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Athletes from the Bulkley Valley held their own against some of the best in the country during this year’s North American Indigenous Games in Regina, bringing home eight medals last weekend. Hazelton’s Joel Patsey captured gold with the U16 soccer team with a tight 2-1 victory over Team Saskatchewan, while older brother Jalen won silver with the U18 team losing to Saskatchewan 4-0 in the finals. “It was a great experience getting to play soccer at that level and getting the exposure of travelling and seeing what the competition is like in other areas,” said Jalen. “We got to represent the community and our town . . . we made a lot of memories that I’ll never forget.” Jerry Morrison, Joel and Jalen’s grandfather, also travelled to watch them compete in the Games. “The most exciting part was watching my grandkids play soccer,” said Morrison. “They’re dedicated to keeping fit all the time and it was exciting to see them take themselves to the limit.” In the pool, Bulkley Valley Otters’ swimmers Travis Pete and Monica Joseph won three medals each. Pete brought home bronze in the 400 metre freestyle.

LEGENDARY BATTLE In a battle of watery proportions, dozens of kids took up water gun arms against the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department in the annual water fight on Thursday afternoon outside the Bulkley Valley Recreation Centre. Kendra Wong photo

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From GAMES on Front He also won silver in the 100 and 200 metre butterfly. Joseph won three silver medals in the 4x50 metre and 4x100 metre freestyle relays, and the 4x50 metre medley relay. Wrestler Sa-yez Wilson

finished fifth in the 69 kg weight class. The U16 boys softball team also came in fifth with the help of Smithers’ Reid Williams, Gavin George and Joel Nikal of Moricetown. “I had a lot of fun there, we played four games, won

two and lost two, made new friends and everything,” said 14-year-old Nikal. “I don’t think we played our best, but we did pretty good for not having played together before.” However, for the young athlete it isn’t all about

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The executive director of Tourism Industry Association of BC was touring around the northwest last week. Ian Robertson said he was visiting Smithers and other communities from the Lower Mainland to gain a greater understanding of the challenges of tourism in the region. Roberston said he now better understands some of the difficulties of getting to this part of the province. Marketing director at Tourism Smithers Gladys Atrill gave him a tour of the town and accompanied him to Terrace and Prince Rupert. She said another challenge that tourism in Smithers is facing is the upcoming eviction notice from the Gitxsan to all sport fishers to leave the territory. Atrill is hoping the province works something out with the Gitxsan soon because people already have fishing

Gladys Atrill and Ian Robertson discussed tourism over coffee at Two Sisters last week.

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trips booked. Another challenge discussed was the change to the ferry schedules and the reduced season for some ferries out of Prince Rupert. “People will often overnight here in Smithers when they are going to or from the ferry. So a change in the schedule does

affect us. And because of when that announcement was made, the seasons are already booked, that reduction in the summer schedule meant a lot of changes, in some cases people could change their sailings and still come but it shortened the season,” said Atrill.

“The summer sailing season was expected to be about five months but now it is only three. It absolutely makes a difference for tourism in Smithers.” Atrill said overall, the meetings with Robertson went well. “I have this notion that because we are so far away no one really pays attention to us. I wanted someone from the industry association to come here and hear from people on their own ground. I’m pleased that he came,” she said. “He had lots of conservations with people, there was some commonalities from Smithers to Rupert and some differences. He heard those things and now it will go into the mix of tourism initiatives throughout B.C. but at least he’s met people. People have seen him here and that makes a difference.” Despite the challenges, Atrill was happy that so far this summer, tourism numbers are up compared to last year.

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here is a history in this region of some really bad projects being proposed. In part, this is due to a Mining Act that is 150 years old, allowing miners to stake claims for a minimal fee virtually anywhere in B.C. without consultation, and having their claim override other land uses (agriculture, tourism, municipal). In part, this is because we’ve maxed out easy-to-get resources and are looking to more extreme forms of extraction that come with greater impacts. In part, this is because proposals are coming from multinational corporations who have no understanding of this region. In response to the publisher’s editorial last week, “The ‘No’ attitude is getting old,” what most of us are actually saying is yes to this region and jobs by saying no to bad projects. I am united with the majority of British Columbians against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker project. One of the reasons is because I am saying yes to jobs. This project would ship another raw resource overseas and the jobs along with it. Enbridge even stated that it was likely to build its pipeline in conjunction with Chinese state-owned Sinopec. In other words, the blip of jobs created through construction would be predominantly filled by foreign temporary workers. Is it any wonder that the union with most to gain from this project opposes Northern Gateway and is challenging the approval in court? And I strongly support my neighbours who work in existing fishing and tourism jobs that would be put at risk with an oil spill. From my perspective, the environment versus jobs argument is old. Just because people stand up against a bad project that puts our wild salmon rivers and existing jobs at risk, doesn’t mean we don’t support natural resource development. Some of us just might have higher standards and not believe in any job at any cost. A comprehensive update to our Mining Act and other legislation could help get rid of some of these bad projects before they’re even proposed. Want to build a toxic tailings pond beside one of B.C.’s largest sockeye spawning grounds? No chance. Want to frack at the headwaters of three major wild salmon watersheds? Don’t bother applying. Want to engage with First Nations and communities about developing a mine that would create more than 30 years of jobs without compromising the health of our watersheds? Please apply. While I disagree with the publisher’s stance and Brian Burrill’s previous letter in support of Enbridge, I imagine that we all agree that Smithers is home, a place of incredible beauty and opportunity, and that we probably all want clean water, wild salmon and local job opportunities for our kids and grandkids. Instead of being divisive, we can look to our shared values as starting points for dialogue that helps build community. Undoubtedly we will have things that we agree to disagree on, but at least we’ll have a better understanding of each other and still be able to shake hands when we run into each other at the Fall Fair. Nikki Skuce Smithers, B.C.

