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NEWS BRIEFS Back and forth Dispute over cigarettes turns violent at Tache Reserve April 5 at 5:44 a.m., RCMP responded to an incident at Tache Reserve. A suspect had reportedly stolen smokes from the home of the victim. The victim of the theft then reportedly tracked down the suspect and threatened to stab the man who had stolen his pack of cigarettes. The suspect in the original theft then was said to have further retaliated by returning to the victim’s residence with an axe and threatening him in return. A fist fight then ensued from this confrontation. No one wanted to press charges in the incident, however, and RCMP attended to break up the fight and prevent further escalation, but then closed the investigation.

Brenda Gouglas of the Fort St. James Sustainability Group had a dramatic costume as an oil spill cleaner as part of a rally the group did in Spirit Square on April 6. Photos courtesy of the Fort St. James Sustainability Group

Anti-Enbridge rally Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Fort St. James Sustainability Group pulled together a small rally on Sunday, April 6, with only two days notice and during spring break. It was “quick and dirty” according to organizer Brenda Gouglas of the Sustainability Group. It was “a great opportunity to get together face to face in the real world outside of our computer terminals,” said Gouglas. She said about 20 people came out to Spirit Square for the rally and she talked about the Joint Review Panel (JRP) recommendations for the Northern Gateway Pipeline, pointing out the 21 references which relate to Fort St. James. Gouglas said she has been going through the

209 conditions stipulated in the JRP report and looked for anything of importance or relevance to Fort St. James and the proposed pump station. “It was quite interesting to see us in there,” she said. She said the rally also offered the group a chance to discuss the plebiscite going on in Kitimat, a non binding vote to determine support for the project going forward based on the 209 recommendations of the JRP report. Residents of Kitimat will have voted on the project on April 12, after the paper goes to press. She said the gathering in Spirit Square offered people a chance to share their own thoughts and ask questions. “It’s not always so much what I have to say,” she said. She said there were some new faces out and the crowd consisted of teachers, business

owners, retirees, seniors and landowners who may be impacted by the pipeline. Gouglas said the Sustainability Group was not necessarily surprised at the decision of the JRP, as it seemed like a foregone conclusion. “It was a disappointment yes, but not a shock,” she said. The final decision to approve the pipeline still rests with the federal government, and while she said most who are listening to what Minister Joe Oliver (Oliver was the Minister of Natural Resources until early this year) and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have said about the project assume it will be approved at the federal level, they are waiting to see what happens with the First Nations opposition before the courts. There is pressure on the federal government to delay their decision until after the court makes their decisions.

MLA Kwan returns to work at legislature

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VICTORIA – Vancouver Mount Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan returned to work at the B.C. legislature Wednesday after a self-imposed exile in the wake of her involvement in lavish spending by Vancouver’s biggest

poverty agency. Kwan continued to insist she had no knowledge of the inappropriate spending outlined in audits of the Portland Hotel Society, except for trips to Europe and Disneyland that she participated in. She said she has had no further contact with her estranged hus-

band Dan Small since she took her unpaid leave of absence March 21. Directors of the society resigned after terminating the four executives, Mark Townsend, his wife Liz Evans, Kersten Stuerzbecher and Small. Kwan has maintained Small told her he was personally covering the

family’s travel expenses, and she paid back $35,000 from a personal line of credit. Housing Minister Rich Coleman has said a new “professional” board will continue to examine society expenses, and if any potential fraud is discovered, it would be referred to Vancouver Police.

The society, which operates a string of hotels in Vancouver’s downtown east side and a supervised injection site for drug addicts, set up companies to do maintenance, pest control and other services. Coleman said those arrangements are being reviewed by the new board.

An audit by KPMG Forensic Inc. covered three years of expenses, 2010 through 2012. It found managers and directors expensed nearly $70,000 over three years on restaurants and more than $300,000 on travel. Trips were to Vienna, Paris, Bristol, Istan-

bul, New York City, Los Angeles, Banff and Ottawa. In addition to hotel rooms, some costing more than $800 a night, there were charges for spa services, alcohol, fresh flowers, a cruise for a society manager and other questionable expenditures.

