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36th Annual Wild Goose Chase The start of the 36th Annual Wild Goose Chase which has been organized for the past 17 years by Brian and Wanda Nemethy. The event is held beginning of May every year and this year the race had 291 participants. There is a fun run for either a 3.5 km, 8 km run or 5 km walk through the streets of Vanderhoof. Prizes, gifts and awards are given for various categories. Running is growing every year in Vanderhoof, the NVSS Cross Country team is just one example how starting kids early in running generates winning championships at the high school and provincial level. Photo courtesy of Wanda Nemethy
Vanderhoof Mayor elected NMPT President Northern communities have approved a disbursement of more than $160,000 this fiscal year to support students in the Northern Medical Program and the UNBC Family Nurse Practitioner program. The disbursement is the largest-ever from the Northern Medical Programs Trust (NMPT), a partnership involving UNBC and 30 local governments from around northern BC. The majority of the funds provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing clinical experiences in northern and rural communities as part of their education. 370 student awards have been provided since the NMPT first started providing
funding in 2006. “Medical students in the Northern Medical Program have a unique opportunity to train in a setting that is as close to true-life practice as is possible,” says Dr. Justin Frey, a UNBC and NMP graduate practicing in Vanderhoof. “The NMPT removes some of the stress associated with paying for education as well as living expenses, allowing many of these well-rounded students to train while raising families. Placed together, the NMPT and NMP are allowing our area to produce top-quality physicians trained in the north for the north.” To date, of the Northern Medical Program graduates
who have completed residency, about two-thirds are working in northern or rural communities. The Trust held its annual general meeting on May 8 in conjunction with the North Central Local Government Association convention in Fort St. John. In addition to approving the disbursement for 2014-15, the Trust members elected Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen as NMPT president. He replaces Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman, who served one year as NMPT President. Mackenzie Mayor Stephanie Killam is the new NMPT VicePresident. Continued on page 3
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Vanderhoof Mayor From front The Trust directors also approved a plan to conduct a review of the Trust and its disbursement model. “It’s a privilege to be chairing the Northern Medical Programs Trust in the same year that the Northern Medical Program turns 10 years old and UNBC itself celebrates its 25th anniversary,” says Mayor Thiessen. “These occasions
provide a perfect opportunity to both review and renew the Trust to ensure that it can be as effective as possible at encouraging future healthcare practitioners to choose northern communities after they graduate.” The NMPT is one of the most popular designations for UNBC donations. Over the last decade, more than 1,350 donors have contributed to the Trust and the endowment is currently valued at $9 million.
Brian Frenkel and Wayne Salewski, Chair of the Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group were presented a cheque for $2000.00 from Anna-Christin Vines of Integris Credit Union for funding provided to build and distribute “catch-release” kits. The Community Working Group distributes these kits to First Nations Fishier families from five bands that actively participated in the program. Since this program was piloted in 2011 - 37 sturgeon have been live released during the salmon fishing season.
Northern Health launching mascot design contest Northerners will have the opportunity to design Northern Health’s mascot in the Northern Health Mascot Design Contest. The winning entrant will win a torchbearer spot in the 2015 Canada Winter Games torch relay. The mascot will represent Northern Health values and promote upstream health management, such as healthy eating, active living, injury prevention, tobacco reduction and more, with the intention of making health more accessible to a wider, younger audience. “With the 2015 Canada Winter Games less than a year away, we want to use this opportunity to highlight health in a variety of ways, and be innovative in our thinking around how to reach a wide audience,” said Karen Wonders, Program Manager for School and Youth. “Developing a fun and engaging mascot is one strategy that we can use to really make health accessible and interesting to children and youth across the north.”
Submissions to the Northern Health Mascot Design Contest will be accepted until May 30, 2014 on the Northern Health Matters blog (blog.northernhealth.ca/nh-mascotcontest) and through mail-in entry (printable entry forms are available on the Northern Health Matters blog). Submissions will then be shortlisted by an internal NH committee before a public voting period will determine the winning entry, which will be announced at the end of July. Northern Health is calling on northern B.C. residents to enter an idea for a mascot that: • Represents all people living in the north • Represents healthy living • Is creative and fun! Entrants will also be asked to tell their character’s story and provide a drawing of their character. The contest is open to all residents living within Northern Health’s health service area. For full contest rules, please visit the Northern Health Matters blog.
