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Teachers on strike and their supporters wave to passing motorists along Highway 16 in Smithers during a rally Friday. The gathering coincided with an offer by the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation to go back to work if the province agreed to binding arbitration, an offer the province soon declined. Read more about the strike and its effects, as well as things to keep kids busy on pg. A19-21. Chris Gareau photo
Strike enters its second week By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News
B.C. students are into their second week of extended holidays after an offer by the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation to enter into binding arbitration was turned down by the province on the weekend. Teachers and their supporters waved to
passing motorists on Highway 16 in Smithers at a rally Friday afternoon. “The biggest frustration for teachers is that the Liberal government refuses to bargain class size and composition, which is our big concern. They put obstacles in our way to divide our membership and to divert attention from that big issue,” said Bulkley Valley Teachers’
Union president Ilona Weiss at the rally. The federation had been calling on premier and former education minister Christy Clark to get involved in the negotiations. Weiss was not happy with what she finally heard from the premier last week. “I listened to it out on the picket line with several of my members, and there were a lot of untruths
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fighting this battle for 12 years we received three days of strike pay since June. So we’re doing this purely on a voluntary basis. We are not receiving any money and we have basically given up our paycheque to save public education. That’s what we feel like we’re doing right now,” said Weiss. “We feel it’s in trouble.” See STRIKE on A2
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From STRIKE on A1 Houston teacher Ann Harness came out to the rally Friday. She said she is feeling the pinch of not having that regular pay, but is luckier than many who do not have a spouse with a job outside of public teaching. Speaking with The Interior News beside the honking traffic driving by on Highway 16, Harness said support from the community was very important to the
teachers who believe they are fighting for the right reasons. “You may get an EA (education assistant) for the IEP (individualized education program) student, but often you don’t. They just have this paper and you don’t get all that much support,” said Harness, who encouraged people to pressure their MLAs. While teachers are still on the picket lines and the province is refusing to budge, some public high
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The Smithers Feed Store is helping out the animals from Houston that were seized by the BC SPCA last Thursday. Co-owner of the store Doug Veenstra said people can come in and buy some food for the animals and they’ll make sure it gets to them. “We are a convenient spot for people who have livestock, for people who get it (animal welfare), for those who are tied to livestock,” he said. The BC SPCA took 53 animals, including 18 horses, 18 large and smallbreed dogs, 15 birds and two cats from a rural property east of Houston. Numerous fish kept in filthy conditions were also removed. Marcie Moriarty,
chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA, said the horses were kept in unclean and substandard conditions. Many were underweight and several had overgrown hooves and suspected parasites. She also said most of the animals had no water or food. “This was an individual we have dealt with before,” said BC SPCA spokesperson Lorie Chortyk. “This is a property that has been of concern. We always want to give people an opportunity to rectify situations but if not, we remove the animals for their own safety.” The dogs, which included a number of German shepherds, poodle crosses, two Chinese crested dogs, a Newfoundland cross, a pit bull,
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6x6 Auction: an art show for all
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The 6x6 Auction is Smithers Art Gallery exhibit and fundraiser meant to showcase the talents of artists at all levels and ages. It is a community showcase for those who have yet to pick up a brush and for the more experienced who want to show off their mastery or take the opportunity to try something different. “It’s totally wide open, and that’s kind of the point. We say use any medium, any style,” said gallery manager Caroline Bastable. Six inch by six inch wood panels both treated and untreated are available to use at the gallery, but Bastable insists that should not limit the
scope of the piece. “You can make your own out of any material. So really the only criteria is the finished piece must match six inches by six inches. That’s kind of the fun thing: that’s the only unifying thing about all of the pieces,” said Bastable. Even that unifying dimension has ways to get around it. “Some people choose to put two together and create one picture across two, and they would be hung very close side by side — or even four together. So you can combine them if you find it difficult to work on such a small area,” explained Bastable. The last 6x6 Auction was in 2012 when over 300 panels were submitted. The plan is to now hold
Smithers Art Gallery manager Caroline Bastable shows off some of the artwork going into this year’s 6x6 Auction.
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the auction every other year. This year’s show has an added twist of flavour. “We thought we’d
add a theme, so the theme is song titles. That’s just to help give people some inspiration and a bit
of an anchor when they start to think about what they want to create. If somebody already has an idea
in their head of what they want to do and it didn’t start with a song title, well, with a little bit of Googling they can find a song title to fit,” laughed Bastable. The gallery is holding workshops to acquaint people at all levels with the brush and some techniques. They run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 5. Exact dates and times will be posted on the gallery website at smithersart.org. Some creations from the first two shows include wood carvings, fabric and clay in place of wood tiles, and a series of tiles with a fishing theme with pebbles stuck on and all connected by fishing line. “It’s amazing what people come up with. The creativity
in this community is always outstanding. I love seeing what people come up with,” exclaimed Bastable. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 15. The artwork will be on display from Oct. 21 to 24. Final bidding on the evening of Oct. 24 takes place during a wine and cheese reception. Ideas on themes for the next auction are already being taken. The idea for the auction came from the gallery board as a way to engage the community while at the same time raising funds for the nonprofit institution. “We won’t consider doing things that don’t have a community engagement element to them. It’s part of why we’re here,” said Bastable.
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car to a jail set up by to enjoy something the Bulkley Valley all kids should. Credit Union. “I’m very Prisoners were not committed to “People suffer allowed out of the jail the cause,” said more than that when until the bail set for McCreesh when they have cancer.” them was reached. asked why she did it. That is the The 900 km trip The constable is explanation Bulkley across B.C. starting so committed, she Valley District Friday will be all is actually cutting Hospital support pedal powered for the off her long red hair services manager participants of the to donate to cancer Rohitha Fernando ride. sufferers. gives when he talks “It’s to build McCreesh and about the long awareness and the ride Fernando will be journey from Prince promotes a healthy rolling through George to Prince lifestyle,” explained Smithers and Rupert he is taking Fernando. making a meet and over a week starting Over 100 people greet at Canadian Sept. 12. are taking part in the Tire on their way to Fernando spoke of ride that goes rain Prince Rupert. the journey he will be or shine to fundraise McCreesh Bulkley Valley Union July 2007 taking with Smithers moneyCredit to support pointed to an EPS Logos to be supplied RCMP Cst. Jennifer pediatric cancerto Newspapers inspiring young McCreesh at Friday’s patients. cancer survivor who Pantone colours: 287 beBlue Jail and Bail cancer McCreesh said Pantone this will on the trip. 356Noah Green care fundraiser in is her fifth year in Pantone a Stolte, 139went Harvest Smithers. row taking part inPantone the 13, through The Jail and event. chemotherapy and Bail had surprised The money raised was just cleared members of the goes towards Camp by doctors after community snatched Good Times in Maple receiving his last from their workplaces Ridge, a place for treatment nine weeks Smithers Cst. Jennifer McCreesh and Northern Health’s Rohitha Fernando keep an eye on their prisoners at Friday’s Jail and Bail cancer fundraiser. and brought by squad children with cancer ago. Smithers/Interior News
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he Board of Directors of BC School Sports (BCSS) recognizes and respects the position of teachers during the current labour dispute with government. BCSS views extra-curricular activities including coaching as voluntary and will respect the decisions that teacher coaches, volunteers, schools and school districts will make on their involvement with school sports. We represent member schools and advocate for student-athletes and their participation. As long as there are schools and school districts with volunteers willing to support studentathletes and facilitate the leagues, zones and provincials, our athletic programs will continue. At this point, we are going to proceed with the planned fall zone and championships schedule for the students, coaches and volunteers involved in football, volleyball, boys soccer, field hockey, aquatics and cross country. BCSS will continue to monitor this situation and consult with the sports commissions and school districts as we move forward. As B.C. public schools remain in a strike position, it is mandatory that all teams have permission from their school and school district to participate in competition. Also, please ensure that all participation of school teams follow district policy. All BCSS rules and regulations still apply including the need for school teams to only compete against approved school teams. BCSS is a voluntary non-profit society and charity with a membership of 425 schools and has served the athletes and volunteer coaches in our province for over 44 years. BCSS’ mission is to provide governance for inter-school competition, encourage student participation in extra-curricular athletics and assist schools in the development and delivery of those programs. The BCSS is independent from government and B.C. School Boards. The BCSS board of directors relies upon the dedication, commitment and efforts of over 20,000 volunteers to run inter-school athletic programs for the 19 sport commissions that conclude with the 162 zone playoffs and 53 provincial championships. - BC School Sports
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ecycling is not just for containers from food items and other products that are in the kitchen. Recycling is for all the rooms in your house. There are many opportunities for recycling and reducing waste throughout your entire house. These forgotten recycling areas, when combined, can make up a large volume of waste resources that should be diverted from the landfill. The curbside recycling program (and now the public drop off depot) accepts packaging and containers from items such as windshield washer fluid, aerosol cleaning products, and car care products
(excluding oil and antifreeze). There are so many items encompassed by the MMBC recycling program, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with the information. Please, contact me with any questions. I would recommend setting up a bin or box for recycling in rooms other than the kitchen — the office space, craft area, shed/ garage, and even the bathroom. For instance, in the bathroom, there are floss packages, toilet paper roll cores, shampoo, conditioner and body wash bottles, and canisters, tubs and bottles from hair products. So many resources are being wasted from these
GUEST VIEW Alexie Stephens often forgotten spaces. When throwing items from these forgotten recycling areas away, we need to consider the consequences of our collective actions. It is not just one household throwing it away, it is many, and together the Town of Smithers has a lot of toilet paper roll cores,
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receipts and envelopes. Another forgotten recycling opportunity lies in the spaces that are filled with disregarded items We all enjoy purging closets, cupboards, drawers, and fridges — cleaning out and discarding items that we no longer use or want. However, it is important to recycle and dispose of these purged items appropriately. Empty out containers and packaging, and place in the recycling bin. Bring reusable items to a charity shop. Take batteries and light bulbs to the appropriate depot (to find your nearest depot call the BC Recycling Hotline: 1-800-667-4321). Bring leftover and
expired medications to the pharmacy. There are literally recycling solutions to nearly every waste problem we can think of, residents would be surprised by the amount of items included in provincial product stewardship programs. We need to remember that each little action has an impact and makes a difference. Reducing waste is everyone’s job; we need to think about what kind of planet we want to leave for future generations. Alexie Stephens Town of Smithers Community Recycling Liaison/Educator
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L ETTERS Grateful for such a supportive community Editor: I am so grateful. Grateful that I have such a loving caring wife. That I live where there is offered such a group of compassionate and knowledgeable medical professionals. That my family and friends show me such kindness and humour. That the people that I work with and the company we work for are understanding, accommodating and committed to one another’s well being. I do not doubt for a moment that the positive outcome of my recent surgery is due to all these people in my life. I am so happy that there is the level of caring in our part of the world. There are not adequate words to convey my thanks for all the care and kindness that has been shown to me... but thanks is what I sincerely give. Grant Harris Publisher, Interior News
Premier’s words and actions don’t match Editor: Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. Premier Christy Clark is not in the corner of working people in this province. More and more it is apparent she knows what to say, then does what she wants. She says that our commonly held natural resources in B.C., like natural gas, will be used to create jobs for people in the North, yet she signs an agreement with China to facilitate temporary foreign workers for prospective LNG-related projects in our own backyard. She says that worker safety is a priority of hers, while mill workers die and are seriously injured in dust-fuelled explosions at sawmills in Burns Lake and Prince George. And yet a year and half after those tragic incidents, 42 per cent of 144 mills inspected failed to comply
that the government has unlawfully removed this language is a direct threat to democracy. When a government can just choose to ignore the law and then not follow the ruling of a supreme court judge they are in danger of becoming a dictatorship. I implore everyone to call on the government to follow the law, reinstate class size and composition limits. Then see how fast this strike will be settled, and our kids will be back to school. Mandi Ayers Smithers, B.C.
