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A Smithers family is worried about their personal safety after one of their horses was shot last Wednesday. Oscar and Earlene Steinhilbert and their son William rent a home on five acres on Cote Road. They have lived there with three horses for about a year. On Wednesday afternoon, Oscar noticed their nineyear-old gelding Tico acting differently but it wasn’t until later that night that the bullet hole was discovered. One bullet grazed Tico’s foot and the other went about an inch and a half into his upper right shoulder. The Steinhilberts believe the incident happened at about 2 p.m. on June 25, after a neighbour approached them and said they heard at least one shot being fired at that time. Luckily, Tico wasn’t killed but it could have been much worse, Earlene said. If the bullet had penetrated a little further, it would have shattered the bone. If that had happened, Tico would have been euthanized. See HORSE on A2
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Parking requirements reduced By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Smithers council has reduced the parking requirements for new retail businesses in the C-1 zone on Main Street, between Railway Ave. and Highway 16. At the regular council meeting June 24, councillors voted to amend the parking bylaw to require new retail businesses in the C-1 zone to develop one parking space per 100 metres of store space. The change was first brought up by councillor Phil Brienesse during the regular May 13 meeting. Brienesse
had originally proposed reducing the parking requirement for retail uses in the C-1 zone between Railway Ave. and Highway 16 from one space per 60 square metres of floor space to one space per 180 metres. It was eventually agreed by councillors to amend the parking requirement to one space per 100 square metres of retail space. The bylaw amendment was an effort to retain new business and encourage redevelopment to keep Smithers’ downtown unique and vibrant, Brienesse said. Mayor Taylor Bachrach said the intent is to help new business owners keep costs as
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another property within a certain distance if they are granted a covenant by the property owner or pay the town $9,500 for each space. Any funds collected by the town go into a special reserve which is only used to develop parking lots. Councillors Charlie Northrup and Mark Bandstra were opposed to the motion. Counc. Northrup said he felt their needed to be more consultation done before the change was made. “It’s a major issue,” he said. “I think we should have at least had a discussion with the developers and landowners.”
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From HORSE on Front “The only reason, the police said, it didn’t penetrate the bone was it was a .22 calibre and they could tell by the size of the hole,” Earlene said. The horse is expected to make a full recovery. Even knowing someone is discharging firearms in a rural subdivision like this is scary, Oscar said. “It’s very easy for a .22 bullet to deflect or ricochet off a rock. It could hit the house, it could hit a person,” he said. The incident has put the family on edge, Oscar said, wondering if the person or persons responsible will return to harm their other animals or even
them. “We’re concerned for all of our animals’ safety and we’re concerned about what comes next,” he said.“Our dog? Us? “We’re on guard now, always looking behind our backs.” The Smithers RCMP attended the scene, and are currently investigating the situation. “What kind of person would do this to a defenseless animal?” Earlene wondered out loud. “We just want to find out who shot our horse Tico.” The Steinhilberts are offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Tico.
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The First Nations’ Emergency Service Society’s safety expo heated up Smithers over the weekend. The 30th annual safety expo featured four days of info sessions and guest speakers, before ending with one of the most intense events: the volunteer firefighters’ competition. Saturday’s event at Walnut Park pitted six volunteer firefighter departments against each other as they competed in four challenges. Evolutions included hose rolling, a bucket relay, and tests to ensure their breathing apparatus is working properly. “Is isn’t just about speed here, it’s about looking
at basic skills that firefighters should know,” said Michelle Buchholz, fire services coordinator for the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of B.C. Buchholz added that Moricetown was favoured to win, having won the competiton over the last three years. “The guys in the (Moricetown) volunteer fire department have grown up together . . . they train really hard together for these competitions. It instills pride in what they do because they’re all volunteers,” she said. “It gives them a good sense of leadership.” “It’s quite competitive between the local teams, said Buchholz. “We also have teams that haven’t participated in a while.”
Five other departments participated in this year’s event including Tl’azt’en, Gitwinksihlkw, Gitlaxt’aamiks Saik’uz, and Skidegate. “We’re hoping that they will have some camaraderie between the teams and being able to exhibit the skills they learned as volunteer firefighters . . . and [bringing] that information back home with them,” said Buchholz. The top prize up for grabs was a gift card to buy new gear for their fire department. The winning team will move on to the national firefighter competition in Fort McMurray in Alberta in August. The results of the competition were not available before press time on Monday.
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POINT O F V IEW Thanks for the hospitality On June 22, the TV series The Last Ship, which was filmed in Smithers, debuted. At the viewing party, Smithers and District Chamber of Commerce manager Heather Gallagher read a letter written to the town by two people involved in the production, assistant director Rachael Fortier and special effects coordinator Jim Schwalm. Rachael: Having worked in the Vancouver film industry as an assistant director for eight years now, I’ve pretty much seen every nook and cranny the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley has to offer. So when you get a call to work on a show out of town, it’s pretty exciting, even more so when it is a show in -30 degree weather, at the top of a mountain. And not having been north of Whistler since I was a child, I was excited to see what was up there. Jim: I’m born, raised and currently living in LA and my 38 years of working in the film industry’s special effects department, I have traveled all over the world with shows. After The Last Ship in Smithers, it definitely makes my list of one of the most hospitable and beautiful places I’ve worked. Generally when we go and shoot in a small town that isn’t used to the sudden influx of us crazy film people and all our toys, we try to make as small of an impact as possible as to not disrupt the community’s routine. So as the crew packed into a plane at YVR and headed on our northern adventure, we all wondered how the town would receive us. However, upon arriving in Smithers and seeing the Welcome banner on the community centre, we were put right at ease. We all very much appreciated all the little things the town did to makes us feel welcome. From the hotel packages with maps, flyers and coupons, to walking into an establishment and seeing the “Last Ship Cast and Crew” stickers on the doors, really gave us a sense of pride in our jobs, and made us feel welcomed by the community. Rachael: Jim and I are currently working together on another project for Paramount called Monster Trucks which has taken us to various locations, and none of those cities even compared to the unforgettable hospitality Smithers has shown us. And we both can’t wait to come back for another crazy karaoke night at the Hudson Bay Lodge! Thanks again for making our trip to Smithers memorable and helping make the show The Last Ship what it is.
