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McLeod Grandparent Buddies Riverside Place residents and Danielle Stier’s grade 3/4 students from WL McLeod School in front of the garden mural they painted at Riverside Place with the program “Growing Innovation: the Grandparents Project.” This project in Vanderhoof investigates buddying between grade 3 students and seniors in terms of empathy, kindness, caring, and respect and acceptance of differences.

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Pathologist says Leslie could not have killed herself A forensic pathologist testified Wednesday that Loren Donn Leslie, 15, died from a combination of blood loss and brain injury as a result of “blows to the side of the head and a [deep] puncture wound to the neck.” Under direct questioning from Crown prosecutor Joseph Temple, Dr. John Stefanelli of Kamloops said “that central puncture wound went deep.” Indeed, it caused damage to the voice box (larynx) and although no major neck vessels such as carotoid arteries were involved, other small arteries and veins were, he said. “It was a serious wound that caused a significant amount of bleeding.” He told the 14-person B.C. Supreme Court jury: “With medical attention, the [neck] wound would have been survivable … without medical attention (or applying pressure) it would have been fatal.” The pathologist described, in detail, injuries shown in photographs taken during the Dec. 2, 2010 autopsy including those to Leslie’s hands, which Stefanelli said were consistent with defensive wounds, several cuts and bruises, bro-

ken nose bone – she’d been “struck quite hard on the front of her face, at least once,” he said. Further, Leslie had swollen and broken fingers on her left hand which appeared to have been “stomped on.” Leslie’s body was found off Hwy. 27 November 27, 2010. Cody Legebokoff, now 24, is standing trial in Prince George charged with killing Leslie as well as three other area women, Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Maas and Natasha Montgomery. Testifying on Day 8 of the trial, Stefanelli said that with respect to Leslie’s head wounds, he could not quantify the force used to inflict them. “It’s a significant amount of force, obviously,” he said. Looking at one photo, the pathologist shook his head, then explained he’d had to shave the right side of Leslie’s head in order to view and examine the extent of the wounds. His voice softened. “She had quite lovely … long hair – that’s why it’s not there,” he said. Towards the end of his questions, Temple asked Stefanelli

if he believed the injuries to Leslie could have been selfinflicted. “I don’t think that is possible,” the pathologist said. He noted that Leslie had at least three blows to the head which caused deep cuts – any one of which would have had incapacitating effects on her and rendering her unable to perform the other injuries found on her body “no matter in what order.” Given the puncture wounds and hand injuries [including fractures to her fingers] when you add those factors together, he said, “I don’t think she would have been capable of doing them to herself.” Cross-examination of Stefanelli is expected to begin Thursday morning. None of the allegations against Legebokoff have been proven in court. The trial began on June 2 and for the first few days at least saw national media and a full gallery in attendance. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett is presiding over the case which is expected to last six months or more.

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Burgers for Bricks Thank you to all who attended and participated in the June 6th 2014 Burgers for Bricks barbeque. All of you took part in a fundraiser to help build a school in Ecuador, giving children the opportunity for an education. A special thanks goes out to NVSS Student Council for their large contributions as well.

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Vanderhoof RCMP thanks the community The Vanderhoof RCMP would like to sincerely thank the many residents and businesses in our community and region that have stopped by to say thank you, left flowers and candles or sent well wishes and condolences in honour of our three fallen members and the two that were injured last week in Moncton, New Brunswick. “It is encouraging to see all the appreciation for the members within the community and support for the

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2014 COFI Scholarship Winners from North Central BC The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has given out $12,000 to 12 high school students ($1,000 each) who are attending post-secondary programs in BC in

2014-5 in professional, technical or trades studies leading to a career in the forest sector. Local student Blake Kingsley of Nechako Valley Secondary School will be

studying Mechanical Engineering at Okanagan College (Kelowna Campus), he received a scholarship during the grad ceremony last weekend.

New funding to support clean air In celebration of Clean Air Day, the B.C. government is renewing its commitment to fund successful air quality programs, protecting the health of British Columbians, local communities and the environment. The BC Lung Association has been awarded $200,000 to continue the popular Wood Stove Exchange Program. Since 2008, the B.C. government has partnered with the BC Lung Association to encourage British Columbians to replace their old wood stoves for new low-emission appliances. To date, the Province has

Men, this week’s for you!

