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ICBC invests $163,000 to help make Vanderhoof and area roads safer Roundabouts, new crosswalks and designated turning lanes are the types of road improvement projects ICBC invested in B.C. last year to help make roads safer for everyone, including pedestrians and cyclists.

In 2013, ICBC invested approximately $163,000 in seven road improvement projects to help make Vanderhoof and area roads safer for everyone, including drivers and pedestrians.

“ICBC’s road improvement program works in partnership with municipalities and our Ministry to help make our roads and highways safer,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This program is a great example of successful partnerships as it brings together numerous stakeholders to help ensure safety remains a top priority when roads and highways are designed or upgraded in communities across the province.”

ICBC launched its road improvement program in 1990, and since then has invested approximately $120 million in road improvement projects and safety studies across B.C. In 2013, ICBC invested approximately $817,000 in the North Central region and $8 million in projects and safety audits across the province.

“Everyone benefits from road improvements – from drivers to pedestrians – because safer roads mean fewer crashes, which also translates into lower claim costs,” said John Dickinson, ICBC’s director of road safety. “We’ll continue to invest in road safety initiatives that help us keep rates as low as possible.”

All proposed road improvement projects are assessed based

on their ability to make roads safer.

The most recent evaluation of the program concluded that over a two year time period, overall, for every dollar invested, ICBC and its customers see a return rate of five times the investment. More importantly, the benefits of road improvements can continue well beyond two years. The evaluation found that following a project’s implementation, there is on average, a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in property damage crashes.

ICBC also participates in engineering studies and assists communities in the planning of roadways and managing traffic.

As road improvements are made, drivers may also need to adopt new driving behaviours, such as adjusting to traffic pattern changes and understanding the rules of the road. The majority of crashes are preventable and have more to do with driver error than road engineering. Drivers need to do their part by making smart driving decisions to prevent crashes.

Over the last 24 years, ICBC’s road improvement program has evolved significantly – community investments and successful partnerships have led to award winning projects and the contributions have helped advance the knowledge of the road safety engineering industry in B.C. and across Canada.

In Vanderhoof the location is Highway 16 at Mapes Road with the construction of over 2 km of passing lane on Highway 16 and improved horizontal alignment, widened shoulder, improved drainage.

In Fraser Lake on Highway 16 at Endako Mine Road with the installation of road lighting.

Spring time on the Nechako River

It is now officially spring. Although still cold the Nechako River is beginning to open up, the sunshine is staying a little longer each day and it will soon be time to start exercising your green thumbs ready for the growing season.

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BRIEFLY Destiny Tom

If there are any new developments in the Destiny Rae Tom case, the RCMP aren’t sharing them.

Almost a year has passed since Tom’s death, but RCMP District Advisory NCO Cst. Lesley Smith suggested last week that police are still looking for answers in the case.

“The investigation into the death of Destiny Tom is ongoing and remains a priority for the North District Major Crimes Unit,” said Smith.

Tom’s badly-beaten body was found in the early morning hours of March 23, 2013 outside a home on the Nautley Indian Reserve near Fraser Lake. On April 17, 2013 RCMP announced that the 21-year-old woman died as a result of foul play.

Although an arrest was made shortly after discovery of Tom’s body, charges are yet to be laid in the case.

Anyone who may have information relating to Tom’s death is urged to contact either the Fraser Lake RCMP detachment (250-699-7777) or Crimestoppers (1-800-222-8477).

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L & M Lumber contributes to Medical Imaging Equipment for the North As Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation works towards wrapping up fundraising efforts on their current Fundraising Project, L & M Lumber Ltd. has stepped forward with a donation of $25,000.

With the total price at $1.4 million for a diagnostic SPECT CT scanner, this donation has the Foundation one step closing to securing the funding necessary for this advanced piece of equipment.

This unique scanner is the first step in a major region-wide program to up-grade medical imaging equipment in an effort to bring the best of care close to home in the North, and will be located at the University Hospital of Northern BC. “We are grateful that L&M Lumber recognizes the need for equipment like this in the north. For their employees and their families, it acknowledges that the best of

care being closer to home is a priority for them,” commented Judy Neiser, CEO. “When we reviewed the project with the Spirit of the North and Dr. Sean Ebert, our shareholders were impressed with the benefits provided to residents of many local communities, including Vanderhoof,” commented Alan Fitzpatrick, General Manager of L&M Lumber.