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eople often ask, “Is it really worth sending materials down south to be recycled?” The short answer is: Yes! When we are analyzing recycling and the advantages versus disadvantages it can be easy to get caught up in the negative. When considering the case for recycling there are many aspects that need to be acknowledged. Just like in any other industry, we cannot just look at one portion and assume it is not connected to another. Yes, transporting recycling to the south is less than ideal—it would be fantastic to have a sorting and processing

facility here in the North, perhaps Prince George or Kamloops may establish a facility. However, as of right now, we have to do the best with what we have. In addition, as I pointed out last week, the materials would have to travel out of the Interior eventually, as we do not have any industries that purchase the entire range of materials that MMBC collects. In an ideal world, recycling could be sorted and processed locally and then turned into new materials locally, however, society has evolved to be global consumers and each area would

GUEST VIEW Alexie Stephens not have the means to produce all of the products we like to consume on a daily basis locally. This is the premise of global trade. So far the Town of Smithers has diverted almost 60,000 pounds of materials. This is the weight of the material; remember that

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items such as plastic containers take up a lot of space in the landfill. If we were not diverting that volume of material from the landfill, the life of the landfill would expire at a faster rate. We would need to build a new landfill, taxing all residents of the regional district and taking away land that we all know should be used for more worthwhile purposes. Not to mention many of the materials we are recycling, like plastics –leech toxins into the earth, eventually ending up in groundwater. As much as landfill management attempts to avoid

this, leachate (essentially garbage juice) even a small amount, is inevitable. When considering the case for recycling in terms of transport, we must remember that that is one small pixel of a much greater picture. We must look at the issue with a more comprehensive point of view. Overall, recycling saves new resources from being extracted, conserves energy and contributes to the ever growing green economy. Alexie Stephens Town of Smithers Community Recycling Liaison/ Educator

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L ETTERS We say ‘Know’ not ‘No’ Editor: Big decisions require thought. In response to Grant Harris’ provocative Point of View in last week’s paper, we say ‘Know,’ not ‘No.’ Know the likely benefits; know the potential risks; know the uncertainty. No to Enbridge because we know that tankers sink, mostly due to human error and bad weather; and because our ‘know’ attitude is getting old, we remember that cleaning up oil spills is not easy (less than 10 per cent recovered from Exxon Valdez) and know that the marine ecosystem has not fully recovered after 25 years. Similarly, pipeline spills are frequent, not always caught promptly and difficult to clean up. No to Walmart, because we know that new Walmarts are bad for small businesses, local employment and the local economy. In short: No to projects that do not bring benefits that outweigh the risks. Neither Enbridge nor LNG will bring benefits to Smithers beyond a short-term construction boom and boom economies carry their own human costs. Local impacts of LNG seem less obvious, except for the rather large risk of locating a terminal in the Skeena’s salmon nursery. Yes to these projects could be a no to existing jobs in fishing and tourism and demand for globally scarce wilderness will only increase. How much are you willing to risk? Skeena salmon contribute more than

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$100 million a year to the northwest economy. A minor spill could cost a net loss of jobs. And there’s more at risk than jobs: salmon are the keystone of cultures as well as ecosystems. Like Grant Harris, we can paint a binary picture. We’re also tired of no: no to not decreasing greenhouse gas, no to wellfunded education, no to meaningful jobs that monitor our environment. But let’s all walk a more nuanced, evidencebased and thoughtful path. So bring on the careful and prudent projects that make sense. And yes, let’s hear from the ‘Yes’ side. Show us the evidence for benefits to our community so that we may know more. But don’t push people to say yes, just because they’ve

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said no before. That smacks of bullying, as well as bad logic. Dave Daust and Karen Price Telkwa

We say ‘Yes’ to life Editor: We said and still say yes to public health care. We said and still say yes to reducing the use of antibiotics. We said and

still say yes to encouraging organic food production. We said and still say yes to getting the lead out of gasoline (even though the oil companies said it would destroy them). We said and still say yes to prohibiting the mining and sale of asbestos. We say yes to a national energy policy that stops subsidizing oil companies to the tune of $34 billion a year (according to the International Monetary Fund) and increases support for

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Move changes perspective Editor: I never thought I would like the idea

of my mail not being delivered to my home. Telkwa has changed that. I feel I have more control. I can simply ignore it because I’m not interested in any bills, notifications, and simply unwanted mail, and other times I feel good about receiving a letter from a good friend or a package from Amazon. It’s amazing how a move can change your perspective, sometimes small and sometimes large. I am a terrible driver because I tend to get distracted when I drive by fantastic scenery. This is especially so when I stop at the bridge and look at the two rivers meeting in Telkwa. This scene changes daily—the volume of the water, and the beautiful different colours it produces. Also, the sound of the water moving through the rocks is something music cannot capture. One day I am going to make a mistake and drive right into the river. The readers do not have to be concerned. I can swim. In addition, my van is equipped with a PFD, a small rubber raft, a paddle, a bailer, ropes, a waterproof cell phone and a flashlight. If someone sees an old blue van being washed down the river just say “Oh, that’s Brian. He’ll be fine.” Still, I do not know what ICBC will say about the claim. Quote from Aristotle, the King of Cats: “Being an indoor cat makes it really difficult to feed my people. I don’t think they’ve ever tasted a good mouse.” Brian and Loanne Bannister Telkwa

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alternative energy initiatives. We say yes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We say yes to safe, sustainable jobs in the bush. We say yes to prudent development of mining projects. We say yes to sound fiscal management (why is it again that the B.C. government didn’t want the B.C. Utilities Commission to review either Site C or the $750 million dollar Northwest Transmission Line?).

We say yes to maintaining a viable wild salmon population. We say yes to recycling. We say yes to maintaining a vibrant Main Street with lots of small, independent businesses. We say yes to our community. We say yes to life. PS: We say yes to responsible journalism that supports its statements and opinions with credible research and analysis.

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Berarducci brings home bronze at Summer Games By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Luke Berarducci with his bronze medal at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo in July.

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Bulkley Valley Otters’ Luke Berarducci brought home some impressive hardware from this year’s B.C. Summer Games. Berarducci won bronze in the boys 100 metre butterfly behind Michael Mitchell from Vancouver who took home silver and Austin Phillips from Kamloops who captured gold during the threeday competition in Nanaimo between July 17-20.

“I wasn’t expecting anything good going into the meet,” admitted Berarducci. “Once I got there, it seemed to just work out really well. It feels pretty good. “I was going into finals fifth in the race and I had four finals that day within two hours. My 100 metre [butterfly] was the first race and I guess I was just feeling it. I was really excited,” said the 14-yearold Bulkley Valley Christian School student. According to region coach Tom Best, many of the

races were backto-back, making it difficult for Berarducci to catch his breath in between races. “Normally [in the finals], they’ll get 15 to 20 minutes between swims and in this case they were getting one and a half or two minutes of rest and that’s just not enough to recover,” said Best, adding that one of the coaches nicknamed Berarducci “Iron Luke” because of all the races he competed in. “It becomes more of a workout than a performance,” he said.