On June 3, the new Canadian Men’s Health Foundation was officially launched on Parliament Hill, with the mission to inspire Canadian men to live healthier lives. Along with that, their “Don’t Change Much” campaign was released, and June 9 – 15 has been declared as the first ever Canadian Men’s Health Week. This is another step in bringing much needed attention to the health issues affecting men and the challenges we face in accessing men with our current health services. Men’s health isn’t a new topic in northern B.C. In fact, we’ve been working to support better health for our northern men since 2010, using new and innovative ways to find and connect with them about health where they live, work, learn, play and are cared for. Our northern reality is that many of our men here live and work in more rural and remote locations, hold jobs related to industry (forestry, oil and natural gas), and work long hours and shift work – often away from the family home base. Northern Health’s men’s health program, unique for a Canadian health authority and launched in 2011, was born out of the recognition that northern B.C. men not only die sooner than northern women by almost 5 years, they also die more frequently of all causes including cancer, heart disease, alcohol, tobacco, injuries and suicides. B.C. men are twice as likely as women to be non-users of the health services and although

RCMP as a whole” stated Cpl Justin THIESSEN. “This is part of what makes Canada great, despite being a large Nation, we respond as a community. It is amazing how many times we have been stopped and the support has been very much appreciated and we give our heartfelt thank you” he added. Additional messages of condolences for the three members can be sent to:condolences_condoleances@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

northern B.C. makes up only 7% of the province’s population, we account for over a third of the workplace deaths, where 94% of those were men. In the last three years, the men’s health program has done a lot of work consulting with men in communities across the north and creating resources and services to meet their needs. Most notably, we have brought men’s health screening to community events and gatherings where the men are, engaged with research partners around men’s health in the workplace, run a number of promotional campaigns (the “MAN challenge”, MOvember, MANuary, FeBROary), provided grants for injury prevention/men’s health champions to do work in the community, created an interactive men’s health website (men.northernhealth.ca), developed the very popular MANual: a Men’s Health Survival Guide, and filmed a documentary called “Where are the Men?”. Looking forward, our work in men’s health has only just begun! We continue to grow and improve upon the services we offer to men in northern B.C., while sharing the importance of men’s health within the health care system, as well as in communities. We’re working to improve the health of men, because men matter! Let’s celebrate the great work being done and the efforts across Canada to bring men’s health issues to the forefront. Let’s get men talking about their health!

put $2.28 million towards the program, successfully replacing nearly 6,000 wood stoves. The Province is also boosting its efforts to raise awareness about climate change by awarding $100,000 to the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions (HASTe). An online resource and networking program, HASTe helps students, teachers, schools and communities take action to reduce school transportation emissions for the coming year. An additional $100,000 is being awarded to the BC Clean Air Research Fund (BC CLEAR), providing research grants to academic institutions, government organizations, First Nations and consulting organizations in support of strategic air qual-

