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Nechako White Sturgeon get second chance Jesse Cole Omineca Express “There is a lot to be proud of today,” - Manager of Power and Reservoir Operations for RTA, Mike Long. Truer words could not have been spoken of the sentiment felt at the grand opening of Vanderhoof’s recently completed White Sturgeon hatchery. After almost a decade of work from people throughout the community, the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI) finally saw its efforts come to fruition on Tuesday, June 17. The hatchery, located across the street from Riverside Park, is the culmination of continuous work by he NWSRI, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. (FFSBC), municipal, regional and provincial governments as well as the countless other citizen volunteers who helped make the facility a reality. The opening was well attended with dozens of community members from Vanderhoof and the Saik’uz First Nation filling the bleachers and crowding the information booths. Also in attendance were Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Steven

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White Sturgeon Hatchery manager Cory Williamson, MLA John Rustad, Mark Angelo, Mike Long, MLA Steve Thomson, President of Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., Don Peterson. Thomson, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. All three politicians gave speeches thanking everyone involved in the project. The event featured internationally recognized author, teacher and conservationist, Mark Angelo, as the grand openings keynote speaker. A key proponent of the NWSRI, Angelo thanked

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tional dance performed by the Saik’uz Band Dancers, who were accompanied by Saik’uz councillor Cora McIntosh. After the inaugural speeches, attendees were treated to a tour of the new facility, giving them a chance to see first hand the state-ofthe-art equipment as well as witnessing the enormous size of some of the facilities adult sturgeon. President of the FFSBC, Don Peterson, who also served

as MC for the event, spoke about the feeling of finally completing a project so long in the making. “It feels like we’re at the end of a marathon race,” Peterson said. “We’ve gone through all the highs and lows; the feeling great and feeling completely depressed because it didn’t seem like the facility was ever going to be built, but we’re finally over the finish line and it feels really great.” While this is one

monumental victory for the Nechako White Sturgeon, there are still others to be won yet. “Part of the original vision for the facility was the culture facility, which we’ve completed, but also a stewardship and visitors centre,” said Peterson. “As soon as we take a breath from getting the hatchery up and running we’ll start to focus our attention on getting the funds to get those facilities put in place.” The addition of a stewardship centre

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would provide a place both for schools and visitors as well as a facility in which new research could be performed to help understand why the sturgeon are unable to sustain themselves in the Nechako River. These facilities have the potential to boost tourism in Vanderhoof. “It has the potential,” Peterson said. “It’s right across the street from Riverside Park, the municipal campgrounds and one of the main streets.”

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the supporters and expressed his pride in the initiatives. “I look at the Nechako [river] and I see a growing number of volunteers and advocates speaking up for this river. Many of them are represented here; they’re in the audience today,” Angelo said. “I’m proud to be here, this is a great day for the river and I want to thank you for your support in making this facility a reality.” The grand opening closed out with a tradi-

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Express Local honoured with hometown hero award

Wayne Salewski, recipient of the 2014 individual Hometown Heroes award from Earth Day Canada. Submitted Photo Jesse Cole Omineca Express “Recognition is always a little embarrassing,” Wayne Salewski says of the recent award he was given

by Earth Day Canada (EDC), his modesty shining through. “It takes a lot of us to do these projects.” A conservationist, Salewski was recently honoured by the EDC

for his more than three decades of environmental work with their annual Hometown Heroes award. EDC, an environmental charity started in 1990, created the Hometown Heroes award in 2004 to recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that show exceptional commitment and dedication to furthering environmental initiatives in their communities. Salewski fits this criteria to a T. Deb Doncaster, the President of EDC said in a press release, “Wayne’s leadership perfectly illustrates the positive impact that each individual can have on the environment within his or her own community.” Doncaster went on to add that Salewski’s work has served as a strong example to Canadians across the country.