In spite of the short rest times, Berarducci still had excellent final swims and used basic techniques to help improve his times. “I got him to stretch out when he pushed off the wall, it’s something everyone in the club has been working on,” said Best.“He really nailed it on Sunday, every time he pushed off the wall you could see he was gaining on everybody whether it was going ahead or getting back up to an even place with them.” For Berarducci, the win meant more with his mother present to

cheer him on. “It was nice to know that everyone diving off the block wanted the medal and they worked hard for it,” said Joanne.

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Wetzin’kwa congratulates its first-ever scholarship recipients When long-time Wetzin’kwa director Dean Daly stepped down earlier this year, the board wanted a lasting way to remember him. What better way to leave a legacy than to invest in our youth?

can apply for either a bursary or scholarship (with the first based on financial need and the second on marks). Wetzin’kwa primarily looks at bursary applications, but also considers scholarships.

“When Dean resigned we wanted to acknowledge the significant contribution he made toward establishing our community forest,” director Cathryn Olmstead says. “The board decided to award three bursaries in his honour.” Smithers’ Hannah Pow (left) in the 1,200 metre race in Kamloops from July 11-13. Pow came in 8th place with a time of 3:55.

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Yee, Pow, Williams medal at provincials By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Some of the Bulkley Valley’s best track and field athletes are now provincial champions, bringing home a handful of medals at the meet earlier this month. South Hazelton’s Regan Yee ran a personal best of 4:31 in the 1,500 metre and 2:13 in the 800 metre, capturing gold in both events at the B.C. Athletics Track and Field Championships Jamboree in Kamloops from July 11-13. Smithers’ Hannah Pow posted a personal best of 5:38, capturing bronze in her firstever 1,500 metre steeplechase, while Ryan Williams also won bronze in the 2,000 metre run with a time of 6:16. “It was fantastic, we had three different medalists,” said head coach Neal Currie. “It’s good for us —

we’re a small club in the North.” However, the competition did have its challenges. Pow raced with strep throat and still managed to post a personal best in her bronze-medal-winning performance. “It was really fun and very hot in Kamloops,” said Pow. “It was my first time racing in [the steeplechase], there were a few spills, but it was a good race.” The young racer will always try and battle back from being sick, added Currie. “She’s a fighter. She’s not afraid to go out there and push herself and see what she’s got. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t,” he said. “But sometimes she’ll go out there, have a great time and pick up a medal.” The scorching heat was also a problem for some athletes, racing in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.

“The heat in Kamloops was a big issue for [Williams],” said Currie. “And so the one he medalled in was done in the morning, it was only 24 degrees [Celsius].” All the athletes smashed their personal bests as well. Nolan Yee finished twelfth in the 1,200 metre and posted a 3:48; Matthew Bennett ran the 1,500 metre and 2,000 metre steeplechase in 4:36 and 7:14; Zoe Bizarro finished seventh in the 2,000 metre steeplechase; Haley Allen placed sixth in the pole vault, throwing 2.35 metres and Patty Spicer finished seventh in the hammer throw with a distance of 38.66 metres. Pow, Williams and Spicer also qualify for the Royal Canadian Legion Youth Track and Field Championship in Langley from Aug. 15-17 before the track and field season ends.

Wetzin’kwa partnered with the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation, which has been running its own scholarship program since 2008, to administer the three $1,000 bursaries. In exchange, Wetzin’kwa granted the foundation a 10 percent administration fee. The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Bursary/Scholarship Fund will be an annual contribution to one youth each in Smithers and Telkwa, and one Wet’suwet’en youth, who are continuing their studies in forestry or environmental studies, or have shown a strong sense of leadership or community mindedness. “We’re really happy to be involved,” Bulkley Valley Community Foundation executive director Geri Britton says. “What some of these students are involved in and what they do and what they’re going to do is amazing. They’re just such awesome young people.” At this year’s June 21 graduation, Smithers Secondary School students Nikita Weiss Day, Simon Kiiskila and Danielle Irvine each received a $1,000 scholarship. “I am very grateful to have been awarded this scholarship. I will be using it in the fall to further my education at the University of Victoria,” Danielle says. Simon will be putting his scholarship toward a science degree in the fall. Applications are accepted from April 1 to May 15 each year, with the announcement of successful applicants at graduation. Students

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Racers from across the province descended on Telkwa for the motocross race at the Donaldson Road track hosted by the Smithers Motocross Association over the weekend. For full race results visit interior-news.com.

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when you see people who are a lot better than you, it makes you want to try more,” he said. Krauskopf added that while Arnett managed to learn new tricks, the trip was also about the experience. “Austin is at the top of his game in Smithers, but to excel in any sport, you need to see people who are better than you,” he said. “You always need people better than you to push you and get you to the next level.” Every year, the organization hopes to send an athlete to a ski or snowboard camp through donations and proceeds from Boarding for Brant apparel. Holenstein passed away last May in a farming accident in Quick. To contribute, visit the Boarding for Brant Facebook page.

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A non-profit organization formed in memory of a local snowboarder sent its first athlete to Whistler where he learned from some of the best on the slopes earlier this month. Boarding for Brant was created last year in honour of snowboarder Brant Holenstein and helps athletes achieve their sporting dreams. This year was the first time the organization was able to send an athlete to ride slopes outside the Bulkley Valley. “It was fun, there were good people to go with and we got lucky with the weather,” said 17-year-old Austin Arnett, who went on the eight-day trip to Whistler to attend Camp of Champions, a summer snowboard camp.

Austin Arnett (centre) attended a snowboard camp in July thanks to Boarding for Brant.