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contractors in each Invasive Plant Management Area.” The NWIPC covers the area from June 9-15 was proclaimed as Inva- Valemount to Haida Gwaii and north to sive Species Week by the B.C. provin- the Yukon border, excluding the Peace Region. cial government. Invasive plant programs are deThe purpose of Invasive Species Week was to promote and raise aware- signed to identify areas where invasive ness of the economical and environ- plant species are growing rapidly conmental damage that invasive plants and tain and eradicate the area. The top three invasive plant species animals can cause communities. Since 2012 the provincial govern- in the Burns Lake area include mounment has provided the Invasive Species tain bluet, which is highly invasive and Council of B.C. $2.1 million to help displaces natural vegetation, common tansy, which may prevent aquatic be toxic to cattle species from enterand displaces ing B.C., as well as natural vegetation to support public and field scabiawareness proous, which comgrams. petes with forage Along with stands and native the $2.1 million pastures, causprovided to the ing decline in hay Invasive Species production. Council of B.C., The RDBN the provincial has a Landowner government, last Rebate Program month, announced where locals can that $1.6 million apply for a rebate in invasive plant on the extraction grants have been of invasive speawarded to 29 recies in their home gional districts, gardens. municipalities and This money is invasive species orset aside by the ganizations, which NWIPC for each includes the Remember. gional District of Common Tansy The applicants Bulkley-Nechako jurisdiction de(RDBN) That money is in an addition to the pends on the maximum amount that $809,000 that the Minister of Forests, they could be refunded for the cost. Burns Lake residents can receive up Lands and Natural Resource Operations has set aside for invasive plant to a $500 rebate if their application is control and management in 2014-2015. accepted. Along with concern over invasive The RDBN has its own Invasive Plant Management Program which is plant species the week targeted the eduadministered by the regional districts’ cation of harmful aquatic invasive species. Environmental Services Department. This focused mainly on the potential As well, the RDBN is a member of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council to transport these species by recreation(NWIPC), which since 2005 has been al boaters. The Invasive Species Council of conducted using a ‘single agency apB.C. programs, such as the ‘Clean, proach.’ “Invasive plant control has been Drain, Dry’ program target the educaconducted using a ‘single agency ap- tion of recreational boaters. This program encourages boaters to proach’ various organizations, including the Regional District of Bulkley- clean, drain and dry equipment, boats, Nechako, various municipalities, motors, trailers, bait buckets and pets of Ministry of Transportation and Infra- aquatic debris before leaving a lake or structure, Ministry of Forests, Lands body of water. Those who fail to do so face stiff and Natural Resource Operations, BC Hydro and others, contribute funding to penalties. In 2012, an amendment to the alien the NWIPC,” Carolynn Lane, Sustainspecies regulations ensures that boaters ability Assistant for the RDBN said. “The contributed monies are man- clean all boats or related equipment to aged using a partnership delivery mod- prevent the spread of species, such as el to achieve on the ground control of quagga mussels. Those who fail to do so face fines of invasive plants on each jurisdiction, as well as public awareness, inventory, up to $100,000. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natand assessments. On the ground treatments and inventory are conducted by ural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson encourages British Columbians to Steven Maisey Lakes District News

A donation was made last week of $50,000 from Coastal Gaslink pipeline project for the Elders of the Residential Park at Saik’uz First Nation. Pictured are: Jackie Thomas, Lands and Resources Manager of Saikuz First Nation, Brittannia Harold of Coastal Gaslink presenting the cheque to Faith Thomas, Education and Training department and looking on far right is Maureen Thomas, Elders and Wellness Coordinator. Photo submitted

educate themselves about these species. “During Invasive Species Week, I encourage British Columbians to learn more about these damaging plants and animals and actions that anyone can take to limit their spread,” Thomson said, “I encourage citizens to use the Report-A-Weed app, and I encourage boat owners to ensure they ‘clean, drain and dry’ their boats before launching in B.C.’s lakes and rivers.” In 2012, Burns Lake had a clean station for boats that was part of a pilot program. The station is no longer there as the focus has shift-

ed more towards the education of local boaters to the harms of invasive species. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako encourages anyone that sees invasive plants to call the Northwest Invasive Plant Council’s hotline at 1-866-44WEEDS(93337). Boaters can learn more about the Invasive Species Council of B.C.’s ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ program at www.bcinvasives.ca/programs/aquatics.

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Soccer tournament Saturday, June 7th, the Vanderhoof Youth Soccer Association hosted their annual soccer tournement. 36 teams from Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, and Fort St. James enjoyed the beautiful day. Photos by Carrie Smith

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Funding supports prostate cancer patients to help better manage their care The Province is providing $1 million to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to support men’s health through the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program, which offers support to prostate cancer patients and their partners for physical and emotional side effects of the disease. “The good news is that the average life expectancy of men diagnosed with prostate cancer has increased significantly in the past three decades,” said Health Minister Terry Lake who made the announcement at the official launch of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation in Ottawa. “But battling the disease takes a tremendous toll on patients and their families. This program will help them access support and services that will help improve their quality of life and guide them through the

