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One of the biggest copper and gold ore deposits in the world has received an environmental assessment certificate from the province of B.C. to begin development of a mine near Stewart. Seabridge Gold’s KSM mine property includes four ore bodies that contain silver and molybdenum as well as gold and copper. The company plans a combination of open-pit and underground mining to extract ore and a pair of tunnels to transport up to 120,000 tonnes a day to a processing area 23 kilometres away. Seabridge expects a construction period spanning 20 years and a mine life of 50 years, with 1,800 construction jobs and more than 1,000 employees to operate the mine. Until then, the company continues to support Bulkley Valley businesses as much as possible, said Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk. “We buy locally as much as we can so there are some benefits right now that are flowing through Smithers in terms of things we purchase for our camp,” he said. “The big push will come when construction begins.” See SEABRIDGE on A3

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Block renamed Hamhuis Way By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

A street that Vancouver Canuck defenceman Dan Hamhuis once called home is being renamed after him. The north end section of First Avenue between Toronto Street and Dogwood Park was renamed Dan Hamhuis Way at a special town council meeting Thursday afternoon. “It’s a really big honour to have a street named after me,” said Hamhuis. “I’ve always been really proud to be from Smithers and to represent our city in all my

hockey travels. I’m grateful for what Smithers has given me too . . . as well as the great people in the town who have volunteered so much of their time to allow young athletes to pursue their dreams of playing professional [hockey] or in the Olympics.” Hamhuis said he has fond memories of the street he grew up on and the nearby Dogwood Park. “It was the perfect little dead-end street for playing road hockey,” he said. “From what I remember and what my parents tell me, I was out there every day — in the summer playing roller

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hockey in my shoes and in the winter, putting my winter boots on and playing out there as well.” Hamhuis said the hours spent playing street hockey helped him achieve his dreams of playing in the NHL. “A big part of why I was successful is the time and skill development I was able to have out there,” he said, adding that he and his family still find time to work out at the track. Mayor Taylor Bachrach said the gold-medal-winning Olympian has been a role model for young athletes and has helped significantly in

the effort to build the new arena. “It’s something that has been talked about for 20 years and he kicked off the fundraiser with a very significant personal donation and he’s been a real leader in the fundraising campaign,” said Bachrach. “I don’t think we could ask for a better ambassador for Smithers.” Coun. Bill Goodacre played hockey with Hamhuis’ dad, Marty, briefly and said Dan is still idolized in the town. “He’s a hometown hero,” he said. “There isn’t a kid in this town who doesn’t know who he is.”

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N ews KSM now seeks federal EA approval From KSM on Front Fronk said the company’s next step is to secure a financing partner, an effort buoyed by the permit and discovery last year of a new ore body with higher copper content. He said it will take at least two years for a partner to reach a final investment decision. Seabridge has a benefits agreement with the Nisga’a Nation, whose territory was defined by a treaty in 2000, and the province has agreed to a 37.5 per cent share of provincial mineral royalties to be paid to the Nisga’a. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the recent completion of the Northwest Transmission Line to extend the BC Hydro electricity grid to the region made this mine possible, as well as a molybdenum mine at Kitsault and the Red Chris copper-gold project near Dease Lake. “This is one of the biggest mines that’s ever been permitted in the province,” Bennett said. “It’s on a scale with Highland Valley copper [near Kamloops], with Fording River or Elkview coal mines in the southeast, major mines that will really make a difference in our economy.” The KSM project still requires federal approval, expected by October. Fronk said the federal review has agreed with the province that the mine would not pose a significant environmental

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was returning from Telkwa after a wedding and noticed that the pro-life sign was vandalized—again. Since it continues to be the same black paint that is used, I assume it is the same person again, so I have some questions and admonishments for him/her. Do you realize that we live in a country where freedom of speech is a foundation of our democracy? This means that a point of view with which you disagree still has the right to be heard in the public square. Do you realize that vandalism costs money; worse, it wastes money? The cost of every 8x 16 sign ranges from $800 to $1,200 and is paid for by the donations of pro-life members. This is a limited source of revenue that makes it difficult to quickly replace the “eyesores” you are making. Why are you so riled up by a sign that tries to defend the preborn child or a sign that offers help to anyone hurting from abortion? When the message convicts your conscience, don’t shoot the messenger. There is healing in the love of Jesus when we admit our sin and ask for forgiveness. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Like a boil that can never be cured as long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its pus-flowing ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must likewise be exposed, with all of the tension its exposing creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured.” Canadian preborn children can be aborted at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason. This injustice needs to be exposed for all of us to see. History has shown that so long as an injustice remains invisible it will remain tolerable. It’s time for Canada to get into line with the rest of the Western world and protect preborn children. In order for that to occur, the injustice of abortion needs to be made visible, as uncomfortable as that may be. Please understand that the pro-life signs have a legitimate place in public discourse and vandalism does not contribute to respectful dialogue. Thank-you for listening. Betty Bandstra Smithers

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esidents with the curbside recycling collection may be wondering about glass: why is it not included in the collection? Glass is a more complex material than anyone would ever guess. Glass is not recycled in the way that many of us traditionally think of recycling: a plastic item getting melted and moulded into a new item. The main reason for this is that, in Canada there are not a lot of glass processors that make new glass from old glass; in fact there are none in B.C. To start, glass is not accepted in the curbside blue cart collection for a variety of reasons. First, among MMBC,

glass is considered a depot only material, and therefore is not accepted in curbside collection in most MMBC programs. Second, we have a co-mingled collection system, meaning that the materials are collected together and sorted post collection. Glass, when collected with the other material is hard to separate— pieces will chip off and contaminate other materials, decreasing the total amount of materials being recycled. Much of the glass that is collected and has been collected in past curbside recycling programs, gets crushed up and used as either a landfill liner or as a landfill cover. This is

Guest View Alexie Stephens a landfill management technique to control leachate. This technique is a reuse of the material and is technically considered “recycling” under the province’s recycling regulation. There are a number of markets for glass, some more established

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than others. There are a few companies who make fibreglass insulation from recycled crushed glass. Crushed glass is also commonly used as aggregate in concrete and can be added to sand for clean fill. There are even emerging markets for glass as a sandblasting material. As of right now, the only option for glass in our area, aside from personal reuse, is to bring it to the transfer station. There is a free drop off and the regional district will transport it to the Knockholt Landfill and use it as a cover. In the future, we will be getting a registered MMBC depot for public drop off of all

the materials included in the program, including glass. People may be wondering whether it is better to purchase glass or plastic packaging, when the choice exists. This is a complicated topic, and the right answer varies for each person. I would recommend doing what you personally think is best based on your own values; weighing each pro and con for yourself and making the right decision for you and your family. Alexie Stephens Town of Smithers Community Recycling Liaison/ Educator