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s the Community Curbside Recycling Educator and Liaison, I have the pleasure of being out and about in the community quite often and talking face to face with residents about waste disposal. Residents may have seen me at one of the grocery stores, at the farmers market or at community events. I have given inhome presentations and demonstrations to groups and residents. As many residents may have heard or read, I am a disposal nerd,
through and through. I love discussing innovations, new recycling options, full circle accounting, end markets and the disposal of literally anything. Residents who have not seen me around town may be wondering, when or where they can catch me. Residents may contact the Town of Smithers, to get an update as to where I am when I am out and about in the community. Starting mid-July I am going to start a new education campaign, to reach out to residents I have not had the
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Editor: It’s refreshing to hear Telkwa mayor Carman Graf actually ‘say it like it is’ when he spoke about the federal government’s approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline project. That is, “Everybody wants everything but without resource money, we are going to have nothing...” Listening to the daily news on CBC radio, the public hears: the teachers are on strike for more money and greater support in the classroom, i.e. fewer students which means more teachers and support staff plus additional resources for special needs’ students. Five family doctors are leaving their practices in Fort St. John and Cranbrook. With the doctors that are left, patients are having to wait up to two months for appointments. This means that to provide proper levels of services, rural and northern B.C. needs more doctors. One of the trades programs at the Northern Lights College will run out of money in the next year because funding from a private source will end. And this is just a fraction of the ‘funding deficit’ issues we face as a province. What’s the problem? Money. We don’t have enough of it to fix all the problems that we face. What’s the answer? Make more money available. How do we do this when there is only a finite amount of money available to the provincial government for spending on education and health (the two biggies) and the other areas in need of help? If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, there are two
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other options: 1. Take money from other provincial government areas, e.g. the arts, culture, highways, parks, museums and allocate it to education and health. Don’t like that one? Then consider option 2. Make more money. How do we make more money as a province? Increase taxes, raise fees? But this would increase the provincial government’s coffers by a pittance, hardly enough to give the teachers future raises, let alone all the others things that are in desperate need. And any government that did this would certainly not be re-elected. So we have to do what Mayor Graf suggests and that is, stop turning everything down. Other provinces in Canada only drool at the resources that
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we are blessed with. As a guest on CBC Daybreak North said last week when asked why he and his colleagues in the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery program were meeting with representatives of the Northern Gateway and other resource development projects—projects that seem incompatible with wildlife. “When it comes to resource projects, you have to sit down at the table and negotiate, not simply stand on the street corner with a
sign that says ‘Honk if you support me.’” We have too many of those people. If they’re against the Northern Gateway pipeline (and by extension other projects such as LNG pipelines and plants), it would be helpful then for Doug Donaldson, Nathan Cullen and other leftleaning politicians (and that includes mayors) to outline precisely how the province can satisfy the needs of health and education (and other less funding-intensive areas) without royalties derived from natural
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that. It is very difficult to do this with large class sizes, especially with split grades and students with special needs included in one class. The youth are the future of our community, our province and our nation. Teachers are investing in our future, and, in my opinion, their education should be the government’s priority. A study made some years ago concluded that teaching was one of the most stressful jobs. They not only spend time in class, but also many hours in lesson planning and grading. No one could pay me enough to drive a bus load of teenagers in winter conditions and sleep on a gymnasium floor —in my own time —to enable the students to take part in a sports tournament. And please remember that teachers are not paid for the summer months of July and August, and are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Teachers care passionately about your children, and deserve your support. Maggie Carew Hazelton
Pipeline will cause uprising Editor: Harper may believe he simply “approved a pipeline,” but it’s not so simple. He has set in motion a chain of events that will lead to a Great Native Uprising. It will be an epic “Black Swan event” that tears Canada apart. Natives from across North America (and non-natives) will outnumber the police 20 to 1, and it won’t be pretty. Norm Smith South Hazelton
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resource extraction and transportation. And, by the way, if the pipeline is a ‘no go,’ then the railways are ‘in heat’ with the prospect of doing it. Then you’ll have hundreds of oil tanker cars running along the banks of the Skeena River every day. And the province won’t receive a nickel for this. Brian Burrill Smithers
opinion piece in the June 25th issue of the Three Rivers Report was unsympathetic to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. I wish to point out that, whenever the teachers go on strike, the media in general always mentions the demand for salary increases, but ignore the other issues. It’s true that they are asking for more money, in response to the increase in the cost of living. With the crisis in the Middle East, we can expect a spike in the price of oil, and consequently of everything that depends on transportation. However, please note that the teachers’ principle demand is the issue of class size. The best kind of education attempts to draw out the abilities of each individual student —in fact, the word education comes from a Latin root which means exactly
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Otter twins bring competition to the family By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
Bailey and Tanner Espersen may be identical twins, but they are as different and competitive as Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps. The 15-yearold boys have been swimming with the Bulkley Valley Otters Swim Club for nearly a decade, a tradition that started with their dad. “He started training us here when we were four and then we got introduced to the program and stuck with it because it was what we liked to do,” said Bailey. Tanner added that their father was on the national water polo team. Since then, the duo have diversified their skills swimming anything from the 400 medley to breaststroke in countless competitions across the province. “I like everything about it, pretty much” said Bailey. “I like staying in shape, I like competing. The best feeling is when you get a good time at a swim meet and you look up and see your time.” Tanner specializes in the 1,500-metre or 800-metre freestyle, while Bailey specializes in the individual medley. They have won numerous individual and team medals, most recently, their relay team took home silver at the AAA championship in Vancouver last year.
Photos (top, clockwise): Tanner practices the butterfly at the Bulkley Valley Aquatic Centre. Bailey looks on as Tanner practices the breaststroke. Tanner (left), Luke Berarducci, Bailey and Coach Tom Best check on a teammates’ race scores during practice.
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The number of medals they’ve won is an indication of how competitive they are against other swimmers and each other. “There’s some showdowns sometimes,” said Bailey. “It alternates who wins, but it’s pretty exciting racing between us because we’ve always done it. It’s a gruelling experience when you race your brother.” The Espersen twins admitted they used to play hockey, soccer, basketball and volleyball together, but gave it up for
swimming. “It keeps you out of trouble. There’s no better feeling than after a good race. Just coming into the pool everyday, I’ve got something to look forward to,” said Tanner. Their love for swimming is also reflected in their lifestyle; they practice at the Bulkley Valley Aquatic Centre roughly eight times a week, on top of their “dryland” exercises. “It’s more than just a sport, it consumes your life,” said Tanner. “If I wasn’t swimming, I don’t
know what I would do with my time since it’s all we’ve been doing since we were four.”
events they swim,” said Best, who has coached the boys for the past two years.
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According to coach Tom Best, the two may look similar, but differ significantly in their swim styles. “Physically, they’re quite different and that means that there are differences in the
“The biggest difference is Tanner is naturally very good at maintaining his base. Bailey has had to learn that, but he’s gotten a lot better at it. I think Tanner tries to be a little more
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precise at what he does, again Bailey has had to learn that.” “Bailey’s bathing suits fall off on a much more regular basis, Tanner’s rarely do,” Best joked. Though they are still in high school and post-secondary is a few years off, the brothers hope their skills will some day land them a scholarship or an opportunity to swim on a varsity team. And while they’ve swam together their whole life, the twins said post-secondary may offer them a much-needed chance
to swim apart. “Separate wouldn’t be bad,” laughed Tanner. “We spend a lot of time together right now, so hopefully when we get a bit older things will change and then we’ll go our own way, but we’ll still stick with swimming,” added Bailey. The dynamic duo, along with fellow Otter teammates Gabrielle Correia and Luke Berarducci, are getting set to take on competitors at the AAA championships in Victoria from July 3-6.
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The FIFA World Cup may be thousands of kilometres away, but the owner of a local barber shop is bringing the soccer spirit to the streets of Smithers. Klaus Mueller, the owner of Hair Mueller Barber, and Neil Worsfold have covered their windows and walls in soccer paraphernalia from flags and jerseys to a detailed chart of teams playing in the FIFA World Cup. “When it comes to soccer, we’re big fans,” said Mueller. The Brazil flag, Lionel Messi jersey, and Thomas Müller jersey currently draped in the main window holds a special place in Mueller’s heart. “Eight years ago,
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I went to Germany and the World Cup was on,” he said. “I brought back a bunch of soccer mementos.” The soccer fanatics have also designed a collage that has all 32 teams and shows their progression in the World Cup. “Even tourists stop and take photos,” added Worsfold. Mueller and
Worsfold love the game so much that they gave seven-yearold Emery Marchand a free haircut for sporting a team Germany T-shirt. While Mueller is rooting for Germany and Worsfold for Argentina or Brazil, both agree, it isn’t all about who wins or loses. “We all have our
favourites. If your team gets knocked out, pick a new one. It’s just neat to watch,” said Mueller. But don’t expect to get a haircut during an important match. “When Germany played the last game, I had to stop,” joked Mueller. “They were tied 1-1 . . . that’s a good way to lose an ear.”
