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Legebokoff faces rapid fire crossexamination Prince George Free Press During a rapid-fire cross-examination by Crown prosecutor Joseph Temple, accused serial killer Cody Alan Legebokoff appeared flustered on Wednesday when he agreed he’d gotten mixed up about “who was who” in his testimony heard Tuesday. Temple referred Legebokoff to an answer given to defence lawyer James Heller at one point that it was “Y” who was on top of Natasha Montgomery, in the throws of a struggle, as he (Legebokoff) and Z stood by watching. “[That was] an error on my part,” said Legebokoff. However Temple suggested the reason he “couldn’t keep it straight” is because they – X,Y or Z – were not there. Indeed, there is no X, Y or Z, Temple suggested. Instead, he posed the theory that Montgomery came alone to Legebokoff’s Liard Drive apartment as a source of cocaine for him and that there was no one else in the apartment except Legebokoff. Defence lawyer James Heller said he had no re-examination after Temple’s questions ended, however B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett, in what he said was “an abundance caution,” referred Legebokoff to page 56 of a court transcript with a passage in which he’d said to Heller that X was on top of Montgomery. Continued on Page 2

Chilling out for a good cause Jesse Cole Omineca Express It’s the social media challenge of the summer. The ice bucket challenge, where social media users record themselves pouring ice cold water over their heads in an effort to raise awareness and money for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Canada. The ALS Society of Canada has already raised around $5 million in donations from ice bucket challenge participants in a span of only a few months. Not ones to shy away from a challenge or a good cause, Vanderhoofians came out to take part in the challenge as well. The challenge involved being nominated and nominating others to pour a bucket of ice water over ones head and/or donate $100 dollars towards ALS research. “It’s supposed to mimic the feeling of those with ALS,” said Cathy Malo, owner of Bird on a Wire in Vanderhoof. “It’s supposed to completely numb you.” Malo is one of the many others in the community who has taken it upon themselves to raise money and complete the chilly challenge. “It hits close to home for me as my brother-in-law was recently diagnosed with ALS,” said Malo. Also taking part in the challenge were Valley Country radio’s morning host Erin Sale and Tod Taylor, a probation officer with the Vanderhoof Community Corrections office. Malo and several others took part in the challenge early last Above: Carolynn Bulmer gets dumped on for ALS research: Below Cathy Malo braces herself week and managed to raise $500 dollars for the ALS society which as husband Marcel Malo happily drenches her in ice water. Malo dedicated her challenge to her will all be donated in the name of brother-in-law who is currently battling ALS. Malo’s brother-in-law. Submitted Photos

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Legebokoff trial resumes as Legebokoff takes the stand From front Although that salvo in Temple’s gatling-gun style delivery had appeared to fizzle, he’d had plenty more for Legebokoff whose demeanor became less confident and more combative towards the end of the day. Detail by detail, crime scene by crime scene, Temple worked his way through events surrounding all four murders with questions that pointed out inconsistencies in what Legebokoff told the court on Tuesday. For instance, if Leslie cut her own throat and had suffered blows from a wrench, and he did find her lying on the ground, a few feet from his truck, why was a large pool of her blood (and her iPod) found some distance away? Temple suggested Leslie had tried to run away from Legebokoff who tracked her down and killed her. Legebokoff denied that his account of Leslie’s death was untrue, insisting he’d been pacing back and forth in the snow and at one point, used a branch to cover his tracks. Temple asked him why if Leslie did have sex with him, twice, as he said, why hadn’t the lab found his DNA in Leslie’s vaginal or anal area? The accused insisted they’d had sex, he had no explanation for the results. Sometimes Legebokoff gave short answers, other times he seemed annoyed with Temple’s barrage of questions and became sarcastic. At one point, Parrett admonished Legebokoff. “You are arguing… if you can address the questions, that’s fine,” he said. Temple asked about Stuchenko’s slaying and Legebokoff’s allegedly minor part in

