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The pole was carried to the Bella Coola riverbank by the whole community

Community celebrates eulachon with Sputc Ceremony By CaiTLin Thompson It has been decades since the waters of the Bella Coola have been black with eulachon and the riverbanks buzzing with preparations, fishing and people. But that loss hasn’t dampened the appetites people still have for the small fish and its coveted grease. Megan Moody, a young Nuxalk scientist specializing in eulachon research, still remembers what it was like when she was a child. “We used to take ice cream buckets down to the river and catch them with our bare hands,” she recalls. The eulachon was more than a food source for Nuxalk people; it was a species key to their survival. The return of the eulachon meant an end to the long months of winter hunger, and signaled that spring was about to begin. “People just don’t know what to do anymore when spring comes now,” said Moody. “All that activity, the camps, the woodcutting, the fishing, it’s all gone.” A key organizer of the March 29 Sputc Ceremony, Moody said she was inspired to hold the event because she felt the com-

munity needed to come together and celebrate. “There are eulachon in the river now, they are coming back,” said Moody. “There is still hope.” Horace Walkus certainly hopes so. As one of the few community members left that still knows the art of making grease, Walkus’ house stands kitty corner to the newly erected pole. Walkus still consumes grease regularly but guards his precious reserves like gold, some of it dating back decades. “We called it the saviour fish and I truly believe it is,” said Walkus. “It was more than a food for us, it was a medicine, a lifestyle. Grease was on the table all the time, just like salt and pepper. It was a major part of our diet.” Walkus said that he never learned how to make grease; as a child he was made do it. “When I grew up I said I would never do it again,” he admits. “But then you get a craving for grease, and you’re out there on the river.” Walkus said he started noticing a steady decline in the number of eulachon returning with a coinciding warming of the climate. “I remember the runs coming earlier and earlier,” he

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Nuxalk Hereditary Chief Noel Pootlass addresses the crowd. said. “It used to be the end of April and there would still be ice on the river then, it was Easter weekend. But by the time the last run came in it was March.” This observation corresponds with the findings of Moody’s master’s thesis. Moody believes that climate change was already contributing to a slow decline in eulachon populations, something that had been happening since the 1970s. However, it was

the arrival of shrimp trawlers in Queen Charlotte Sound in the mid-90s that appears to have been a major contributer to the spectacular disappearance of 1999. “Eulachon bycatch was a huge problem for the shrimp trawlers in Queen Charlotte Sound,” explains Moody. “There are estimates that between 90 and 150 tonnes of eulachon was being caught as bycatch by the trawling industry.”

The trawlers knew the eulachon bycatch was a serious issue and tried to avoid them, often warning fellow fishers on the radio if they were running into a lot of ‘e-fish.’ Alterations were eventually made to nets and fishing gear to allow eulachons to escape, but Moody wonders how effective they really are. SEE

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Nuxalk knew eulachon as 'saviour fish' FROM PAGE 1 “Even in trying to avoid them the trawlers are still stressing the fish and possibly causing mortality through injury,” she said. “It’s impossible to prove what, if any, damage they are still causing to the stocks.” While the Bella Coola run collapsed in 1999, other communities on the central coast lost their eulachon earlier, such as Wuikinuxv. Further north, the Nass and the Skeena, are still enjoying relatively healthy runs. “I believe this difference is due to the size of the river system,” she says. “The Bella Coola and Wuikinuxv Rivers can only support smaller runs, unlike the huge runs found on the Fraser, the Skeena, or the Nass.” Moody believes this also why it’s taking so long for the Bella Coola stocks to recover. Already more vulnerable due to size, a smaller stock is naturally going to take longer to replenish once its numbers have gone below a certain threshold. Moody, however, remains positive, “The potential for recovery is there.” The eulachon is an