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L etters Remembering all year long Editor: For the past year or so, myself and a few passionate Telkwa residents have been working on a new war memorial for Telkwa’s veterans and families. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One, and also the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Both events saw Canada take a heroic role in ridding the world of tyranny and evil. Wars so horrible they were supposed to end all wars. Wars that saw many Telkwa residents leave their homes and families to fight, some never to return again. In my time growing up here, it has always been a place where people come together to help and honour our residents. The Honky Tonk Night fundraiser held recently at the Telkwa Hall was another example of this. I had the idea of trying to bring awareness to the war memorial project by doing something that would bring the community together in our hall, the way it used to when I was young. And also to raise money for the memorial in recognition for our neighbours who heeded the call and served our community. While sitting in the Midway Cafe one morning, I told the people there what I had planned. Within five minutes I had raised enough money to pay for the entertainment for the night. A phone call to Hawkair and Rokstad Power had the flights sponsored for the band, a hugely generous donation! And The Aspen Motor Inn graciously donated rooms. The Interior News and The

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Moose provided media coverage. I would say that I was surprised, but that’s always been my experience. People here give generously when asked and don’t look for recognition. John and Ann Vandenberg, Lawrence Nedelec, Leroy and Trixie Dekens, Wilf and Barb Fuerst and Diane Wishlow—thank you all for your generosity. Thanks also to Darren and Debi Fuerst and their crew for donating the sound and their time that night. It was a hugely successful night that saw all ages and all walks of life, coming together as a community and enjoying a fun night of dancing and singing. All for a cause that is so important. Remembrance to me is not something to be thought of once a year. Our community has seen people serve in every conflict that has arisen, from the Boer War right up to the war in Afghanistan.

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It’s up to us to serve them now, they way they so bravely served us. And I’m hoping this war memorial will help in no small way in achieving the recognition that they so deserve. I’ve started a “Telkwa War Memorial Fund” bank account at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union with the proceeds from the night. I’m hoping that the generosity of everyone I mentioned here will carry over and people will donate and help us get this memorial built. To me it’s a small token of our gratitude, but could be a huge thing to ensure these sacrifices are

never forgotten. Rick Fuerst Telkwa

Editorial question is moot Editor: Good editorial in the July 23 The Interior News, The “No” attitude is getting old. Unfortunately the question it asks— shouldn’t the public support rather then oppose economic wellbeing of their region and province— is largely moot. As a result of the recent court ruling on aboriginal land title, it’s irrelevant what the

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SMXA races very well done Editor: I had to write about my wonderful experience this past weekend (July 26, 27). I had never been to the Smithers motocross track and hearing that there was a race this weekend, decided to enjoy the races. Mindful of previous comments about the noise, I went armed with foam earplugs and full-blown hearing

protection. Spotting my cousin in the bleachers, I sat down and talked to her. A race was in full swing and I didn’t even notice until she pointed out her grandson! The only noise was if two bikes happened to pass the bleachers together and hearing protection was never needed the entire weekend. What great family entertainment. I watched the little ones, aged four to six flying by with intense concentration, older siblings with their colour coordinated bikes and clothing trying for points in their race followed by the moms and dads on the biggest bikes. It has been a long time since I have seen such participation in a family-oriented weekend. There were 150 entrants, the announcer mentioned and I would venture to say everyone of them had an amazing weekend, including the spectators. I am thinking that amounted to several hundred people at the event. I was very impressed with the entire weekend. Safety was a priority, with every single racer wearing all the required gear. So, safe, family fun close to home was a wonderful experience for me. The SMXA group should be proud to have sponsored such a race. I am thinking that there were many benefits to the area, in addition to the entertainment provided. Will I go again? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ and I will be the first to encourage others to go and see what it is all about. Fay Van Horn Smithers

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public want or don’t want. It is a true game changer. The court secured lawyers’ billable hours for as far as the eye can see, and the chiefs’ supremacy in deciding which projects will, and largely will not, go ahead. Judging by the public’s reflexive no to economic activities, and passive indifference to First Nations’-related issues, this “new normal” will be popular, for awhile. When demands for more services will be met by a “no money, not even for existing services,” answer by the government, the good citizens will loudly demand their “rights.” The CBC,

which enthusiastically welcomes antidevelopers and native supremacists on its programs will be full of sob stories about government heartlessness. “Why don’t they do something?” will be the pitiful cry. “What happened to democracy?” Gone.

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Veenstra wins PG Men’s Open By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Smithers’ Adam Veenstra is one of the youngest people to win the men’s open in Prince George with a narrow victory over his older competitors in July. “After I almost blew that eight-shot lead, I couldn’t say I was happy, I was more relieved,” said 16-year-old Veenstra. “I couldn’t say I was happy for the first hour after winning after not playing that well in the final round. But looking back on it, I’m pretty happy about it.” Veenstra dominated the first half of the Aberdeen Glen Golf Course Men’s Open shooting seven birdies and four under in the first round and two under in the second round. However, it was in the final round that Veenstra almost blew an eight-shot lead. “I was six under going into it. I think I played defensively and was almost scared to blow that eight-shot lead. So I ended up shooting six over in the final round, which wasn’t great,” he said. “I was thinking too much about winning rather than playing my own game.” Despite the close win,

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Veenstra is looking at it as a learning experience. “I learned a lot, mostly mentally, preparing for those situations better and I feel the more you get in those pressure situations, the better you’ll get and the more you’ll learn and continue to succeed,” he said. His younger brother, Joel and father Tim also competed

in the tournament finishing first and eighth in the flight below Adam. “[Adam] was driving the ball really well off the tee and kept the ball in play,” said Tim. “He didn’t get into too much trouble and had some really good putts.” This isn’t the first tournament he has won.

He also took home a trophy during the junior tournament at the Northview Golf and Country Club in Vancouver earlier this summer. Chris Herkel, head golf pro at the Smithers Golf and Country Club, has coached Veenstra for years and said he has a strong understanding of the game. “He just has the right temperament for golf, he doesn’t get excited, plays within himself and he knows how to play the game,” said Herkel. “He knows what his strengths are and he plays to his strength. It’s a huge attribute to be able to do that.” Herkel believes the young athlete and his brother have a bright golf future ahead of them. “He’s a role model for juniors that know him and watch him play on the golf course. They’re just starting out and they see someone like Adam, they look at him and hope they will one day play like him,” he said. “It’ll be a great future for him.” Roughly 120 golfers from around the province including Vanderhoof, Fort St. John, Quesnel and Williams Lake participated in this year’s tournament from July 25-27.