that, throwing When Temple away her bloodpresented him ied clothes as with Exhibit 30, instructed and autopsy photos cleaning up afof Loren Lester X and Y who lie, Legebokoff he’d claimed quickly sipped took her body from his glass of “into the night” water as he turned and pointed out the pages. Temple similarities in explained the structure between photos were of that account and Leslie’s head after a story Legebothey’d shaved off koff fabricated her hair to see the about his friend full extent of her shooting a deer. injuries, injuries Legebokoff the Crown counresponded the sel suggested, two stories were were caused by “apples and orLegebokoff when anges.” he hit her on the T e m p l e head with a pipe pressed, suggestwrench and her Cody Legebokoff ing many aspects neck puncture of the murders was caused when had common Legebokoff cut threads such as the same male culprits, X,Y and her with his knife because she was struggling. Z (except with Leslie,) similar manner of death During his cross-examination,Temple posed by blows to the head, throats cut, etc. and the very different scenarios than those Legebokoff dragging and disposal of bodies. Legebokoff described. In one exchange, Temple had sugdid admit to Temple he’d lied earlier about his gested injuries to Leslie’s hands were likely involvement in the women’s deaths, he’d lied to defensive wounds from trying to protect herself a conservation officer, lied in his statements to from Legebokoff as he was hitting her with a police, lied to his girlfriend Amy. But he insisted pipe. Legebokoff said they may have been the accounts he gave Tuesday about the murder- caused by him dragging her body (he earlier tesous actions of X,Y and Z were all true. tified her hands got in the way) into the bushes

and when Temple thought that was unlikely, given the snow, Legebokoff bolstered his answer insisting it was possible with a 250-pound guy stepping on it and rocks under the snow. “I take it that is your weight?” asked Parrett. “It was at the time,” said Legebokoff. “And your height?” “Six foot two.” Temple also asked Legebokoff about his stated reason (in his testimony heard Tuesday) for not naming X,Y and Z for fear of being labelled a “rat” in the federal penitentiary system but did not seem worried about being in there as a sexual offender. “Well, I’m not one of them,” said Legebokoff. Legebokoff, 24, is charged with four counts of first degree in the deaths of three area women, Jill Stuchenko, Natasha Montgomery and Cynthia Maas, and 15-year-old Loren Leslie. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. On Wednesday, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett told the 14-person jury they were excused until Tuesday. He apologized for their short week, but said the days they sat this week were “important days.” Parrett explained if counsel began closing arguments Friday, there would be a three day gap (over the long weekend) before they heard the other side. Both defence and Crown lawyers could each take a day or more to complete their arguments, he said. Earlier Wednesday, Mr. Justice Parrett said an application for contempt of court stemming from Legebokoff’s repeated refusal to put a name to Mr. X , would be heard at the conclusion of this trial.

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A ‘fire tornado’ erupts from the Chelaslie River fire in west central B.C., between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake. At 130,000 hectares and still only 20 per cent contained, it is B.C.’s largest wildfire so far in 2014. B.C. Wildfire Management Branch

Wildfire season will rank among B.C.’s worst. Total area burned will soon pass 2010 tally. Jeff Nagel Black Press This summer’s wildfire season will go down as one of the most destructive on record in B.C. As of Thursday, fires had burned up more than 330,000 hectares across the province and are expected to soon surpass the 337,000 hectares destroyed in the 2010 fire season. This year is still far short of 1958, when 856,000 hectares burned, but 2014 could move into fifth place if it surpasses 1950’s 343,339 hectares, or even third if it tops the 351,000 lost in 1971. While much timber has burned, no homes or other significant structures have been lost this year, so by that measure it’s been nowhere near as cataCalling all Seniors! - Come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thursday afternoons. Come and have some fun at the Friendship Centre! Everybody welcome, we would love to see you. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

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1,600 a year. But many of the fires have been very large. The biggest, and still only 20 per cent contained, is the 130,000-hectare Chelaslie River fire, which is between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake, near Entiako and Tweedsmuir provincial parks. Homes remain under evacuation order there. The largest evacuations this summer have included the China Nose fire near Houston and the McAllister fire, which forced the evacuation of the entire town of Hudson’s Hope in July. Assisting B.C. crews have been large numbers of imported firefighters and equipment, from other provinces, Alaska and Australia. “We’ve brought in a

lot and have been very grateful to be able to draw on those relationships, both right across Canada and internationally,” Eno said. “Last year we exported a lot of firefighters to fight in other jurisdictions and this year they were able to return that favour.” There are still 152 active fires and another 85 out-of-province firefighters arrived Thursday from Ontario so B.C. crews could take mandatory days off.