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with WorkSafe BC dust clean up rules. Reinstate class She attended one of the most prestisize and gious universities composition in the world — the Sorbonne in Paris — but manages to Editor: drop her g’s when I am writing Letters to the editor policy speaking to certain in support of the Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone crowds in an effort teachers as they number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be to be ‘one of you’, continue their permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@ as witnessed on her strike. My children interior-news.com. belated photo-op have been blessed visit to Likely in with some wonderwake of the massive tailclassroom size and comabout classroom condiful teachers that have done ings pond breech. position from teachers tions for learning. a great job educating them And she says she bargaining and now she is We need a premier and helping them become believes in the public facing the consequences. who doesn’t just focus the young women they are education system in B.C. So much for the ideal of on what to say at the today. while sending her child to collective bargaining as a moment for political I believe it is the people an exclusive private school mainstay of democracy in advantage, but someone teaching our children that where tuition is more than Canada and B.C. Subsewho is interested in govare in the best position $20,000 a year. Her choice quent court cases brought erning to create a better to tell us how to provide of course, but it certainly by the B.C. Teachers’ Fed- society for all, especially a good learning environmakes a statement about eration resulted in a B.C. when it comes to such an ment. I am frustrated that her commitment to public Supreme Court decision important issue as our the media is focusing on education. not once, but twice, that kid’s education. Schoolthe demands of the teachWhich brings us to the the move by then educaage children of working ers rather than the actions latest situation between tion minister Clark was people in this province of the provincial governher B.C. Liberal governillegal. Now as premier she should be in the publicly- ment. The elimination by ment and teachers in this wants to water down that funded classrooms now. the provincial government province. court ruling in her settleIt’s time to forget the of class size and composi You reap what you ment offers with striking posturing, premier, and tion language that had sow. Premier Clark as teachers. Doesn’t sound put kids first. previously been negotieducation minister in to me like someone who ated by the teachers has 2002 tore up contracts wants to get kids back in Doug Donaldson brought us to this unforMLA for Stikine tunate impasse. The fact and unilaterally removed classrooms or is concerned
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Editor: I have a beef to share. Too many people are inaccurately using the term “acute toxicity” when talking about Polley Lake. Not only is their use of the term inaccurate, it’s also recklessly misleading. Acute toxicity results from a single or short exposure to a poisonous substance which then causes severe biological harm or even death. An example of acute toxicity would be a lethal dose of common alcohol, aka “booze”. At Polley Lake there is an “elevated” level of substances, not “acute toxicity”. A suitable analogy would be a hangover from having consumed too much alcohol. As everyone knows, a hangover is painful but can be remedied, or remediated, if the source of the contaminant (alcohol) is removed or stopped, allowing the body to recover naturally. So, Polley Lake is not dead, folks! It just has a hangover. Let’s stop saying it’s dead, let nature take its course, and let Polley Lake get over this hangover while we figure out how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Jessica Marte Burnaby, BC
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MP Nathan Cullen nominated to run in next election
NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Smithers and School District No. 54, Trustees Zone 2 (Smithers/Glentanna/Driftwood) that nomination for the offices of:
One (1) Mayor for the Town of Smithers Six (6) Councillors for the Town of Smithers Three (3) School Trustees for Zone 2 (Smithers/Glentanna/Driftwood) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer, at the Town of Smithers Municipal Hall (1027 Aldous Street) from 9:00 a.m., September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m., October 10, 2014, excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends. Nomination documents are available at the Town of Smithers Municipal Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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: • 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; • 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. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting (250-847-1600): Susan Bassett, Chief Election Officer First Issue: September 10, 2014 Second Issue: September 17, 2014
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen hosts an evening of beer tasting Saturday at the Old Church in Smithers. Cullen accepted the nomination to run in the next federal election. Chris Gareau photo
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It was apt that SkeenaBulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen held a beer tasting Saturday night. NDP members toasted to the Smithereen’s nomination as the party’s candidate to run again in the next federal election. There was no surprise in the nomination of the Official Opposition’s finance critic. Cullen was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 and has been re-elected in the three elections since, winning with 55 per cent of the vote in 2011. The next election is expected next year, with the election law that has a history of not being followed scheduling it for fall 2015. That means the new riding association
president elected Saturday has a lot of work to do as
Pat Moss Riding Association Pres. the parties gear up for a trip to the polls. Pat Moss, an
active member in the environmental community with the Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research, said as president she would be working with Cullen to keep the NDP faithful ready in a geographically huge riding. “It’s important to not take [Cullen’s re-election] for granted,” said Moss, a Bulkley Valley resident. “Once you start thinking that way, people don’t vote and you lose someone.” Moss said Cullen’s popularity may ironically be his weakness. “It can be a challenge to get people out to work on the campaign and vote. When it’s close, people feel more that every vote counts,” said Cullen, pointing to the last provincial election that had the Liberals well behind in opinion polls before the vote.
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I know that every little bit of help counts,” said bursary recipient Terra Nord. Terra is completing her second year at the Terrace campus of Northwest Community College where she is pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Environmental Geoscience. Her goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science and eventually a career in environmental sciences. “Northern Gateway is pleased to be able to provide this money to these deserving students. The submissions we received were incredibly personal and moving,” said Catherine Pennington, Senior
Manager, Northern Gateway Community Benefits and Sustainability. “We initially budgeted for six bursaries, but after reading these compelling applications we realized the need was greater than we expected. So we increased the amount to eight bursaries.” To date, Northern Gateway has supported skills training programs across northern B.C. that have helped more than 1,800 people get the essential skills and readiness training they need to study in fields including environmental monitoring and technology, marine services, and heavy equipment operation.
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GRANNIES RAGING AT PROVINCE Members of the Bulkley Valley Raging Grannies sing a tune about the rage they feel towards the province’s handling of the teachers’ strike. The Grannies were at a rally held by local teachers and their supporters along Highway 16 in Smithers.
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(Left to Right) Youth in the Get Outside with Nature and Art program. The program will kick off this Saturday in Smithers with four local youth organizing the festivities.
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Youth teach in new nature camp By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
A new nature camp is coming to the Town of Smithers this week with the aim of getting youth off the couch and outdoors. The Get Outside with Nature and Art program will be held at Riverside Recreational Park this weekend and will include an afternoon of art activities, games, a scavenger hunt and snacks. Unlike most summer camps that are run by adults, this program is run and organized entirely by local youth. Jack Tran, one of the four youth
organizers, said that most youth are spending too much time inside instead of being outdoors with nature and being physically active. “These days, youth are mostly inside watching TV, playing video games, and using their computer or their phone,” said Tran. “The event aims to reconnect youth to the outdoors.” Other local organizers include Saymon Loki, Noel Kossman, and Isabelle Chapman. With the unique idea of youth helping youth, they are expecting roughly 15 to 30 students to sign up for the program. The program is suitable for people between the ages of eight to
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many youth-organized events and projects happening throughout the province this summer. “It is a collaborative, youth-led project that seeks to strengthen youth’s attachments to B.C.’s natural heritage and wilderness, and aims to create a network of young natural leaders across the province,” said a press release. Get Outside B.C. is organized by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, B.C. chapter, BC Parks, Mountain Equipment Co-operative and the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada.
The Easter Seal House provides a comfortable place to stay for families travelling for medical treatment or diagnosis. Easter Seal House helps both families and individual patients through difficult times by providing a sanctuary referred to as “home away from home.” At Easter Seal House, families experience genuine warmth and caring during their stay, enabling families to focus on the care of their child. Easter Seal House in located in: Easter Seal House Vancouver 1-800-818-3666 Easter Seal Victoria 1-877-718-3388
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Alpine skier sets sights on Special Olympics By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
Luke Smith is fearless on the ski hill. “It’s good. You can go fast, [there’s a lot of] speed. I just hope I can win the next competition this year and hope I can do it again next year,” said Smith. Over the years, the 19-year-old Smithers resident has transformed his love for alpine skiing into an intense passion, training on the slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain. Most recently, he has set his sights on competing in the Special Olympics. Last year, Luke made the Special Olympics regional team, but is aiming to make the provincial team this winter. Tryouts are at Big White in Kelowna and if he makes the team, Smith could also be on his way to compete with the national team. “Once the season is on he’s pretty focused,” said his father Rod. “Luke’s very competitive. Even when he
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Nineteen-year-old Luke Smith is hoping to make the provincial Special Olympics team this winter.