Lead carver Lyle Mack with elder Rosie Hans indiscriminate little fish: oily, modest, and unassuming. It’s comparable to the herring in size and stature, but much of its lifestyle is still a mystery. Although Moody’s research has highlighted many of the challenges faced in preserving the eulachon, there are few concrete solutions, as the eulachon remains vulnerable to factors outside of local control. Moody, however, firmly believes local action is essential, and her future initiatives include an eulachon guardianship

plan. She is counting on community support. “Community effort is going to be key to this plan’s success,” she said. “The community needs to be involved in understanding and protecting our environment, eulachon habitat, and our estuary. It’s important that we have our plan that incorporates traditional ecological knowledge and community input.” Lyle Mack, the lead carver of the pole that now stands on the riverbank, agrees. “As a people we believe

that animals return to their birthplace,” explains Mack. “The pole represents Raven with open hands, holding two eulachon and facing the river, welcoming them back.” The ceremony, which Moody admits was difficult to recreate because it hadn’t been practiced in the community for so long, was a necessary component to foster optimism and awareness among the youth who haven’t directly experienced eulachon as part of their lives. The pole, carried by all members of the Bella Coola community, now stands as a representation of past and present, young and old. His father and mentor, Alvin Mack, taught lead carver Lyle Mack his skills while other young carvers, Chazz Mack and Peter Snow, assisted him. Several young weavers now learning the art dressed the pole in handmade cedar clothing. “The longer it goes on, the bigger the gap is between the youth and the elders,” said Moody. “We needed this ceremony to bring the community together.”

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Randy Edgar and Don Hans making grease on the banks of the Bella Coola over 15 years ago

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The pole, representing a Raven holding two eulachons, stands to welcome them back to the river

as it will set the context for community discussion this coming year where further community meeting will be undertaken for direction to the Water Board.

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Reader objects to use of chemical pesticides in the Valley Dear Directors; CC: Coast Mtn. News I noted with concern that the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is about to offer a course here leading to certification of area residents as Pesticide Applicators. During my two terms as a CCRD director, the board took the position that no pesticides or herbicides should be applied on public lands within our district’s boundaries. This position was communicated to the Invasive Plant Committee, and

non-chemical means of weed control along highway 20 were undertaken. Shortly after the beginning of your present mandate, the board reversed this objection to the use of chemical pesticides, violating its own procedural bylaw in the process. It is my considered opinion that the credibility of the present board began its precipitous decline with this unpopular decision, a decision which to the best of my knowledge involved little or no research by the directors or staff into the

risks posed to both our environment and those many residents who walk along highway 20 regularly, right past those little white warning signs that signal a recent herbicide application. For more than thirty years, I’ve devoted much of my energies here to reducing/ eliminating the use of chemical pesticides in our forests and on other public lands; I’ve done this because I believe that these chemicals cause significant harm to our fish, wildlife and selves. I am asking you to revisit this issue, in

the hope that you will realize that the carefully considered position of the previous CCRD directors was the correct one. The most recent research (2013) regarding the toxicity of RoundUp and its active chemical glyphosate, issuing from sources as diverse as MIT scientists who’ve studied it for more than three decades, Reuters News Agency and the NY Times, and the pages of Prevention magazine implicate even “very tiny levels of exposure” in the development of twenty five diseases

(and counting…) in people. RoundUp has been labelled “the driving force behind some of modern society’s most common ailments”, including autism, infertility, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, various cancers and other neurological disorders. When you understand how this chemical pesticide works on a cellular level, this conclusion would not be at all surprising. Even less surprising is the fact that RoundUp is particularly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and fish fry; a number of the

RoundUp applications we’ve witnessed here in the past couple of years have regrettably been in very close proximity to these aquatic environs. This new research alone should provide ample justification for my request that you again adopt a position in opposition to pesticide use within the CCRD. I hear strong objections voiced all the time regarding the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal or the Prosperity mine, generally because of environmental concerns. There needs to be consistency between

these views and our willingness to keep our own local public areas free of noxious contaminants. I also know that there is general and widespread concern about the lack of jobs for our young people, and would simply point out that this community would generate far more income and many more lengthy periods of employment if non-chemical methods of weed control were utilized along highway 20. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely, Kevin ONeill

