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Decline in Vanderhoof labour force outlined by recent study Diego Syz Omineca Express There has been an increase in turnover of new employees over the past seven years, according to Alan Fitzpatrick, General Manager of Nechako Lumber located west of Vanderhoof. “It’s the entry-level operators where we find more turnover here,” says Fitzpatrick. “(However) we are very fortunate in having a stable workforce who have been here a long time,” he says. This means if an employee has been with Nechako Lumber for over 10 years they are more than likely to stay with the company, opposed to someone starting in an entry-level position, Fitzpatrick says. Fitzpatrick attributes his longtime employee loyalty to a program training people in stages through various levels of trade apprenticeships.
“We train them here and then they move up through the system.” “We used to have almost zero turnover,” says Fitzpatrick. Today, some people start with the company and move on to other lines of work, according to Fitzpatrick. Some of the various trade apprenticeships offered by the company include: carpentry, mobile/ heavy mechanic, millwright, welder, electrician and saw filers according to Fitzpatrick. The revelation from the Nechako Lumber is hand-inhand with the March 2014 findings from StatsCanada of a fewer number of people working in the region now than the same period in 2013 according to B.C. Local News. Nechako Lumber is just one of the companies affected by the recent decline in the labour force in the area from the North Shore to West of Vanderhoof, reported by StatsCanada
From (Left to Right) - Lory Derksen (Commercial Account Manager of Integris), Kaden Mason, Tanya Mason (Financial Services Rep of Integris), Audrey Carlson(Branch Manager of Integris), and Erek Mason, were just some of the volunteers who pitched-in around the community to clean up some of the garbage or recyclables around town, April 26.
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The Sixth Annual Community Clean-up in Vanderhoof drew 215 volunteers out to help make sure the town of Vanderhoof stays spotless, April 26. “It’s an annual community clean-up and garbage pick-up done around town all by volunteers,” said Vince Verstappen, an organizer of the annual cleanup and member of the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative. Approximately six different groups including the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative, The Nechako Valley Food Network, Tim Hortons, Integris Credit Union, The Vanderhoof Bears and The
District of Vanderhoof got together to pitch-in and tidy-up the town, according to Verstappen. The District of Vanderhoof sponsored an afternoon Barbecue for the volunteers which was organized by The Nechako Valley Food Network, according to Lisa Burgener, a volunteer with The Food Network. The Barbecue featured 100% local flour (for hot dog buns) and 100% local beef (for the hamburgers) featured at the day’s Barbecue. Volunteers from Integris Credit Union helped rally support for volunteers (like the Vanderhoof Bears) to come out and invest time and resources in our community, said Daniel Wingham, manager of strategic partnerships and business development at Integris Credit Union and a volunteer for the day.
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Local residents report receiving scam phone calls with a recorded message claiming to represent WestJet. While not new, this particular scam is particularly insidious because the scammers have found a way to make the calls appear to originate at a local number. According to the WestJet website: “If you receive a call indicating that you’ve won “WestJet points/miles” or are a “preferred customer” please hang up. WestJet does not use telemarketers or share guests’ personal information.” Visit www.antifraudcentre.ca for more info on this and other types of scams.
Earth Week at N.V.S.S welcomed a presentation by Free The Children to educate the students on the current and up coming water crisis and how to better counter-act the negative effects of wasting water.
Earth week in action Diego Syz Omineca Express Earth Week is kicking off this year across the province with activities and events in schools and the community. “Earth day is a time to not only reflect on and appreciate British Columbia’s natural splendour, but to also consider the role we want our province to take in the global climate challenge,” according to Mary Polak, British Columbia’s Environment Minister. Students at Nechako Valley Secondary School are focusing on two main themes, according Mrs. Pye, media arts instructor at N.V.S.S. “Our main theme is focusing on raising money to build the school in ecuador,” Mrs. Pye begins.
The fundraiser is part of the “We Day” group at N.V.S.S. who have the goal of raising ($10,000) to buy 5,000 bricks to build the school in Ecuador. But students are also learning about water consumption and the looming water crisis effecting the planet, Pye continues. “We just had a huge presentation by Free the Children on the water crisis.” “Free the Children” is an international charity and educational partner, working both domestically and internationally to empower youth as agents of change,” according to www.freethechildren.com. “Free the Children” sponsors programs like; We Create Change, We Stand Together, We Are Silent and We Scare Hunger to raise awareness on issues affecting the world inside and outside the classroom.