Thank you to the Bulkley Valley & Hazeltons for helping to raise $41,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society at June 7’s Relay For Life in Smithers. We wouldn’t have done this without the generous support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants. Find out more at www.relayforlife.ca • Team Captain & their Team Mates • RE/MAX Bulkley Valley • Smithers Lumber • Life Labs • Oscar’s Source for Adventure • Bulkley Valley Home Centre • Central Mountain Air • Sedaz Lingerie • Cam Armstrong Electric • Hawkair • Bandstra Transportation Systems • Taylor Light & Sound Productions • Bukley Valley Credit Union • Bulkley Valley CDC • Whiskey Fingers • CFTK TV • Steeped Tea by Jenny Beaton • Billy & the Kids • CJFW • Hetherington & Hooper • Mark Perry • The Interior News • Maynardz • Axes of Ego • CFNR Classic Rock • The Twin Valley Inn Cheers to our amazing Volunteers! • The Moose • PartyLite by Brittany Wiley Special thanks to the army of volunteers • Alan K Hooper Chartered Accountants • Alpenhorn Bistro & Bar whose generous gifts of time and energy • Town of Smithers • Tip of the Glacier Water Company ensure Smithers’ Relay For Life is such an • Via Rail • Kitchen Works outstanding event. From the Leadership • Taylor Bachrach • Evergreen Industrial Volunteers (Bob Wescott, Darcie Wadley, • Debi-Lynn Smith • Sawyer’s So Good Cupcakes Grace Kwan), to the Committees and • Dan’s Source for Sports • RCMP – CST. Nenad Djuric Sub-Committees, to the day of volunteers, • McBike Shop • BV Downtown Merchants Society the team captains, participants and every• Le Petite Masion • Canadian Cancer Society Community Office one who supports Relay: THANK YOU! • Vihar Construction • School District #54 We couldn’t do it without you!
The Trainer of the North is back again this year for its 5th year at the fall fair. This year’s trainers are Sarah Newman, Gerry Cox, and Severin Pederson.
Sarah was born and raised on a small Kamloops ranch surrounded by horses. Sarah was a strong competitor at her high school rodeo and qualified each year for Canadians and Nationals. After high school, she decided she would like to pursue horse training as a career. Sarah really liked the Training Thru Trust Program and has chosen this type of training to further her career. Sarah is now a certified apprentice and has been training full time for the last six years. For all the young ladies, that love their horses,
come on out and cheer Sarah on! Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Gerry Cox has been a horseman for over 59 years. Gerry and his wife Kathleen own and have been operating a boarding and training facility in Colville, Washington for over 10 years. A cowboy at heart, Gerry has competed in events from team roping, reining and extreme trail events, to Mustang Makeover events. This is Gerry’s first colt starting competition. He has started over 400 horses in his lifetime and starts about 25 horses every year. Gerry dedicates his ride to his deceased son, Derek Lee Cox, who passed away 14 years ago. If you want to see a life time of experience at work, don’t miss Gerry Cox!
The Perderson Family owns and operates the Bear Creek Ranch in Black Creek, BC. After competing in many rodeo events in high school, Severin won the Arkansas High School Steer Wrestling Champion in 1993. He received a full scholarship to Odessa College in Texas. Severin is a gifted horse trainer, and has competed in many trainers challenges including our own BVX Trainer of the North in 2010 and 2011. Severin has designed his own program based on the principles of timed release and building a solid foundation. A lifetime of experience has made him efficient, sharp, firm, and yet compassionate. Come on out and welcome back a crowd favorite. The Trainer of the North Competition gets started Thursday August 21, 2014 from 3-6 pm in the riding arena. For a complete schedule listing please visit our web site www. bvfair.ca. A weekend pass will get you in to see all the action the Trainer of the North has to offer. Also, listen to CJFW in the months of July and August to win passes into the BVX! Advanced tickets are available now at www.bvfair.ca. Attention: Teenagers 16+ - The BVX is looking for cashiers for our admission gates. August 21-24, 2014. This is a great opportunity to earn some spending money and also enjoy all the great entertainment and events the fair has to offer. For more information please call 847-3816. We are still looking for volunteers for this years’ fair. If you would like to volunteer please fill out our web site application form. Are you a local performer? Would you like to showcase your talent on either the main stage or on the kids’ stage? The BVX still has openings for local performers to perform at this years’ fall fair; however, time is running out. Please contact Jenna at 847-3816 for more information. For more information about the Fair, including sponsorship, volunteering, commercial vendors, or performing please check out our website at www.bvfair.ca
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Muheim community garden vandalized By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Vandalism at the community garden behind Muheim Elementary School may mean the cancellation of a summer Groundbreakers Collective kids’ food workshop. On Wednesday morning, Helene Fleury, a director with Groundbreakers Collective received a phone call that sometime overnight the garden, planted by students at the school, had been damaged by an unknown person or persons. Plants were ripped out throughout the garden and a tree was also damaged. “It’s disheartening,” Fleury said. The garden has been in place at the school for four years. While there has been minimal damage done at the site over that time, this incident produced the most extensive results. Volunteers are planning to post a sign at the garden, letting people know the site is used for educational purposes. The idea of building a fence, with a locked gate, has also been floated but that option could run into the thousands of dollars, Fleury said. “We could fundraise for a fence but we’d rather fundraise to add on to the garden,” she said. At the garden, students plant early greens that they can nibble on while at school and this year later varieties were also planted so the food could be used in the upcoming Groundbreakers
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Collective kids’ workshop. Having the garden at the school is an important part of teaching the students about healthy choices and developing healthy eating habits, said Muheim principal Jim Cameron. They also learn life skills like working with and preparing
food, he said. “I remember when I was at the high school, we made most of our money from french fries and Coca-Cola,” Cameron said. “We’ve moved from that and are trying to be consistent about the messages we are sending because we are making sure we
sell healthy food at the school as well as educate kids about what healthy food is all about.” According to their website, Groundbreakers Collective is a charitable organization and a social enterprise cooperative that provides educational programs and hands-on workshops
throughout the year. The group also operates the Good Food Box program, which connects Bulkley Valley food producers with local consumers. Anyone with information about the vandalism can call the Smithers RCMP at 250.847.3233.
Rough Acres’ campership fund almost depleted By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News
A local bible camp is looking for donations to help those who can’t afford to attend. Rough Acres executive director Janice Hillaby said they
have about 50 children who come every summer and use their ‘campership fund’ however that money is running low. “It is a great opportunity for them to come out to camp and have a change of pace and experience the outdoors and meet new friends. There are a lot
of benefits for them come,” she said. A typical day at Rough Acres includes two chapels, canoeing or kayaking, field games, archery, and a fire in the evening. The camp has been operating for more than 40 years and
Hillaby said they have never had their funds so low. She is putting out a plea for donations. She has already had to turn down a few requests from parents and caregivers wanting to send their kids to camp but can’t pay for it. Rough Acres Bible Camp
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C OMMUNITY Red Hat Ladies enjoy ‘50s weekend in Fraser Lake
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appy Birthday to my mom, July 2, 1913 to June 5, 2002. I still reach for the phone to call her. Betty Kennedy told me about a Red Hat Ladies’ meeting June 6 in Fraser Lake. Seven ladies from Smithers went, enjoying a ‘50s weekend. Friday night was a barbecue followed by a sock hop. Everyone wore poodle skirts with the big crinoline and saddle shoes. The dance floor was hopping, no men, just 70 ladies from around the area. Saturday morning was breakfast at the Legion, everyone in pjs. Betty said she had a new red coloured set. A free afternoon followed to prepare for the Saturday evening high school prom! These ladies can really dress up when the occasion calls for it, must have been a sight! Dinner with old time favourites, Jell-O salad, waldorf salad, ham and scalloped potatoes. Live music from the ‘50s performed by two men on guitars. Sunday morning breakfast and the trip home. Attendees: Lois White, Pat Scott, Drenna White, Jackie Hoskins, May Campbell and Katie Bobesch.
VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron Everyone had a fantastic time! Anyone interested in joining the Red Hats, 14 in the Smithers group, call Betty 250-847-2457 for information or check out the Red Hat society on the web. Not too late to get in on summer fun at the library: The Reading Club 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesdays for three to six years, Thursdays for seven to nine years. Older? Check out Tween Tuesdays: July 15, 11 to noon. Build a spaghetti bridge. July 22, 10 a.m. to noon – Taco Tuesday, cool cooking lesson. July 29, 11 to noon create a weird Frankentoy. Aug. 5, 11 to noon – Tie Dye Day. Aug. 12, 10 to noon, a Macabre Murder Mystery. Call or drop in to the library for more information.
250-847-3043. Smithers Younger Guitar camp, ages 10 – 18, Aug. 12 – 16. Camp Caledonia. Call Mel 250-847-8740. Some coffee drinkers think they have found something better than cream. Butter. Called butter coffee it is a growing fad. One advocate states it is filling and helps him avoid snacking during the day. In some places it is even added to tea along with salt and pepper. I may try this. A donkey fell down a well. The farmer thought the donkey was too old, not worth saving so he began to shovel dirt on top of him to fill in the hole, covering the donkey. As the dirt began to build up, the donkey shook it off and took a step upward. The more dirt shovelled in, the closer the donkey came to saving his own life by stepping on the dirt and out of the hole. The moral: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping-stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
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Motz recovery going well
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A fundraising effort to help a local boy injured in a motocross accident has raised thousands of dollars through an online auction. The Austin Motz recovery auction has raised more than $8,000 for the 15-year-old Smithers resident injured in a race in early June. “The community has again come to the needs of someone locally, it’s amazing,” said Denise Mott, whose son, Arthur, created the Facebook page. “I know his family has sent out texts and emails saying they really truly appreciate it.” All the money will be donated to Motz and his family for recovery and to help pay family bills. “He’s going to have a bit of a healing time [in Vancouver] and therapy, so he can stay down there as long as he needs to get the best therapy that he can,” said Denise. People donated items from meals and cakes, to helmets
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Austin Motz and items for mechanical work. Seventeen-year-old Arthur, who has been managing the Facebook page and answering emails said Austin liked the outdoors. “He was an adventure kid, he likes going outdoors and exploring. He just likes hanging out with his friends,” said Arthur, adding that Austin cared a lot about his three other siblings as well. Arthur said he understands how hard recovering from injury can be, having suffered one himself. “I remember when I broke
my ankle, my mom was here but she could only stay here for a few days before we ran out of money and she had to go back to work,” he said. “I just thought that’s probably going to happen to them, so why not raise some money for them?” According to Denise, Austin remains in the ICU at BC Children’s Hospital, but is already making a speedy recovery. “He’s made leaps and bounds —more than doctors even thought. There’s been situations when he’s been talking and the doctors would sit there with their jaws and be like ‘wow,’” she said. “He’s surpassing a lot of things that doctors originally expected.” “[The family] seems to be doing good. Obviously it’s a stressful time but I think they’re very positive and have good family support,” Denise added. All items in the auction can be dropped off and picked up from Nordan Equipment in Telkwa from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Cuba leads Midsummer lineup A ROUND
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Alex Cuba is excited to be back on stage at Smithers’ Midsummer Music Festival this weekend. Cuba is one of the headliners of the 2014 event, which kicks off on Friday. He’s played the festival numerous times before, as a solo artist and in group form, but this time he has backup from two talented Bulkley Valley musicians. Earlier this year, Cuba teamed up with Jake Jenne and Ian Olmstead and the trio have toured the world playing their unique brand of CubanCanadian music. “They’re inspiring me,” Cuba said.
“They’re so energetic and talented.” Who is Cuba excited to see perform? “I want to see Theresa Pasaluko,” he said. “She’s very talented and has a beautiful voice and I’m glad to see that she’s moving forward.” Cuba, Jenne and Olmstead play the Main Stage at midnight on Friday. The 2014 Midsummer Music Festival’s opening ceremonies are Friday, July 4 at 5:45 p.m. and the last performer starts at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, July 6 on the Main Stage. For more information, go to smithersmusicfest. com.
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Every Friday at Bovill Square, Bulkley Valley musicians will be taking to the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. July 3: Axes of Ego and Rock Band July 11: organist/vocalist Keith Cummings and Ranger Smash July 18: Kids on Leashes July 25: Backroads Home August 1: Cabin Fever and Split Seconds August 8: Theresa Mohr August 15: Roger Benham and Out of the Woods Oscar Lopez performs at the 2013 Midsummer Music Festival. This year’s version starts Friday at the Fall Fairgrounds.
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The Gitxsan Treaty Society is stopping all discussions about any proposed pipeline development because the federal and provincial governments did not withdraw their land offers with two other northwest B.C. First Nations before June 21. The GTS set the deadline for National Aboriginal Day and negotiator Bev Clifton Percival said they are using pipeline development to get the governments’ attention because it appears to be Canada’s only interest at this point. The governments have signed agreements in principle with the Kitselas
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and Kitsumkalum bands for land and rights that the Gitxsan said would be taken away from them. “The ultimate goal is to have the Crown remove Gitxsan lands out of an AIP (agreement in principle) offer to a neighbouring group,” she said. “They are Gitxsan lands, that is our ayookw or Gitxsan law to protect our lands, to protect our rights and title. The courts have recognized that we
have unextinguished rights and titles so it’s according to our own laws and the laws of this country.” There are currently three proposed natural gas pipeline projects that would go through Gitxsan territory. They include TransCanada’s Prince Rupert Transmission line, Spectra Energy’s Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission line and Pacific Northern Gas Looping Project. See MLAs on B6
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The British Columbia Supreme Court threw out claims against the Gitxsan Treaty Society last week. The plaintiffs, a group of Gitxsan people, were seeking to end the GTS because they said it has not acted in the best interest of the Gitxsan people. The group called Spookw includes Geri McDougall on behalf of herself and other Gitxsan chiefs and members, Baskyalaxha also known as William Blackwater Sr., Suu Dii also known as Yvonne Lattie, Luutkudziiwuus also known as Charlie Wright, Xsimwits Inn also known as Lester Moore, Moolxhan also known as Noola and as Norman Moore, Gitanmaax Indian Band, Glen Vowell Indian Band, Gitwangak Indian Band, Kispiox Indian Band and Gitksan Local Services Society. They told the
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courts the society has restricted consultation and opportunities for involvement, and has failed to provide them with information respecting the treaty negotiations it is involved in or to justify the treaty funding it has received. However, the judge presiding over the case said there was no evidence the society had not lost support of the community as a whole. “The chiefs are relieved that it has come to a conclusion and we are looking forward to moving forward in a positive way,” said GTS negotiator Gwaans, Bev Clifton Percival. “The chiefs are open to discussion and working together. I don’t think it paints a bad picture of the Gitxsan society, I think it shows there were concerns raised and those concerns have been addressed, they raised them in court and the courts addressed them. “I hope the future can be
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positive and we can move forward in the collective interest of the nation,” said Clifton Percival However, the plaintiffs plans to appeal. “[The judge] said that we do not have standing but if we do not have standing how does GTS have standing to represent 10,000 Gitxsan plus all of the territories? Basically, if they continue to represent us, regardless of whether we are members, they are taking away our responsibilities because as hereditary chiefs and house members we are responsible for our territories,” said Simogyet Gwininitxw Yvonne Lattie. “I’m hoping that GTS will release us and quit representing the Gitxsan that don’t want anything to do with them,” she said. The group will be waiting on the recommendations of their lawyers and Lattie said their next move will be based on facts and what the people want.