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Preventing human-wildlife conflicts With summer on its way, British Columbians are not the only ones getting ready for the warm weather. Bears are coming out of hibernation and other animals, such as cougars and coyotes, are becoming more active, increasing the chance of human-wildlife encounters. To prevent human-wildlife conflicts, British Columbians need to do their part by putting away food attractants including improperly stored garbage, bird seed and pet food. Access to these non-natural food sources is the main cause of human-wildlife conflicts in B.C. Bears emerging from hibernation are looking for food and will quickly learn how to get at convenient food sources. This leads to foodconditioned behaviour and increases potential conflicts with people. Whether it is a dirty barbecue or food scraps in composts, bears need to locate food only once to develop a feeding pattern and will continue to return to the area. Other animals, such as young cougars, roam wide in search of unoccupied territory, increasing their chances of wandering into residential communities, parks and campgrounds.
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wildlife conflicts and in the number of animals destroyed. The public is encouraged to report humanwildlife conflicts that threaten public safety or result in significant property damage by calling the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line, toll free at 1 877 952-7277 (RAPP), or visit the RAPP website at: www.
Vanderhoof Fire Department Logo Design Contest The Vanderhoof Fire Department has recently restructured and are in need of a new logo. HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Submissions will be accepted until June 10, 2014. In order for your entry to be submitted and reviewed by our judges, all entries must be: ● Submitted directly to Fire Chief Joe Pacheco vvfd@district.vanderhoof.ca ● Submitted in their original digital source file and ● Submitted as a high resolution .pdf, jpeg or png with 150 dpi or higher and dimensions of at least 3600 pixels by 3600 pixels. PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the following categories: ● Kids 6-12 ● Youth 13-18 ● Adults $50 for second finalist in each category $100 for first finalists in each category $200 for overall contest winner
rapp.bc.ca Quick facts: * It’s important that you know what to do when you encounter wildlife such as bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves in urban areas. Do not provide food to wildlife. Remain calm and never approach the animal. Always keep the animal in front of you (never turn your back) and back away slowly (never run). Keep children and pets close or pick them up. If possible, bring children and pets indoors. * If the animal appears interested in you or approaches: Make yourself look as large as possible by waving your arms above your head. Make loud noises, shout at the animal in a loud, ag-
gressive voice or bang pots and pans and throw objects like rocks and sticks. * Under the Wildlife Act, conservation officers can issue a $230 ticket or notice for a court appearance to residents who do not secure attractants. Residents who leave out items that attract dangerous wildlife could also be issued a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order. Failure to comply with an order carries a $575 fine. * Relocating wildlife is neither viable nor a long-term solution to managing these kinds of conflicts. When wildlife is relocated, it most often returns to conflict situations, or it does not survive as it has to compete with already established populations. * In 2013-14, the Conservation Officer Service received 28,063 calls regarding humanwildlife conflicts. Of those calls, 16,180 involved human-bear conflicts.
RCMP Report On April 24, 2014, Vanderhoof RCMP received a complaint from Kal Tire stating that sometime between April 22 and April 24, someone cut a lock on the back compound gate and stole approximately $1,000 of tires. At this point there are no witnesses to the event. If anyone has any information in regards to this event or seen anything suspicious between April 22-24, at or near Kal Tire, please call Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.