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Central Coast First Nation wins victory in fight over herring fishery The Kitasoo/ Xaixais are celebrating their victory in blocking the opening of a commercial herring fishery in their territory. In response to the decision of Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea’s decision to reopen the Central Coast herring fishery, including areas in Kitasoo/ Xaixais and Heiltsuk traditional territory,

the Kitasoo/Xaixais Heriditary Chiefs led a protest blocking commercial fishing boats from accessing Kitasu Bay. In a statement released Monday, Kitasoo/Xaixais Stewardship Director Doug Nealoss and the First Nation’s elected and hereditary chiefs declared that the bay had been closed to fish-

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ing, noting that, “The success of our fishery relies on the predictable spawning patterns which we have learned, and sufficient abundance of herring, which we have protected in Kitasu Bay since time immemorial.” Earlier this week, DFO officials had attempted to negotiate access for the commercial fishing boats, but

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the request was denied by Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation elected Chief Clark Robinson Sr. It now appears that the department will not be pursuing further negotiations at this time. Shea is being blamed for the conflict after an internal memo revealed she overruled recommendations of the scientists in her own department. The memorandum to the minister, written by the federal herring co-ordinator in Vancouver, and signed by David Bevan, the DFO’s associate deputy minister, was based on recommendations of scientists and B.C. herring managers, but ultimately rejected by Shea. The memo detailed three main considerations in reopening the fishery, including ‘biological status of the stocks, manageability of the fisheries and legal risk around First Nation rights recognition.’ The memo also stated that ‘consultations with industry stakeholders and First Nations on the management plan for the 2013/2014 season are

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polarized. First Nations support continued commercial closures, stating there is a need to define rebuilding objectives and review harvest rules before opening these areas.’ The department concludes the memo by recommending that they ‘maintain a closure for the three areas for the 2014 fishing season.’ However, Shea ignored the recommendation and in a handprinted note alongside her signature, she wrote, “The minister agrees to an opening at a conservative 10-percent harvest rate for the 2014 fishing season.” Out in Bella Bella, the Heiltsuk are not backing down on their assertion that the fishery remains closed in their territory also. The Heiltsuk Tribal Council issued a press release March 19 stating that they intended to meet with commercial fishers to encourage them to honour the ban and ask them support the rebuilding efforts. Both the Heiltsuk and the Kitasoo/Xaixais are planning to go ahead with their yearly

‘spawn on kelp’ herring fishery, in which they collect herring eggs from the kelp beds. They may not, however, have much left if the commercial fishery proceeds first. “Industry has to fish before the fish spawn. So they are getting the first crack at it and what’s left for us is more uncertainty,” said Reg Moody, a councillor with the Heiltsuk First Nation. The DFO uses the health of herring stocks in the region to establish a ‘commercial cutoff’ for that region. When stocks exceed the cutoff, commercial fishing is allowed at rates as high as 20 per cent of the biomass. The DFO memo indicated that ‘the commercial sector points to these stocks being above the ‘cutoff’ and recommends commercial roe herring and Spawn on Kelp (SOK) fisheries with reduced harvest rates.’ However, the DFO did not have time to complete the required assessments for 2014 and therefore recommended keeping the ban until the following

year. The Heiltsuk are frustrated with the DFO’s apparent inability to follow the advice of its own advisors, and cite the fact that groups such as the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union are advising gillnet fishers not to fish the Central Coast. “We have attempted to work with government and others to conserve herring stocks,” said Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt. “But for far too long catch levels were too high, fleets became increasingly efficient, and government officials were reluctant to take painful but necessary steps to sustain and rebuild populations.” Chief Marilyn Slett said that Heiltsuk Nation is in no way opposed to commercial fishing, but that it can’t support a fishery that isn’t viable. “We’re not trying to stop people from making a living,” she said. “But we need to manage things in a way so we’ll have a resource that will sustain everyone into the future.”