process of managing their care.” The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program is being developed by the Vancouver Prostate Centre and will include up to ten modules that, once completed, will be distributed to centres throughout the province in order to benefit the greatest number of men and families. The goals of the program include support for treatment decision, improved quality of life, reducing cost per patient and improving long-term health outcomes for patients. “We have come a long way in the treatment of prostate cancer with more men getting diagnosed early and living longer than ever before,” said Dr. Larry Goldenberg, director of development and supportive care at the Vancouver Prostate Centre and founder and chairman

of the board of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Dr. Larry Goldenberg. “With more patients living longer, we now have a greater responsibility to help them and their families’ access services and information that will ensure they are living cancer-free for longer.” This funding provides more support for men’s health in British Columbia. In April, 2013, the Ministry of Health announced $5 million to help develop research and health promotion that supports the well-being of men and their families. The Vancouver Prostate Centre is a world-class cancer facility and a national centre of excellence providing clinical care for thousands of men in British Columbia. The combination of a large patient clinic and research facility make them the

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Media mogul David Black receives honorary degree from IVic David Black’s convocation speech... Chancellor (Murray Farmer), President (Jamie Cassels), Graduating Scholars, to whom I offer my congratulations, Faculty, family and friends... Today is a great day for me. The doctorate is a wonderful honour from a University I have watched grow and flourish into a world-ranked institution. It is also embarrassing because I don’t feel my work is completed yet. Nevertheless, I would like to pass on to the graduating class some lessons I have learned thus far in my career in the hopes they may be of some use. My story is not complex. I received an Engineering degree from UBC and an MBA from Ivey in London. In 1975 I started my own business by buying a small weekly newspaper in Williams Lake. Over the years with the help of a terrific wife, a father who mentored me, and the hard work of a great many employees, we have grown to 200 publications with revenues of half a billion dollars. I had no plan in 1975 to grow the business like this. My only thought was to publish the best paper I could. I worked long hours because we were in debt and we had a growing family. Over time I came to be an expert in every phase of the business. Because of that I fell in love with publishing. My first career lesson for you then, is just show up. If you are like I was at your age you have no idea what career will appeal to you. You don’t have to know. Just dive into something. Work hard. The more skill you develop the more you will enjoy the work. You will know when or if it is time to move on to something else. I mentioned my wife and father and what a help they were to me. My second piece of advice is to surround yourself with bright people, both as workmates and friends. Listen to them and help them in return. With my four children on our companies’ Boards of Directors and an excellent management team in place I thought, now that I am over 65, I would be easing back somewhat, enjoying more sailing, and babysitting grandchildren. My only real career regret was that I hadn’t had a chance to practice any engineering. It’s funny how life unfolds. Instead, over the last two years I have embarked on one of the biggest engineering projects in Canada’s history and I am working harder than ever. When not working on Black Press I am

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Black Press chairman David Black receives his honorary degree from the University of Victoria. consumed by trying to build a BC oil refinery, pipeline and tanker fleet at a total cost of $32 billion. So my third career message for you is that you cannot know your future. By all means plan. But don’t assume things will go as expected. I will tell you a little about the refinery project because it leads to my final and most important piece of advice. The project is called Kitimat Clean. The refinery will convert Alberta’s bitumen to gasoline and diesel, products which float and evaporate if there is a spill at sea. Bitumen acts differently. If it is spilled off our coast it will sink and we won’t be able to recover it. It will also blanket the intertidal zone and we won’t be able to remove it. The damage could last for hundreds of years. I got into this project to help ensure this doesn’t happen. A world-scale refinery has other great advantages for us all: it will create 10,000 new permanent jobs in BC and it will generate billions of dollars of new taxes annually for government coffers.

My children and I are concerned about the environment like most of you are, so we decided to spend an extra $3 billion to build the refinery with new Canadian technology, cutting CO2 emissions by 5 million tonnes per year. This is equivalent to avoiding the annual emissions of 1.2 million cars. The refinery will be so clean it will more than compensate for the extra CO2 emissions in the oilsands. Clearly we need to ratchet down our use of fossil fuels. But that does not influence whether to build a refinery in Canada. Asia needs more refined fuel every year. If we don’t build the refinery in Canada it will be built in Asia. By shipping our bitumen to Asia for refining, we not only put the ocean at risk and lose the enormous value-add benefits, the planet will end up with twice the CO2 emissions. Unfortunately for a variety of reasons our big oil companies are not interested in a new Canadian refinery. The president of one of our largest oil companies told me that

