Smithers Interior News, July 16, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

107th Year - Week29

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

www.interior-news.com

Single Copy • $1.30 ($1.24 + 6¢ GST)

PM 40007014

RECYCLING WORKS Curbside recycling program successful.

NEWS/A3

TAKING ON TYHEE

BRONZE MEDALS Strauss brings home Olympic hardware.

SPORTS/A8

More than 50 participants braved the heat and raced around Tyhee Lake in the triathlon last Sunday. For the full story and photos from the annual event, see Page A9.

PUB RENOS

Kendra Wong photo

A once popular bar is being repurposed.

THREE RIVERS/B12

Construction business is booming By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

INSIDE LETTERS A7 SPORTS A8 COMMUNITY A14 OUR TOWN A24 THREE RIVERS B1 CLASSIFIEDS B4

The construction business is booming in Smithers. According to figures released at their July 8 regular meeting of council, the Town of Smithers has issued building permits for a total of $12.4 million worth of projects so far this year. In contrast, at this time last year building permits for only about $2.5 million worth of projects had been issued. Of this year’s total, $4.7

million comes from the second arena project, said Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach, but even without it there are numerous significant projects underway right now. But this isn’t the end of it. Bachrach said he expected to see another $6 to $7 million in projects receive permits before the end of the 2014 construction season. Interestingly, permits have been issued for a mix of commercial and residential projects, like the 31-unit adult living complex on Princess Ave.

and the Smithers Mall redevelopment, he pointed out. “[The Smithers Mall] has sat in the same condition for a lot of years and now we have a new owner who sees it as a worthy investment,” Bachrach said. “Part of it is the general economic climate. People are feeling positive about Smithers’ future. There isn’t a direct relationship with what [development] is happening to the west of us but I think generally people are feeling positive about the economic climate and feeling that Smithers is a

Friday Only!

Mighty Dog Food see page A-28

Assorted Varieties 24x156 grams

good community to invest in.” Bachrach said lately he has been hearing from contractors who are saying they are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. “One contractor said he hasn’t seen it this busy since the ‘70s and another one said he could hire several more employees if he could find them so it seems to me that everyone who can swing a hammer has work right now and it’s certainly good to see.” Mark Allen, the Town of Smithers director of

development services, said 2007 and 2008 were busy years for single-family residential and commercial construction also but those years were nothing like the current one. “2014 will be the most multi-family residential construction since I’ve been here,” Allen said. The highest value in recent memory for the Town of Smithers came in 2007 and 2010, when almost $16 million and about $17.5 million, respectively, in residential and commercial construction permits were issued.

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

N EWS

RCMP seeking public’s assistance

Randy Edward Patrick, 39, is facing charges of sexual assault and committing an indecent act after an incident took place behind the Smithers Public Library early last week. On July 7 at 3:19 p.m., Smithers RCMP received a report of a possible assault in progress taking place behind the library. Officers attended immediately and found Edwards sexually assaulting a 59-year-old female. Patrick was arrested at the scene. Numerous people in the area witnessed the event. The victim had a laceration to her head and was almost unconscious when she was taken to Bulkley

The RCMP is asking for help in identifying this man. Valley District Hospital with minor injuries. She was released later in the day. The victim and suspect are known to each other and the

RCMP said it was an isolated incident. *** The Smithers RCMP is requesting the public’s

#48 Hudson Bay Mobile Home Park

MLS N237895

$36,500

LIS NEW TI NG

$419,500

LIS NEW TI NG

MLS N237854

3 bed, 1 bath mobile with lots on upgrades, including kitchen, bathroom, flooring and fixtures. Fenced Yard. Why rent when you can buy?

4080 Whalen Rd

Well-kept and renovated mobile on 5.5 acres, close to Smithers, set-up for horses, lots of water.

$259,500

8795 Horllings 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom home on private and picturesque 5 acre lot 10 mins from town. $339,000 MLS N237934

12411 Bourgon Road

Bulkley River Front, Big house – 1800 Sq Ft. plus basement with separate 2 bd suite on private 5 acres.

MLS N234058

John Butler - Owner Cell 250-877-2141

3167 Millar Road Dream home on 12 acres overlooking the valley. 4bd, 2.5 bath, double garage. $529,500 MLS N237814

$249,500

Casda Thomas - Manager Cell 250-877-9366

Disney Planes, Fire & Rescue

Fri. - Sat. – 7 & 9 • Sun. - Tues. – 7:30 Saturday Matinee - 1pm • G

In 3-D

$339,500

2847 Ptarmigan Rd 3 bdrm, full Bsmnt home on 5.58ac on route to ski hill. Large shop for dad. $389,000 MLS N237667

8510 Old Babine Lake Road

2143 Riverside Drive

Excellent Driftwood location with wonderfully renovated home with shop in excellent condition on 5.13 acres. Second home (modular) available if needed.

2.62 Acres at the end of Main St. on the Bulkley River. Zoned for campground and house.

MLS N237772

MLS N237614

$410,000

$149,500

III

Tammy

Fri., Sat. - 7:15 & 9:15 Sun. - Tues. – 7:45 • 14A

300 Lunan Road

Outstanding riverfront 57 acres with home & outbuildings just 2 mins from town. MLS N227750

$650,000

Lot 1 Mountain View Road

7.4 acres on Mountain View Rd. One of your last chances to build your dream home here. MLS N228304

Jeremy Penninga - Sales Cell. 250-847-0830

Wed. & Thurs. - 8 • Fri. & Sat. - 7:30 & 9:30 Sun. - Tues. - 8 • PG

LIS NEW TI NG

Visit our website at: www.calderwoodrealty.com calderwoodrealty@telus.net

N PR EW IC E

LIS NEW TI NG

MLS N237725

1675 Highland Rd.

Bordering Call Lake trails with tremendous mountain views, this 3 bdrm 2 bath first time offered home awaits your move.

LIS NEW TI NG

4 bed, 3 bath, close to Smithers on a private 5.6 acre parcel. Custom home w/suite potential.

1175 Main Street, Smithers

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

LIS NEW TI NG

8911 Glacierview Rd

LIS NEW TI NG

CALDERWOOD REALTY 250-847-9222

assistance in identifying a man who broke into the One Stop in Telkwa on July 4. Police officers were called to the scene at 2:40 a.m. and found the front door of the business had been pried open but no one was found inside. Upon review of security camera footage, a man with a beard carrying a pry bar was seen taking several packages of cigarettes and a container for cash donations. This is the second incident at the One Stop in the last couple of months, the last occurring on June 14. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect can call 250.847.3233 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477.

Roi TheaTRe

Niomi Mio - Sales Cell 250-877-9040

$139,000

DJ Mio - Sales Cell 250-877-3677

6635 Lake Kathlyn Road 2063 sqft. log home on 4.8 tranquil acres steps from Lake Kathlyn. $249,500 MLS N227893

5433 Lake Kathlyn Road

1230 Hunter Ave

0.5 acre level building lot with a Riverfront Park across the road on Hunter Ave in Telkwa. MLS N236980

$99,500

2943 Rosenthal Road

Well kept with recent addition & upgrades on 2.5 ac near Lk Kathlyn beach. Large heated shop, RV shed, motivated seller.

Custom 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath home on fenced 5.58 acres close to awesome fishing & town.

MLS N235221

MLS N233862

Jesse Butler - Sales Cell. 250-877-2471

$229,90

Dan Hansma - Houston Cell 250-845-8234

Kelly Mattson - Hazelton Cell 250-842-8176

David Webster - Sales Cell 250-877-3447

$495,000

Laurel Borrett - Sale Cell 250-877-9444

TUESDAYS: ALL SEATS $7.00 250-847-2440

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

N EWS Curbside recycling program a success By Ryan Jensen

Smithers/Interior News

Town of Smithers’ residents have welcomed the new curbside recycling program with open arms according to a July 8 report presented at the regular meeting of council. The recycling initiative has been in place for more than two months and the reduction in waste going to the landfill has already been dramatic, said Town of Smithers director of works and operations Roger Smith. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised with how seamless the transition has been,” Smith said. “People in town seem to be really excited about the program and eager to learn more about it.” Initially, there were concerns about being able to fit two weeks’ worth of garbage into the can but now many residents have noticed how much waste can be recycled. “People really seem to be getting the hang of it,” said Town of Smithers

Smithers residents have bought into the new curbside recycling service.

Contributed photo

community recycling educator Alexie Stephens. “I think that many residents are feeling shocked at how much their garbage has decreased since the program has started.” After four collections, there is now an almost equal amount, by weight,

of garbage and recycling being picked up. But like any new program, there have been some hiccups. So far, works and operations’ staff have recorded 54 non-compliant cases out of 5,013 individual collections.

Some areas of concern include soft plastics being included with the recycling as well as tossing refundable bottles and cans into the blue bin when they should be taken to the bottle depot for refund. In the next few weeks, Stephens is following up with specific households to educate them on what is included in the program and to help them reduce their landfill footprint. As her contract moves into its final half, Stephens said she will also be canvassing door to door and hopes to head into Smithers’ schools in September. “I want to make sure that people have the information they need to make this curbside program successful in the long run,” Stephens said. “I genuinely care about waste reduction and I sincerely want Smithers’ curbside recycling program to be successful.” More information on the curbside recycling program is available on the Town of Smithers’ website—www. smithers.ca.

Sunday BREAKFAST Buffet 250-847-2828

WIN

SM I L E F OR T H E WE E K If men can run the world, why can’t they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck?

Tracey Turko, RD

A footlong with a 21oz drink & choice of cookies.

& $50

ﬁrst to post the correct answer

First Impressions Count

FREE

With every $25 cash card load. Open for breakfast at 7 AM

French Linen

best friend Coming soon to

Versailles

by commenting on this ad at

Gift Card

/SmithersInteriorNews

Follow these clues & create a sentence. • • • • •

Primer Red

A10, photo caption, 5th word A7, ﬁrst sentence, 11th word A25, second headline, 11th word B3, ﬁrst sentence, 18th word A26, biggest set of numbers

Like Us

English Yellow

Barcelona Orange

Watch Annie

Abusson Blue

Get up-to-date news, event info, classiﬁeds & more!

in action & see how she achieved this antique look: www.you.tube/s4zFBrckjAc

Graphite

Annie Sloan Online Soon

www.facebook.com/SmithersInteriorNews Florence

Smithers

The Do It Yourselfer’s

Solve

the word puzzle & be the

1142 Main Street, Smithers • 847-5318

Any Six Inch Sandwich

Paloma

Footlong Combo Meal

1314 Main St, Smithers

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-8 • Fri-Sat 11–9 • Sun 10-8

Smithers

Spotlight

www.heartstringsdecor.com

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

N EWS

Technology allows faster response times

By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

A new app will allow the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department to arrive on scene faster. At the regular Town of Smithers council meeting July 8, fire chief Keith Stecko unveiled a new application, called Active911, which the department recently put in place. It’s a digital messaging system that delivers alarms, maps, floorplans and other critical information to first responders in real time. It has completely changed how they operate when they receive a call, Stecko said. Because the department can track members coming to the hall, they are able to be more prepared and arrive on scene

quicker. “We know immediately how many of our people are responding to the hall and we can literally pull up our pre-fire plans on the move and look at how we are going to be dealing with this emergency,” Stecko said. “We now know the locations of all our hydrants instantaneously. We had all that information before but we would have to go to a map somewhere on the scene and decide where we were going to stage our vehicles.” Active911, accessed through iPads in all of the fire department’s emergency response vehicles, replaces a huge amount of paper-based information that was previously used to assist firefighters when out on a call and

Smithers Volunteer Fire Department chief Keith Stecko displays the Active911 technology inside one of their units last week.

Ryan Jensen photo

before they left the fire hall. Now, when calls come in, all pertinent information is available immediately

PUBLIC NOTICE 3RD AVENUE SHARED BIKE/ VEHICLE LANE PROJECT

In accordance with Town of Smithers Policy, when new traffic control devices are installed (including speed change signs) the public must be made aware of the change. The Town has now installed new speed signs (30km) along 3rd Avenue to support the shared bike/vehicle lane project and are partnering with the RCMP on a public education blitz. A grace period during this public education period has been initiated with full enforcement by the RCMP commencing July 21, 2014.

to any firefighter with a smartphone. “It’s a very powerful tool,” Stecko said, adding there are other iPad

applications that complement the Active911 system like a guide of hazardous materials. “The biggest selling point is the

sharing of information live, in real time. It keeps everybody informed as to what’s going on. “It’s very hard to manage on-scene when you require so much information. One of our major challenges, day to day, is we are constantly fighting time. We have to continually find efficiencies in how we respond to emergencies.” The conversion was accomplished within the fire department’s 2014 operating budget, Stecko reported to council. The iPads were in the neighbourhood of $6,000 and the annual cost to subscribe to Active911 is $521, he said. “I’m super impressed,” said Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “I think it just shows our fire department

Garden Clearance Sale

Sale on July 16-19

All Ceramic & Plastic Pots

All patio Furniture

30% OFF

20% off

Tyhee Lake Triathlon The Tyhee Lake Triathlon would like to thank the following businesses for support and sponsorship of this year’s race. A big thanks to our volunteers as well. See you next year! • • • • • • • • • •

McBike and Sport Nature’s Pantry Smithers Family Chiropractic Inc BV Credit Union Sun Life Financial Pharmasave HBH Land Surveying Inc Dan’s Source for Sports OGC Profile Design

is ahead of the curve when it comes to communications and ensuring they have the most efficient and effective response possible. I think it’s wonderful for everyone in the community to know they’re being so proactive in terms of new technology. “Considering how significant an improvement it is, the investment is just an incredible value for the taxpayer.” In situations where seconds and minutes are critical, Stecko said he believes Active911 will translate into a better response time for the fire department. “I think this is a very effective way for us to be able to deliver a public service from a safety perspective in a far more efficient way than we have in the past.”

All Wall Art

20% OFF

Cameo Plastic Pots

40% OFF

assorted sizes & colours

Fountains & Bird Baths

20% OFF

BV HOME CENTRE

Hwy 16 – Houston 250-845-7606

Hwy 16 – Telkwa 250-846-5856

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

N EWS

Call Us!

For news items or advertising The Interior News • 250-847-3266

Prescriptions for Living Well Tinka Von Keyserlingk Pharmacist “There are so many allergy medications to choose from. Which one is best?”

Itchy, watery eyes and a runny, itchy nose with sneezing are the classical symptoms for allergy sufferers. Whether you are allergic to dust, pollen or animal dander, the symptoms are similar and so is the treatment. Seasonal allergies or hay fever occurs typically in the spring in response to grass, trees, weeds and other pollen sources. Antihistamines can either be long acting or short acting. Long acting are more commonly used because they require only once a day dosing, providing protection from your allergy symptoms for 24 hours, and don’t cause drowsiness. Use them regularly, throughout the allergy season. Short acting antihistamines are less convenient to take, requiring repeated doses each day, and cause drowsiness. As they quickly get into your bloodstream, use them for immediate reactions to bug bites, animals, and itchy skin rashes Long acting antihistamines include loratadine (or Claritin®), cetirizine (or Reactine®) and desloratadine (Aerius®). Know what you are allergic to and begin taking the antihistamine just before the start of the season to prevent you form experiencing any symptoms.

TRAIL CLOSED A part of the Town of Smithers Perimeter Trail from Schibli Street to Second Avenue is closed until further notice because of an eroding creek bank. Residents are able to use Toronto Street as a detour. Marisca Bakker photo

Safeway wants to help your community food bank this summer. Donate a $5 care package you get 5 airmiles or a donate $10 package and get 10 airmiles! On now til July 20th.

Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday & Holidays 10am-5pm

Seniors’ Day every day • 10%

ign

Bulkley Village Shopping Center

250-847-4474

off (some exclusions may apply)

ly!

r ea

Mz. Judged is Back!

Calling all Contestants!!

The Northern Society for Domestic Peace and the Hudson Bay Lodge are once again putting the “fun” in fundraising as they proudly present the 2014 Bi-Annual Smithers Mz. Judged fundraising event Nov 8th at the Hudson Bay Lodge. Mz Judged is an entertaining event where the wonderful women (actually a few manly men!) will put on gowns, high heels and makeup and show oﬀ their talent in this fantastic fundraising event that includes an evening gown, bathing suit and talent competition. Recognition and fame await the contestants! The Mz Judged fundraising event celebrates Novemberʼs White Ribbon and the Donʼt Be a Bystander Campaign where men from around the world join forces and work to end violence against women. All proceeds from this charity event will support programs that address domestic violence in our community. If you think youʼre the man for the job or you know someone who is, contact Arin at NSDP: 250-847-9000 or email: admin@domesticpeace.ca

O PINION

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

2010

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013

POINT O F V IEW

Letting drivers set limits

“

Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province. The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds. For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. In June, I travelled up the Fraser Canyon and on through the Cariboo to Prince George. The canyon offers some of the harshest road-building conditions in Canada, but even portions of that cliff-hanging, rock-and-tunnel road are getting increases from 90 to 100 km/h. There are two common assumptions about this move. One is that increasing the speed limit means people will automatically drive faster. The other is that higher speeds mean more accidents, or at least more severe accidents. The government downplayed opposition to this change, which Stone signalled last fall when he launched the public consultation. Police agencies don’t like it. ICBC officials are skeptical to say the least. ICBC’s latest rate increase was attributed mostly to cost pressure from higher injury payouts, and it will be tracking the sections of higher speed limit to see if the number of severe accidents goes up. Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas. Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are. In 2013, only 48 per cent of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in the past decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed to highway driving, North America style. But a veteran driving instructor calls today’s new drivers “the weakest generation I’ve ever taught,” after they spent their formative passenger years watching TV or playing with game machines and other screens while on the road. If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Trash Talk: how to create less garbage

s mentioned in last week’s article, reducing waste is everyone’s job. I cannot stress enough the impact of each person’s every day, individual actions regarding waste disposal—it is not just one person who is throwing away an item, but thousands of people across the province, across the country are also throwing away the same item. With that in mind here are some tips to reduce waste: Try to reduce waste at the beginning of the stream. When shopping buy products that have less packaging, perhaps a different brand packages a product in a box instead of plastic. Starting to think

through these sorts of waste reduction exercises is a great way to start reducing waste. Before throwing items away ensure there are no recycling options for it. Residents may be surprised to learn there are a wide variety of free recycling programs in the province for nearly all of our household products. There are provincial recycling programs for: electronics, small appliances, power tools, outdoor power equipment, paints, flammable liquids, gasoline, electronic toys, motor oil, containers and filters, antifreeze and containers, all batteries, tires, thermostats, all light bulbs and fixtures, cell phones, medications and