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Impressive canine training Rebecca Watson Caledonia Courier Fort St. James -Heal, sit, stay, it can be tough teaching a dog to obey. Yet Fort St. James master trainer Bob Grill 63, makes it look easy considering his Labrador retriever Caledonia, A.K.A ‘Calla’, recently took home the title of National Master Hunter, a high honorary in the canine cosmos. “It’s one thing to have a dog sit and it’s another to have him sit under any circumstances,” said Mr. Grill, who has been training dogs for over 40 years. “Dogs have to be very obedient during hunt tests, sometimes having to watch as other dogs do things. It’s a lot of training.” Each year the Canadian National Master Hunt Test takes place in a different location throughout Canada. This year they were at the Saskatoon Retriever Club grounds in Bradwell, Saskatoon and hosted 32 canine participants. By the end of the five-day competition Calla was one of 14 who passed, taking home a duck band, rosette and title of National Master Hunter. Various tests the dogs endure include

blind retrieves (get game from land or water without seeing where it was dropped), triple and quadruple retrieves (three or four gunman stand in the field up to 125 yards away. Each one throws a bird and shoots it and the dog has to remember where each bird lands; dogs can be trained to mark directional paths) and honour tests (dog must watch other dogs and wait for their master’s call before moving). “Calla is one of the best labs I’ve ever had because she works really hard to please me. She is one of the best marking dogs I’ve ever had as well and I think she’ll have some nice pups because of that,” said Mr. Grill, who plans on breeding Calla with his other lab Rip next summer. Ever since he can remember, Mr. Grill has loved training dogs. “When I was 15 I mowed lawns all summer to buy my first lab for $250, which was a lot of money back then,” said Mr. Grill. From then on he knew he had a special way with them and has since continued to professionally train dogs from all over the province. He works fulltime as the site manager for the National Histor-

year in a row without failing,” said Mr. Grill.

TRAINING DOGS: Bob Grill has been training dogs since he was a kid and is now known for his expert ability in teaching obedience. He is seen here with his dog Rip who he plans to breed with Calla. ic Site but also runs Nahounli Kennel looking after dogs, pheasants and partridges. He says he likes training dogs in obedience but prefers to train hunting dogs, hence the pheasants. There are junior, senior and master-hunting categories for dogs to move up into but for a dog to enter a grand master category takes a lot of work, said Mr. Grill.

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Teachers strike threatens to delay school start Wednesday meeting a glimmer of hope to end dispute

B.C. students are just days away from the scheduled start of a new school year but there’s little sign of a break in the teachers strike that has dragged on through the summer. The final week of summer holiday opened Sunday with a demand in Kamloops from B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker for an immediate start to mediation. No formal bargaining dates are scheduled, but Iker, Education Minister Peter Fassbender and government negotiator Peter Cameron were to meet Wednesday afternoon in Victoria, raising hopes for some movement. Teachers have also stepped up picketing as both sides prepare for the strike to stretch into September. A mass rally outside the premier’s Vancouver cabinet offices is also set for Sept. 5. Veteran mediator Vince Ready is monitoring the talks and has indicated he will step into full mediation if it would be productive to do so. Both sides blame the other for a gulf between positions that’s too wide for Ready to attempt to bridge. The province says the teachers’ pay and benefits demands remain far in excess of settlements reached with other public sector unions. Teachers, meanwhile, accuse the government of insisting on preconditions to talks that would unravel the union’s past court victories over the province on the stripping of contract terms on class size and special needs support. The province is appealing