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Rosa Anne Howell is the new face of the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce. Howell is now the manager of the chamber and tourism information building, and was just four days into her new role when she spoke to The Courier last week. Originally from the Boswell/Kootenay Lake area, Howell moved to Fort St. James in 1975 after marrying her husband Allan Howell, who was originally from Fort. “He just really missed Fort St. James. He’s a lifer, what can I say,” she said. While she said initially she was a little homesick, after she had children and became involved in the community, she settled into it. “I’m a lifer now too,” she said. Recently retired after 23 years with the Ministry of Forests (now the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Management), Howell is just settling into her new position at the chamber and will be doing the job part time. “This is my baby steps into retirement,” she said.

For Jim Cullum The Celebration of Life will be held on April 19 at Sowchea School at 2pm

Rosa Anne Howell is the new manager of the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce. Caledonia Courier

The Chamber of Commerce office will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closed for lunch. The chamber also plans to hire a summer student to keep the tourist information office open to the public full time throughout the summer. While Howell is still formulating

how she sees her role at the chamber, she said her main goals going in will be to meet with the businesses and build up relationships and to get to know the District of Fort St. James staff, as she knows they will be working together a lot.

FORT ST JAMES CHRISTIAN OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE 10.00am to 12.00noon... Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Wednesday, January 22, Wednesday, February 12, Wednesday, February 26, Wednesday, March 12, Wednesday, March 26, Wednesday, April 9, Wednesday, April 23, Wednesday, May 7, Wednesday, May 21, Wednesday, June 11, Wednesday, June 25, Wednesday, July 9, Wednesday, July 23, Wednesday, August 13, Wednesday, August 27, Wednesday, September 10, Wednesday, September 24, Wednesday, October 8, Wednesday, October 22, Wednesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 26, Wednesday, December 10. *** THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. ***

RCMP report Some of the notable calls Fort St. James RCMP responded to between April 3 and April 9, 2014 of the 58 calls to service in that time. April 3 at 8:05 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of a domestic assault in progress on Greenview Drive on the Nak’azdli Reserve. The caller advised RCMP her daughter was being held against the daughter’s will at a residence by a boyfriend. RCMP attended the residence and located the suspect involved and took him into custody. RCMP are recommending charges of assault and forcible confinement in the case. The suspect has been released on an undertaking and will appear in court on July 21. RCMP said alcohol was a factor in the incident. On April 5, RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Tache under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. As a result of the search, one male was arrested and RCMP are recommending charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking cannabis and possession of cannabis and possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was released on condition not to consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances and will be appearing in court. April 4 at 12:40 p.m.,

RCMP members on patrol observed a multi-coloured 1994 Ford F150 pickup with a passenger not wearing a seatbelt. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act. The passenger was subsequently issued a ticket and the driver was issued a notice to appear in court on June 16 for driving while prohibited. The vehicle was also impounded for seven days. The driver was not the registered owner of the vehicle, leaving the owner without a vehicle for seven days. April 4 at 4:26 p.m., RCMP members observed a vehicle with an obstructed licence plate, which they pulled over. The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu was found to be driven by a pro-

hibited driver. The driver was issued a notice to appear in court on July 24 and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The driver was also not the registered owner of the vehicle, but the owner was in the vehicle at the time it was stopped. April 7 at 1:15 p.m., an offduty RCMP member on Seventh Avenue heard a truck accelerate behind him and said he observed a 2013 white Ford F150 accelerating rapidly and recognized the driver. The member flagged down the driver and warned him about driving in a dangerous manner. When back on duty, the RCMP member looked up the driver and found he was prohibited from driving at the time of the incident. Police are now requesting a summons for the driver.

Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for Fort St James. The individual will perform civil marriages within the community on behalf of the Agency. For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage

On March 29th we held a Dinner Silent Auction at The North Arm Pub! We raised money for our Relay For Life Team E-LEMON-ATE CANCER. THIS EVENT WAS VERY successful, we raised $5054.25, we would like to say Thank You to some amazing people, and Business’s in Fort St James! THANK YOU: The North Arm Pub Danny & Carole and Staff at the Pub! You did an amazing job! Ken & Elaine Kerr the meal was amazing Deeper Gainor a great MC Sharon Lund Talia Hewitt Angela Scott Candice Williamson Rosa Anne Howell Laura Chernowski Nicole Jones Lucy Rierson Royal Bank BNK Automotive Fort Machine Works Barb Derksen Integris Credit Union Ubleis logging BFC Baufor Consulting Ruth Gardner Tl’oh Forest Products Apollo Forest Products Willick Bros. Contracting Dana Gardner Pampered Chef Hub International Insurance Michelle Boschman Lia Sophia Wyssen Hair Studio Canyon Tree Farms Beauty By Vengence Stuart Lake Dental New Caledonia Motel Necoslie Band Soup Wallah Linda Mcinnis Music on Mountain Laurie & Zeke Fillion Samasta Yoga MXV Integrated Fitness

Kal Tire Perfect 10 Nails Sana’aih Market En-Pointe Dance Studio Bare Hands Mel Chestnutt Bam Bam Stuart Lake Golf Club Newlands Enterprise Rupi’s Salon and Studio Mount Milligan KDL Nahounli Kennel Lakeside Pharmacy Silpada Monica Sillje Mikinna’s Things Scentsy Debbie Lalonde Arlene’s Esthetics Noreen’s Daycare Conifex Sullivan Motor Products McLean Trucking Stones Bay Holdings Necoslie Health Centre Karon Williamson Samson Soap Norma Hoy Dons Repair Tru Value Hardware Pitka Bay Northland automotive Komar Towing FSJ Medical Clinic Legion Loonie Bin Carmen Wheatly O’Cock River Cont Ltd. Kathy Bessette Dog Spa Christine Knelsen Steeped Tea Norma Stent Petro Manson Creek Society

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Who will reap benefits and who will shoulder costs of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines project? Through their public consultation advertisements we have all read or heard from Enbridge Northern Gateway about the “3,000 high-paying construction jobs in British Columbia”. What they haven’t told us about openly is the likelihood of those jobs being done by foreign temporary workers. You can read more about that in Enbridge Northern Gateway’s application, hearing transcripts and the Joint Review Panel’s recommendation report, Condition 26. Enbridge Northern Gateway wants us to believe “over 500 new long-term jobs will open up” in the operations phase of the project. The Joint Review Panel states otherwise on page 12 of their report: “Approximately 268 longterm jobs would be created by the project, including some in the marine services sector.” The difference between the two is that Enbridge Northern Gateway included indirect employment, over which they have no control as stated by one of their witnesses during questioning. Of approximately 268 long-term jobs 234 are estimated to be in B.C., and of those five may materialize at the pump station south of Fort St. James. Manning the pump stations 24/7 is a planned commitment by Enbridge Northern Gateway, not a regulatory requirement. As we saw with the Mt. Milligan project and their commitments to locate their concentrate load-out site north of Fort. James, to not have on-site accommodation for their workers during mine operation, and to build a new housing subdivision on the north east side of town, commitments can easily be broken. Enbridge Northern Gateway advertisements say they

have created a $3 million Education and Training Fund that “will support training initiatives that focus on pipeline construction skills”. Executive of the College of New Caledonia have recently cancelled our local campus’ welding program, while retaining the Enbridge funding for The Key Resource Centre. Enbridge Northern Gateway advertisements tell us the project will generate “$1.2 billion” in new tax revenue in B.C., over 30 years. Contrast that to the estimated $1.4 billion per year in tolls Enbridge Northern Gateway will bring in according to their application. Costs to Canadian tax payers: Enbridge Northern Gateway has said they need 36 navigational aids for their project. Government of Canada Coast Guard evidence estimated the cost of the aids to be $11.9 million with an additional $500 thousand per year for maintenance; costs Canadian tax payers may have to cover. According to the federal government the onus is on individual communities to ensure that they have a plan in place that is capable of responding to emergencies related to this project, including oil spills. Enbridge Northern Gateway plans on leveraging their $3 million Education and Training Fund by “working very closely with governments to ensure that when we put in a dollar, somebody else puts a dollar in with us.” By “somebody”, I am certain they mean the tax payer. I think it is clear just who stands to benefit, and who will shoulder the cost of this project. Brenda Gouglas Fort St. James Sources are from Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel web site: https://docs.neb-one.gc.ca/ ll-eng/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=620327&objAction=br owse&sort=-name

