that beat Tyler Perreault glove side. The Steelheads kept their shifts short and their intensity up in the first period, but they couldn’t beat Stampeders’ goaltender Justin Foote. In the second the Steelheads came out like a different team. They dominated from start to finish, outshooting the Stamps 27-7 in the process.

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But their edge in play didn’t translate to goals on the scoreboard. Foote continued to hold his team in it. “He’s been really good against us for the last three or four years,” head coach Tom DeVries said. “He was excellent in the first two periods.” Halfway through the second Sangha, who was a thorn in the side of the Steelheads all night, gained the zone,

drove wide and shot the puck on net. It took a strange bounce over to a wide open Nathan Zurak on the other side. He buried it to give the Stamps a 2-0 lead. Things could have gotten a lot worse. Minutes later, the Steelheads gave away the puck at their own blueline while on the powerplay. Zurak drove to the net with a Steelheads’ defenceman draped on him. He made a quick deke and got

a shot off that was earmarked for the top corner, but Perreault stretched his blocker out and tapped the puck over the net to preserve the two-goal deficit. Cue the comeback. The Steelheads continued to carry the play in the offensive zone and were finally rewarded at the end of the second. With just over five minutes left in the middle frame, Darryl Young went wide around the net,

skating with the puck for a good 15 seconds. Tired, he went off on a change with the Steelheads still in possession in the offensive zone. Matt Arnold almost had the puck stripped by a Stamps’ defender, but he managed to keep hold, as his brother Mark streaked on to the ice for Young. Mark grabbed the puck, went wide, drove around the net and beat Foote short-side to pull the Steelheads within one.

The Steelheads went into the final frame down one, but they probably deserved to be up a couple. The third period was the most evenly contested of the three. Though they desperately needed the tying goal, the Steelheads couldn’t muster the same intensity from the second period. Of the Steelheads’ forwards, Young had the most jump in his step, and though

he beat a number of Stampeders’ defenceman on rushes up the ice, he couldn’t buy a goal. Fifteen minutes in and they were still searching for the equalizer. But everything changed in a hurry. Randall Groot, who has been a force during the entire Steelheads’ playoff run, scored on a rebound off a jumble in front of the net. Then, just 15 seconds later, the Steelheads gained the zone again. Mark Arnold won the draw back to Ian Smith at the point, who put a seeing-eye wrist shot through a screen to put the Steelheads up 3-2. “That was all Mark,” Smith said. “He got me the puck and I just tried to get the puck up and on the net.” In the late going, the Stampeders made a push to tie. They pulled Foote for the extra attacker and held the puck in the Steelheads’ zone. With just over a minute left it looked like they had the equalizer on a mad scramble in front of Perreault, but somehow the puck stayed out. See FISH on A9

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Minding Your Money Debt-Elimination Strategies

Debt is the stealth bomb that erodes financial stability and even relationships. Debt piles up a little bit at a time and one day you wake up to find that most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of funding an enjoyable life today and a comfortable retirement tomorrow.

To get control of your debt, you need to uncover the real reasons for your debt issues by identifying the behaviour that sunk you deep in debt and take the steps that will keep you from sinking even deeper. The first two steps to debt-elimination are these: stop helplessly watching your debt mount and get proactive; stop spending too much. Here are more basic debt-elimination strategies: • Complete a detailed financial review Agree on financial life goals that both of you share, understand. Get serious about reducing your debt load by targeting bad debt like high interest credit or retail cards and setting up a debt consolidation/monthly debt reduction plan. • Look long-term Establish a realistic financial strategy for realizing the things that matter to you: saving for your kids’ education and your retirement; paying down your mortgage; and other important life goals. • Apply your financial plan Your strategies could include: Establishing an emergency reserve using investments held within a Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). o Protecting your family with life, critical illness and disability insurance. o Funding your children’s education with Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) eligible investments. o Funding your retirement (and/or your partner’s retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) eligible investments. These are general debt-reduction and money-saving strategies but your situation is unique to you and there will be others that can help relieve your debt burden and enhance your financial security. So here’s one more strategy that will work for you: talk to your professional advisor who has the expertise and perspective to develop the perfect plan for you. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.

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From CIHL on A8 That was their final chance. The Steelheads held on for the crucial game one win, knowing full well that it would be next to impossible to travel to Williams Lake and win two straight next weekend. “That was a very big win for us at home,” DeVries said. “Going there with a short bench on that big ice surface is going to be a lot tougher.” “That was a full team effort,” Smith said. “Everyone played their role. We blocked shots, forechecked hard and got the puck in deep.” Games two and three (if necessary) take place Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 1:00 in Williams Lake.

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This new 2014 Corolla has been on sale sale here since the fall of 2013 and by the number, I see on the road, it looks to be a hit already. Visit V isit the 2014 Corolla gallery at DrivewayBC.ca

Eco version of world’s top seller stingy on gas Th TToyota C The Corolla ll iis the h best b hi ddesign. i The Th eye-catching lower stance, standard LED selling car of all time, worldprojector headlamps and wide, selling 1.3 million units sleeker bodywork now make in Canada alone since it was this a car people would be introduced in 1966. proud to own. To say the Corolla is a big deal for Toyota is an underInside statement as it represents The dash is wide and flat 47 per cent of all passenger with easy to see, and use, For those that sales for Toyota Canada. But radio and heat controls, place fuel economy the Corolla is also a big deal but the look is fresh and for Canada as it is made in over everything, the contemporary. The seats now Ontario and the Cambridge sit lower in the car to make Corolla Eco might just assembly plant. Cambridge room for the slightly lower was selected as the lead plant be worth a look as it roofline, but I found getting for vehicle development, as takes an already thrifty in and out no problem. it makes cars for all of North car and squeezes even The seats provide excellent America, the Corolla’s biggest and comfort. more out of each litre support market. The back seat has a lot of fuel. This new 2014 Corolla has more legroom because been on sale here since the the wheelbase of this new Zack Spencer fall of 2013 and by the nummodel has been stretched ber I see on the road, it looks by 10 cms. The car is also to be a hit already. slightly wider, making hip room impressive. For those that place fuel economy over Overall the cabin is large and airy and everything, the Corolla Eco might just be nicely put together, considering the price. worth a look as it takes an already thrifty Since the S, LE or Eco models will be the car and squeezes even more out of each sales leaders, Toyota has kitted all three litre of fuel. out with a 6.1-inch touch-screen radio that includes Bluetooth streaming audio, phone Looks connectivity and a backup camera. Faux One major criticism of Toyota as a brand, leather seats are available on the S and LE and the Corolla, in particular, has been drab but not the Eco. The good news is that all styling. Toyota recently has been walking models come with heated front seats. a nice line between updating their lineup

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to be more progressive but also keeping their loyal buyers happy. The Corolla is sold in several different trim levels, starting at $15,995 to get the base CE, but the reality is that most Canadians will upgrade to the $19,215 S (Sport) or the LE for $19,500. To upgrade to this $20,500 LE Eco model is $1,035 over the S model and $750 over the regular LE. I prefer the S trim for its more aggressive 17-inch wheels compared to the LE and LE Eco, which come with smaller 16-inch wheels. Regardless, this model is a massive step forward in terms of delivering an