Satellite Program bridges internet cost barrier Access to reliable highspeed satellite Internet just became more affordable for rural and remote British Columbians who don’t have access to traditional broadband service, according to an Xplornet Communications Inc. news release. Under the B.C. Broadband Satellite Initiative, a $2 million investment by the B.C. government, remote areas of B.C. where wired or wireless broadband service is not currently available will have more affordable access to the latest satellite Internet technology, according to the release. “We’re excited to be working with the B.C. government and local installers to help bring affordable high-speed satellite Internet to families who would otherwise not be able to take advantage of the benefits of a broadband connection,” Allison Lenehan, president, Xplornet Communi-
cations Ltd. The program will benefit residents where satellite technology provides the only option for a high-speed Internet connection, according to the release. “This new program will help ensure everyone in B.C. will have access to the opportunities made possible by the Internet.” In a remote area more installations charges can apply (in some cases there can be additional costs of $300-$400), according to Bill MacDonald, senior vice-president at Xplornet communications. “(The Satellite Initiative) is about breaking down that barrier.” For example if a person would be paying $500 in installation fees, The Initiative can bring their costs down by up to $250, he said. The B.C. Broadband satellite Initiative is one example
of how the B.C. government is partnering with the private sector to help bridge the digital divide, according to the Xplornet news release. “The Internet has become a necessity for 21st century life,” says Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens services in British Columbia. “Getting all British Columbians online will help expand economic opportunities, connect families and help bring the world to every corner of the province.” Today, more than 92% of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet, according to the Xplornet news release. The B.C. Government has committed to ensuring 100% of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet communications by 2021, according to the release.
Students are also doing a workshop in relation to “Free the Children” on what action they can take (against the water crisis affecting the planet), she says. These activities include cutting the consumption of bottled water and learning how to build wells, says Pye. “We are at a pivotal point in our province’s climate journey,” says Environment Minister Mary Polak. “Our government is choosing the path of continued climate leadership and environmental stewardship, but in the context of a strong and growing economy. For more information on “Free the Children” programs please take a look at the website, www. freethechildren.com.
RDBN backyard composting program launch Have you been wanting to start backyard composting for a while but haven’t had the tools or don’t know how to start? Are you having troubles with your existing backyard composter? Come join the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako as they kick off the new backyard composting program in your community! The Regional District will be hosting compost workshops in each municipality within the RDBN, providing residents with a Garden Gourmet compost bin along with a compost mixing tool at a subsidized price of $40 (an $80 value). To be eligible for a composting package, residents must pre-register for the workshops. There are limited quantities, so be sure to sign up in advance! Residents who already have compost bins are also welcome to attend the workshops! For more details on the workshops in your area or to register, please contact the Regional District of BulkleyNechako at 1-800-320-3339 or email
inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca. The workshop in Vanderhoof will be June 5, from 3pm to 6pm at the Vanderhoof Community Garden on View Street in Vanderhoof. The workshop for Fraser Lake will be June 2, from 3pm to 6pm at White Swan Park in Fraser Lake.
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NEWS Results from the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts
Strings and Band Adjudicator-Roxi Dykstra FIRST CLASS HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION Kaia Andel Isabelle Teichroeb
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Jonathon Schultz FIRST CLASS HONOURS Timothy Teichroeb Clara Yoder Graham Yoder Rebecka Ens Kaia Andal
Jonathon Schultz Rachel Eagles Vanderhoof Elementary Concert Band Rhiannon Gammon Alexandra Wiens Amber Ens HONOURS
Timothy Teichroeb Kate Roberge Katherine Wiens Rachel Eagles Jonathon Schultz NVSS Concert Band Speech Arts Adjudicator-Catherine
Hansen HONOURS STANDING: Sowchea Elementary School Clara and Abigail Yoder FIRST CLASS HONOURS: Luther Pelzer Dietrich Pelzer Graham Yoder Donna Klassen Sarah Ebert and Alison Desmarais
Connor Ebert Clara Yoder HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION: Hadassah Thiessen Samuel Thiessen Sarah Thiessen Josiah Thiessen Sarah Ebert Valerie Pagdin Donna Klassen
Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for Vanderhoof. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency. For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage
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Workshop participants for the speech arts at the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts.