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Piperfest returns to the mountain By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

The C.O.B. Piperfest is returning to Smithers for its seventh year and organizers are promising an exciting race with challenging terrain. The annual race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Piper Cross Trail on Hudson Bay Mountain. “It’s a pretty fullon race,” said Dave Percy, co-owner of C.O.B. Bike Shop who is organizing the event. “It’s a black diamond trail, so it’s not that easy of a trail. It’s definitely for an intermediate to advanced rider.” Racers can choose from two races: the Piper Cross race which is shorter with the fastest racers finishing in just over three minutes last year; or the Piper Enduro race which is

longer with race times anywhere between eight and a half to nine minutes. The entire trail is just over three kilometres with both races ending at the Piper Down recreation parking lot. According to Percy, the event continues to draw a consistent number of people year after year. “We usually get 25 to 30 participants — mainly from Smithers, we do have a couple of guys come down from Kitimat, Terrace, and a small crew comes down from Prince George. It kind of attracts the usual crowd,” he said. “Our big goal is that everyone comes away without a problem or injury, we always have a few wipeouts but we haven’t had anything major which is awesome,” he said. “So far it’s been good.” See PIPERFEST on A7

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Theresa Mohr, vocalist/guitarist Friday, Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. 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. Smithers Younger Guitar Camp Aug. 12-16 at Camp Caledonia, ages 10-18. Call Mel 250-847-8740, email bvfmsinfo@gmail.com. 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. Smithers Adult Guitar Camp Aug. 16-21 at Camp Caledonia. Karen Diemert 250-847-2777, email bvfmsinfo@gmail. com Instructors Ben Brookes, Sharon Carrington, Colleen Eccleston, Jenny Lester and Mark Thibeault. Guitar Camp Instructors Concert Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:3010:30 p.m. at the Della Herman theatre. Performances by students of the Younger Guitar Camp, followed by Jenny Lester, Mark Thibeault, Ben Brookes, Sharon Carrington, and Colleen Eccleston. Axes of Ego Friday, Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square.

Chicken Creek Friday, Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square. 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, Sweet caramelized onions, sauB.C. www.smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org, 250-847téed peppers and mushrooms with thin sliced tender roast beef 3898. and melted cheese piled on top BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every of a soft hoagie makes up this month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest months restaurant recons meal speakers and programs are presented to assist family root of choice. Take the quiz posted at researchers. All welcome. www.bcrenal.bc.ca and see ifwith you your choice of soup, Served The Telkwa Museum is open. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. saladChronic or fries and priced at $15 are at risk of developing Come learn about the history of Aldermere, Hubert and this Kidney Disease.makes You could bePhilly Cheese Steak Telkwa. to beat. saving your ownhard life (and you •Scrabble Kidney Disease causesLibrary, death in7many peopleWednesday with diabetes and at the Smithers p.m. Every could win a prize!) high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a hearttoattack? Our critic chose the salad served with an Italian dressing and except the third Wednesday of the month October May. savored every bite. •Everyone Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood welcome. Please give generously pressure? Mental Illness Workshop Ten Wednesday nights From 7-9 To try this delicious meal and more check comes out Zoers Modern Grill & when a canvasser Ifp.m. detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby Sept. 10-Nov. 12. Learn the facts about mental Illness, Lounge to call, or donate online at reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure new medications and treatments, and discover how others ~ Food Critique Nick Briere www.kidney.bc.ca and hearttheir attacks. ~ Written by Jolene Begg support loved ones. Mental Health Family Resource Center /Clara Donnelly BV Regional Coordinator, 250FindBC Restaurant Recon at: The Kidneybcssbv@telus.net. Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112 847-9779, www.facebook.com/BVRestaurantRecon

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Valley Food & Farm Update Submitted by the Smithers Farmers’ Institute Congratulations are in order! Jody Siemens and Carli Wardrop from the Topley 4-H Club came second in the Demonstration category and Shawna Williams from the Quick 4-H club came fourth in Public Speaking at the 4-H Provincial Communication Finals!

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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.

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Monkman wins bursary By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Telkwa resident Trent Monkman was the only athlete from the Bulkley Valley to receive a bursary during the closing ceremonies of the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo in July. “It was nerve racking going up on stage because there’s 3,000 people watching,” said Monkman who played beach volleyball in the Games. “I’m not good in front of a lot of people, but I didn’t have to say anything so it was okay.” Monkman, along with 15 other athletes from B.C., received a Coast

Capital Savings Athlete Bursary for their achievement in sport, education and leadership “He stood out for me because he’s already been to the B.C. Games for basketball and now he’s emerging as a volleyball player,” said Moira Gookstetter, a director with the B.C. Games. “He also helped out with the Steve Nash basketball program, so he was giving back and volunteering his time to the development of other athletes,” she added. His mother Teresa noted that most of his volunteer hours come from scorekeeping, working the shot

clock at basketball games or refereeing tournaments at the elementary school. The 15-year-old said the $500 bursary will likely go toward his education fund and a new pair of basketball sneakers. While he won three of six games and finished ninth overall, Monkman admitted volleyball wasn’t his first choice. “I’m more of a basketball player, that’s my first choice for sports. But I was too old for basketball this year so I just thought might as well because I really enjoy volleyball,” he said. “I’m probably going to try and play basketball a little further than volleyball.”

Piperfest rolls in on Saturday From PIPERFEST on A6 Percy wouldn’t say how many people have signed up yet, but noted that is normal for the area. “It’s Smithers, people sign up last minute. Whoever puts on events around here, that’s the understanding, most people know that people sign up last minute,” he said. “We just want people to come

out and have fun. It supports the scene.” The registration fee is $30 for one race or $40 for both for Smithers Mountain Bike Association members or $35 for one race or $50 for both for nonmembers. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday in the Piper Down parking lot.

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. Cabin Fever is playing the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market on August 9th! Also, the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market would like your feedback – please consider filling out the survey available on their FB page. Finally, there is a Wackie Veggie Contest at the BV Farmers’ Market on August 16th. Come listen to music by Cheryl Hofweber and bring your unusually shaped veggies with you! 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.