Public notice is hereby given by the Town of Smithers, pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, of the revised Regular Council meeting dates and times for the remainder of 2014. The Revised Regular Council meeting dates for the remainder of 2014 are a follows:
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February 13, 1950 - June 24, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ralph Norman Blaus. He was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving mother, Mae, and leaves behind his sisters Linda and Chris (John), brother Ron, daughters, Heather (Jason) and Tracey (James), as well as his grandchildren Claire, Piers and Beatrice. Born and raised in Victoria, he moved to Smithers in 1986 to raise his family. He spent the vast majority of his career working for the Lands Department of the Provincial Government where he made many lifelong friends. In his earlier years he loved baseball, coached softball and was a keen curler and golfer. He spent a huge amount of his time supporting and volunteering at the Legion in Smithers, and dedicated a lot of his retired time there. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Smithers Legion Tuesday July 8th, 4:00pm- 6:00pm.
BRANDON, RICHARD THOMAS passed away peacefully in the Bulkley Valley District Hospital on June 18th at the age of 85 years. Richard was born on March 17th, 1929 in Telkwa. He lived more than half of his life on the family farm on Walcott Road before moving to Driftwood and then later to Smithers. He was a man of many talents, farmer, welder, logger, school bus driver, and a mechanic for 17 years until retirement. He was involved in the 4-H club, the Cattleman’s Assoc., the Houston Museum Society, the Elks, and many other organi]ations. Richard was always ready to À[ or invent something for anyone who asked. He will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by his wife Audrey (nee Morgan); children Diane Fordyce, Mae (Tony) Brandon, Marie (Shane) Tyerman, David (Kim) Brandon; stepchildren Wes ( Maureen ) Emmelot, Martin (Jenny) Emmelot, Marj Hidber, Ken (Linda) Morgan, Dennis (Kathy) Morgan, Judy Clark, Brenda Apps and Roy Morgan; sister Sylvia (George) Rebalkin. He is also survived by many grandchildren and many more great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Richard is predeceased by spouses Dolly (Middleton) Brandon, Twilla (Emmelot) Brandon and stepson Laurens Emmelot. A Memorial Service was held in the Pioneer Place Activity Center on June 30th. If so desired, donations can be made in Richard’s memory to the Pioneer Place Activity Center at PO Bo[ 4143, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com
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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Castlegar Operation International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. A great career opportunity for a certified Millwright, this person will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying all sawmill/planer related equipment to maximize uptime, quality and production. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: • Commitment to a safe workplace • Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment • Previous experience in the wood products industry would be an asset
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
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Bulkley Valley Christian School Preschool Teacher/Director (20hrs/wk) Bulkley Valley Christian Preschool has an immediate opening for a preschool teacher/director. This position includes being responsible for the ongoing development day-to-day operation of our program. The successful candidate will: • Be a committed Christian • Meet membership requirements in the BVCS Society • Be able to relate well to parents • Meet all licensing requirements.
This position could potentially be augmented with an SEA assignment.
For more information or to submit an application, complete with cover letter, resume and statement of faith, please contact: Mr. Klaas Kort, principal 250-847-4238 or kkort@bvcs.ca
Evergreen Industrial Supplies Ltd., an industrial and power sports retail store located in Smithers, BC is under new management and looking for full-time emplo\ees to Âżll the following positions 1. Customer Service and Sales Representative (Industrial): Provide customer service on a wide range of industrial products; assist with shipping and receiving, stocking, staging, inventory management, and ordering. 2. Parts, Service and Sales Assistant (Power Sports): Provide customer service and sales on a range of lawn and garden and power sports equipment; conduct service writing, warranty claims, pre-delivery inspections, show-room set up, parts ordering, shipping and receiving, stocking, and inventory control. Wages are dependent on experience. Experience in an industrial retail environment or with power sport sales, parts or service is considered an asset. Please email your resumes to eveind@telus.net; or drop off your resume in person, attention Virginia, at 2924 A Highway 16E, Smithers, BC.
Contact Lisa Reed 1.250.540.8425
If you are self motivated & enjoy people bring in your resume to Mike or Kelly at Hetherington & Hooper 1161 Main Street
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To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers by July 31, 2014.
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The Fruit Truck is looking for a hard working employee for their Smithers Summer Schedule. Fridays thru Mondays
Client Service Worker The Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association requires a part-time Client Service Worker to provide services and support for individuals with acquired brain injury. Qualifications required include: • Post-secondary degree. • Experience in social services and/or a SSW Certificate or Diploma. • Knowledge of acquired brain injury. • Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles. • Strong communication and relationship skills. • Proficiency with MS Office, e-mail and Internet. • A successful Criminal Record Check. • Valid BC Driver’s License and own vehicle. • Some regional travel is required. Submit resumÊ to: Tanya Davidson, Executive Director Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association Box 634, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 executive_director@bvbia.ca 250 877 7723 Closing date is 4:00 pm, Friday, July 4, 2014.
Editor Position The award-winning The Interior News has an opportunity for an Editor. This position is perfect for anyone looking for direct access to an outdoor lifestyle that oɈers Tountain Iiking skiing snow Ioarding Ă„shing hunting and so Tuch Tore Iased in the Ieautiful coTTunity of :Tithers )*. We are looking for an experienced and talented indi]idual who is aIle to understand the challenges and rewards of a senior position at a sTall coTTunity newspaper while Teeting daily and weekly deadlines. 9esponsiIilities will include the TanageTent and de]elopTent of their reporting staɈ co]erage of story and photo assignTents as reXuired including special sections in addition to Taintaining content on the weI and social Tedia sites. 8ualiĂ„cations! • :trong work ethic leadership skills and sound news QudgeTent • Strong InDesign skills are an asset • @ou Tust ha]e a ]alid dri]erÂťs license and a reliaIle ]ehicle. • Preference given to those with a strong QournalisT Iackground. )lack Press is *anadaÂťs largest independent print Tedia coTpany with Tore than coTTunity daily and urIan newspapers across *anada and the United States. To Ie considered for this position please send your cover letter and resuTe coTplete with work-related references to!
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Publisher/ Editor The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor. Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valley‌.truly an outdoor lover’s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue •Create a newspaper that represents the community •Account for all business activities in a prompt manner •Manage all expenses and wages •Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary •Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance. •Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publication’s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements. •Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources •Develop story and feature ideas •Read, evaluate and edit press releases, Letters to the Editor and other materials submitted for publication. •Upload stories to the website •Participate in community events Please e-mail resume by July 8, 2014 to: Don Kendall, Regional Publisher, South Okanagan Email: dkendall@blackpress.ca
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The second annual fundraising music weekend, Rock the North, is at ‘Ksan Campground from July 11-13. Organizer Melanie Smoke said she puts on the event to raise money for environmental as well as health and wellness causes. Some of the performers include the ‘Ksan Performing Arts, blues artists Murray Porter and Rachelle Van Zanten, The Racket, Axes of Ego and Mob Bounce. A few of the keynote speakers are Christina Soto to talk about holistic healing, pancreatic cancer survivors and someone from the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition. This year half of the proceeds will go to Pancreatic Cancer Canada, 25 per cent will be donated to the Jean Barber Lodge in Vancouver and the remaining 25 per cent will be given to the SWCC. And Friday night’s entry fee will be by donation, either cash or a non-perishable food item, for the food bank. Volunteers are still needed for the event. Smoke said that those who lend a hand can get in for free. Last year $1,200 was given to Pancreatic Cancer Canada, $675 went to the food bank in Hazelton and $675 was donated to SWCC. Smoke is hoping to bring in around $10,000 this year. Tickets are available at Mercedes Beans and Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Hazelton, Ulla Popken in Smithers and Gemma’s Boutique in Terrace.