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The greatest threat to the BC environment
is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than BC coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical
companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. The Canadian and Provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and US government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art
and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in BC so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and
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This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the BC coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This
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Riverside Campground The District of Vanderhoof wishes to provide an update on the recent work at Riverside Campground, and some of the reasons for undertaking the work. Vegetative control is an ongoing issue at Riverside Campground and there is a fine line between natural and overgrown. The District strives to maintain Riverside Campground as a natural site, yet sometimes this requires the removal of underbrush. For the past couple of seasons, the District has heard concerns from campers that some of the sites are not accessible to larger recreational vehicles because of overgrown willows. Removing the overgrowth, has made the campground accessible to larger vehicles. The overgrowth in the campground also creates a number of safety hazards. Many of the trees that were removed were hanging over fire pits, and created a fire hazard. Because of the density of the undergrowth in the campground, the potential for a fire to quickly spread endangers a large portion of the park. In addition, the thickness of the undergrowth creates a situation where it was difficult to identify, and prevent vandalism in the campground. The work in Riverside Campground is still ongoing. When the work is finished, the Campground will remain natural, be more accessible, safer, and attractive. The District of Vanderhoof realizes that the work in Riverside Park has caused a great deal of concern. We are pleased that so many people have noticed, as this shows how important Riverside Campground is to the community. The District apologizes for not communicating our plans regarding the cutting of trees at the campground. In the future, especially when it comes to open public spaces, please be assured we will communicate any work we have planned with Vanderhoof’s residents. Paul Carver Director of Operations District of Vanderhoof The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editorial: newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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Protecting our watersheds As winter ever so slowly releases its chilling grip the ice on Stuart Lake and surrounding rivers and creeks is beginning to thin out, soon to be replaced by reflections of azure blue skies and puffy white clouds, and sunbeams glistening off the water’s surface. Not far behind, boaters will be on the water in search of a welcoming strip of shoreline to relax on, or a spot to go for a dip. The fishers, too, will be out in pursuit of those endless rainbows the Fort St. James area waters have to offer. That may not be the case in the future, if the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines project is approved by the federal government. The receding ice could instead reveal oil, courtesy of a wintertime leak into the Necoslie or Stuart Rivers, Pitka Creek or Stuart Lake. The boaters and fishers could be working on oil cleanup rather than being able to enjoy their usual right of spring pass-times. Those were my thoughts as I prepared for questioning the Enbridge Northern Gateway spill detection and response witness panel during the Joint Review Panel oral hearings in October 2012. Review of two Enbridge wintertime pipeline leaks helped me formulate my questions of the panel. The first was a January 17, 2001 pipeline rupture near Hardisty, Alberta. Although being automatically detected and the pipeline being shut down within minutes, approximately 3,800,000 litres of crude oil was released under an ice-covered slough. The exact location of the rupture was not found for 13 ½ hours despite having been both walked and flown along numerous times. The spill, contained within a 2.7-hectare area, took a minimum of five months to clean up. The second was their Norman Wells pipeline pin-hole leak that went undetected by their automated leak detection system, being found instead by hunters in May 2011. That leak put 258, 000 litres of oil into the surrounding soil and permafrost. Enbridge did not know how long