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Electricity need key to Site C decision An environmental review of BC Hydro’s proposed third dam on the Peace River concludes it offers a long-term source of inexpensive electricity to meet future needs, but panelists are unconvinced that construction needs to start next year. The joint federal-provincial panel released its report Thursday on Site C, a $7.9 billion project that has been considered for 30 years. Its report describes significant impacts to fish habitat, wetlands and aboriginal hunting and trapping territories, and recommends the B.C. government consider alternatives for clean energy including large-scale geothermal that BC Hydro is currently not allowed to build. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the federal and provincial governments will study the 450page report and decide by this fall whether to issue the required permits. If they are approved, a final investment decision is expected by the end of 2014, with a decade of construction to begin in January 2015. Bennett noted that the panel did not factor in extra demand for electricity for liquefied natural gas development in northern B.C., because major producers intend to power their LNG processing plants with natural gas. Bennett said LNG producers will need sub-
stantial electricity for their operations, beyond the main machinery for chilling and compressing gas. A smaller LNG plant proposed for the Woodfibre pulp mill site near Squamish would use all-electric processing, and it alone would add substantially to BC Hydro’s industrial load, he said. “We know the demand for power is growing,” Bennett said. “Our population is set to increase by 1.1 million people over the next 20 years, our economy is growing, people are using more devices and there are new uses for electricity like shore power [for ships in port] and electric vehicles.” NDP leader John Horgan termed the government’s construction plan “reckless and irresponsible,” adding billions to BC Hydro’s debt at a time when ratepayers are looking at 28% rate increases in the next five years. Horgan said the uncertainties about load forecasting and costs should be referred to the B.C. Utilities Commission, but Bennett said that is unlikely to happen. Aboriginal people in the Peace region say Treaty 8 guarantees them the right to hunt, trap and
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An Updated Clean Fifteen Last week we talked about the foods that may be the worst for pesticide residues and other chemicals, which is why we recommend buying those organic, and washing well, or peeling before eating. Remember that the clean fifteen are the least likely to have pesticide residues on them, which lessens your likelihood on ingesting them. Remember that buying locally is usually the best, as you can talk to the growers and get to know your neighbours. · Avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, sweet peas (frozen), onions, asparagus, mangoes, papayas, kiwi, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower, sweet potatoes You may notice that most of these require peeling either way. That extra layer of protection really does benefit your consumption of fruits and veggies. Pesticides can have many different effects on your health, some accumulate and over time is when you’ll notice changes in health. Also keep in mind that though the use of some chemicals and pesticides are enforced in Canada and the U.S, this is not always the case in other countries where foods are imported from. Be healthy, be safe.
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Diluted bitumen too dangerous at sea Editor, In a letter to this paper Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths. He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline. What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing. It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink. Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again? Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for BC. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers. A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50%, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline? David Black Kitimat Clean, Black Press 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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Transport system can handle diluted bitumen Editor, Re: Columns by David Black, ‘The greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime’ (April 22) and ‘The Kitimat refinery proposal: safe pipelines, light fuels and B.C. jobs’ (April 28). Continued safe marine and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in everybody’s interest so Canadians can realize value for resources and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefits. No one wants a spill of any product at any time. The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure producers, transportation companies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage products safely and make the best plans possible for response, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident. Black’s articles incorrectly suggested the Canadian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refinery project and that transporting diluted bitumen is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties. Fact is, oil producers are seeking increased access to existing and new markets – in Canada, the United States and internationally – to satisfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are worthy of study. And diluted bitumen – oil sands bitumen diluted with natural gas liquids that allow it to flow – is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil. Chemically, there’s nothing about diluted bitumen the transportation system cannot be prepared
to manage. Whether it moves by pipelines or tankers, diluted bitumen meets all the same specifications and behaves the same as other crude oils. Oil floats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10 degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 20-22 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water, eventually “weathers” and can be driven below the surface by waves or currents. Diluted bitumen behaves the same way. There have been several scientific studies completed on diluted bitumen. Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen floats on salt water – even after evaporation and exposure to light. The study was commissioned by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada as part of the government’s plan to implement a world-class prevention, preparedness and response regime for marine transportation. Results of the study will be used to inform spill responders and help guide more research. Our industry is focused on responsible development of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency on our safety and environmental performance, based on sound science. As producers, we transport oil with care and attention at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner. Greg Stringham Vice President, Markets and Oil Sands Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Calgary
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I would like to thank all the people who were so kind and helpful in our time of need. Special mention goes to Gladys Mitchell, Colleen Erickson, Ernie John James, Gina Mason, Amber Teed, Leanne Gouliger and June Moise. I thank you from my heart. Ken Reddecopp
Project funding On May 5th, NKDF Chair Wayne Salewski presented cheques to the District of Vanderhoof for two projects recently approved for funding. The two projects are: Hotel Vaulation Study: The first installment, in the amount of $5000.00 for the Hotel Valuation Study was presented. The Hotel Vaulation Study project was approved for a total grant from NKDF in the amount of $10,000.00. With this funding the District of Vanderhoof will complete a feasibility study to determine the economic viablity of new hotel development in Vanderhoof. Alternative Capital Funding Strategy: The first installment, in the amount of $7,500.00 for the Alternative Capital Funding Strategy was presented. The Alter-
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FUNDRAISER Pictured Left to Right: Councillor Kevin Moutray, Councillor Darren Carpenter, NKDF Chair Wayne Salewski and Councillor Ken Young native Capital Funding Strategy project was approved for a total grant from NKDF in the amount of $15,000.00. The goal of this
project is to provide a report that identifies alternative capital funding sources to move forward with capital projects identified by the
town of Vanderhoof including, a new campus for the College of New Caledonia, a Community Centre and an aquatic centre.