GUEST VIEW Alexie Stephens of course, beverage containers. That is a lot to remember, a good rule of thumb is that if it plugs in or operates on batteries, it can be recycled. Alternatively, before trashing an item, think about whether it can be used further, perhaps for a different purpose. We can

InteriorNEWS THE

Serving Smithers, the Bulkley Valley, the Hazeltons and District, Houston and District, and published on Wednesday of each week at 3764 Broadway Avenue, Smithers, B.C. Copyright number 321634. Stories, photographs, illustrations, designs and type styles in The Interior News are the property of the copyright holders, its illustrations repo services and advertising agencies. Reproduction in whole or in part, without written permission, is specifically prohibited. Authorized as second-class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. PM40007014

take examples from previous generations. I know my grandparents save many things for reuse—string from a package, tissue paper from a gift, Ziploc bags to be washed and reused. Of course there is a fine balance between purposeful items and clutter; be reasonable, ask yourself “Will I be able to reuse this item in the near future?” Lastly, it is easy to get caught up in consuming disposable items, but it is so important to reduce the amount of disposable items in our lives. Bring your reusable cup, bring Tupperware for takeout, and of course, bring your own bags! Not just for the final purchase but also for produce or bulk

purchases. Remember, when we throw something away, there really is no “away,” garbage ends up somewhere. At the rate our landfills are filling up, soon that somewhere may be a lot closer to home. Please think about ways to reduce your waste and remember: every little bit counts. To contact the Community Curbside Educator and Liaison call the Municipal Hall at 250-847-1600 or email recycling@ smithers.ca. Alexie Stephens Town of Smithers Community Recycling Liaison/ Educator

• ESTABLISHED APRIL 13, 1907 • MEMBER OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCIL

MEMBER: B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association Canadian Community Newspapers Association International Newspaper Promotion Association B.C. Press Council THE INTERIOR NEWS IS A POLITICALLY INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY BLACK PRESS GROUP LTD.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES including GST: Local – $40.50 per year Seniors – $30.00 per year Out of Area – $55.00 per year USA – $230.62 per year

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The Interior News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

L ETTERS No future in oil and gas

TO:

Editor: My good neighbour, Brian Burrill, challenges our elected representatives in your July 2 edition to say how the needs of the province’s public education and health systems can be satisfied without the royalties from the spaghetti dish of oil and gas pipelines proposed for our region. They need look no further than Finland. This northern European country has a population (about 5 million) and a per capita Gross Domestic Product (about $47,000) comparable to British Columbia’s. Its economy is also similar to this province—timber, boom and bust mining, agriculture and services— with one notable exception. Finland has no oil and gas industry. Nevertheless, it has public education and health care systems consistently ranked the best in the world and above Canada’s, which are also ranked pretty high. For example, we are told that Finnish university graduates become engineers, lawyers, business persons, etc. only if they cannot make the grade as school teachers. The opposite of the story told here. As a result of their obsessive devotion to education, the Finns have been able to diversify their economy to become global leaders in industrial design and electronic technology. Superior education and health care are possible without the uncertain oil and gas pipeline revenues. It’s a matter of thinking and talking through our priorities, not grasping for more money. Richard Overstall Smithers

Corporate spin all that’s left Editor: On June 27, Enbridge filed with the NEB the documents required by conditions #20 and 21 regarding their Transportation Service

Letters to the editor policy

Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@ interior-news.com.

Your

Grant Harris Publisher

—are the fastest growing industries in the United States, and many other nations. Mr. Warren Buffett, the guru investor of investors, has just transferred another $15 billion into sustainable alternative energy, and you can bet your boots he didn’t do that because he lacks the superior knowledge of our political leaders. Perhaps a few of our local people could convince Mr. Buffett that investing in the crude oil pipeline would be a much better investment.

T HE E DITOR

Agreements (TSA). They acknowledge “As of July 2014, Northern Gateway has not executed firm TSAs with its prospective shippers.” In short, there are no agreements in place and they are uncertain when there will be. I cannot avoid contrasting this announcement with the CBC piece on August 24, 2011 titled “Northern Gateway Pipeline Fully Booked” which states: “Calgary-based oil pipeline operator Enbridge said Wednesday it has lined up enough shippers to fill its proposed Northern Gateway pipelines project that would ship oilsands crude to the West Coast for transport to Asian markets. Enbridge did not identify which Asian and Canadian companies have committed to use the $5.5-billion facility, but Chinese refining giant Sinopec has said it is on board with the project. Companies have fully subscribed to long-term service on both a 525,000-barrel-per-day line carrying crude from Alberta to Kitimat, B.C., as well as a smaller line that would bring imported condensates inland. Janet Holder, Enbridge’s executive vice-president of Western access, called the shipper agreements “a major step forward” for the project, which she said would enable Canadian energy companies to fetch a better price for the crude they produce.” So these announcements were at best, pure fiction in all likelihood designed to reassure Enbridge investors who must be very nervous about this doomed project. Unfortunately for these

investors, the public in British Columbia has learned to separate the facts from the fantasy world of advertising and corporate spin. In the case of the Northern Gateway proposal, and despite the Harper government’s preordained approval, corporate spin is about all they have left. Dr. Josette Wier Smithers

Elk season a poor idea Editor: I wish to say a few words about the BV Rod and Gun club letter published on July 9th in The Interior News regarding their proposed elk hunt. I agree with Minister Steve Thompson’s decision not to open the wished-for elk hunt in the Bulkley Valley. Doing so would lead to unintended consequences including the decimation of the elk herd(s) in the valley. Illegal trespass, night hunting and waste of game is already a problem in the greater Quick area (remember the illegal killing of elk in farmers’ fields right off the highway or the moose killings of the late 1980s to early 1990s?). A hunting season on elk— regardless how short—would amplify afore-mentioned problems! Kudos to the minister and his advisers for not rushing into this! Anton Seif Telkwa

Laura Botten Front Office

Ingo Oevermann Smithers

Long-term jobs are needed

Hazeltons need employment

Editor: It’s not that I am against industry and jobs; I just don’t believe in giving away our valuable natural resources for low crude oil pricing to large polluting industries or foreign governments, when we could be creating thousands of less polluting sustainable long term jobs for Canadian men and women. Some of the big oil/ big pipeline supporters are uninformed climate change deniers, but many seem to be ignorant of the fact that there are more jobs as electricians, factory assemblers, installers, plumbers, installers, trainers, and more cleaner money to be made in the many facets of sustainable energy. We are 10 years past peak oil, and very close to the last gasp of the big oil industry, but some of our short sighted political masters seem bound and determined to push Canada down a dangerous unsustainable path. Unlike Canada and B.C., the U.S., China, Japan, the U.K. and EU are making very profitable headway in sustainable alternative energy. Germany, the most powerful economy in the EU expects to be largely independent of fossil fuel energy in 10 years. The tiny state of Israel is on an equally ambitious path. Sustainable energy— geothermal, solar electric, solar thermal and wind energy

Editor: Ever since the sawmills closed in Carnaby and South Hazleton, there has been very high unemployment in the Hazelton area, but there has also been a lot of opposition to the projects that could now employ these workers. Unemployment leads to poverty that in turn results in lots of social problems. The best thing that can be done for the families is to ensure that the breadwinner has a good paying job that can properly support a family and allow them to own a home. These jobs won’t return in the forest industry in the forseeable future due to the low-quality forests in the Hazelton area. The closing of the pulp mills in Prince Rupert and Kitimat dealt a death blow to the forest industry in the Hazleton area so jobs must be found in other industries. It is time to end all the negativity and start supporting the creation of jobs. If people were back working it would have a huge positive effect on morale in the Hazelton communities. Idle hands are not happy hands so we must try to keep those hands busy. It is time for the cup to be half full. Brian Mould Terrace

THE INTERIOR NEWS, P.O. Box 2560, Smithers, B.C. 3764 Broadway Ave. • Phone 847-3266 Fax 847-2995 NEWS: editor@interior-news.com • ADVERTISING: advertising@interior-news.com

TEAM

Ryan Jensen Editor

Jill Boland Production

Judy McIntosh Office Assistant

Nick Briere Sales Representative

Marisca Bakker Reporter

Kendra Wong Reporter

www.interior-news.com

S PORTS

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Sports Email: sports@interior-news.com

Strauss brings home bronze at Special Olympics By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

It has only been a day since Laura Strauss flew back from this year’s Special Olympics, but her voice says a lot. It’s raspy and coarse, yet her tone is still surprisingly energetic. “Sorry my voice is gone,” she said. “I think it’s because of all the yelling and screaming and cheering on Team B.C.” The 24-year-old Smithers resident spent the last week in Vancouver competing against some of the top athletes in the country in the 2014 Special Olympic Summer Games.

“It was good, I actually had fun,” said Strauss. “I’m always nervous when I start, but then it’s fun to do it. The nerves make me go faster.” This year, she took home two bronze medals: one in the long jump and another in the 4x100metre relay. She also competed in the 100-metre run where she finished seventh in the preliminary round and the 200-metre run finishing fifth in the division final. Strauss finished with a long jump of 3 metres and 70 centimetres. “There’s a lot of competition with the other teams, it makes it hard, but I tried to push to get to the

previous Games. For Strauss, training for the Special Olympics is a year-round job. She trained three times a week at the Smithers Secondary School track. Though she didn’t win as many medals as she has in previous years, she’s proud of her performance. “It’s hard work and I try my best. I worked really hard for this just by saying ‘I can do this’.” Strauss also credits her mother for helping her to get to the Games. “My mother did a lot of work for me to get here,” she said. However, her mother, Elize, believes her daughter has done well because she is so

Laura Strauss won bronze in the long jump and the 4x100-metre relay at this year’s Special Olympics in Vancouver.

Submitted photo

end,” she said of the races. “They were really fast, but I did well, which is what counts.”

This is Strauss’ third national games. Though she only brought home two bronze medals this

year, she can add it to her growing collection — she already has 13 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze from

ULTIMATE LUXURY ULTIMATE TRAVEL TRAILERS TRAVEL

E V A SOVER 00 0 0 0 , $10

WAS

$ • • • •

8 9,11

NOW

5 9 4 , 38 RV231

Euro thermal windows Fireplace Wide screen TV Aluminum construction

WAS

7 2,31

NOW

5 9 4 , $ 41 RV232

4916 Highway 16, Terrace 250-635-7187• 1-800-313-7187 DEALER #5958

disciplined. “I think she’s very focused. I ran into her [at the Games] and she doesn’t hardly want to talk to me, she just said ‘hi mom’ and she just walked on,” she said. “The team keeps them focused.” And although the Special Olympics are over, Strauss is setting the bar even higher. “I wanted to try and go to Worlds because I’ve never gone to world competitions yet. Next year it’s supposed to be in L.A., so I hope to get picked,” she said. “If I’m not, maybe I’ll be able to watch.” Strauss was one of 37 other provincial athletes who competed in the Special Olympics.

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

S PORTS

Scorching heat doesn’t stop triathletes By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Bulkley Valley Credit Union EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers Pantone colours:

Pantone 287 Blue Pantone 356 Green Pantone 139 Harvest

River Stokes-DeYoung, 12, laces up his runners as he prepares for the 10-kilometre bike ride during the Tyhee Lake Triathlon Sunday. Black/Grey Logo file

Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION

Bulkley Valley

INSURANCE SERVICES The only locally owned Insurance Brokerage in the Valley. www.bvis.ca

Bulkley 1139 Main Street, Smithers | Valley 250-847-2405 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Kendra Wong photo

Roughly 53 participants swam, rode and ran their way around Tyhee Lake in the scorching heat in the annual triathlon over the weekend. In the standard distance, Peter Krause came in first finishing in 2 hours and 18 minutes, while Tina Haskins-Cochrane finished in 2 hours and 44 minutes. In the sprint, Kyle Irvine finished in 1 July11 2007 hour and minutes and Robyn Poulson at 1 hour and 21 minutes. “When people do their first race, there’s a huge sense of accomplishment when they finish it,” said Jody Barber, race director of the Tyhee Lake

Colour Logo File

Triathlon. “I think it’s a really enjoyable race experience, it’s a great goal to set.” The race drew participants from Mackenzie, Kitimat, Houston and as far away as Lacombe, Alberta. “We get people who are quite competitive and we also get beginners and I’m always excited when people use our race to introduce themselves to the sport,” said Barber. This year, there were three distances to choose from: the standard distance, which involved a 1,500-metre swim, 40-kilometre bike ride and 10-kilometre run; the sprint distance of a 750-m swim, 20-km bike ride and a 5-km run; and the tri-a-tri distance with a 300-m swim, 10-km bike ride

and 3-km run. Racers could also participate in teams or individually. Ron Lowe, who raced in a team, was the first person to cross the finish line during the standard distance bike ride. “I know this course pretty well,” said Lowe, who has completed the bike ride portion of the race roughly a dozen times. “It’s a very challenging course. It’s hard to get speed because there’s so many rolling hills and it’s also total asphalt, so it’s a bit bumpy. But it’s a fun course.” They have also implemented a variety of race distances to draw a different range of athletes. “They’re shorter races for people who want to try a triathlon

out,” said Barber, adding that the distances helped draw people between the ages of 12 to 15. Twelve-yearold River StokesDeYoung finished first in the tri-a-tri distance in just over 50 minutes. “I wanted to try it out, I’ve never done it before,” said Stokes-DeYoung. “It was really hard, but I’m glad I finished it without hurting myself.” As one of the youngest racers, Stokes-DeYoung said the last portion of the race was the most difficult. “The run was the hardest part because after the big bike and a swim, it was really hard and I started to get cramps,” he said, adding that he will race again next year.

Bulkley Valley

CREDIT UNION Business Directory

Bulkley Valley • ICBC Express Repair Facility • Experienced Staff

INSURANCE SERVICES • •

All Makes & Models Hoskins Ford Body Shop

WWW.HOSKINSFORD.COM HOSKINS FORD SALES LTD Hwy 16, Smithers 250-847-2237 1-800-663-7765

Bulkley Valley

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CARLYLE SHEPHERD & CO. Chartered Professional Accountants - C.A. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

• Financial Statements • Accounting & Auditing • Business Advisors • Financial & Estate Planning • Computerized Bookkeeping • Personal & Corporate Tax Returns Tel: 250.847.3228 | 1235 Main Street, Smithers Email: csco.smithers@telus.net

Authorized Telus & Shaw Dealer

Attract new customers for $10 / week Contact Nick at The Interior News 250.847.3266 or nick@interior-news.com

1215 Main St. Smithers | Phone: 250.847.4499 Email: inventory@GVSBC.ca

Call Terry Fulljames for a

Quality, Professional Home Inspection TRANSPORT LTD. SAND & GRAVEL

Reptile, fish & betta specialty shop Find us on Facebook 3752 Broadway Avenue 250.847.4733

Steffen Apperloo Cell: 250-847-0568 • Ph: 250-847-9068 • Fax: 250-847-2889 4120 Gelley Rd., Smithers, BC V0J 2N2

stetitransport@gmail.com Sand & Gravel Sales, Road Building & Site Prep

250-847-3222

• Fully licenced & insured • Wood stove inspection

• Pre-listing inspections for vendors • Same day e-mail reports with photos

A10 www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

S PORTS

Like Us

www.facebook.com/SmithersInteriorNews Get up-to-date news, event info, classifieds & more!

TOWN OF SMITHERS PUBLIC NOTICE OF

REVISED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE - 2014 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:

July 8 July 22 - Cancelled September 9

August 12 August 26 - Cancelled October 14 October 28 December 9

November 25

SUMMER SOCCER FUN Ashley (right) tries to get the ball past Emma in a friendly game Friday morning at Chandler Park field. The annual Daniel Imhof soccer camp kicked off last week where kids between the ages of four and 11 showed off their soccer skills.

Regular Council meetings will commence at 7:30 pm at the Smithers Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers BC.

Kendra Wong photo

Price heads to fourth BC Games By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Volleyball athlete Robin Price is heading to her fourth B.C. Games in a row this week. The 16-year-old, along with fellow volleyball players Nadia Maskiewich, Jenna Rauch and Ashlyn Mehr, will be competing in the B.C. Summer Games. Price is familiar with the games, having participated in three previous B.C. Games, including the Surrey games in 2012, the Langley games in 2010 and most recently, the Winter Games in Vernon in 2012. “They were really fun,” she said of the

previous competitions. “I met lots of new people in the sport.” This year, she will be playing beach volleyball with her partner Maskiewich, which is quite different compared to indoor volleyball.

In preparation for the Games, the girls have been practicing at a beach in Terrace. “Beach volleyball is fun because it’s outside and it’s something we don’t do often in Smithers,” said Price.

“Beach volleyball . . . is something we don’t do often in Smithers.” -Robin Price B.C. Summer Games athlete

“You have to be an all-around player, you can’t just be a specific hitter or back row player, you have to be good at everything,” said the Smithers Secondary student.

Head coach Kelli Maskiewich said the outdoor conditions could pose a challenge to the young players. “Playing in sand is extremely difficult. Most of the teams

PUBLIC NOTICE TRAFFIC SIGN CHANGES

we’ll be playing against, beach volleyball is the sport they focus on,” she said. However, Price isn’t worried about the competition. “I think it will be fun, I’m going with Jenna, Ashlyn and Nadia and we’re all pretty good friends,” she said. “Nadia is really good at serving, I’m really lucky to have her as a partner.” Price is one of many athletes who will be attending the B.C. Summer Games from July 17 to 20 in Nanaimo. Luke Berarducci will be swimming, John Fallows for softball, Cameron Golder for volleyball and Reece Wells for basketball.

The Town of Smithers wishes to advise the public that traffic control devices will be placed at the following locations: 1. A new 4-WAY STOP at the intersection of Queen Street & Third Avenue 2. A new 3-WAY STOP at the intersection of Fulton Avenue & Frontage Road 3. A new 3-WAY STOP at the intersection of Sixteenth Avenue & Frontage Road 4. New 3-WAY signs at the intersection of Nineteenth Avenue & Frontage Road 5. A new YIELD sign at the exit from the Hudson Bay Mobile Home Park onto Astlais Place

Lakeside Quilt Show and Garden Tea July 19th 2014, 10:30-4:00 pm Smithers Come and enjoy the Quilts and have tea by the Lake! 5444 Beach Road, Lake Kathlyn, Smithers Quilt Show $ 10.00 at gate

Fundraiser for Bulkley Valley Hospice

Congratulations

TAYLOR BREMNER-SIEBERT, HAILEY ROSS & SANDRA GARCIA Members of our staff, recently graduated from the Optometric Assistant course and are now Canadian Certified Optometric Assistants (C.C.O.A). Congratulations! Please feel free to drop by Alpine Optometry to see any of our certified staff regarding your eye care needs.