A lifelong outdoorsman, Salewski has been involved in numerous organizations and initiatives throughout the Nechako region including but not limited to the Vanderhoof Fish and Game Club, NechakoKitimat Development Fund Society, Nechako Environment and Water Stewardship Society, the Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group and the B.C. Wildlife Federation. Salewski says this kind of work is his way of giving back to the environment and to his community, “we utilize the resources that are out there; our family hunts and fishes, so this is our way of giving back.” Salewski says his work correlates with resource development, “we believe in resource extraction, we under-

stand that’s what makes us as a country and a province.” Adding “it’s ensuring that it’s done correctly and harm is minimized and that we have a plan to make life better afterwards.” The Hometown Heroes award comes with a $10,000 prize to be used to further a cause, project or organization of the recipients choosing. Salewski plans on investing the $10,000 in a project he and others are working on in partnership with Ducks Unlimited (a wetlands non-profit organization) to conserve and protect the Redmond Pit Wetlands, west of Vanderhoof. “The big issue for us is to create an educational opportunity for school kids,” Salewski said of the Redmond Pit project. “So our next steps are to build trails and viewing towers and bridges.”

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Temperatures soar, flames roar. Jesse Cole Omineca Express Summer has arrived and with it come the rising temperatures and increased risk of wildfire. The dry conditions and rising heat over the last few weeks has caused the fire danger rating to jump to the severe rating. Nothing is more evident of these conditions than the wildfire that broke out near the Nadleh Whut’en First Nation on Sunday, June 15. The fire, which lasted for only an hour according to Nadleh Whut’en representatives, was reported to the Ministry of Forests after citizens of Nadleh Whut’en saw smoking rising from a nearby mountain around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The Ministry of Forests responded to the fire with aerial firefighting planes that dumped fire retardant on the blaze, making six passes in total. Ground crews were also deployed to contain the fire. In addition to the fire on June 15, another wildfire southwest of Vanderhoof near the Peta Mountain area was reported and responded to by B.C. Wildfires. That blaze, which measured 28-hectares in scope, was attended to by ground crews, two helicopters and other heavy firefighting equipment. Jillian Kelsh, the communications spe-

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B.C. Wildfire water-bomber douses wildfire with fire retardant. cialist for the Prince George Fire Centre, said that the fire danger rating in the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James areas was high during the last few weeks, meaning wildfires are easily started and not easily put out. Kelsh said that during this time of year lightning-caused fires are rare. “We don’t encounter many lightningcaused fires this time of year, which means almost every wildfire in B.C. will be humancaused and entirely pre-

ventable.” B.C. Wildfires notes that they rely on the public as their primary line of defense against forest fires. They encourage all residents to report wildfires to 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone. In addition to reporting fires, residents should be extra careful when having a campfire or bonfire, making sure that conditions are safe for burning and fire extinguishing tools are on hand.

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On Saturday June 14, the Fort St. James Snowmobile/ATV club held another successful poker ride with approximately 150 riders involved. The event draws in people not only from Fort St. James but from Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake as well. The 55 km trail had a little bit of terrain for all levels of riding including smooth trail, rock terrain and deep mud holes. Best pokers hands went to Jay Gregg ($836), Larry Chauvin ($416), Elliote Tremblay ($250), Wes Whitley ($83) and Karen

Jackson ($83). The Fort St. James Snowmobile/ATV club maintains 300 km of trails for both summer and winter use. The club is currently working on a project of marking all the trails with maps, kilometre markers, and directional signs. Follow the Fort St. James ATV/Snowmobile club on Facebook to stay in touch with club activities. New members are always welcome. Craig Houghton Fort St. James ATV/ Snowmobile club