the pipeline had been leaking. An undetectable slow leak has the potential of causing as much damage as a rupture as far as I am concerned, so that was the scenario I put to the witnesses. I asked “The oil could be releasing for quite a period of time under the ice before being detected by manual methods couldn’t it? A witness replied: “Oil will find its way to the surface at some point through cracks or fissures in the ice or along the edges of the ice. So it will show at some point.” The reply gave me no assurance that Enbridge Northern Gateway would be capable of detecting under-ice leaks, in a timely manner. It was also said that Enbridge conducts emergency exercises in winter and that Northern Gateway would learn from those experiences. During one of their recent exercises Enbridge official Katie Haarsager said that not all the oil can be cleaned up through the ice; Enbridge crews have to return after it has thawed to look for and clean up more oil. That gave me no assurance Enbridge Northern Gateway would be capable of responding to under-ice leaks, in a timely manner either. All that was left to convince me that the future I see will not become a reality, was a statement made by Enbridge Northern Gateway’s President, John Carruthers in an effort to convince Kitimat residents to vote yes in their recent plebiscite: “Again, we’ll try to get [oil spills] as low as possible with the technology available. That’s a very solid commitment.” That statement did not convince me. It did not convince the majority of the voters in Kitimat, either. Brenda Gouglas Member of Fort St. James Sustainability Group United Against Enbridge
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Fenna Afke Nellen was participating in a 30-hour famine on April 25 from 4am to April 26 at 10am. This was a challenge that Fenna took on to get donations by only drinking water and no food for 30 hours. Fenna found it hard to do this as she had to go to school at the time, she raised $150 during the famine. “This was a fun and challenging test that proves our lives are nothing compared to theirs”, Fenna said. The money raised is all do-
North Valley 4-H Club Tate Page Submitted The North Valley 4-H club has been very busy fundraising and getting ready for our Rally day. The first fundraiser that our club did was to cook for the Youth 16 Hockey camp. The second fundraiser that we are doing is manning the gates at the rodeo. We have also planned to do a garbage pickup. Our district Rally Day will be held on June 7th at the Vanderhoof Fall Fair grounds. At Rally Day we have an opportunity to judge different animals and 4-H projects. Our last 4-H meeting was held on April 23rd at Sinkut View we had
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Food Often you hear that what you buy at the store counts as a vote, and you get what you pay for (This is true). 10 years ago organic was a small part of select grocery stores, and now you can find at least a few items in any large store. The troubles we are having now regarding organic and natural foods are that when business takes over, semantics become very flexible and vague as long as they sell product. Food that is labelled ‘natural’ may not actually be what you think it is, or how ‘organic’ can be used loosely by companies as long as a certain percentage of the food is free from pesticides. What are you to do? Misleading advertising is still legal, that means you need to be diligent and do some research, then support the companies or groups you know actually care about the food you eat, and the environment that lets you live. Natural should mean the way nature intended. No toxic pesticides, antibiotic, hormones or genetically engineered ingredients. Your best bet. Get to know your local producers, and buy locally grown, raised and made foods. The following link may be helpful, and humorous to watch. www.onlyorganic.org/naturaleffect Enjoy, and eat well. A healthy food sources, helps to build a healthy body, and a healthy you
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A little bit of serendipity mixed with abundant talent has played a profoundly significant role in the rapid rise of British Columbia-based country band Me and Mae. Shawn Meehan, Jacky Mae, Kim Gryba, Adam Reid, and Ben Parker, together under the band “Me and Mae”, have forged a reputation as the one to watch on the Canadian country music scene. The band’s debut album Off the Rails will be released via Cordova Bay Records on May 13th. It all started with a song called Love Me Leave Me Lonely, which Meehan co-wrote with Carly Rae Jepsen, who at the time was a guitar student of his. What Cha Wearin’ is also an example of Me and Mae’s ability to write songs that feature memorable vocal and melodic hooks. They blend a variety of styles to create an original sound that is cutting edge and current. With momentum, talent and timing on their side, Me and Mae is poised to win over legions of fans looking for good, homegrown country music with a rock and roll sensibility and an ability to make folks want to dance, sing and perhaps even indulge in some enthusiastic texting.
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The second annual Queens Invitational for Cancer took place at Nechako Valley Secondary School, April 26. Four secondary school women’s basketball teams got together to shoot hoops and raise money in support of the IDIDALAP4CANCER campaign in support of the ongoing battle against cancer. “We thought it would be nice to raise some money for the IDIDALAP Charity,” began Vicki Siemens, organizer for the Queens Invitational. “100% of the proceeds (from the Invitational) are going to the IDIDALAP Charity,” added Siemens, “All the money stays in the northern B.C. area.” The four teams who took part in the Invitational included: Queens 1 and Queens 2 teams (out of Vanderhoof), Without a Paddle (a mix between Women’s basketball team from both Prince George and Vanderhoof and last but not least the Women’s teams out of Quesnal, IDIDALAP4CANCER is an event based around the Canadian Cancer Societies, ‘Relay for Life’, (a 24-hour event which takes place all over Canada.)
Two women’s basketball square off at the 2nd annual Queens invitational for Cancer at Nechako Valley Secondary School, April 26.