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Chilcotin area closed for 13 years reopens for spring grizzly hunt By CaiTLin Thompson April 1 marked the opening of the controversial spring bear hunt and despite the fierce and ongoing debate on the scientific, moral, and ethical issues surrounding the grizzly bear hunt the BC government issued the highest number of tags in years. An estimated 1,800 tags will be issued, up from about 1,700 last year. The hunt will run into the end of May and includes areas in the Chilcotin that have been closed for 13 years. KlinikliniHomathko Management Units 5-05 and 5-06 will issue three grizzly bear tags this year. The area was closed in 2000 due to a combination of hunter harvest and conflict kills on the northern and eastern fringes of the area where ranching is prevalent. “The government puts new population estimates at approximately184 bears, and indicates a harvest of five bears per year would be sustainable,” said Greig Bethel Public Affairs Officer with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “This can be altered if hunting mortality or other mortality through conflict rail/road kill etc. exceeds estimates.” The area is also an increasing popular place to view bears, with four operators offering grizzly bear viewing tours. Karen McLean of Tsylos Park Lodge and Adventures has been offering grizzly bear viewing tours since the 1990s. She is concerned about the impact of the spring hunt on both her business and the local grizzly bear populations. “I think it’s unethical that they are opening areas that have been closed for so long,” she said. “The bears need these protected areas, because the truth is that there is no way to know for sure how healthy the

population is.” Bethel said that the government remains confident that their decision is based on the ‘best available science.’ “The areas where hunting is being resumed have stable to increasing grizzly populations that can sustain a conservative hunt,” he said. “If hunting or other grizzly mortality exceeds mortality estimates, the hunt can be reduced or even completely closed, as has been done previously.” The government has also re-opened the Kootenay region to a spring hunt. These units were closed in 2011 as a result of female grizzly bear kills exceeding a government-set threshold over a five-year period. “I think we have the best idea (of the population) of any of the jurisdictions that hunt bears right now,” said Garth Mowat, a provincial government grizzly bear biologist in the Kootenay region. “We have spent a lot of resources improving our understanding of the number of bears in British Columbia and I’m quite comfortable that it’s good enough to allow us to conservatively manage the

Tourists view grizzly bears from elevated tent platforms opened this fall at a ROAM ecotourism site at Chilko Lake in B.C.’s west Chilcotin. hunt.” On the Central Coast, the Coastal First Nations continues to enforce the 2012 ban on trophy hunting in their territories. Doug Neasloss, a councilor and Resource Manager for the Kitasoo Xais’Xais First Nation, remains steadfast in his community’s resolve against bear hunting.

“We oppose it because it’s not part of our culture, ethically it’s wrong to shoot something for sport,” said Neasloss. “On the flip side, tourism is a growing industry. Kitasoo’s Spirit Bear Lodge is now the second biggest industry in our community, it employs about 45 people in our com-

munity.” Neasloss believes that both the government’s scientific and economic modeling is flawed and that there is no way to sustainably or ethically support a grizzly bear hunt in the Great Bear Rainforest, or anywhere else for that matter. Biologist Paul Paquet the Raincoast

Foundation agrees. He said it’s extremely difficult to get a proper count of grizzly bears and there could be far fewer — too few to risk a trophy hunt. While the government’s own estimates put grizzly bears at around 15,000, there is much controversy around how the government gets these numbers. “The real

numbers could be somewhere as low as 6,000 or as high as 18,000. We just don’t know,” Paquet said. But the bigger question is the moral one, he said. “Is this ethical, to be hunting bears? That’s really what’s at issue,” Paquet said. “This is a trophy hunt, as opposed to a hunt for food.”

Request for Proposals

Commercial Bear Viewing Opportunities within Tweedsmuir Park (South) Ministry of Environment Request for Proposals Number: _6245__ Issue date: _April 1, 2014_ Closing Time: Proposal must be received before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on: May 15, 2014.

BC Parks is currently accepting bids for commercial bear viewing opportunities within Tweedsmuir Park (South). Any interested parties must pick up a Request for Proposal (RFP) package from the Ministry contact person listed below. All other enquiries related to the RFP, including any requests for information and clarification, are to be directed, in writing, to the following person who will respond if time permits. Information obtained from any other source is not official and should not be relied upon. Enquiries and any responses will be recorded and may be distributed to all Proponents and the Province’s option.

