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A new scam has been reported by BC hydro customers who have been receiving calls where the caller claims to be BC hydro and says power will be disconnected if a payment is not received. BC Hydro customers are remind that never will they be asked to give credit card or banking information over the phone. To check the authenticity of the call customers can hang up and call back. Also, customers are reminded that if an account is in arrears, BC Hydro will send several notices asking for payment in the mail and may also use an automated dialler before power supply is impacted. Fort St. James customers are asked to report any fraudulent calls by calling BC Hydro at 1-800-BCHYDRO, the local police at 250-996-8269, and the Canadian AntiFraud Centre at 1-888495-8501.
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VOL. 37 NO. 30 $1.30 inc. GST event is taking place on Nak’azdli land and it is a great day because from here forward we will be planning this community together. This road is an imaginary wall and tonight we took the first step to illuminating it and we will eliminate it.” The protocol agreement is the first of it’s kind and recognizes that both communities not only sit on Nak’azdli traditional territory but that they will officially start to work collaboratively as one. “We are not going to forget this day,” said Chief Fred Sam of Nak’azdli band. “It’s time we work together
in council-to-council meetings to develop an intergovernmental relationship moving forward on joint priorities. “We used to work together because we had to but now we work together because we want to,” said Mayor MacDougall. The agreement also includes a section stating both communities will strive to celebrate each other’s cultural values, protect the environment and provide employment opportunities that reflect each communities standards and values. A Partnership Steering Committee has also been put into motion whose members will work to implement the protocol agreement. Four representatives from both the District and Nak’azdli will sit on the committee and meet quarterly to discuss completed tasks and relevant updates. Some joint interests of both councils moving forward include cooperative land use planning and management, cultural and heritage protection, economic development, environmental protection, shared services (water, sewer, fire protection and snow removal) emergency preparedness, housing, and education. “This is the highlight of my political career,” said Mayor MacDougall. “This brings all of us together as one and we will become one.”
“This brings all of us together as one and we will become one.”
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HISTORICAL EVENT: The District of Fort St James and Nak’azdli band councils signed a protocol agreement last week that will have the two local governments working together on mutually beneficial terms. (Left to right) Carl Leon, Crystal Millard, Mayor Rob MacDougall, Chief Fred Sam, Dave Birdi and Riley Willick were present for the signing and block party on Kwah Road. Rebecca Watson Caledonia Courier
The District of Fort St. James and Nak’azdli band councils signed an agreement Monday Sept. 15 establishing a mutually beneficial re-
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lationship that will officially start their two councils working together. A block party on Kwah Road was a symbol of the governmentto-government connection with free food and
live music to celebrate the historical event. People of all ethnicities were seen mingling and having a good time. “Our history is so important to us it’s sometimes hard to work together with our
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cultural divide and religious divide but we need to get passed that,” said Mayor Rob MacDougall, on stage at Monday’s block party. “We need to set aside our differences. I acknowledge that this
for the betterment of both communities and for the betterment of everyone. This [agreement] will especially help the health side of things and get rid of the racial barriers.” Each councillor present took turns signing the agreement with the purpose of working more co-operatively with one another. By engaging in the agreement, both parties agree to develop more mutually beneficial initiatives and participate
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Legebokoff sentencing Ok, now it’s back to school TERESA MALLAM Via Free Press
Millions of students and teachers went back to the books Monday after a gruelling strike throughout the province over class sizes, fair pay and overall charter rights and freedoms
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Pack your bags kids, it’s back to school. With the strike now finished that started before the end of the last school year, teachers are happy to have finally reached an agreement and get back to a regular routine. “School District No. 91 is pleased that a negotiated settlement has been reached and that staff and students can return to school. We thank parents for their patience and look forward to working with school staffs in making this an outstanding year for students in the Nechako Lakes,” said Eugene Marks, director of instruction. After several days of intense negotiations, representatives of the BC teachers Federation and BC Public School Employers’ Association both signed an agreement-in-committee Tuesday Sept. 15. The following Thursday teachers voted 86 per cent yes to the new deal in favour of getting kids back to school and them back to work. About three out of four of the province’s 40,000 teachers voted, a turnout much higher than the union’s last two ratification votes. “I am happy with this deal,” said BCTF president Jim Iker. “The tentative agreement will provide new support for students, ensure there are more specialist and
classroom teachers in schools working with children, and protect teachers’ constitutional rights as the court case continues,” said Mr. Iker in a press release. The new tentative agreement has several key achievements for teachers and students including a mutually agreed to process to address any future Court decision as well as the removal of the contentious Article E.80. Fair pay and new teaching positions are also part of the new agreement. For parents with students up to age 12, compensation from the finance ministry should be expected to be sent out in October to all who registered at bcparentinfo.ca.