“We believe in sup porting our community as it has supported us over the years, and are pleased to work with other resource industry companies to support this project.”

While improving health outcomes involves many factors, detecting medical conditions early and making an accurate diagnosis quickly are key.

For many conditions, the earlier an accurate diagnosis is made, the better the chance for a positive outcome.

Current and advanced

diagnostic equipment is a vital component in achieving these results.

Northern Health Authority has put the acquisition of a SPECT CT scanner at the top of the list as a key first step of a multiyear plan to increase the capacity and quality of medical imaging equipment across the region, bringing the best of care close to home in the north.

Diagnostic SPECT CT combines two different scanning technologies (nuclear and radiology), merging the two images into one scan to enable an entirely new level of early and precise detection, diagnosis and treatment.

SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) is a type of nuclear imaging test that uses a safe radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3-D images. With the help of SPECT technology, doctors can analyze the func-

tion of the body’s organs. For example, a SPECT scan can show how a patient’s blood flows to their heart or what areas of their brain are more active or less active. CT (Computerized Tomography) combines a series of X-ray views taken from many different angles to create cross-sectional images of bones and soft tissues inside the body, allowing doctors to analyze the anatomy.

Combining the two different technologies, the SPECT CT lays one image over the other, enabling the physician to see both function and anatomy at the same time.

Additional support for the diagnostic SPECT CT has been raised through the proceeds from nu-

merous other avenues.

These include the UHNBC Hospital Auxiliary who kicked off the fundraising with their significant contribution of $200,000.

Costco Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser, PG Firefighters Harley Davidson Raffle, the PG Cougars Alumni Hospital Charity Golf Tournament, the Commonwealth

Cup, Boogie with the Stars and various individuals, companies and physicians have also contributed to this worthwhile and much needed piece of equipment.

For more information on how you can make an investment to support healthcare in the north, please contact the Foundation office at 250-565-2515.

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Moving Expenses

If you moved at least 40km to be closer to a new job, to run a business, or to attend a post-secondary educational institute full time, then you may deduct moving expenses, up to the amount you earn at the new location, or up to the amount of award or scholarship income received in the year.

Normally, for the relocation to be an “eligible relocation”, both the old and the new residence must be located in Canada, except in the case of a full-time student.

However, a move between two locations outside of Canada can also be an “eligible relocation” if: • you are a Canadian resident (either factual or deemed) living out of the country, and • you moved from the place where you ordinarily resided, to live in another place where you ordinarily reside.

You may carry excess expenses forward to be offset from income earned at the new location in the next year. When both spouses have moved and subsequently earn income in the new location, the moving costs can be split between the spouses.

Many costs are deductible as moving expenses, including: • transportation and storage costs for household effects • travel, including vehicle costs and reasonable costs for meals and accommodations in the course of moving the taxpayer and members of the taxpayers household from the old residence to the new residence • costs of canceling a lease for the old residence • real estate commission, advertising, legal and other costs re selling the old residence, • legal fees re the purchase of a new home, and any tax, fee or duty (other than GST or value-added tax) imposed on the transfer or registration of title to the new residence • change of address costs, such as replacement of drivers’ licenses, noncommercial vehicle permits, and costs of connecting or disconnecting utilities Keep your receipts and provide them to your tax preparer as well as a letter from your new employer stating that you were not reimbursed for the moving expenses as CRA will request them.

Photo (L-R): Alan Fitzpatrick, General Manager of L&M Lumber and Lloyd Larsen, President of L&M Lumber, present Judy Neiser, CEO of the Spirit of the North, and Paul Stewart, Board Treasurer of the Spirit of the North with their $25,000 donation towards the SPECT CT Scanner.

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Whooping cough in Fort St. James Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The public is being urged to check their vaccinations are up to date for whooping cough after a confirmed case in Fort St. James last week.

The bacterial respiratory infection known as whooping cough or pertussis is highly contagious and Northern Health is reminding the public of the importance of immunization, as the disease can lead to a severe condition in infants and can be deadly. The disease can also cause serious disease or complications to the fetus for pregnant women in the last three months of their pregnancies.

Mothers of newborns can pass the illness on to the unprotected infants. Children less than three months old are especially vulnerable.