Education Minister Peter Fassbender the latest court ruling against it. He credited BCTF memAlso gaining prominence in bers on Twitter for bringing the recent days has been an opt-out clause into public focus. clause that the government has The Liberal government has tabled that would allow either promised to pay parents $40 side to terminate a new collec- a day for each child under 13 tive agreement if it dislikes the who misses school if the strike ultimate court outcome from ei- continues. ther the B.C. Court of Appeal or Various organizations and the Supreme Court of Canada. businesses are scaling up their An education ministry day camp and other supervised spokesman said he was sur- care offerings for September prised it has become an issue in anticipation of a continued now. school shutdown. It was disclosed in mid-June The province also promised by government negotiators who Tuesday to cover supported pitched it as a “pragmatic and child development costs for increative” way to give the union school hours for special needs comfort it wouldn’t be handed children now accessing servica massive defeat in court and es. could therefore shelve those isFassbender on Monday reitsues and negotiate an interim erated the government’s posiagreement while the appeal tion that it has no desire to legproceeds. islate the teachers back to work. But a BCTF spokesman said The lumpsum payouts to it’s the province not teachers parents following the end of who want an escape hatch, add- the strike will consume all of ing it suggests the government the $12 million a day in strike fears it will lose in court again savings the government would and is seeking to block that out- have amassed going forward. come. Parents can sign up for the

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Enough is enough; call an inquiry Jesse Cole Black Press Two weeks ago Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Whitehorse, NWT as part of his regular tour of Canada’s north. Shortly before Harper’s trip to the north, a 15 year old girl named Tina Fontaine was murdered, wrapped in plastic bags and her body dumped into the Red River in Winnipeg. The death of this young girl has sparked a renewed call for a inquiry into why it is our nation’s aboriginal women (and women in general) continue to go missing at such an alarming rate. Harper addressed the murder during a press conference in Whitehorse saying the death of Fontaine and subsequently the ongoing dis-

An artists rendition of a number of the missing and murdered women over the last 30 years. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

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appearances and slaying should be viewed as crimes and not a sociological phenomenon. Harper’s continual refusal to investigate the issue makes him appear the proverbial ostrich with its head in the sand; refusing to acknowledge something in hopes it will disappear. Fontaine marks yet another name to the list of over 1,100 women that have been murdered or gone missing over the last three decades. She also serves as a stark reminder that these tragedies are still on going. It is a reminder that Vanderhoofian’s know all too well, having experienced first hand the tragedy and unfathomable pain of losing some of their daughters. Perhaps the reality of these ongoing crimes are lost on Mr. Harper, but it isn’t lost on those of us who live along the aptly named Highway of Tears. Harper’s refusal to even consider an inquiry into these killings and disappearances seems to me like a slap in the face to everyone who has lost their daughter, mother, sister, wife, girlfriend or friend. It seems insulting to the Tina Fontaines, Madison Scotts, Emmaculate Basils and Loren Donn Leslies of the country and it needs to stop. Aboriginal women, whom are the primarily victims of this ongoing tragedy, make up just 4.3 per cent of Canada’s population. Despite this, aboriginal women account for 16 per cent of female murder victims and 11.3 per cent of Canada’s missing women, Canada wide. It should be noted that while Harper and his government refuse to address the issue, every other prov-

ince and territory in Canada is in favour of an inquiry. Harper’s opponents also weighed in on the controversial remarks and positions with Justin Trudeau and Kathleen Wynne both advocating for an inquiry and condemning Harpers attitudes as out of touch and on the “wrong side of history.” It’s a touchy subject and rightfully so given the pain communities like Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Prince Rupert and many others have endured. What is clear is that Harper is out of touch with the reality of what is happening here and is choosing to focus his attention elsewhere in hopes that the issue will go away. Harper is quick to condemn the acts of injustice of other nations like Russia all the while ignoring the injustice happening in communities like ours across the country. Enough is enough; it is time for an inquiry, it is time for a change of players if our current government will not step up to the plate. These women are all of our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, aunts, friends and girlfriends and we have a duty to bring home the Madison Scotts of the world and ensure that no more of our sisters go missing. You can bet that if Harper’s family members went missing we’d have gotten to the bottom of the issue by now. A society is measured not merely by its monetary wealth, but by the way it treats its most vulnerable citizens, something we’re content to ignore it seems. Step up to the plate, Mr. Harper, bring back our girls.