The Sockeye salmon returns are living up to the predictions for the 2014 year = lots of fish. For fishing Sockeye Salmon in the fresh water you will need a 7-9 wt fly rod with a fly line that has a very fast sinking tip (sink Rate 7-10 feet per second). You will need to use a leader 2-4 feet long of 12-15 pound test as Sockeye are pretty feisty for their size. They have been known to jump over people shoulders and often go between the fishers legs while hooked . As for a fly use a bright pink or chartreuse ( florescent green) fly tied on a size 2 or 4 fly hook. Common places to fish are the Babine river just below the fish weir and Ferry Island in Terrace and on the Kitwanga back road. When looking for the right type of water to fly fish for Sockeye you are looking for fast moving water over a shallow riffle ( water depth 2-6 feet)

Notes for Producers: The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association Sockeye Salmon Fly Rod is hosting another Field Day on September 6, Combo Special 2014. The focus this year is on Cattle Handling Equipment – mark your calendars! Check out • Redington Pursuit 8 wt 9’ fly rod their new website at www.bvcattlemen.com for (lifetime warranty) more information. • Redington Surge 7/8/9 aluminum reel Turkey crates are now available for rent to Smithers Farmers’ Institute members. Please 30lb fly line backing go to www.smithersfarmersinstitute.com for • Cortland precision quick descent fly more information. line(425 grain,525 grain or 625 grain) There is an online version of the Emergency Management Guide for BC Beef Pro• 15 lb fly leader. ducers: http://www.cattlemen.bc.ca/docs/ beef_emguide_final.pdf. Contact the BC Reg Price $310 Cattlemen’s Association or BC Ministry of Charlie McClary Agriculture if you want a hardcopy. Re/Max Bulkley Valley - Smithers Come check out the Funding Opportunity: business training is Office (250) 847-5999 Fax (250) 847-9039 being provided through Micro (250)877-1770 CellularBusiness Training (http://www.bcmicrobusiness.com/). If you Look areat these a TWO TURNKEY selection Sockeye Salmon Business OPPORTUNITIES... business owner with less than 5 employees and Rod & Reel Combos you currently do not have any post-secondary education, you can apply for funding to be trained in bookkeeping, computing, management and more. Contact them at 778.410.2324 for more info.

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Wright brings passion for literacy to library By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Wendy Wright started as the library director on May 1 at the Smithers Public Library.

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Wendy Wright’s office is buried in the back of the Smithers Public Library. “Sorry my office is such a mess,” said the new library director. But looking around, there doesn’t seem to be a file or paper out of place. Her shelf is packed full of binders and books, yet they are all perfectly aligned, and her bulletin board and computer monitor are lined with countless, carefully positioned Post-it notes. She even comes in every day with a to-do list. It is a detailed organization that seems to come from years of working with books. “I’ve spent my whole life working with people and books,” she said. “I was drawn to libraries because I still wanted to work with people and books and ideas. Libraries sound

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FINISHING TOUCHES Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief and master carver Ron Austin, centre, poses with his artwork which was hung on the front of the stage at Bovill Square last week. Also pictured are Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach, left, Gladys Atrill and Sean Mitchell from the Smithers Centennial Committee and Miriam Colvin from the Bulkley Valley Concert Association.

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he Annual Smithers Library Fall Fair Contest is ready. Twenty true or false questions, a set for children up to 12 and a set for teens and adults. You can pick up a copy at the library or check out the library’s website. Dame Helen Mirren, actress in the upcoming Hundred Foot Journey, won great admiration for wearing a bikini in her sixties and looking good. Her

secret is that she does the 12-week program by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. I had a look at the program and it starts slow with levels to move up to as your strength improves. Check it out. Yap Lace, a crochet lace edging combining crochet with needle lace. The instructions for this lace were originally published in an 1874 volume of Peterson’s Magazine and attributed to Mrs.

Jane Weaver. There is something called Yak Lace which is a coarse bobbin lace made in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire of yak hair but it has little resemblance to Mrs. Weaver’s Yap Lace. Further history on Mrs. Weaver was not available. I love the stories of the history on a special stitch and this piece of lace that was worked up from the pattern is beautiful. At the Smithers Art Gallery, an

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Singleton. This is a multi-media art series, complemented by her stories and paintings in “Small Town Canada.” She is a story artist and sewn, painted and stuffed pieces, creating artwork. View her work during August. The 6X6 Auction is back! A fun community art exhibition and major fundraiser. Come and get your blank panel, or create your own. The 2014 theme

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back only. Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 15, wine and cheese reception and final bidding will be 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Go to the Smithers Art Gallery for more information. The 6X6 Auction 2014 is sponsored by Smokescreen Graphics & Embroidery. Closing with: Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure. Jack Lemmon.

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Good time of the year for bird watching I can say hello to all of you on this sunny almost too hot day. The hay has been cut on the nearby field. Amazing how many birds take advantage of anything left behind. Crows and ravens work row on row. Robins pick about and all manner of little sparrow-type birds look for bugs. A fox has been seen as well. I have an idea when the bales are removed mice will scurry about. A northern harrier was hunting in the same area. I will watch with interest to see what else happens. Sharon called after her trip to Toad River in the northeast. She saw pipits and what she thought was a young gray jay. The young birds have a much darker head area. Had a good chat

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t’s been one of those days! I know you have them too. Helicopters flying back and forth over this place. Not sure what the problem is. The neighbours’ dog won’t go home. A bear is up a tree clinging like a fridge magnet. There now, I am back in the house, the dogs are in their compound and

Faith Matters Mountainview Assembly Jim Raddatz 250.847-5393 There’s a great story told about mathematical scientist George Dantzig. During his first year of graduate school at Berkeley, he arrived late to class one day and saw two math problems on the board, which he assumed to be homework. He copied them and began to work on them. Finding them to “harder than usual,” he struggled for several days to complete them. Finally, he finished and turned them in, thinking he had finished the assignment late. A few weeks later his professor paid him a visit, explaining to him that the two problems written on the board were not an assignment, but an example he had given the class of two famous unsolved problems in statistics. Dantzig had solved an unsolvable problem. His solution was soon published in a mathematical journal. It was the beginning of a great career for this mathematician, who would become known as the father of linear

programming. What if Dantzig had arrived to class on time that day? What if he knew upfront that the problems were “unsolvable”? Would he have tried to solve them? Today you may be facing the seemingly unsolvable -- a crisis you’re convinced can never be corrected, a habit you’ve come to believe will never be beaten, a situation you’ve been told will never get better. But ... what if ... what if you didn’t “know” this problem has no solution? What if you just assumed that it was just another assignment which, though harder than usual, can still be completed and turned in for a grade? Would it make a difference in the effort you give? Dare today to look at the impossibilities without the lens of limitations. Dare to believe! The Bible says: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)And, then, dare to do something about it.