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“We met a few pros which was cool and riding different features was cool because their park is a lot different from what we have here,” said Arnett. In between snowboarding and mountain biking, Arnett was also able to watch Canadian snowboard legends Mark McMorris and Simon Chamberlain carve out the slopes. According to Jason Krauskopf, president of RAYZ Boardshop and Holenstein family

friend, Arnett was the perfect choice. “Brant Holenstein was a kid exactly like Austin, so that’s why this was so fitting,” said Krauskopf. “Austin was the natural choice . . . He’s a role model, where Austin might be looking at Mark McMorris, all the little kids look at Austin Arnett in Smithers.” Being able to watch the pros at work was incredibly motivating, said Arnett. “It’s a lot different

Featured Athlete LUKE BERARDUCCI Luke Berarducci has been swimming for seven years and he has no plans to slow down now. The 14-year-old Bulkley Valley Christian School student recently brought home a bronze medal from the B.C. Summer Games in the 100 metre butterﬂy. Even though the competition was ﬁerce and the schedule was jam-packed, he never lost sight of the ultimate goal: bringing home a medal. Berarducci is no stranger to pressure, competing in roughly nine to 12 competitions a year. He has even brought home an impressive 15 medals in his seven years in the pool. He hopes to someday get a scholarship to swim in post-secondary. “I love it, it’s great seeing how well he does,” said his mother, Joanne. “It’s great seeing your kids excel in something they love.”

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Ma learns from best physicists in the world By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Janay Ma could be on her way to becoming the next Albert Einstein—minus the crazy hair and the moustache. Ma, a Smithers Secondary School student who is entering Grade 12, spent the last two weeks at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) in Waterloo, Ontario attending the International Summer School for Young Physicists where she gained hands-on experience in the field. The exclusive camp features presentations by researchers, courses on modern physics, hands-on labs, tours of research facilities and also gives youth the chance to meet with other future researchers from around the world. “It’s an opportunity to take the students outside a little bit from what they are learning in the classroom,” said PI external relations specialist Eamon O’Flynn. “The students are getting the opportunity to hear from some of the top physicists in a number of different areas. They get a lot of unique opportunities here.” Ma became aware of the

Smithers Grade 12 student Janay Ma was selected to take part in a Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics’ summer camp.

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program through her physics teacher Richard Audet, who encouraged her to apply. “It’s just so cool to be here,” Ma said. “[The subject matter is] something I have done some personal learning on, especially in the area of astrophysics.”

Ma said she has listened to lectures on topics such as general relativity and quantum mechanics. The highlight so far has been visiting SNOLAB, an underground science facility in Sudbury that specializes in

neutrino and dark matter physics. It’s located two kilometres underground in a mine shaft. “It was great to see that type of experiment in action,” Ma said. This week, Ma is starting a mentoring project where

the students are paired with a specialized physicist. She’s learning about particle physics. After high school, Ma said she is planning on studying physics further at the university level. Eventually, she would like to become a teacher. “I want to tell people about this stuff—it’s so cool,” she said. “I want to share my passion with other people.” The summer program received more than 300 applications from around the world. Forty were successful, about half of them are Canadian students. “To get into the program is not particularly easy,” O’Flynn said. “Basically what we’re looking for is well-rounded students who demonstrate a passion for physics and who have an interest in pursuing physics at a post-secondary level. It’s traditionally more than just the top students in their class. According to its website, the PI “is an independent, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at the highest levels of international excellence.” The PI’s research areas include: condensed matter, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum foundations and strong gravity.

Backcountry Horsemen improve Lyon Creek Trail The Northwest Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen just finished improvements on the Lyon Creek Trail in Babine Mountain Provincial Park. The trail is a horse friendly route into the Babines and over the years the Backcountry Horsemen have done various projects to improve the access. This year,

president Floyd Kennedy presented BC Parks with a proposal to gravel a muddy, 40-metre section about half a kilometre up from the trailhead. On July 19, a group of volunteers met to begin the work. Kennedy prepared the job by picking up donated gravel from Harvey Burns, owner of Vihar, and delivering it to the trailhead. He then

Members of the Backcountry Horsemen, Northwest chapter, improved a section of the Lyon Creek Trail on July 19.

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the horses to site. Then, the heavy work began with loading five gallon buckets, dumping the material into the panniers and attaching it to the pack saddles. This turned into quite a job dodging the rain and keeping the horses focused. There were just the right amount of people helping with the loading, trailing, dumping and raking. Park Ranger Lisa

Adamson was on hand to inspect the job and pitched in unloading and raking, thanks Lisa. Thanks very much to all the volunteers: Harvey Burns, Rick Hrwkiw, Lisa Adamson and Floyd Kennedy. A good time was had by all and a community effort was achieved by the Backcountry Horsemen, Northwest Chapter. -Contributed by Tom Roper

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Snow Dog already a HBM legend By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

Nick DeWit has spent a good portion of his life on Hudson Bay Mountain. Already a legend to anyone who’s familiar with the Smithers ski scene, it was recently made official. Hudson Bay Mountain has named DeWit their 20142015 Legendary Local. DeWit’s history with the hill began in 1968. He credits his uncle, Jos Konst, and his brother John as being the ones who first introduced him to the sport. His first pair of skis were ordered through the Simpsons-Sears catalogue. When he started, there was just a rope tow for skiers to use to get up the

mountain and he often walked to reach that point. Nicknamed the Snow Dog, the born-and-raised Smithereen figures he has skied more than 3,000 days in the last 40 years. His moniker comes from the unique way he has of greeting people on the ski hill. “Whenever I greet people at the lift, I just bark at them,” DeWit said. “That’s my way of saying hello.” In his early twenties, DeWit said his life in the winter revolved wholly around Hudson Bay Mountain. He fondly remembers huge bonfires on the ski hill and camping out in the parking lot eagerly awaiting daylight.

“We were so keen,” he said. “I worked in a rental shop and we used to just sleep in there and when the first customer came, I’d get up and serve them and my friend would get up and go skiing.” In the late 1980s, DeWit went in on the purchase of a ski cabin on Hudson Bay Mountain and over the years he said he’s helped build 10 or more cabins. “Even in the summer, it becomes a part of your life,” he said. DeWit has skied at some of the best resorts in North America—Wyoming, Utah, Whistler and Revelstoke among them—but said there is something unique about Hudson Bay Mountain that he can’t get

enough of. “There’s always powder here,” he said. “[The ski hill] is pretty intermediate but the snow is phenomenal. It’s got nice, dry snow and there’s so few people.” Aside from the recognition of being named a Legendary Local, DeWit will also have a personal slogan placed on one of the Skyline chairs. He’s thought of a few possibilities. “No day like a storm day, no turn like a powder turn or no tracks like fresh tracks.” Past Legendary Locals include Otto Koldyk, Rose Booth, Norma Stokes, Art Buchannan, Rod Cunningham and Harvey Johnson.