he agrees it is viable to refine bitumen in Canada, and that it is nation building at its best, but that no oil company in Alberta will do it. In fact some oppose it. So it came down to this. If I thought it important enough, I would have to spearhead it. That is what I am doing. I hope by setting high standards we can show the way forward for responsible management of Canada’s bitumen from an economic and an environmental point of view. My final message to you today is simple. When your big challenge or opportunity arises do the same. Do it better. When you know something is wrong step up. Take a risk. Challenge tradition and fight vested interests. Use your education, experience and networks in a positive way to benefit yourself and your family of course, but whenever you can always try to improve the the world around you as well. The satisfaction that gives you will fulfill you. Go to it graduates and best wishes for the future.

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Premier, Aboriginal leaders partner to end violence against Aboriginal women and girls shared accountabilities.” said Rustad. “Government doesn’t work in a vacuum, and this MOU proves that collaboration and partnership is the right path towards a safer future for Aboriginal women and girls.” “The extraordinary women who make up the Minister’s Advisory Council have done important work over the past few years and it has been an honour to be part of such a dedicated group,” said Wendy Grant John, chair of MACAW. “The signing of this MOU is the culmination of one piece of that work and I would like to thank everyone involved for helping bring us to this day.” The work of MACAW and the MOU ties into the provincial government’s throne speech commitment to create a long-term, comprehensive strategy to move towards a violence-free B.C. so that all women, including Aboriginal and vulnerable women, have the supports they need to prevent violence, to escape from violent situations and to recover if they have been victims of crime. As part of ongoing work with the council, the Province is providing $400,000 to the Giving Voice initiative, which aims to help Aboriginal communities speak out and take action on the issue of violence against women and girls. This funding is in addition to the $120,000 provided to the project in 2013/14.

“It is unacceptable that in this day and age, violence against women and girls, and in particular Aboriginal women and girls, is so prolific in our society. Unfortunately statistics don’t lie, they clearly indicate that Aboriginal women and girls in Canada have a significantly higher risk of being the subject of violence,” said Cheryl Casimer, member of the First Nations Summit political executive. “This MOU represents a much needed collaborative effort for First Nations, Métis and the provincial government to come together and take concrete actions on stopping violence against Aboriginal women and girls.” “It is my hope that this MOU demonstrates an intent to work together to address the root causes of violence against Aboriginal women and girls - poverty, inequality, and marginalization - symptomatic of a far greater social malaise that can only be addressed through true reconciliation and dealing with the underlying reality of the devastating colonial legacy,” said BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould. “Societies are judged by how well they treat their most vulnerable and we are no different. We can and must do better.” “We must support any and all measures designed to protect Indigenous women and girls from

Police search for suspect following armed robbery The Prince George RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating the person responsible for an Armed Robbery in the City. On June 14th 2014 at approximately 1:30 PM, the Prince George Detachment received a report of an Armed Robbery at a local financial institution located on the 800 block of Victoria Street in Prince George. A non-white adult male entered the financial institution and brandished a knife. Staff cooperated and the culprit fled on foot, south bound on Victoria Street

with a small amount of cash. No one was hurt. Multiple officers including a Police Service Dog attended the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as: • Non-white male • 175 cm (5’9”) with a slim to medium build • Wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, black hoodie, blue jeans, and runners If you have any information about this serious Criminal offence or the person respon-

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abuse, violence and exploitation. To be completely effective and successful, we must seek to include all voices, groups and parties impacted by this national tragedy”, said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the UBCIC. “Violence against our women and girls is a deplorable and a cowardly act and must not be tolerated,” said Métis Nation British Columbia president Bruce Dumont. “We must continue to