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closet at Legebokoff’s Liard Drive apartment yielded 14 matches to Montgomery, along with other bloodstains found on curtains, comforter in Legebokoff’s bedroom, cuttings from a carpet, box spring mattress and linoleum floor – all matches to Montgomery’s genetic profile. Cynthia Maas, 35, died Sept. 10, 2010. She suffered blunt force trauma to her face and head, 16 impacts to her skull, fractured ribs and injuries to her vertebrae. Parrett noted her body had been left naked from the waist down. He described DNA evidence in her case including from bloodstains on a pickaroon found in Legebokoff’s bedroom and on black shoes seized from his Liard Drive apartment which yielded 25 matches to Maas. The judge found Maas was murdered and that the pickaroon or logging tool was “one of the tools” used in that murder. Loren Leslie, 15, was found dead, lying face down, having been dragged into the bush “in an apparent attempt to conceal or delay” finding her body, said Parrett. Her pants and underpants were pulled down around her feet – similar in manner to that of Maas. Leslie’s body was discovered around midnight Nov. 27, 2010 by a conservation officer near a logging road off Highway 27 (north
“These are not the actions of a simple killer,” he said, “but something infinitely worse.” Parrett said while others were enjoying Thanksgiving dinner Oct. 10, 2009, Stuchenko was most likely dead or dying. Her body was found Oct. 26 in a shallow grave off Otway Road. Stuchenko had suffered massive blunt force injuries to her scalp, with cuts and multiple bruises to her forehead, both arms and knees. Her blood loss was “so extreme” that a pathologist in the case said he had a hard time getting a blood sample. Natasha Montgomery, 23, likely died around August 31 or September 1, 2010. Her body has not been found. However, shorts worn by Legebokoff when he met with Loren Leslie on November 27, 2010 had areas of DNA matching Montgomery’s genetic profile. An axe found in a hallway
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Report card time for local politicians Tom Fletcher Black Press This November, voters will be hiring local politicians for a four-year term, rather than three. It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters. Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communities “a nuclear weapons-free zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do. To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt. A long-time NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie term has been notable for a series of stunts that extend his career as a professional student, campus radical and occasional history lecturer. One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet communism on the B.C. NDP. He was on one of his visits to Russia earlier this year when President Vladimir Putin was having his way
with Crimea. Isitt’s fondness for state control was on display last fall when aboriginal protesters disrupted natural gas drilling in New Brunswick, torching several police vehicles in the process. Isitt took to his Facebook page to decry the federal government’s use of police against the population, and suggested Canada should emulate Venezuela, where petroleum resources benefit the people rather than corporations. Venezuela sells gasoline for nine cents a gallon, the late Hugo Chavez’s gift to his people after nationalizing the oil industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, brutally suppressed riots, and a crime rate so bad it ranks among the world’s most dangerous cities. How does Isitt’s political outlook translate to his role in local government? This week local politicians gather in Whistler for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. One of Isitt’s first contributions a couple of years ago was at a UBCM workshop on how to finance local infrastructure. Isitt proposed setting up a municipal income tax. Presumably this would be on top of property taxes. In its wisdom, Victoria council appointed Isitt as their Capital Regional District representative. In that capacity he led the charge
against Canada Post’s decision to wind up door-to-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using community mailboxes. After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances of native people. When the B.C. government didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed. And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds. So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018?