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MLA hopes boundary disputes get resolved From MLAs on Front Clifton Percival said she has not heard from either level of government. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad said the B.C. Liberal government remains committed to the resolution of past grievances and bettering relationships with First Nations. He said they are also committed to discussing the opportunities provided by the development of the LNG Industry with First Nations and Aboriginal organizations. The provincial government is trying to achieve agreements that provide First Nations with the tools to participate and benefit from LNG opportunities. “However, our work with First Nations regarding LNG won’t replace or supersede our ongoing efforts to develop treaties. Treaties are the highest form of reconciliation, addressing the comprehensive issues that exist in an ongoing government to government
relationship. “We believe shared territory disputes are best resolved by the First Nations themselves. We continue to encourage the Gitxsan, Kitselas and Kitsumkalum to work towards mutual resolution of any overlap issues they feel may exist,” Rustad said in an e-mail statement. Stikine NDP MLA and aboriginal affairs and reconciliation critic Doug Donaldson said a responsible government would play a facilitator role. “What kind of motivation is left if one First Nation has an agreement signed for them to try and resolve a shared boundary issue with a neighbouring First Nation that doesn’t have an agreement in place?” Donaldson said this issue should have been dealt with already. “The last thing we want to do is tie up more energy time and resources in the courts. That is what is going to happen if the B.C. Liberals doesn’t address the shared boundary issue.”
In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to Chrystal Blackett by way of a 5 year lease agreement; for non-commercial agriculture lands use purpose, at basic rent of $4,551.81 plus applicable taxes together with additional rent as herein provided payable at the address of the Town shown above in annual installments of: Basic rent of Basic rent of Basic rent of Basic rent of Basic rent of
$857.29 of July 1st, 2014 $883.01 on July 1st, 2015 $909.50 on July 1st, 2016 $936.79 on July 1st, 2017 $964.89 on July 1st, 2018
Commonly known as land adjacent to the Smithers Sewage Treatment Plant and legally known as P.I.D. 005-034-868, Lot A, Plan 10994, Range 5, Coast District. This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 847-1600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on our website at www.smithers.ca.
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To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listing at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. More information is available through our Online Community Calendar at www.interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone.
Happy 90th Birthday Christine Kapelar
Summer Reading Club July 2 to Aug. 8 at the Smithers Library. Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. for 3-6 year olds, Thursdays 10-11 a.m. for 7-9 year olds. Gladys Atrill Tourism Smithers Wednesday, July 2, 10-11 a.m. at the Smithers Library. Chat with Gladys about ideas for summer fun in the Bulkley Valley. Classics on Main Thursday, July 3, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Trios, quartets and other ensembles from the musicians of Orchestra North in downtown Smithers. Piano and Chamber Music Concert Friday, July 4, 12:151:15 p.m. at Canadian Reformed Church Auditorium, Upper Viewmount Rd. Senior chamber groups from the Orchestra North Summer Program. Orchestra North Symphony Concert Friday, July 4 6-7:45 p.m. at Canadian Reformed Church Auditorium, Upper Viewmount Rd. Featuring 5 orchestras and over 50 musicans presenting music of all types. Orchestra North at Midsummer Festival Saturday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon. On the Main Stage with the sounds of strings and winds.
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Orchestra North Summer Program June 30 to July 5 at NWCC. A camp for all levels of string players. For more information or to apply email orchestranorth@ gmail.com. Summer Art Camps July 7-11 & August 4-8, $35/wk. 5-7 year olds 10-11:30 a.m., 8-11 year olds 1-3 p.m. Contact the Smithers Art Gallery for more information at info@smithersart.org, or 250-847-3898, or at our website: www.smithersart.org. Tween Tuesdays July 8 to Aug. 8 at the Smithers Library Tuesdays 11 a.m. to noon for 10-12 year olds. Games, crafts and a Murder Mystery. Try the Tween Challenge at smithers.bclibrary.ca for prizes. Wetzin’kwa Annual Open House and Cheque Presentation Ceremony Wednesday, July 16, 5-7 p.m. in Village of Telkwa Council Chambers. Everyone welcome. Northern Saddle Club Summer Kids Camp July 2124 at the Fairgrounds. Ages 6-15. Teaching kids the responsibilities and safety of caring for the horses mixed with fun and exercise. Leah Germain, lkd@live. ca, 250-847-6030.
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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to the Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society by way of a 1 year lease agreement at $1.00 per year for Society storage purposes. Commonly known as part of 1621 Main Street and legally known as Lots 7 & 8, and 29–31, Block 140, Plan 1054. This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 847-1600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on our website at www.smithers.ca.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: ANABIP Workers Due to an expansion of the ANABIP child and family wellness program, the Office of the Wet’suwet’en is pleased to announce 2 exciting employment opportunities: ANABIP Frontline Worker - provides direct services to individual Wet’suwet’en children, youth and families as well as facilitates Wet’suwet’en community wellness activities and camps. ANABIP Admin Support Worker - conducts administrative tasks to support the ANABIP team. Complete job descriptions are available at The Office of the Wet’suwet’en (250-847-3630).
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PRINCIPAL, St. Christopher’s Montessori School, Victoria, BC, beginning August 2014. One of Victoria’s oldest and most established Montessori Schools. Quaint two-classroom school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; computer, budget & supervisory experience. Montessori cert. highly desirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to ellen.9664@shaw.ca.
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Wedzinkwa family medicine centre is seeking to fill an office administration position. This four day a week post requires someone with strong interpersonal skills that enjoys working with the public. Basic computer skills are required, medical terminology is an asset. Apply to : PO Box 102 Smithers, V0J 2N0 before July 4, 2014
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Pretium Resources Inc. (www.pretivm.com) is seeking a qualified experienced person to fill the role of Site Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator at its Brucejack Project, located 65 km N of Stewart BC. Required qualifications include: • Good understanding of the Health, Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in BC • OH&S Diploma or Certificate preferred but will accept corresponding experience • Strong Interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written presentation skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel • Ability to work effectively with others • Sound practical knowledge and experience in the industrial construction field • Work on the opposite rotation to and stand-in for the site Health & Safety Manager The work will be full-time, on a 2-week in/out year round rotation, with accommodations provided the Brucejack Camp. Company vehicles transport personnel Don’t take atyour muscles between Terrace and the site. Hiring preference will be given to residents of north50,000 ernfor BC.granted. The positionOver will require the candidate to work underground situations andCanadians gain exposure with to Alpine snow and ice related work. An extensive holiday and muscular health benefits package is included.