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Premier Christy Clark and Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad joined Aboriginal leaders Friday to sign a memorandum of understanding that confirms their shared commitment to end violence against Aboriginal women and girls. “We have a responsibility to create a world where all Aboriginal people can live without fear,” said Premier Clark. “I’d like to thank all the leaders and members of the Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women who have worked so tirelessly to take this step forward today. This MOU demonstrates that government and Aboriginal organizations are working together to take positive actions to stop violence against Aboriginal women and girls wherever it occurs.” The MOU signing was hosted by the First Nations Summit, and the Premier and Rustad were joined by representatives of the Summit, BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and Métis Nation British Columbia, as well as members of the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation’s Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women (MACAW) and representatives of First Nations and Aboriginal organizations from throughout B.C. “Stopping violence against Aboriginal women and girls requires shared responsibility, with

educate our young men against their impulses and our women and girls to be empowered against men who wish to inflict violence and abuse against them so that this vicious cycle ends and our sons grow to be men who respect women. This memorandum of understanding is a very important milestone and show of solidarity between our nations to bring this issue into the light so our women and our girls no longer suffer in fear.”

Stress part 2 - How to Deal? What’s the deal with stress being such a big part of our lives? Has it always been this way? You would think living in the industrialized part of the world, with so many conveniences we should be the least stressed people out there. It doesn’t make sense to be so stressed does it? Yet it happens anyway, whether its money, work, school, family, friends, or that movie with that really bad ending causing you all that stress.. for some people just the color of their car is enough to cause them stress. So here is the plan. First, realize that most stress in life can be changed, if not the situation, you can change your outlook and yourself. Understand the situation as well as the part you and your mind play in it, in the long run this is what will help stress have less of a hold on you. If you can do something about what’s causing you stress, then DO IT, if you can’t then stress won’t help resolve the situation … so don’t stress… easier said than done for some! But other great ways to de-stress include: · Deep breathing · Meditation or prayer · Take time for yourself – perhaps a cup of herbal tea can help you de-stress · Eat well and your body will work for you · Get plenty of rest and sleep so your body isn’t already starting the day of tired · Exercise releases endorphins – makes you feel good · Visit the spa and get anything done, even getting a pedicure is enough to help you relax · Work in the garden, take up a hobby that relaxes you (if you find puzzle frustrating.. maybe a coloring book instead) Having a hobby you enjoy is important for more than just stress reduction, more about that in our next article. If you need more help in understanding how diet, exercise, herbs and other practices can help with stress feel free to book your appointment today

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~~FLESS Grads 2014~~ SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSURIES

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Liam Dewar FLESS Alumni Fraser Lake & District Historical Society Scholarship - Medical Rio Tinto Alcan Science and Technology Yellowhead Roads Scholar Kyrel Silva *Rio Tinto Alcan Smelter and Chemicals Ltd. Top Academic *Dennis Hiatt Mud Bog Society Scholarship *Loren Donn Leslie Award Scholarship Nick Carter Fraser Lake Medicine Center Pharmacy Scholarship *Steelworkers *Fraser Lake Fire Department Scholarship Fraser Lake Sawmills Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Eddie Rohlf Endako Mines Technical Scholarship Village of Fraser Lake District #91 Scholarship Michael Ray Regional District Area D Scholarship *Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Taylor deSousa Fraser Lake Community Health Centre Bursary Lindsay Santos Memorial Bursary FLESS Poelvoorde-Merrill Scholarship Paramedics of Fraser Lake Bursary Harris Family Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Andrea Houghton *Endako Mines Closed Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Taylor Raymond Rio Tinto Creative Arts FLESS Dry Grad 2013 Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Aiyana Ketlo Vanderhoof Co-op Fraser Lake Sawmills Scholarship Nechako Lakes Adminstrators’ Association Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Herbert Hummel Rio Tinto Trades Melo Family Bursary Morgan Litke Endako Mines Earth Science Scholarship Brooke Palfenier Fraser Lake Sawmills Scholarship Neilson Family Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Janelle Lapointe Nechako Teacher’s Union Open Scholarship District #91 Scholarship Chad McLean Mouse Mountain Parent Advisory Council Bursary Cougars Corner Cafeteria Bursary Natasha Thompson David Bunting Bursary FLESS Staff Bursary Canadian Union of Public Employees District Scholarship Derek Jezewsky Yellowhead Trades Jonathan Morris FLESS Alumni

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~~Northside Grads 2014~~ Graduation at Northside Christian School was held June 12, 2014. Those pupils graduating included: Clayton Unger, Luke Louis, Tristan Martens, Mathew Hawse, Travis Byers, Destinee Morin, Micaela Shenk, Rhianna Wiens, and Netanya Bublitz. During the ceremony awards were given to Netanya Bublitz who won the UNBC Scholars Award and Tristan Martens received an Award and Congratulations from the Dease Lake First Nations.