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Fort St. James Sustainability Group reacts to the Harper Government’s decision on Northern Gateway It should not have been a surprise to anyone that the Harper government approved the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines project on June 17. After all, the project had been given a ringing endorsement by both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and then Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver many months before the Joint Review Panel process concluded. However, we are saddened and disappointed that Canadian leadership has absolutely no concern for the future of our planet and for the generations to come... We are at the tipping point. Greg Rickford, Canada’s new Minister of Natural Resources outlined the Harper government’s decision through a written statement with no media or public present to ask questions. That in itself was a very cowardly move, showing incredible disrespect to British Columbia First Nations, communities, individuals, the Provincial Government and grass-roots organizations such as ours who stand in opposition to this project. For all intents and purposes, British Columbia has been ignored. Despite that, we will not stand down! We continue to expect Premier Christy Clark to stand strong on her five conditions. The most important ones have not been met, and in our opinion will never be. We will ensure this decision is a federal election issue in 2015. Holding onto Conservative seats in British Columbia has just become impossible for Harper and his government. We will do whatever we can to support our First Nations neighbours and others in their legal challenges filed against this project. We will be on the streets and on the land with them making sure our collective voices are heard. We will do everything in our power to ensure the pipelines will never be built. Fort St. James Sustainability Group United Against Enbridge The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Reporter: Jesse Cole newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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Northern Gateway comments predictable, except one When the Northern Gateway decision was announced Tuesday afternoon, my e-mail in-box lit up like the Kalamazoo River in a lightning storm. OK, cheap shot, but I couldn’t resist (or even try, I suppose). The reactionary press releases came fast and furious and, of course, all were predictable. Except one. And, in a strange turn of events, it arrived prior to the announcement and it came from, egad, politicians. “For those of us who feel the effects of this kind of development most – the people who actually live and work in the region – the focus should be on capacity,” said Brian Frenkel, newlyelected president of

the North Central Local Government Association. The association has pointed out that with the Northern Gateway, LNG, other pipelines, mines, Site C, and more, northern B.C. is per capita, one of the most heavily invested areas in North America. The Northern Gateway project is just one of many that will affect northern B.C. “Yes, it’s important to have a robust and thorough vetting of each project, but we need to look at the larger picture,” Frenkel said. “If only half the proposed projects in northern B.C. get the green light, it will still be a real struggle for our communities to deal with the increased load on our emergency services,

medical clinics, roads, highways … and the list goes on. There are significant side effects of rapid economic growth, and we first have to make sure we have the capacity to deal with those before we can truly harness the opportunities that growth provides.” The NCLGA didn’t take a stand on Northern Gateway but it welcomes investment wholeheartedly. “We are absolutely willing to work with senior levels of government to make sure responsible resource development flourishes here, but we need to see some real signs that they are committed to building capacity in the region,” said Frenkel. He hit the nail right on the head. It’s nice to sit back and be

confident the boom is coming, but if you’re not ready for it, it will knock you over. The Resources North Association took a similar tack at its conference here this week with several discussions on “cumulative effects.” It’s the notion that we need to look at the impacts of all the proposed projects for the North, as a whole, rather than on a project-specific basis. If you look for that one straw that breaks the camel’s back, you’ll never find it, but if you examine how many bales it can carry, you will avoid a disaster. Bill Phillips Column PG Free Press