250-847-5025 #2 - 3767 2nd Ave, Smithers

www.alpineoptometry.ca

The Interior News

S PORTS Smithers/Interior News

Telkwa residents interested in golf and frisbee now have the chance to combine the skills from both in a sport called disc golf that could be flying its way into the village soon. Disc golf involves a basket, chains and specially-made flying discs. In the same way that golf involves a certain number of holes and each hole has a par, in disc golf, there are roughly nine baskets, most of which are par 3, depending on the difficulty of the course. Participants stand at a tee pad, the designated starting point, and must get the disc in the basket in less than three strokes. But don’t be fooled, it involves more than just tossing the disc toward a target. There are various types of discs which are meant for different shots, including putters, mid-range discs and drivers. “You have to pick the right disc for the right shot,” said Ben

“In the last two or three years, I think it’s doubled in size, some people take it fairly seriously,” he said. There are currently six members in the association, but they hope it will grow with the opening of the new course. “With more exposure and visibility within the community through events, disc golf workshops, and the Telkwa course, [it] should boost people playing, leading to increased Ben Anderson tosses a disc frisbee toward the net during a game at membership,” said Ranger Park. Kendra Wong photo Anderson. While it does take Anderson, president is located at Ranger idea,” said Anderson. practice like any sport, of the newly-formed Park in Smithers with “We’re hoping to Byron Turner, a board Bulkley Valley Disc the next closest course get that installed by member, said you Golf Association. “It’s don’t need much to all about speed and start. how it fades.” “I started in “It’s great when you get that Salmon In the same way Arm in 2005 that golfers prefer without a course. We shot. It’s a skill set.” certain clubs, disc just played on the -Byron Turner barbecue grounds,” he golfers also learn to Bulkley Valley disc golf association said. “We just picked familiarize themselves board member our own targets.” with their discs. “I have a bag and “It’s great when I have about 20 discs you get that shot. It that I’ve grown a is a skill set, it isn’t relationship with,” in Prince George. September if all goes easy to do, so it is said Anderson, who However, the to plan.” rewarding in that has played for the last association is looking The nine-basket sense,” Turner added. nine years. “I know to bring the first disc course will run Their next how they fly and I golf course to Telkwa. adjacent to the Telkwa tournament, called know what they do.” “The Village of airfield, he added. the 2014 Trilogy Currently, the only Telkwa has been According to Challenge, will take disc golf course in really receptive and Anderson, it has place in August at (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX the Bulkley Valley supportive of the grown in popularity. Ranger Park. This week’s feature: re:

We need Compact crossover… … Lexus NX!! help! Dog food and some cat food is needed on an ongoing basis to help with the feeding care of dogs and cats in foster care. Drop off location is at Smithers Feeds.

Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

DrivewayCanada.ca

AND SAVE!

Check weekly flyers flyers (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX Check out out weekly (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX and SAVE! and SAVE! AND SAVE! Browse flyers from your favourite national and local retailers

37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

MEETING SCHEDULE 2014

July 17, 2014..............RDBN Board/Committee Meetings August 14, 2014 .........RDBN Board /Committee/

SNRHD Meetings September 4, 2014.....RDBN Committee Meetings September 18, 2014...RDBN Board Meeting/ SNRHD Meeting Meetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. Please call (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information

PUBLIC IS WELCOME

Reel

News

Rock Bottom

Fishing for Sockeye Salmon with a bottom bouncing rig. Bottom bouncing is more active ﬁshing than our last article on bar ﬁshing. The rig is similar but the weight is attached directly to the 3 way swivel & something that is designed not to hook up on the bottom is used such as a cannon ball, bell, or pencil weight.

Cannon Ball

Bell

Pencil

Either a fly or hook with just a small bead or corky and wool is used. Cast your line about 30 degrees upstream and allow the weight to 'bounce' along the bottom with the current. This will swing your hook through the active fish zone. When you feel the bouncing pause, set the hook. For more info on how to tie and fish different rigs visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/mcbikesmithers

AND SAVE!

Browse nationaland andlocal local retailers Browseﬂyers ﬂyersfrom from your your favourite favourite national retailers

Browse ﬂyers from your favourite national and local retailers

To rod

Browse ﬂyers from your favourite national and local retailers

5-8 ft leader Fly or hook with yarn

Come check out the

selection Sockeye Salmon

Rod & Reel Combos

Featured Retailers Featured Retailers

Advertising space donated by The Interior News

A11

“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION”

Disc golf course coming to Telkwa By Kendra Wong

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Happy Fishing!

Featured Retailers

Featured Retailers Featured Retailers

MAIN ST. SMITHERS 250.847.5009 info@mcbike.ca Visit Visit ﬂyers. deals.savings savings tips. ﬂyers.coupons. coupons. deals. tips. Visit

ﬂyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

Visit Visit ﬂyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

MCBIKE.CA facebook.com/McBike youtube.com/McBikeSmithers

A12â&#x20AC;&#x192;www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

S PORTS

Shogun competitor wins junior championship

Breaking News? Let us know

@ Smithers News

250-847-3266 Email editor@interior-news.com Find us on Facebook at Smithers Interior News

Broadway Place and CORR Homes

A bed and a helping hand

Tareq Abu Khadra was named the junior black belt world champion at the IMAC World Championships in Las Vegas in June.

Kendra Wong photo

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

A local boy battled his way to the top, taking home a trophy in an international martial arts tournament at the end of June. Tareq Abu Khadra was named the junior black belt world champion in the team’s first appearance ever at the IMAC World Championships in Las Vegas. According to Abu Khadra, it was his gameplan that helped him win the second, most intense match against his opponent. “I was losing 4-0 and then we switched tactics and I started

moving forward more and I won 5-4,” he said. Head coach and father Marwan Abu Khadra said Tareq’s ability to adapt his fighting style to his opponents helped him win. “[Tareq] was basically losing the second fight and then we changed strategy,” said Marwan. “For example, if the guy strikes forward, move to the side and that’s what he did two times. Or surprise the opponent with super speed attack, and that’s what we did too and we mixed it up.” Thomas Glanz placed third in the junior colour belt, while Karim and Kyra

Abu Khadra, Ben Glanz and Tristan Hunt also competed in the tournament, but did not place. Marwan is proud of the team’s first performance at the world championships and said members of the Shogun Dojo Club in Smithers will take home more than just a trophy. “It is guaranteed life experience,” said Marwan. The IMAC World Championships is an annual open tournament put on by the International Martial Arts Confederation that brings together martial artists to compete against people from around the world.

INvITaTIoN To TENDER Red Brick Sidewalk Repairs Contract #2014-15B Tenders for the “Red Brick Sidewalk Repairs - Contract #2014-15B” will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 24, 2014 The general scope of work for this contract is to repair existing sidewalks or walkways in selected areas with Red Brick interlocking pavers to Town of Smithers specifications. Tender documents are available at the Town Office for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically, on the Town’s website (www.smithers.ca), or on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – “Red Brick Sidewalk Repairs - Contract #2014-15B”. Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope. Tenders shall be accompanied by an acceptable security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. All Tenders will be examined as to their sufficiency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Town of Smithers Purchasing Policy will apply. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Grant Gibson Engineering / Planning Technologist Town of Smithers Box 879 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1600 Fax (250) 847-1601 e-mail : ggibson@smithers.ca

Sometimes, all a person needs in life is a comfortable bed and some support.

Smithers Community Services Association is doing that with several of its programs, particularly Broadway Place Emergency Shelter and the CORR Homes program. Both provide a homey environment along with support in negotiating life’s obstacles—two things that can make all the difference when someone’s facing challenges in life.

CORR Homes

For 16 years, CORR Homes has been providing a stable family environment for young people who have been involved with the law and might otherwise have been incarcerated. The program is available to youth who are attending school, have a history of non-violent crime and present a low risk to re-offend.

Time spent in a stable home, attending school and setting goals with a youth We act with integrity by providing a resource worker can have a positive secure, supportive environment for those impact on some youths’ futures. “Many struggling to find their place in the world. of the youth we see grow up without These programs are that stability and, for making a difference right many, being in a new Guiding principle: here in Smithers, as well environment gives them as across the North. the chance to develop new relationships and learn Broadway Place new habits,” program Broadway Place isn’t a manager Jo-Anne Nugent large space, but it’s making says. a big difference in the The program follows the community. Each night, it same foster care guidelines as the Ministry offers beds to nine people without homes of Children and Family Development and during the day it offers laundry and and currently has one home operating hygiene services to those with nowhere in Burns Lake. This home has provided else to go. support to dozens of youth over the past Located just off Main Street, it opened 16 years. Hosting youth from Dawson in 2007 and is a “low-barrier” shelter, Creek to Prince Rupert, “the CORR home meaning a person won’t be denied because program provides an opportunity for kids of substance use; instead, admission is to break away from a peer group with safety and behaviour-based. whom they’ve been getting into trouble “Whether we agree or disagree with and experience a different version of someone’s lifestyle, they’re still part of family life,” Nugent says. our community,” shelter manager Candis SCSA is currently looking for an additional Crump says. home, particularly one interested in

We act with integrity.

Broadway Place does more than just provide beds: the staff helps with client care, such as making appointments and helping with paperwork. Breakfast and dinner are served to overnight guests and they offer a drop in service. Sandwiches, coffee, tea, blankets and clothing are handed out at the door throughout the day.

supporting girls. Families are required to provide a moderate amount of supervision to the young person and should have raised their own teens or have experience with at-risk youth. In exchange, families are financially compensated, have 24-hour on-call support and an experienced youth resource worker to work with them. The term is usually for six months or less.

The shelter is well used and that use has almost doubled in the past year, Crump says. Last winter, thanks to support from local churches, the shelter added up to 13 additional beds in a vacant space next door. But she adds that limited funding for staff and resources make it impossible to keep the overflow area going.

“We’re just looking for down-to-earth families,” Nugent says. “We act with integrity by ensuring that the homes are appropriate and safe, and by providing training.”

Rooms are first come, first served and shelter doors close at 10 p.m., re-opening at 8:30 the following morning.

SCSA has been building community and acting with integrity for 40 years. We’re celebrating this milestone with a series of articles about our programs and how they fit into our guiding principles. We hope you’ll join us in this celebration.

A13

Bulkley Valley Credit Union EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers

A14 www.interior-news.com

July 2007

The Interior News

Pantone 287 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Pantone 356

Pantone colours:

Blue Green Pantone 139 Harvest

Black/Grey Logo file

Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION

Bulkley Valley

INSURANCE SERVICES

Bulkley Valley

FINANCIAL SERVICES

We’re proud to help promote local family events like the Colour Logo File

HOUSTON DRAG RACES Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION

HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave. Ph: 250-845-7117

You Belong Here www.bvcu.com

WELCOME TO Valley THE DRAGS... Bulkley SERVICES Stop byINSURANCE on your way to the races!

Bulkley Valley Highway 16 E

FINANCIAL SERVICESHouston

250-845-7555

GOOD LUCK to Ken and Tanya Amonson!

West Highway 16, Houston Phone: 250-845-2213

www.finning.ca

WELCOME TO THE DRAG RACES!!

HOSKINS FORD SALES LTD. D5148

This is Ford Country

Hoskins Ford sales ltd

Hwy 16, Smithers, Phone: 250-847-2237

Toll Free: 1-800-663-7765 this is Ford Country WWW.HOSKINSFORD.COM 250-847-2237 1-800-663-7765 www.hos

It’s Drag Race time!! We’re proud to help support local events!

Proud to support local events through advertising and news coverage! Houston Drag Race advertising is partially sponsored by your community newspapers:

3232 Hwy 16 W, Houston Mall, Houston Ph: 250-845-2890 advertising@houston-today.com

23 - 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake Ph: 250-692-7526 advertising@ldnews.net

www.houston-today.com

www.ldnews.net Divisions of:

3764 Broadway Avenue, Smithers, BC Ph: 250-847-3266 advertising@interior-news.com

www.interior-news.com

2367 Copeland Ave, Houston

Phone: 250-845-7511

The Valley’s Only Locally Owned Insurance Office

HAVE FUN AT THE DRAGS THIS WEEKEND!! Stop by and check out our selection of RVs... HUGE SALES !! ON NOW D5631

RV CENTRE

Highway 16, Houston, BC

1-888-408-2839

New & used inventory also online:

www.smprv.ca

THE BEST RV DEALS ARE IN HOUSTON BC!!

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A15

DrivewayCanada.ca

Visit the Lexus gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Edgy Lexus looker enters crowded crossover market Where has the modern station wagon NX 200t doesn’t have as large a front gone? Nowhere, it’s just called somegrille but the side accent lines, swept thing else–a crossover or small SUV. front windshield and defined rear lights The traditional family station wagon all make a statement. Other than the has been replaced with taller, more bigger grille, the F-Sport model also practical SUVs that provide similar gets larger wheels, a sportier suspeninterior space but add functionality, like sion and LED headlamps on both low a power rear lift gate, all wheel drive and high beam where the base model (AWD) and better outward visibility. gets LED lamps only in the low setting. Automakers have taken notice and, Inside with a few exceptions, have abandoned The exterior might be an acquired taste the traditional station wagon and but the inside is a refined and practical produced a small SUV place to spend time. The instead. This market has same “spindle” motif is exploded in popularity carried into the centre to the point that it is the console, with aluminum fasted growing segment accents pieces that in the market today. frame the high-mounted This is a tough battlecentre stack. The shifter ground but Lexus hopes and computer controller its track record of building are placed to perfection As the small SUV making it easy for the high quality products will attract a new buyer to driver to interact with market continues to the NX. the NX without having to grow and this new Looks look down. The base conNX certainly is one of troller is a rotary knob, “Bam, look at me. No, look at me,” screams this the most eye-catching similar to Audi’s MMI new NX. The edgy design to come along in a system, the optional will turns heads and garRemote Touch system while. ner attention but I have has a track pad that come to realize two things Zack Spencer lets the driver scroll and about the car business. press the pad, the same First, when a design is rather edgy, it way we all use a laptop touch pad. can date quickly. The second is that the Above the controller is a 7-inch screen initial “bam, look at me” wears off, and that displays the information and is the product just becomes part of the positioned well, helping to keep the vehicular landscape, losing the initial attention on the road ahead. The inside pop. of the cabin might not look that invitIf you squint your eyes, just a bit, you ing because of the sweeping roofline can see the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle but in practice, it really is a comfortable the NX is based on. The “spindle” 5-seat vehicle with standard 8-way grille that has now migrated across power and heated front seats. The rear the Lexus family is very prominent, seats sit higher off the floor for good especially the F-Sport version of the outward visibility and the headliner has NX. The F-Sport is the upscale, sportier been scooped out to help maximize model that Lexus hopes will attract the the interior space. Cargo is on par with same youthful buyers that have moved others in this class and a power litigate into the Lexus IS compact car. The base is optional.

‘‘

’’

Question of the Week Driveway test driver Zack Spencer says today’s crossover vehicles have replaced the popular station wagon of yesteryear. Do you agree? Is there something about the station wagon that appeals more to you?

Lexus joins the compact crossover lineup with the all-new NX.

Go to DrivewayCanada.ca to submit your answer. QUESTION

OF THE WEEK!

Drive The worldwide launch of the NX was held right here in B.C., driving between ultra modern Vancouver and the rustic resort of Whistler. International guests were exposed to the two sides of the NX, the polished city vehicle and the weekend getaway SUV. Powering around the mountain resort, I got my first shot at the all-new 2.0L direct inject turbocharged 4-cylinder that Lexus will use in a number of its vehicles. With 235hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque this new power plant does a good job once the NX 200t is in motion; it is getting away from a stop that could use a bit more snap. AWD is standard across the lineup but the system is designed to run in front wheel drive as much as possible to help save fuel. Lexus has made no bones about its target; it sees the Audi Q5 as the benchmark in this class. Audi has been at the small turbocharged game a lot longer and it shows, plus the handling of the NX isn’t sharp at all. In fact, all the passengers inside the base model test vehicle noticed the top-heavy body roll. Verdict What Lexus (Toyota) has been up to over the past ten-plus years is

producing hybrid cars in numbers nobody else can touch. This new NX is also available as a hybrid, but don’t expect any kind of show-stopping performance. Rated at just 194hp, the heavier NX 300h hybrid might be outclassed by just-as-thrifty diesel options in the market. The price of the NX 200T has not been set but if you look at the Audi Q5 as a target, expect the price to start at roughly $41,000 when it goes on sale at the end of 2014. Fuel economy has also not been set but with a direct injection turbocharged 4-cylinder under the hood, this new Lexus should be better on fuel than the larger RX350 equipped with a V6 engine. As the small SUV market continues to grow, and this new NX certainly is one of the most eye-catching to come along in a while. The Lowdown Power: 235hp 2.0L turbo or 194hp hybrid Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A

Safety Tip: There are some quick safety checks you can make on your vehicle to protect yourself and your passengers. For starters, make sure the head restraints are at least level with the top of the head and as close as possible to the back of the head to help prevent injury.

find more online at

DrivewayCanada.ca

/Driveway @DrivewayCanada

zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Support the businesses who support you, shop local. Brought to you by the Interior News

‘‘

Even though woefully outdated, the MGB had little to no competition and could have gone on almost indefinitely

Rob Sass

’’

1965 Pontiac GTO

1967 MGB

1971 Chevrolet El Camino

1978 Pontiac Trans AM

Vera the 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until July 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,689 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. **Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $123 with $2850 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,610. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ***Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A . Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,544 and includes $1,549 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, and battery levy. †Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,844 (includes $700 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,549 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $85 with a total lease obligation of $10,900. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Venza FWD Automatic ZA3BBT-A MSRP is $30,513 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $2,050 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $21,790. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ‡‡Finance example: 0% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Venza FWD Automatic ZA3BBT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $3500 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Venza models. No cash back on 2014 Venza FWD. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by July 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †††Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. *Toyota - Winner of more 2014 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value awards than any other brand. Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2010 model year vehicles as published by CBB, as of 1 January 2014. See CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details.