Steven Hodgson, Bella Coola Area Supervisor 1650 Airport Road (250) 982-2701 ext 2223 Steven.Hodgson@gov.bc.ca

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Rainforest Runners hit the trail in Bella Coola By CaiTLin Thompson There are few experiences that can come close to a spectacular trail run through the Bella Coola Valley, something Fraser Koroluk knows firsthand. Having taken up the sport of running just over a year and half ago, Koroluk soon saw the potential for forming a community group with a focus on trail running to utilize our beautiful local trails. “This is a sport that is accessible to everyone, you don’t have to be a runner to come out,” said Koroluk. “We are so lucky to have these trails and hopefully this will be a way to increases the amount of people using them.” Enthusiastic about the sport, Koroluk has completed six running events in the past year: three marathons (42km) and three ‘ultramarathons’ (50km+). But it was the participation in the ultramarathons that really peaked his interest. An ultramarathon is any event that involves running or walking longer than

the traditional 42km. There are two types of ultramarathon events: those that cover a specified distance, and events that take place during specified time (with the winner covering the most distance in that time). The most common distances are 50 kilometres, 100 kilometres, 50 miles and 100 miles, although many races have other distances. The 100 kilometres is recognized as an official world record event by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the world governing body of track and field. The events are grueling tests of mental and physical endurance, and they are attracting people from all over the world. There are dozens of races happening across Canada alone, in almost every province, and covering every distance up to 100 miles. There are even multi-day races. “The thing that separates these ultramarthons from traditional races is the atmosphere,” said Koroluk. “People are friendly and fun, the

whole thing is more relaxed.” Koroluk explains that in an ultramarathon the focus is simply on finishing the event, not achieving a particular time. “You really have to pace yourself and go slow,” he said. “The key is just to keep moving.” Koroluk also sees opportunity. Already an established tourism operator in the Valley, he is hoping to combine his newfound passion for running with a new tourism venture. “We are hoping to organize a running event in the next year or two in Bella Coola,” said Koroluk. “The Valley is a perfect place to host it and the market for these races is growing all the time.” Koroluk said the idea for hosting a running race came to him after attending a number of events throughout North and Central America. He feels we have something special to offer. “We are the only place in the world that can offer a run through the Great Bear Rainforest,” he said. “These events are really taking off

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The 'Rainforest Runners' are now in full stride and welcoming everyone to join in, no running experience required right now and we have the chance to be part of it.” For now, however, Koroluk is focusing on making the sport of running accessible. The group is open to

everyone regardless of age, skill level, or whether you have even run before. “I am going to be posting the run times on the Facebook page ‘Rainforest Runners,’”

Koroluk said. “It’s not a competitive group and the distances are totally up to the individuals. It’s just about getting people out and having fun on the trails.”

If you are interested in coming out, check out the page on Facebook or give Fraser a call at the Bella Coola Mountain Lodge at 250 982 2298.

Yoga and nettles, a Bella Coola Spring Tonic! By mary TuTT I really believe that each of us, in our own way, is in pursuit of a

peaceful way of living. We each choose, what we think is the right route to get to that gracious place. For some it means acquiring the

perfect career, for others maybe financial security or perhaps it’s the ultimate relationship. I do know that we

all try to do the best we can, with what knowledge, experience and support we have available to us at the time. If we are fortunate we

just might arrive at that place of comfort, that taste of serenity. But life shifts and is unpredictable. We will inevitably get thrown off balance and when stuff happens, that’s where the work begins. And as incongruent as it seems that is where there is this sweet possibility of wisdom. And that is when I go to my mat. I stand on this 60 x 180cm piece of sticky carpet. For me it is my little piece of earth, a microcosm of my life. I realize that this seems grandiose but that is what yoga does for me. I marvel at how my time on the mat gives me food for thought about this other life, off the mat. Can I be diligent and disciplined to even get on the mat? And when I arrive, can I be patient with letting things happen? Can I accept the

tightness, my frailties? I lie down and just breathe. Sometimes this is all it takes. Breathe in, breathe out. It helps me pay attention to the miniscule. The simplest movements sometimes give me the most relief and are the most insightful. After all it is just the everyday that we are left with. Can we find joy with just brushing our teeth? My favourite Buddhist, Pema Chrodrun asks. If we want our life to change we have to change ourselves. That means much tapas, (effort, will) and a full dose of svadhyaya (self study). These are both niyamas, practices, on the eight limbs of yoga. So I continue to endeavor to be open, to be ready for change on my mat and off. Yoga feels like the spring eruption of stinging