Drive All but the Eco model come with a 132hp version of the 1.8L 4-cylinder engine carried over from the last car. The Eco gets a 140hp version that comes with Toyota’s Valevematic technology that helps to pump out the extra 8hp, yet improves fuel economy. The base CE is sold with either a 6-speed manual or the 4-speed automatic found in the last model. The only other model to be offered with a manual is the S trim. That leaves the LE and Eco with a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT),

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andd this hi unit i as an option i in i the h S trim. i The upside to buying the Eco is an improved fuel economy score. The regular LE with a CVT has a combined city and highway rating of 5.9L/100km but the Eco model drops that down to 5.7L/100km. The penalty for this economy conomy is a lack of driving spirit. rit. I drove the S model at the Quebec City launch and expected a similar performance because this Eco has eight more horsepower. Not the case. I would take the minor fuel economy P TO G A STOPINK PUTTININ hit and buy the S or regular egular N O G BULLY DAY, FEB. 26 LE instead. SHIRT Verdict The Corolla is a fine update, pdate, Toyota set out to makee a roomier, more stylish and value packed car. The Eco hass no options availavail able so it sticks to the $20,150 base price. I do enjoy the new interior, the styling is an improvement and many families will welcome the space.

This B.C. owned Intermeccanica Roadster wears its colour with pride wherever it shows. It is a faithful reproduction on the 1959 Porsche 356-A Convertible “D”, which the Vancouver-based custom builders began producing in 1982. This car was hand built in 2011 and would cost around $95,000 to reproduce today. It has standard equipment such as Porsche suspension, four-wheel-disc brakes, and 356-type reclining seats. Power is provided by an Audi 1.8-litre, 185 hp turbo fuel injected engine with auto transmission. It has a full leather interior, square weave carpeting in silver blue with pink leather binding. The custom 356 instrument panel has pink facing and the courtesy lights even provide a pink hue to the interior. It’s a classic in appearance but it does have such contemporary creature comforts as electric windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and air conditioning!

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Bridal Showcase (MS) -- “Vintage remains a strong trend in bridal jewelry,” according to Jill Maier, VP of design at CAROLEE.

The desire to look fabulous without spending a fortune has never been quite so high. Many brides are choosing just one or two standout accessories, balancing a modern detail-oriented ceremony and reception with their minimalistic, classic ensemble. Maier also notes,“The beauty of this jewelry is that it’s distinctive without being overwhelming. It can be worn alone and looks great layered.”

Special occasions and parties crop up over the course of a typical year. Be it weddings, birthday parties or anniversary galas, friends and families often gather to celebrate especially momentous events. Part of the excitement of these events is donning formalwear or cocktail attire and enlisting the help of beauty experts to look your best for these memorable events. Experienced hair stylists and makeup artists can transform your look from basic to glam in a short amount of time, and women often rely on the professional expertise of cosmetologists to help them create the perfect party look.

April Cornelius, a professional stylist and owner of the business Bridal Hair by April (www.bridalhairbyapril.com), says,“Usually the hair stylist and makeup artist work Jewelry experts at the CAROLEE counter in major de- together and have an easy flow of the clients.They work partment stores are always a great resource for jewel- in conjunction to create looks that are not easily executed ry bridal tips, or click on “BRIDAL” at www.carolee.com by an amateur.” For those with hectic social schedules, for a wealth of ideas for brides and every member of Cornelius shares her secrets of hair success to ensure the bridal party. you put your best face forward at the next big occasion.

Preparation and Party Countdown Once the decision has been made to use a professional stylist to work on your hair for a special occasion, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure success. The first step is finding a stylist with whom you will have a good rapport. Ask your regular salon stylist if he or she does special occasion work, or ask for a referral from a friend or family member who has used someone in the past. Cornelius warns against taking drastic measures with your hair within two to three weeks of the event. “Try not to schedule a cut or color right before the party,” she says.“Otherwise you may be stuck with a color or shorter cut than what you wanted. Also, spend time in advance to talk to your stylist about suggested cuts and colors that may enhance your hairdo.” Once you get your gown, hair accessories and veil, schedule a trial run so that the stylist can walk you through different options. “Hair styles are usually based on the type of dress you are wearing, and the stylist can suggest different things,” says Cornelius.“If you choose a style that re-

Cornelius notes that women with short hair need not worry about having a hairstyle that looks formal and fashionable. “Short hair is easy to style. I like to use side parts and maybe some height at the crown. Using fun, stylish clips, curls, and headbands are additional ways to dress up the look.”

The day of the event Few things can complicate a style further than not being ready for the stylist or using products on your hair that are not conducive to keeping the hair set. “Hair should not be washed any less than one day before the appointment,” says Cornelius.“It is essential that the hair be completely dry before the stylist gets there in order to make the process run more smoothly. He or she cannot spend extra time blowdrying the hair, and if it needs to be done it could incur an extra cost.” It is adviseable to use mousse or hair spray in the hair because they will help set the hairstyle. Avoid the use of hair serums or frizz-fighting oils that can cause hair Editorial & photos supplied by Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.

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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 28, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,440 (includes $1,100 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 2.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $89 with a total lease obligation of $10,680. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. $0 security deposit and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. Dealer order / trade may be necessary. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $2,300 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,980. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 2.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-A MSRP is $36,640 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $175 with $4,800 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $25,740. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tundra. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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Some classics wear their price tags on their sleeves. Look at a fuel-injected ’57 Chevy Bel Air, and it’s immediately apparent that it’s valuable merchandise. On the other hand, there are the sleepers of the classic car world, the cars that are worth a lot of money but it’s only obvious to those in-theknow. For example, few would guess that the proceeds from a restored VW microbus could put a kid through college.

Here are five you’d never suspect of being quite pricey: 1. Volkswagen “Samba” Microbus: There’s a simple rule of thumb with VW Microbuses: More windows equals more money. The 21- and 23-window versions of the venerable ’50s VW Microbus can bring money that would shock the hippies who ran them into the ground in the 1960s—around 70 grand for a nicely restored one. They’ve even been known to

break $100,000 at the right auction. 2. Fiat Jolly: The Jolly was an open-top version of the classic Fiat 500 that was meant to be stowed onboard yachts and used as transport in places like Monaco and Positano. They have no doors, the seats are made of wicker and the tops are meant only to provide shade. Appallingly cute, the pint-sized Jolly can sell for upwards of $70,000. 3. Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser: The classic Jeeplike 1960-1984 Toyota

Land Cruiser was one tough vehicle—so tough that they invited horrific abuse, which explains the dearth of clean examples. A nicely restored one sold at an auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., last January for $88,000. Some are said to have sold for $100,000-plus. In response to FJ40s getting so expensive, first-generation 4Runners are starting to increase in value. Don’t say you weren’t told! 4. Ford Bronco: The humble 1966-77 Ford