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with Charlene from Fort St. John. She said every year she has robins nesting in hanging baskets. This year she put a couple baskets hanging from trees and the robins used them—twice! Might be an idea for all of us next year. Had a whitecrowned sparrow at the feeder today. Seems a bit early to me. I usually see them during a migratory

trip. With the saskatoon berries came the evening grosbeaks. They now eat berries and then pop around for a bit of sunflower seed. There should be lots of ducks to see now. It would mean having to go to a very remote lake or get up early. The call of the loons and sightings of other waterfowl is over taken by the roar of

large boats at Tyhee Lake. What is that all about? Muncho Lake is a favourite of many tourists. I always liked the turquoise colour of the lake. Goldeneye ducks are there now. Fishing I hear is quite good. Good place for Arctic char I am told. I would think northern pike would be in those waters as well. While enjoying the outside company of

a few friends a good flock of swans flew over heading north. Practice flight perhaps. When you are out and about stay bear aware. It is always so sad when another bear is killed to protect a person. Take away your garbage, clean the barbecue and put hummingbird feeders away for the season. More hot weather to come. Fresh water for

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dogs, horses and outdoor cats is a must. Make sure the bird bath is kept clean. Please stay away from the loons. It would be a bad day when loons no longer call from these northern lakes. Stay cool and safe. Put out your outdoor fires. Then if time permits call me at 250846-5095. Email notes and photos can come to mallory@bulkley.net.

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Guitar camps offer musical immersion By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News

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Spots are filling fast in the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society’s upcoming Younger and Adult Guitar Camps. The youth camp, for kids aged 10 to 18, runs from Aug. 12 to 16 and features instructor Theresa Pasaluko. The cost is $395 which includes lodging and meals. The adult camp goes Aug. 16 to 21. Instructors are Ben Brookes, Sharon Carrington, Colleen Eccleston, Jenny Lester and Mark Thibeault. George Stokes is behind-thescenes as the camp’s sound man. Both camps take place at Camp Caledonia, on Tyhee Lake. “It’s one of the best deals going for learning guitar because it’s a total camp atmosphere, where people go and stay and they’re completely submersed in it,” said BVFMS vice president Karen Diemert.

“Don’t miss out because we don’t have too many spots left.” One of the highlights is the Guitar Camp Concert. The performance features guitar camp instructors and Younger Guitar Camp bands. It’s at the Della Herman Theatre on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Adult camp classes begin on Aug. 17 and run for four days. “It’s mostly about guitar and we run beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, so there’s something for everybody,” said Diemert. “There’s two classes in the morning and one in the afternoon and there’s always some special camp activity in the evening.” The adult camp has a capacity of 25 people and there is still room for a few more, Diemert said. For more information or to register, go to www.bvfms. org or call Karen Diemert at 250.847.2777.

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A “monumental agreement” between municipal leaders throughout the northwest was signed last week. The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) brings together mayors and other municipal leaders in a unified front to negotiate a deal with the province that would see provincial dollars allocated for infrastructure and services needed due to pressures of industrial expansion. Revenue sharing is the term used for these arrangements. Similar alliances have been forged between municipalities and government in the Northern Rockies, Peace and Columbia Basin districts. “It’s like signing a northwest Magna Carta, it’s of that kind of importance for us who have lived through boom and bust for such a long period of time,” said Regional

District of Kitimat-Stikine chair and Terrace city councillor Bruce Bidgood before making the announcement to a packed room on July 29. The list of signatories who attended the ceremony included Bidgood, Terrace mayor Dave Pernarowski, Hazelton mayor Alice Maitland, RDKS directors Linda Pierre, Ted Ramsey and Dave Brocklebank, New Hazelton mayor Gail Lowry, Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan and deputy mayor of Stewart Billie Ann Belcher. The first order of business for the alliance is to present the provincial government with a detailed plan for how revenue sharing could work, including formulas and timelines. The ongoing development surrounding pipelines, LNG plants, numerous mines, the Rio Tinto Modernization Project and the expansion of the port in Prince Rupert are cited as industries driving growth that threatens to outpace the regional infrastructure’s capacity. See AGREEMENT on B2

Municipal leaders throughout the northwest gathered in Terrace last week to sign a revenue sharing agreement.

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New agreement to benefit northwest economy to the benefit of all.” to have an impact on communities, From ALLIANCE on Front The agreement would apply to Linda Pierre spoke of cultural, Bidgood continued, with 100 workers communities within a 100,000 square social and spiritual issues that a from the Kitsault mine expected to kilometre area of the northwest. revenue sharing agreement with the live in Terrace. A press release from the RBA said government could encompass, items He also said First Nations will be the agreement is for good government “not quantified in our accounting consulted by the alliance. of their communities, for services, society.” “If they are not interested laws and other matters of community Alice Maitland said another aim in participating in the benefits benefit, for stewardship of the of the money would be to lower the negotiation, perhaps they are public assets of their communities, historically high illiteracy and child interested in sharing information,” fostering the economic, social and poverty rates in the northwest. said Bidgood. environmental well-being of their By getting a revenue sharing deal He stresses that what the RBA communities, and ensuring that with the province signed soon, the is presenting to the government “is major resource development does not alliance hopes to have infrastructure not a wish list.” Rather, it will be a put the long-term sustainability of such as the new Haisla Bridge in request for a portion of profits after communities at risk. Kitimat in place before construction which the communities will “work Bidgood said the RBA is gunning of one or more LNG plants begins. together to come up with their own for a deal to land three per cent of the Bidgood said the RBA has priorities.” money that the government takes in attorneys working for it in a He said that each community from industry in the region, a figure negotiations capacity, the same people would pitch ideas internally for from $500 million to $3 billion over who worked on other revenue sharing different projects according to its several years, similar to long-term agreements in the Peace and North needs. deals forged in other districts. Rockies. “We are not asking for a handout, Bulkley Valley Credit Union “We will calculate with the July 2007 The alliance said the partnership but to be a partner in growing the EPS Logos to beon supplied toprovince Newspapers needs to happen soon to build a formula for the allocation local economy. We provide all the the $1 million already provided this of some portion of those revenues or services that the people who will be Pantone colours: Pantone 287 from Blue the LNG industry year by the provincial government taxes derived here will require,” said Bidgood. Pantone Green in our area,” he for planning through the Northwest and other356 industries The alliance will also be reaching Pantone 139 that Harvest Readiness Project. said, adding the partnership with out to other municipalities such as The money would go towards the province would hopefully lead to Prince Rupert and Port Edward, “things like repairs for the airport or more transparency. however no officials from the Skeenasewer systems,” said Bidgood, items “We are hoping through the Queen Charlotte Regional District are that could “prove an impediment to partnership with the province part of the current grouping. these new initiatives such as LNG that we will be privy to more An emailed statement from the and mines. What we want to do is timely information about those Ministry of Sport, Culture and Black/Grey Logo file Colour Logo File become partners with the provincial developments.” Cultural Development said it looks government in helping grow the local Mines in the region are also going forward to working with the RBA.