The illness begins

with symptoms like those of a common cold and progresses to a cough. The cough can become severe, with or without the whooping sound and may be accompanied by gasping, gagging, shortness of breathing and vomiting as well as pneumonia.

There may also be a mild, associated fever.

The illness is spread easily when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or has close contact with others. Sharing food or drinks, kissing and sharing cigarettes can all spread the pertussis bacteria.

Dr. William Osei with Northern Health said it is especially important for people to be diligent about hand washing and cough etiquette by covering their coughs and washing hands immediately after if hands were used.

“We don’t have an outbreak yet,” said

Osei. The focus is on prevention and updating vaccinations for young children and pregnant women in their third trimester in order to prevent an outbreak, which Osei said would be difficult to control.

“This is a very infectious cough,” he said.

Someone with the pertussis bacteria who does not receive treatment can spread the illness for up to three weeks after the cough starts.

“The treatment is very effective and shortens the cough,” said Osei. “Otherwise the sickness can go on for weeks.”

Four laboratory-confirmed cases have been found in the northwest, one in Fort St. James and the others in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii.

The illness is preventable by immunization, part of normal

Feral pigs Jeff Nagel BC Local News Licensed hunters now have the green light to shoot feral pigs anywhere in B.C. to help curb their spread.

According to the provincial government, feral pigs have escaped farms and become established in the wild in parts of the Lower Mainland, Kamloops, the Okanagan, Peace River and Kootenay regions.

There aren’t many of them but they’re considered invasive animals that are extremely hard to eradicate and letting hunters kill them is billed as a proactive way to keep them spreading further.

“Feral pigs can cause significant damage to local ecosystems by compet-

ing with local wildlife for forage, damaging crops, uprooting native vegetation and eating the eggs of ground nesting birds,” according to a government press release.

“They can also be the source of infectious diseases and parasites which can be harmful to wildlife, livestock and human health.”

Only trained and certified hunters with valid licences can hunt feral pigs, which can be aggressive and be dangerous to the public or a hunter if wounded.

In addition to feral pigs, the province has also reclassified European wall lizards and non-native turtles as Schedule C wildlife that can now be trapped or killed without a special permit.

child immunizations given at two months, four months, six months, and 18 months old and again between the ages of four and six, before the child enters Kindergarten.

In B.C., teens between 14 and 16 are also given the vaccine.

While the immunization decreases over time in adults, adults are not at risk for the more severe effects or death due to the pertussis, but should receive treatment if they become ill.

Northern Health is encouraging residents of northern B.C. to contact their local health units or health care providers to discuss the vaccine and ensure their vaccinations are up to

date.

There is enough vaccine in the region and Osei said the problem can be dealt with.

“We are not in panic mode,” he said.

Less than 10 per cent of the population doesn’t vaccinate their children, so most children will not be at the higher risk of the more severe symptoms.

If you know you have been in contact with someone with whooping cough, call the Fort St. James Health Unit at 250-9967178 or call HealthLink B.C. at 8-1-1.

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GRANT FUNDING The Integris Credit Union Community Foundation has invested over $580,000 in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake since its inception in 2002.

These funds are used to meet a wide range of charitable needs and interests.

Funding requests from local organizations and agencies to undertake beneficial community projects are now being accepted.

To Apply: 1. Applications must be completed on prescribed forms 2. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on March 29, 2014

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Speeding on ice Connor Ebert of the Nechako Lake Clippers races as part of the Regional Short Track Speed Skating competition held in the Fort Forum Arena on Mar. 8 in Fort St. James.

Ebert was first in his class.

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Organize the Terry Fox Run in your community and help outrun Cancer ganizer through the planning process.

It is incredibly important that someone steps forward for this meaningful cause. This year the Run takes place on Sunday September 14.

“It would be such a shame for the people of Vanderhoof to once again miss out on an opportunity to keep Terry’s legacy alive as every community no matter how big or small can make a huge impact, just as Terry learned when a small town of 10,000 people raised over $10,000”, says Donna White, Provincial Director for the Terry Fox Foundation British Columbia and Yukon. “The Terry Fox Foundation funds research in all kinds of cancer, believing as Terry did, that we need to conquer this disease once and for all”, explains Donna. With the help from people all across the world, money fundraised in Terry’s name has made The Terry Fox Foundation a national investor in cancer research.