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Featuring the spirit of the local people 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron The completion of another training year for the 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron was marked on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 by the Squadron’s 31st Annual Ceremonial Review. The Review, or ACR, is the venue at which the Cadets are given the opportunity to showcase their skills to members of the community as well as to visiting dignitaries from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Air Cadet League of Canada. It is at the ACR that the Cadets get recognition for their work and their accomplishments of the previous nine months. It is a formal affair for the squadron and is taken very seriously by all. On Wednesday night, the Cadets were in fine form as they marched into the large gymnasium of the Vanderhoof Gospel Chapel in a demonstration of their precision drill training. The boys and girls of the squadron stood proudly and rigidly at attention in front of an appreciative audience of approximately 90 guests including former Naval Officer Stan Horton, known BCwide in the Cadet organization as the Emperor of the North; retired Lieutenant Colonel Don Doern of Kamloops who served as Reviewing Officer along with his wife, BC Provincial Committee Representative, Mrs. Penny Doern; and Warrant Officer Bradley Marriott representing the Canadian Armed Forces for DND. The event was also attended by Vanderhoof Mayor, Gerry Thiessen, RCMP NCOIC Corporal Justin Thiessen, Royal Canadian Legion Representative Ray Bruvold, Vanderhoof Gospel Chapel Pastor Shaun Wick, and, representing the Commanding Officer of the 396 Squadron Prince George, Mrs. Eric Callaghan. Among the honoured guests was the family of Leanne Burchill, the young 899 Squadron officer who lost her life one year ago in a tragic vehicle accident. The Burchill family, in honour of their daughter’s memory and her dedication to the Air Cadets, presented a tasseled ceremonial banner, emblazoned with the squadron logo on a field of blue silk, to Commanding Officer John Callaghan. The banner will be carried

Cadets of the 899 Squadron form up for review. at the head of all formal 899 parades and will stand as a lasting reminder of the importance and positive impact the program has on the lives of the youth who belong to it. Cadets receiving awards during the ACR were: Cadet Connor Arnason, Top First Year; Corporal Jacob Hascarl, Top Second Year; Mason Schmidt, Top Third Year; and Sergeant Colin Dunn, Top Fourth Year. Recipient of the Lord Strathcona Medal, the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a Cadet, was Warrant Officer 2nd Class Michael Ray. It is of note that not only did WOII Ray receive this prestigious award, he has also earned two scholarships through the Air Cadet program and is now a certified glider pilot working toward his pilot’s license for power flight: no small accomplishment for a 17 year old. The Legion Medal of Excellence was awarded to Warrant Officer 2nd Class Mika Laakso. WOII Laakso has recently earned standing on a sub list for an RCAC International Exchange program, an opportunity only a few Cadets Canada-wide are granted. Awards are presented to those Cadets who have met the learning criteria of the program during the weekly instructional sessions, who

Also present at the ACR were the Cadet parents involved with the Squadron Sponsoring Committee which keeps the program running in our district by coordinating fund raising initiatives, providing a facility, and managing all business aspects. SSC membership includes Chairperson Mary-Lou Hascarl, Treasurer Cathy Ray, and Secretary Donna Giorgi along with Directors Laurel and Ken Meers, Hazel McComb, Wayne Ray, and Debbie and Tim Raisilainnen. Acting as MC of the event was retired Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Burtenshaw, a volunteer instructor and mentor to the 899, while Civilian Volunteer Paul Dunn acted as Squadron photographer. The Air Cadet training sessions will break for the summer months and will resume again in September. The Cadets meet Tuesday evenings at the Vanderhoof Gospel Chapel. Information on joining or volunteering can be provided by contacting either Commanding Officer John Callaghan at chiefkiowa@gmail.com or SSC Chair Mary-Lou Hascarl at mhascarl@sd91.bc.ca.

exhibit sportsmanship and cooperation during physical training exercises, and who conduct themselves in a manner befitting an exemplary citizen. The importance of camaraderie, leadership, and respect are stressed through every aspect of the program which is open to all girls and boys aged 12 to 18. Following the formalities of the Review, guests were invited to enjoy an assortment of appetizers and coffee while the Cadets presented displays of projects they worked on during the training year. Project topics ranged from a display of WWII aircraft to a documentary of a Cadet team-building exercise in which Cadets worked together Cadets march into the gymnasium of the Vanderhoof Gospel Chapel for their Annual Ceremonial Review to erect a teepee.