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was younger, he didn’t even like you if you walked in front of him. He had to be in front of everyone.” Luke began skiing when he was just two years old. Since then, he has developed into a confident and powerful alpine skier. Eric Person coached Luke last year and will continue coaching him this season as well. He said Luke isn’t afraid of anything on the slopes. “He’s fearless, he loves speed. The focus now is to get on to the provincial team to go to nationals
and that will be next year,” said Person. “It’s just about putting on miles, lots of miles now.” With snow set to hit the mountain in a few months, Luke will soon be in full swing, practising throughout the week by himself and with the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club in preparation for tryouts. “I go to the gym once a week throughout the winter months, I take two months off for the summer and a few days off for Christmas time and I just keep going,” said Luke.
Question and Answer with the Bulkley Valley Teacher’s Union Thank you for the questions we have heard regarding the province wide teacher strike. Below are answers to some of the reoccurring themes. #1. What is “Class Size and Composition”? Class Size – the actual number of students assigned to a class. For example: a) Primary classes have fewer students to ensure that each student has more one to one time with the teacher, b) Shop classes or science labs need fewer students for safety reasons. Class Composition – the range of learning needs within the class. Students vary in age, learning readiness, learning needs and abilities. This includes students who are gifted, average, struggling, and ministry identified special needs. In some cases the class composition does not provide students with a successful learning environment. BC teachers took 0% salary increases in the late 1990’s to secure Class Size and Composition limits. In 2002, the government illegally removed the Class Size and Composition limits. The BCTF has since won two court cases which state that Class Size and Composition limits need to be restored. #2. BC Teacher’s Salary? Teacher salary is based on years of education and years of teaching experience Average starting salary $48,000 Average maximum salary for senior teacher $74,000 #3. Why did teachers vote for a strike? Teachers are standing up for: a. Public Education b. Learning conditions for students c. Worker’s rights to bargain a contract that is honoured by the employer d. Fair Wages
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Luke may be fearless skiing down hills, but he said he draws inspiration from his older brother Jamie. “His brother played hockey at a fairly high level. We were always talking to him about dedication and this opportunity came along for alpine skiing for the Special Olympics,” said Rod. “He decided he would like to try and see where it would take him. A lot of it had to do with his brother who was competitive.” Luke is one of 25 local athletes who will begin training for the Special Olympics in Austria in 2017. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the organization is holding a dinner and silent auction at Pioneer Place to raise money for sporting opportunities for local athletes hoping to make it to the Games. Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds from the silent auction will stay within the community. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Donna Smith at 250-8479004.
Local rower competes in Amsterdam By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
A Smithers woman has returned home from an international rowing competition in Amsterdam. Antje von Seydlitz finished in sixth place with the Canadian National Women’s Rowing Team at the 2014 World Championships from Aug. 24 to 31. “Initially, it was a bit of a disappointment because we came second last year, but the competition was much tougher and everyone had gotten faster compared to last year. There was more depth across the whole field. All in all, top six was not too bad,” said von Seydlitz, noting that she also raced in the world championships last year in Korea.
Von Seydlitz was part of the women’s quadruple scull boat class along with fellow Canadian rowers Emily Cameron, Katharine Goodfellow and Carling Zeeman. The team finished their two kilometre race in 6:16. For von Seydlitz and the team, the challenge was overcoming the weather. “The racing was pretty tricky because of the course, there was a lot of wind and just the way the course was placed, it results in a lane advantage,” she said. “It’s an outdoor sport and weather isn’t something you can control and it was unfortunate, but I think if we were in a better lane we could have definitely been on the podium.” See SEYDLITZ on A13
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New underpass makes hill more safe
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The local ski club has made an area on Hudson Bay Mountain safer by adding a concrete underpass just in time for the upcoming season. The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club recently completed the construction of a $65,000 cross-country ski underpass beneath a portion of Hudson Bay Mountain Road, which they hope will prevent future accidents. The underpass, which took roughly a year to complete, is very similar to the one in Telkwa and the total excavated area is roughly 80 by 30 metres. For years, the area
has generated some concern from skiers trying to safely cross the road to get to the trails on the lower half of the mountain. “Members decided about a year ago that we needed to do something about the road crossing where skiers and their dogs cross the main road that leads to the ski hill to get access to the lower side trails,” said Stephen Howard, project manager with the club. “We know of two dogs who were killed on that stretch. Quite often people bring their small children and so you can see the combination of dogs, small children, traffic going very fast, downhill skiers headed for the ski hill and industrial traffic.” The addition will not only make it safer
Stephen Howard with the completed underpass beneath Hudson Bay Mountain Road. It will be ready for use this winter.
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for people crossing the road and provide better access to the trails on the lower side of the mountain, but will also make the
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annual club marathon and other events more safe as well. “In the past, the ministry didn’t want racers crossing the
road,” said Howard. “This allows us to create a new marathon route which is accessible to virtually everybody.”
Howard said the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was incredibly supportive of the project, which is why it only took a year to generate funding from people and complete. Most of the $65,000 came from club money, Wetzin’Kwa Community Forest Corp., and most recently, $7,000 in funding from Northern Development. “The program is looking to support recreation infrastructure in communities just like this facility in Smithers. The idea of putting this underpass in, not only allows them to service more people, but it’s also safer than the existing situation that’s there,”
said Dean Mckinley, director of economic development with Northern Development. “It’s going to make it safer and accessible for school groups that come up in the winter because they’ll be able to use that [underpass] and it could really help to drive tourism in Smithers.” For now, the club will wait to see how people will respond to the changes in the winter. But Howard is convinced they will receive mostly positive feedback from the community. “We got very positive responses even when we were looking for donations, everyone really recognized the need, it was an easy project to get funding for,” said Howard.
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Antje von Seydlitz and the women’s quadruple scull team race for the finish line in Amsterdam in August.
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that, but I needed something to fill that void in my life,” she said. “I just loved it, I had a really fun coach the first year.” It wasn’t until 2009 when she attended the Canada Summer Games that she decided to try rowing on an international level. “That’s the point where I thought, man, I really want to do this and take this internationally,” she said. “It was kind of like a mini Olympics, they had athletes and their athlete village. It was a pretty phenomenal
experience.” Since then she has rowed her way around the world with the Canadian team, travelling to Korea and Switzerland, among other countries. John Keogh, the women’s performance director during the competition, said von Seydlitz displays a talent that not many athletes have. “She’s got a real talent in her ability to feel the rowing boat and feel the water and not many athletes have that. She also has an ability to be very consistent in her stroke
set,” said Keogh. “She’s quite a tough athlete, which is good for what we do,.” For the young rower, it’s about seeing her actions pay off. “It’s one of the first things that I found I put a lot of work into and the work that I put in, I could see the results,” she said. “If you have good work ethic, you see that payoff. It’s so rewarding and you just want to keep going and see how fast you can go.” Up next is a winter of intense training at the national rowing facilities in London, Ontario and the Pan Am Games in Toronto next year. But in the following years, von Seydlitz hopes to race on a much larger stage. “Next fall the world championships will mark the start of Olympic qualification. That will be nerve-racking, but exciting,” she said. “If we do well enough, the women’s quad will be qualified for the Olympics and that will be the next big step.”
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Motor club creating space for MVs By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
A group of people are trying to create a space in Smithers where motorized vehicles can ride legally without disturbing hikers. The Intensive Motorized Association was created by Eugene Bekar and two other people with the hopes of preserving nature in the backcountry. “It’s about trying to preserve the wetlands up in the higher areas. People have been going up there for years tearing it up with quads and people have complained, but nothing has ever really been done, other than
a few studies and signs have been put up, but the result is that most have been torn down,” said Bekar. The trio has been in contact with
for quad riders. There is a similar space in Calgary that Bekar hopes they can use as a guide. As of right now, the space would just
“It’s about trying to preserve the wetlands,” -Eugene Bekar Founder of the Intensive Motorized Association
Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. and are looking for suitable areas for motorized vehicles, such as motocross bikes and quads, to ride around legally in the backcountry. The ideal space will provide opportunities to create mud bogs and have hill climbing
be used recreationally, but Bekar said he hopes it could potentially grow into a tourist destination. “This would be good for tourists or has a great potential,” he said. Dan Rebbetoy, with the Bulkley Valley Quad Riders Club, said they already have
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Management Plan for the Bulkley Valley that outlines where certain motorized vehicles can ride. Bekar said they are close to finding an area suitable for the job, but the project is still a long way off. “It’s a long process, he said. “We hope to get a fairly large area where they can go hill climbing and some scenic tours, and within that same area will be mud pits.” The association hosts meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the Hudson Bay Lodge.