If you are interested in becoming the Vanderhoof Run Organizer, please contact Donna White, Provincial Director at the Terry Fox Foun-

dation by email at bcyukon@terryfoxrun.org or by phone at 1.888.836.9786. Remember, the Runs are non-competitive and all inclusive; the registration fee is by donation and there is no minimum pledge amount. Help others share in Terry’s dream

by Working Together to Outrun Cancer. For more information about The Terry Fox Foundation, visit www.terryfox.org

THANK YOU

“I’m going to do my very best. I’ll fight. I promise I won’t give up”, were the words spoken from a true Canadian hero, Terry Fox. Terry exemplifies courage and compassion and has been an inspiration to people in Canada and around the world. He ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days straight on one leg to raise awareness for cancer and the need for research funding. There is no wonder why the Terry Fox Run continues to take place in communities around the world in honour of a selfless man and his dream to outrun cancer.

The Terry Fox Run has taken place in Richmond since 1985 and has had a long standing tradition in the community. Sadly, last year, there was no Terry Fox Run in the community as a new volunteer Run Organizer was needed. Please lend a helping hand and volunteer to be a part the legacy and tradition in Vanderhoof; become a Run Organizer and help others share in Terry’s dream. The Foundation will help anyone who is interested in volunteering to be the Run Or-

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Write The Editor c/o Omineca Express, Box 1007, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 l Fax 250-567-2070 l newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

MMBC and local governments: the case of Prince George Multi Material BC (MMBC) has offered incentives to municipalities to give them control over curbside recycling. While many local governments have accepted the offer, there are those who have raised concerns publicly about the program, or have found that turning over control is not good for residents.

For example, a staff report from the City of Prince George reached the following conclusion:

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MultiMaterial BC has offered a subsidy to the City of Prince George for the curbside collection of recyclables. This offer comes with a service contract that is prohibitively favourable to MMBC, and would, if the City were to participate, expose the City to some financial risk. Administration is recommending that Council decline to participate in MMBC’s proposal.

Prince George city council voted to not accept MMBC’s incentive. The regional district of Fraser-Fort George (in which the city is located) reached the same conclusion:

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The Regional District was provided with an offer to provide drop depot collection services on behalf of MMBC to serve those regional residents outside municipal boundaries. The Regional District Board reviewed the financial incentive and contract from MMBC and determined the risk to the Regional District was too great. The contract MMBC provided is heavily weighted in their favour and sets out extremely high standards and significant penalties for non-compliance.

That should have concluded the discussion—neither the city nor the regional district would sign on. But on March 17, 2014, MMBC issued a press release that they were moving into the region to begin curbside services without notifying either city hall or the regional district. Both the mayor of Prince George and CAO of Fraser-Fort George discovered this when it was announced by the media.

When a corporate body like MMBC can come in and assume responsibility without the cooperation of local government, should citizens be concerned? Let BC’s Premier know what you think—send her an email at premier@gov.bc.ca.

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Medical marijuana users ordered to stop growing But growers may not comply and cities may not enforce Jeff Nagel Black Press Medical marijuana home growers have been ordered by the federal government to provide written notification by April 30 that they’ve halted production and destroyed any leftover pot.

Authorized personal grow-ops for approved medical marijuana users become illegal April 1 as their licences expire and the country switches instead to a system of regulated commercial production.

Health Canada said in a statement March 14 it will notify law enforcement of any users who fail to comply with the notification requirement, an apparent shift from past refusals to disclose locations to local authorities on privacy grounds.

The new Marijhuana for Medical Purposes Regulation allows licensed medical marijuana users – more than 16,000 of them are in B.C. – to buy dried pot only from approved commercial producers via mail order.

Many B.C. municipalities are keen to stamp out medical marijuana home grows, which they say often pose an electrical fire risk to neighbours and may leave mould and other safety hazards behind for future residents.

But most also don’t want to take on the burden of fixing what they see as a problem created by the federal government.

Mission Mayor Ted Adlem doesn’t support sending police in to enforce compliance with the new medical pot law, even in cases where Ottawa discloses users who have failed to send their notification.