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Bill 24, the bill to kill the ALR, is not yet law. The ALR—B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve—can still be saved. We all can help. First, let’s recall the day Bill 24 was unveiled. Cabinet minister Bill Bennett held a media party. He “could not contain his excitement,” says Vaughn Palmer. Bennett and agriculture minister Pat Pimm are not ALR fans, and Bill 24 reflects that. The pretense for the bill is an “ALR core review.” The review is mostly imaginary, but Bennett did get ideas from his Kootenay East constituents. For the media, one of them said her children might build a prison or motel on ALR land. Bennett said, “If I was going to point to one aspect of the ALC that people in my region really don’t like, it’s the fact that they apply and they get turned down by, essentially, bureaucrats who live in the Lower Mainland.” Stirs local pride, but false. As the Agricultural Land Commission website shows, ALC commissioners live in five of the six regions. There’s one apiece in the Kootenay and South Coast regions. The ALC panels meet in their regions. Bennett implied that Cranbrook has no local food, but the ALC’s Cranbrook commissioner produces free-range beef. Bennett said the bill would allow farm-

ers to do “canning or making jams or cheese or wine.” What? Within reason they’ve always been ALR uses. Bennett complained that a constituent was stopped from mining gravel. Turns out his own ministry refused it. Bennett whined about bad local land stuck in the ALR. But the ALC is doing an ALR boundary review in Kootenay East. It implements the Auditor General’s advice, and Bennett may have slowed it to a standstill. He then blames the ALC for problems they were solving. Bennett did admit confusion and mentioned he didn’t consult for Bill 24. True! He didn’t even consult ALC chair Richard Bullock. Bullock is a successful farmer, business leader and public servant. It shows in his ALC work, a model of best practice. Bullock became chair in mid-2010, just before the Auditor General’s report on the ALC. Starting with that, he consulted around the province. Bullock then wrote a thorough strategic vision. Since then, he keeps sharing updates about process and progress. Sadly, he had to issue a policy statement about the role of elected officials in applications to the ALC—prompted by Pimm’s meddling. Now Bill 24 demotes Bullock’s role. It transfers the duty of chairing the ALC tribunal to six chairs. In effect, that shift results in six tribunals with differing standards. Bullock isn’t allowed to chair any.

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Nineteen members and four guests came out for the Stuart Lake Housing Co-op annual general meeting on April 8. The meeting at the Stuart Lake Seniors Recreation Centre was the first after the official incorporation of the organization. Since starting out last year, the group has 117 members, with just one serious membership drive, and at the AGM, the membership moved to continue to focus on increasing membership rather than beginning to seek out capital funds to begin the next phase to begin purchasing land for construction of a cooperative housing project. The housing, while originally aimed specifically at seniors, will not necessarily be limited to seniors housing but will start out to address this shortage. The group also said the “trickle down” effect of building housing which could allow seniors to move out of their houses would then also lead to freeing up more homes for sale for families and younger people. The discussion on the next steps led to the suggestion to focus on increasing membership while the group applies for grants to get a business plan done and a comprehensive evaluation of available properties. Those at the meeting felt this would make it easier to ask companies and individuals for funds because

Peter Valk of the Stuart Lake Housing Co-op holds up their certificate of incorporation. Caledonia Courier

there would be a clear plan in place. One of the options the group is looking at is requesting debentures, which are a loan without any collateral. Debentures would then be paid back on agreed terms over a certain period of time. They were used to build the curling rink and the ski hill, according to those at the meeting. The group also moved to apply for

Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. Easter Services will be Good Friday at 3.00pm and Easter Sunday at 2.00pm.

a charity number in anticipation of future fundraising. Peter Valk, chairperson of the co-op board, said they are looking at seven or eight possible properties for the project, should it move forward, and because the properties vary so much they will need to be evaluated by an independent person. He didn’t want to cause speculation and so did not disclose the properties they are looking at, but said some have services some have buildings which would need to be torn down and some are raw land without sewer or water services. “We have a tremendous range,” he said. “I was surprised by the number of properties that came floating to the top.” At their last meeting, the group adopted their vision and mission statements. The group’s mission statement is: “To provide quality, affordable housing in the District of Fort St. James and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Area C.” For more information on co-ops, their goals and how they work, go to the Brtiish Columbia Co-operative Association website at: bcca. coop