A16 www.interior-news.com Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Baby boomers are in full nostalgia mode as they contemplate their lost youth. And as the last generation that really bought into North America’s love affair with the automobile, it’s natural that some of that nostalgia is of the four-wheeled variety. Here are five of the cars that baby boomers miss the most: Pontiac GTO: It’s still hard for Widetrack fans to believe that the entire division is no more. It was a virtual tossup between Nos. 1 and 2 as to the most missed car, but with the 50th anniversary of the GTO (and arguably the muscle car itself) coming up, it has to be the Goat. Not the Australian Holden-in-disguise that we got from 2004-06, mind you, but the real 196472 bit of classic American muscle. Pontiac Trans Am: With Pontiac and therefore the Firebird gone, it’s reasonably certain that the famous T/A, with surely the most audacious hood decal, is gone for good (at least from GM). For people who just can’t accept that, performance car genius Ken Lingenfelter will sell you a fantastic Trans Am-inspired Camaro LTA. Chevrolet El Camino: The half-car, half-pickup concept had real legs, lasting from the 1950s through the 1980s. It deserves another shot but GM seems to disagree, having on multiple occasions stubbornly refused to bring

D OWN PAYMENT

The Interior News

The five cars baby boomers miss the most drivewayBC.ca

back the beloved El Camino. MGB: MG was the sports car Americans loved first, with servicemen bringing back MG TCs after WWII. When it was introduced in 1962, few could have imagined that the MGB would be the last new MG sold in the U.S. Nonetheless, that’s how it played out. In 1980, with the British auto industry in a free fall, the quaint factory in Abingdon, England, was closed, and that was it for MGs in the U.S. A shame; even though woefully outdated, the MGB had little to no competition and could have gone on almost indefinitely, or at least until 1989, when the Mazda Miata was introduced. Those of a certain age still

123 0.9% LEASE FROM **

FINANCE FROM ***

semi-monthly/60 mos. 36 mos.

LEASE FROM †

semi-monthly/60 mos.

. Monthly or Semi-Monthly payment options . Standard or Low Kilometre Lease . No Security Deposit

FREE FIRST OR LAST PAYMENT

Learn why we're better than bi-weekly at: ToyotaBC.ca

miss the little MGB on sunny days. Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon: Nearly every boomer has a story about the Vista Cruiser, whether it’s a road trip from hell or just getting shuttled to school or Cub Scouts or Brownies in one. The Vista Cruiser, with its unique windows on the roof and the back, backseat where misbehaving siblings could be banished, was the official wagon of the wonder years for so many boomers. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com Follow us at:

BETTER RETAINED VALUE IS BUILT-IN. *

RAV4

FWD LE $25,689 MSRP includes F+PDI

(LIMITED MODEL SHOWN)

FWD $30,514 MSRP includes F+PDI

VENZA

165 0% LEASE FROM ‡

FINANCE FROM ‡‡

semi-monthly/60 mos.

60 mos.

3,500 OR UP TO ‡‡‡ (TOURING V6 AWD MODEL SHOWN)

CASHBACK

COROLLA

CE 6M $17,544 MSRP includes F+PDI

(SPORT MODEL SHOWN)

0.9%

FINANCE FROM ††

36 mos.

†††

SEMI-MONTHLY SAVES YOU UP TO 11 PAYMENTS!

To y o t a B C . c a

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Freight ($1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. ‡Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. *‡Offer valid from June 3, 2014 to July 31, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the lease or finance of an eligible 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab; or a $2000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the cash purchase of an eligible 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000/$2000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥¥$4,000 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) has been applied to the finance and lease offers for 2014 Silverado Double/Crew Cabs, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $400 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Cash credits available on most models. Offers end July 31, 2014. †1.9% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Silverado 1500 models. Sample lease payments based on approved credit by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Silverado Double Cab 1500 4X4 (1WT/G80/B30/H2R) lease price including Freight and Air Tax is $28,229 at 1.9% APR, $3,200 down payment, bi-weekly payment is $115 for 36 months. Total obligation is $12,243, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $17,275. ‡‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ††Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. +Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^^Whichever comes first. cturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Silverado and has been applied to the offer. See de Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. <>$1,000 manufacturer dealer for details.

The Interior News Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Chevrolet’s “What Do You #PlayFor?” global campaign.

EMPLOYEE

PRICING ‡

YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY ON 2014 MODELS

EMPLOYEE PRICE‡

27,936

OFFER INCLUDES $4,400 IN CASH CREDITS.¥¥ $2,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS ON CASH PURCHASE,*‡ FREIGHT & PDI.

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLETE C O M P L I M E N TA RY CARE OIL CHANGES^^ HURRY, EMPLOYEE PRICING ENDS JULY 31ST

2 OR

www.interior-news.com

Pic of the Week

drivewayBC.ca

What on earth is an old part sepia picture of a soccer player doing in Driveway? Well, Chevrolet has invited Manchester United fans worldwide to help celebrate the brand’s debut on the club’s new home shirt by participating in a unique digital experience. Fans visiting www.ChevroletFC.com can be among the first to sign up to ‘virtually’ wear and share the new shirt via their social channels as part of Chevrolet’s “What Do You #PlayFor?” global campaign. “Our presence on the new Manchester United home shirt is a highly anticipated moment for the club’s more than 659 million followers around the globe, and for the Chevrolet brand,” said Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer, Global Chevrolet. Chevrolet also posted a video featuring Manchester United players, legends and fans. The video pays homage to the history of Manchester United shirts, dating from the club’s inception in 1878. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

“Being the product manager in charge of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, isn’t always easy. But that challenge is probably what I like most about my job. We built a

V8 engine that’s as fuel efficient as some V6s. People didn’t think that could be done, we did it. I’m proud of that.”

- Carl Hillenbrand, Product Manager

EMPLOYEE LEASE

BI-WEEKLY†

BEST V8 FUEL EFFICIENCY. BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING: BETTER THAN F-150’S ECOBOOST V6 UP TO 12,000 LBS†† ‡‡

MERICAN 2014 NORTH A

R A E Y E H T F O TRUCK

OFFERS END JULY 31ST

excludes Corvette

2014 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB 4X4 (1WT MODEL)

115 36 FOR

AT 1.9% WITH $3,200 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $28,229.* OFFER INCLUDES $4,000 IN CREDITS,¥¥ $1,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS,*‡ $1000 LEASE CASH,<> FREIGHT & PDI.

MONTHS

MORE THAN F-150 AND RAM+ BEST PICKUP WARRANTY COVERAGE IN CANADA - 160,000 KM, 60,000 KM

LTZ Z71 CREW CAB SHOWN

YEARS/160,000 KM

P O W E RT R A I N

W A R R A N T Y^

CHEVROLET.CA

YEARS/160,000 KM

R O A D S I D E

ASSISTANCE^

Call Coast Mountain Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-847-2214, or visit us at 4038 Yellowhead Highway 16 West, Smithers. [License #10041]

A17

Drives-U-Crazy Lack of signaling

Reader Pat Mulligan complains that the lack of turn signal use is an epidemic.

Recently, I did a trip from Kelowna to Vancouver and kept track of people failing to signal . . . it happened 50 times!” What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Journey 2.4 L with 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2014 Dodge Dart 1.4 L I-4 16V Turbo – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 L VVT V6 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, ††, €, ♦, †, §, ≈ The Trade In Trade Up Summer Clearance Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after July 2, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ††$1,000 Lease Cash is available on all new 2014 Dodge Dart SE models and is deducted from the negotiated purchase price after taxes. €$8,100 in Total Discounts is available on new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan models with Canada Value Package (RTKH5329E) and consists of $8,100 in Consumer Cash Discounts. ♦4.99% lease financing of up to 60 months available on approved credit through WS Leasing Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westminster Savings Credit Union) to qualified customers on applicable new select models at participating dealers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2014 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2014 Dodge Dart/2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$16,888/$19,998 leased at 4.99% over 60 months with $0 down payment, equals 130/260/130 bi-weekly/weekly/bi-weekly payments of $101/$37/$94. Down payment of $0 and applicable taxes, $475 WS registration fee and first bi-weekly/weekly payment are due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $13,819/$10,231/$12,810. Taxes, licence, registration, insurance, dealer charges and excess wear and tear not included. 18,000 kilometre allowance: charge of $.18 per excess kilometre. Some conditions apply. Security deposit may be required. See your dealer for complete details. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan/Dodge Dart/Dodge Journey CVP models. Examples: 2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A)/Dodge Journey CVP/Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $16,880/$19,998/$19,998, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $218/$256/$256; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,880/$19,998/$19,998. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime lease financing available on approved credit. Leasing example: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a purchase price of $19,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $94 for a total lease obligation of $12,810. Some conditions apply. Down payment may be required. See your dealer for complete details. ◆◆Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Vehicle Registration data for 2013 Calendar Year for all Retail vehicles sold in the province of British Columbia. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. May 2008 to September 2013 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

A18 www.interior-news.com Wednesday, July 16, 2014

drivewayBC.ca

GET UP TO

DBC_141107_LB_MULTI_DODGE_TITU.indd 1

8,100

WEEKLY♦ WE

BASE ON BASED PURCHASE PRICE PURC OF $16,888 $ .

4.99 60 MONTHS % FOR WIT WITH $0 DOWN

INCL INCLUDES $1,000 LEASE CASH †† AND FREIGHT.

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS€ NOW AVAILABLE

2014 DODGE DART

LEASE FOR

HIGHWAY 7.9 L/100 KM HWY

37 MPG AS GOOD AS

HIGHWAY 7.7 L/100 KM HWY ¤

19,998

19,998 LEASE FOR

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

36 MPG

AS GOOD AS

LEASE FOR

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

BI-WEEKLY◆

101 4.99 @

94 4.99

BI-WEEKLY◆

FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

%†

FOR 36 MONTHS ALSO AVAILABLE

0 T:13.5”

The Interior News

T:10.25”

†

FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS

CANADA’S #1-SELLING CROSSOVER^

2014 DODGE JOURNEY

CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $30,290.§

THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS**

59 MPG AS GOOD AS

† HIGHWAY 4.8 L/100 KM HWY 4.8L/100 ¤

ALSO AVAILABLE.

FOR 36 MONTHS

Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Dart GT shown: $25,690. §

CANADA’S BEST-SELLING MINIVAN FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

%†

FOR 36 MONTHS ALSO AVAILABLE

Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown: $31,990.§

REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT? SUB PRIME RATES FROM ONLY 4.99% OAC≈

dodgeoffers.ca

LESS FUEL. MORE POWER. GREAT VALUE.

15 VEHICLES WITH 40 MPG HWY OR BETTER.

7/9/14 2:08 PM

The Interior News

C OMMUNITY Wednesday, July 16, 2014

www.interior-news.com

A19

newsroom@interior-news.com

Rhiannon of Schrewsbury, left, and Wylfryd of Leeds are the proprietors of the Red Wolf Inn at the Fields of Gold Educational Sanctuary outside of Smithers.

Ryan Jensen photo

Medieval Times By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

You can’t help but be transformed back to the Middle Ages when you visit the Fields of Gold Educational Sanctuary outside of Smithers. You enter through castle gates before an entire village comes into view. There’s an inn, an Italian palazzo, a Norse sod house and various shops. Last weekend, the Bulkley

Valley branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism held its 15th annual Fields of Gold weekend. About 100 people from across B.C. and Alberta came out to take part in the camaraderie and competition. Locally, there are about two dozen active members. Each choose a persona and a time period and develop their own back story. Cornish merchant Tewl Gover has been a member of

the Bulkley Valley group since 1995. He owns the property the sanctuary sits on. “It’s primarily an educational organization,” Gover said of the SCA. “We recreate the Middle Ages. Everything from about the fall of Rome to the end of the Elizabethan era and anyplace that had contact with Europe. “I’d always been interested in history and had heard of the SCA. One of the big things I enjoy is the chivalry. Any of

these people can call upon me if they need help and I can also call upon them.” Over the course of the weekend, the group held competitions to determine their heavy combat and archery champions for the year. Wylfryd of Leeds is one of the proprietors of the Red Wolf Inn. He’s been a SCA member for 17 years. The Red Wolf Inn sleeps 24 people and provides meals for their guests.

“It’s a passion,” Wylfryd said. “The people who are involved in SCA get into what’s important to them.” According to the international non-profit Society for Creative Anachronism, the Bulkley Valley is included in the Principality of Tir Righ in the Kingdom of An Tir. In October, the SCA holds a feast and has an arts and science competition.

Imagine continuing your education! See us today . • The Hazeltons • Smithers • Houston & District • Lakes District •

A20

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

C OMMUNITY

Reel

News

Read the latest in ﬁshing news & tips from the experts at McBike

MAIN ST. SMITHERS 250.847.5009 info@mcbike.ca WWW.MCBIKE.BC.CA www.facebook.com/McBike

Smithers RCMP Const. Jennifer McCreesh, left, and Rohitha Fernando, middle, begin the 900-kilometre Tour de North fundraising ride Sept. 12 in Prince George. They’ll be pedalling through Smithers Sept. 14.

Kendra Wong photo

Tour de North riders in training By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

“... cancer still remains a mystery,”

Rohitha Fernando is one of the lucky ones. While growing up in Sri Lanka, cancer was rare and the Northern Health employee said he didn’t know anyone who had been affected or killed by the disease. Since coming to Canada, Fernando has come to realize how devastating and prevalent cancer is. He’s seen the toll it takes on families, both physically and financially. That’s why he signed up to take part in this year’s 900-kilometre Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride that travels from Prince George to Prince Rupert Sept. 12 to 18. “We didn’t have [cancer] at all when I was growing up,” Fernando said. “I don’t have a personal reason but I work in public health and as far

-Rohitha Fernando Cops for Cancer rider

as the population’s health is concerned, cancer is posing a huge threat. We have solutions to most other problems but cancer still remains a mystery. I needed to get involved, for my community, for my work.” While not a highly experienced cyclist, Fernando has taken part in several long-distance cancer rides in the past. He has been going on short rides before and after work, heading up Hudson Bay Mountain Road or down Babine Lake Road. Fernando is joined by fellow Smithers’ rider Const. Jennifer McCreesh. This is the

fifth year in a row McCreesh has done the Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride. The two have events planned all the way through until the end of the ride. On Saturday, there is a barbecue and head-shaving event in front of Sumiko’s Hair Studio at 3868 Broadway Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following Saturday, July 26, Bulkley Valley Wholesale is hosting a fundraising barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events in Houston and Hazelton are also being planned for August.

The main fundraising event, the popular Jail and Bail, is Sept. 5 in the Bulkley Valley Credit Union parking lot. And on Sept. 14, when the Tour de North riders enter Smithers, a welcome event will be held at Canadian Tire. It’s here that McCreesh and a few other women will be chopping off their hair to be donated to Locks for Love, a non-profit organization that provides wigs for children suffering hair loss from any illness. To help out, contact the Smithers RCMP detachment at 250.847.3233 or email jennifer.mccreesh@rcmpgrc.gc.ca. Rohitha can be reached at rohitha.fernando@ northernhealth.ca. Donations are also accepted online at www.copsforcancer.ca by selecting Tour de North and finding the riders’ names. Any contribution of $25 or more is eligible for a tax receipt.

Your Smile is Priceless

Laurel’s back!

Happy Ads “Moments to Remember” “Happy Birthday” “Happy Anniversary” “Congratulations...”

plus GST for a 2x3

or 00

plus GST for a 2x6 or 3x4 Ask about prices for adding colour!

250-847-3266 or email laura@interior-news.com No Referral Necessary! A Certified Specialist serving the Bulkley Valley for over 15 years.

She is excited to be rejoining the team here at Calderwood Realty. Laurel is ready to assist you with any of your Real Estate needs. Give her a call or stop in at our ofﬁce at 1175 Main Street.

Featuring Both the Damon System Braces and "Invisible" Invisilign Aligners.

Buying? Selling? Don’t hesitate to call Laurel and ﬁnd out what opportunities are awaiting you!

Call us for a free initial consult.

Cell: 250-877-9444

email: laurelborrett@gmail.com

CALDERWOOD REALTY Office: 250-847-9222

Dr. MICHAEL BLEAU B.Sc, D.D.S., M.S.c,

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS

250.847.1555 Suite 201 - 1316 Main Street

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

C OMMUNITY

Fair Time Submitted by the BVX Family Fun at the BVX Fall Fair 2014 “95 Years of Horsing Around” There will be lots of “horsing around” this year at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition. August 21-24, 2014.

The BVX would like to welcome The Northern Country Girls Drill Team. Originating in Vanderhoof BC, The Northern Country Girls Drill Team is a group of riders who do a choreographed routine on horseback and includes each rider carrying their sponsor’s flag. This is their second year together, last season they performed at Vanderhoof Rodeo, Equine Fair, PG Fair, Vanderhoof Fall Fair, and Burns Lake Fair. Being on a drill team takes a lot of commitment and dedication, along with great riders, amazing horses, and a fantastic coach. They are looking forward to performing at this years’ BVX and hope to see you all there! The drill team will be performing Saturday in the rodeo arena at 3:00 pm, and Sunday in the indoor arena at 12:00 pm. A show not to miss!

summer science Northwest Community College, in partnership with UVic, is presenting a Summer Science Camp for youth in Grades 1 to 7. The camp runs from July 21 to 25 for kids in Grades 1 through 4 and July 28 to Aug. 1 for Grades 4 to 7. The camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost to take part is $200. For more information, go to www.scienceventure.ca/ nwcc or call 250.721.8983. Contributed photo

SUMMER HOURS July & August Open Mon. Tues. Wed. & Friday 8:45 am – 5:30 pm Thurs. 9:30 am – 5:30 pm CLOSED on Saturdays. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New to the Community? New Baby?

Dream no more! Call Tukii Lodge now for Summer Cabin Rental Specials

Contact Welcome Wagon Today! It’s absolutely FREE!

Bringing Local Community information & gifts

Call evenings & weekends

Laura 250-846-5742 *Babies 9 months or younger *New within a year *Covering Smithers & Area

Advertising space donated by The Interior News

Tukii Lodge Smithers Landing • Babine Lake 250.697.6249 www.TukiiLodge.com

The draft horse show starts on Friday at noon with Halter classes and continues with the breed classes that include Percherons, Belgians, Shires, and Clydesdales. Starting bright and early at 9 am on Saturday the event classes with favorites like: Wagon and Cart, Log Skidding, and Single Horse Pull. The Teamster Competition starts the program Sunday morning followed by various hitch classes, chore team fun class, and then the BC Championship Horse Pull starting at 1:00pm. Come out and see who can pull the most pounds over their own weight! The light horse show kicks off on Thursday with the Halter classes in the Main Show ring. Horses are shown “in hand,” meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock. Dressage classes take place Thursday and Friday mornings at 9 am in the Dressage Ring. Dressage is a competitive equestrian sports, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as “the highest expression of horse training,” where “horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.” The trail classes are where you will find riders in western-style attire navigate a series of obstacles. The obstacles can include a small gate, a fake bridge, a set of logs, and tolerate some type of “spooky” obstacle.