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Front Row: Kevin Jones (Assistant Coach), Breyer Moyle, Brayden Hooper, Casey Flynn, Sierra Jones, Ella Armstrong, Logan Boyd, Liam Rompf, Benjamin Erven Missing from photo: Phoenix Morrison, Ayden Jankowski, Eryn Wilkins, Michelle Iacobucci (Coach)
U-8 Team 1
U-6 Team 6
Front Row: Vanessa Mueller (Assistant Coach), Oliver Franklin Yaeva Nelligan, Riley Arnot, Hannah Booth, Olivia Jaarsma, Ashton Simpson, Billie Flint, Marek Delege, Michael Nelligan (Coach) Missing from photo: Jenn Walsh (Assistant Coach), Max Levenson, Adrian Wickham, Grace Walsh
U-8 Team 4
Back Row: Zane Stokes-DeYoung, Finley Gagnon, Keeley Moyle, Savannah Ambrose, Colby Werk, Front Row: Jen Moyle (Assistant Coach), Daniel Coldwell, Reuben Bruintjes, Jared Fort, Toan Krauskopf, Liam Blair-Murphy Missing: Trevor Bruintjes(Coach), Stefan Poirier, Jaden Apperloo
Back Row: Kegan Jones, Carson Brookes, Ari Rath-Lenne, Caleb McEwen Front Row: Alyssa McLean, Mephis Ruston, Michael Duusna-Reid Samantha Love Missing: Benjamin Glanz, Tasheena MacNamara. Brody Ehrich, Ava Wimbush, Coaches: Shirley White & Mark Love
U-8 Team 6
U-8 Team 5
Back Row: Jonas Onderwater, Chloe Collingwood, Allen Millar, Aidan Flint, Charles Newman Front Row: Natalie Newman (Coach), Laurel Witt, Malakai Day, Matthew Knol, Tristen Chaplin, Jayson Chaplin (Coach) Missing: Halle Martin, Alec Labrecque
Back Row: Cormac Hickish (Asst Coach), Corbin Munn, Dylan Hickish, Lachlan Beere, Sasha Fleury, Kaylee Johnson, Elliette Pederson, Jordan Parker, Jesse Wimbush, Jane Currah, Stefan Grasmeyer Missing from photo: Mark Beere (Coach), Olivia Jaarsma, Gavin Rice
U-8 Team 3
U-8 Team 2
Back Row: Quinn de Steiger, Elias Joseph, Jules Tersago, David Loki Kaiden Beck, Josef Jakubec Front Row: Steve Page Coach, Sofia Jakubec, Sophia Haehner, Cedar Page, Nolan Beck, Riley Pederson, Trenton Widen, Scott Beck Coach Missing: Payton Oulton
Back Row: Aly Garland (Coach), Ellia Garland, Adison Labonte, Mckenzie Joseph, Damien Lowry, Mckenna Miller, Liam Turner, Carrie Collingwood (Coach) Front Row: Nicholas Gagnon, Logan Labonte, Luca Willie, Angelo Loki Mischa Angar
Back Row: Kelcie Blackburn, Thomas Beere, Eric Malbeuf, Callum Turner, Catherine De Gisi, Finlay Johns, Sarah Puentes (Coach) Front Row: Stacy Dupuis (Coach), Maddie Bachrach, Quinten Remillard Hayden Gillis, Ashton Wille, Finlay Reed, Owen Puentes, Ella Currah Michelle Larstone (Coach)
Back Row: Ben Yuen, Sam Bandstra, Oliver Doucette, Ryan Bandstra Orion Dool, Cara Conlon Front Row: Gwen Mitchell, Anna Bandstra, Kirsten Grasmeyer, Leif Fielding, Malachi Ganes, Sean Mitchell (Coach) Missing from photo: Wyatt Mowatt, Kaleb Roy, Andrea Mowatt (Asst Coach)
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2014 Youth Soccer Teams U-10 Team 1
Back Row: Colin Bateman, Keith Bird, Kayley Stevens, Lulu Dykens Malcolm McAulay, Tess Wellington, Matthias Haehner, Maddex Pottinger Front Row: Xavier Balczer, Jesse McLean, Aimee Motz, Liam Bateman, Spencer Bird, Charlie Cailleaux, Dawson Unruh
U-10 Team 4
Back Row: Naomi Onderwater, Ethan Grasmeyer, Matthew Groot, Jacob Bandstra, Paul Jada, Matthew Tucker, Cameron Stevens (Asst Coach) Front Row: Craig Penninga, Jenna Chandler, Tana Hanchard, James Baxter, Olivia Penninga, Cameron Stevens Missing from photo: Zachary Apperloo, Steffen Apperloo (Coach)
U-12 Team 1
Back Row: Dave Tucker (Coach), Grace Tucker, Jesse Monn-Djasngar, Ben Bandstra, Michael Damien, Marcus MacDonald, Jessica Nelson Klara Moon, Gondar Monn-Djasngar (Coach) Front Row: Aidan DeHoog, Tyrel Horton, Daniel Lecourt, Marco Bussman, Shaylee Bazil, Jacob deGroot, Morgan Fort
U-12 Team 4
Back Row: Carey Ma (Asst. Coach), Johna Ma, Samira Schell, Tara Kerr Mike Schell, Logan Johnson, Dean Bouvier (Coach), Dylan Schibli Front Row: Noah Remillard, Zach Bouvier, Petra Martins, Lauren Clausen, Russel Barendregt, Ethan Bisschop Missing from photo: Layne Hooper
Wishing all players a safe and fun season!
U-10 Team 2
Back Row: Graham Coldwell, Jake Frentz, Keenan Holland, Leo Strimbold, Dylon Jankowski, Jennifer Boone, Gondar Monn-Djasngar Front Row: Nathan Coldwell, Corbin Ehrlich, Jacob Hooker, Birch Page, Olivia Monn-Djasngar, Chloe Williston Missing from photo: Ryan Kindrat
U-10 Team 5
Back Row: Mili Shorter (coach), Noah Irvine, Mickelle Burns, Melissa Pesch, Jacob Maillot, Brady Lachance, Elke Pesch (Asst Coach) Front Row: Melisa Alvarado-Smith, Blair Kerr, Miquel Britton, Chad Shorter, Marcus Coles-Garcia, Lucas Hooker, Jack Varga Missing from photo: Thomas Glanz
U-12 Team 2
Back Row: Millie Shorter (Asst. Coach), Finn Rourke, Cole Frentz, Michael Orsetti, Sadie Little, Cara Brawdy, Trevor Brawdy (Coach) Front Row: Jason Cavallin, Theo Maillot, Kayley Pereira, Jimmy Rudkavitch, Jessie Tran, James Shorter, Anthony Alvarado-Smith, Karwyn Mitchell Missing from photo: Carmen Burns
U-12 Team 5
Back Row: Sophie Jennings, Gabriel Robichaud, Brenna Conlon, Dustin Berends, Bradley Nielsen, Kealan Irvine, Kieran Marshall, Keith Bird (Coach), Garrett Berends (Coach) Front Row: Madelyn West, Sarah Fillier, Tanner Mooth, Gregory Baxter Nathan Bird, Jaret Bradford, Matthias De Gisi Missing from photo: Dennis Conlon (Coach), Greg Marshall (Coach)
U-10 Team 3
Back Row: Cody Askew, Caitlyn Gillis, Darah Gillis, Ella Bachrach, Daniel Horton, Maxim Belanger, Andrew Oevering, Jacenta Joseph Front Row: Luke Knight, Kessie Delege, Nicolas Garcia, Sorren Brawdy Isaac Brawdy, Jacob Newman
U-10 Team 6
Back Row: Vic Mowatt (Coach), Kyle Trigiani, Gabby Erven, Owen Conlon, Sydney Barendregt, Adelle Neto, Scott Clarke-Doering Wendy Barendregt (Coach) Front Row: Owen Reed, Noah Mowatt, Isaac Moolman, Silas Larson Tosh Krauskopf, Mateo Mann
U-12 Team 3
Back Row: Jim Golder, Skyler Penninga, Cade Hick, Reuben Plug, Carson Golder, Logan Unruh, Jack Wellington, Enzo Chiaravolloti (Coach) Front Row: Brayden Parker, Matthew Veilleux, Sarah Blackburn, Asia VanDerHorst, Lucas Chiaravolloti, Logan Flint, Riley Bassett Missing from photo: Zaya Ansgar
U-12 Team 6
Back Row: Scott Powers (Assistant Coach), Casey Lesawich, Lee York (Assistant Coach), Bailey Mindel, Isabella Kossman, Adriana Scott, Rose Loki, Sally Bargh, Jillian Turko, Jared Lytle, Michael Nelligan (Coach) Hudson Olesiuk, Riley Bergen Front Row: Ivan Hanchard, Brayden Nelligan, Jaedynne Brooks Missing from Photo: Julie Powers (Assistant Coach)
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2014 Youth Soccer Teams U-14 Smithers 1
Back Row: Natasha Steehof (Head Coach), Colton Bradford, Jake Groot, Nigel Mortimer, Jesse Smids, Seamus Murphy, Jon Coish Helga Steenhof (Assistant coach) Front Row: Conner Stewart, Rachel Cuel, Tamiya Ness, Zoe Hallman, Nicole Perry, Laura Hamelin, Emily Horton, Lexa Steenhof, Saymon Loki (on the ground in front)
U-14 Smithers 4
Back Row: Lynnel Steinke (Coach), Jack McInnis, Jordon MonnDjasngar, Chantal Gammie, Taylor Barendregt, Faja Rudolph, Joshua Boone Front Row: Molly Moolman, Robin Hooper, Nathan Boone, Grant Hooper, JJ DeRooy, Trenton Gullacher, Dan Barendregt (Asst Coach) Missing from photo: Rory Finnegan
U-18 Team 1
Back Row: Rob Trampuh (Coach), Erik Tarasoff, Amanda Oevering, Cameron Goalder, Hannah Trampuh, Alexandra Periera, Rebecca Kingston, Matt Deveau, Derek Forbes, Rachel Giddings, Don Giddings (Coach) Front Row: Michael Kingston, Noel Kossman, Ethan Trampuh, Bodean Williams, Nick Stewart, Luke Windle, Bryce Deveau Missing from photo: Ethan McLellan, Kheylan Scott, Bodean Williams
U-18 Team 4
Back Row: Lorne Schmidt (Coach), Shawn Barendregt, Fraser Lowe, Maulbie Hutchinson, Ben Carrier, Seb Lowe, Darcy Delaney, Nick Beblow, Matt Cachia (Coach) Front Row: Megan Lowe, Danielle Irvine, Sonja Worsfold, Janay Ma, Anna Larden, Sydney Wilson Missing from photo: Jacob Cachia, Riley Coish, Josiah Cunningham, Dylan Delaney, Rhys Wilson
U-14 Smithers 2
Back Row: Jeff Foreman (Coach), Gabe Spence, Neve Foreman Keelor Powers, Andee Lariviere, Braelyn Beraducci, Ethan Tucker Angus Tweedi (Assistant Coach) Front Row: Naomi Fort, Ivan Hanchard, Haley Hanchard, Pyper Burns, Grace Tucker, Kyle Carter, Liam Tweedi
U-14 Smithers 3
Back Row: Cathy Doyle (Coach), Jean-Rene Lecourt , Aleigha YoungLowry, Wynona Creyke, Ian Penninga, Luke West, Claire Lesawich Front Row: Keelan Frocklage, Lauren Woroniuk, Josephina Kindrat Joseph Kindrat, Christopher Bandstra, Evan Doyle Missing from photo: Gareth Doyle (Coach), Bailey Hawkins, Eliyah Brawdy, Russel Borrett
U-14 Smithers 5
Back Row: Kathleen Morin-Loue (coach), Marco Buchner, Emma Bargh, Chantel Dewijn, Olivia Stanton, Teslin Weiland, River DeYoung, Josh Morin-Louie, Chris DeYoung(coach) Front Row: Dawsyn Remillard, Sarah Rourke, Leticia Plug, Justin Tarasoff, Cole Jennings, Graeme Neto, Cody Berends
U-18 Team 2
Back Row: Chris Steenhof (Coach), Kevin Fillier, Robert Hamelin, Brendan Moore, Matthew Fowler, Dylan Oud, Josue Bokongole, Justin Steenhof Front Row: Hannah Apperson, Mark Hamelin, Amy Fowler, Katie Bandstra, Ann Marie Bradford, Jeremy Saimoto, Jumoke Antoniak Missing from photo: Megan Borrett, Aaron Steenhof, Nate Steenhof
U-18 Team 5
Back Row: Dave Wilford (Asst Coach), Matthew Slaa, Tim Slaa, Clay Kiiskila, Jordan Wilford, Austin Ryan, Jakob Lindermeir, Manfred Bichlmaier (Coach) Front Row: Cody Askew, Skyler Recknell, Samantha Fallows, Grace Lemke, Tessa Mager, Tori Mager, Natalie Plug Missing from photo: Brandi Blevins, Mitch Turko, Will Kiiskila, Michael Wilford, Stefan Bichlmaier
U-18 Team 3
Back Row: Marlowe Haskins (Coach),Gabriel Price, Nadia Maskewich, Madison Lundberg, Brayden Karrer, Ben Kinkela, Matt Kapelari, Steve Hidber (Coach) Front Row: Justin Bergen, Aidan Watson, Jaydin Haskins, Jessica Kapelari, Robin Price, Jessie Hutchinson, Morgan Monkman, Keaghan Forster Missing from photo: Colin Forster, Caden Forster, Tim Harris, Tyana Kearney
U-18 Team 6