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Did you know… that the last book you enjoyed from the Library might have been donated by a neighbour? The Library welcomes donations of popular books in excellent condition. Some are added to our collection for everyone to enjoy, while others are sold at our book sales to raise money for new book purchases. A few titles on our donation wish list right now are Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond, any books about Pokémon or Minecraft, Archie and Garfield comics in book form, and Plato’s Republic. Discover Local Authors Shafted: A Mystery, Sheila Peters Bulkley Valley author and publisher Sheila Peters brings us a murder mystery with a familiar setting – Smithers! What secrets might seethe below the surface of such an idyllic little town? Read on and find out. I’m a Real Skin, Jennifer Wickham Wickham’s clear, honest voice adds depth and perspective to this corner of the world. Her poems are “inspired

by [her] people and territory… Gitdumt’en from the Wet’suwet’en people”. Mark Tworow: Collected Works 2009-2013 Experience familiar scenes from a fresh perspective. Stunning landscapes of the Bulkley Valley and New Zealand comprise this collection by Smithers painter and bookseller Mark Tworow. Kids & Teens The Summer Reading Club runs until August 8. There’s still time to try the Teen Summer Challenge at: www.smithersteenchallenge.weebly.com Fridays are Teen Night from 6:30-8:30. August 1, Teen Fashion; August 8, Dungeons & Dragons; August 15, StopAction Filmmaking; August 22, Dungeons & Dragons. If you have a new book or an idea for a program, we’d like to hear about it! Talk to any Library staff member, fill out a suggestion slip, or email us at contact@smitherslibrary.ca. smithers.bclibrary.ca 3817 Alfred Avenue 250-847-3043

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n event cosponsored by Friends of Wild Salmon to celebrate the return of the salmon: Moricetown Band invites you to a celebration at Bovill Square with 2014 Juno Award winners “A Tribe Called Red” Aug. 4, 5 p.m. Admission free, no alcohol. Special guests “Mob Bounce.” Travelling and want to know how many kilometres to get there? Try www.enorthernbc. com/distance-chart. asp. Useful distance and mileage plus calculates your total fuel costs. The Bulkley Valley Concert Association season tickets are now on sale, $40 for four amazing shows! Available at Mountain Eagle Books. 2014/15 season features:

October, Valdy and Nadina Mackie Jackson; November, Tara Cheyenne Performance’s HighGate; January 2015, Wolak-Donnelly Duo; March, Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella. Note that individual tickets for Ballet Jörgen are $40 so with a season’s pass you save big time! Passes are only on sale until Oct. 6. Something exciting: Stewart Bear Arts Festival, Aug. 8 to 10. District of Stewart Councillor Patricia Lynn forwarded information on the event, the days are filled from morning to evening starting with Friday, Aug. 8, visit the Stewart Museum where you can vote on your favourite photo, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. At 5 p.m. that

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For more information on chili rules or other events contact Patti, 250-636-2666 or Jennifer 250-636-9139. Closing with: In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas Jefferson.

On July 18 & 19 The Telkwa Christian Reformed Church & the Village of Telkwa hosted a cycling group from Texas 4000 (www.texas4000.com) riding from Texas to Alaska to raise funds towards cancer research. We would like to thank the following who volunteered time, goods and services to make it all happen: Telkwa Senior’s Society, Summit Camps,Telkwa Midway Service, Northwest Truck Rentals, BV Kinsmen, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, Church volunteers & Village staff and council. Cooperative volunteerism builds community.

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The Bulkley Valley Exhibition August 21-24, 2014 Only three weeks until Fair Time! Clear your schedule on August 21st-24th because this is the 95th year of one of the Bullkley Valley’s main events. The Bulkley Exhibition! Did you know you can enter all your entries ONLINE? Yes, you can! Skip the line at the office, and never miss a deadline! It is easy and fast. All entries deadline: August 9th 2014 (except for the vegetables and flowers deadline on August 16th) Head to www.bvfair.ca to enter today! We have some amazing entertainment for audiences of all ages this year. Yes, on Thursday August 21 2014, The Beatles are coming to BVX, Smithers!!! Well not the real Beatles of course, but the next best thing. The Fab Fourever features the talents of four musicians, plus an amazing keyboardist for accompanying parts. Featured as John, is Kevin Davey, supported by Jody Tennant, who plays Paul, with Charles Boname as George, Paul Kaszonyi adding the driving rhythm force, Ringo, and Blake Mackay on keyboards. “It’s like going back in time” says Tennant, who wasn’t even born when the Beatles were together as a musical quartet, “In the

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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.

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Adults buying their tickets early for the upcoming Bulkley Valley Concert Association season will get four shows for the price of three. The coming season will feature something for everyone, said BVCA board member Miriam Colvin—music, dance and theatre. The new season begins with Canadian folk music legend Valdy, with bassoonist Nadina Mackie Jackson on Oct. 6. Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg’s Highgate, on Nov. 8, is a mix of dance and theatre, Colvin, who has seen the performance before, said. “It’s a really amazing performance,” she said. “The premise is that you are walking into 18th

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century funerary culture—a time where there was so much death, it actually became fashionable to wear mourning garb. “The show is about

being welcomed into this culture of death. It’s very funny, touching and it’s also visually beautiful and has an original soundscore done by a Vancouver

musician. “It’s very much a theatrical presentation with costumes and dialogue but also dance,” she said. Early in the new year,

on Jan. 18, the WolakDonnelly Duo showcase their blend of classical and jazz music. What may be considered the highlight of the BVCA

2014-2015 season is the March 1 performance of Cinderella, put on by Ballet Jörgen. The cast of 16 dancers offers an innovative take on the classic fairy tale in an environment inspired by ice storms and old forests. “We’ve been getting requests from the community for some time to present ballet and we’re really excited to bring them here,” Colvin said. “It’s the traditional story but it’s being reworked in some interesting ways.” When purchased individually, the first three shows are $25 for adult admission and Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella is $40. Early bird season tickets, on sale now until Oct. 6, are $80 and can be purchased at Mountain Eagle Books. All performances take place at the Della Herman Theatre.