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Court report For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on April 7, 2014. Rick L. Alexis was sentenced to 28 days in jail and charged a victim surcharge for failure to comply with a probation order. Bobby A. Mattess was charged $220 for failure to comply with a probation order. Robin A. Prince was fined $200 for possession of a controlled substance under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Kirk L. Solonas was fined $500, charged a victim surcharge of $75, and prohibited from driving for one

year for driving while prohibited. Solonas was also fined $1,000 plus a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited for driving for another year for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Natasha C. Cameron was sentenced to one day in jail and charged a victim surcharge of $50 for failure to comply with a condition of an undertaking. Benjamin J. Edge received two 12-month conditional discharges and two sentences of 12 months probation with conditions for two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

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Mark Willick has created a completely unique fire pit as one of the auction items for this year’s Ladies’ Night. Made out of reclaimed materials, the fire pit will be delivered to the winning bidder by Willick. Ladies’ Night is April 26 and will once again raise money for this year’s grad class. Willick’s son Liam Wilick will be graduating this year. Christine Deverson photo

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Kelsey, Steve and their co-workers at Houston Pellet Limited Partnership keep wood pellets flowing to Prince Rupert’s new Westview pellet export terminal. As our gateway moves more cargo to overseas markets, it means jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.

Alison Leach stands in the basement of FSJSS, where she keeps the incredible collection of dresses, suits and shoes for her non profit service A Night to Remember to help graduates and their dates have the best prom possible. Leach has been buying and collecting graduation outfits for years and loans them out to graduating students (who get first pick) and their dates for prom night, so even those who may not necessarily be able to afford an expensive graduation dress or suit can step out in style. Some were even donated by her father, who she said she always remembers weating a new suit. Leach herself did not have a prom, and enjoys shopping for and collecting the pieces, which cover a broad range of styles and all sizes. Leach is working on expanding the service to Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake. To find out Terrace Standard etc.indd more contact Allison Leach at: aleach@mail. sd91.bc.ca or call 250-996-8860 or 996-7126.

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“Northern Gateway’s Habitat Restoration Plan will ensure that caribou ranges are left in better condition than they were found.” - Paul Anderson, President of RPS HMA and Northern Gateway’s Director of Environment

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Northern Gateway understands and respects the important northern environments. The caribou ranges present a set of challenges that we will meet with world-class solutions and sensitivity. WE TURNED TO LEADING EXPERTS FOR ADVICE Northern Gateway consulted with experts like Paul Anderson to help us develop caribou habitat plans. Paul has more than 25 years of experience supporting major projects and has extensive knowledge of regulatory and stakeholder engagement practices in Canada. Over the past five years, Paul has been responsible for developing the environmental and socio-economic impact assessment for the Project. “There have been a multitude of industrial projects over the course of the last few decades that have put tremendous pressure on caribou habitat and populations.” Based on the experts’ recommendations, Northern Gateway has committed to detailed caribou habitat assessment and restoration

plans that go beyond requirements. One of our commitments in British Columbia is to build the pipeline on or adjacent to previously disturbed lands, where possible, in the ranges of the Narraway, Quintette, Hart and Telkwa caribou herds. Overall approximately 70 per cent of the proposed pipeline route utilizes previous disturbances. Furthermore, Northern Gateway has committed to reclaiming these areas of previously disturbed land by planting trees, creating berms and otherwise restricting access for predators and hunters along the right-of-way. Our goals for habitat renewal will be accomplished through close consultation and communications with federal and provincial regulatory agencies, local stakeholders and Aboriginal communities. CONDITIONS FOR THE BETTER Northern Gateway’s voluntary commitments to undertake specific mitigation for the protection of caribou and caribou habitat were endorsed by the Joint Review Panel. They are now reflected in 16 of the 209 conditions that we must meet for Project approval. Paul adds, “Northern Gateway’s Habitat Restoration Plan will ensure that caribou ranges are left in better condition than they were found.” This is another example of how Northern Gateway is doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