Back Row: Joanne Williams (Coach), Ryan Williams, Quintan Fraser, Angus Tweedie, Shawn Cote, Terry Fraser, Simon Kiiskila, Mikoda deBaat, Daniel Ewald, Keegan Zubek, Kathy Doyle (Coach) Front Row: Hamish Woods, Danielle Olson, Glyn Doyle, Taylor Foreman, Amalou Salabe, Nadine Kerr, Kate Woods, Dallas Olson Missing from photo: Hilary Harness
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C OMMUNITY Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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Scores of striking teachers and their supporters gather along Highway 16 in Smithers Friday after the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation proposal of binding arbitration with the province.
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Local daycares seeing increased enrolment during teachers’ strike By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
Some daycares in town are feeling the crunch with more kids joining after school programs, as parents scramble to find entertainment for their kids during the teachers’ strike. Jozie Mclean, manager of Discovery House on Alfred Avenue, said she has seen an increase in the number of kids in their after school program. “It changes from year to year. We had a huge influx last September, but we didn’t have anywhere near this many kids as we do this year,” said Mclean.
Currently, Discovery House has 16 school-age children in their after school program, which has also been extended to the full day. In previous years, the program only had 10 kids. According to Mclean, staffing levels have also been an issue. “Most of my staff are going to college, so my subs who work through the summer have to go back to their preschool programs. Staffing is really tricky,” she said. “We’re kind of flying by the seat of our pants right now. Luckily, the weather has been nice so we go outside and go to the park a lot.” Many employees have
also had to work overtime. “It’s difficult in the childcare world because it’s a stressful job, so working overtime you
Growing Together Playhouse, also on Alfred Avenue, said they haven’t seen a major increase in enrolment and that the
“We didn’t have anywhere near this many kids as we do this year,” -Jozie Mclean Manager of Discovery House
get really worn down by the end of the day,” said Mclean. But some daycares haven’t seen as many new kids as Discovery House. An employee with
two children who were supposed to return to school will continue to stay in the program until the strike ends. Independent schools in the area said they have
seen a slight increase in new students, but said it isn’t because of the strike. “Our enrolment numbers are steady from last year. The strike has had a negligible affect on enrolment,” said Chris Steenhof, principal of the Bulkley Valley Christian School. Steenhof said they have roughly 25 new students this year, adding that most students signed up before the strike began. He noted that international and exchange students, as well as students moving from out of town to attend the school are also included in those numbers. “We have new students
every year, that’s not new,” he said. St. Joseph’s Catholic School also said they haven’t seen an increase in enrolment. “Our philosophy is we don’t accept new registrations because of job action. After the job action is finished, if people want to come and inquire, then that’s fine,” said Rosemary McKenzie, principal of St. Joseph’s in a previous article in The Interior News. Despite the added challenges, Mclean said kids are ready to be in a classroom again. “The kids are really wanting to go back to school,” she said.
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C OMMUNITY
Smithers woman offering nature program from home
By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
A Smithers woman is taking learning in the classroom to the outdoors with a program that she will continue to run from her home as long as the teachers’ strike does. Rae-Lynn Varga, an early learning coordinator with School District 54, is running the Nurturing Nature program on her property where kids use natural materials to learn, explore and create projects. “It’s a lot of self discovery and exploration,” said Varga. “They’re 100 per cent in an outdoor environment. They’re using materials that are natural and they’re coming up with their own ideas of how to create things.” Kids go on nature walks where they can collect plants and examine bear prints, and explore the rock quarry, teepees and outdoor mud kitchen that Varga has set up for
Two kids play checkers in the Nurturing Nature program held at Rae-Lynn Varga’s property.
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them. “My goal is to create the environment, provide the materials and let them come up with their own way of using them,” she said. “It’s been pretty neat
to see how pieces of wood have been transformed into a work of art.” Varga ran the program in the summer for preschool children, but has continued the
program for 12 schoolaged kids once she learned the strike would continue. In the past few weeks, Varga said she has already seen an increase in parents
signing their kids up for the program. “I’ve had a waiting list since the strike started. I know that things are up in the air, but I just decided to keep going until I can get back to work. It’s also providing a service for families,” she said. “I wanted kids to have a place to go and for families to feel that they don’t have to worry about where their kids are at.” She added she has tried to adapt the program to incorporate some of the elements that kids would get in school, such as working in groups. “After two months of summer, families and children are ready for learning and to be in the classroom,” she said. “I wanted to make sure these children have that responsibility and selfregulation and all that’s important to maintaining that school life.” The program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $35 for the full day or $28 for four hours.
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Keeping kids busy during the strike 1. Kids Fitness Camp — offered at
Luna Fitness for kids between the ages of 6-10 years old. Cost: $36 for three hours, located at 3704 Alfred Ave. 2. Smithers Bowl — Kids bowl for free extended to Sept. 29 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (lanes permitting). 3. The Ark — offering an after school program that keeps kids busy with physical activities, academics and outdoor learning. Open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $36 a day. Pre-register by calling 250-846-9661. 4. Interior Stationary — buy math
and early learning workbooks for all ages. Cost: starting from $5.99.
Tutor provides tips to keep kids learning By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News
Now is a crucial time for learning in a child’s life, according to one local tutor. Rebecca Vandenberg offers private tutoring and said she has had quite a few clients and more in the works with the uncertainty of when school will begin. Vandenberg said it is time for parents to become creative and hands on with their children to keep them learning. She said some parents have picked up comprehensive curriculum workbooks for every grade level at the stationary store. But there are also a lot of hands on
strategies for parents. She suggests going to the library and picking up some books. “Reading is so important for your kids. Reading at home, they are increasing their general vocabulary, fluency, comprehension skills and working at developing the basic building blocks of reading,” she said. Or have your kids participate in writing the family grocery list and keep a journal to practise writing at home. Vandenberg also thinks it’s a good idea to take a visit to the local art gallery and talk about what you see to develop oral communication. Other ideas include picking up some
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math flashcards from the dollar store, baking to teach fractions, and having theme cooking nights to keep their social studies fresh. She said cook Mexican one night or Thai food and explore cultures and get kids to do research. She said it is important to keep your kids learning, especially now. “I know there have been studies already that most students lose two months of grade level equivalency in mathematic computation skills over the summer months. With already having that summer loss, I can’t imagine not knowing when the strike will end and having additional learning loss,” she said. “That is why I’m offering tutoring
because I think it is so important to keep their brains going. They have been out of school for three months now and it is time to get back to something more regular.” Ed Harrison, bachelor of education coordinator at UNBC in Terrace, said if the strike continues for much longer, the provincial government is going to have to re-evaluate its school curriculum to make sure kids don’t miss out on anything important. “Key concepts will need to be covered for the year, that’s critical, and to make sure they’re covered to such an extent that students over the long-run don’t miss something that’s important,” he said.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
C OMMUNITY
Teachers to vote on arbitration bid By Tom Fletcher Black Press
British Columbia Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker tells media Monday that teachers would vote Wednesday to take their dispute with the province to binding arbitration.
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Province eyes longer school year to offset strike By Jeff Nagel Black Press
Education Minister Peter Fassbender says the province may take extraordinary steps to ensure senior secondary students’ school year is not cut short by the teachers strike. That could mean adding days to the school calendar later in the year, he said, to ensure Grade 12 students in particular complete their courses and get all the marks they need. “Do you put it on the end of the year? Do you take it out of Spring Break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. “It’s going to depend on how long this drags out.