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~~NVSS Grads 2014~~ Taylor Burg and Desiree Thomas with escorts. Photo courtesy of Wallace Studios

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Jeff Nagel Black Press Premier Christy Clark is stepping aside from any decisions related to new oil refineries after the emergence of a new refinery proposal involving her ex-husband. Mark Marissen has been hired as vicepresident of Pacific Future Energy, which has announced plans to build an oil refinery in Prince Rupert. “I learned that this proposal was going to become something real last week,” Clark said, adding she then contacted the provincial conflict-of-interest commissioner for guidance. Pacific Future Energy is the latest company pursuing the idea of refining bitumen from the Alberta oil sands before it’s loaded onto tankers so there’s less risk to the marine environment waters in the event of a spill. Victoria businessman David Black, owner of Black Press newspapers, has spearheaded a similar refinery proposal, to be located between Kitimat and Terrace. Black’s Kitimat Clean plan could use bitumen coming from the Northern Gateway pipeline – if it’s built – or else it could aim to build a separate pipeline or use trains carrying oil by rail. Black continues to seek a $10-billion loan guarantee from the federal government to satisfy potential international investors. Pacific Future Energy said it plans a scaleable $10-billion refinery ranging from

200,000 barrels per day up to one million if required. Salmer Salameh, the executive chairman of Pacific Future and the head of a Mexican infrastructure conglomerate, called it “a unique opportunity to build the greenest refinery in the world.” The company announced its plan Tuesday and said it’s beginning pre-feasibility studies. It comes ahead of an imminent decision by the federal government on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project, which would carry bitumen to Kitimat for ex-

port by tanker. “It is my understanding that this proposal doesn’t depend or isn’t linked to any pipeline proposal,” Clark told reporters Tuesday. She will refer all government deliberations on any refinery proposal to Finance Minister Mike de Jong. The conflict-of-interest rules for MLAs do not specifically cover spouses, but say MLAs should recuse themselves if a situation is likely to lead to a perception they may personally benefit. NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth called

it the right decision. “It’s important that the premier is held to a higher standard,” he said. The B.C. Liberals 2013 election platform backed the concept of Black’s refinery plan and pledged to support its development. Black said he met last year with Pacific Future’s Mexican backers, who initially wanted to partner with him on the new refinery. But he said they were only interested if they got majority control, something Black rejected as against Canada’s interests and potentially leading to reduced environmental safeguards. “The good news to me is their interest validates our value-added concept for any doubters out there as to whether this is a good business proposition,” Black said. “Here’s somebody else who wants to do the same thing.” There have been no further talks on joining forces, he said. Black said he’s not concerned about provincial bias arising from Marissen’s role. “I’m not asking the province to pick a favourite or anything but I do hope they endorse the concept and provide funding for the concept so we can move ahead.” Black said he’s been told by federal officials that a loan guarantee from Ottawa is possible – but only if B.C. also backs it. “It comes down to whether the B.C. government is keen on championing this kind of project and has money for it.”

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UNBC to Host Dene Languages Conference The long-term future of the Dene Aboriginal language will be the topic of discussion at the annual Dene Languages Conference, being held for the first time at UNBC from June 18 to 20. The conference will bring together linguistic experts and Dene speakers from across North America, including keynote speaker Grand Chief Edward John of the Tl’azt’en Nation, a long-time activist for Aboriginal rights. First Nations language experts Dr. John Alderete of Simon Fraser University, Sharon Hargus from the University of Washington and Patrick Moore of University of British Columbia will also give presentations at the conference. The theme of this year’s Dene Languages Conference is “na whulna neghuni ulhtus,” which means “While our language is strong.” “The role of the conference is to provide information about the state of indigenous, and in particular

the Dene, language,” says Antonia Mills, a UNBC professor of First Nations Studies. “A lot of the elders who are fluent in the language are passing on, so this conference helps to understand what can be done to keep the language going and keep the languages alive.” One of the concepts to be discussed is the language nest: a preschool where children are immersed in their native language so they can start life with a base of knowledge in their language. There will also be a performance by the Lheidli T’enneh Khas t’an Drummers and a Dene language children’s singing group from Burns Lake. “It’s a good combination of activists from different communities who are presenting,” says Mills. “We’re really looking forward to hosting the conference. It will be a very important event to work on this topic of how to keep the Dene languages alive.”