A21

In Partnership with:

Come out and see who is up to our trail classes’ challenge on Friday morning. Reining classes will showcase western riders guiding their horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. Reining is often described as a Western form of dressage riding, as it requires the horse to be responsive and in tune with its rider. You can watch the reining classes on Friday after the Trail competition and Saturday morning starting at 8 am. In the Driving ring you will find horses, mules, or donkeys hitched to a wagon carriage, cart, sleigh, or other horse-drawn vehicle by means of a harness. Pleasure driving is a horse show class that features light breeds of horses and ponies hitched to a two or hour wheeled show cart. Come show your support at 9 am on Saturday morning, with fun events in the afternoon. Don’t miss the Gymkhana classes on Sunday at 1pm in the Main Show Ring. Always exciting to watch and help cheer the horse and rider team on to beat the clock! The light horse show at the BVX can provide you with 4 non-stop days of classes and events, and showcases the great horsemanship our community and surrounding areas have to offer. In the Riding Arena, The Trainer of the North is back for its 5th year. The trainers are here to showcase their talents, and the fact that they are willing to train a horse in this short time frame, in front of

an audience, is a feat in itself. Please refer to www.bvfair.ca for specific show times for all our horse events. B&T Wagon and Sleigh rides will be offering horse drawn wagon rides at various times during the weekend. To hop on board, look for the pick-up sign located directly behind the rodeo bleachers (and across from the petting zoo). We would like to thank Bryan & Tanis Semeschuk for their sponsorship and continued support. There is also “horsing around” in the form of pony and cart rides for the little kids offered in the petting zoo! No matter what part of the fair you are attending, the BVX can give you the opportunity to come and join in on “95 Years of Horsing Around”! 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. For more information about the Fair, including sponsorship, volunteering, commercial vendors, or performing please check out our website at www.bvfair.ca

A22

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

C OMMUNITY

Have a Story? Let us know

250-847-3266 Email editor@interior-news.com Find us on Facebook at Smithers Interior News Charlie McClary is proud to bring you this week’s...

Valley Food & Farm Update Submitted by the Smithers Farmers’ Institute A week in July with plus 30 degrees in the forecast means one thing – it is haying season! The 2014 Local Food Directory is now available! Pick one up at the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market, Smithers Feed, the Sausage Factory, Rudolph’s Pure Sausage and the Learning Shop in Hazelton. It is also available online at the Smithers Farmers’ Institute website: www.smithersfarmersinstitute.com. Berries, greens, the beginning of potatoes and carrots...local food production is starting to hit its seasonal stride! All the local Farmers’ Markets are in full swing, check them out: • Pleasant Valley Community Market on Friday’s from 10am to 3pm, • Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 8am to noon, and • Hazelton Farmers’ Market on Sundays from 10am to 2pm.

FUN IN THE SUN With well-above seasonal temperatures last week and into this week, Bulkley Valley residents were staying cool any way they could. Both Lake Kathlyn and Tyhee Lake were popular destinations for sun seekers last week. Marisca Bakker and Kendra Wong photos

Crafting promotes health and wellness

on’t know how I came across this but it was awesome. Several men created music and performed near a field where a herd of cows were grazing. It was amazing to watch the cows stop, look up and gather near the fence to listen to the music, and they stayed around while the men played. www. jazzforcows.com. Attended the Orchestra North Symphony Finale Concert at the Canadian Reformed Church. During one performance the entire group, 60 players— violins, violas, cellos, bass, winds and percussion— performed Serenade for Strings in C Major by Tchaikovsky. Fantastic. After

intermission we heard Concerto for Violin in G Minor by Max Bruch, featuring Stefan Bichlmaier on violin backed by the full orchestra. The church was full and during the performances you could feel the intensity of listening from the audience. Absolutely incredible! Have you ever gone into a room and wondered what were you there for? I have, a lot. And searched your mind for that certain word, ending up saying “Oh, you know that thing?” Sometimes called senior moments followed by the thought, good grief I am losing it! No need for panic, a recent study found that the older brain has accumulated so much

VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron

information during a lifetime, having to sift through all that information slows down the search. They also found that memory begins to slip at age 25, and it is downhill after that. Still really no need for panic, remembering words or phrases might take a little

longer not because of advancing dementia but is due to the fact that we know so much! Something that is a worry, persons or groups that use religion for their own agenda. In one of the U.S. states, priests won’t be able to baptize the children of samesex couples without special permission from a bishop. I also read that some priests refuse to baptize children born out of wedlock. I find it hard to believe that a loving God would condone this type of behavior. Something lighter: David Babcock is the Guinness World Record holder for knitting the longest scarf (12 feet) while running a marathon! I do not know how

to knit and running marathons is beyond me yet here is a fellow who did both at the same time. In November he will run the New York City Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. He will also repeat the knitting/ running part, using his fingers like knitting needles. Crafting with yarn promotes health and wellness, I love to crochet, finding it relaxing and at times, with a hard pattern, a challenge to my maybe-not-ageingjust-full brain. Closing with: It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. C.S. Lewis.

Another great way to get local food throughout the year – Groundbreakers Collective is currently taking applications for their harvest box program. Contact Dawn at 846-5755 or email info@groundbreakerscollective.ca. Notes for Producers: The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association award a bursary each year for local students pursuing careers in agriculture. Contact the BVCA secretary, Megan D’Arcy at 250-846-9854 for more information. 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 information. The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association is hosting another Field Day on September 6, Charlie McClary 2014. The Re/Max focus this year is on Cattle Handling Bulkley Valley - Smithers EquipmentOffice – mark your calendars! (250) 847-5999 Fax (250) 847-9039

From Charlie’s Desk….

I have a number of clients looking for reside properties. Give me a call if you are thinking of selli the Smithers or Telkwa limits. Special requests : S 1000 sq.ft. rancher hill top area/ Larger home needi reno and TLC/ Older home for rental investment/ D unit. I am more than happy to get together with you free evalution on your home and help you with the d sion process. Call me anytime to set up an appointm

(250)877-1770 Cellular

Look at these TWO TURNKEY Do you know of a cattle rancher that has shown Business OPPORTUNITIES... outstanding environmental stewardship? The BC Cattlemen’s Association is accepting nominations until August 1, 2014. Call them at (250) 573-3611 or check out www.cattlemen.bc.ca for more info. Subdivision Potential Tyhee Lake $484,500.00

• Proposed 124 lots • 55+ acres • Great views & building sites

Hobby Farm Telkwa $484,000.00 • 160 acres

Aspen Croft Ranch Smithers $729,000.00

Multi Business Operation—Hazelton # 260,0

• 260 acres • Large country home • hayland & pasture • Spectacular views • Crown range attached

Hay Farm • Suskwa $375,000.00

• 18 kms E of Town • House & barns • Hayland & pasture MLS #

Coyote Creek Ranch Smithers $484,000.00

•Family ranchette • 2 storey home • Outbuildings & corrals

• 220 acres (130 cultivated) • 3+ ton per acre of hay • Modest 1200 sf. Home • Year round creek • Great mountain views MLS # N4502895

• SEARS, Greyhound & more $100K Gross • 3 yr o

60 X 28 modular building on a 132’x122’ Commercial Lot one block off Hwy 16.

A1 CAR WASH—Houston $ 684,000.00

Hay Land • Smithers $500,000.00

• 100 acres (75 cultivated) • Zoned H2 • Subdivision opportunity • Sub irrigated by creek MLS # N4501568

From C

Charlie McClary MLS # N4502640

I properties the Smith

From Charlie’s Desk

Re/Max Bulkley Valley - Smithers Charlie McClary Office (250) 847-5999 Fax (250) 847-9039

4 sources of revenue, 2 heated car wash bays, 1000 sq.f auto repair bay, retail sales,equipment rental & I have Park a number o reno Located in Houston Industrial on 2and acre unit. am room for expansion. Great opportunity! properties. Give me a Icall

Re/Max Bulkley Valley - Cellular Smithers (250)877-1770

free evalu the Smithers or Telkwa lim 1000 sq.ft. ranchersion hillproce top reno and TLC/ Older hom unit. I am more than happy Look a free evalution on your hom me any Aspen sion Croftprocess. Ranch CallBusine

Office (250) 847-5999 Fax (250) 847-9039 Subdivision Po-

(250)877-1770 Cellular tential Tyhee Lake $484,500.00

Subdivision Potential Tyhee Lake $484,500.00

• Proposed 124 lots

• Proposed 124 lots • 55+ acres • Great views & building sites

Smithers $729,000.00

Aspen Croft Smithers $729,000.00 • 260 acres

Multi Bu

Look at these TW Business OPPOR

• 260 acres • Large country home Ranch• hayland & pasture • Spectacular views Business • Crown Multi range attached

Operat

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

C OMMUNITY Pets overheat easily in summer

SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory

his was a good week for reports about birds and other wild things. The black backed woodpecker for instance. A pacific loon at Muncho Lake. A one-legged blue jay in Fort Nelson. And so it went for the week as many outdoor types called to tell me about the world as they saw it. Maybe it is the heat that has made my mood a little sour. I had a heavy feeling in

my heart as I heard of children and dogs being left in a car on a hot day. What does it take to make people realize how fast a car can heat up? So often we see the before images of a young child smiling its delight about life only to be told the poor soul died that day because a parent just forgot to remove the child from a car. Forgot? How could it happen so many times? The same stupidity is in place when it comes to dogs. The dog likes to go for a ride. I am sure if you were to ask the dog it would say not in the heat. Even those who jog on a hot day with their dog must know that it is very hard for an animal wearing a fur coat to adjust to heat. A dog does have sweat glands on its paws and panting

helps the dog cool off. If your dog has a massive coat why not trim some off ? Run during the cool of the morning or evening. Make sure you take water for you and the dog. If possible walk the dog on a grassy surface. Better yet leave the dog at home on these very hot days. If you have a snub nose kind of pooch don’t walk them in the heat. They have some trouble cooling from panting. I feel like a crabby old woman with a bee in my bonnet. I guess I just had to remind folks about heat, vehicles, children and dogs. As I sign off today, I was wondering how long it will be before there is some electronic computer doodad that will be on newer cars to send a signal to the driver that a living person or dog is still

A23

in the vehicle? Just wondering. Thanks for listening to me go on and on today. Those bird reports will be welcome when they come to 250-846-5095. An e-mail could come to mallory@bulkley.net.

Thank you! My heartfelt thanks to all for your incredible support and friendship at our June 28 MP anniversary barbeque. You rock, Skeena-Bulkley Valley! Special thanks to our donors: Canadian Tire, Girl Guides (Whispering Pines District), Interior News, McBike, Net-Zero Structures, Smithers Child Care Resource and Referral Program, Smithers Feed Store 250-877-4140 info@nathancullen.ca - www.nathancullen.ca

Dry Drowning: What you may not know Swallowing water can be fatal hours after leaving the pool • Confusion: Difficulty understanding verbal instructions or not Drowning is a danger any time of the year and wherever water is hours after exiting the water. being able to form words or thoughts may be a symptom of dry present. Instances of drowning escalate in the summer, when more Children tend to be more prone to dry drowning than adults. Parents drowning. people are apt to spend time in the pool or at the seaside. But drownings are urged to keep careful watch over children who experienced • Pain: Chest pain is a strong indicator of water aspiration. can occur year-round, and young children are at the greatest risk of distress in the water, which may have resulted in the inhalation of fluid. • Trouble breathing: Difficulty breathing long after a person has Furthermore, the children who are most at risk for dry drowning are drowning. been swimming may indicate secondary drowning. While many people are familiar with the risk factors that lead to those with known breathing or lung problems, including underdeveloped • Lethargy: Extreme tiredness or a sudden lack of energy may be drowning, many have never heard of secondary drowning, a related lungs or asthma. indicative of a problem. The following are potential indicators of secondary drowning. Prompt condition that can occur hours after leaving the water. According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third most action should be taken if any of these signs are noticed after an adult Monitor for the symptoms of dry drowning anytime a person swallows water. Keep the person nearby and do not allow him or her to go to common cause of accidental death across the globe, accounting for or child leaves the water. • Persistent cough: Anyone who has swallowed water will sleep, as some children have died from secondary drowning in their almost 400,000 deaths annually. When a person drowns, he or she cough and sputter as the body attempts to naturally expel the sleep. takes water into their larynx and lungs, which is known as aspiration. water. But persistent coughing that lasts long after the water If you notice any symptoms of dry drowning, take the person Lack of oxygen in the body causes bodily systems to shut down, and has been breathed in may be indicative of water aspiration in exhibiting those symptoms to the hospital, as this is not cardiac arrest and brain damage can result. something that can be treated at home. According to the American the lungs. Secondary drowning, also known as dry drowning or delayed drowning, College of Emergency Physicians, a person would is a post-immersion respiratory syndrome. It only have to inhale four ounces of water to drown occurs when water or another fluid has entered Let our knowledgeable and even less to injure his lungs enough to become the lungs but has not caused enough initial trauma to result in fatal drowning. However, water that has and friendly team help a victim of secondary drowning. Emergency room physicians can remove residual water from the gotten inside the lungs may cause damage to the you coordinate your lungs and administer life-saving oxygen. inside surface of the organ, collapse alveoli and perfect stay Although not all instances of swallowing water cause a hardening of the lungs that reduces the will result in dry drowning, it is beneficial to ability to exchange air. The body may also retaliate against the foreign water by drawing more fluid Eco-Tourism on the Kispiox River understand and learn to recognize secondary drowning symptoms so fast action can be taken into the lungs. Over time, the lungs will suffocate 250-847-3667 joy@kispioxriver.com if necessary. themselves, which is why dry drowning can occur

Let me help you be prepared!

P.O. Box 2057, Smithers BC V0J 2N0 Tel (250)847-9444 • Fax (250) 847-9662 Tom Brooks • Duncan McFee • Rob Henderson

In whatever situation, we have the equipment you need to be prepared! Canadian Tire Smithers 250-847-3117

Hermann’s Fire Extinguishers

Sandbags Available!

• Rip Rap • Gravel • Excavation • Road Repair 2880 Tatlow Road, Smithers, B.C. Phone: 250-847-3024 Fax: 250-847-2927

Get prepared in advance! Emergencies happen when you least expect them.

847-3923

4190 Powell Frontage Rd

A24

www.interior-news.com

O UR T OWN Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Interior News newsroom@interior-news.com

New face at the Mental Health Family Resource Centre By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News

The new regional coordinator at the Mental Health Family Resource Centre for the BC Schizophrenia Society is settling into her new role. Clara Donnelly took over the reigns from Toby Coupe who retired mid June after eight years in the position. Donnelly is originally from Mexico, she came to Smithers about 10 years ago. She studied child development and psychology back home. “I have always been very interested in human behaviour. I’m also passionate about how we grow in a family and how the family affects us.” She was previously with Smithers Community Services Association as a behavioural and family consultant.

“Everything I’ve done in my professional life has to do with human behaviour and I have a passion for brain development. So this job was a perfect fit for me, I wanted to reach out to more people and help people who are dealing with metal illnesses and their families. Most of all, we are here for the families. Sometimes they don’t know what to do, they need more education. We provide that and support.” Donnelly will give public presentations in schools and also has an extensive library with various books on mental illnesses in her office that anyone can take advantage of. She also networks with other social groups so everyone can work together. “My goal is to find a way to reach out more. This centre comes from the BC Schizophrenia Society but we want people to understand that we aren’t just about schizophrenia. It is about all the other mental illnesses as well, like bipolar, depression and anxiety.”

She believes in a family-centred service and she doesn’t want anyone to feel isolated. There is an upcoming education program called Strengthening Families Together. It is a 10-week course about major mental illnesses starting in September. “Many people come to this program and then they will learn more about the support groups that we offer because other caregivers come as well as people who are dealing with mental illnesses. That is huge for us, the people that come to these groups benefit so much from being there and sharing stories and they become a strong and powerful group.” Anyone looking to sign up for this class or with any other questions can call Donnelly at 250-8479779. She’s in the office Wednesday through Friday 9-5. The Mental Health Family Resource Centre is located on Railway Avenue above the SCSA office.

Tip of the Glacier Water Company bulkleyvalleywholesale.com

Committed to our area’s over all well being by offering LOCAL produce, meats, baked goods, seafood & more.

Starting with crystal clear Smithers water locally owned and operated Tip of the Glacier provides our customers with the best tasting purest bottled water available.

A&E

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A25

newsroom@interior-news.com

54-40 comes to Telkwa

Ticket sales low: organizer

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

For Brad Merritt, performing in a small town like Smithers offers an opportunity to play in a stunning, scenic location in front of an increasingly familiar crowd. “The world has become a smaller place, it’s become a more connected place,” said Merritt. “With the Internet, everyone can know everything. Playing in Smithers is exactly the same as playing in Toronto. People are just as up on music, if they want to be.” Merritt plays bass in the self-described pop-rock band, 54-40, who will be headlining the Bulkley Valley Kinsmen concert series in Telkwa Friday night. The Canadian band, originally from Tsawwassen, consists of Merritt, Neil Osborne as lead vocalist, Matt Johnson on drums and Dave Genn on guitar. With hits such as Ocean Pearl, Baby Ran, and I Go Blind, the band has performed around the country for the past 33 years in front of a wide variety of people. According to Merritt, their music has evolved as rapidly as their audience. “It’s an amazing thing that has occurred. People have grown up with us, but now it seems people are getting younger at

Canadian pop-rock band, 54-40, will be performing at the Telkwa Barbecue Grounds on July 18. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for preferred seating.

Contributed photo

our shows. It must be a second-generation thing,” said Merritt. “I don’t know why we’ve benefitted the way we have, but there’s something there. Whatever it is, we don’t take it for granted.” Merritt, who cofounded the band with Osborne in the early 1980s, said experimenting with music at a young age allowed the group to create a unique sound within the pop-rock genre. “Because we spent so much time together trying to do things, trying to write songs, we also tried to emulate the bands

that we liked at the time,” he said. “Going through that process, we instantaneously created our own sound. “So now, we have a greater musical understanding and we’ve simplified ourselves in many ways and it’s allowed us to explore things, musically. We’ve taken various little side trips off the beaten path to keep ourselves interested in the creative process.” Telkwa resident and long-time fan Jock Fanshaw will be taking his parents to the concert and has never seen them live. “I’ve liked them

since they came out in the ‘80s and who knows when I’ll get the chance to see them here in the Smithers area again,” he said. “Actually getting to see them do songs that I’ve heard on the radio, seen videos for but haven’t seen them play live, is going to be a big plus.” This isn’t the band’s first trip to the Bulkley Valley. They also performed in Smithers roughly 12 years ago with the Barenaked Ladies and are excited to play in front of a small-town audience. “They’re going to be familiar with 90 per cent of the songs

we play,” said Merritt of the upcoming performance. “They will be astounded to know that they know the songs and know the words and the melodies.” But even after years of performing, they still have some tricks up their sleeves. “We’re also going to play a brand-new song,” said Merritt. “A Smithers debut of a new song. It’s generally going to have some twists and turns, but it will have a happy ending.” 54-40 will hit the stage at the Telkwa Barbecue Grounds on Friday night. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Avoid hiring this guy from unltered job posƟng websites.