Bronco was a product of the same team that brought us the classic 1964½ Mustang. Unlike the Mustang, which sat on Ford Falcon underpinnings, the first Bronco was a unique platform. The size and shape were just right, and collectors have latched onto them in droves. Totally stock, unrusted, Broncos without cut fenders and flares are rare; it takes around $30,000 to get a nice one. 5. BMW Isetta: Prior to becoming known as the

ultimate driving machine, BMW sold the super-expensive V-8 507 roadster and the tiny egg-like Isetta microcar out of the same showrooms. It’s no shock that the gorgeous 507 roadster sells for a ton of money, but the fact that Isettas can pull more than $40,000 is surprising indeed. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ¥¥/‡/¥/ * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT (G80/B30/H2R), 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 4X4 1WT (G80/B30/H2R). Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com. 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ^Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. +Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. 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GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥ 0% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Silverado 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT (G80/ B30/H2R) on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 1WT (G80/B30/H2R) including Freight and Air Tax is $31,648 at 0% APR, $1,150 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $145 for 36 months. Total obligation is $12,470, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,155. ¥* 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs . Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. 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The folks over a GM felt it was time to raise the bar and with this latest incarnation of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. And indeed it took a major step forward by anybody’s estimation. Competition is fierce in the ½-ton pickup market and with heavy concentration on fuel consumption; it’s tough to find a balance between fuel economy and a strong capable truck. But the Silverado designers achieved that balance and were recognized very publicly for that achievement. The awards presentation at the North American

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International Auto Show in Detroit saw GM haul away top honors for the Corvette Stingray and Silverado pickup, which were named North American Car and Truck of the year. You can’t just beef up a suspension and still expect a smooth ride. Chev did: the Silverado utilizes finely tuned shock absorbers that respond to small vibrations and tackle the big bounces with ease. I admit I had my doubts. Driving the Silverado over a pothole-laden road did change the dynamics of this truck on how it handled but the shocks adjusted themselves

perfectly. The frame mounts at the back of the cab are hydraulic and this helps to control any vibration. The rear axle size has been increased to handle the larger torque output from the engine. Speaking of engines the Silverado offers three engine choices. The first is a 4.3L V6 with a 285 horsepower and 305 foot pounds of torque. An all-aluminum 5.3L V8 with 355 horsepower and a 6.2L EcoTec V8 that produces 420 horsepower and 450 foot pounds of torque. This engine also has active noise cancellation, very similar to

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The Smithers Curling Club held its annual Steelhead Bonspiel over the weekend. Twenty teams from Smithers and around the northwest took part in the event. In the end, the Kennedy rink from Terrace won Sunday afternoon’s A-final over the Amonson rink. But more

importantly, everyone had fun. “It was a really good event,” organizer Trevor Sandberg said. “The main thing is that everyone had a good time. It was just fun to be there and play the games.” Play started on Friday evening and went all day Saturday, before the curlers took a break to hold their annual banquet and prize draw. Local businesses donated prizes

that included a trip for two from Central Mountain Air, Hudson Bay Mountain ski passes and Smithers Golf and Country Club green fees. “We’d like to thank all the volunteers that came out to help us with this event and helped make it a success and all the sponsors that donated prizes,” Sandberg said. The ladies also competed in the event. Results were

not available at press time on Monday. Results: A Final: Kennedy over Amonson. B Final: Walker over Herman. C Final: Miller over Leroux. D Final: Parker over Doyle. Up next, the curling club will host the mixed doubles bonspiel in midMarch. It’s their final bonspiel of the season. Registration is still open.

Former Gryphon wrestlers find podium at Canada Wests By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Four former Smithers Secondary wrestlers recently returned from the Canada West Games with a collection of podium finishes for their efforts and a place in the national finals. University of Calgary Sophomore Kate Richey and University of Alberta Junior Madison Beblow both won gold in their respective weight classes, while senior Theo Dow won silver in the 57kg class and sophomore Hillary

Goble won bronze in the 72kg. Madison Beblow also helped lead her Panda’s team to a one-point victory over the Calgary Dinos in the team event. All four of the wrestlers qualified for Canadian Nationals, which will take place in New Brunswick, later this spring. “It was quite a successful tournament for me,” Dow said. “My goal was to win, but I had some tough competitors out there.” Dow is hoping for a top -our finish at nationals, to cap off what’s been an

excellent university wrestling career. Former SSS head coach Mike Richey, who travelled to Saskatoon to watch his former students, was impressed with the results. “We are the only high school that had more than one kid wrestling at Canada West,” Richey said. “It’s a testament to these kids’ hard work and perseverance.” Dow was quick to credit the work Richey did as coach. “He was a very big influence,” Dow said. “He is a great coach. It’s tough to put into words but I guess the best way to describe it

is how awesome it was to have him there. To see him in the stands made me feel great.” Full results Mens 61 kg: 1) Michael Asselstine – Alberta 2) Theo Dow – Saskatchewan 3) Reza Mosalla – Regina. Womens: 72 kg 1) Kristine Longeau – Regina 2) Taylor Follensbee – Saskatchewan 3) Hilary Goble – Calgary 82 kg 1) Madison Beblow – Alberta 2) Emily Foerster – Regina 51 kg 1) Kate Richey – Calgary 2) Katie Dutchak – Saskatchewan 3) Rachel Alder – Winnipeg.

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S PORTS BVCS Royals seniors sweep northwest single-A zones By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

One week after the BVCS junior boys and girls won their zones, the senior boys and girls took care of business at their zone tournaments. The boys entered their onegame elimination tournament as the number three seed, up against teams from Hazelton, Houston Christian, Houston Secondary and GM Dawson, from Masset. The BVCS boys met Houston Christian in their first game on Saturday afternoon. It was a tightly contested match between the tournament’s number two and three seeds. Aaron Steenhof and Ty Goodson led the way, scoring the bulk of the Royals’ points. The entire team bought into a tight, defence-first system that held Houston off the scoreboard in the game’s crucial moments. “We played a really good defensive team game, and some of our boys from the bench stepped up and had to play substantial roles. They did a really good job,” head coach Chris Steenhof said. In the end, BVCS came out on top 64-60, in a nail-biter, to advance to the final against the Hazelton Spartans, who defeated Houston Secondary in the other semifinal. BVCS didn’t get off to the start they were looking for against Hazelton. The Spartans went up early and often, eventually building a 20 point lead midway through the second quarter. BVCS geared their game plan towards forward Colton Murell, opting to collapse down low to prevent easy buckets, but Hazelton adjusted and made all their outside shots early on. “They were hitting everything,” Steenhof said. “They were firing on all cylinders and we couldn’t do anything to stop them.”

As the first half drew to a close, Hazelton began to miss some of their outside shots, and, to their credit, the Royals never gave up. A flagrant foul against Royals’ forward Ty Goodson, forced their all-star to leave the game, but his teammates rallied around them. “I really think that turned the momentum of the game around. The boys just decided that they were going to go out there and win the game for him” Steenhof also switched in defensive replacement Josh Veenstra, in an attempt to neutralize Murell. The move worked and drew, not only the praise of Steenhof, but also of senior girls head coach Ron Van Driel, who was watching on the sidelines. “It was just incredible what Josh was able to do against their big guy,” Van Driel said. With Hazelton struggling to score, BVCS was able to come back and tie the game and send it

The BVCS Royals boys and girls teams poses with their winning banners after zone tournaments on the weekend.