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Caryn Kindt playing Miss Flannery. Photos on pages 7, 9 and 17 submitted by Sylva Byron
The curtain has come down on another spring musical presented by the Nechako Valley Senior Secondary drama department. Enthusiastic audiences enjoyed the rollicking musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie - Jr.” on May 1,2,3 and 8, 9,10 in the NVSS small auditorium. Set in roaring 20’s New York City, Sarah Ebert plays the title character fleeing small town life to seek her fortune in the big city. A “Thoroughly Modern” woman, Millie is armed with a strategy to find a wealthy employer to charm and ultimately marry. Millie’s plans go hilariously awry taking twists and turns as Ebert and the cast sing, dance and tongue-twist their way through the energetic tale. Backing the actors was a talented and dedicated production crew taking care of costumes, lighting, sound, props, sets, hair, make-up and more assisted by many supportive school staff, parents and businesses. Making his NVSS
directorial debut Mark Durupt of Northside Christian School, was delighted with the opportunity too work with this group, and to share the experience with his family who also took part. When asked “What has been the highlight of your experience directing this show?” Durupt responds “It has been so exciting to watch cast and crew members spend hours of hard work on each piece of the puzzle, like a challenging jazz solo, Continued on page 9
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CNC research project turns wood stove heat to electricity Allan Wishart Prince George Free Press It’s the middle of winter. You’ve just skied into your remote cabin, back in the wilderness, far away from ‘civilization’. You take off your pack, go inside, get a good fire going in the woodstove, then got to bed for a well-deserevd sleep. You get up the next morning, flip on the lights and fire up the coffee machine. Wait a minute. You’re out in the middle of nowhere, and you can casually flip on lights and a coffee machine? That’s the way Oro Barton sees things happening in the possibly near future. Barton is a researcher with the Applied Research and Innovation Department at the College of New Caledonia, and his most recent project was producing electricity from the heat of a wood stove. On Wednesday, he and power engineering co-ordinator Stephen Davis demonstrated the first results. “We had to get special permission from the city to hook up this stove inside city limits,” Barton explained. “It’s non-compliant with regulations because of the modifications we’ve made.” He said the research was funded by a grant from the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition. “In many way, we feel this is a better
source of energy than solar panels.” he said. “You can control how much wood you use and how much energy you get.” Davis said it was also a case of taking something you were using already and getting extra benefits out of it. “A lot of times in winter, you’ll be running the stove 24-7 for heat the building, but you don’t need power all the time. This system would let you store that power in a generator for when you need it.” Barton and Davis got the fire going in the stove and, within a few minutes, a light came on, powered by the energy produced by the fire. “We’re also going to be able to now start powering up this generator,” Barton said. “We’ve already put some power into it, because it does take a while to power up, and we wanted to have it available for this demonstration.” He plugged in another set of lights, which he said were the kind normally used in greenhouses to provide light for the plants outside of daylight hours. “This is the main function we were asked to look at,” he said. “Could we produce enough power from the stove to provide a couple of extra hours of light a day for greenhouses?” Having produced a working prototype, he said they were ready to move onto the next step.