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What’s red, white, the length of a tractor-trailer and has 30 seats? The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s big bike - a thirty seat tandem bicycle that made its way through downtown Vanderhoof, Monday, June 16. The big bike event is a Canada-wide fundraising event that aims to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through rider donations. The bike ride, which lasted around 20 minutes began at Riverside park before riding down Burrard Avenue,

Heart and Stroke’s “Big Bike.” onto Stewart Street and Creasey Avenue before riding back to Riverside park. The big bike fun-

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The community of Fraser Lake celebrated Canada Day in their ﬁnest red and white attire. Special appearances by Fraser Lake RCMP Constable Gallop and Miss Fraser Lake 2011, Dakota Carter made for an eventful day. Photos courtesy of Amber Carter

MOUSE MOUNTAIN DAYS EVENTS

JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2014 FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Ball Tournament Begins SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Ball Tournament Dance upstairs in arena Garage Sale & Barbecue, Francois Lake SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Ball Tournament MONDAY, JUNE 30 10:00 A.M. Hostage Taking 5:00 P.M. Miss Fraser Lake Pageant Tea, in arena upstairs 8:00 P.M . Karaoke at the Legion MIDNIGHT Fireworks at White Swan Park TUESDAY, JULY 1 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 12:00 NOON

Pancake Breakfast at the Legion Parade Line up and Judging at FLESS (Parade theme is Rock ‘n’ Roll, 50’s & 60’s) Parade begins Festivities begin behind the arena which includes: singing of O Canada, Mayor’s address, Crowning of Miss Fraser Lake, Volunteer of the Year Award, Youth of the Year Award, Barbecue, Inflatables for the kids, Face Painting, Community Market Vendors, Mouse Mountain General Store, Canada Day Cake, Live Entertainment on Stage all afternoon and much, much more.

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Ball Tournament Dance, Tea, Karaoke, Fireworks, Pancake Breakfast, Barbecue and much, much more!

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LEGEBOKOFF TRIAL: Injuries of victims outlined Dr. James Stephen, an expert in the field of forensic pathology, spent most of Wednesday describing a litany of injuries inflicted upon two of Cody Alan Legebokoff ’s alleged murder victims. Stephen said he performed an autopsy on Jill Stuchenko on Oct. 29, 2009 and also on Cynthia Maas on Oct. 13, 2010. Stuchenko’s body was well preserved, he said, while Maas’ remains were in an “advanced state of decomposition.” Asked by Crown prosecutor Joseph Temple to estimate how long Maas may

have been deceased before her discovery, Stephen could only say she “could have been out there (L.C. Gunn Park) three weeks or more.” Legebokoff, 24, is standing trial in B.C. Supreme Court in connection with the first-degree murder of four women: Loren Leslie, 15, Jill Stuchenko, 35, Cynthia Maas, 35, and Natasha Montgomery, 24. In the case of Stuchenko, the pathologist said he found two scalp lacerations (he distinguished those as tears or splits rather than cuts in the skin) – one in the temple

area, another at the back of the head. He described autopsy photos of multiple bruising to her legs, thigh, kneecap, calf and ankle, and a starshaped wound going through the thickness of the earlobe (possibly animal activity). A tear found in the anal area “speaks to force,” he suggested. Asked how old the bruises were, Stephen said most of the bruises, especially “extensive” bruising on Stuchenko’s left forearm, were bright red in colour and appeared to be recent, around the time of death. He said the linear laceration at the

Cynthia Maas (top) and Jill Stuchenko (bottom). Photos via Prince George Free Press.

back of her scalp was likely inflicted shortly before death. The arm injuries are consistent with how people being hit with multiple blows raise their arms to protect their heads. It wasn’t until the scalp was brought forward in normal autopsy procedure, that he “then found a skull fracture” towards the back of the skull, beneath the laceration. Asked what force is required, the pathologist said it took “significant force.” The skull area is thick, he said, a buttress which protects the brain and so has some resilience. He

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found “intact” (not all broken down into metabolites), it usually means fairly recent use, Stephen said. In summary, the pathologist listed head injuries, scalp lacerations and multiple cerebral contusions found on the victim’s body as his findings. “Is that enough to cause death?” asked Temple. “Yes,” said Stephen. The 14-person jury trial began June 2 in Prince George and is expected to last several months with B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett presiding over the case.