“I’m not interested in throwing people in jail for growing marijuana,” Adlem said. “Who’s going to foot the bill to close these people down who have not notified and ceased to operate? I’m far more in favour of being able to have my fire inspector check the place out for electrical safety.”

He predicts many other B.C. municipalities will also have little interest in making it a policing project.

“I think most mayors are concerned about the cost of doing this. Is it something we really want to be

spending our policing budget on? I don’t think so.”

Mission already knows the locations of about 100 of an estimated 800 local licensed medical growers, he said.

Adlem noted soon-to-be-illegal growers may lie on the federal form and keep growing in defiance of the law.

He said Health Canada’s handling of the issue has been “a joke” and the warning that law enforcement will be notified is vague.

Sensible BC campaign director Dana Larsen accused the government of reneging on promises of privacy for medical marijuana users.

“There are going to be some people who lie about it, absolutely,” Larsen predicted.

“It puts patients in a difficult position where they have to lie to the government on an official form or defy the government and not send the form in.”

He said it’s unreasonable to force approved users to throw away “perfectly good medicine” under threat of prosecution and then buy more from new corporate dealers.

The order to destroy unused pot also applies to users who buy from other small growers designated to grow for them under the old system.

“It’s putting a lot of fear into patients,” Larsen said.

“If they don’t send this notice back or if it gets lost in the mail when they send it back, Health Canada is going to send cops to their door.”

Larsen said a national protest is planned for April 1, when cannabis reform supporters will bombard Health Minister Rona Ambrose’s office with phone calls and emails.

New commercial pot producers won’t be allowed to supply medical marijuana dispensaries or compassion clubs.

That leaves Larsen, who operates a Vancouver dispensary, in the position of continuing to buy and sell illegally grown pot under the new rules.

“We’re not really too worried about sourcing medicine for our patients,” he said. “The City of Vancouver recently announced they intend to make dispensaries the lowest priority and not bother us.”

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Undefeated Junior Girls Basketball Team The NVSS Junior Girls Basketball team had a very successful season remaining undefeated in their zone going to the 2014 TELUS Junior Girls Basketball Provincial Championships. The provincials were held at the Langley Events Centre February 25 to March 1.

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Valley met with third ranked team Panorama Ridge with a very competitive game which saw Nechako Valley up at half time, they went on to be defeated in the end at 56-45.

The NVSS Junior Girls came 15th overall winning two of the five games.

The 2014 tournament was won by Riverside.

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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.”

- Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project

Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation.

These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse effects on the marine mammal environment.

ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots.

Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a confined channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”

initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway.

As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.”

GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times.

According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”

BEYOND WHAT’S REQUIRED The commitment to reducing transit speeds is not a regulatory requirement, but one of many voluntary marine safety

ENDORSED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS The Joint Review Panel’s endorsement of the Northern Gateway Project came after a rigorous, scientific review of the evidence, including Gateway’s precautionary approach to vessel speeds and escort tug standards.

Northern Gateway is working hard to meet all of the final conditions set out by the Panel, the same way they are working to meet the five conditions set out by the Province of British Columbia.

Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

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Meet the expert: Chris Anderson is a Master Mariner and port planning and operations specialist. He has substantial experience in the assessment and development of many terminal facilities on the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Coasts of Canada.

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal.

How do you like that, British Columbia?

This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits.

That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries.

Yikes!

Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.”

Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:

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Weston Warkentin Timothy Klassen Dean Tibbo 1st Class Honours Reagen Rempel Keanna Redcrow Black Spruce Ranch Karyl Cuesta Spencer Lewis 2nd Class Honours Pork Corbet Kelemen Shakira Redcrow Kyla Hindmarch Limited amount which are usually ready for spring and fall Reuben McLain Kristopher Rempel John Rodgers – 50lbs boxes of variety of cuts – all naturally raised on local feeds, oat barley mesh. Deliverable in Vanderhoof. Or can pick up, call for more details on delivery.

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HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

Not only cats have nine lives, perhaps.

The pier at the Fort St. James National Historic Site may get its fourth life, with the reconstruction of the structure to begin later this year.

The pier, also known as the “tramway,” was historically where goods were both loaded into and unloaded from boats for the trade route to bring supplies and deliver furs.

The structure is slated for demolition as it has become unsafe over time and the pilings have been pushed up by frost.

The demolition began earlier than expected, and a glow in the night resulted in a call by site security to the RCMP and fire department on Mar. 12 at 5:30 a.m.