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Classes too big, or too unruly? Dear Editor With respect to class size, one thing that is never discussed is the lack of behavioural discipline of the students. Some years ago I had a job as a teaching assistant in the federal prison system, where I noticed that many prisoners were stuck at the grade five level. That led me to take the social service program at a secondary institution to become a teaching assistant in the public school and help the “slower” students overcome learning difficulties. While doing my practicum in a school, I was appalled at the chaos in the classroom. While the teacher was busy at the green board explaining a lesson, several students walked about having conversations with other classmates, while others walked over to the window looking at the playground. Juxtapose that to my ex-
perience in public school where we didn’t dare chat, never mind wandering about. Also, the wife of a former governor of Washington State took a group of teachers to China a few years ago and observed the discipline of the children there. The average class size was about 50 students. All of the students were at their desks focused on the teacher. And to have 2-300 students in a university auditorium listening to a lecture, there is discipline. If students in a classroom were studying online with only a monitor walking around, the matter of discipline would not be an issue. You could have many students in a classroom, each student progressing at his or her own speed and then have periodic tests as is done through distance education. Ted Grigoleit Burnaby
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A road that belongs to, nobody? Although it has been around for over four decades, a road North of Fort St. James remains unnamed REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
A service road just outside Fort St. James has been discovered to be unnamed although it has existed for 40 years. The unnamed road is located off Tachie Road, north of the Green Energy Plant and south of Murray Ridge Ski hill. During a meeting on Sept. 15 held by the District of Fort St. James for road users to discuss maintenance and typical use, it was a surprise for all to learn the road in fact had no permit or tenure. The group determined that with all the current and planned resource projects on that road, it would be with great interest of the District to take a look at safety hazards of the road and with that figure out just who has jurisdiction and responsibility over the roads liability. “Before you can do much we need to know who owns it,” said Mayor Rob MacDougall at the Wed. 17 city council meeting. “Is it crown land or is it the city’s road?” The District has since sent a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure concerning the road and who will be responsible for things such as snow removal, maintenance and liability. Other issues the town may face is that the road currently has no turning lane to allow for smooth traffic flow off of Tachie Road. The sharp corner also contains heavy brush leaving traffic visually challenged as they approach the road. Traffic leaving the road may also find difficulty with a less than desirable grade to climb turning onto Tachie Road. The group determined that in the winter the steepness and poor line of sight could prove to be troublesome. Further compounding the issue, a CN Rail line crosses the access road immediately before the junction.
Although the rail traffic is periodic, it could change at any time and CN would likely have an issue with their
tracks being blocked. In the past there have been times where loaded trucks have blocked the rail
crossing for extended periods of time. When the energy plant and chipping plant go into production, there could
be upwards of 50 trucks per day using the road. Other users of the road include YRB gravel pit, two rock quarries
and two wood lots. All issues surrounding the road such as traffic flow and public safety are in the process of being
looked at by the District, road users and Ministry. More information will be published as made available.
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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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Boating should soon become a little less frustrating in Fort St. James with a newly introduced marina policy that will help govern the Cottonwood Marina. Until now, there has never been a written policy for the operations of the marina. Due to ongoing complaints from users as well as confusion of staff, mainly surrounding the registration process, the District has decided to introduce a new policy laying out rules with an attached license agreement. A wharf committee comprised of District staff and marina users have met twice to develop principles for the draft policy. Guidelines have since been outlined by the District for the marina’s operating season, lease fees, registration, use of the marina, prohibitions and marina security and
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BOATING: The Cottonwood Marina will soon have a written set of rules to elliminate any type of confusion. safety. a length and then they for a full season the preAl Millsap, the mari- add a swim guard and vious year will now be na manager, says some kicker. When people notified in writing (mail past problems have don’t tell us the proper or e-mail) of advanced mainly been around size it causes problems. registration in Februboat owners providing From now on we’re go- ary. Suggestions from inaccurate informa- ing to measure the boats District council memtion about their vessels as they go in.” bers were made to also length. Another portion of send a map of the ma“I have a boat docked the purposed policy rina with registration so as well so I am on both highlights the use of people can suggest their sides but, what hap- the marina for returning preferred spot. Those pens is, people say they lessees. It notes people lessees may register for have a boat that is such who have a boat moored a full season, one boat
only, up until the end of March but there is no guarantee that they will receive the same slip as the previous year. Booking for the marina will be open on April 1 for the general public. If there are empty docks remaining upon main opening, additional slips may be leased to a person who already has one boat registered. However, according to Mr. Millsap the marina usually sells out on the first day. “We’re looking at applying for grants to possibly upgrade the size of the marina which even then we would probably still be full,” said Mr. Millsap. The District council will look at the capacity of the marina after registration this year and will possibly revisit the topic next year. Their hope is by the end of this year to at least have the marina policy locked in place. A copy of the draft policy can
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LET’S TALK Community Information Session We would like to invite you to an information session where you can learn more about the Northern Gateway Project conditions and plans relevant to your community, and provide us with your feedback.