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called the resulting injury moderate to severe and explained that loss of consciousness can result, the body organs can slow or shut down, and death may occur. Further, blood was found in Stuchenko’s airways and lungs, he said, noting the “most likely explanation” was an injury to the jaw, mouth or neck which allowed blood to enter those areas. From an analysis of the toxicology reports, Stephen said he found she was a “chronic user of cocaine” and had likely used cocaine within a few hours of her death. When cocaine is

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Retirement should be a time in your life where you can spend it doing the things you love & not be filled with worry, health problems and no time to enjoy yourself. 16 Smithers No matter how old you are, you can already start planning for this Telkwa 16 important time in your life. Planning now can help ease the stress of Terrace worrying about money, provisions, family, and security. As with any foreseeable event in life, being ahead of Prince Rupert able37to prepare and thinkHouston time can de-stress much of your life now as well as then, planning now can allow you to perhaps fulfill Kitimat those dreams without risking the security of your future. If you have yet to retire than start thinking about it and make some plans, be sure you can be comfortable and it doesn’t hurt to put away a little extra to cushion any unforeseeable circumstances. Take care of your health now and invest that time and money into making sure you will be healthy and fit enough to enjoy your time off, that you have the strength to frolic, have fun and dance the night away if that’s your thing. It is dually important that when you are retired, you keep taking care of yourself so you can enjoy the company of loved ones, and all of what life has to offer. It’s important that you think about what you want to do when you are done working. Many people don’t realize how stressful it can be to suddenly not HAVE to do anything, and they waste away, get stressed, waste time and money. It’s good to divide your time up with things that make you feel like you’ve made a difference, whether its part time work, taking some courses, volunteering, socializing, its good to have something steady to get you out of the home and interacting with others. Also be sure you have the chance to do what you love, enjoy, a hobby, writing a novel, travelling, have some ideas now and you will get to make the most of your time off, while taking great care of your well being. Life is about balance, even if it’s no longer juggling the everyday working life and kids, having the freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want can be stressful for the unprepared! Whether you are 20 , 40, 60 or 80, there is always the opportunity to make changes for the better. Not all changes are easy, but there are always options for a stronger, more secure and healthy life. Love yourself and honor your life by sharing your skills with others, life is about making a difference for you and those around you. What kind of world are you building today, that you can rest in tomorrow?

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National Aboriginal Day goes on

Maureen Thomas opens National Aboriginal Day with a ceremonial song. Photo by Jesse Cole

Jesse Cole Omineca Express It was rainy and it was chilly but it was smiles all around at the Saik’uz First Nation (SFN) on Thursday, June 19. Despite drawbacks, poor weather and the teachers strike, National Aboriginal Day went off without a hitch.

The event, which celebrates aboriginal culture throughout Canada, usually draws a crowd of hundreds according to Paula Wylie, a clinical supervisor with Nechako Valley Community Services Society (NVCSS) and volunteer with National Aboriginal Day. “Last year we had over 300 kids, this year we

were expecting over 600, but that’s all changed due to teachers strike.” This years celebration, while not meeting the 600 mark, was still attended by over 200 people. National Aboriginal Day has been celebrated at SFN has been going on since 2008. The celebration receives lots of support from the community with groups like Co-op, Newgold, NVCSS, Canadian Heritage and Innergex sponsoring the event. “We’ve had great success with our funding,” says Wylie. “We’ve received so much support from the community.” Wylie says events like National Aboriginal Day are important to her and to the community because of the opportunity they create for the community at large to celebrate, and practice aboriginal traditions.

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“We have such a rich First Nations culture that we’re not always exposed to,” she says. “Events like this keep[people] practicing their traditions and culture. It brings the community together to celebrate their traditions.” The celebration consisted of games like tug of war, as well as cultural activities like making fresh bannock (a traditional bread), drumming and a performance by the Saik’uz Band Dancers.