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silviculture, where the liabilities exist, where the wood is, how profitable it can be, the types of species, all those bits and pieces. We’ve got all that now because we’ve partnered with Brinkman. They’ve worked with us over the last number of years, we’ve decided to cement that relationship because they’ve done a good job in getting the baseline data for the forest operation.” Connors said this partnership has already

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Frederika Dykens neé Vanduinen Born: March 28, 1924 Died: July 6, 2014

Fre went home to be with her Lord, who blessed her with 90 wonderful years. She will be sadly missed. We would like to invite all who knew and loved Mom to join us at the Old Church on Aug. 15, 7-9:30 p.m. for an evening of fellowship.

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Steak Night at the Legion

Saturday, Aug 9: served between 6 & 7 pm Dinner Includes: Steak, Caesar Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad Garlic Bread & Dessert. Tickets: $15 ( please buy in advance ) Available at the Legion & Hetherington & Hooper

Fire at Eutsuk Lake in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park consumes forest interspersed with beetlekilled pine trees.

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B.C. forest fire bills piling up By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Interior News

The B.C. government is spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires around the province, with the total for the year past $106 million and headed higher. The government is bracing for bills that could reach $250 million by the Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow...® Call 1-866-564-7533

We need 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.

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end of the summer, depending on weather and the number of fires that threaten homes. B.C. has brought in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season. Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and

observe campfire bans through August. About 40 per cent of B.C. forest fires are human caused, with most of the rest started by lightning strikes. Forest fire spending is already approaching totals for the last two years. Highs in the past decade are $382 million in 2009 and $371 million in 2003, when fires damaged

Kelowna and Barriere. “The possibility of the fire season consuming a quarter billion tax dollars is real,” de Jong said. “Whilst there is no issue about spending the money, it has to come from somewhere, so that’s a cost item that’s looking like it will be considerably more than what had been hoped for.”

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A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaw will be considered at the public hearing: bylaw no. 1754

Zoning bylaw Amendment to rezone 1471 columbia Drive (existing christian Reformed church) from Public Use three (P-3) to Public Use two (P-2) and add “child development centre” as a permitted principal use in the P-2 Zone

Tell us what you think. Northwest Community College is developing an academic program unique to our Smithers Campus. What would you like to see? 3 Natural & Cultural Resource Management 3 Tourism/Hospitality 3 Multi-Media 3 Community Planning Visit nwcc.ca today to tell us your thoughts. Survey closes August 15, 2014.

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The purpose of Bylaw No. 1754 is to permit the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre to relocate to 1471 Columbia Drive (see map), legally described as: Lot 15-22, Block 125, District Lot 865, Range 5, Coast District Plan 1054. PUblic inPUt: Anyone who believes they will be affected by the proposed bylaw is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council for consideration. Written submissions to be considered at the public hearing must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Town Office by 3:30 pm on the day of the public hearing. cOPiES: The proposed bylaw and relevant background information can be viewed at the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www. smithers.ca. cOntAct: For further information please contact Alison Watson, Planner, at (250) 847-1600 or awatson@smithers. ca. (Second of two notices)

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Fair Time Submitted by the BVX

The Bulkley Valley Exhibition August 21-24, 2014 Only two weeks until Fair Time! Clear your schedule on August 21st-24th because this is the 95th year of one of the Bulkley 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! The Claude Dohler stage will be the place to be all weekend long. Amazing local entertainment starts daily and leads up to our headliners nightly. The Bulkley Valley Exhibition is proud to present Country Superstar Aaron Pritchett live on our main stage Friday August 22 @ 9:30 pm. Your fair admission is the only ticket you need to enjoy this great performance!

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Summer Day Camp Date: August 11th – 15th (1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.) Ages: 5-12 Location: Mountain View Assembly 2701 Viewmount Rd S, Smithers Cost: $5.00 (Registration forms at MVA) Journey through time in search of a biblical man of great mystery! Stories, games, outdoor activities, crafts and times of learning with other kids! Come prepared for sports, swimming, hiking, and adventure! -See you all there!

Canadian born and bred Aaron Pritchett has proven himself to be one of the hardest working and sought after artists in the business. With numerous top hits, music videos, tours with Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Brooks & Dunn, Aaron has gained a significant following across Canada. Over his career he has earned many accolades and awards, including a CCMA for Independent Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2007 for the anthem, “Hold My Beer”. His passion and intensity on stage coupled with his unwavering dedication to fans sets him apart from other acts and has helped solidify his success. Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80’s Rock, but the transition to country music came naturally, “It was based on being able to relate to the stories that country songs told. Those stories were a lot like mine. I was going fishing, camping, and riding buses to

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hockey tournaments in even smaller towns than my own, life was a lot more country than rock and roll. That down-home feel that resonated with me is what I strive to convey in my music today.” Still there is no doubt that his 80’s rock roots have had a major influence on Aarons performances. All that head banging he did as a kid shines through when he whips a stadium full of chanting fans into a frenzy while hammering out “Hold My Beer” or “Let’s Get Rowdy.” All of this paired with Aaron’s passion and drive to keep playing has created one of the most exciting shows in the country music industry. But wait there’s more! Friday kicks off at 2pm with our local teenage group “Cabin Fever”. The talented “No Time Flat” at 3pm, and then kids you won’t want to miss Music with Marnie and her “loveable friends”. Come dance and sing along with “Bucky” the mascot. At 5pm, Wes Barker takes the stage to amaze us with his magic and comedy act. The night then gets rockin’ with “Playback” from Terrace, followed by our fabulous local group “Trainwrecks”, and “The Johnson Brothers” open for Aaron Pritchett. For more information on our other Main Stage acts and Headliners, head to our website, www.bvfair.ca The exhibitions traditions: hall exhibits, horse, livestock, draft horse, rodeo, loggers sports, Trainer of the North, and 4-H shows are the heart of the BV Fall fair and you won’t want to miss one minute. Skip the line up at the main gate, log into www.bvfair.ca and purchase your advance tickets on sale now. 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

The Bulkley Valley Exhibition is proud to present Country Superstar Aaron Pritchett live on our main stage Friday August 22 @ 9:30 pm.