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to overtime, behind a key three-point shot from Caleb Groot in the game’s waning moments. In overtime, the Royals kept hitting their shots and the Spartans struggled from the foul line. In the end, the Royals held on for the victory, to advance to provincials. “That was one of the most exciting basketball games I have ever been a part of, it was incredible,” Steenhof said. “Hazelton played really well. I would like to give them a lot

of credit. Both teams competed hard and left it on the floor.” Aaron Steenhof was named tournament MVP and Ty Goodson was selected to the all-star team. A month ago, it didn’t look like the Royals would be in this position. After a rough stretch in early January that caused their head coach to call out the team’s effort, they’ve stepped up their game and came together as a team. “I think the Mountain Invitational changed things,”

Steenhof said. “We played so terribly, but, from that point on we didn’t lose a game. The guys turned it around mentally and really improved their effort level.” Now, the Royals will gear up for provincials, which take place in Langley over the second weekend in March. “It’s a bit of a surprise for us to be there, but just going is going to be a great experience. We just want to compete hard and see what happens.” The Royals will be

up against 15 other teams from around the province and will enter as the 11th seed. The BVCS senior girls also qualified for provincials, but their run to the finals was much easier by comparison. They coasted to victory over Houston Secondary in their semifinal matchup on Saturday to advance to the final against Hazelton. “It was a good win for us,” Van Driel said. “Everyone got some playing time and our juniors got lots of minutes, which was a good opportunity for them.” It was more of the same for the Royals girls in the final. They built up an early lead and were never really challenged, which surprised Van Driel. “I thought they would give us a run, but they just had too much trouble scoring. The zone victory didn’t come as a surprise. “I think we knew that we were the favorites heading in, we just had to make

sure that we played solid basketball.” Christiana Rietsma was named tournament MVP and Rebecca Kingston was selected to the all-star team. The girls will head to Lumby for provincials in two weeks’ time. Last year the girls went in ranked 12th, this year they’ll be a little higher in the seven-to-eight range. “Our goal is going to be to finish in the top half, maybe win two or three games. It just depends on how things go.” The back-to-back weekends of zone titles capped of a banner year for basketball at BVCS with four of five teams finishing first and the fifth, the Grade 8 boys, taking home second in their tournament. “I don’t think that’s ever happened before,” Van Driel said, of the four zone wins. “It’s quite amazing really, especially with our rosters being so small. We’ve had a lot of our younger kids provide good support for the older ones.”

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Gryphons alpine team victorious By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Both the boys and girls Smithers Secondary ski teams finished first at their zones in Prince George two weeks ago and will head to provincials this week in Whistler to compete among B.C.’s best. “Our skiers did really well,” head coach Mike Daniels said. “But I was expecting them to do well.” Of the 10 schools in attendance, Smithers brought the largest contingent of skiers to the event. In the team event, the top four skiers from each club’s times were counted towards the final result. On the girls side,

the Smithers team finished with a combined time of 379.05 seconds, 35 seconds faster than the second place team from Fort St. James. The boys had a similarly dominating performance, with a combined time of 363.76 seconds, 15 seconds faster than second place Fort St. James. From an individual standpoint, Anna Tropper finished with an individual time of 85.68 seconds, three seconds faster than the second place girls competitor at the event and Jason Oliemans finished with a time of 83.49 seconds, five seconds up on second place. The snowboarders were expected to do well at zones,

but they had some trouble staying upright. Three of the five boarders fell on at least one of their runs, and as a result the team failed to qualify for provincial competitions. “It was just a case of them pushing a little too hard,” Daniels said. “Unfortunately when you’re right up against the edge, sometimes things don’t go your way.” The snowboarding team may still get a place in provincials if one of the other schools from another zone drops out. They expect to find out sometime this week. There was a silver lining for the snowboarders though, as Terica Reag and Brandon Markert’s times were good enough

to qualify for the girls and boys individual provincials competitions. Entering provincials, Daniels is expecting his team to go toe-to-toe with the province’s best, though he recognizes there is some stiff competition. “We are quite confident in our team and I’m hoping that we can place in the top three,” Daniels said. “But we are going up against some private schools and ski academies from Whistler and Vancouver and all they do is ski. So there is lots of competition.” The team is fundraising ahead of their trip to Whistler. To donate, contact Gary Forbes at Smithers Secondary School.

Smithers Secondary girls fall short By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The SSS senior girls Gryphons lost their zone competition in two straight games this past weekend to Charles Hays in Prince Rupert. It was a tough loss to take for a team that had high expectations after returning a large number of players from last season. “I thought this would be our year but we just had too much trouble scoring

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points,” head coach Jim Cameron said. But he was impressed with their game on the defensive side of the ball. “I thought we played the best defence in the north,” Cameron added. SSS had trouble stopping swing Celina Guadagni, who scored more than half of her teams points over the two games. Morgan Monkman and Sonja Worsfeld were named to the tournament all-star team.

“It was nice to see Sonja get some recognition, she is an incredible player that has been overlooked before.” Cameron also sang the praises of defensive stalwart Danielle Irvine. “I thought she was one of the best defensive players in the north. She played like an all-star in every tournament.” Losses aside, Cameron spoke about the character of his team. “They are a

wonderful group of kids and people. Some of the nicest people I have ever coached and I really enjoyed spending time with them.” He also noted the team’s support from the player’s families, who made the trip out to Prince Rupert. “We weren’t alone out there, we had a lot of great fans cheering us on, which wasn’t a surprise. “When you have wonderful kids you have wonderful parents as well.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaws will be considered at the public hearing: Bylaw No. 1740 Official Community Plan Amendment to add design guidelines for detached dwellings, including carriage houses, in the Form and Character Development Permit Area. Bylaw No. 1741 Zoning Bylaw Amendment to add a definition, general regulations and to include “carriage house” as a permitted auxiliary use in the R-2 Low Density Residential Zone. Location: The change would apply to all R-2 zoned properties. PUBLic inPUt: Anyone who believes they will be affected by the proposed bylaws are invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council for consideration. Written submissions to be considered at the public hearing must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Town Office by 3:30 pm on the day of the public hearing. coPiES: The proposed bylaws and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers.ca. contact: For further information please contact Alison Watson, Planner, at (250) 847-1600 or awatson@smithers.ca. (First of two notices)

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COWGIRL IN TRAINING The BV District 4H club held their annual family jamboree fundraiser at the Paul Lychak Community Hall last Saturday night. Festivities included live and silent auctions a Loony Toonz DJ Dance, rodeo-themed kids races, carnival games and a variety of food. Admission was by donation and proceeds went to their hog barn at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition grounds.

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Since resetting their sights on Telkwa, things are happening fast for the BV Cohousing Society. After a very successful open house and site tour last month to introduce the project to the public, the group now has organized a two-day Getting Community Built workshop planned for March 1 and 2 at the Telkwa Village Office. The workshops will be lead by Ronaye Matthew, one of Canada’s foremost cohousing experts, and her assistant Odete Pinho, both from Vancouver. The intensive two-day seminars will cover all aspects required to complete a successful project, including financing options, ownership models, budgets and delivering the project on time. The workshops are part funded by a $2,000 grant from Smithers-based Kassandra Trust. Without the grant the society would have had to subsidize it. In addition, the group also received a $200 bursary from Nature’s Pantry. Space is limited to 20 participants. The cost is $200 per person and $300 per couple. To register call Dina Hanson at 250846-9214.