CNC researcher Oro Barton, right, explains how a wood stove can be used to power lights and a generator. Power engineering co-ordinator Stephen Davis, Barton said, did most of the building of the equipment. Allan WISHART/Free Press “The first phase is inventing the technology. That was already done before we started. The second phase is making it work, which is what we
have been doing. “The third phase, the next one, is to deploy the technology for people to use.” CNC researchers are now
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Why pay for bottled water when fresh, clean water is at your fingertips? Bruce Gaunt Submitted It was Drinking Water Awareness Week on May 4-10, 2014, a chance to raise awareness of the value of our water, the need to protect and conserve it, and those who are involved in delivering it to us. Water plays a critical role in our daily lives and quality of life. When you turn on your tap and clean water flows, do you know how it got there? People use water every day to meet daily needs from cooking to bathing and drinking. Access to public water that is safe and reliable is crucial to a community’s
health and prosperity. Most of us don’t think about how drinking water systems work. We count on water to flow uninterrupted, whenever we want it for as long as we want. We expect it is safe to drink and never give a second thought about its quality. Did you know? It takes natural, human and financial resources, as well as physical, chemical and biological processes, to bring safe water to your home. Those who operate our water systems work hard to ensure that our water is safe to drink and the equipment and pipes used to deliver it are clean
and in top shape. They commit themselves to current training to stay on top of changing technology. Safe drinking water at every tap defines Canada and from developing nations. Many developing countries do not have tap water that is safe to drink or to wash or prepare food. Their supply can be interrupted for long periods and without warning. Amounts and pressure may not maintain public sanitation and there may not be enough for fire protection. In some places, water must be hauled by jug from a central pipe or well. In fact, others may need to haul water from polluted rivers and streams.
When we remember examples like this, we realize how much we take this valuable resource for granted. We use large amounts, up to 350 litres per person per day, and we tend to be wasteful. We wash our cars and leave the water running, spray our driveways, water our lawns and, in spring, even melt old snow. Yet, safe drinking water from the tap is one of the primary reasons our country enjoys good health overall. Have you taken time to think about the water coming from your taps? Learn more about our drinking water supply by visiting eh.northernhealth.ca
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie - Jr.” Continued on page 9 an original Gilbert and Sullivan patter song, an Al Jolsen style routine, or even choreography with tippy rolling desks, and then perform all of the parts together, almost effortlessly, night after night! The way they have been able to transport me straight to
1920’s New York, and make me burst into spontaneous cheering and genuinely laugh to tears EVERY NIGHT, has really been a highlight for me!” “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is just one more example the passion of theatre enthusiasts in our community.
Reading the program it is interesting to note that many of the young cast and crewmembers are relative veterans having participated in an astounding number of performances often starting early in elementary school and with the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre. Sarah Ebert as Millie.
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“I look at Northern Gateway and see a project that will build families and communities for generations. That’s what I’m most proud of.” - Catherine Pennington, Senior Manager, Community Benefits & Sustainability
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IT ALL ADDS UP TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In Catherine’s experience, removing barriers to employment has a huge impact – not just on individual job seekers, but on their communities as well. When you connect someone to a job, you also build individual and social pride, enhanced connections, dignity and ultimately, stronger sustainable communities. “As a trained social worker with experience in community development, I have found it very rewarding to work in Industry. You have the opportunity to create really meaningful outcomes that are mutually beneficial. Our model of shared responsibility for working with communities is unique and is being emulated by other companies.”
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National Road Safety Week: Put the Odds on Your Side All kinds of people use roads to get where they need to be, but a lot of them don’t have seatbelts, air bags or several hundreds of pounds of metal keeping them safe. This National Road Safety Week, May 13 – 19, the Canada Safety Council is aiming to raise awareness that vulnerable road users make up a disproportionate amount of traffic collisions and deaths, most of which are entirely avoidable. In 2011, the most recent year where data is available, vulnerable road users accounted for more than a quarter of traffic fatalities according to Transport Canada. Pedestrians accounted for about 16 per cent of that number, while the other 11 per cent was split between bicyclists (2.6 per cent) and motor-
cyclists (8.4 per cent.) Responsibility lies with both the vulnerable road user and the motorist in ensuring their mutual safety. Vulnerable road users have to be aware of their surroundings at all times, taking extra care to follow the rules of the road. Pedestrians should cross the road only at designated crosswalks and intersections only when the way is clear. Breakdowns of incident causes are only available between 2004 and 2008, but the statistics show that more than 60 per cent of fatal traffic crashes involving pedestrians happened while they were crossing a road. Of these deaths, only 10 per cent came when the pedestrian had the right of way to cross at an intersection.