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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

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The provincial government has sent out a multimillion dollar proposal to the Gitxsan to allow for two pipelines to cross through their territory. The province is offering $6.26 million for the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project and $5.81 million for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. The payments would be made in two installments, half after commencement of construction and the other half once the pipeline is in operation. “Over the course over the past year, actually more than a year, B.C. has been trying to develop our liquefied natural gas potential,” said aboriginal relations and reconciliation minister John Rustad. “Part of that, is we want to

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New Hazleton RCMP used pepper spray and a taser on a 31-year-old woman after a one-person crime spree in the Two Mile area last week. Police said that on July 21 at 10:44 a.m., they received a report of a woman trying to steal a car. When they arrived, she went to a nearby road and

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PATRICIA ANDREASSON passed away peacefully in the Bulkley Lodge, in Smithers, on Tuesday, July 22nd with her husband by her side. Pat was born on July 7, 1951 in Victoria, B.C. and arrived in the Bulkley Valley in 1963 with her family. She met her husband Tom in 1972 and they were married in 1977. Pat worked in the financial world, finishing her career at the Scotia Bank in Smithers in 2004. She was diagnosed with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the fall of 2008 and spent the last year and a half in the Bulkley Lodge. Pat is survived by her loving husband Tom â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Swedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Andreasson and her son Geoff (Jody) Carrow granddaughters Ruby Marie and Sophie Patricia Carrow; her father Harold Dutch; brothers Jim and Bill Dutch; and sister Judy Griffin. To the staff and management of the Bulkley Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for the incredible good care you gave to my dear wife Patricia during her time at the Bulkley Lodge. It was more than I could have ever expected.â&#x20AC;? A Celebration of Life for Pat will be held at the Telkwa Community Hall on August 5th at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the Hall. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimers Society of B.C.

Elizabeth Petersen

April 4, 1926 - July 11, 2014

Elizabeth passed away on Friday evening at Terraceview Lodge. She has been a resident of Terraceview Lodge for the past six years. She was very well cared for and visited by many long time friends and family. Elizabeth was a beloved and well known Teacher in the Terrace area for almost forty years and she touched many lives. Elizabeth completed a Masters Degree in Bristol, England. She taught for four years before coming to Canada in 1954. She then moved to Quesnel and taught for one year before moving to Kitimat. In Kitimat she met Wayne and they married and homesteaded in Hazelton in 1958. They lived beside the Skeena River without power or running water until 1965. During that time three sons were born. Business and career aspirations predicated a move to Terrace where Elizabeth resumed teaching at Skeena and Thornhill Jr. High Schools. Elizabeth was an avid gardener and she loved the outdoors, hiking and had a wealth of knowledge regarding Plants. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Wayne, her sons Stephen (Clarann), John (Karen) and Andrew (Christine). Grandchildren Matthew, Benjamin, Myles, Nevin, Erin, Gregory and Jennifer. A date for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ahlzheimers Society of B.C. or the World Wildlife Federation Canada. If you are a resident of Terrace please consider donating your time or talent as a volunteer of Terraceview Lodge.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT During the week of July 17-23 New Hazelton RCMP responded to 86 calls. July 17—At 8:20 p.m. an intoxicated male attended the Gitanmaax Market where he revealed a knife attached to his belt and indicated that he wished to hurt someone. RCMP located the male the following evening and arrested him. Charges are pending. July 17—RCMP received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle parked on the road near Mercedes Beans in Hazelton. A red Dodge Caravan received damage to its front passenger side fender sometime between noon and 1 p.m. on July 16th.

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July 19—11:37 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16. A green pickup with a white canopy was located by police, however, it failed to stop and was last seen heading along Highway 62 into Hazelton. Subsequent patrols and information from the public assisted police in locating the vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen and the driver was arrested. Charges are pending. If you have any information on these files or any others, please call the New Hazelton RCMP (250-842-5244) or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Mapping the Journey by Clare Singleton at the Smithers Art Gallery, July 29 to Sept. 6. This mixed-media installation of three-dimensional sewn acrylic paintings and suspended silkscreen. Clare Singleton is a story artist from Endako, B.C. www.smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org, 250-8473898. Stuffed Fabric Art Workshop: Thursday, July 31, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Smithers Art Gallery. Create a 3-D sewn acrylic painting of an animal, bird or fish! www.smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org. 250-847-3898. Cabin Fever and Split Seconds Friday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Mapping the Journey by Clare Singleton Opening Reception & live music on Friday, Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m. Come and meet the artist, free admission, refreshments provided. 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 847-3898, or at our website: www.smithersart.org. Theresa Mohr, vocalist/guitarist Friday, Aug. 8, 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. Roger Benham, vocalist/guitarist followed by Out of the Woods Friday, Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. Shafted Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at the Smithers Art Gallery. Smithers artist Sheila Peters will be holding a reading of her new mystery novel. 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. 2014 BV Kidney Walk Sunday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. at Allen Park. Register to participate at bulkleyvalleykidneywalk. ca. Sponsor a walker, volunteer or register to be a donor.