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Wetzin’Kwa board seeks new member By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

The Wetzin’Kwa Community Forest Corporation is looking for someone to fill the role of director-at-large. The post has been vacant since late last year and the board would like the position to be filled before they begin receiving funding requests from community groups in May, said Colin MacLeod, Village of Telkwa representative on the Wetzin’Kwa board. “While a forestry background is helpful, what we’re really looking

for is someone who is community minded who will complement the values and skill sets of the rest of the board,” said. “Not having a third director to represent the community leaves us a voice short for discussions and decisions and we run the risk of not reaching quorum at meetings.” Wetzin’Kwa chair David de Wit said they want a variety of viewpoints on the board. “We want our board to represent a wide range of community values and we want diverse views from the community — whether it’s arts, recreation or different areas,” de Wit

said. De Wit has been involved in the community forest since 2006. He has held the chair position since the group’s AGM last November. De Wit is employed as the naturl resources manager with the Office of the Wet’suwet’en. “One of the things that is unique about the community forest is it’s an opportunity for innovation and change within forest management,” he said. “It’s an exciting initiative to be a part of because I definitely have learned a lot about different community interests besides the

Wet’suwet’en point of view and there are opportunities to seek collaborative solutions in the community.” The time commitment required is minimal, McLeod said, except during the organization’s annual uptake of community funding applications. The Wetzin’Kwa Community Forest Corporation was awarded the forest tenure in 2007. The corporation is run jointly by the Village of Telkwa and the Town of Smithers and supported by the Office of the Wet’suwet’en. The board of directors

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is made up of seven volunteer positions, including three directors at large. The community forest is more than 32,000 hectares, covering the north, west and south slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain. Every year, Wetzin’Kwa distributes profits to community organizations. Since 2009, more than $600,000 has been handed out. Directors at large serve three-year positions. Anyone interested in the position can submit a letter of interest to wetzinkwa.comfor@gmail. com or call 250-847-3680 for more information.

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Extreme Everest Challenge pushes the limit Annual fundraiser benefits Live it! Love it! Foundation By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

The Extreme Everest Challenge is a test of the human spirit. The event, now in its third year, puts competitors head to head with only themselves, to see if they have what it takes to go up and down Hudson Bay Mountain 18 times to cumulatively reach the equivalent elevation to the summit of Mt. Everest — 8,850 metres. This year’s event starts at noon on March 8 and runs for 24 hours. It’s a fundraiser for the Live it! Love it! Foundation. Dave Walter, owner of Valhalla Pure Outfitters, began organizing the Everest Challenge in 2009. Originally, competitors would complete 18 runs from the Skyline Chair, achieving the total vertical of Mt. Everest. About half of those who entered successfully completed the challenge. The extreme aspect of the challenge came about after Smithers resident Dr. Rod Leighton wanted to see if he could skin up and ski down that same height, using his own power. It took him 25 hours to complete the challenge. “We created the event to expand on Rod’s incredible accomplishment,” Walter said. The event is now a tribute to Dr. Leighton, who only five months after completing the inaugural Extreme Everest Challenge, was injured while mountain biking and is now a

Last year’s Valhalla Pure Outfitters Extreme Everest Challenge had about 80 participants, including eight solo, take part in the fundraising event.

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quadriplegic. In 2013, Dr. Leighton completed an incredible distance of 460 metres. This year, he is looking to improve on that total. The benefactor was chosen to honour Dr. Leighton and to inspire others with disabilities to continue to seek adventure and challenge themselves to push their abilities, Walter said.

“Rod’s personal achievement and tenacity has continued to serve as a source of inspiration and a catalyst for event participants,” he said. “This event is for everyone. From the most extreme and hardcore mountain enthusiasts to the weekend warrior seeking a new outdoor challenge with a team of friends.” The Live it! Love it!

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Foundation aims to promote the progression of adaptive adventure and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for disabled people. It was started by Jeff Scott, who grew up in Burns Lake. Scott was injured in a snowboard accident in 2010 and is now a paraplegic. He now lives in Victoria but still comes to Hudson Bay Mountain in the

winter, to tear down the slopes on his sit-ski. “The recovery process is still going on for sure, it’s not as intense as that first year in and out of the hospital, or as fast of progressions but I’m still making gains,” Scott said. “I love getting back to the mountains. I’m not to the level where I’m independent on the hill, but I still get some pretty incredible riding in.” Participants will not get lonely — the Backdoor Lodge, Marmot Mansion and Everest base camp have space to rest, stock up on food and drink and listen to music throughout the night. Walter has competed as a member of a three-person team in the past and said there’s nothing like spending an evening outside on Hudson Bay Mountain. “Last year, in the early morning, the northern lights were in full force and most people’s lap times slowed as they stopped to watch them,” he said. The event is open to individual and team relay participation and this year, there is no limit to the number of team members. Children 12 to 17 are allowed but must be accompanied by an adult. The fee for this year’s event is $75 per person. All money raised from the event goes to the Live it! Love it! Foundation. For more information, email info@extremeeverestchallenge. com or call Dave Walter at 250847-0200. To register, go to www. extremeeverestchallenge.com.

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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. An Intensive Motorized Area is now being considered for the Smithers area. An inaugural meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. at A&W. Everybody welcome. New members needed. Traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-7 p.m. at St. James’ Anglican Hall, Princess St. Donations to the local Migwani Project. 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. World Day of Prayer Friday, March 7, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. All denominations welcome. Johanna Habjan 250-847-4504. Free Income Tax Clinics Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-4 p.m. at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre. For people with low income to receive one-on-one assistance completing taxes. Please bring T4s and T5s. Angela 250-847-5211. 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. Mother Goose 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 14-March 11, Newborns to 18 months children with a parent or caregiver. Meet with others, enjoy learning new rhymes, songs, tickles and dances. Library 250-847-3043. Story Time for 3-5-year-olds begins the same week on Wednesdays, Jan. 15-March 12, 10 a.m. Stimulate your child’s imagination and appreciation of reading. Children must be pre-registered. Library 250-847-3043.

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C OMMUNITY Restaurant Recon Can LNG pursuit be stopped?

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Hormones,” at the Brown Bag Lunch program, noon at the Smithers Healthy Living Centre, no charge. What makes you happy as you age? Researchers think they have it figured out. Common in older people, happiness comes from ordinary experiences. Young people are seeking to define themselves through extraordinary experiences, marking movement through life by these milestones. Older people have established a better sense of who they are and things that make them happy are more based on how they like to spend their time. For example I like to read, crochet, walk the dog, even clean house, these things give me a sense of contentment, even happiness. Closing with: Let me listen to me and not to them. Gertrude Stein.