Find a much better solution!

Even with a popular Canadian band headlining this year’s concert series, the Bulkley Valley Kinsmen are still having trouble selling tickets to one of their main summer events, according to one organizer. “It’s low,” said concert chair Mike Henfrey. “Everybody waits until the last minute.” The Kinsmen’s concert series kicks off Friday, and while they are anticipating roughly 1,000 people will be in attendance for the outdoor event, they have only sold about 250 tickets so far. Tickets sales are slow at the Smithers Saltos Gymnastics Club as well. Becky Stavast, fundraising chair with the Saltos, doesn’t know how many tickets they’ve sold but described it as “really slow.” “This is the first time that the concert has been done in the summer, so that could be part of it,” she said. “People could also be waiting to see what the weather is like.” According to Stavast, the club is usually slow in the summer, but has been actively promoting the event online. But Henfrey and Stavast believe sales will pick up closer to the date. “I don’t think

we’re going to have any challenges, we had 1,000 people buy tickets on the day of the concert for the Telkwa Barbecue [last year],” said Henfrey. “People just wait for the last minute and they just show up in droves.” The concert series looks different from previous years, which normally begins in September, because the Kinsmen are using the July concert as a test run. “Eventually, instead of just having the Telkwa Barbecue concerts, we thought if we had one in June and July, we could hedge the weather bet by having a few more concerts in the year when we know the weather is going to be better,” Henfrey said. “This was the first step toward that and if this event is successful, we can look into more concerts in the summer and bringing big-name artists up to the Bulkley Valley.” However, if the series doesn’t attract many people, they may have to reconsider the future of the event. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for preferred seating and can be purchased from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Bulkley Valley Insurance and the Smithers Saltos Gymnastics Club. Proceeds from the event will be split between the Kinsmen and the gymnastics club.

Call a Recruitment Specialist

1.855.678.7833

A26

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Interior News

A&E

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A27

A ROUND TOWN MUSIC ON MAIN Every Friday at Bovill Square, Bulkley Valley musicians will be taking to the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 Aug. 22: Axes of Ego Aug. 29: Chicken Creek

MUCHMUSIC PRESENTS

CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES Selina (right) helps six-year-old Brycen make his superhero cape Monday morning at the Bulkley Valley Acquatic Centre. Activities at the week-long Superhero Boot Camp include rock climbing, a trip to the fire station, making masks and a superhero rescue mission. Kendra Wong photo

MuchMusicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geekfreaks present the Afternoon Show on July 23 at the Della Herman Theatre with special guest Cabin Fever and The Racket. The Geekfreaks, a Toronto-based dance crew, will also be performing. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 or $5 for children under 10. The show starts at 7 p.m.

A28 www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

July 16-22, 2014

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

Your Pantry Fill Specialists

PR O D U C E

Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml

BC Cherries

M E AT

F E ATU R E D

/lb

2 for

Pork Back Ribs 8.80/kg

Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee

Western Family Ice Cream

Pineapples 2 for

.69

Freybe Smokies 3 varieties, 500-600 g

Assorted Varieties, 4 litre

20/4oz, frozen

2 Varieties, 24 roll double

ea.

Schneiders Outlaw Burgers

Western Family Toilet Paper

BC Romaine Lettuce

/lb

ea.

G R E AT BA R G A I N S La Grille Barbecue Sauces

Bick’s Relish

Assorted Varieties, 473 ml

Assorted Varieties, 375 ml

2 for

Western Family Popping Corn 2 kg

399

Western Family Margarine 4 lb

Bakery Fresh Round Pretzel Buns 6’s

2 for

698

Heinz Squeeze Ketchup

699

1 litre

400 gram

24x42 gram

Western Family Marshmallows

2 for

400

Dairy Milk Chocolate Bars

1699

Bernardin Wide Mouth Jars

Ivory Classic Dish Soap

1099

2 for

12x500 ml

709 ml

400

French’s Squeeze Mustard 400 ml

International Delights Creamers Assorted Varieties, 946 ml

Minute Maid Orange Juice

Kraft Miracle Whip 2 Varieties, 890 ml

379

Caprano Goat Cheese 22.03/kg

Value Priced Cookies

6x295 ml

Assorted Varieties 625-907 gram

Honey Maid Graham Wafers

Pringles Potato Chips

400 gram

299 Bounce Fabric Sheets 250’s

999

299

Assorted Varieties 160-168 gram

2 for

400

Western Family Garbage Bags 26x32.5 80 count

898

Mon. to Thurs. 8 am - 7 pm • Fri. 8 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - 7 pm • Sun. 9 am - 6 pm 3302 Highway 16 Smithers, BC • (250) 847-3313 • 1 (800) 579-3313 • bulkleyvalleywholesale.com

Three Rivers

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Proudly serving Hazelton, New Hazelton, South Hazelton, Gitsequkla, Kispiox and Glen Vowell threerivers@interior-news.com

Gitxsan send out slew of eviction notices

By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

Members of the Gitxsan nation are ordering all those involved in sport fisheries, the forest industry and CN Rail to leave their territory by Aug. 4. Simgiigyet Gitwangak and Gitsegugkla issued the eviction notices on July 10. In a press release from the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs, it said this affects all fisheries on the Skeena River and its tributaries, all forest activities authorized by B.C. Timber Sales and Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations as well as the rail company. It also states that businesses and government operations will not be allowed back on the 33,000 sq. km territory until both Crowns have obtained the required consent of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs.

“Repelling trespassers is a necessary element of our title.” -Vernon Smith Sagum Higookw

The Gitxsan chiefs believe the Crowns have carried on fraudulent consultation process in regards to B.C. Timber Sales and have not implemented any consultations before allowing sportfishing and transportation of goods by CN Rail. “In line with our ayookw, (laws) the Supreme Court of Canada says repelling trespassers is a necessary element of our title,” said Sagum Higookw, Vernon Smith in the press release. See WORRIED on B3

rock the north The second annual fundraiser took place July 11-13. Turn to B7 for more photos. Marisca Bakker photo

www.coastmountaingm.com

Used Inventory Under $10,000!

Employee Pricing Only 2 Weeks Left! Searching for a premium mid-size sedan, Billy has just the car for you. Expect excellence from this 2014 Chevy Malibu LS. With the new ECOTEC 2.5L engine, Malibu has a highway fuel consumption rating of 5.3L /100km and it all starts at the heart of this 4-cylinder. Refined and efficient, this engine packs a 196-horsepower punch and is designed to help you save gas. Give Billy a call: 250-847-2214. We’re worth the trip!

2014 Chevy Malibu LS

Employee Price $25,484 + 0% Financing

Sales: 1 (888) 807-2834 Service: 1 (888) 807-1595

~ WIN VIP Tickets for 2 ~ July 18th

Front row VIP tickets for 2, back stage pass, dinner & transportation to and from concert in a 2015 Chevy Silverado.

2005 Sierra Ext Cab 4x4, V8 Auto

$9,995

Reg $11,995

2006 Sierra Crew Cab 4x4, V8 Auto

$9,495

Reg $10.995

2007 Equinox Leather, Fully Loaded

$9,495

Reg $10,995

2010 Chevy Aveo 4 Dr., Auto, 57,000Km

$9,795

Reg $10,995

B2 www.interior-news.com

everybody gets our lowest price. every day. ®

This Wednesday & Thursday Only!

Bonus

98 ea.

Bonus AIR MILES® reward miles*

*With coupon and a minimum $75 Safeway grocery purchase made in a single transaction.

70974 90058

Fresh Frying Chicken

lb 5.71/kg

*Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Offer valid at your British Columbia Safeway stores. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. AIR MILES coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. See Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once. 2 ®TM 2 COUPON VALID JULY 16 TO JULY 17, 2014. Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway.

2 DAYS ONLY! JULY 16 - JULY 17, 2014 Boneless Top Sirloin Steak

4 lb Bag

COUPON

75 ®

SPEND $75 AND GET…

With Coupon and minimum $75 grocery purchase. See instore for details.

Product of B.C. No. 1 Grade. 4 lbs.

Valid July 16 - July 17, 2014

AIR MILES® reward miles

Purewal Blueberries

4 lbs

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Navel Oranges Product of South Africa. 4 lb Bag.

Cut from 100% Canadian beef. LIMIT THREE.

499

ea.

lb 11.00/kg

Two per tray. Great for the BBQ.

Post Cereal

Assorted varieties. 340 to 675 g. LIMIT SIX - Combined varieties.

Nature’s Blend Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Kraft Peanut Butter

Or assorted varieties. Package of 6.

99 ea.

BUY 2 OR MORE

BUY 1

ea.

99 ea.

Pantene Hair Care

BUY 3 EARN 20

Oikos Greek Yogurt

AIR MILES® reward miles

3for 99

Or Danone Activia Greek or Danino Greek Yogurt. Assorted varieties. 4 x 100 g.

1 3 T S U G UNTIL AU P TO

375 mL. Or Vidal Sassoon 750 mL. Or Styling Products. Select varieties and sizes.

Assorted varieties. 750 g to 1 kg. LIMIT THREE - Combined varieties.

BUY 2 OR MORE

299 ea.

299

BUY 1

ea.

399 ea.

E R T I ¢ L / 20 EARN U

! S D R A W E IN FUEL R WN O N AR E VEN E! E OR M

LOOK ON YOUR RECEIPT FOR YOUR FUEL REWARD!

Limit one discount per transaction. Limit one vehicle per discount. Limit 100 litres per discount. Coupon has no cash value. Coupon invalid if copied or duplicated. Offer ends August 31, 2014. Redeem your fuel savings reward inside your Safeway fuel kiosk on your next fuel purchase. *See Safeway Customer Service or inside Fuel Kiosk for complete details. Prices effective at your Terrace, Kitimat, Houston, Prince Rupert and Smithers Safeway stores Wednesday, July 16 through Thursday, July 17, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

JULY 16 17

WED THUR

Prices in this ad good until July 17th.

TERRACE, KITIMAT, HOUSTON, PRINCE RUPERT, SMITHERS

FUEL

WEEK 11

51023 _JULY 17_WED_14

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Substitute teacher disciplined By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

A substitute teacher in the Coast Mountain School District has been disciplined by the British Columbia Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. While working at Hazelton Secondary School in February of 2013, Brian Procter used inappropriate and disrespectful language. Procter admitted to calling an Asian student ‘Ching Chong’, when neither of those words were the student’s name. Also, at the start of a class, when none of the male students had yet arrived he told the female students words to the effect that they should go out into the hall to attract the boys to class.

Procter also used his camera phone to take pictures of students in class without their knowledge or consent while he was teaching at HSS. On March 31, 2014, the school district suspended Procter from the on-call list for three months. As well, the district told Procter he must complete a boundaries course and attend the district’s orientation for teachers on call before he can go back on the on-call list. If he does not successfully complete the boundaries course by the end of the year, he must advise the commissioner of why he did not complete it and ask for an extended deadline. If he fails to do by the next deadline, his teacher’s certificate may be suspended. A phone call to Procter was not returned.

Three Rivers Report seeks correspondent We need your help. The Three Rivers Report is looking for a part-time Hazleton correspondent. In an effort to improve our coverage of the Hazletons, we are looking for someone who lives in the area who can attend community events, write articles and take photographs. The Hazelton correspondent will liaise with our Three Rivers reporter to decide what events to cover and what issues to report on. Previous newspaper reporting experience is not required. Anyone interested can send a resume and writing and photography samples to editor@interior-news.com. For more information, call Ryan Jensen at 250.847.3266.

Politicians and anglers worried about the eviction From EVICTION on Front Aboriginal relations and reconciliation minister John Rustad was unavailable to talk to The Interior News about this issue but emailed a statement. “We are focused on achieving agreements with First Nations, including the Gitxsan First Nation, that enable them to participate and benefit

SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH

Rev. Alyssa Anderson Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Children’s Program

At the corner of Queen St. & 8th

250-847-3333

Bethel Reformed Church Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 2:30 pm every Sunday

Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers

250-847-2080

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-6 during the morning worship service. Pastor Ken Vander Horst 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Phone 250-847-2333 “Groundwork” on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays

from LNG and other developments in their territory. We will also continue to work to ensure industry understands its obligations and responsibilities to First Nations, which helps to provide better certainty and increase economic development,” Rustad said. Stikine NDP MLA and aboriginal affairs and reconciliation critic Doug Donaldson doesn’t think that’s good

enough. “It has been a total failure of the B.C. Liberals’ approach to aboriginal title and this failure is creating more uncertainty,” he said. “The move and the ball is in the Liberals’ court and I don’t want to see them fumble it. What we see here is frustration and people have had enough.” The eviction notice is causing some

worry amongst anglers who already have fishing guides booked for next month. “If all First Nations start evicting fishermen that will definitely affect all of our guiding operations,” said Stan Doll with Skeena Wilderness Fishing Charters. “It will also effect everyone in the tourism business. In other words, everyone.” Come worship with us at

Main St. Christian Fellowship

FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA Pastor James Folkerts (URC-NA) 1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa

Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rick Apperson

Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm

1065 Main St., Smithers Phone: 250-847-1059

Faith Alive Christian Fellowship Upper floor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave. 10-12 noon Sundays Youth meeting Fridays at 7 pm

Listen to “Whitehorse Inn program” Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am

Join us for Services. Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitors and new members.

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH 1636 Princess Street

Sunday 10:00 am - Service and Sunday School

4th Sunday

2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick 250-847-6155 • Quick 250-847-9881 • Smithers 250-847-5625 • Fax phone

Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave. Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery Pastor Chris Kibble www.smithersbaptist.ca

250-847-3725

This proof has been carefully prepared by THE INTERIOR NEWS

according to our understanding of your specifications. It may contain CANADIAN Mount Zion errors, please check for proper spelling of names, prices and phone numbers. Fax changes to us at 847-2995 REFORMED CHURCH Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Services

Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church

10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa

Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend! Contact number 250-847-5879 www.smitherscanrc.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10 am

For information e.mail mtzionsmithers@yahoo.ca

Saturday Service • Everyone Welcome •

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Welcomes You! Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Ministries during service Corner of Viewmount Rd South & Hwy 16

250-847-2466 www.mvaonline.org Affiliated with the PAOC

Seventh Day Adventist Contact 250-847-5983 3696 4th Avenue

Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929 Email: efree@uniserve.com Website: www.smithersefc.org

Service at 10 a.m. 1838 Main St.

B4 www.interior-news.com

InteriorNEWS THE

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Your community. Your classifieds.

SMITHERS, B.C.

250.847.3266

bcclassified.com ffax 250 847 2995 email il classifieds@interior-news.com l ifi d @i i 250.847.2995

Index in Brief Family Announcements Community Announcements, Travel Children Employment Business Services Pets & Livestock Merchandise For Sale Real Estate, Rentals Automotive, Marine

Standard Term Agreement - Classified & Display Advertising The Interior News reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to set rates therefore and to determine page location. The Interior News reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answer directed to the News Box Reply Services, and repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental. Box replies on “Hold” instructions not picked up within 10 days of expiry of an advertisement will be destroyed unless mailing instructions are received. Those answering Box Numbers are requested not to send originals of documents to avoid loss. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting spaces that the liability of The Interior News in the event of failure to publish an advertisement, or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion or the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. All claims of errors in advertising must be received by the publisher within 20 days after the first publication. All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher. The Interior News reminds advertisers that under provincial legislations, no person shall use or circulate any form of applications for employment, publish or cause to be published an advertisement in connection with employment or prospective employment, or make any written or oral inquiry of an applicant that (a) expresses, either direct or indirectly any limitation, specification or preference as to race, religion, colour, sex, marital status, age, ancestry or place of origin, or (b) requires an applicant to furnish any information concerning race, religion, colour, ancestry, places of origin or political belief.

Lost & Found

TOPS MEETING (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Monday evening 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church basement, Smithers. Everyone welcome. Call 250-847-9614 or www.tops.org for info.

•S

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Mon., 7 p.m. Telkwa Chr. Ref. Church, 1348 Hwy 16 (beside BV Home Centre), Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. at the Healthy Living Centre 1070 Main St. Everyone welcome. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers.

FOUND Grey Tabby 5 mo. old kitten, male, near Old Babine Lake Rd. 847-8772

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR TimeshareNo Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

DEL • HENCKELS

Obituaries

Kitchen Works Bridal Registry

The Place to be Registered for the Most Practical and Beautiful Gifts! Jennifer Boonstra & Kyler Geertsma July 26th 2014 Kelly Hrywkiw & Johannes Yliruusi July 26th 2014 Jocelyn Meints & Seth VanVeen August 8th 2014 Carrie Goertzen & Calvin Williams August 23rd, 2014 Amy Stokes & Travis Hebert August 30th, 2014 Daniela Bork & Andrew Hill September 13th 2014 Rebecca Beaubien & Mark Meima September 27, 2014 At Kitchen Works

~ Receive a special gift when you register. ~ “Refer a friend bonus” – check for details ~ Receive a completion voucher to be used after your wedding. ~ Tell your guests where you are registered.

250-847-9507 1230 Main Street, Smithers kitchenworkssmithers@hotmail.com

CANDY MOLDS • PASTA MAKERS • KNIVE • KITCHENAID • TRAMONTINA • CALPHALON • MARTINI SETS •

ALL CLASSIFIED DEADLINES ARE ONE DAY EARLIER PRIOR TO HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

RIE I•

Weddings

•

Fax 250-847-2995

All classified and classified display ads must be prepaid by either cash, debit, Visa or MasterCard. When phoning in ads, please have your card number ready. CLASSIFIED LINE/SEMI-DISPLAY DEADLINE: 11:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding publication. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding publication RATES start at $11.25 + GST for 3 lines per week.

Weddings

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

250-847-3266

Personals

AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Anglican Church, 1636 Princess St.