A disproportionately high number of collisions among cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists alike happened due to a lack of visibility or at night. Wearing bright colours, retro-reflective bands and lighting, if necessary, could help make sure they see and is seen. Responsibility also falls on drivers and their reactions. One recurring problem is distracted driving, specifically as it relates to smartphone use and texting. Vulnerable road users are already harder to see than the average vehicle, but a divided attention span from the driver only amplifies the problem and shaves seconds off the driver’s reaction time. Texting while driving makes a crash or
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Driving Tips for Summer Trips More fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than at any other time of year, including the winter holiday season. Alcohol, fatigue and aggressive driving are often implicated in these tragedies. Whether you’re out for a day trip, travelling to the cottage or on a cross-country holiday, the Canada Safety Council urges all Canadians to put safety first when you set out on your summer travels. Prepare your vehicle Before leaving on vacation, have your vehicle checked to make sure everything is working properly. Repair or replace worn parts to avoid the worry and time-consuming costly repairs that could ruin your trip. Check fluid levels and tire pressure. Make sure all lights work, including signal lights. Keep your passengers safe Make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up properly at all times. Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to keep yourself and your passengers safe while on the road. If you are travelling with young children, make sure to make regular stops. Bring plenty of items to keep them oc-
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cupied. Special travel games and songs also help. Drive defensively Drive at a safe speed. Speeding increases the likelihood and severity of a crash. The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time the driver has to react to a hazard, and for other road users to react to that vehicle. A speeding vehicle requires more time and distance to stop. Leave plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead. Apply the three second rule so you can see around the car ahead and plan a manoeuvre to avoid potential dangers, add more time if you have a heavier vehicle, and in poor weather conditions. The Canada Safety Council estimates that 85 per cent of collisions are preventable. But simply being in the right will not save you from injury or death. You must be prepared for the unsafe actions of other motorists or for poor driving conditions. Obey all signs and signals, including speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs and railway crossings. If you drive with a wireless phone, avoid unnecessary calls and always make the driving task your top priority.
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Absolutely never drink and drive. Stay alert Canadians often travel long distances when they go on vacation. This creates a temptation to keep driving for extended periods even when tired. On top of this, routes can be quite monotonous, another factor that can make a driver sleepy. Get a good sleep before leaving on a long trip. Fatigue is a form of impairment; so don’t give in to that temptation to push on. If you started early, stop early. Rest stops are important. A break keeps the driver alert by promoting blood circulation, makes the trip more pleasant for passengers and lets the vehicle cool down. Carrying a heavy load or towing a trailer Before you tow a trailer or haul a load, make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for the job. Check your owner’s manual or if in doubt contact your vehicle dealer. Check that your rear view mirrors give a clear view of the road behind. Driving a heavily loaded car or towing a trailer means you need more space to stop or pass. Leave plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead. Keep your distance – at least three seconds for each six metres (20 ft.) of vehicle length. For conditions that are less than ideal, increase the following distance. If cars cut in front of you, drop back to keep your separation. When traveling slower than the flow of traffic, be courteous. Pull over where possible to let faster vehicles pass. Share the road With the warmer weather, comes the prevalence of vulnerable roads users. Motorists must be cautious of cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. Always be on the lookout for and yield to vulnerable road users, even if they don’t have the right-of-way. Summer also brings increased construction on our roads and highways. Be prepared to stop or slow down in construction zones.
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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH
Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory
Call Pam at 250-567-9258
The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street
NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)
(Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)
250-567-4960
For more information call
Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:00 am
567-3107
www.thegospelchapel.ca
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
Making Jesus known
VANderhOOf puBLic LiBrAry... presents Norden the Magician, Saturday, May 24th, 10am at the Library. Fun for all ages. Everyone welcome. *** fuNdrAiser...to raise money for the Family Day & Collective Awareness Walk on Sept 13, at Riverside Park. The fundraiser will take place July 19 at the Reid Pub. More info call 250-567-7427 or email dleslie53@live.ca. *** 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.