Eggs Benedict with Prosciutto at the Eddyline Bistro Cafe: The two perfectly cooked eggs were covered with a creamy flavorful hollandaise, lemony thick and delicious. Hidden underneath was a crisp salty surprise of prosciutto and then the most unique base of a shredded potato pancake bursting with its own special blend of seasoning. If I recommended anything it would be to ask for a bit more hollandaise sauce so you can mix in the arugula & pickled shallots for a wonderful explosion of taste in your mouth. At $13 this breakfast was a delight to be tried by everyone! ~ Food critique Nick Briere Find Restaurant Recon at: www.facebook.com/BVRestaurantRecon Hours:

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attended a recent LNG information session hosted by Nathan Cullen. There are 11 proposals for LNG in northern B.C. Asking questions about the safety of our air quality, water, salmon and grizzly bear population was stressed. Mention was made of concerns that the LNG pipeline could connect to Enbridge. Concerns that there were no young people at that

and a half moms, including a couple grandmeres were secretly brought in to attend a dinner for the team. Some had not seen their daughters for many months and the surprise was a huge success! Given that the Canadian women’s hockey team won gold, I would say that injection of love helped win the day. Eat bananas? The peel is useful: polish your shoes, rub the inside of the peel on your shoe, buff after with soft cloth, toss the peel in roasting pan with meat to tenderize, feed the skin to your roses, relieve rashes, itches (even psoriasis) by rubbing the inside of the peel on your skin, use inside of peel to dust house plants. The list is extensive; I will look at that peel in a different light now. March 4, Sheryl Yaremco will speak about “Menopause and BioIdentical

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meeting, decisions made now would affect their future. There was a strong lack of knowledge regarding fracking. What would be the social benefits of these planned developments? One man asked us all to look at Sarnia if we want to see what this type of development looks like (it wasn’t pretty). Comments that the scientist who developed fracking no longer supports it. Roger Benham made a passionate comment that, “this is not the time for pipelines, it is the time to change what we do, how we do it. To pursue this course is insanity.” Can this be stopped? Not sure anymore. Hockey moms. A powerful group. To honour and give an injection of love to the young women who are part of our women’s hockey team in Sochi, a dozen

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CREATIVE ROOTS Brooke Huxtable dances her contemporary solo to Ingrid Michaelson’s Do It Now on Saturday during Creative Roots’ annual performing showcase at the Della Herman Theatre. Some Creative Roots members are travelling to Quesnel this weekend to compete.

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The first reading of proposed amendments to the B.C. Park Act has taken place in the provincial legislature. If changes in Bill 4: The Park Amendment Act, 2014 are finalized it will allow the Minister of Environment, currently MLA Mary Polak, singular power to approve or deny requests for alterations to longstanding provincial parks and protected areas. The move has caught more than a few, including Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, off-guard and wondering why the changes have yet to be put to citizens for critique. “We’ve seen a lo of rushed legislation by the BC Liberals in the past,” Donaldson said. “That has led to constitutional challenges and having to go back to make changes to legislation ratified only a few months before. “Often times government will go out and speak to people before a bill is drafted, but that wasn’t the case here.” The announcement prompted Graeme Pole, Hazelton-area advocate, to write a letter to Premier Christy Clark and Minister Polak, questioning how changes of this magnitude were not part of the most recent election platform. Your government has not consulted the public on this intention, and its promotion now is nothing less than outright deception and betrayal,” Pole said in

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correspondence dated Feb. 20. “If your political party had run in the last election with a platform that included these proposed amendments – which promote activities that are currently illegal – your party would have been soundly run out of the province by the electorate.” Not pulling any punches in his letter to the B.C. government, citing more than 19 million individuals visit parks for their natural beauty that spans the province, he added a few pointed remarks. “The park system is more than a century old, and has been nurtured and fought for by five generations of groups and individuals whose concerns and vision have been greater than whatever has been perceived as the economic generator of the moment,” he wrote. “You do not have the right to act outside of the trust that voters have placed in you. You do not have the right to destroy the only remaining protected areas in this province for the sake of an industry – LNG – that, if pursued as you would like to see it pursued, would do a great deal to destroy most of the unprotected landscapes of this province.” The Premier’s office

replied via e-mail. “We understand that this is an important issue for you, and have taken note of your comments and position,” the unsigned letter stated. “We see you have also shared this letter with the Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, for her review and consideration as well. We can assure you that the minister and her staff will be including your feedback in related discussions moving forward.” Bill 4, 2014 was outlined by Minister Polak Feb. 13 upon introduction for first reading in Victoria. “This bill contains amendments to the Park Act to provide increased certainty and clarity respecting the authorization of outdoor recreation, tourism, commercial filming and research activities, including academic and investigative uses, in parks and protected areas while ensuring the natural resources and values and visitors’ experiences are protected,” Minister Polak said, according to Hansard. “The fact that it opens up the ability for the government to approve feasibility studies for things like pipelines in previously protected areas ... I think people generally think that was something that was never going to happen here,” Donaldson said, citing the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary as a prime example. The second reading of Bill 4, 2014 is scheduled for the next legislative session in Victoria, which begins March 3.

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Regan Yee has helped her team, Trinity Western University Spartans, win the Canada West Championship for the first time in school history. The first year runner is turning more than a few heads with her abilities, earning

rookie of the year honours in western Canada and is happy with her performance in Edmonton last weekend. “The award was a pleasant surprise,” Yee said. “I wasn’t sure I would be chosen. I didn’t expect it so I wouldn’t be disappointed if I didn’t get it.” She placed second

in the 3000-metre on Feb. 21 in 10:14.02 seconds and placed fifth in the 1500-metre at 4:35.52 seconds the following day. Going into her first race her team had a plan about how to ensure a victory. “We decided to take the first two kilometres slowly,” Yee said. See YEE on B3

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GDC hosts FN housing forum By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

The Gitxsan Development Corporation held an information session proposing housing options for aboriginal people in the Hazelton area last week at Gitanmaax Hall. The forum was cohosted by Natural Resources Canada, who sent Bradley Henry to inform people of the realities they will face in the near future. He urged those in the room to consider working with prospective industry rather than fight against them. “Enbridge wants to build a pipeline near here,” Bradley, who has consulted for Enbridge, said. “They want to come through here, but it’s up to you to make sure they do so on your terms.” Nine individual home building and related companies came to give attendees of the two-day event an idea of the possibilities when looking to build. Mike Sawyer, NetZero Structures Ltd., spoke about needs versus wants when devising and planning to build a home.

“You have to manage your expectations and build to suit what is actually needed rather than attempting to build our dream home,” Sawyer said. Net-Zero homes, which uses an innovative method of pre-fabricated, insulated paneling can build for as low as $100,000 and up to $300,000 for a top-ofthe-line model. Sandra Rohler, passive house design architect and owner, enlightened those in attendance about what her company has to offer. “We build to suit,” Rohler said. “There are few limitations to what we can do.” Passive houses use heat from appliances and bodies and appliances plus geothermal and solar to heat houses, which is circulated for maximum efficiency. Rick Connors,

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From YEE on B2 “We looked to pick it up in the final third to separate from the field. We had the idea that my teammate and me were going to win and it worked exactly the way we planned it. “We were also saving our legs for day two.” Her early success in the university ranks have a lot to do with how she is preparing, which is much differently than her high school days. “The training load is probably about three times as much as I was doing during the running season back home,” Yee said. “I was actually running as soon as I got home from Edmonton.” She has run the fastest indoor time in the 1000-metre distance and is ranked in the top 20 in three separate events nationally, including 10th among her 3000-metre peers. Yee has earned the right to go to CIS nationals for the 4X8 relay and the 3000-metre races, which take place at the University of Edmonton March 6 to 8. School has also been going well for Yee, who is taking preengineering on an academic-sport scholarship. “I’m halfway through my

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Alice was the heart of her family and will be deeply missed by those who knew her. She was very active within the community, which allowed her to touch the lives of many people living in the Bulkley Valley. Alice spent a large portion of her life living in Driftwood, raising her six children with her husband Paul. A Celebration of Life will be held at Glenwood Hall in the early spring, as Alice would have wished. Grannie, A wife, a mother, a grannie too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Scholtz, the staff at Broadway Clinic, and also to the nursing staff at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.