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Help Wanted

Building Supply Cashier / Hardware Receiver B.V. Home Centre Telkwa has an opening for a fulltime, cashier and hardware receiver. Experience in a computerized retail building or hardware supply an asset but will train the right individual. Must be capable of providing excellent customer service. Please send email or fax resume to travis@bvhome.ca or 250-846-5857.

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JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply. Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.) or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

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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

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.

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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 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.

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STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, including vehicle and bus repair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers

Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice. Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

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Notification of Woodlot Licence Plan for Woodlot W1449 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot licence plan has been prepared for Woodlot License W1449 held by Mark Halvorson. Woodlot W1449 is located on the Kitwanga-Hazelton Backroad near Kitwanga, BC. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District Manager, this plan will apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval. The woodlot licence plan is available for public review and comment from August 6th, 2014 to September 5th, 2014 at the Hazelton Public Library and the Kitwanga General Store, during regular business hours. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to: Silverwood Consulting, #210 – 4664 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC, V8G 1S6. Please phone 250 635-0766 to contact Dieter Marder or Paul Hanna to view or discuss the plan or to obtain a digital copy (pdf) of the plan.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Boats Notification of WoodlotNotification Licence Plan of Woodlot Licence Plan 2002 Cedar 2002 Creek Cedar Creek Application for a Permit amendment under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act. 2000 FORD WINDSTAR 1995 2300 Classic Malibu for Woodlot W0134 for Woodlot W0134 Good running condition. Sunbridge $20,500 includes We, Red Chris Development Company Limited, Suite 200, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, 5th Wheel 5th Wheel NEEDS TO 36’ GO! $1,000. OBO trailer. Full 36’ load. Immaculate. Notice is hereby given, pursuant Notice to section is hereby 17 given, of pursuant toPermit section 17 of V6C 3B6, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend number 778-210-1310 830hrs. For details & photos the Woodlot Licence Planning the and Woodlot Practices Licence RegPlanning and Practices 105017 and 106668, issued May 9, 2012 and June 7th, 2013, respectively, Regwhich (1)250.826.4332 or 2 slidecall: outs 2 slide outs ulation, a woodlot licence ulation, plan has that been a for woodlot preplan has located been pree-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca authorizesthat the effluent and air emissions discharges the Red licence Chris Mine Project near

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IT WILL GO ON IT WILL LINE!GO ON LINE! Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot licence plan has been prepared for Woodlot License W0134 held by Donald Halvorson. Woodlot W0134 is located on the Tea 25CFSR 9’4”near Length Lake FSR and the Canoe Creek Kitwanga Excellent Condition BC. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations ManagShower,District sink, toilet. er, this plan will apply for a term of 10solar years fromTV, 2 awnings, power, the date of approval. microwave, and more. The woodlot licence plan is available for public re$ and comment from August$ 6th, 2014 to Sepview tember 5th, 2014 at the Hazelton Public Library and the Kitwanga General Store, during regular business Truckshours. & Vans Trucks & Vans

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Pursuant to Sections 185 and Pursuant 187 oftothe Sections Local 185 and 187 of the Local Reclaim Tunnel 17,000 20 Dust Collectors Bag Government Act,57.728702° Notice is hereby Government given 24Act, that the Notice is hereby given that the 129.765287° Houses RD 37, 3 Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Regional District intends of to Bulkley-Nechako intends to Dust collectors, Wet Scrubbers, Assay Laboratory 57.732917° 14,442 24 20 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 wet British fume hoods Columbia 129.763932° grant Statutory Rights of Way togrant the British Statutory Columbia Rights of Way to the Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 Wrecker/Used Parts Wrecker/Used Parts Wrecker/Used Parts Hydro and Power Authority (“BCHydro Hydro”), and Power to Telus Authority (“BC Hydro”), andtotoprovide Telus www.rdbn.bc.ca Any person who may be adversely affected byand the proposed amendment and wishes E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca Communications Inc. (“Telus”) in Communications perpetuity, over Inc. the (“Telus”) in perpetuity, over relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or the dislands legally described as to Lot District lands legally Lot Range Lot 1 District LotEnvironmental 865, Range play, send written comments the1applicant, with865, adescribed copy to theasRegional Manager, 5Protection Coast District Plan 12388, Except 5 Coast Plan District PRP46693 Plan 12388, Except Plan PRP46693 at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred avenue, Smithers, British Columbia V0J 2N0. The identity (the “Lands”), as shown on contents the following (theof“Lands”), map: as shown in onrelation the following map: • Eco Friendly & money saving• Eco Friendly & money saving of any respondents and the anything submitted to this application will

NOTICE OF LAND “HomeOFofDISPOSITION a Million “Home Parts” of a Million Parts” AND NOTICE OF INTENTION of the public record. Contact person: Jack Love, Red Chris Development Company • Preserve natural resources naturalpart resources TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE – • Preservebecome Limited, telephone 604-358-2699,email: JLove@imperialmetals.com. • 6ave valuable land¿ll • 6ave valuable land¿ll STATUTORY RIGHTS OF WAY

• Provide OEM parts • Provide tested OEM repair parts Pursuant to Sections 185 tested andWil187 of repair the Local l Will at ais fraction the price Government Act, Notice hereby ofgiven that the at a fraction of the price THE Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako intends to ARRIS UTO RECKERS ARRIS UTO TD RECKERS TD grant Statutory Rights of Way to the British Columbia Babine Road 3471 Hydro and3471 PowerOld Authority (“BCLake Hydro”), and to Old TelusBabine Lake Road Smithers, BC 2N6 Smithers, V0J 2N6 Communications Inc. (“Telus”) in V0J perpetuity, over the BC Phone: 847-2114 847-1445 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 lands legally described as Lot Fax: 1 District Lot Phone: 865, Range Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net 5 Coast District Plan 12388, Except Plan PRP46693 (the “Lands”), as shown on the following map:

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant Notice to section is hereby 17 given, of pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planningthe andWoodlot Practices Licence Reg- Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot licenceulation, plan has that been a woodlot prelicence plan has been prepared for Woodlot License W1449 pared held for Woodlot by MarkLicense W1449 held by Markof Way willThe The Statutory Rights be used Statutory by BC Rights Hydro of Way will be used by BC Hydro Halvorson. Woodlot W1449 isHalvorson. located onWoodlot the Kit- W1449 isand located on the the purpose KitTelus for of installing and Telus andfor maintaining the purpose of installing and maintaining wanga-Hazelton Backroad near wanga-Hazelton Kitwanga, BC.Backroad If near If theirKitwanga, respective BC. services. The Statutory their respective Rights of services. Way The Statutory Rights of Way approved by the Ministry of approved Forests, Lands by theand Ministry of are Forests, and grantedLands in consideration for are the granted covenants in consideration granted for the covenants granted Natural Resource OperationsNatural DistrictResource Manager,Operationsin District favour ofManager, the Regional District in favour in theofagreement the Regional District in the agreement this plan will apply for a term of this10plan years willfrom apply thefor a term granting of 10 years the Rights granting thefrom Statutory of Way, the without Statutory the Rights of Way, without the date of approval. date of approval. requirement to pay any rental,requirement licence fee toor pay other any rental, licence fee or other payment. payment. The woodlot licence plan is available The woodlot for public licence re- plan is available for public reNotice also to hereby Noticetois Sections also hereby 185given pursuant to Sections 185 view and comment from August view 6th, and 2014 comment to Sep-from August 6th,is2014 Sep- given pursuant and 187 of theLibrary Local Government andAct 187ofofthe theintention Local Government Act of the intention tember 5th, 2014 at the Hazelton temberPublic 5th, 2014 Libraryat the Hazelton Public of the during Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako of the Regional to District grant of Bulkley-Nechako to grant and the Kitwanga General Store, and the during Kitwanga regularGeneral Store, regular to the Town of Smithers a Statutory to the Right Town of of Way Smithers over a Statutory Right of Way over business hours. business hours. the Lands for the purpose of installing the Lands water forand thestorm purpose of installing water and storm The Statutory Rights of Way will be used by BC Hydro Any written comments on the Anyplan written should comments be on the plan should be sewer lines, without the requirement sewertolines, pay any without rental, the requirement to pay any rental, and Telus the purpose of installing and mailed to:forSilverwood Consulting, mailed #210 to:maintaining –Silverwood 4664 La- Consulting, #210 – 4664 Lalicence fee or other payment. licence fee or other payment. their services. The1S6. Statutory Rights of 250 Way zellerespective Ave, Terrace, BC, V8G zelle Please Ave, phone Terrace, BC, V8G 1S6. Please phone 250 are grantedto in contact consideration the covenants granted Dated at Lake, this 31st day Dated of July, at Burns 2014.Lake, this 31st day of July, 2014. 635-0766 DieterforMarder 635-0766 or Paul to contact Hanna Dieter Marder or Burns Paul Hanna in the Regional District inobtain theor agreement to favour view orof discuss the plan ortotoview discuss a digitalthe plan orGail to Chapman obtain a digital Gail Chapman granting theof Statutory of Way, the copy (pdf) the plan. Rights copy (pdf)without of the plan. Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer requirement to pay any rental, licence fee or other payment. Notice is also hereby given pursuant to Sections 185 and 187 of the Local Government Act of the intention of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to grant to the Town of Smithers a Statutory Right of Way over the Lands for the purpose of installing water and storm sewer lines, without the requirement to pay any rental, licence fee or other payment. Dated at Burns Lake, this 31st day of July, 2014. Gail Chapman Chief Administrative Officer

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A walk to promote kidney health is taking place for the first time in New Hazelton. The 2.5 kilometre walk will be held in Allen Park on Sunday from 9 a.m. -1p.m. It’s a family-oriented event designed for people of all ages and levels of fitness. The money raised

will go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada that aims to reduce the burden of kidney disease by providing education and support, promoting access to high quality healthcare and fund research. Organizer Dr. Julie Carlson-Phelan said MLA Doug Donaldson and Mayor Gail Lowry will be attending. A nutritionist will be speaking about healthy living. There will also be nurses on hand to check sugar levels and

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Village of Telkwa will hold a Public Hearing in the Village Office Council Chambers, 1415 Hankin Street, on Monday, August 18, 2014 commencing at 6:30 pm to consider the following rezoning application: That the owners (Village of Telkwa) of the property legally described as 1193 Cottonwood Street, Lot 7 Block 31 District Lot 415 Range 5 Coast District Plan 3205 Except Plan 7443 PID #012-329-959 request a re-zoning of those lands from P4 (Public park and recreation) to P1 (Community Services) to allow for the building of a new fire hall.

Seabridge Gold is excited to announce the BC government’s approval of the KSM Project’s Environmental Assessment (EA) Application. Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, and Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, approved the document on July 30, 2014, paving the way for the next regulatory step: approval from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. The KSM Project’s 35,000-page application took nearly seven years to prepare – hundreds of people from more than 20 world-class consulting firms provided input and studies – and the design of the copper-gold-silver-molybdenum mine located 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart, BC has been updated several times to reflect concerns of government regulators and local citizens, including Treaty and First Nations. “We are pleased Ministers Bennett and Polak, through their issuance of the EA Certificate, have recognized the KSM Project will not result in significant adverse effects and Seabridge has met all requirements for consultation,” said Brent Murphy, Seabridge Vice President of Environmental Affairs. “It’s taken more than six years and we would like to thank each person who contributed to ensuring the KSM Project is environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable and economically feasible.” The BC Environmental Assessment approval is a key step in the permitting process but more remains to be done. Seabridge will now focus on obtaining Federal approval, approximately 200 additional operating permits, strategic partnerships and financing prior to beginning construction. Seabridge looks forward to continuing to work with the community during this time. How KSM Benefits BC KSM is an important anchor for the economic development of Northwestern BC.

At this Public Hearing all persons who deem their interest in the property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Written submissions to be considered at the Public Hearing must be received at the Village Office by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 15, 2014. Information on the proposed re-zoning application can be viewed at the Village Office at 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC during regular business hours. Kim Martinsen Chief Administrative Officer

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services and the mine will directly employ 1,800 people. During the 52-year production life of the mine, 1,040 people will be continuously employed and $42 billion in total GDP will be generated for Canada, including an annual contribution to BC GDP of more than $400 million. Community Meetings in August As they have done since 2008, Seabridge team members will participate in a set of community meetings during late August. The meetings will provide an update on the KSM Project, including a presentation of KSM water quality and fish habitat management plans identifying how the company will ensure that any water used in the mining process or that comes into contact with operations will not harm fish habitat and aquatic life. 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.

To date, Seabridge has spent more than $176 million in exploration, engineering and environmental work, and 80 percent of this total has been spent here in BC. The company expects to spend an additional $29 million in 2014. During the ﬁve-year construction process $3.5 billion will be spent directly in BC for goods and

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