The Interior News 3764 Broadway Avenue Box 2560, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0

Information

• PASTA MAKERS • DINNERWARE • FONDUES • MARTINI SETS • TRAMONTINA • CALPHALON • GLOBAL

Classified Ad Rates

E M Y T O FIND EMPLOYMENT N NT L T T E P N N M M E CLASSIFIEDS E E E IN THE Y M M M O PL PLOY NT PLOY NT PLOY EM OYME EM OYME EM NT T L L ENT YME N P P E M M M M O T E Y N E LOY PTL O E L MN M P P E Y E M O NT EM YM E L P O ,re looking E T T M L N N M E Everything you for is P T T E E Y N M N M M O E E E L Y Y in the classifieds! M M P O O T Y L ENLO PL P EM PLOY M YMMP EM E M E LO E

ARDEN LOGAN

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our dear husband, dad, papa, great papa, uncle, brother and friend, Arden Logan, on July 2, 2014. Arden leaves behind his best friend and wife of 57 years, Jean and four children, Brian(Margie), Gwen(Matt), Merle(Debbie), Lianne(Dave), and daughter-in-law Michele(Derrick). Arden, known as papa, will be remembered by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren as well as 2 brothers and a sister and their families. He will also be missed by many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by both his parents and his son Roger(2007). Arden was born and raised on a farm in Sask. When he was 18, he came to BC looking for work. He worked many different jobs, in PG, Kitimat and Prince Rupert. He met and married Jean in 1957, moving to Smithers in 1958 where they raised 5 children. Once in Smithers he worked first at Dieleman’s Sawmill, and fought fires with Grandpa Jack Mould. Later becoming the Standard Oil agent in Smithers for many years. Finally working at the Town of Smithers until retiring in 1996. He is a life member of the Smithers Fire Department with 25 years of service. He enjoyed listening to old style country music, dancing, curling, bowling, and snowmobiling. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends at their cabin on Babine Lake for the past 40 years. The family would like to thank Dr. Preto and the staff at BV Hospital, Home Care staff and all the family and friends who have helped us during this difficult time. A Celebration of Life was held at the Smithers Senior Centre on Thursday July 10, 2014. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Smithers Seniors #21, Box 4143, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0

MOFFITT, Doris Isabel (nee Nichol) June 16, 1941 - June 20, 2014

Doris Moffitt was born in Campbellton New Brunswick, and subsequently lived in Oshawa Ontario, Leaf Rapids Manitoba, Winnipeg Manitoba, and Kelowna BC. Doris passed peacefully in the Smithers, BC hospital with her family at her side. Doris was a loving person who touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. Doris is survived by son Rick (Pat) Moffitt, daughter Cindy (Kevin) Savage, son Rob (Kim) Moffitt, daughter Kelly Bowen and son Kirk Moffitt. She is also survived by her brothers John (Diana) Nichol, Bill (Anita) Nichol, Bruce Nichol, and her sisters Sharon Nichol and Bonnie Jankowski. Doris was predeceased by her husband Keith Moffitt and son Brian Moffitt, and also by her parents Kenneth and Isabel Nichol, brother Terry Nichol and sister Judy Nichol. Doris was much-loved by her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Doris spent her life caring for others and will be missed by the many whose lives she touched, including family, foster children and friends. She was passionate about hockey and regularly attended Kelowna Rockets games where she enjoyed watching players develop over the years. She made many friends of fellow fans, staff and volunteers of the Rockets’ club. Doris valued community and in her earlier years volunteered planning bingos and dances. Her home was always open and many good memories were made during family and friend gatherings. Music, singing, dancing and food were always to be found at Doris’s home. An open commemoration and interment service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens (Airport) Cemetery in Kelowna, BC on August 30th, 2014 at 11 AM. A reception will follow.

The Interior News

www.interior-news.com B5

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Employment

Business Opportunities

Farm Workers

Help Wanted

GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now, 1-866668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T JUST visit! Live it! Australia & New Zealand dairy, crop, sheep & beef farm work available for young adults 18-30. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. 1-888-5984415. www.agriventure.com.

Computers/ Info systems

Education/Trade Schools EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe medical transcription graduates. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com, 1-800466-1535. info@canscribe.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. SALMON ARM Home Building Centre in beautiful Salmon Arm BC has an immediate opening for experienced Cabinet and Flooring Sales Professional. Looking for a highly motivated, customer service driven, possessing a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of flooring and cabinet sales. Competitive Wage and Benefit package offered. Send resume: david.kroeker@hbcsalmonarm.ca

Career Opportunities

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

SAWMILL SUPERVISOR Ladysmith

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR Port Alberni

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualiĂ°cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conĂ°dence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

Education/Trade Schools

FIRST LCIeNrtEifiSeEdCURITY

u Gets Yo

In 5 Day s

BASIC SECURITY COURSE BST 1 CERTIFICATION Apply to join our team after course completion.

For further information regarding the course and admittance.

Email Sabrena: sabrena@Ĺľrstlinesecurityinc.net or Call: 250.635.0212 First Line Security Training center in 3120 Bruan St. Terrace BC

Help Wanted

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized.â&#x20AC;?

Family Preservation Interventionist Competition #322 Smithers Community Services Association is hiring a Family Preservation Interventionist. To view the hiring criteria and job posting please

Help Wanted

The Fruit Truck is looking for a hard working employee for their Smithers Summer Schedule. Fridays thru Mondays Contact Lisa Reed 1.250.540.8425

Please apply with resume and cover letter stating competition #322 to: Smithers Community Services Association 3715 Railway Ave., Smithers Mail to: Box 3759, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 847-3712 Email: general@scsa.ca Closing date: Friday, July 25, 2014 (Job Description available by request)

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.

NOW HIRING

Breakfast or Evening Cook

Smithers Community Services Association

visit: www.scsa.ca/get-involved/careers/

Enclave Managed Networks Dennis Strain 250-847-0870 dstrain@enclave365.ca

HELP WANTED

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.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Wages negotiable Summer position Experience preferred

Drop off resume at the restaurant 3984 Hwy 16 beside the Capri Motor Inn Wanna work on e r a g! top of the e mountain and w rin have the best view hi of the summer ?

We are hiring our summer Jrew for the Ă&#x201E;rst four weekends in August. Lift operators, 1st Aid, BBQ cook and cashiers. For every weekend worked, get a 14/15 lift ticket ! Call 250-847-2058 or email inquiry@ hudsonbaymountain .com

Three Rivers Correspondent

The award-winning The Interior News has an opportunity for a Three Rivers Correspondent. This position is perfect for a communityminded Hazelton resident. 0n an eÉ&#x2C6;ort to enhance coverage of the Hazeltons we are looking for an individual who lives in the area who can attend community events, write articles and take photographs. The Hazelton correspondent will liaise with our newsroom to decide on coverage and what local issues to report on.

Wages are dependent on experience. Experience in an industrial retail environment or with power sport sales, parts or service is considered an asset.

Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

Please email your resumes to eveind@telus.net; or drop off your resume in person, attention Virginia, at 2924 A Highway 16E, Smithers, BC.

Previous newspaper reporting experience is not required. Anyone interested in this paid position can send a resume and writing and photography samples to:

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 thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

, 1 , 1- , 9

Ryan Jensen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Editor Box 2560, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 250-847-3266 Email: editor@interior-news.com

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.interior-news.com

www.blackpress.ca

United Church Health Services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital

Employment Opportunity

Wrinch Dental Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CDA

The Wrinch Dental Clinic in Hazelton has an oSeninJ Ior a IXll tiPe CD$ ZorNinJ a PoGiĂ&#x20AC;eG work schedule (every second Friday off). 4ualiĂ&#x20AC;cations â&#x20AC;˘ Recent experience in a dental clinic â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills, experience with Power Practice/Power Chart is an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Ortho/endo/denture experience an asset Required Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Time management â&#x20AC;˘ Communications skills â&#x20AC;˘ People skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work effectively in a team environment Closing date July 31, 2014 Please forward your resume to: Wrinch Dental Clinic UCHSS, P.O. Bag 999 Hazelton, B.C. V0J 1Y0 e-mail: wrinchdentalclinic@outlook.com

B6 www.interior-news.com

T HREE R IVERS R EPORT

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Aboriginal title upsets B.C. forest policy

By Tom Fletcher Smithers/Interior News

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision upholding aboriginal title in the Nemiah Valley in B.C.’s Southern Interior has major implications for provincial government policy, and the most immediate may be to forest licences. The ruling comes as the B.C. government considers the results of a province-wide consultation on converting volumebased timber cutting permits to area-based permits, to encourage longer-term forest stewardship by licence holders on Crown land.

About 40 per cent of B.C.’s timber is harvested under 180 volume-based forests licences on Crown land. Private land is not subject to these licences, and was also excluded from the Tsilhqot’in Nation aboriginal title case that struck down a forest harvest licence issued in 1983. B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said it will take some time for the province to consider amending the Forest Act and other legislation that has been affected by the decision. More than 90 per cent of B.C. is Crown land, and much of that is subject to forest

Forest products are mostly harvested from Crown land in B.C., subject to aboriginal title over large areas of the province.

Black Press photo

licences as well as unresolved aboriginal land claims. In the Tsilhqot’in territory west of Williams Lake, the high court’s landmark ruling

clarified the effect of aboriginal title. “Now that title has been established [in the Tsilhqot’in claim area], the timber on it no longer falls

within the definition of ‘Crown timber’ and the Forest Act no longer applies,” wrote Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin in the unanimous judgment

released June 26. McLachlin wrote that the B.C. government can still enforce “general regulatory legislation” such as that dealing with pest invasions or forest fire control in areas of proven aboriginal title. But a timber licence in such an area is “a direct transfer of aboriginal property rights to a third party” that would have to be agreed to by aboriginal title holders or justified as an intrusion of their constitutional rights. The judgment left it open to the B.C. government to amend the Forest Act so it conforms with aboriginal title as it is

declared. In recent years the province has begun negotiating resource sharing agreements with aboriginal communities, including forest tenures and shares of provincial royalties from mines. Two weeks before the Tsilhqot’in judgment, the B.C. government announced a threeyear “stewardship agreement” with five Tsilhqot’in member communities. The province is providing $670,000 per year for projects to address forest and wildlife effects from the mountain pine beetle epidemic in the region.

Hazelton Area Electronics Round-Up & BBQ

Drop off your Electronics, Small-Appliances and Power Tools for FREE!

Saturday, July 19th 12-4 pm Allen Park (4878-9th Ave.) New Hazelton

This event is hosted with the Skeena Ice Arena Association, in partnership with ElectroRecycle and Encorp Return-It Electronics.

For a full list of acceptable items please visit electrorecycle.ca and return-it.ca/electronics or call the Regional District at 250-615-6100.

We know you because we’ve been there too. Car insurance • Home insurance • Business insurance We live in the same town. We hit the same potholes, slide on the same ice and dodge the same wayward shopping carts. We know the roads you drive and the people you drive with, so we’ll make sure you’ll always be looked after.

Proposed Hazelton Area Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES KITWANGA AREA and HAZELTON AREA For an informal overview and project updates on the Regional District’s Plans for the Kitwanga Transfer Station and the Hazelton Landfill Phase 2 expansion, please plan to attend these community open houses. Wednesday July 16th Kitwanga Recreation Center (4:30 – 8:30 pm) 3754 Mill Road Thursday July 17th New Hazelton Meeting Center (4:30 – 8:30 pm) 3226 Bowser Street

These open houses will provide residents with project updates on the proposed Kitwanga Transfer Station and the Hazelton Landfill Phase 2 expansion including new Design Concepts for consideration, Refuse Site Financial Cost Recovery models, and Waste Diversion strategies.

SMITHERS

Your feedback is important.

3895 FIRST AVENUE | 250-847-4233

For more information you are invited to:

Add your event to our Community Calendar at www.interior-news.com or by emailing laura@interior-news.com

WFG_3133_5.8125x7_CarAd_JAN31_FINAL.indd 10

2/6/2014 11:41 AM

WFGR-095-14N01E

HEADING/VERSION Car SIZE 5.8125” X 7” BLEED n/a DKT WFG-3133 DATE January 30, 2013

PUB Smithers Interior News

COLOR

Attend the Open Houses Visit our website at www.rdks.bc.ca Call us for more information or e-mail: info@rdks.bc.ca

300-4545 Lazelle Ave Terrace, BC V8G 4E1 1-800-663-3208

The Interior News

T HREE R IVERS R EPORT

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

www.interior-news.com

Rock the North 2014

Shane & Sasha Doodson Owner Operator 3720 Hwy 16, Smithers

B8 www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Employment

Help Wanted

Capri Motor Inn is now accepting resumes for a

Capri Motor Inn is now accepting resumes for

Full-time position. Must be able to worN Ăąe[ible Kours anG be aYailable for weeNenGs. Must KaYe strong customer serYice sNills. %eneĂ°ts are aYailable. 3lease Grop off resume at front GesN or email lisat@citywest.ca

Must be able to work flexible hours, be available on weekends, and work independently. Must be reliable. Please drop off resume at front desk or email lisat@citywest.ca

Front Desk Clerk/Night Audit

Capri Motor Inn

Housekeeping

Employment

Employment Security

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

Help Wanted

SECURITY GUARDS

F/T, perm. 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off. Must be available evenings and weekends. Req: High School Diploma or GED, Security and valid Class 5 drivers licence. Apply with resume: careers @ďŹ rstlinesecurityinc.net

Capri Motor Inn

Help Wanted

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a

WEIGHT LOSS COACH

Pharmasave Health Centre in Smithers, B.C., is looking for a Weight Loss Coach, for a new service that we will be implementing. The program offers a supervised approach to weight loss and weight management, in a pharmacy setting. We use a medically based program that works using meal replacements, whole foods and one-on-one coaching. The Role of the Weight Loss Coach Support, motivate and educate clients on the Ideal Protein diet plan, healthy eating habits and the science of weight loss, through weekly one-on-one coaching sessions. Successful Candidate must be able to work independently, as well as in conjunction with, our pharmacy team. Is a friendly, outgoing and organized person, with a strong level of empathy and professionalism, dedicated to making a difference in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. This is a Part-time position, leading to fulltime, as business develops. Comprehensive training will be provided. Please present your resume to Mike Brinnen, Pharmasave Health Centre 1211 Main St., Smithers, B.C.

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 oÉ&#x2C6;ers mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding, Ă&#x201E;shing, hunting and so much more based in the beautiful community of Smithers, BC. We are looking for an experienced and talented individual, who is able to understand the challenges and rewards of a senior position at a small community newspaper while meeting daily and weekly deadlines. Responsibilities will include the management and development of their reporting staÉ&#x2C6;, coverage of story and photo assignments as required including special sections in addition to maintaining content on the web and social media sites. QualiĂ&#x201E;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong work ethic, leadership skills and sound news judgement â&#x20AC;˘ Strong InDesign skills are an asset â&#x20AC;˘ @ou must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a reliable vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ Preference given to those with a strong journalism background. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. To be considered for this position, please send your cover letter and resume, complete with work-related references, to:

Grant Harris - Publisher Box 2560, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Email: publisher@interior-news.com

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.interior-news.com

www.blackpress.ca

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GRANT WRITER The Village of Telkwa is seeking a Grant Writer in order to maximize the number of grants our community organizations receive. Primary responsibilities of the Grant Writer will be researching grant opportunities, working with Telkwa societies to identify appropriate projects and assisting in the development of application for grants, as well as ensuring final reporting. The Village of Telkwa has a total budget of $10,000 to contract this service. The project is made possible by Northern Development Initiative Trust. The contract would end December 31st 2014. If you are interested in this contract opportunity, please submit a written proposal including your experience, project plan, timeline and fee schedule no later than 4:00 PM, July 21 2014 to: Kim Martinsen, Chief Administrative Officer, Box 220, 1415 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Ph: 250-846-5212; Fax: 250-846-9572; email: kimmartinsen@telkwa.com

United Church Health Services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital

Employment Opportunity Wrinch Dental Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OfĂ&#x20AC;ce 0anager

The Wrinch Dental Clinic in Hazelton has an opening for a full-time OfĂ&#x20AC;ce Manager, working a modiĂ&#x20AC;ed work schedule (every second Friday off). 4ualiĂ&#x20AC;cations â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum two years accounts receivable experience â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer experience and knowledge using Microsoft OfĂ&#x20AC;ce â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in a dental ofĂ&#x20AC;ce or clinic â&#x20AC;˘ .nowledge of dental practices terminology â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with Power Practice an asset Required Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Time management â&#x20AC;˘ Communications skills â&#x20AC;˘ People skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work effectively in a team environment Closing date July 31, 2014 Please forward your resume to: Wrinch Dental Clinic UCHSS, P.O. Bag 999 Hazelton, B.C. V0J 1Y0 e-mail: wrinchdentalclinic@outlook.com

Full Time Relief Shift Supervisor 4uDliÂżFDtioQs 1/ :S, /S, &3R SF$ 'esireG 4uDliÂżFDtioQs 3ool 2p 1/, :S,T /S,T F$, hour DQG DQ DppeDliQJ EeQeÂżt pDFNDJe View the full posting at: www.bvpool.com/about-us/career-opportunities Posting closes August 8th, 2014

ThankBulkley You Valley

The Special Olympics, Smithers Branch would like to thank the following for all their generous support: 55 and over Old The Rodeo Club Timers Hockey St. James Anglican Driftwood Drilling Church Shoppers Drug Mart Billabong Roads Join our team! Alpenhorn Seabridge Gold Steelheads Northline Collision As a Member Services Representative you will experience a Interior Stationery Rotary Club BV Printers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean A&W schedule, a competitive flexible wage, and great benefits. But Mooreoutstanding learning opportunities Hy-Tech more. Drilling We provide thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Extra Foods if you are up for the challenge. and all the wonderful people dropping off And we will value your contribution. bottles for Special Olympics at the Bottle Depot. The winners of the have Specialan Olympics Raffle We currently opening forare: a Part-Time Member 1st Mike Bovill, 2nd Lyn Mac, Jay Daffoe

CREDIT UNION

Services Representative - Cash Services in our Smithers Advertising space donated by The Interior News Advertising space donated by The Interior News 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

FIND A FRIEND

Advertising space donated by The Interior News

The Interior News

Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Eavestrough

Trades, Technical

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

HIRING Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter and Licensed Sheetmetal Worker. Apply with resume pronorthheating@telus.net, fax 250-785-5542

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

WILL BUY unwanted gold & silver, coins, quality watches, Rolex. Will meet or beat any reasonable competitors rate, local buyer, privacy assured. 250-612-1828 Prince George

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. DROWNING IN debt? Cut debt more than 60% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll-free 1-877-556-3500. BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners NEW Black Pipe – BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8” wall to 3/4” wall Thickness. From 1/2” thru to 7” Pipe x 21’ long. Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc. (Check out our Storage Containers online & “Poor Boy Log Cabins” on Google). Target Steel & Sea Container Sales targetsteelsales@gmail.com

604-799-8434

Heavy Duty Bumper Fits older Dodge or newer Ford. $700 250-649-8004 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

www.interior-news.com B9

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

Help Wanted

Real Estate Lots 2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

Help Wanted

Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 AT 12:00 P.M. The Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring payments; monitoring the Accounts receivable with payroll system, Chief & Council, Lake Babine Nation citizens, reimbursable funds for programs/employees. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that finances are accurate and up to date. The Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk must comply with established policies and procedures. • Manage weekly accounts receivable collections and deposits • Assist with incoming invoices - sorting, data entry, filing • Assist with processing of purchase orders/cheques sorting, data entry, processing, signing, filing • Organize and maintain all records • Administration of collection notices and statements • Administration/delivery of monthly billing for specific customers • Manage and issue receipts for customers • Follow up on customer’s request • Adapting to different mediums of correspondence (email, phone, fax, etc.) with personnel within and outside of the company in a discreet and professional manner • Support administrative roles and positions as required REQUIREMENTS • A minimum of 5 years “hands on” experience bookkeeping and Office Procedures Experience; • Provide a Criminal Record Check • Proficient computer skills including the knowledge and experience with Xyntax Program, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and email at a high proficient level • Customer service and collection experience • Strength in analysis and reconciliation • Must have good organization skills • Must have good multitasking skills • Must have excellent negotiation skills • Must be innovative, versatile, and autonomous • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Please provide a cover letter and resume in a sealed envelope to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Continuous Aluminum Gutters 250-846-5509 w_vh@hotmail.com

Calling all

REINFORCING STEEL OR POST TENSIONING INSTALLER

Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Enthusiasts!