Prince George Airport Authority President and CEO, John Gibson and Base Manager, WestJet Prince George, Edwina Killick kick off WestJet’s daily service to Calgary. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** The NOrThside WOmeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’hOOf hOspice sOcieTy... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** The fOOd BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BAdmiNTON AT fLess Gym... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The VANderhOOf cANcer suppOrT GrOup...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** eNdAKO hALL sOcieTy...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The yeLLOWheAd drAfT hOrse AssOciATiON...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second 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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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. DNT Contracting - Experienced Buncher Operator and Loader Operator Vanderhoof, Fort St. James Area Contact Dave or Clint 250-567-0695 or 250-570-1605 Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
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STONES BAY HOLDINGS LTD. Requires immediately, the following FULL-TIME position: Highway Long Log Truck Drivers Hauling to Plateau in Vanderhoof
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Two, Full-time Seasonal Drivers in Burns Lake for hauling gravel, cement powder and / or concrete.
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The KDL Group is currently looking for Log Truck Drivers and Independent Owner Operator Logging Trucks in its Fort St. James and Mackenzie operating areas. Trucks are required for the 2014 season with deliveries into Fort St James, Vanderhoof, Prince George and Mackenzie. There is a need for long loggers, short loggers and off highway hayracks.
Please Contact: Jeff Holland by Phone (1)-250-996-4013 or email admin@kdlgroup.net visit us at www.kdlgroup.net
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OFFICE ADMIN/BOOKKEEPER Dalchako Timber Ltd. seeks F/T Office Admin: Mon-Fri. Must be proficient in Sage 50 and MS Office - Logger’s Edge an asset. Duties inc Payroll, A/P, A/R and managing small office. Benefit pkg. Inquiries/rÊsumÊs to: dalchako@xplornet.ca Fax: 250-567-9589 Box 103, Vanderhoof, V0J 3A0
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Roadside Mowing - 2013 Project : 2014-04
The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for: Roadside Mowing – Various Locations Quotation Documents will be available during normal business hours at:
This Request for Quotations is scheduled to close:
250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080
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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
Townhouses
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Commercial/ Industrial Property
5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
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For Rent Small one bedroom house in town, no pets, reference a must, quiet persons only need apply. $650/month, rent includes heat & lights. Phone: 250-567-9759 and leave a message.
800-663-9203
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Quotations received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted.
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Together, we’ve built Canada. Together, we’ll build Gateway.
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When working people benefit, Canada benefits. That’s why we support Northern Gateway. Canada’s trade unions have always fought to ensure working people and their families benefit from economic growth. That’s why the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada and four national unions—representing the most experienced construction workforce anywhere in the world—are proud to support the Northern Gateway Pipeline.
The Memorandum Of Understanding our unions signed with Northern Gateway ensures the project is built to the highest possible environmental and safety standards. It supports Northern Gateway’s commitment to jobs and lasting social benefits for Aboriginal communities. And it helps ensure new training opportunities for young people— opportunities that will last them a lifetime.
Northern Gateway is a nation-building project that has the potential to secure long-term energy and economic security for the next 100 years. But only—and this is critical—if it is built right and for the benefit of average families and the communities in which we live.
As trade union members, we place a high value on protecting our natural environment. We have been building pipelines for over 60 years and know what it takes to protect the environment we all value. The Joint Review Panel process was
Rob Kinsey United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada
Lionel Railton International Union of Operating Engineers
Neil Lane Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
the most comprehensive environmental review for an oil pipeline Canada has ever seen, and its recommendation found that we can build Northern Gateway while still protecting our environment. For these reasons, our trade unions— and the 300,000 Canadian working men and women we represent—believe Northern Gateway is the right choice for Canadian workers and their families. When working people and their communities benefit—as they do with Northern Gateway—then we all benefit with a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous country for every Canadian.
Roy Finley International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Greg Harris Laborers’ International Union of North America