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Calling all local health and alternative or otherwise practitioners. Whether you run a home based business or offer some Holistic therapies, please get in touch with me as in a few weeks we are featuring local businesses that offer healthy, holistic or otherwise beneficial opportunities and services. If you know of anyone who provides a great health promoting service let them know to get in touch with me.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A difficult challenge lies ahead, Aries. Save up your energy for the next few days, and keep socializing to a minimum for the time being.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a relationship is blossoming and you’re not sure in which direction it should be going. Trust your gut instincts, and things will work out fine.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 The path you have been taking seems more stable, Taurus. This is a good way to go for a while. You will find others are looking to you more for advice. It’s a role you enjoy.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a string of bad luck is not as bad as it seems.

Like most things, this, too, shall pass. Keep your chin up, and hang out with friends to keep your mind busy.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A great opportunity presents itself this week, Cancer.

Focus your energy on making the most of this opportunity, and you will be glad for having done so.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, speak a little louder to ensure your voice is heard on an important issue this week. Your input is valuable, and those around you will be glad you spoke up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a new career opportunity is coming your way soon. Make the most of this opportunity if change is something you feel you need at this point in your career.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Extra spending leaves you a little light in the wallet, Libra. Look for ways to generate some extra income or curtail your spending in the months ahead.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a bumpy road will soon give way to greener pastures. Ride out this rough patch with a smile on your face, and it will pass quickly without wreaking any significant havoc.

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Where’s the beef prices? Look up Nechako Notes Cam Fortems Black Press

Ranchers are heading into the spring season ready to reap the highest beef prices seen in three decades — but price shock has yet to hit the meat counter.

“This is our slow time, but our sale numbers are up because prices are so high,” said Ken Alison, yard manager at B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative Association in east Kamloops.

“Instead of waiting until fall, they’re selling them now.”

A benchmark 600-pound calf is fetching slightly over $2 a pound at auction.

Alison said that compares to about $1.55 a pound one year ago.

Ranchers “are not rich, they’re getting paid now,” Alison said.

Prices are rising due to a combination of global demand and shrinking supply, particularly in North America, which suffered a decade of low prices and the recent drought in United States.

Local rancher Holly Campbell agreed ranchers are thriving with current prices.

But, she noted, the price is far from a record high when inflation is included.

The cost of goods and services has increased more than 80 per cent since 1987, according to the Bank of Cana-

da’s inflation calculator.

“Everything else has gone up in the past 27 years. Cattle prices are climbing up,” she acknowledged. “It’s where it should be.”

Campbell’s Buse Creek ranch reduced its herd following discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy and crashing prices a decade ago.

She said it has no intention to expand and doubts there will be growth in the provincial herd.

“Land prices aren’t going down.

Anyone who wants to get into it has to look at input costs,” Jackson said.

While cattle prices are high, it has yet to translate into record prices at the grocery till.

Cole Mayes, manager at Summit Gourmet Meats in Sahali, said a supplier told him recently prices will move higher because Asian countries are taking supply from competing countries, including Uruguay, New Zealand and Australia.

Lack of availability of that product here will cause prices to rise.

“In the next while, we’ll be watching our spreadsheets,” Mayes said, noting much of the price of beef is seasonal, with roast cuts higher at this time of year.

“As spring comes on and barbecues start up, those barbecue cuts go up.”

Ground-beef prices have not yet moved substantially, he said.

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April 5, 2014, starts at 10:30am @ St. Joseph’s School. Speech’s and demonstrations, everyone welcome. *** auThor readingS and CoWBoy poeTry...Sage Birchwater - Author, Corky Williams - Cowboy Poetry. Tuesday, April 8, 7pm, Multipurpose Room, Vanderhoof Library.

Free event, everyone welcome. *** STiTCheS CluB...April 2 & 16, 12pm-3pm, Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs! You are welcome to bring your lunch. Multipurpose Room, Vanderhoof Library. *** 79th annual daffodil Tea fraSer laKe legion...April 12th, from 12 noon to 3pm Penny Sale/ bake sale etc sponsored by Fraser Lake & District Historical Society BIG RAFFLE DRAW AT 3pm. Tea/luncheon served by FL Legion. *** menTal healTh & addiCTionS adViSory CommiTTee...NEXT MEETING will be a face-to-face meeting at the AUTUMN CENTER IN FRASER LAKE. Thurs. April 10th.