nettles. You need to be attentive in the handling but the end result is detoxifying. And maybe, just maybe, that helps me in my everyday life. This is my practice. For others finding delight in yoga will be felt in different ways. You know, you don’t have to be philosophical, or reach this deep to find pleasure in yoga. You can simply come to your mat to stretch, to build strength and to open your lungs. But I am imagining that somewhere along the way, as you breathe, with more presence, you will find something else. Just maybe. You are invited to a Spring Tonic, a May experience of Yoga. Nine classes for $35 Tuesday at Lobelco Hall at 5 pm, Thursday at NES gym at 5pm.

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Awards presented to local members of the BC and Yukon Cancer Society press reLease The local chapter of the BC and Yukon Cancer Society met on March 22, 2014 and honoured some of their members. Sylvia (Toots) Tuck was given the Community Impact Volunteer Certificate. The Volunteer Achievement Certificate recognizes the dedication and commitment of volunteers in their area of endeavour and whose contributions have a significant impact on the strategic goals of the Canadian Cancer Society. The criteria are: consistently demonstrates excellence in volunteer performance, consistently demonstrates responsibility and accountability as defined in area(s) of endeavour, is a

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consistently demonstrates Society values of: caring, courage, integrity and progressive in conduct and behaviour. We congratulate

Sylvia and I’m sure our community has benefited greatly from the mentoring she has done in helping others with cancer. Long time ser-

vice pins were presented to: Dan Epp: five years, Myrtle Pedersen: five years, Pauline Russell: 20 years and Pat Lenci: 30 years.

Bella Coola Detachment Media Release — April 2014 —

April 18th, 19th & 20th

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9:00 to 11:00pm COWBOY CARNIVAL

This event is Free to enter and focuses of children under 10 years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event provides an opportunity to try stick barrel racing, dummy roping, bucking bull barrels, bean bag toss, coloring, meet the clown and much more.

5:00pm - DOORS OPEN 6:00pm - RODEO ACTION OPENING ACT

By CpL. peTer Dionne In the past week there has been a sharp increase in reports of break and enters to residences. Predominantly the suspects have gained access through unlocked doors and windows. Unfortunately, the presence of thieves requires that homes, outbuilding and vehicles be locked when they are unattended as these offences have been crimes of opportunity, since there was no security to overcome, the thieves entered and helped themselves. Members of the Bella Coola Detachment are available to attend individual businesses’ and residences to provide advice on securing properties and using inexpensive theft deterrence practices. As well, if you are going to be away from home

trusted neighbours, friends and family can be advised to watch your property. Any unknown persons on the property should result in a call to the Detachment for assistance. Two Bicycles were found abandoned in Bella Coola on March 26th, 2014. The owners of the bikes can claim them by identifying them at the detachment. Proof of ownership (receipt or serial number) will assist to unite the bikes with their owners. (Bella Coola File 2014-231) In the past week Bella Coola Detachment has dealt with two files regarding dogs biting people. In both cases the dogs were not tied or in fenced yards, fortunately none of the injuries inflicted were serious. Dog owners are reminded that they are responsible for their dogs 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week. Dogs are only reliably controlled by being tied or fenced. Damages caused by their pets are also their responsibility, whether it is to property, livestock or humans. Consider the effect of a bite to a child, emotionally and physically and ask yourself whether you have control of your dog. Children are often the victims of dog bites because

their faces are close to the dog’s muzzle; the damages can be catastrophic. Dogs left to roam develop into packs and their aggression escalates very quickly, they can endanger able-bodied adult pedestrians as well as our children and seniors. If you are unable to deal with your dog that roams, seek assistance from the SPCA at SPCA. CA, or consider giving the dog away.

(Bella Coola files 14-241 and 14-254) If you have information regarding these incidents or any other criminal activity, please call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 or the Bella Coola RCMP at 250 799-5363. Crime stoppers also subscribes to web tips at www. bccrimestoppers. com. Callers remain anonymous and tips can lead to cash rewards.