Whatever length of time it takes to get this settled, we will do everything we can to make sure the school year is kept whole for those students.” It’s unclear how the government would finance adding extra days of classes later when all of the $12 million per day in strike savings may be consumed by the province’s offer of $40-a-day payments to parents. “If they were accumulating the savings, that would be one thing – they would have a fund,” Vancouver School Board chair Patti Bacchus said. “But they’re giving away the budget right now to parents that would be otherwise available to pay for that.” As of Monday, 74 per
cent of parents of eligible public school children under 13 had signed up for the $40 payments, which are expected to be made as a lump sum after the strike ends. Other costs that the province continues to incur while schools are closed include salaries for school administration as well as support staff with other unions that are eligible to be compensated for pay lost for not crossing teacher picket lines. Support staff costs could hit $5 million a day once all their union locals ratify new contracts. Education ministry officials said school districts would be consulted on any potential changes to the school year to mitigate the strike.
B.C.’s striking teachers will vote Wednesday on the union’s proposal to take their longrunning dispute with the province to binding arbitration, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said Monday. The BCTF is willing to send not only its wage and benefit demands but its proposal for class size and special needs support to an independent arbitrator, Iker said. The BCTF wants $225 million a year to improve classroom conditions, spent only on new teachers, and the government has budgeted $75 million, some of which is paid to teaching assistants who belong to the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The B.C. government rejected arbitration on the
weekend after it was presented Friday by Iker, as the strike went into a second week of the new school year. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said he would not hand the budget implications of a union settlement over to a third party. Iker said results of the vote will be available Wednesday evening. A yes vote will give certainty to the union’s position and binding arbitration is the “easiest way” to get schools open again, he said. NDP leader John Horgan also called on the government Monday to make the “unprecedented” move to accept arbitration. Horgan said if the government is as secure in its belief its wage offer is fair, it should have no concern about the results. “We’re in uncharted territory, where we’ve had the longest strike in
B.C. history, and it’s time we put an end to it,” Horgan said. Asked if he would support raising taxes to pay for a new deal with the province’s 40,000 public school teachers, Horgan said the budget has contingency funds to cover unexpected costs. “If it was good enough for doctors, it should be good enough for teachers,” he said, referring to a 2002 arbitration that resulted in $400 million in increased doctor fees. NDP education critic Rob Fleming said an essential service ruling by the Labour Relations Board to reopen schools isn’t likely to offer a quick solution. The board views the fall strike as separate from the long teacher workto-rule campaign and two weeks of closed schools last June, and so far neither side has applied for such a ruling, he said.
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BV Dart League Annual General Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Legion. New members welcome. Sign up your team. Mental Illness Workshop Ten Wednesday nights From 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10-Nov. 12. Learn the facts about mental Illness, new medications and treatments, and discover how others support their loved ones. Mental Health Family Resource Center /Clara Donnelly BV Regional Coordinator, 250847-9779, bcssbv@telus.net. Music in the Park Thursday, Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. at Eddy Park. NWAS Annual Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3767A 2nd Ave. (beside Dr. Onsteins). Drop off for donations happening Thursday, Sept. 11 and Friday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. Terry Fax Run Sunday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church on Quick West Road. Family event, run, bike, walk. Kari 250-847-4789. In Our Backyard Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Smithers Public Library. Laura cook’s Health & Wellness SEries with local practioners on a variety of healing practices. Healing Touch with Marg Penny & Charka Clearing
Techniques with Alice Williams. The Transition to Residential Care, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2-5 p.m., Bulkley Valley District Hospital. Pre-registration required. Leanne Jones, 1-866-564-7533 or ljones@alzheimerbc.org. Life in Residential Care, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Friday, Sept. 19, 2-5 p.m., Bulkley Valley District Hospital. Pre-registration required. Leanne Jones at 250-564-7533 or ljones@alzheimerbc.org. Alleyoop! Children’s Concert Friday, Sept. 19, 7-8 p.m. at the Hudson Bay Lodge. The concert is free, but tickets are required for limited seating. Pick them up at the CCRR (beside Chatters across from CIBC). Exploring the Early Years - Caregiver’s Conference Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hudson Bay Lodge. $40. Registration deadline Sept. 12 at www. earlychildhoodservices.ca. Kathy Petursson at 250-8777779, kathy.petursson@bvcdc.ca. Smithers Film Series Sunday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre, Alan Partridge, Alan remains blissfully oblivious to his unbelievable, all-consuming self-interest, and his uncanny ability to consistently put both feet in his mouth.
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C OMMUNITY Northwest Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser this weekend’s garage sale
By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News
The Northwest Animal Shelter is holding its most important fundraiser of the year this Saturday. The annual garage sale is a little late in the season, but the volunteer-run charity believes having Rayla the dog collect donations with her bucket in mid-September is better late than never. This is especially true since the shelter
relies very much on the generosity of donors to pay for the care of the 225 or so animals that come through in a year. All animals adopted from the shelter are spayed or neutered. “That can run into thousands of dollars. We also have medical expenses. We’ve had two dogs in this year that came in injured and required amputations... We spend thousands in vet bills every year;
that’s probably our major expense,” said Northwest Animal Shelter president Sara Tomlinson. The garage sale will have signs directing people to 3767A 2nd Avenue in Smithers. It runs from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. People wishing to donate items for the sale can drop them off on Thursday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to help people unload items, set up and take down
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the event. The contact for the shelter is info@nwas.ca. Along with proceeds from the sale, monetary donations will also be taken by volunteers including Rayla. Gifts of dry or canned food, and cat litter are being accepted as well. Donations can be made throughout the year via the website nwas. ca or at any Bulkley Valley Credit Union. “The community has been very supportive of the sale,” said Tomlinson.
The Northwest Animal Shelter is trying to find the owner of this husky found in the Evelyn area on Aug. 26. Lost pets can be found on their Facebook page.
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Cats make up the largest population of animals at the shelter. Sabra was so malnourished when she came in that she needed to gain weight before being vaccinated.
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Rayla the dog will be back with her bucket collecting donations.
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(Left to right): Chris Sepio demonstrates spey casting on Saturday morning. Rick Whorwood instructs a man on the proper casting techniques on the Bulkley River.
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Celebrating Smithers’ angling community By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News
Walking along the rocky shores of the Bulkley River on Saturday morning, there is a gentle calm that sets in. The warm rays of the sun beat off the rapids, the quiet flow of the river and the gentle crunch of feet walking along rocks are the only sounds. Then with effortless ease, old and young fly fishers wade into the river to cast their speys. The neon green and orange lines loop metres into the air and then glide gracefully into place along the surface of the water, waiting for a fish to bite. Spey casting is a casting technique used in fly fishing that is growing in popularity among Smithers’ angling
community. This month, local businesses and Tourism Smithers are putting on a variety of events to highlight fly fishing in the Bulkley Valley. Almost every week until Oct. 16, there will be special clinics, film festivals and classes open to local and visiting anglers. “We’re just working really hard to create opportunities for the anglers on weekends,” said Gladys Atrill with Tourism Smithers. In an effort to reduce the pressure on local rivers, the provincial government decided that if you were not a resident of Canada, you could not fish on Saturdays and Sundays. Last weekend, the special event kicked off with a free rod and reel
balancing clinic and spey casting classes with Chris Sepio, a prominent spey caster in Canada. One of the most popular events is the International Fly Fishing
people. Those people who haven’t picked up a fly rod before are intrigued by it. They consider it to be artistic or peaceful or very at one with nature,” said Chris Bird, president
“There’s so many other things to fish for and see,” -Alex Bussmann Owner of Oscar’s Source for Adventure
Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Old Church. The festival features several short films about fly fishing in various places around the world. “People who have discovered fly fishing are extremely passionate
of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. “What you’ll find in this cinema environment is that all those people who are fly anglers will connect with [the films].” According to Bird, some of the films include Landed, which was filmed
on the Bulkley River and features fly fisher April Vokey; Mending the Line, about a World War Two veteran who travels back to France with a fly rod instead of a gun; and Change of Pace about three men from Utah who travel to the northern United States and south eastern B.C. For Alex Bussmann, owner of Oscar’s Source for Adventure who helped organize the events, the films help open people’s eyes to the possibilities of fly fishing. “If you live here you dream about catching a [Tarpon] somewhere in Mexico and if you live in Mexico you dream about catching a steelhead here,” he said. “It gives you an overview of the other species that you can catch on a fly and it makes
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you dream too. It opens everyone’s mind a little bit, there’s so many other things to fish for and see.” This year they are expecting the film festival will sell out its 80 seats. “The anglers are highly social, it’s an opportunity to come together with people who are likeminded,” said Atrill. “You’re speaking to the people who want to talk about the same things that you want to talk about.” Tickets for the film festival are $20 and can be purchased from Oscar’s Source of Adventure, McBike and Sport, and Hetherington and Hooper. Upcoming events also include a fundraising banquet, a fly fishing film tour, presentations, and a Patagonia night where anglers can look and try the newest Patagonia Fly Fishing apparel.
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Almost time to put out those bird feeders
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Mayor and Councillor Information Evening
The Town of Smithers is hosting an information evening for individuals who may be interested in becoming a member of Council. The Municipal Election is taking place November 15, 2014 to elect 6 Councillors and 1 Mayor. The information evening will be held September 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Municipal Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers. Municipal personnel and current members of Council will be available to provide an overview and answer any questions regarding the operation of the Municipality, responsibilities of Council, time commitment, opportunities and remuneration etc. For further information regarding this information evening, please contact Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at 250-847-1600.
FOR THE BIRDS Brenda Mallory
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y woodshed is full of dry split wood thanks to a couple good friends. The weather is cooler and the birds are preparing to travel their migratory journey. Of course the chickadees, woodpeckers, sparrows and others hope we will feed them soon. Don’t forget that black-oil sunflower seed is considered the best for most birds. Little birds seem to be able to crack the seeds. This past week I had a most pleasant call from a senior living in Calgary. She had visited her daughter last year in Fort Nelson. As she recovered from hip surgery she had lots of time to look out the window at the many birds who came to feed during the long winter months. Now that she is back home in Calgary she has a bevy of feeders at her own place. She is never bored and happily enjoys the entertainment provided by her feathered friends. As it happened this very week I had a newsletter come to me online telling of all the benefits of birding. The title was Thrill, Bliss, Social and Solitude. How true that is. We can make social connections. Birding improves our health and increases our knowledge. What a package deal. There are those that will join a
The chickadees are hoping that you put out some food for them soon as fall approaches.