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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 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

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LOCATION: David Hoy Elementary School HOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing. The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children reÀect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations. 4uali¿cations: • a certi¿cate, preferably a diploma in (arly Childhood (ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring. Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

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LOCATION: Burns Lake WOW Bus HOURS OF WORK: 4 hours per day, 2 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

LOCATION: Mouse Mountain Elementary School HOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children reÀect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

4uali¿cations: • a certi¿cate, preferably a diploma in (arly Childhood (ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

4uali¿cations: • a certi¿cate, preferably a diploma in (arly &hildhood (ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Babe Ruth Ball Diamond Infrastructure Removal The District of Vanderhoof invites Proposals for the complete removal and disposal of all concrete dugouts, fence, gates, poles and concrete used to anchor poles in the ground. All holes which are created by the removal of the infrastructure must be filled in with soil and made safe. This project may be of interest to individuals, groups or companies, but shall result in no cost to the District of Vanderhoof. Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 This Request for Proposals is scheduled to close:

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Date of Posting: June 2, 2014 Position: Full Time Feller Buncher Operator Operations based out of Vanderhoof, BC Salary: $26.00-$29.00 Hourly Benefits: Full benefits package upon reaching minimum hour requirements Phone: 250-567-5801 Contact: Ron Fawcett Fax: 250-567-5881 PO Box 96 250-567-7461 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Cell: Job Description: The feller-buncher operator runs a purpose-built machine with a long heel-boom arm and tree-cutting head, which is a self-propelled, off-road vehicle that moves through the forest to cut, fall and place whole trees into piles (bunches). The operator safely maneuvers on moderate to steep forest slopes and rough terrain to skillfully fall designated trees. Controls machine operation seated inside the machine’s cab, using a combination of joysticks, buttons, pedals and levers. Prior Experience: Minimum two years’ experience working as feller buncher operator; preference given to applicants with previous experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment.

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Rentals

Trades, Technical

Job Posting Feller Buncher Operator

$725 - $755

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080

Millwrights needed for full time/ permanent positions in Mackenzie’s newest Manufacturing facility.

Large 2 Bdrm from

Closing Time:

3:00 p.m. local time

Closing Date:

Friday, June 27, 2014

Address: Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

1/2 DUPLEX STRATA UNIT Senior Oriented

Direct all inquiries regarding this Proposal Call to:

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1188 sq ft with full basement. (Johnny Martens built). 331 West Stewart Street. $203,000. Contact 250-567-8404

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. The lowest or any Proposal may not necessarily be accepted.

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70th Anniversary of D-Day

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day the District of Vanderhoof held an event in Ferland Park on June 6th, paying tribute to the sacrifice of Lance Corporal Andrew James Finnie and all of the brave Canadians who gave their lives on Juno Beach June 6, 1944. Pictured above: Steve Little, and Deanna Little daughter of Lance Corporal Andrew James Finnie and Evan Parliament. Photos by Annerose Georgeson

Terry Holmquist playing the last post.

VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PLUMBING

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All jobs BIG or small, give us a call! FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

BOOKKEEPING Small Business Bookkeeping

MARK CORMACK

241 Omineca Street (Alley Access) - Payroll PO Box 1445, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 - Accounts Receivable - Accounts Payable Vanderhoof, BC - Government Remittances 250-567-8851 phone - Bank Reconciliations 250-567-4215 fax - Monthly Financial Statements mark@terran-bookkeeping.ca www.terran-bookkeeping.ca

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Pam Berger Publisher 150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070 Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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Pam Berger Publisher

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

996-8482

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Fax: 996-8451

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