Dr. Carolyn Walsh

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Large and small animal veterinary services will be in Bella Coola

April 25, 26 & 27, 2014 • Spay, neuter & vaccinations • Flea products & dewormer • Equine services

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For further information or to book an appointment call (250) 267 7654 OR email chinookvet@gmail.com To reach me in Bella Coola call (250) 799 5922 or stop in and say hello!

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In support of mental health – Olympian Clara Hughes takes on ‘Big Ride’ Dr. pauL marTiqueT, meDiCaL heaLTh offiCer Clara Hughes has just set off on an epic cycle around Canada in an effort to increase awareness of mental health. This event is a culmination of her efforts over the past several years to bring mental health into view so that we can learn about the issue. Called ‘Clara’s Big Ride’, the tour will take almost four months and cover 12,000 kilometres and encircles the country. Mental illness has long been stigmatized. It’s a taboo topic in many families and in social circles, yet mental illness is something that touches all of us. Twenty percent of Canadians will experience some form of mental illness at some point in their lifetime. And for those that do not directly experience it, they

will have a friend or family member who faces the challenges of mental illness. Mental illnesses affect people of all ages, educational and income levels and cultures. The causes of mental illness are complex. They are an interplay of genetic, biological, personality and environmental factors, and the individual. Mental illness is characterized by changes in thinking, mood or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning over an extended period of time. Mental illness takes many forms, the most common being mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and eating disorders. The symptoms range from mild to severe depending on the type of illness, the individual and other factors. The onset of most mental illnesses occurs in adolescence

and young adulthood. Facing the challenges of mental illness is difficult enough for a person, but add in the judgement of society and the resulting stigma becomes yet another barrier to mental health. Stigma may prevent or delay a person from seeking treatment or to avoid sharing their concerns with family, friends or health service providers. Why is there no stigma to having kidney or heart disease, or cancer? We don’t blame the individual for those diseases so why do we attach such judgement to people with mental illness? The serious stigma and discrimination attached to mental illnesses are among the most tragic realities facing people with mental illness in Canada. These arise from superstition, lack of knowledge and empathy and old

belief systems. Stigma also comes from a tendency to fear and exclude people who are perceived as different. If we can develop widespread awareness and acceptance of the issue, we can also reduce the stigma of mental illness. This is the key to ‘Clara’s Big Ride,’ the aim of which is to educate people about mental illness as a first step towards reducing the stigma, and encouraging greater acceptance and understanding of mental illness. It is no one’s ‘fault’ that they have an illness, be it mental or physical. Learning to understand this and knowing mental illness can strike anyone should mean that it is no longer an embarrassment to be mentally ill; it’s just another part of life, after all. Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health Officer for Bella Coola.

six-time olympian Clara Hughes set off on a 12,000 km crosscountry ride, Clara's Big ride, to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health

Vote for the Caley Watts Band in CBC’s ‘Searchlight’ contest The Caley Watts Band made it to Top 25 in this Region in CBC’s ‘Searchlight,’ the hunt for Canada’s best new artist. The band is now going for Top 10! Searchlight is a competition that connects artists with fans in their community and across the country. Vote for your favourite bands in your region and across the country. You can vote for 10 acts per region per day, to decide which acts make it to the regional finals. It's all leading to a grand prize, including $20,000 worth of music equipment from Yamaha Canada Music, a professional recording with CBC Music, and a spot on the bill with Tegan and Sara, and Spoon at the CBCMusic.ca Festival in Vancouver. Caley Watts was born in Bella Coola.

Having performed at various venues and music festivals over the years, Caley and her band bring a unique blend of folk and gypsy rock. Caley’s music reflects her appreciation for her rural roots, Indigenous heritage and the environment. Caley is joined by band mates Niki Watts, Paul Grace-Campbell, and Buddy Thatcher. During the summer of 2013, they recorded an album worth of material and now plan on releasing a CD this spring. Caley and Buddy recieved an honourable mention for a song placed in the 2009 Song of the Year song competition. You can vote for the Caley Watts band once per day by visiting http://music.cbc.ca/#/ artists/The-CaleyWatts-Band. Voting closes on Sunday so get your votes in now!