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NEW EVENTS.... VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY... Summer Reading Club for kids. Ages 4-12. Running from July 8 through August 7. Registration begins June 17 at the Library. Drop in at the Library or phone 250-567-4060 *** AGM FOR THE OMINECA SAFE HOME SOCIETY...Wednesday June 25th, 730 at Omineca Safe Home Society Community room. *** 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 6:309:30 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!

Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery group held its annual fundraiser ‘Strides for Strokes’ on June 9th and extends a huge thank-you to everyone who supported the walk. vanderhoofstrokerecovery@gmail.com Photo submitted

Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon 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 notfor 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 @ 567-4828.

*** 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 250567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** 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 250-567-0623 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 250-699-7763. *** 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 - 250-690-7496 Evenings. ***

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Requires EXPERIENCED FULL TIME LOG TRUCK DRIVERS Benefit and Pension Package available Work in the Fraser Lake/Vanderhoof areas Hauling into Canfor-Plateau. To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545 email: selkin1@bcgroup.net

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Strong Start Facilitator

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

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 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

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 &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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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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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

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Omineca Express

IDIDALAP hits the track

New Reporter in town The Omineca Express and Caledonia Courier are pleased to welcome the latest addition to our newsroom, reporter and photographer Jesse Cole. Cole comes to us from Muskoka, Ont. A graduate of Niagara College’s journalism program, Cole is an avid writer and photographer. He has worked for numerous media organizations in Ontario including the TD Waterhouse Toronto Jazz Festival in 2013 and independent radio station Hunter’s Bay Radio, in Huntsville, Ont. He served as a videographer on numerous independent films including music videos and documentaries based in Toronto and Nashville, Tenn. He has also covered events like the G8 and G20 in Toronto and Occupy Wall St. in New York City.

Leslie McAvity, founder of IDIDALAP4CANCER walks with other cancer survivors during the fourth annual Ididalap4cancer fundraiser. Photo by Jesse Cole Jesse Cole Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s homegrown IDIDALAP4CANCER celebrated it’s fourth year in existence this past week at Riverside park. The annual relay, that spans 12 hours, took place on June, 20 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Traditionally held at the high school track, this years fundraiser moved to the Riverside park where a stage, booths and bleachers were set up in anticipation of the crowd. The fundraiser was started by local Leslie McAvity who herself is a cancer survivor. McAvity created the event to fill the void she saw in Vanderhoof. “It came about after years of participation in the Prince George relay for life. I found that a

lot of people from Vanderhoof weren’t able to come, so I thought ‘why not bring it to Vanderhoof on a smaller scale?’” While the event may have started off small, it certainly has had a huge impact, over its four year history it has raised well over $100,000 according to McAvity. “Last year our goal was $40,000 and we raised $50,000,” she said. Last weeks intended goal was that of $50,000. At the time of this publishing the total amount raised this year is not yet known. It’s not just the numbers that are large either, the event regularly draws hundreds of people to it with dozens of teams coming together to participate and raise money. “This year we’re ahead of our goal for

teams,” McAvity says of participation. “We have 21 registered teams and at least five unregistered teams.” The money raised by IDIDALAP4CANCER and other events like it certainly have made a difference when it comes to cancer research. “Sometimes people don’t think we’ve made big strides in cancer research, but we have,” McAvity explains. “If I had the type of Leukemia today that I had 23 years ago, I would have only have had to take a pill. I wouldn’t have had to go through chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants. So that’s why I do it, because we are making progress.” McAvity says that while participation is never an issue, it can be difficult to find volunteers during the ini-

tial planning stages for the event. “It’s a challenge to get volunteers,” she says “we’re always open to having new people come and help on the committee.” Adding that “many hands makes lighter work.” Despite this McAvity remains positive saying “we’re [the committee] like any cancer patient, you have obstacles and you fight through them.”

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