1-3 pm. For more info contact Doris: 699-6976 or email: dorishray@gmail. com *** Vanderhoof air CadeTS... - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** The neChaKo Valley feSTiVal of The performing arTS...has a new website. www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako. Please visit the website for syllabus and registration information. You can view the syllabus online. If a paper copy is required, there is a limited number available at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Registration for the festival is online. The festival will take place from Apr. 12-25, 2014 with the festival concert happening on Apr. 27, 2014. *** VolunTeerS needed for ididalap4CanCer...For more information please contact Carrie Smith. Email: sue.hooper@hubinternational.com *** STuarT neChaKo manor...looking for volunteers.

Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VolunTeerS needed....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team.

Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity.

Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising.

Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SeniorS ConneCTed... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking

Thank-you to all who attended the Sleigh ride fundraiser for Ryleigh Johns-Crampain. We raised $1,500.00! Special thanks to Ronald and Darlene Fawcett, Pat Fawcett, Levi and Jessica Walker, Daniel Somerville and Monica Weaver. applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program.

Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun!

Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** The norThSide Women’S inSTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’hoof hoSpiCe SoCieTy... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life?

Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you.

The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** The food BanK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BadminTon aT fleSS gym... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The Vanderhoof CanCer SupporT group...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** endaKo hall SoCieTy...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The yelloWhead drafT horSe aSSoCiaTion...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second

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The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: KNOWLEDGE â&#x20AC;˘ completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) â&#x20AC;˘ valid Class 5, B.C. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract EXPERIENCE â&#x20AC;˘ three months of previous relevant experience â&#x20AC;˘ WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures SKILLS & ABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position â&#x20AC;˘ ability to use courtesy and tact in obtaining and/or handing out data or information â&#x20AC;˘ ability to work in accordance with established procedures â&#x20AC;˘ physical capability to perform the job duties For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca Applications will be accepted for the following position until 4:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2014 by: LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HUMAN RESOURCES/ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2014 until August 29, 2014 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.88 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications: enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September O previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset O competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position O valid Class 5, BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, unrestricted is desirable O an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract O the ability to perform physically demanding job duties O a current WHMIS certificate O

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Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ANDREW HOUSTON Deceased Formerly of Fraser Lake, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of May, 2014 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

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250-567-4208 “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw Legal Notices No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw Yellowhead Road & No. 1686 which rezones the application Bridge area from (Vanderhoof) Ltd. compiling its Agricultural (Ag1) and Rural Resource (RR1) tois Heavy HIRED EQUIPMENT Industrial (M2). The applicants wish to allow LIST the For the 2014/15 Season Large following uses: Persons or companies

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 On or after 1:00pm, Thursday, March 27, 2014 Request for Quotations is scheduled to close: Closing Time:

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Address: District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 Email: operations@district.vanderhoof.ca Direct all inquiries regarding this Request for Quotations to:

with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks, Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are available for work and wish to be included on the list should contact the Main Office located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof 567-3114.

Registrations will be accepted up to April 30, 2014.

Didier Brard, General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.

The subject properties are located on the south shore 567-4048 of Fraser Lake, adjacent 250to the West Fraser Sawmill or 250-567-9080 site, approximately 5.5 BURRARD kilometres east of the Village APARTMENTS. Two suites. No pets 250-567-9128 of Fraser Lake town-sitebdrmand are legally described as District Lot 2009, Range 5, Coast District Except Plan 12285; The W1/2 of District Lot 2032, Range 5, Coast District; and District Lot 2008, Range 5 Coast District.

The application area is 65 ha in size and is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. The remainder of the parcels will keep the current zoning.

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The Public Hearing on Bylaws No. 1685 and 1686 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area D as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 19 through April 2, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Fraser Lake Public Library.

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Sam Redding Omineca Express Everyone whose life was touched by the late Steve Cool said that he was a gentle soul and a real cowboy with a kind spirit.

Cool passed away in 2007 at the age of 58. He left behind many fond memories and his legacy will be one of peacefulness and quiet dignity.

“There were many people in this town who loved Steve,” said Claire Nielsen who knew Cool for several years before he passed.