Be part of building British Columbia & Alberta’s landmark projects!

Come grow with us! Our Residential & City infrastructure could not be built without YOU!

Check us out: www.lmsgroup.ca and Facebook Contact us with your interest/resume:

careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 Quote: “LMS-July2014” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.

GARAGE SALE Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 8 a.m. Alder Street, Telkwa

Blinds & Drapery

just before the train tracks. Everything must go, Furniture too.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

we also do cleaning and repair !

SKEENA DECOR Cleaning Services

Bob Swift 250-847-3051

Homes Wanted

Cleaning Services

FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING PROFESSIONAL “CLEAN AIR & QUALITY SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY” ! ew BLOWN-IN ATTIC INSULATION

TRUCK MOUNTED VACUUMS

• • • • • • •

FURNACES • DUCTS CHIMNEYS • FIREPLACES BOILERS • PELLET STOVES SAWDUST • WOOD CHIPS AIR CONDITIONING ATTIC INSULATION REMOVAL SAWMILLS

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES • INDUSTRIAL

“CALL TODAY FOR PEACE OF MIND”

250-847-4550 www.priorityvac.ca

Can’t find a job? Looking to advance?

Look no further...

Visit our Website

www.localwork.ca

B10 www.interior-news.com

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cars - Domestic

1995 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Well mntnd at HB Trlr Prk, new roof, 2 bed, 2 full bath, vaulted ceilings, sky-light ,lrg deck, 2 sheds. $88,500 847-4028

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS ADULT ORIENTED 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites, bachelor No pets, No parties Phone 250-877-0186

1995 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Well mntnd at HB Trlr Prk, new roof, 2 bed, 2 full bath, vaulted ceilings, sky-light ,lrg deck, 2 sheds. $89,900 847-4028

Seasonal Acommodation

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

Call (250) 251-4500 or (250) 698-7533

Commercial/ Industrial

Fully furnished, 2 Bedroom Cottages. Lake Front, Quiet, Clean & Reasonable. WaterLily Bay Resort. 250-798-2267 Open Since 1950. Same Great People

Homes for Rent

SMITHERS, 1/2 warehouse for lease. Located at Starlight Transport on Victoria Dr. 2150 sq. ft., office and washrooms. $2000/mth obo. 250-847-4252.

Mobile Homes & Pads FULLY FURN. CABIN, N/P, $700/mth incl. util. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Located in quiet park in Telkwa. 250-846-9663

Homes for Rent Quit. Before your time runs out.

Real Estate

4HERE S MORE 4HERE S MORE TO LOSE TO LOSE THAN JUST THAN JUST MEMORIES MEMORIES

WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

4 BDRM HOUSE for rent on Telkwa High Rd. $1600./mo., avail. immed. 250-846-5855.

WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

Suites, Upper

Boats

FURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single person. Avail. Sept. 1. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.

REDUCED: INFLATABLE 13 feet 10 inch Polaris boat. EZ load trailer, 30 HP Yamaha jet motor. $5500. (or best offer for the package) Call: (250) 8457537

Real Estate

Real Estate Sandra Hinchliffe Personal Real Estate Corporation

Cell 250-847-0725 www.sandrah.biz

For Rent Lovely 2 bedroom double wide mobile in Tyee Mobile Home Park for rent. Walking distance from Tyee Lake Provincial Camp Ground on Telkwa High Rd. Comes with washer & dryer, fridge, stove, fenced yard and storage shed. Close to Downtown Telkwa and Bulkley River. No dogs and non smoking. Perfect for mature couple. $900.00 per month includes pad rent younotpay utilities, references required. pad rent utilities, references required. Call 250-847-2373 for more detail.

Wrecker/Used Parts

Leo Lubbers

Personal Real Estate Corporation

mls n234026

Superb rural location, stunning glacier view, 5.14 flat and privately treed acres. Custom 4-5 bedroom home, with attached & detached garages plus heated 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop.

Cell 250-847-1292

www.realestatesmithers.com

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

Wrecker/Used Parts

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home of a Million Partsâ&#x20AC;?

$455,000 5171 Willow Road

Tenders

FOR RENT

at Sunny Lakelse Lake excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800

Tenders

Will

â&#x20AC;˘ Eco Friendly & money saving â&#x20AC;˘ Preserve natural resources â&#x20AC;˘ Save valuable landÂżll â&#x20AC;˘ Provide tested OEM repair parts at a fraction of the price

HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD 3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

INVITATION TO TENDER Water System Improvements Phase 2 PRV Replacement & Watermain Upgrade Contract No. 40508.00 Tenders for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water System Improvements Phase 2 PRV Replacement & Watermain Upgrade - Contract No. 40508.00â&#x20AC;? will be received by the Gitanmaax Band Council up to 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 31, 2014. The general scope of work for this contract is the installation of 2 new above ground PRV stations, decommissioning 2 existing PRV stations and the replacement of approximately 550m watermain on Bench Road and Middle Road. The 2 existing cast in place concrete PRV and water meter chamber are to be decommissioned, and replaced with new above ground PRV stations connected to the existing 300mm AC watermain. Tender documents are available on BC Bid or, after July 11, 2014, during normal business hours at the Smithers office of Opus DaytonKnight Consultants (see address below) for a non-refundable charge of $50.00. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. July 23, 2014. The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend to become familiar with the project requirements and site conditions. All Tenders must be submitted to Opus DaytonKnight Consultants in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;TENDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Water System Improvements Phase 2 PRV Replacement & Watermain Upgrade â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contract No. 40508.00â&#x20AC;?. Tenders shall be accompanied by a security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Gitanmaax Band Council. Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Opus DaytonKnight office. All materially compliant Tenders will be examined as to their sufficiency and submitted to the council for consideration. The Gitanmaax Band reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Band. The Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purchasing Policy shall apply. The Band will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Tenderer in preparing the Tender. Contract award will be subject to approval from the Gitanmaax Band Council. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to:Mark Huscroft, P.Eng Opus DaytonKnight Consultants #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3772 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 939 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone (250) 847-1913 Fax (250) 847-1914

By shopping local you support local people. Motorcycles

Until there's a cure, there's us.

Motorcycles

The Interior News

Real Estate

www.interior-news.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Real Estate

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

Real Estate

B11

Real Estate

Email: remaxbv@telus.net Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook. NEW LISTING

$309,000

$33,000

NEW LISTING

$244,900

NEW LISTING

$395,000

NEW LISTING

$69,500

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

$239,000

1281 Alberta Street

Lots 8-9 Dunlop Street

2200 Hankin Ave, Telkwa

1329 Driftwood Crescent

#1 Tyhee Mobile Home Park

3489 Eighth Avenue

• • • •

2 storey, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Paved driveway, covered carport Covered sundeck, fenced yard Workshop, appliances included.

Donna Grudgfield NEW PRICE

mls n236905

41,992 square foot building lot Mountain views Rural neighbourhood Variety of mature trees

Sandra Hinchliffe

$389,500

mls n237964

Unique home, converted church Living area has 14’ ceilings Many upgrades including furnace Pellet stove, OSBE, garage

Karen Benson

$369,500

mls n237700

4 bdrm, 3 bath, immaculate home Double garage,sundeck, fenced yard Teak hardwood, many updates New high eff furnace & HW tank

Karen Benson

mls n237672

$279,500

Beautifully updated 3 bdrm mobile, quiet park Close to Tyhee Lake & playgrounds Near Bulkley & Telkwa Rivers

Kiesha Matthews

$249,500

mls n237959

Tidy compact 1,075 sf home 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/ open living area Roomy attached 35x16 garage/shop Roof/siding 2009, appliances incl.

Charlie McClary

$179,500

mls n234502

$249,500

4266 Reiseter Avenue

3557 Sixteenth Avenue

2240 Poplar Park Road, Kispiox

1604 Willow Street, Telkwa

1612 Third Street, Telkwa

22011 Kitseguecla Loop Road

• • • •

Immaculate rancher in Silverking 2 bedroom, den, 2 bath, 1586 sf Beautiful fenced yard,double garage www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n237494

Immaculate 5 bedroom home Many upgrades, windows, doors Roof, siding, flooring & paint Large fenced yard & gardens

Peter Lund

mls n237276

$549,000

160 acres. Crownland on 3 sides. Rustic log cabin. Generator incl. Internet service. Spring fed pond. Access to Kispiox over Crown Land

Donna Grudgfield

$279,000

mls n236887

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Newly renovated, new kitchen Covered carport, parking for RV Gardeners paradise, raised beds

Donna Grudgfield

$289,000

mls n235809

All on one level 3 bedroom home, open and bright Double carport, enclosed garage Great starter home, see it today!

Donna Grudgfield

$309,000

mls n232784

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 39.5 acres, great views Huge pond, level land New sundeck

Donna Grudgfield

$298,000

mls n231876

$368,000

Quick School

1474 Chestnut Street, Telkwa

4235 Eleventh Ave, New Hazelton

124 Ross Lake Rd, New Hazelton

Coalmine Road, Telkwa

1310 Sunny Point Drive

• • • •

7123 square foot, one level building 5 acres, level and landscaped Covered play area 4 classrooms, 3 bathrooms, gym

Donna & Leo

mls n4506585

Large .26 acre fenced lot 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, attached garage Sundeck, patio doors www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$595,000

mls n234969

Light industrial zone, hwy exposure 2 bays, office, paved parking Upgraded heating/wiring/appliances Auto, light manufacturing & more

Leo Lubbers

$419,500

mls n4506817

20 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 28x32 shop, covered Gardens, outbuildings, private www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n234964

$289,000 + GST

140 acres in 2 titles H—2 Borders village boundaries Hydro, telephone & established road www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n228393

$324,900

3 bedroom, ensuite, basement, den Family & rec room, gas fireplace Upgrades to kitchen & flooring www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$56,000

mls n236218

$287,500

Lot 1 Victoria Street

3286 Turner Way

3285 Third Avenue

4447 Alfred Avenue

#41 – 4430 Highway 16

1167 Manitoba Street

• • • •

3.38 acres, serviced Currently zoned P-3 Land is level and mostly cleared www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n4506605

8 years young 2 storey, RV parking 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, fireplace & more Double garage, 24x32 shop www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$130,000

mls n231625

Beautiful brand new half duplex 1718 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms Gorgeous kitchen, appliances incl www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$299,000

mls n236257

Updated 4 bdrm, 3 bathroom home Large kitchen, huge master bedroom Fenced yard, views, paved drive www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n234421

$520,000

Well kept 3 bedroom with addition Updated, clean, quick possession Includes appliances www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$436,000

mls n234700

5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Located on a corner lot Beautiful established flower beds Vegetable garden, flowering trees

Peter & Kiesha

$210,000

mls n236505

$164,000

Lot 2 Slack Road

3835 Third Avenue

7351 Boundary Road

12 Pavilion Place

4179 5th Ave, New Hazleton

3223 Laurier St, New Hazelton

• • • •

Unique park like property Extremely close to town Two creeks and a spring 6.96 acres

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n234282

Well maintained and solid 4 bedrooms, fenced yard Excellent commercial location Zoned residential or commercial

Sandra Hinchliffe

$284,000

mls n233777

157 acre farm property 1988, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Large garage, barn & machine shed View, hay and cross fencing

Sandra Hinchliffe

$494,500

mls n233491

Built in 2012 Three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Great kitchen, modern design Lakefront at Watson’s Landing

Sandra Hinchliffe

$229,000

mls n232604

Attractive 2004 view home Open living, 3 brms, 1728 sq ft House on 4 lts, garden on 4 lts Sun deck/carport/work shop

Charlie and Ron

$237,000

mls n237748

1845 sf, 4 bedroom rancher New hazelton prime residential area Open design, wheelchair friendly 7 lots, build second home

Charlie & Ron

$165,000

mls n237285

$71,000

1257 Columbia Street

7066 Glacier Gulch Road

17771 Highway 16, Smithers

54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake

2690 Bulkley Drive

24 Chapman Street, Granisle

• • • •

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

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

4 bdrm, 2 bathroom custom home Geothermal heat, HRV, 6.45 acres Hardwood, new roof shingles Immaculate and move-in ready

Karen Benson

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

mls n234946

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

900 sf well built & clean home 2.23 acres, 8 minutes from town 2 bedrooms, full basement Quick possession

Jantina Meints

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n233643

Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings

Jantina Meints

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

mls n231641

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

Affordable country living, 4.6 acres 1995 2 bdrm mobile, mud room Close to town, trail to river Partially fenced, vaulted ceilings

Jantina Meints

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n234999

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Clean & bright 3 bedroom home New elec furnace, newer windows Large master bdrm w/ large ensuite Strawberry&saskatoon plants, shed

Jantina Meints

mls n234369

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

How much home can you afford? Having a plan is essential when buying a home, as such a purchase is not something buyers should take lightly. Establishing a budget is the first step. This means taking inventory of savings, expenses and borrowing power. It is advisable to sit down with a lender and do a run-through of what you can afford. By providing key financial information, including earning statements, existing debt and credit history, buyers can quickly learn how much they’re qualified to borrow and how much they are comfortable borrowing. This helps buyers zero in on homes in their price range.

B12

www.interior-news.com

The Interior News

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

T HREE R IVERS R EPORT

Old hotel and pub being renovated and repurposed

By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

As a demolition crew pulls back layers of the old pub and hotel in New Hazelton, more memories emerge. Mike Sawyer bought the building on the highway and the lot behind it recently and has big plans for the space. He will be fully renovating the building, slightly redesigning it, putting in new windows and upgrading the plumbing and electrical. Sawyer said the current plan is to put some form of retail space on the main floor and there is talk of making it a communityowned retail outlet. The upper floor will be turned into office spaces as there are currently no professional office spaces available in the Hazeltons right now. Sawyer says he also has conceptual approval from the District of New Hazelton to build a 16-unit low-income apartment building. He said as demolition is happening and the boarded up building is seeing light, residents are taking note. “That bar and hotel was a central focus in the town for many years. There are a lot of residents who have strong emotional memories, good or bad of the bar. A lot of people have been coming by and taking photographs and telling stories,” he said. Ethel Christianson, who ran the hotel and bar from 1948 to 1972 isn’t bothered that it is being repurposed. It was built in 1933 on 11th Avenue before it was moved to 10th Avenue in 1941. There were only six hotel rooms on the second floor when Christianson and her husband took it over from her in-laws. It also did not have power or hot

On the Trail to Great Deals?

Find everything you’re looking for in the classifieds.

running water at the time. In 1952, the power came in and they expanded to have 16 hotel rooms and two bars. She said there were four different owners after they sold it. It has been sitting, boarded up for several years. “Once I got out of it, I didn’t want anything more to do with it. My husband was beginning to become an alcoholic because he couldn’t stand it in there without drinking with the rest of them. Once I got him out of there, thank God, we were okay.” Christianson said they got to travel all over the north, Europe and the U.S. once the business sold. “Whatever the new owner does, I want them to make it. Whatever they change it into, I hope it turns out for them,” she said. The demolition side of things has started and Sawyer is hoping everything will be done by late spring of next year. “We plan to own and operate it once it’s finished. With respect to the low-income housing part of the project, we’d like to find a local non-profit group that focuses on social housing to partner with. Our preference is not to run it but if we can’t find that partner we would. We would also be open to selling that building to them.” “My view is that Hazelton is going to come into much better times than they have over the last 15 years. We are trying to do something with the building that is good for the community. It was a bar and we could have turned it back into a bar but in our assessment having another bar in the community wasn’t beneficial. We are looking for ways to put a little breeze in the town sales, in terms of new development and economic opportunities.” “Our primary goal is do something that doesn’t lose us money but helps the community.”

Ronald McDonald House BC is growing.

The hotel in the 1950s and last week during demolition. Top photo courtesy of Ida Folden and the bottom photo by Mike Sawyer

The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.

Interior News

Call Today 847-3266

Help us continue our work by donating at rmhbc.ca

111129672-1_RMH BC New House_BlackPress_2.8125x4.indd 1

Community Calendar

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.

5/14/14 9:47 AM

Wetzin’kwa Annual Open House and Cheque Presentation Ceremony Wednesday, July 16, 5-7 p.m. in Village of Telkwa Council Chambers. Everyone welcome. Kids on Leashes Friday, July 18, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Meet the Cyclists Texas to Alaska (4,500 miles). Friday, July 18 at the Telkwa Reformed Church. 27 cyclists raising $500,000 for Cancer research. Northern Saddle Club Summer Kids Camp July 21-24 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. Freedom of Form a solo exhibition by Gitxsan artist Arlene Ness from Hazelton. June 10-July 26 at the Smithers Art Gallery. Hours: Tues-Fri 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. www. smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org, (250) 847-3898. BackRoads Home Friday, July 25, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. 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. 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. Cabin Fever and Split Seconds Friday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Summer Art Camps August 4-8, $35/wk. 5-7 year olds 1011:30 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. Theresa Mohr, vocalist/guitarist Friday, Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Roger Benham, vocalist/guitarist followed by Out of the Woods Friday, Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Axes of Ego Friday, Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Chicken Creek Friday, Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest speakers and programs are presented to assist family root researchers. All welcome. The Telkwa Museum is open. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn about the history of Aldermere, Hubert and Telkwa.