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Sky was born July 13, 1957 to excited young parents Kenneth Ray and Kay Williamson. Doting Aunt Gay Kimmel, grandparents Daddy B and Mama B (Weldon and Dotty Birdsall) were thrilled. The young family lived in Snyder, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; and Alamogordo, New Mexico following dad’s work. They finally settled in Amarillo, Texas where Sky’s reign was interrupted by the arrival of sister, Kelly, just months before he started kindergarten. Youngest sister, Valarie, arrived 20 months later. The family then moved to Lubbock, Texas where Kenneth Ray passed away. When Sky was 8, the family moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where they built a huge log home on 365 acres: Shenandoah. He helped his Mama B haul rocks from the river to build a beautiful rock fireplace. Sky loved his German shepherd, Casey, riding his horse and working around the ranch. He cherished summer visits from his cousins, Kirk and Kris Kimmel. The family rode their horses in parades and enjoyed rodeos. When he was 10, Sky and Kelly were riding down the street on their tandem bike and almost ran over John Wayne, who was filming in the area. When Sky was 13, his mother remarried and the family started on the great adventure of moving to Canada. The entourage included three kids, two horses, a German Shepherd, a mother cat and five baby kittens. The family settled in Burns Lake where Sky met best friend, Greg Chamberlain. The family went on to find ideal property in Topley where they moved and were able to continue riding horses, raising cows, and breeding St. Bernard dogs. Sky continued his education; lived it up on a school trip to Paris, France; and graduated from Burns Lake Secondary School in 1975. Sky went on to obtain his teaching degree at the University of Victoria. He taught in Burns Lake and Houston before realizing his affinity and desire to work with special needs children and adults. He met Annie Krogstad during these years and married her in 1989 in a lovely ceremony in Sechelt, B.C. They lived in North Vancouver where Sky worked with handicapped adults and managed Cates Park. Sky relished visits from his sister, Val, brother-in-law, Chris, niece, Sydney, and nephew, Jordan who lived nearby in Squamish, B.C. and less often visits from his Mom and sister, Kelly, brother-in-law, Garth and nephews, Spenser, Ryan, and Owen who lived in Telkwa. The couple were married for five years before they went their separate ways. Sky continued living and working in North Vancouver until 2001, when he moved to Telkwa and went to work at Smithers Secondary School in the special ed department. Sky spent a lot of time with his nephews and niece. He created many good memories for them, reading to them, playing video games, rafting down the river, taking them on “Survivor” challenges or challenging them in a paint ball war. He always made Christmas special with a new challenge or contest. Sky also loved his students and truly appreciated each child. He delighted in helping them improve their skills, whether it was reading or arithmetic or various life skills. He enjoyed working on craft projects with the students which funded a class trip each year, highlights including the Queen Charlotte Islands and Disneyland. Sky also loved to read. The school library was a favorite place to spend his lunchtime where he savoured many a book, as well as teaching kids to play chess. Family was important to Sky. He always treasured family reunions, Christmas gatherings and Sunday family dinners. In the summers, Sky and his mom, Kay Bennett, could often be seen riding their recumbent bikes from Telkwa to Smithers. He enjoyed the aquafit classes at the pool and really looked forward to the discussions and conversations with other members during the workout. He always had an interesting tidbit to share with the gals in the evening class. Sky was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. Doctors chose not to treat at that time and Sky refused to advertise the disease and continued working. In late 2011, he was forced to quit when he began chemotherapy. Radiation treatments followed in 2012. He continued to enjoy going to the pool until the spring of 2014 when it just became too hard for him to get around. Sky slowly declined over the spring and summer but he always enjoyed the visits from Doug Dyck, Pastor Dwayne, and Sharon DeVries. He looked forward to the books sent out from the library by Vicki Alton as well as books from the personal library of Lori and Randy Booth. He appreciated the cards and well wishes from the various “pool” gangs, visits from his nephews and niece, and calls from his cousins in Texas and his buddy, Greg. Sky always enjoyed chatting up the homecare workers who took special care of him and he appreciated all that Dr. Bastian and the palliative care nurses did for him. We were especially blessed to have Sky in our lives and Mom, Val and I would like to thank each of you for being a part of Sky’s story. Thank you. Kelly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BV Healthcare and Hospital Foundation and put a note on the cheque that it is for palliative care. They have an account for different areas and they dispense funds for projects or equipment. The mailing address is: B V Healthcare and Hospital Foundation, Box 551, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0; Or donations can be brought to the hospital admin assistant, Shelley Becker who will take care of it. Thank you. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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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 people’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.

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Northwest’s leading Jeweller is looking for a Part Time & Full Time

Sales Associates Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person, to Caroline Main Street, Smithers

CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Beneﬁts After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers, earn $70,000.00 plus per year with Sutco, plus many benefits. Drivers needed for our Flat Deck division apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888357-2612 ext 230

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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.

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Labourers LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefit package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Real Estate

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

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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

$106,000

NEW LISTING

$369,500

$321,000

NEW LISTING

$129,500

NEW LISTING

$254,000

NEW LISTING

$409,000

3239 Third Avenue

4321 Reiseter Avenue

4323 Whistler Road

1672 Third Street, Telkwa

3869 Fourteenth Avenue

#28 Watsons Landing

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Excellent corner lot site Vacant level building lot Willowvale subdivision No GST!

Peter Lund

mls n238346

$33,000

NEW LISTING

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Lots of recent upgrades, new roof Ground level entry, full basement Dbl paved drive, panoramic view

Donna Grudgfield NEW LISTING

5 acres, private, treed, rancher 2/3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, new kitchen 36x36 shop, RV storage, vaults www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n238308

$299,000

Ron Lapadat

$329,000

NEW LISTING

Seller desires quick sale/possession Fixer upper, concrete foundation 100x120 lot, heated detached shop www.smithershomes.com

Awesome location, no through road Big west facing yard, lane access Updated 2 bdrm rancher, shop www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$69,500

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

mls n238323

$88,500

Immaculate, 2 bdrm, 2½ bathroom Vaulted ceilings, huge 2 car garage Lake access, mountain views www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat NEW PRICE

$299,500

Lots 8&9 Dunlop Street

3272 Third Avenue

5264 Nouch Road

#23 Mountain View MHP

#7 – 95 Laidlaw Road

124 Ross Lake Rd, New Hazelton

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

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n237964

Rancher ½ duplex Willowvale neighborhood 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus den Garage, fenced yard

Sandra Hinchliffe

$309,000

Private parklike 5.115 acres New shake roof, glacier view Wired shop, garage, equipment shed 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom log home

Karen Benson

mls n238343

$369,500

mls n238290

2 bedroom mobile Beautiful fenced pad, mature trees Too many updates & features to list A must see!