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part in rigourous training - they need to learn how to pace themselves and ride in a peloton,” says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional director for the Canadian Cancer Society. “But what they can never prepare for is the emotional impact of seeing a child with cancer and the toll it takes on their entire family.” Tour dates and donations can be found at www.copsforcancerbc.ca

Four Cops for Cancer bicycle teams will pedal around the province in September to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Photo by John Morrow

Jesse Cole Omineca Express Police officers and emergency services workers are getting ready to don their spandex suits, bicyle helmets and camelbacks as they prepare to hit the road as part of the annual Cops for Cancer charity ride taking place throughout British Columbia this month. More than 100 police officers and emergency workers will be riding in this years event. Cops for Cancer raises money for pediatric cancer patients throughout Canada. Riders will take part in one of four different routes including the Tour de Coast in greater van-

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Saskatchewan deal boosts flow of wine, spirits raises hopes among B.C. wineries for national free trade Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. wineries and distillers are gaining easier access to the Saskatchewan market as a result of an inter-provincial trade agreement. Consumers in either province will be able to order wines and craft spirits directly from producers in the other and have them delivered once the deal takes effect next June. The agreement was concluded by Premier Christy Clark and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall at a premiers meeting in Charlottetown. Clark said the deal helps build momentum for freer trade with other provinces, long sought by the B.C. wine industry. Previously, Saskatchewan con-

sumers could only buy B.C. wines or spirits through provincial government stores in that province. “Access to new markets is important as we look to build on the strength of our growing industry,” said Tyler Dyck of the B.C. Craft Distillers Guild. While Saskatchewan isn’t known for its wine, craft distillers like Colin Schmidt of the Last Mountain Lake Distillery in Lumsden, Sask. now hoping to tempt B.C. drinkers into trying his dill pickle vodka. “We have a loyal following in Saskatchewan and cannot wait to share our award-winning spirits with consumers in British Columbia.” Talks among the premiers continue over options to liberalize trade in craft beer.

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We hope you enjoy our new weekly column and welcome you to email or write in with any questions you may have for Heidi. All questions can be emailed to office@ominecaexpress.com Dear Heidi, I am writing you in regards to my failing marriage. I believe my husband is having an affair, I don’t have any proof, but my gut tells me something is going on. What would you suggest I do? Signed – confused in Alberta Dear confused in Alberta Generally when you have such a strong gut reaction you are probably onto something. However, you should try and talk to your husband first. Maybe something far less sinister is going on. Also try not to accuse him unless you do come across some proof. Dear Heidi, I had the girl of my dreams, she was funny, intelligent, caring, everything I had always wanted in a woman, but I messed things up. She has removed me from her Facebook account and every other aspect of her life. How do I get her back? Even just get her to consider being my friend again. If I can get her to do that then I know I will be able to get her back in a serious way. Please advise! Signed – Regretful Man (Kamloops) Dear Regretful Man I am not sure how you messed up, or how long you had this lady in your life. Most people I find want to forgive. No one wants to feel bad (especially when romantic feelings

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are involved). Give her a call or email her. Explain yourself and your actions. Most likely she will not respond at first. You will need to prove that you are seriously apologetic for your bad behavior. Then once you are in her good graces be very aware that signs of that same behavior showing up will get you booted out of her life most likely for good. Good luck. Dear Heidi, I am having a complete melt down. My neighbor across the street has a dog that barks ALL night every night. These people are super nice and we have been great neighbors for 25 years. I do not know how to say to them that this dog is driving me nuts. Can’t he hear his own dog? What should I do? We do not have a bylaw officer in Vanderhoof so the enforcement is just not there for problem areas. Dear Neighbor in distress: It sounds as though your neighbors are lovely people who probably are just unaware of the ruckus their dog is causing. I would suggest taking over some baked goods and asking them if they could bring their dog in at night so you could get some much needed rest. I have done some research for noise complaints in your area and there are in fact bylaws that preclude dogs from barking incessantly. You are able to call upon the RCMP, a

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Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 67 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 99 m3/s The Summer Temperature Management Program, directed at protecting sockeye salmon migrating through the Nechako River, is now over. Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at 14.2 m 3/s until early September in order to prepare the river for Chinook salmon spawning. Chinook salmon spawn in the Nechako River between the end of August and early October. From early September to April 2015 spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately 32 m 3/s Visit website www.waterofﬁce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ﬂow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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Board Vacancies The Board of Directors of Nechako Valley Community Services Society is seeking dynamic individuals interested in communitybased social and health services to join them, with the goal of maintaining and increasing the level of services offered in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. Please attend the AGM, or contact the Society office for more information (250) 567-9205.