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Both Hazelton Secondary senior basketball teams took home the silver in last weekend’s zone tournament. The boys lost to Bulkley Valley Christian School in overtime 67-63 in a game full of ups and downs. Despite missing the provincial tournament by five points the team’s coach is OK with the result. “I am so extremely proud of the senior boys Spartans,” head coach Tamara Stoney said. “Words cannot express. We left it all on the court. “There are many things that could have went more our way but we could not have played with more heart.” One of the Spartans’ leaders, Colton Murrell, suffered a bad sprain in his right ankle, but came back into the game to help his team push on. He may have suffered more than a sprain, according to his father, Jeremy. “I learned that my son has the heart and determination of a champion,” Jeremy said. “He

possibly played the last minute and a half on a broken foot. He wanted to help his team win so bad and they almost pulled it off.” In the game that earned the boys a spot in the final, which was against Houston Secondary, the team showed relentless effort on the defensive end, leading to a lot of forced turnovers and easy baskets. Murrell led the team with 36 points, while providing the anchor on the defensive end and getting some key blocks whenever Houston would attempt to make a push to close the scoring gap.

Ryan Wright had 15 points and Richard Hillis, Grade 9, chipped in with 13. The coach of the senior girls’ team, Michelle Stoney, knows her team gained some necessary experience which will help them next year. “We lost by a lot because of [Houston Christian’s] height and experience,” Michelle said. “It was a pleasure watching our athletes perform to their fullest potential and play with heart on the court. “I left feeling extremely proud of everyone of you young ladies and gents and I’m thankful to have been

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1989 SUN RUNNER boat. 21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo inboard motor, Merc leg, excellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back. Pictures available.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Independent distributor for Weston Breads. Bulkley Valley route for sale. Eves only 250877-6799.

For Sale By Owner 4 BDRM, 2 Bath one-level home, 1600 sq. ft., well kept, photos available. Attractive lot with large deck, storage shed and lane access. 4364 3rd Ave, $270,000. Paul at 250847-1404 or 847-0035

Houses For Sale 3200 SQ.FT. HOME 1362 Hudson Bay Mtn Rd., 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full bsmt, 5 acres, fenced pasture w/ barn, high speed internet, 5 mins to Main St. Country living without the drive. $365,000. 250-847-0428 WELL maintained, 1840 sq.ft. 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home, central location, lots of parking. Views of Hudson Bay Mtn, great sundeck, very energy efficient house, and large shop. $274,000, 3850 9th Ave. Call 250-847-0093 for more details.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BDRM Avail. Mar. 1. Clean, quiet building, 2 blocks from Main, FREE laundry facilities. Ref’s Req’d. 250-847-3246 RENTAL SUITE Quiet 1 bdrm. avail Mar. 1. Furnished N/S N/P $650. Near Lk Kathlyn, utilities incl. (250)847-4127

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FURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single mature adult. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636. SMITHERS reno’d 2 bdrm, sep. storage rm. N/S, adultoriented. Ref’s req’d. Quiet bldg. $800/m. (250)847-4453.

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in Burns Lake: 14’ red Clipper “Prospector” 52lb solo canoe with white gunnel covers: $700. 16’ 4” Clipper Maverick 64lbs, tandem canoe (or can be set up as a solo), green with black trim: $900.

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1400 Sq Ft, 1 year old. Rancher Style with Detached garage. Located at Watson’s Landing subdivision. $359,000 will trade for: older home, land or RV. Please contact Kim at: 250-877-7161 or email: kimcamacazi@yahoo.ca

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Homes for Rent 2BDRMS 1BATH house 15 min from town, W/D, N/S, N/P, N/Parties. Suitable for bachelor. $900 (250)877-2704 3 BDRM upstairs suite, Watson Landing. N/P, N/S. $1400/mth. Contact 250-8777161 4 BDRM home, Telkwa, incl. Sat TV. $1400/mth. 250-8469060 FOR RENT 3 Bdrm Trailr, Newly Reno’d in Smithers, N/S N/P $1400. per mo. Ref. Req. Contact Sarah 778-210-2050 NEWER 4 bdrm duplex, 3 bath, F/S/W/D, storage shed. N/S, N/P. 250-847-3376

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West Fraser Mills Ltd Pacific Inland Resources Division is proposing to construct a short section of road, approximately 600 m in length just south of Acorn lake, connecting the 459 Road located in the Bulkley TSA with the Morrison Main located in the Morice TSA.

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A map of the proposed road location will be available for review and comment during normal business hours (8:00 am -4:30 pm) at Pacific Inland Resources office on Tatlow Road in Smithers. Alternative meeting times can be arranged by contacting Pacific Inland Resources staff listed below.

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Warehouse Lien Act

To ensure comments receive consideration they must be submitted in a written format prior to March 15, 2014 and delivered to: West Fraser Mills Ltd. Pacific Inland Resources Division Box 3130, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

In accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, to satisfy a debt of $3887.10 incurred for towing and storage we offer for sale: 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Serial # 1D7HU182965527220 Sale will take place by sealed bids mailed to: Tyler’s Towing (2013), Box 267, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0.

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MINE ACT Mines Act: NOTICE OF PROPOSED METAL MINE

Take notice that Shane Uren of Avanti Kitsault Mine Limited has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed: Kitsault Mine Project (metal mine) located at Mining Claim No. 895734 (4.2 km southeast of Kitsault, BC off of the Alice Arm [Kitsault] FSR). Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Northwest Region, Bag 5000, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

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Application for a permit under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act. Avanti Kitsault Mine Limited, 1205-700 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 1G8 intends to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effluent from single discharge point (ID No. 1) and sedimentation control structures (ID Nos 2 through 8) from a mine construction project. The discharges are sedimentation pond effluent and water treatment plant effluent. The water treatment plant will discharge a maximum of 760,300 m3/month of treated water from historic mined rock runoff and on-site runoff. The water will be treated by: 1. A chemical precipitation step (i.e. lime addition) that converts dissolved metals to metal hydroxide solids. 2. A solid separation step that removes precipitated metals and other solids from the water. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, seven days per week, non-winter months for the duration of the Kitsault Mine Project construction period. The release locations are:

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55.42174284

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55.44030792

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55.44638286

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When applicable, discharges 1 through 8 will adhere to Metal Mining Effluent Regulations unless superseded by the permit under the provision of the Environmental Management Act. Parameter

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Proposed Permit Limit for Single Discharge Point (ID No. 1)

Aluminum

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200

Cadmium

μg/L

0.2

Molybdenum

μg/L

1,820

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharges and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0. The identity of any respondent and the contents of any submission in relation to this application will become part of the public record. The application and supporting documents are available for download at the following address: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p002l57tbjjro0s/8Lp1h4z2_C Additionally, DVDs of the MEMA-3 Joint Application for an Amended Mines Act Permit (M-10) and Environmental Management Act Permit (Construction) for the Kitsault Mine Project are available at the following locations: Smithers Public Library (Smithers, British Columbia) and Terrace Public Library (Terrace, British Columbia)

Dated this 20th day of February, 2014 Contact Person: Shane Uren, Vice President of Environmental and Permitting (Telephone 604.689.5080 Email: shaneu@greenwoodenvironmental.ca)

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT New Hazelton RCMP responded to 71 calls between Feb. 13 to Feb. 19. Feb. 13 - At 5:34 p.m. police responded to a break and enter in the 2500 block of Max Mega Y Crescent in Glen Vowell. The break and enter occurred sometime between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Food items and cell phones were among the items stolen. Feb. 15 - At 8:45 a.m. police responded to a fight outside the Kispiox Gas Bar. No injuries were reported and charges are not being sought. Feb. 15 - At 1:06 p.m. police received a complaint of a male sleeping in a running vehicle near the 28 Inn. Investigation revealed that the male was impaired and he was compelled to provide two breath samples for analysis.