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Playfair named new CNC Board Chair A new chair of CNC’s Board of Governors and a new vicechair were named at the college’s annual general meeting Friday. Keith Playfair won by acclamation as CNC’s new Board Chair after serving as vice-chair for regional campuses since April 2012. “I am honoured to be taking on this important role at CNC,” Playfair said. “We have a lot of work ahead and I am looking forward to ensuring that CNC continues to serve its communities and provide excellent education.” Playfair replaces Robert Murray, whose six year term on the board comes to an end on July 31. Murray, who was first elected as board chair in 2011, also served a two-year term as vice-chair for regional campuses. “Bob has been a very dedicated and active board chair and he certainly leaves some big shoes to fill,” Playfair said. “We are looking forward to continuing his great work.” Murray said the board made an excellent choice in choosing Playfair as his replacement. “Keith has deep knowledge of the college and how it operates and his many years in forestry and as a business owner will greatly benefit the board and the college,” Murray said. Long-time Prince George Lawyer Lee Ongman also won by acclamation as Prince George vice-chair of the board. “Lee is very intelligent and knowledgeable and always asks excellent questions,” Playfair said. “She will be even stronger as vicechair.” Ongman was first appointed to the board in March, 2012. She holds a law degree from UBC and has been an adjudicator for the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and has served more than 12 years on the board of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre. Linda Smerychynski will leave her role as vice-chair Prince George to take on the vice-chair of regions role until her six year term on the board ends July 31.
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Smart meter refusal fees trimmed Nechako Notes Tom Fletcher Black Press BC Hydro customers who refuse to part with their mechanical power meters will continue to pay $32.40 a month for manual meter readings, with a refund on the balance of the $35 they’ve been paying since December. The B.C. Utilities Commission ruled on BC Hydro’s smart meter optout fees Friday, after an order from the B.C. government required the regulator to approve fees covering all of BC Hydro’s costs. A $20 a month charge will continue for BC Hydro customers who accept a digital meter with the radio transmission function turned off. The commission cut the one-time fee for disabling the meter radio to $22.60, far below BC Hydro’s proposed $100. Most of BC Hydro’s nearly two million customers now have fully functioning smart meters, which send daily readings to a collection network and signal when power goes out and comes back on. A few customers cling to theories that the meters present a health hazard, despite evidence that their signals are weaker than the natural background of radio frequency signals even in remote areas. BC Hydro’s meter upgrade was exempted from review, but the commis-
sion ruled last year on similar equipment for FortisBC’s electrical grid in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions. Commissioners rejected testimony from smart meter opponents, noting that their spokesmen were unqualified and in most cases repeating false or exaggerated claims in order to sell solutions to the purported hazards. BC Hydro spent nearly $1 billion to upgrade its grid, forecasting savings from automatic meter reading to faster detection of outages and elimination of power theft from meter bypasses. The commission also reduced fees for customers who move and request a radio-off meter at their new address. To switch from a mechanical meter to a radio-off meter will cost $77.60, reduced from the BC Hydro’s proposed $100. Going from one radio-off meter to another will cost $132.60, down from the proposed $155 that includes activating the meter in the former residence.
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NEW EVENTS.... VANderhoof Air cAdeTs... - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** VoLuNTeers Needed for ididALAp4cANcer...For more information please contact Leslie McAvity at 570-7718 or 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 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: 250-567-4582. *** 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 5674318.
Michael Rees (Left) and Les Burgener (Right) serve up some hot dogs and locally raised beef hamburgers to people who pitched in for Vanderhoof’s Annual Community Clean-up, April 26.