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Associates donated the Flood Relief $4,000 to at the Williams Bank to be used for firewood,account also sent gifts Lake hospital to the valley via furnace Beeline fuel and hay. Courier. Many people purchased Earlier that week specific items that Bazille (CEO of Michel indicated their families had Hospital), and the Bella Coola children some appreciate including would pital staff delivered of the hosgift blankets mets, skates, board bikes, hel- that had been donated games and clothing. affected households, to flood been donated by which had Leanna loaded trucks with the two pick-up Coastal Health Vancouver gifts ered them to Bella and deliv- Vancouver. employees in volunteers used Coola where The Bella Coola the Mormon Flood Church Hall to Restoration Committee organize and distribute them. also able to organize was Employees unteer work crews two volthat assisted

local householders October through in from mid November and December. The first group to arrive was a six-person crew from the Mennonite Disaster Service. Hosed at the Community Church in Hagensborg these men helped fourteen householders with cleanup and reconstructio n during the nine days were in the valley. that they In mid-Novemb er volunSEE MANY ON PAGE 3

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Trades, Technical Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters Timber West Mill Construction is currently hiring Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters. Resumes accepted by fax (250) 964-0222 or e-mail info@timberwestmc.com

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Motorcycles 1984 Yamaha 600 FJ, runs good, great starter bike, cheap insurance. $1000. obo (250)267-1577

McLeese Lake Estates MHP Large single & double wide manufactured home sites available. Quiet country living, with low pad rent. 38kms north of Williams Lake. Call 1(877)304-4644

Homes for Rent 1 & 2 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617. 2 bdrm small home $500 utilities not incl. Please call 250-398-9538 3 bdrm house. Close to all amenities,n/s, n/p, r/r. $1100 + util. Avail. April 15th. 250-3926218 or 250-302-1066. Comfortable, clean 2bdrm mature rancher with enclosed patio and separate cabin, large garden area, gazebo, 2 car garage with carport. Just before Dugan Lake, n/s, dogs okay, ideal for a couple or Mount Polley employees. $1150/mo. hydro incl. r/r Secure for Apr. 1st. Call (250)296-3333 after 6pm or leave message. Renovated 4bdrm home in a great area, ready for responsible family May. 1st. n/s ref/req’d $1400/mo. Call Joyce (250)392-6876 for an interview.

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Suites, Lower 2-BDRM. suite $800/mo. includes utilities, n/p, n/s. Avail. immed. (250)392-1503 or (250)305-7090 Avail May 1st 1bdrm bsmt suite, 6 month lease with month to month option after lease term is completed. Suite is located close to Schools/University/Transit. Single adult working person. No Smoking/No Pets. Rental and work references will be required. $650 per month incl. utilities/laundry. Email: PG_Rentals@hotmail.com Lg 1bdrm suite. Great location. F/S, W/D, utilities inc. $625/mo. Suitable for working couple. N/S N/P. Avail. April 1st R/R, D/D (250)392-7719

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Suites, Upper 2 bdrm refurbished top floor of house. Must see. Available May 1st, r/r. $1050 + util. 250305-4801 Upper level new 1bdrm suite, lake view, radiant heat, laundry, storage, n/s, n/p, r/r. $850 util. included 250-398-6111

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1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 5 speed, looks good, drives good, needs nothing. $3000. obo (250)303-0941

2004 Ford F350 XLT 4x4 diesel, crew cab s/b recent updates. EGR delete, extra rims & tires. $12,000 obo. 250-398-7589 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Stow & go. 198,000kms. $5000 obo. 250-392-6868. 2005 Duramax Diesel 2500 Crew Cab, loaded. $14,000. obo. (250)878-5626 days or (250)398-5149 evenings.

2011 Ford 150 XLT Premium 301. 4WD EcoBoost 4 dr supercab longbox w/spray in liner. 3.5L V6 automatic 6 speed. 22,000 kms. Back up camera, speed control, p/w, p/m, p/l and more. Ext gold bronze interior, beige cloth, carpet ﬂoor. $27,000 250-392-7630 after 6 pm.

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