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Job Title: Interim Alcohol & Drug Counselor Wages: Based on Certifications Hours: 7 hours per day National Native Alcohol and Drug Program (NNADAP): National Native Alcohol and Drug Program Worker (A&D Counselor) is accountable and reports to the Health Director. The A&D Counselor is responsible for the support and education to individuals and community to promote a healthy lifestyle without substance or alcohol abuse. Build capacity in Moricetown to develop and deliver a culturally appropriate community based addiction services. Goal: • Build the capacity within the community of Moricetown to develop and deliver culturally appropriate community-based addiction(s) services; • Increase awareness and understanding among the residents of Moricetown about alcohol and substance abuse issues as well as awareness and promotion of alternative healthier lifestyles (i.e. traditional values, individual and family wellness values, etc.); Intervention: • Provide appropriate assessment of clients and referral of clients to treatment and prepare clients for entry into residential treatment, or other rehabilitation/treatment programs; • Consult elders in dealing with addiction-based problems; • Assess clients for therapy options that includes traditional, western and out-sourcing (ie, mental health, social workers, etc.); Submit resume to: Ron A Mitchell, Interim Health Director CC: Personnel Committee Moricetown Band 205 Beaver Road, Suite 3 Smithers, BC V0J 2N1 Phone: 250-847-9328 Deadline is: July 9, 2014 at 3:00 pm Only those applicants who are being considered will be contacted. Thank you for your application and have a great day!
Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking applications for a P/T HIV/AIDS Awareness Worker Operating Principle: To increase awareness and knowledge of preventing HIV infection in the Northwest. To provide services, activities, and information for all people. The program focuses on helping people become self-sufficient and self-reliant. This is a part-time position (17 hrs/week), the successful candidate will be able: • To provide increased awareness of HIV/AIDS, HCV & STI’s • To distribute condoms, resources, and provide education • To provide bi-weekly wellness days • To promote the program at community functions and to promote participation in other Friendship Centre programs to increase health and overall health and well being • To provide education for our communities and individuals • To provide monthly reports for the program to the funder Applicants must recognize our efforts to work better on behalf of the Society to ensure meaningful and effective services for our community while maintaining accountability and confidentiality. Closing Date: July 11, 2014 Please forward letter and resume to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director P. O. Box 2920, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Driver for Coroner Service body removal, Smithers area. Training, vehicle, cell phone and all necessary equipment supplied. Drivers Abstract & Criminal Record Check is required. Contact Bill 250-877-1720 / 250-846-5368 SEMI RETIRED person to help funeral home. Casual, on call work. Clean driving record and bondable. Looking for dependable person with good attitude. If interested call (250) 847-2441. TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216
Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION Join our team! As a Member Services Representative you will experience a flexible schedule, a competitive wage, and great benefits. But there’s more. We provide outstanding learning opportunities if you are up for the challenge. And we will value your contribution. We currently have an opening for a Part-Time Member Services Representative - Cash Services in our Smithers Branch for an energetic, detail-oriented person with a high school diploma and relevant training and/or experience. If you have exceptional service skills, are community minded, take initiative, are solution oriented and love working as part of a team, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume to: Ms. Tara Beck tbeck@bvcu.com 3894 1st Ave, Box 3729 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 To learn more about us please visit www.bvcu.com
Trades, Technical MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
PLUMBER/ GASFITTER TEMPORARY POSITION Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 310 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include plumbing and gas repairs, scheduled maintenance checks and some carpentry work. Applicants require experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair, ability to use power and hand tools and follow safe work practices. A journeyman plumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket and a minimum class B gas Ă&#x20AC;tterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket with electrical endorsement are required and should be submitted with resume.
Huckleberry Mine is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. This position works a 7 x 7 schedule (7 days in, 7 days out). While at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Houston.
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Tenders for the “Princess Street Watermain Looping - Contract #2014-28” contract will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014. The general scope of work for this contract includes: 1. Constructing approximately 82m of C900 DR18 PVC watermain 2. Restoration and construction of approximately 114 sq.m. of concrete sidewalk Tender documents are available at the Town Office for a non-refundable charge of $50.00. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on July 3rd, 2014 at the site. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – Princess Street Watermain Looping - Contract #2014-28”. Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope. Tenders shall be accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Other forms of Bid Security will not be accepted by the Town of Smithers and will result in rejection of the Tender. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Neil Bailey, E.I.T. Senior Engineering Technologist Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601
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Lot 15 West Road & Highway 16
1640 Aldous St. South Hazelton
4266 Reiseter Ave
#54-4430 Highway 16
2240 Poplar Park Road, Kispiox
3557 Sixteenth Avenue
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Charlie & Ron NEW LISTING
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$184,500
NEW LISTING
$294,500
1646 Tower St.
1392 Cronin Place • • • •
Great 3 bdrm, 2½ bathroom home Large corner lot Fenced back yard View of Hudson Bay Mountain Kiesha Matthews mls n237386 NEW PRICE
Perfect 15 acre hobby farm Livable fixer upper House/barn/equipment shed/coop Mun. water, good soil, great views Charlie & Ron mls n237469
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Large .27 acre lot in Telkwa 4 bed, 3 bath, ensuite & decks 1 att. garage, landscaped view www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Immaculate rancher in Silver King 2 bdrms & den, 2 baths, 1586sq.ft. Beautiful fenced yard, double garage www.smithershomes.com Ron Lapadat mls n237494
$199,000
NEW PRICE
$184,500
NEW PRICE
160 acres. Crownland on 3 sides. Rustic log cabin. Generator incl. Internet service. Spring fed pond. Access to Kispiox River Donna Grudgfield mls n236887
$179,500
NEW PRICE
Immaculate 5 bedroom home Many upgrades, windows, doors Roof, siding, flooring & paint Large fenced yard & gardens
Peter Lund
mls n237276
$79,000
NEW PRICE
1206 Dogwood Street, Telkwa
3192 Railway Avenue
Unit 2 1686 Main Street
#3 – 95 Laidlaw Road
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Awesome 3 bedroom home Brand new kitchen &vinyl siding Huge fenced yard Massive wired & heated shop
Kiesha Matthews
$217,500
$299,500
Immediate possession available Well kept 3 bedrooms plus mud rm Big sundeck, updated kitchen, bath www.smithershomes.com Ron Lapadat mls n237338
mls n234201
2 bedroom rancher New hot water, furnace, electrical New flooring, new bathroom Fenced yard, storage/workshop
Donna Grudgfield
$325,000
mls n231561
Spacious 2 bedroom condo Ground level wheelchair access Bright, open floor plan Laundry room and 2 appliances
Peter Lund
mls n235402
1993 2 bedroom mobile Located in Mountain View Park Vaulted ceilings, open & bright Huge bathroom with soaker tub
Kiesha Matthews
$445,000
$1,475,000
$179,500
mls n234243
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124 Ross Lake Rd, New Hazelton
3336 Railway Avenue
1240 Winnipeg Street
1612 Third Street, Telkwa
9475 Old Babine Lake Road
Jollymore Road, Smithers
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20 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 28x32 shop, covered Gardens, outbuildings, private www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n234964
Affordable 1240 sf rancher 3 bdrms, new bathroom, updates New decks, new fenced yard Move in ready starter home
Charlie McClary
mls n233506
Attractive, updated 5 bedroom home 99x125 lot, paved dw, fenced, shop Located near arena, pool, highschool Vacant and move in ready
Ron & Charlie
$494,500
$289,500
mls n235486
All on one level 3 bedroom home, open and bright Double carport, enclosed garage Great starter home, see it today!