*** 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 Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NechAKo QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** The frAser QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** hospice Tree of Life... is to honour the living as well as to remember and
honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debra-Ann Bishop at 250567-0623 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** The frAser LAKe cANcer supporT Group... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** VANderhoof 899 Air cAdeT sQuAdroN...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA meeTiNG... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** frAser LAKe AA meeTiNGs... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** sT. JohN hospiTAL AuXiLiAry socieTy... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANderhoof LiBrAry hours Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** frAser LAKe LiBrAry hours Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVss BoTTLe depoT hours Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***
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Featuring of the the local localpeople people Featuring the the spirit spirit of Houston girls crowned rodeo Houston leads Search & Rescue gameroyalty changer By JackieAndrew Lieuwen Hudson
last November, a Houston Then the search would matched with was bred in a small town and youthe beatlocation some of SAR team made a success- begin. they were found. these big shots, it’s a great feeling,” she said. ful night-time rescue, naviIn contrast, the “That’s where mistakes ThreeiPad months ago, her well-named horse Her crown came from New Mexico, but gating the massive lake in a takes what is often a sixhappen,” Muma said.plans to Houston Search and Crayola had a foal that Gregorowich when Houston’s own Rebecca Dallaire won the boat through the pitch black hour process and shortens it With the iPads, Muma Rescue headingRodeo an adtrain up in Alberta and Oklahoma. first-ever isSmithers Queen contest, the night to save the trapper. to minutes. says they simply transvancement which will have “I’m hoping she can be can my world contendmoment was totally Bulkley Valley. “Without the iPad, they When the RCMP get a fer data between iPads usnation-wide impact. er,” she says. When a stubborn sash worn by one of her wouldn’t have been able to call about a missing person, ing airdrop, which is instant The way Houston is apThe youngest of this year’s rodeo royals, fellow rodeo royalties needed a pin, it came go out at night. They would they meet withAdele the search and the allows perfect plying mapping Murray says contest wasaccuracy. her first courtesy of a spectatortechnolwho happened to have a have stayed and waited until manager and give the point Muma said iPad ogy to Search and Rescue time giving a public speech, let alonethe a TV inspare in his arm sling. morning,” Muma said. the person was last seen. is also great because it’s (SAR) is drawing both proterview. And high among the diamond driller’s caps Improved navigation is The manager would docuuser-friendly, easyAndi to Houltrain vincial and national Murray did great, says organizer and Western art giveninterest, out as door prizes at the just the beginning of the ment the information onup searchers on,Most and Improved its comsaid Chris Mushumanski, den, picking the award for Aug.18 coronation was an egg carton filled with changes that come with the iPad app, Public including a patible with iPhones and Director of fithe B.C. Search Speaker. home-made re-starter and a bag of gardeniPads. description of the person smartphones. and Rescue Association. At home, Murray keeps eight fish and a fresh potatoes. Before the iPad, searches and a photo if available. It’s also six only dif“The impact could be cat named Chevy along with replaces her one and If that sounds too homespun a prize for such were done using paper maps They would layhorse, out Chip. search ferent field tools - maps, pretty significant a regal event, the threeingirlsthe who competed this and GPS. Muma explained areas and label them fora riding notebooks, camera, video SAR world. “I was on lesson and I ended up ridyear had plenty of sparkle on their crowns, belt the search organizing prosearch leaders, and then recorder, GPS and commu“This is the biggest teching her and fell in love,” Murray said. buckles and metallic blue riding chaps to outcess: email everything to“Itheir 25wantnication platform. nological said ‘I this one—I don’t care about shine it. advance I’ve seen RCMP would get a call searchers. in 17 years. It’s greater then any of the others.” “It takes six jobs and Dallaire’s mother Bibs says the sparkling that someone was missing. Searchers would load puts it about in one device,” when first handheld Murray bugged her dad Chip for years side ofthethevery contest, which combines fashion, They would contact SAR the information from the Mushumanski said. GPS came out, and that was until one fine December day in 2008. speaking and horsemanship events, is someand meet with a search email directly into their Mushumanski it pretty significant. This is “I woke up that Christmas morningsays and she thing best left to her daughter. manager. iPad map andwas thestanding searchoutside,” will also make a big differwell“She beyond she says. likes that shinybecause things,”itshe says with a Muma says RCMP often would begin. ence when the redoes a like GPSa magpie.” does plus Chip is a fast horse, Murrayteams said, ain thoroughlaugh.what “She’s wouldn’t have a map, but “It’s hours the old way, gion work together. tenDallaire’s times more,” he said. bred and quarter-horse cross who is more into father Marcel also more toward would explain to the manag- and literally minutes with After technology Paper are the main gymkhanas and barrel racing the than showing. rodeo thanmaps royalty. er the general area where the