She met him when she stopped at the side of the road one day to ask if he would like her recyclables since he was in the ditch collecting.

“Steve looked like your average bum and much of the town didn’t give him the time of day because of his appearance. He had a long grey scraggly beard, and in the winter he’d have icicles hanging from his nose. He dressed in rags but he was probably one of the kindest people I’d ever met.”

Cool was born in Great Bend, Kansas in 1949 he spent a lot of time on the road before he came to Vanderhoof, visiting art galleries and museums with his parents and gaining a love of books in the process.

His family eventually settled down in 1964. They chose Vanderhoof for its cheap land and Steve Cool called it home for the rest of his life.

Nielsen used to take food to his tiny trailer home, he lived on so little and was so skinny. When she talked to him next he thanked her for the gift that he had taken and shared with the less fortunate just down the road in the trailer court.

Cool was an original cowboy who used to come up frequently in the newspaper for horse riding and saddle shows, usually in first place or at least in the top three.

For a time he rode in Hawaii, as he was one of a few men trusted to transport explosives by horseback.

He was in rodeo too and though he broke many bones he was known to love every minute of it.

He worked a few odd jobs all over town including some work for the library. The library still has one of the books that he donated, a book of anti-war poetry in

which one of his own poems had been published.

The book, Anti-War Poems Anthology Volume II, has a handwritten poem from Cool just inside the cover that starts “I dream tonight of a peaceful world, a land of hope, not strife; with river’s clear…clean air to breathe and filled with sacred life.”

Cool’s published poem can be found on page 203 in the book.

It is called Endless Eternal Question. The message of the poem is of how Mother Peace can’t stop crying because strong sons are dying and bureaucrats profiting off of war and violence.

Reading the poetry brings a sense of sadness and hope for a safer future. Cool also wrote uplifting and spiritual poetry, as he was a grateful man according to Nielsen.

“It was the first time I’d ever met a cowboy, a bull rider it turned out, that wore a peace symbol on the lapel of his western-style tweed coat,” said Craig Hooper. “He was a gold mine of friendly literary advice and later I would learn that his dapper tweed jacket concealed the generous heart and sensitive soul of a poet, songwriter, singer, artist and true gentleman.”

Hooper first met Cool when the cowboy was working at the Northern Lights bookstore which used to be across from the theatre. Cool was the manager of that bookstore after the original owner left and tried to sell it in 1982.

He read many books and offered opinions on them for his customers. His small house was filled as full as it could be with books.

Steve Cool also spent some time working for Jim Ford at Diamond Jim’s video store. He was even employee of the year back in 1992 as shown in the Nechako Chronicle.

“He cared about the environment,” said Hooper.

“When Steve the songwriter took the outdoor stage at River Days wearing his trademark Stetson hat, guitar in hand, the impassioned performances delivered by this lean, long-legged cowboy earned him the nickname Electric Spaghetti from his fans.

“When Steve was behind the counter of Diamond

Jim’s video store you not only got Steve’s personalized film reviews (worthy of Siskel and Ebert), but also gentle warnings, particularly to women and parents with children, that they might find parts of a certain film they’d chosen offensive and if they were concerned, Steve, in his kindly drawl, would always be able to find something “a little more suitable for ya” to recommend.”

Cool’s songs and poetry were well known for frequenters of the Cowboy Church. Jaquie Ryks (McLellan) remembers these poems fondly and they still stir emotion in her.

Many people remember his Christmas poetry, one of which was printed in the Nechako Chronicle on Dec. 22, 1983.

“Lhyra the unicorn frolliced [sic] and grazed, in a mystical kingdom of far, far away; Her coat white as snow and her mane blowing free, and a magical horn that was fine as could be.”

The poem, Lhyra- The Christmas Unicorn, is a couplet about Christmas miracles and joy in the coldest of seasons.

Cool would also go to the manor every Christmas dressed in a shabby Santa Claus outfit to hand out gifts.

Claire Nielsen said that he was so wiry that he looked like the most ridiculous Santa. Remembering Steve in any of his costumes will bring a smile to the faces of many in Vanderhoof.

Nielsen also spoke of how Cool planted the pink rose bush that grows in front of the Reid Hotel on Burrard.

The rose still blooms every year though no one tends it.

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Steve in his younger days.