A ROUND TOWN Gospel Mountain Music Festival meeting - March 2 @ 7 p.m. Call Lorraine at 250842-6524 for more information. Writer Fusion Frees Range Poets and Upper Skeena Writers Coop join forces with meetings on the first and third Mondays of every month. 7:30 p.m. @ Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar and 6 p.m. for the second and fourth Mondays @ the Northwest Community College. Pyjama Storytime - World Readaloud Day, March 5, Hazelton Public Library @ 6 p.m. Healing Spa Evening - March 6 @ 7 p.m. New Hazelton Meeting Place. Free to attend. Bring a face cloth, towel and bin for your feet to enjoy a night of self healing and relaxation. World Day of Prayer - March 7 @ 7 p.m., The Fire in New Hazelton. Call 250-842-8879 for more information. Ukulele Circle March 7 @5 p.m. Mountainview United Church. Call Charlotte @ 250842-5887 for more information. International Women’s Day Potluck - March 8 @ 6 p.m. Old Anglican Church Hall in Old Hazelton. Call 250-842-2298 for more information. Hores’n Around Talent Show Telegraph Trail Saddle Club hosting local talent display, March 8 @ 6:30 p.m. $2 each or $5 family rate.

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incident. Feb. 18 - At 8 a.m. a resident in the 3900 block of Pugsley Street in New Hazelton reported the tires on their grey Chevrolet Impala had been slashed overnight. If you have any information on these files or any others, please call the New Hazelton RCMP (250-842-5244) or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Criminal Code charges are pending. Feb. 15 - At 3:20 p.m. police received a complaint involving the welfare of several puppies that were left unattended at a residence in South Hazelton. The puppies were found coated in ice after exposure to a burst pipe and very cold weather. The RCMP is working in conjunction with the SPCA to investigate this

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8397 Kroeker Road

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Silverking prime bench location 3500sq ft rancher with full basement Beautiful yard, huge deck, workshop www.smithershomes.com

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Country cottage on 23 acres Borders Ross Lake Provincial Park Vaulted ceiling, birch & slate floors Private setting,beautiful lawn/garden

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$112,500

Check out this great opportunity Affordable living Great location on the Bulkley River 5 minutes East of Telkwa

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Affordable country living, 5.45 acres 4 bdrm, 2 bath mobile with addition Private landscaped yard, deck, garage Open layout, bright, appliances incl

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$749,000

$99,500

Lot A Zobnic Road

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16341 Highway 16 W, Telkwa

Skillhorn Road, Telkwa

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Ski to your front door 5 acres, partially fenced Good, cleared building site Year round creek

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7123 square foot, one level building 5 acres, level and landscaped Covered play area 4 classrooms, 3 bathrooms, gym

Donna & Leo

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49,680 square foot, one level 43 lots, excellent location Zoned P-2 Development property

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$379,000

$238,000

106 acres, 3 bedroom home, view Hay field, east of Telkwa Frontage on Bulkley River www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

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$239,900

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5 acre lots, hydro, telephone avail. Level, good sunny exposure Good water and 60’ in the area www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$278,500

$319,500

13042 Blue Jay Road

665 Hudson Bay Mtn Road

6770 Snake Road

4159 Eighth Avenue

4960 Morris Road, Telkwa

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5 acres, drilled well 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom, recent upgrades 25x27 attached shop, greenhouse www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

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4.9 acres, 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom house Full finished basement with entry Guest house, gardens, pond www.realestatesmithers.com

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Sunny driftwood location Gorgeous mountain views Updated 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom home www.smithershomes.com

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$98,500

$277,500

Fabulous Walnut Park view location 3 bdrm,possible 4th,2 bath, hardwood Lots of recent interior upgrades www.smithershomes.com

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$289,000

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Lovely country cottage on 5 acres 4 bdrm, 3 bath, walk out basement Views, sunshine, fenced for horses www.smithershomes.com

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Hill section, quiet no thru street Near perimeter trail access 66x122 treed level lot Town services available

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Premier home site Town sewer & water Lake front living Cul-de-sac location

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$284,500

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6 lots available Fully serviced Full time residence & suite allowed Ski in, ski out

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$348,500

Premier lot Lake front, spectacular view Fully serviced lot 10,796 square feet

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5166 Nielson Road

3985 Seventh Avenue

3475 Simcoe Avenue

1022 Malkow Road

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Country home, 1080 sf, 2 bedroom Pristine setting 5 min to town Vaulted ceilings, rock fp, open design Detached sauna building

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Interior News

“With over 40 years of experience, I can confidently say that Northern Gateway’s emergency response will be world class.” - Dr. Ed Owens, expert on shoreline response

Meet the expert:

Northern Gateway is committed to protecting B.C.’s waters. That’s why we will plan, prepare for and implement international emergency response best practices. LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE Northern Gateway has consulted with dozens of experts, including Dr. Ed Owens, an oil spill specialist who has acted as a consultant to the UN, the Arctic Council, and more. With over 40 years of experience, he was instrumental in helping us develop our marine emergency response program. “I have worked closely with Northern Gateway to develop programs for enhanced spill response along all marine transportation routes. These programs will help ensure the environmental safety along the shipping routes.” Northern Gateway will implement some of the safest marine operations practices from around the world to help prevent a marine spill from ever occurring. We are also preparing for the most effective response possible in the unlikely event of a marine emergency.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS Our marine emergency response practices go well beyond Canadian requirements. As Owens puts it: “By placing emergency response capacity at various key locations along the proposed route, valuable time will be saved in the unlikely event of an oil spill – and in a marine emergency situation, response time is critical. But having the right equipment in the right places is not always enough. A world class response capability requires an experienced response team at both the management and operational levels, and integrated training to ensure that timely decisions make the best use of the equipment and resources.” IMPORTANT CONDITIONS This past December, the Joint Review Panel recommended that the project be approved, subject to 209 conditions – including ones that require Northern Gateway to implement effective spill response measures. We are working towards meeting these conditions, the same way we are working hard to meet the five conditions set out by the Province of British Columbia. In short, Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible to build a safer, better project.

Learn more at gatewayfacts.ca

Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada

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Dr. Ed Owens is a world renowned authority on shoreline response planning and cleanup operations, and has consulted for the UN, World Bank, and Environment Canada.