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group to go out and about. Others just enjoy the quiet times finding a special spot to observe the birds. It could be at a park bench or at the shore of a little lake or the ocean. Birders contribute a great deal to the economy. Binoculars, a good field guide or two. Of course one must have a good bird feeding station or more. Let’s not forget a roosting box for winter and a good bird house for spring time activity. Your garden planting becomes more interesting as you plan for flowers that might entice and new bird to your yard. I know over the years I have heard from birders young and old who have started a life list of birds they have seen. For the very keen there are bird travel trips to exotic places around the world. A life list in the making. So you see if you are confined to your home something interesting will come to a window feeder. Can’t fill the feeder? I am sure there will be a neighbour or friend who would
help you there. You could have a situation like mine where I fill the window feeder from the inside. One great birding group located in Prince George but does include other places is online at ncenbird@ ma.bcgroup.ca. The newsletter I read was on a site that will help you with all your animal questions. Dr. Becker answers our questions about our domestic animals. Her email is drkarenbecker@mercola.com. I do hope this is of some help to many who sit feeling lonely. You might not be able to have a dog or cat at this stage in your life. Just maybe the happy chirping of a beautiful bird at your window will help you feel more connected and more interested in this process called living. Well, I feel better after having written this. Thanks to the reader from Calgary for planting this seed for topic. She called 250-846-5095. You could email your comments to mallory@bulkley.net.
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LEARN TO BIKE SUMMER CAMP The Child Development Centre gave out 17 helmets and taught some children bike skills in Hazelton and Moricetown this summer. Glacier Toyota, C.O.B. Bike Shop, Variety Children’s Charity and Specialized Bikes sponsored the program.
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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron
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inter is inevitable along with snow. Have you ever thrown up your hands in disgust because as part of preparing to leave for work, doctor’s appointment, or an errand, you cleared your driveway only to turn around
and see the snow plow heading your way? Soon the end of your driveway is plugged with snow and ice, masquerading as cement. A group of community members have begun a campaign to bring awareness of this situation to town officials. At this time town has a policy on snow removal, Snow & Ice Control Policy (OPS-006). From this policy: “A grader will widen the roadway and may plug driveways with heavy snow. In these cases, a loader will normally follow behind the grader and clear driveways to assist residents. However, the town will not otherwise clear private
driveways. You may find it helpful to dump snow from your driveway to the left (facing your home). In this way, the snow plow will hit only road snow and will not redeposit your driveway’s shovelled snow.” I know that policy can be changed; I also know there is a budget for snow removal. Persons from the group did speak to Mayor Bachrach and he is willing to organize a community meeting with the works department and finance. If you would like to add your name to this campaign, now at 15 people, contact 877-6220 or 847-2736. Complaining is one thing, supporting this
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is a positive action plus coming up with possible solutions would be welcome. The Glenwood Women’s Institute will be holding their annual bazaar Saturday, Oct. 18, 12-3 p.m. They are looking for persons who have home-based businesses and would like to sell their items at this event. Tables are $10 each, $12 if you want lunch, a bargain. Contact Fay 847-9539 or me 8474797. The Northwest Animal Shelter is holding their annual garage sale Saturday Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3767A 2nd Ave. Donations: Thursday, Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m.
They need volunteers to oversee drop-offs, some to help with set up and price and for clean up. Lifting is involved. A couple volunteers with trucks to help with picking up items and to help bring leftovers to the dump. They will also take donations of cat and dog food and cat litter. Want to volunteer? Send an email to info@nwas.ca. Closing with: Laughter is the closest distance between two people. Victor Borge.
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Skateboarders from Telkwa come together to help construct the $9,000-wood skate park earlier this summer. Contributed photo
Village of Telkwa considering permanent skate park By Kendra Wong Telkwa/Interior News
The Village of Telkwa opened its first and only skatepark this summer and council is now considering making it a permanent fixture for skateboarders to use year-round. The park, temporarily located at the Dockrill Memorial Rink, cost an estimated $9,000 with funding from the Wetzin’Kwa Community Forest Corp. and supplies from the Smithers Lumber Yard and Driftwood Diamond Drilling. According to Coun. Rick Fuerst, who sits on the special projects portfolio
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with the village, the skatepark is already getting a lot of use. “It looks like the kids are really enjoying it and it’s a nice feature for the rink,” he said. “In Telkwa, we don’t have the luxury of being able to build large facilities — we have limited budgets. So I thought this was a really neat community problemsolving thing to get this done for the kids.” The wood park was built and designed last winter by Robb Nisbet and features a 12-foot-wide, six-foothigh quarterpipe at one end, an eight-foot flat bank, a multi-level pyramid with ledges and wave ramps. “[It] lets kids experience a bit
of everything you would find in a more elaborate skate park — transitions, curved transitions, wedgestyle ramps that you can ride over and just to introduce them to what it feels like to slide a curve,” said Nisbet, adding that local skateboarders helped assemble it earlier this season. Fuerst noted that Nisbet’s design also allows them to expand the park if necessary. “There are other features that we could add to it. That’s the great thing about Robb Nisbet’s design — he’s designed a few of these so he has some great ideas for different features we could add to it later,” he said. “It’s a modular
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thing. It’s meant to be taken apart and put away for the winter so you can add pieces to it later as they demand it.” Riders are able to make use of the ramps until late fall before it is put back in storage for the winter. As for the potential construction of a permanent skatepark, Fuerst said council is taking a wait-and-see approach. “It all comes down to what the community wants. If there’s an appetite for doing that in the future, it’s something we’ll have to talk about as a community and decide if that’s something we want to do,” he said, adding there is potentially space at the barbecue
grounds or along Hankin Avenue to build a permanent skate park. The next phase of the project is to fundraise an additional $4,000 to purchase and ship a durable surface to put over the ramps, which will help extend its life. “I hope that it creates a place where kids can go and have some safe fun in Telkwa,” said Fuerst. “It adds to that feeling of community in the downtown area which we’re trying to create. If parents can spend some time down there with their kids and watch the kids do their tricks, I think it just adds a nice feature to downtown Telkwa.”
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Friday September 19, 2014 7pm – 8pm Hudson Bay Lodge Tickets are required as seating is limited. Available at the CCRR.
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AIDS Walk for Life in Bulkley Valley next week By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News
Feet are hitting the pavement in Smithers, Moricetown, and Hazelton next week in support of programs and services related to HIV/AIDS in the Bulkley Valley. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. for each walk at the Moricetown Multiplex on Sept. 17, Dze L’Kant Friendship Centre in Smithers on Sept. 18, and the
Hazelton Bridge pullout on the 19th. According to walk coordinator and HIV educator Marilyn Morrison, all the funds raised will go to event host non-profit organization Positive Living North for education, prevention, and HIV/AIDS support services in Bulkley Valley. The Scotiabank Aids Walk for Life has raised over $40 million and had over half a million walkers participate since 1996. Donations can also be made at aidswalkforlife.ca.
Tim Daugherty at last year’s Terry Fox Run wears his devotion to the cause on his arm.
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Terry Fox Run for cancer research this Sunday By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News
The Terry Fox Run is taking place this Sunday in Smithers. It starts at the Central Park Building on the corner of Main Street and Highway 16. Registration is at 12 p.m. with the run beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a 10 kilometre and a five kilometre trail for people to choose from. The Terry Fox
Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discovery based research each year in Canada. Not only does the foundation raise money for cancer research but it also continues to share the story of Terry Fox. Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer in 1977 and had part of his leg amputated. While in the hospital he was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients he decided to
run across Canada to raise money for research. He called his journey the Marathon of Hope. However, he was forced to end his run early after the cancer spread to his lungs. To date, the foundation has raised $650 million for cancer research world-wide. In Smithers, last year there were 225 participants and over $5,100 was raised. The Terry Fox Run has been running locally for 20 years.
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A former Smithers resident said his run on the Amazing Race has so far been incredible. As of Monday’s press deadline, Robb Goddard and his partner were still on the reality TV show contest that takes Canadians on a world-wide scavenger hunt. The race is split into a number of legs where teams travel and complete different tasks to obtain clues to help them progress to a Pit Stop where they are given a chance to rest before the next leg. The first team to arrive at a pit stop is usually given a prize and the last team to get there is normally eliminated. He said growing up in Smithers helped him in the competition. “Living in the country side was a factor. When we went to the Yukon I was familiar with the dogsledding and canoeing so I think that played a role in that episode.” His favourite memory of the show was when they were in Paris. “We had
Robb, right, and his teammate Ryan read a clue at Canada Olympic Park. Contributed photo
U-turn and a speed bump and we still survived so it was a day of redemption for us.”
Goddard added it has been interesting to watch and how it has been edited
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“Pretty much everything you see is what happened, there is just a lot there is missing. There is only so much they can squeeze into an episode. It’s been interesting to see how other teams talk about you and things that happen that you didn’t get to see. “It was amazing, being on the show, it was cool, you get to travel Canada and we were surprised that we also got to go international. I would love to travel that way all the time, full of adrenaline and on someone else’s wallet. “Sometimes I get recognized at the bar I work, or at the grocery store, it’s been different, that’s for sure.” So far the show has taken them to Jasper, Calgary, Vancouver Island, China, Yukon, Manitoba, France, Quebec and Prince Edward Island. And a hint for future episodes? “The last couple of episodes will be really good. I’m really looking forward to the finale in Toronto,” he said. The top prize is $250,000, two vehicles of any Chevrolet model cars, unlimited air travel for a year with Air Canada and a lifetime supply of gas from Petro-Canada.