Kiesha Matthews

$279,500

mls n238253

1996 3 bedroom mobile Vaulted ceilings Many large windows 5piece bath, soaker tub, dual vanity

Kiesha Matthews

$279,500

mls n235244

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

Leo Lubbers

$219,000

mls n234964

$369,500

1281 Alberta Street

1373 Cronin Place

2240 Poplar Park Road, Kispiox

Old Babine Lake Road

3557 Sixteenth Avenue

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

Donna Grudgfield

mls n236905

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Triple paved driveway Gas fireplace, hot tub, view New backyard fence

Donna Grudgfield

$559,000

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

Donna Grudgfield

mls n235305

$595,000

mls n236887

+/-185 acres, mostly cleared Hydro & telephone available Public road access creek www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n234329

$279,000

238 acres, creek, legal access Borders crown land, view Established access www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$275,900

mls n230485

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

Peter Lund

$289,500

mls n237276

$293,500

3350 Poplar Road

Lot 1 Victoria Street

1474 Chestnut Street, Telkwa

4960 Morris Road, Telkwa

1496 Willow Street, Telkwa

1402 Highway 16, Telkwa

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5380 sf building on 1.07 acres Zoned P-1, 6 km from Smithers 7 offices/bedrooms, kitchen, lounge Meeting room, washrooms

Leo Lubbers

mls n4506691

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

Leo Lubbers

$275,000

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

Leo Lubbers

mls n4506605

mls n234969

Lovely country cottage on 5 acres 4 bdrm, 3 bath, walk out basement Views, sunshine, fenced for horses www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n231340

$239,000

$284,000

Attractive 5 bdrm & den, 3 bathroom Master on main floor, big games rm Large fenced yard www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$449,000

mls n236750

Desirable end unit 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Riverfront and View Almost sold out

Sandra & Leo

mls n237672

$395,000

$164,000

3436 Victoria Drive

1257 Columbia Street

3489 Eighth Avenue

32449 Colleymount Road

3223 Laurier St, New Hazelton

1329 Driftwood Crescent

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Industrial M-2 bare land site Great location on this 2.41 acres Water at site line, septic required Access off Victoria/Fulton Drive

Charlie McClary

mls n4506733

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

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

mls n236847

Charlie McCLary

$237,000

$165,000

$494,500

mls n234502

100 acre lake shore farm Custom built 1996 3/4 bdrm home Beach, boat ramp, parklike Recreation life style mls n236530

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

Charlie & Ron

$69,900

mls n237285

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

Karen Benson

$42,000

mls n237672

$48,000

7066 Glacier Gulch Road

2690 Bulkley Drive

54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake

2067 21st Ave, South Hazelton

#21 George Frontage Rd, Telkwa

Lot 2 Chestnut Street, Telkwa

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

Karen Benson

mls n234946

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

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

Jantina Meints

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

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

Jantina Meints

mls n234999

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n231641

Spectacular view of Roche de Boule Private 3 lots, double wide mobile Close to park, appliances included Recent upgrades, newer windows

Jantina Meints

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

mls n229010

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

Check out this great opportunity Affordable living Great location on the Bulkley River 5 minutes East of Telkwa

Kiesha Matthews

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n229687

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Large .314 acre building lot In Woodland Park in Telkwa Slightly sloped Hudson Bay Mountain views

Kiesha Matthews

mls n232493

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

Buying Before Selling If price is important you should always sell your present home before buying another. It has the advantage in letting you know exactly how much money you will have available for your next purchase. Selling your home first allows you to place fewer conditions on your purchase which makes your offer more attractive to a seller. They often will demand more money to take a “subject to” offer which takes their home off the market. The other advantage is if you find a terrific house, chances are others will also find it attractive and you stand to lose it if you cant make an unconditional offer.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Gitxsan Chief says no to LNG money From OFFERS on Front Rustad said the letter was sent to 60 hereditary chiefs. “When we are engaging with these nations we want to make sure that everyone has all the information in terms of discussions that are going on so that no one is surprised by it.” However, one recipient of the proposal, Hereditary

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Chief William Blackwater, Sr., said some of the other chiefs he talked to never got the letter – which was dated June 25. He thinks he got the letter by mistake but he isn’t interested in the proposal anyways. “As a chief of a major Gitxsan house we are not interested in negotiating a treaty

of any type. The days of treaty making are over.” Blackwater said the deal is an insult and he did the math. Twelve million divided by each member of the Gitxsan works out to about $1,400 each and about $366 per square kilometre. “No pipeline of any sort will ever cross my territory. The risk to a lifestyle that has

existed for hundreds and hundreds of years is just too great.” He said if construction is forced through, they are interested in long term benefits based upon the value of the product flowing through the pipe. Blackwater will be meeting with other chiefs on July 30 to discuss the matter further.

He has already sent a letter back to Laurel Nash, the chief negotiator for the lands branch of the ministry of aboriginal relations and reconciliation stating he is not interested in the offer. He also wrote that the signing bonus is rejected and he will not be pressured into taking action on arbitrary deadlines.

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The KSM Project: Responsible Development

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The KSM Project achieves significant milestones June and July have been eventful months for Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project, marked with several positive achievements for the proposed gold-copper-silver-molybdenum mine located 65 kilometers north of Stewart. The first highlight was the BC Environmental Assessment Office referral of the KSM Project Environmental Assessment (EA) application to the BC Minister of Energy and Mines and the BC Minister of Environment for a decision. The Ministers have until August 4, 2014 to decide whether to issue an EA Certificate, decline to issue an EA Certificate or order that further assessment be conducted. Seabridge looks forward to sharing the Ministers’ decision with you in its next story.

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The first was establishment of a Benefits Agreement with Nisga’a Nation that institutes a long-term co-operative relationship between Seabridge and the Nisga’a Nation under which the Nisga’a Nation will support development of the Project, participate in economic benefits from the Project and provide ongoing advice. The Agreement includes commitments by Seabridge regarding jobs and contracting opportunities at the KSM Project, education and training, financial payments and a framework for

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working together on ongoing development matters. This comprehensive agreement also addresses concerns expressed by the Nisga’a Nation around the potential environmental and social impacts of the KSM Project. The second was an agreement established with the Gitanyow Wilps represented by the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Office (the “Gitanyow Huwilp”). Under the agreement, Seabridge agrees to provide funding for certain programs relating to wildlife, fish and water quality monitoring to address some of the concerns raised by the Gitanyow Huwilp, as well as for a committee to establish a means of maintaining communications about KSM Project related issues. Regulatory process next steps As part of the regulatory process, Seabridge will be holding community information sessions in northwestern BC in August to discuss the KSM Project, including the tailings management facility’s (TMF) location, explain how the TMF’s dam structure has been designed and share how fish habitat and aquatic life will be protected. Watch for notices in your community papers for the dates and locations of the meetings for your opportunity to learn more. You can also visit the project website www. ksmproject.com and the Smithers and Dease Lake community offices for more information and news.

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