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P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639

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LOCATION: Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School HOURS OF WORK: 4 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $22.54 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

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• Provides assistance to student with deaf/blindness with factual non-distorted information about their environment. • Provides assistance to the teaching professionals in the delivery of an education program to student with deaf/blindness. • Functions as an advocate for students and as a collaborative member of the school-based team The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

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KNOWLEDGE • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Completion of Education Assistant CertiƂcate • Completion of POPDB Intervenor course EXPERIENCE • 6 months of experience working with children or youth with deaf/blindness

SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to perform work within authorized limits prescribed by supervisor and/or policy. Exercises independent judgement in selecting and interpreting information; reconciling deviations from standard methods and resolving problems. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, using tact and diplomacy when handling contacts of a difƂcult, specialized or sensitive nature. • Communicates with students using specialized skills as required such as another language and/or sign language • Fundamental computer skills • Physical capability to perform the job duties • Maintains the conƂdentiality of sensitive information seen or heard

Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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LOOKING for energetic and patient child care provider to help our family before and after school in our home (in Vanderhoof) from 6:30-8:30 am and 3:30-6:00 pm on a casual basis. We have four children ages ranging from 7 years to 14 years and our 9 year old has Down syndrome. Must be willing to do meal prep and transport children to activities as needed. Criminal record check and references required. To inquire or apply, call Leila at 250-567-5787 or email willowtree@netbistro.com

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• A valid inter-provincial certiÀcate • An ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans and schematics • A commitment to work safely • Flexibility for day, afternoon, g/y and weekend shifts.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639

BUS MECHANIC TQ (10 MONTH)

LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation Department HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide mechanical services, repairs and maintains school buses and District vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

KNOWLEDGE • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Valid B.C. Trades CertiƂcation in Commercial Vehicle Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic • Propane CertiƂcation and Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiƂcation • Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract EXPERIENCE • Experience gained through Trades QualiƂcation apprenticeship program inclusive of three years industry related experience • Basic welding experience • WHMIS CertiƂcate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES • Thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools & equipment of the trade • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions • Understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards • Ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clariƂcation of information • Ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conƃicts • Basic ability to use computers

For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0

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PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS The College is seeking quali qualiÀed part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses at the Vanderhoof campus. Courses include: • Inter-personal communication • Business writing • Computer skills – Microsoft Of OfÀce 2010 • Essential English • Essential Math • Life Skills • Employability Skills training

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District of Vanderhoof Notice of Public Hearing Take notice of proposed District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1137, 2014. Proposed Bylaw District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1137, 2014 is a statement of objectives and policies that guides decisions on planning and land use management within the District of Vanderhoof. A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act Section 890 for September 8th, 2014 at 5:15 pm in the District Council Chambers to hear from anyone who deems their interest to be affected by the proposed changes. Submissions at the Public Hearing may be in written or verbal form. Written submissions will be received at the District Office up to the time of the Public Hearing. The District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1137, 2014 is available for inspection at the District of Vanderhoof Office located at 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 pm). Dated at Vanderhoof BC, this 14th day of August 2014.

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Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer (or designate) at the Regional District Office, 37-3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, B.C., between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014, and during that period the nomination documents shall be received during regular office hours, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends. Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, mail, facsimile, or other delivery service. Originals of faxed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by Friday, October 17, 2014, or the nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Poole Farms Ltd. from Vanderhoof, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Omineca Region, for a Crown grant for agricultural-extensive purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located near Sob Lake and described as the Remainder of SE ¼ Section 36, Township 8, Range 4 Coast District and the SW ¼, District Lot 1093, Cariboo District. The Lands File for this application is 7409772. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Ryan Hall, Senior Land Officer, Omineca Region, FLNR, at 1044 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 5G4 or Ryan. Hall@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FLNR up to October 3, 2014. FLNR may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=46266 for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Omineca Region. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the land officer named above at 250 565-6430.

• Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • resident of the local community for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Nomination documents are available at the Regional District Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends, and may also be picked up from the Fort Fraser Post Office, 521 Highway 16 West, Fort Fraser, B.C. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:

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Swannell Drive Development, Phase 1

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Contract No. 10.01.1

Tenders for the “Swannell Drive Development, Phase 1” Contract will be received by the Owner’s Representative by email up to 14:00h, September 9, 2014, and will be opened at that place and time. The Contract work involves the construction of off-site works (Part A) and on-site works (Part B). Part A includes the supply and installation of 110m of roadwork and drainage, water distribution and sanitary sewer, and site regrading for a municipal roadway. Part A must be complete by November 15, 2014. Part B includes the supply and installation of site servicing and site regrading for a 15 lot private subdivision connecting to the municipal roadway. Contract(s) for Parts A and B may be awarded together, separately, or not at all at the sole discretion of the Owner. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Tender package. Tender documents are available in digital format on BC Bid, the BC Construction Association North BidCentral, or directly from the Owner’s Representative. Hard-copy documents in 11x17 format may be purchased directly from the Owner’s Representative on payment of a non-refundable amount of $100.00 plus GST. The Tender package references MMCD documents, which are available separately. Prospective tenderers are advised the Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond or certified cheque in the amount of 10% of the total Contract Price for Parts A and B, and the Contract security shall be a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of the Contract Price for the portion(s) of the Work awarded. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Owner’s Representative: Mr. Kris Kingston, P. Eng. Kingston & Associates Ltd. Box 609, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 Ph: (250) 847-0081 E-mail: kingston&associates@telus.net

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

Notice No. 3-1

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that a general election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to elect seven (7) Directors for a 4-year term commencing December, 2014 for the following Electoral Areas: One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “A” (Smithers Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer (or designate) at the Regional District Office, P.O. Box 820, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C., between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014, and during that period the nomination documents shall be received during regular office hours, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends. Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, mail, facsimile or other delivery service. Originals of faxed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014 or the nomination is deemed to be withdrawn. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS IS 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer 1-800-320-3339 or (250) 692-3195

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION

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A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Nomination documents are available at the Regional District Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends, and may also be picked up at the following Municipal Offices during regular business hours: • Town of Smithers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 • Village of Telkwa, 1415 Hankin Ave., Telkwa, B.C., V0J 2X0 • District of Houston, 3367 - 12th Street, Houston, B.C., V0J 1Z0 • Village of Granisle, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, B.C., V0J 1W0 • Village of Fraser Lake, 210 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, B.C., V0J 1S0 • District of Vanderhoof, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, B.C., V0J 3A0 • District of Fort St. James, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, B.C., V0J 1P0 **Nomination Papers will not be accepted at the Municipal Offices** FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer 1-800-320-3339 or (250) 692-3195

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, take the high road when you find yourself in the midst of a disagreement with a friend. It may be tempting to stick to your guns, but the disagreement is nothing too significant.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Much is going on, Taurus, and you have trouble zeroing in on a focal point. Unless you make a list of all you want to accomplish, you may get lost in the shuffle. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You sometimes change your moods on a whim, Gemini. But lately you have been more steadfast in your convictions. This behavior will continue for some time. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t make any rash moves in the next few days, Cancer. For whatever reason your common sense meter is a little off. You may want to run ideas past a trusted friend for a while. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, unless you try you will never be able to tell if something is within your capabilities. Do not be afraid to fail. It’s better than putting in no effort at all. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve this week. Don’t worry, as your willingness to share your emotions will endear you to others. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There are only so many hours in the day, Libra. You need to pick and choose your activities accordingly. You likely will not be able to squeeze everything in. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you want to get involved in something, then by all means give it your best shot. If it’s something foreign to you, let others take the reigns until you’re more comfortable.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 The friends you thought you could count on turn out to be the real deal, Capricorn. Just see what they have in store for you this week. You will be so surprised. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It is okay to have strong opinions, Aquarius. But respect the opinions of others who may disagree with your point of view. Learn how to walk away from pointless situations. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s more to the story than meets the eye, Pisces. Quick judgement may land you in hot water. Wait for the dust to settle. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 31 Richard Gere, Actor (65) SEPTEMBER 1 Barry Gibb, Singer (68) SEPTEMBER 2 Keanu Reeves, Actor (50) SEPTEMBER 3 James Neal, Athlete (27) SEPTEMBER 4 Wes Bentley, Actor (36) SEPTEMBER 5 Arnel Pineda, Singer (47) SEPTEMBER 6 Jane Curtin, Actress (66)

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