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A Hazelton woman was killed last week when her SUV crashed with a truck near Quesnel. Karen Powell photo
A New Hazelton woman is dead after a head-on collision near Quesnel. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, Quesnel RCMP were called out to a crash on Highway 97 south of Sales Road. Corp. Dave Tyreman said a pickup truck travelling northbound crossed the centre line, colliding headon with a southbound sport utility vehicle. The collision claimed the lives of the 73-year-old female driver of the SUV, who was a New Hazelton resident,
and her 70-year-old female passenger from Kelowna. The 48-year-old male driver of the pickup truck was also killed. The three were all pronounced deceased at the scene. Names will not be released at this time, pending notification of next of kin. RCMP said the cause of the collision remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Tyreman said there were no other witnesses. Weather conditions at the time of the collision were cool with very dense fog and limited visibility.
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Village of Hazelton TAX SALE 2014
Pursuant to Section 405, of the Local Government Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the following properties and improvements situated thereon will be offered for sale by auction, at the Village Office, 4310 Field Street, Hazelton, BC at 10:00 am on Monday, September 29, 2014. The Village of Hazelton makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to exercise due diligence with respect to the property and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments. Owner on Title
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These properties will be offered for auction with the upset price being the minimum price accepted. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified-cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified-cheque by 3:00 pm the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am the following day. Purchasers of tax sale properties should note that the sale is not final as the property is subject to redemption by the owner until September 28, 2015. If the property is redeemed by the owner, the tax sale purchase price, plus interest will be returned to the purchaser. For more information please contact the Village of Hazelton at 250-842-5991. Tanalee Hesse Collector This is the first of two publications.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KITIMAT-STIKINE 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION
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Hazelton’s Jim Flynn collects his cheque after winning Lotto 649 last week.
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South Hazelton man wins big Chevron sells another winning lottery ticket
By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News
Jim Flynn has won $1 million dollars. “I just took my tickets in to check them. It came up that I had to call the lottery so I thought there was something wrong with the terminal. But then it came up that I had won a million dollars.” Flynn said he has been buying lottery tickets since he
was 19. He is planning on putting the money in the bank and has no plans to quit his job. Flynn bought the winning ticket at the Chevron gas station in New Hazelton. This same retail location sold a $25million-winning Lotto Max ticket in November of 2012 and a $1 million Lotto Max ticket in February of this year. This retail location has sold more jackpots than any other in the province.
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Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine that a general election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect 1 Electoral Area Director for each of the 6 electoral areas for a term of four years on the Regional Board. The following are the 6 Electoral areas and a general description of the area in which it encompasses: Electoral Area “A” - Nass Valley and Meziadin Electoral Area “B” - Area around the Hazeltons Including Kispiox, Kitwanga, Two Mile and South Hazelton Electoral Area “C” - Area around the City of Terrace excluding Thornhill Includes Jackpine Flats, Lakelse Lake, Gossen, Kleanza, Usk and Rosswood New Remo, Old Remo, Kitsumkalum, Gitaus and Kitamaat Village Electoral Area “D” - Telegraph Creek, Bob Quinn and Iskut Electoral Area “E” - Thornhill Electoral Area “F” - Dease Lake and Area Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during regular office hours at the office of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, #300-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace BC, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. Nomination documents are available at the office of the Regional District and on the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine website www.rdks.bc.ca NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014.
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: • • • •
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.
LIST OF REGISTERED (RESIDENT) ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2014, until close of general voting for the Election, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection, at the offices of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays. The list of registered electors has been produced on the basis of the Provincial List of Voters prepared under the Provincial Election Act.
OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014.An objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Regional District electoral area and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Regional District electoral area. Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Regional District Office at 250-615-6100 or 1 (800) 663-3208 or the Chief Election Officer at 250-635-1907. Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer
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Hockey season sliding in By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News
With winter fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about hockey. The deadline to register for the upcoming season is in less than two weeks. Ryneld Starr, president of the Hazelton Minor Hockey Association said people have to be signed up by Sept. 22. “The only way we will accept late registrations is if a team needs players, if the team has enough players and you don’t get your registration in on time then they won’t be able to play.” Starr added the association is offering a low cost camp for everyone who has registered
for the first week in October. He isn’t sure about the exact price but it will be around $20.
Last year we had 14 girls and they had a great, really fun season.” Around 100 kids play every
“I’m really trying to recruit new kids who are interested,” -Ryneld Starr President of the Hazelton Minor Hockey Association
There will be a team for every division and there will also be a peewee girls team. “Usually peewee is for 11-12 year olds but for the girls we will allow 10-13 year olds, it is a wider range than normal,” he said. “It is geared to any level, so we encourage any girl that is interested in playing to come out.
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Bethel Reformed Church Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 2:30 pm every Sunday
Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers
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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-6 during the morning worship service. Pastor Ken Vander Horst 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Phone 250-847-2333 “Groundwork” on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays
year in the minor hockey association. However, Starr said this year they are short on Adam division players, those born in 20042005. “I’m really trying to recruit new kids who are interested in playing. A lot of people are scared off by the cost of hockey but there are a lot of options for reducing the cost,
such as KidSport. They will pay up to $300 for registration and other hockey families always have extra equipment that will sell for less so outfitting can be done cheaper.” Starr said the association is also short on adult refs. “We only have two in the area so often we have to bring in refs from out of town, that is really costly. There are a lot of adult players in the area. If they want to make some extra money and be in the game, they can take the reffing course. They can make a couple hundred bucks in a weekend.” Anyone with questions can contact Starr at 250842-0382 or visit the association’s website or Facebook page. Regular practice starts Oct. 6.
Anniston Epp and Valerie Kerton ran in last year’s Terry Fox event.
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Terry Fox Run on Sun. By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News
The Terry Fox Run in Hazelton is taking place this Sunday. It starts at Northwest Community College. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. There are two routes to choose from: a five kilometre and a 10 kilometre trail. The small route is suitable for bikes, wheelchairs and
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strollers. Doug Donaldson’s MLA office is sponsoring the run. “It is such a great, positive event and Terry Fox is a great role model. It means a lot to people in the Hazeltons,” said Donaldson. Around 50 people come out each year and Donaldson said it is a big family event with people coming out to walk or run. Dogs on leashes are also welcome to join. Last year’s event raised approximately $1500.
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FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave. Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery Pastor Chris Kibble www.smithersbaptist.ca
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Subcompact cars are set Don’t get me wrong, I up to be basic transporam not saying it drives tation with emphasis or feels like an Aston placed on low cost and but it is great fun to great fuel economy. drive, handles our roads That said, you might think very well and all the they are all a bit boring tech options needed to and not very fun to drive keep your eyes on the or even very interesting road are available. The to look at. This is not the SE model I drove came For the price, case on the 2014 Ford with Bluetooth, satellite driving the Fiesta Fiesta: it has had a faceradio, navigation, power lift and features more locks, windows, and the feels a bit naughty, standard options than in My Ford Sync. as if maybe you the last model year. I drove the Fiesta around have stolen a more Usually little sub-comPrince George and pacts like this come with practicality wise it didn’t expensive car than more plastic than a TV skip a beat. As I live you can actually sports reader. The Fiesta downtown, anywhere feels different. You do get afford. I go in my daily life I some plastic to be sure am always driving right Mike Zacharias but the dash has softer through the heart of the materials and some of city. When I headed out the plastic around here actually looks to the hockey rink, I was able to put all and feels good. For the price ($19,990 of my goalie equipment into the back, as tested), driving the Fiesta feels a no problem. Parking in cities is increasbit naughty, as if maybe you have ingly becoming a premium. Parking stolen a more expensive car than you a sub-compact like the Fiesta was a can actually afford. I would love to be breeze even without a backup camera! able to afford an Aston Martin as my As some people with larger vehicles daily commuter car but at this point in will know, parking at places like malls my life that is not an option. With the in and around the city the spaces are redesign, you do get the Fusion / Aston tight with not a lot of movement space front-end styling. for bigger vehicles. In addition, of Now some people might say, “Well it course, it does get worse in wintertime looks too much like an Aston.” Really? when the snow is piled high. That’s like someone telling a girlfriend With that in mind, how will it handle that she looks too much like Scarlett our winter roads? Johansson; you’re not really going to The Fiesta has good ground clearance complain, are you? for a smaller car and handling our
Driveway introduces our new northern B.C. based writer Mike Zacharias today. He challenges the image of the truck being the northern choice by testing a Ford Fiesta. What would you like Mike to test in the Prince George area?
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winter roads should not be a problem. Of course, you would want to invest in a good set of winter tires. Beyond the city limits, out on the highway, heading south it handled the road well, with enough get up and go for good passing power when needed. It’s quite roomy for a small car. There’s room for three in the back seat as long as those passengers are not of a larger body type, if I may delicately put it that way. If you are of a larger body type, there is plenty of room in the trunk, if you desperately need a ride at that exact moment. (Just kidding.) But it does tell you the trunk is also roomy! Verdict: No complaints. For a sub-compact, you get great tech options, great fuel economy, in a car that doesn’t feel like you are driving something as inexpensive as it is. It’s fun and zippy for driving around town or highway driving. If you need a small car as a
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Fined and jailed for fraud offence By Margaret Speirs Terrace/Interior News
A woman will pay back thousands of dollars she defrauded the local school district out of over a period of six months. Cerrina Monika Drawert was ordered to pay back $8,949.39 to the Coast Mountains School
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District 82 after pleading guilty to a charge of fraud over $5,000 in court Aug. 27. The offence took place between September 1, 2012 and February 26, 2013. The 44-year-old was sentenced to five months in jail and three years on probation with conditions that include not going to any school district building unless she
has written permission from her probation supervisor, not to possess financial documents of any people or entities or conduct financial transactions with people unless they are provided with a copy of the court order. Drawert was also ordered to provide a DNA sample. A charge of theft over $5,000 was stayed by the court.
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Pipelines – known as energy highways – are vital to our country’s energy infrastructure. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do many of our daily activities, like travelling or heating our homes. That’s why it’s critical pipelines are efficient and safe – we need them to reliably deliver 80 per cent of the oil and gas products Canadians use. Canada’s pipeline companies carefully follow a strict set of standards and regulations and use sophisticated equipment at every phase of a pipeline’s life – from design and construction to operations, maintenance and emergency response plans.
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