Donna Grudgfield
$267,000
mls n232784
9200 sf guest lodge, 114 acres 8 bedrooms, great rooms, B&B Ideal B&B, weddings, reunions www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n234404
$39,000
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Executive acreage Mix of hay, pasture and forests 2 year-round creeks, incl. Ganokwa 132 acres
Sandra Hinchliffe
$57,200
mls n234049
$229,000
1496 Willow Street, Telkwa
7066 Glacier Gulch Road
1548 Walnut Street, Telkwa
#43 – 4430 Highway 16
1316 Kitwanga Road, Kitwanga
17771 Highway 16, Smithers
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Attractive 5 bdrm & den, 3bathroom Master on main floor, big games rm Large fenced yard www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n236750
4 bdrm, 2 bathroom custom home Geothermal heat, HRV, 6.45 acres Hardwood, new roof shingles Immaculate and move-in ready
Karen Benson
$149,000
mls n234946
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom log home Large fenced lot, carport Newly renovated main bathroom Nat gas fp, all applainces included
Karen Benson
$520,000
mls n235130
Clean, well kept, 2 bedrooms Separate laundry rm, covered deck Newer twin sealed vinyl windows Affordable bright, storage shed
Jantina Meints
mls n235000
3 acres, 3 bedroom mobile home Veg garden, fruit trees, green house Mountain views, shop, storage shed Close to great fishing&backcountry
Jantina Meints
$284,000
$208,000
mls n235383
900 sf well built & clean home 2.23 acres, 8 minutes from town 2 bedrooms, full basement Quick possession
Jantina Meints
$229,500
mls n233643
$237,000
7309 Highway 16
7351 Boundary Road
Dl 2291 Highway 16 West
1257 Columbia Street
8397 Kroeker Road
54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake
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Handy man special 2.6 acres by Kathlyn Creek You can paddle to the lake Eco-friendly composting toilet
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n234088
157 acre farm property 1988, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Large garage, barn & machine shed View, hay and cross fencing
Sandra Hinchliffe
$289,000
mls n233491
Timbered ¼ section of land Zoned R-1 and only part is ALR Mixture of tree species 20 min west of Smithers
Sandra Hinchliffe
$287,500
mls n231055
Suite deal on 2574 sq ft home Main 3 bdrm, ensuite, 460sf of bsmt Bsmnt suite 1 bdrm rents for $575 Fenced yard, roof done 2010
Charlie McClary
mls n236847
Affordable country living, 5.45 acres 4 bdrm, 2 bath mobile with addition Private landscaped yard, deck, garage Open layout, bright, appliances incl
Peter & Jantina
$324,900
$389,900
mls n234936
Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
$459,500
mls n231641
$319,500
20 Starliter Way
1167 Manitoba Street
3475 Simcoe Avenue
4447 Alfred Avenue
13 Pavilion Place
4960 Morris Road, Telkwa
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Premier home site Town sewer & water Lake front living Cul-de-sac location
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n213049
5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Located on a corner lot Beautiful established flower beds Vegetable garden, flowering trees
Peter & Kiesha
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3.38 acres, serviced Currently zoned P-3 Land is level and mostly cleared www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n450660
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
Karen Benson
mls n231260
Updated 4 bdrm, 3 bathroom home Large kitchen, huge master bedroom Fenced yard, views, paved drive www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$425,000
$137,000
$595,000
Lot 1 Victoria Street
mls n236505
3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres Heated kitchen floor, central vac Updates to flooring, lighting, paint 40x60 barn, fenced, double carport
mls n234421
1600 sf 2 bedroom+den, 3 bathrooms Great lake and mountain views Energy efficient, water frontage www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n233231
Lovely country cottage on 5 acres 4 bdrm, 3 bath, walk out basement Views, sunshine, fenced for horses www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$549,000
$298,500
mls n231340
$165,000
2238 Law Avenue, Houston
1172 Main Street
2301 Aveling Coalmine Road
Quick School
2690 Bulkley Drive
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3450 sq ft former gov’t building Zone P—1, public/institutional .45 acre lot, paved parking www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
mls n4506042
Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292
Schimmels fine pastries Includes land, business & equipment Excellent location on Main Street www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
mls n4506498
5.31 acres, fenced for horses 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Lots of upgrades, wood heat 28x40 workshop, lots of storage
Donna Grudgfield
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
mls n236390
Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
•7123 square foot, one level building •5 acres, level and landscaped •Covered play area •4 classrooms, 3 bathrooms, gym
Donna & Leo
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
mls n4506585
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
Affordable country living, 4.6 acres 1995 2 bdrm mobile, mud room Close to town, trail to river Partially fenced, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420
mls n234999
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A gardening group created by the Storyteller’s Foundation has been meeting every week for the past two months and now will take a break for the summer. One of the organizers, Sarah Panofsky, said they’ve been busy. “What we’ve been doing this year, which is super exciting, we’ve been helping people get gardens going. We’ve worked with four different members of our group to help create a garden.” “It has been so gratifying. In the past we haven’t actively created gardens, we’ve done more tours. We just fell into it this year of helping to create gardens. After a few hours, with a group of 10 people, you can build and plant a garden. It is such a beautiful thing.” She said the end goal is ultimately to increase the number of people growing their own food. “At Storyteller’s Foundation we are interested in food security and growing our local economy and increasing our independence. We are doing this by getting people together to talk about gardening, to get our hands in the dirt and share our knowledge about growing food. It has been so beautiful.” Panofsky hopes the group keeps in touch and supports each other throughout the summer. All skill levels are welcome to join the group next year or anyone can stop by the demonstration garden in the back of Storyteller’s in Old Town in the meantime. June 22 - Police received a call regarding an attempted telephone scam targeting the elderly. An unsolicited phone call was received by the intended victim by a male posing as the victim’s grandson. The male requested money as he claimed to have been involved in a collision in Mexico and wished money to be sent through the post office. The victim did not comply with the request for money and instead confirmed that the grandson was not in Mexico and had not been involved in any kind of collision. This is a widespread scam and police are advising the public to be aware. June 22 - 7:32 p.m., Police responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 16 near Skeena Crossing, approx one km east of Gitsegukla. A westbound minivan was struck by a small SUV in a rear-end collision. The SUV lost control
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Valley Food & Farm Update Submitted by the Smithers Farmers’ Institute Congratulations to Shawna Williams from the Quick 4-H club! She is travelling to Kelowna to compete in the 4-H Provincial Communication Finals along with Jody Siemens and Carli Wardrop from the Topley 4-H Club. Good luck!
The gardening group helped build the Gitanmaax Community Garden this year.
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and entered the south ditch. Two occupants were treated for injuries at Wrinch Memorial Hospital. Police are seeking witnesses to the collision or anyone with knowledge of the collision to come forward. June 23 - 9:42 a.m., RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 37, 68 kms north of the Hwy 16 junction. A semi trailer had been traveling northbound when it suffered a tire blow out and the driver lost control. It entered the ditch, however there were no injuries suffered by the driver. June 25 - 10:38 p.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of a highly intoxicated female under the bridge near Hwy 16 and Churchill St. A female was found at the location, in(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX a state of intoxication that dictated medical intervention. She was transported to Wrinch Memorial Hospital.
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There is an online version of the Emergency Management Guide for BC Beef Producers: www.cattlemen.bc.ca/docs/beef_emguide_final.pdf. Contact the BC Cattlemen’s Association or BC Ministry of Agriculture if you want a hardcopy. Turkey crates are now available for rent to Smithers Farmers’ Institute members. Check out the website at www.smithersfarmersinstitute.com for more info. The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association award a bursary each year for local students pursuing careers in agriculture in the Valley. Contact the BVCA secretary, Megan D’Arcy at 250-846-9854 for more information. The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association is hosting another Field Day on September 6, Charlie McClary 2014. TheRe/Max focus Bulkley this year is on Cattle HanValley - Smithers dling Equipment – mark your Office (250) 847-5999 Faxcalendars! (250) 847-9039
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