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Pitching for the province Dante Joseph, 15, is one of three Fort St. James Secondary School students who were selected to be on the B.C. softball team for the North American Indigenous Games this year. One other athlete from the area going is Brydon Lassard. Joseph will be a pitcher for the team, and has only been on an organized team for one year before. Athletes from the area went to Prince George for the try outs and those selected for the team will be heading to Manitoba for the games in July. Caledonia Courier

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen (centre) endorsed John Horgan (right from Cullen) for leadership of the B.C. NDP. “John believes in good resource jobs that respect the planet and benefit local communities, and he can connect with British Columbians in any part of the province,” said Cullen. “This is the only way we’re going to build a 21st century British Columbia and John is the leader to get the job done.” Photo courtesy of Team Horgan

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Our Mission Statement The Fort St. James Chamber Exists to promote trade, progress, development, and the economic and civic welfare of our community in order to make it a better place to live and work

The Benefits of Joining a Chamber Real reasons for joining the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber exists to make a community a better place to work, live and play. Businesses become members because they take great pride in their membership. They are proud of being part of an organization that plays a key role in the community. The Chamber is a not-for-profit advocate for businesses. It is an organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, established to promote civic, commercial, industrial and agricultural progress within its community and to work diligently with community partners for the establishment of sound legislation and efficient administration at all levels of government. Chamber members are proud to belong to an organization that plays such a key role in the community. They display their membership logos on their windows and advertise their membership in their brochures or adver-

tisements. Holding a membership in an association that is recognized worldwide allows members to promote to the outside world that they belong to something important. What Does Membership Provide? Membership provides businesses with information about rising government issues that affect them, and adds their voice to the chambers efforts to address them. Not only do members have a voice at a local level, they also receive membership in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This allows lobbying at both the Provincial and Federal levels. The Chamber at all levels, speaks on behalf of the business community at public hearings, with media and government on matters that impact on not only the business community but also the community at large. The Real Reason to join: But the real value of joining the Chamber of

Commerce is the positive perceptions of consumers about membership. The results show that being active in a local Chamber of Commerce is a good strategy for businesses to use. It’s an effective way to convey to consumers that the business uses good business practices. Consumers believe that businesses that are involved in the community, care about their customers and that the company is reputable. When a consumer thinks more favorably of a company because the company is a member of its local Chamber of Commerce, it is because they infer that the company is trustworthy, connected to the community, listens to its customers is successful and is a leader in the business community. Networking, Affinity Programs and Savings: A Chamber membership also provides excellent networking opportunities. Some Chambers have in excess of 500

members, which mean that networking possibilities are endless. Chambers typically host a variety of events throughout the year including luncheons for Women, Business After 5 meetings, Industry Luncheons, Golf Tournaments and Home Shows. Not to mention that group buying power also provides access to better Group Insurance Plans, discounts on Esso gas purchases, TD Merchant Services and Bell Mobility. These are not the only benefits of the Chamber; there are also great Member 2 Member discounts, provided to members by members. So to sum up the value of membership, Chamber membership provides members with an opportunity to have a positive impact on their business community and to be part of a worldwide business network. It gives consumers a positive perception of the business; it provides opportunities for networking and value added discounts.

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HEAVY DUTY sled deck, power tilt, hook to truck battery $2000 obo. Burns Lake call (250) 649- 8004 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill 2006 INNSBRUCK - travel trail-any dimension. In Cut lumber ready to ship. Free Info er 26’6”. Excellentstock condition. & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw With slide. $13,750.00 Phone: mills.com/400OT 1-800-566(250) 695-6962 or 6899 (250) 692Ext:400OT.

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Please be advised that Keith Playfair is proposing to Notices Legal Legal Notices remove 65 h of private land from Woodlot License 665 NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM located in the vicinity of Airport road , Ft St James. WOODLOT LICENSE 665 Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted Please be advised that Keith Playfair is proposing to to Ross Hamilton , Bag 19 , Ft St James , B.C. , V0Jremove 65 h of private land from Woodlot License 665 located by in the vicinity of Airport road , Ft St James. 1P0 by 25/04/2014. Only written inquiries received Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted the above date will be responded to. to Ross Hamilton , Bag 19 , Ft St James , B.C. , V0JInformation about this proposal can be obtained 1P0 by by 25/04/2014. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. contacting the above.

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