the iPad,” Muma said. was discovered, ap-a tool“I think used they by should SAR teams Murray also came to the contestSAR without all have to ride a bull,” person was last seen. The When searchers scour plied for regional funding across the province, with lot of show experience, but her confidence grew he joked. “The one who’s under 8.2 seconds manager would then con- a search area, they the session to get she iPads foratall SAR GPS beingthe used among after ause practice held herthe house in gets to keep crown!” Rebecca Dallaire, front, rides in the Bulkley Valley Fall in Fair on Aug. 22iPads with Amtact someone forestry or to navigate and docugroups in the region. teams who could afford it, the weeks before. But speaking with Dallaire and her felber Gregorowich, left, and Adele Murray, right. government to start print- ment clues accurately. The Regional District of Mushumanski said. Amber Gregorowich and “We hadItgood times,” she says. Each of the low rodeo princesses Photo the by Grant Harris ing maps not knowing avoids overlap and mistakBulkley-Nechako funded But Houston is leading a girls took a practice spin down a pretend “runAndy Muma, Adele Murray, it’s clear that for them too, beingHouston Search and Rescue director, is leading a area butareproducing en documentation, which $29,576 to the SAR major shift. means more than nation-wide stretched from her kitchen to groups the livhow different horse breeds bloodlines are exact “Paint horses my favourite breed because way” that in the Search andand Rescue program. rodeo royalties a smile and aadvancement maps of the general area to is easy when working only across the region toformer buy It all started a year ago ing room, she added, with coaching from doing. Applying iPad technology to Search and Rescue significantly there one of the most versatile horses, and no slow wave. for same,” searchers. with paper maps and GPS, iPads. with Andy Houston Williams Lake rodeo queen Savannah Davies. horses are favouritesand for be twoready look the she says. speeds up responsePaint time,and andquarter improves communication Now 22 Muma, years old, Dallaire has been riding Thencan the maps would Muma. heading up or a Search and before Rescueshe SAR di-walk. As for who finallyMuma won theisqueen’s crown barrel racing, says. “You do jumping, you can said do barrel racaccuracy in a search. “This isshe cutting-edge technology being horses since could be rushed to the manager The iPad also brings regional iPad training meetrector. “They’re to take offis from a standstill applied in Search and Rescue.built Northern B.C. the place where ing, Western pleasure, they make amazing kids’ the princess tiaras, Murray said the three friends And while she likes to show horses, Dallaire thenand manually theno big ing deal. on March 29. They are SAR gear-racing. agreedto it was highfirst speed, andsaid they handle corners really horses,would they drive, they’re notaccuracy as skittishand or speed we’re seeing thisinto for the time,” B.C. SAR Director Chris who saysHouston her biggest thrillwas is barrel sketch out search areas on compiling process which expecting 40smiling. searchers from ing“Your up toheart buygets several “We’re all good,” she said, spooky as some other breeds.” racingnew as soonMushumanski. as you come well also.” Photo submitted the maps. He would meet follows a search. Vanderhoof, Fort $450 GPS devices when Smithereens got their first Smithers, chance to meet Of the two, her mother Bibs says she likes At 23, Gregorowich has plenty of Smithers through the gate,” she says. “Everything hapfield work, Muma said he with the searchers, often 25 In the past, searchers St. James, McKenzie and Muma suggested they try a needs. and Terrace horse shows under her belt already, their rodeo royals during the fall fair last weekpens incredibly fast—you don’t have time to paint horses best. thought the device would be people, and distribute the would gather with maps, Prince George. few $550 iPads instead. The Houston crew has end and Rodeo Queen Rebecca Dallaire will be “They say on the fifth day, God created the but in the next two years she hopes to scout out make mistakes.” SAR.horse and on theused scribbles in notebooks and horse made In early Muma will Muma works in painted three searchriding a paint for May, celebrity. sixthiPads day he all the maps. the world show for paint horses in Fort Worth, “If you mess up in for your the patternperfect and losefor half Houston bought es since buying them in Texas. If more accurate infor- pictures on cameras. present Princehorse George to B.C. Government “He’ll definitely be theinprettiest there,” good ones.” or even a tenth of a researchsecond, that could change SAR four iPads and Muma mation was received and The search manager 24 SAR teams from northing technology to match it February 2013. Muma says Rodeo princess Amber Gregorowich agrees. “It’s the best of the best,” she says, adding says Rebecca’s mother. “He’s the Ashton Kutchyour position from first to fifth and your payout areawould changed, it would manually the world.” ern B.C. about the iPad. with field work. downloaded and Atailored it made awho huge difference. of the horse confident speaker won this year’s the that she like nothing better would than to win at ercollect mightgovernment not even happen.” severalevents apps, award including a craft, towith the acomputer to data horse. from all 25 searchers, a game Seeing watches the difference When a local trapper got be “He thinks he’s “It’s a male model, changer,” he really for speech Gregorowich warns that Fortback Worth Bulkley Valley-bred Dallaire rodeo and racetrack mapping app, to suit SAR print new maps. making sure photos are Muma said. it makes in government stranded on Morice Lake “If you go down to worlds with a horse that does.” all over North America, keeping a sharp eye on she could talk about paints forever. 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