Thursday, October 2 Music Makers Hall 255 2nd Avenue East Fort St. James, BC 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 3 Royal Canadian Legion 165 Chowsunket Street Fraser Lake, BC 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
You can review all of the Project conditions that will be discussed at the information session by visiting gatewayfacts.ca/engagement We hope you will find this to be a great opportunity to talk with our team and other community members about the plans and conditions relevant to you. Bring your questions and feedback, and let’s continue the discussion about Northern Gateway. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, contact us at info@northerngateway.ca or 1-888-434-0533
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Legebokoff sentencing continued from page 3... They also provide a timeline of events leading up to the murder, he said. Parrett found that Leslie had self-defence wounds from warding off her attacker and that none of her injuries, specifically cuts to her neck, were self-inflicted. Similarities in the murders pointed to the fact all four victims were killed by one person. Further, Parrett read out several passages in Legebokoff’s “current version of events” given in his August 26 and 27 testimony as examples of where Legebokoff may un-
intentionally have provided us with a glimpse of what resides within him and show that he lacks empathy or remorse. “His responses were, in my view, highly revealing,” said Parrett. The judge said Legebokoff “dehumanized” Leslie when he referred to finding her body as “it” in an interview with Sidhu . And he dismissed Legebokoff’s claim that he was present during the murders but that people he would only identify as X, Y and Z did the killing. “I do not believe that X, Y, or Z exist or that they were involved in the murders
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(of Stuchenko, Maas, Montgomery),” said Parrett. Parrett said Tuesday “nothing useful” could come of proceeding with Legebokoff’s citation for contempt of court which arose from his refusal to put names to “X,Y, and Z.” There was an order that Legebokoff’s name be added to the national sexual assault registry and he must submit to giving samples of his DNA. But Parrett had kind, compassionate words for the murdered women’s families whose victim impact were statements in court on Friday. Looking up from his notes, Parrett said he’d been torn try-
ing to decide whether or not to “quote extensively” from victim impact statements – or respecting a degree of privacy for the families by not reading them out. In choosing the latter, Parrett assured them – in an unsteady voice that choked up as he spoke – that he had read each one over “more than once.” After Parrett left the bench, and as Legebokoff was being led away by sheriffs, a man in the public gallery yelled at him to, “tell us where her [Montgomery’s] body is.” Legebokoff did not respond and kept on walking.
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The District of Fort St. James is in the process of deciding how advertisement will work on the town's zamboni. In the past, a permanent Canfor ad was displayed and bought for the life of the zamboni. Last year the town bought a new zamboni and some interest has already been shown for the sale of it's ad space. Mayor Rob MacDougall says the council will consider suggestions, questions or concerns from the general public. "It's a prime advertising spot, it's specialized. For the person that has already come forward we didn't think $300-$400 was enough so we're willing to entertain any new ideas," said mayor MacDougall. A letter from Fort St. James resident Brenda Gouglas pertaining to the use of the zamboni for advertisment space was read aloud at the at the Wed.17 council meeting. Ms. Gouglas had spoke with a few people in the community and formed a consensual consideration to move away from corporate sponsorship and promote locally owned business.
"There are things that can keep it local for the small time folks with local businesses. The zamboni is metal so maybe it can hold the decals small businesses use on car doors. Maybe it can be rented by month or even week," suggested Ms. Gouglas. Councillor Russ Gingrich affirmed that it may be hard to get away from co-operate donations considering most of the money is used in larger projects to further help the city such as grant writing to obtain further monies or large projects such as remodelling a building. Typically, money gathered from advertisements in a facility tend to go to improving that facility, said Emily Colombo, economic development officer. "The more we get the more we get to upgrade the facility. We just got a zamboni last year at a huge discount because it was used, but still cost us about $60,000. A new one would have been double. The advertisement money may go to help reimburse the city for the cost of the new zamboni." The council agreed that they will remain open to suggestion and that the issue will be an ongoing topic of discussion.
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Courier Lowering greenhouse gas emissions District of Fort St. James retains carbon neutrality for 2013
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A metaphorical fire has been started under the District of Fort St. James, and ironically, this fire has helped lower greenhouse gas emissions and take action on climate change. Over the past few years the District has worked on reducing it’s carbon footprint with a number of green initiatives such as making municipal buildings better insulated, installing retrofit energy efficient HVAC and LED lighting, replacing sections of damaged water mains, applying for grants to develop trails and green spaces, carrying out maintenance of sidewalks, and promoting bike-to-work week. The push for many of these projects sprouted after the District signed the Climate Action Charter in 2008,
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GOING GREEN: A collection of green initiatives has set the District of Fort St. James up for obtaining carbon nutrality in 2013. Shown here are prizes from the Distircts bike-to-work week. a binding document between the province, UBCM and local governments with the purpose of addressing the impacts of climate change. “Being green has its advantages, especially when your
given an incentive,” said Kevin Crooks, CAO for the District of Fort St. James. When the city signed onto the charter they agreed to start creating a more energy efficient
community. This meant working towards reducing the amount of fuels used by the municipality, supporting the reduction of car dependency and fast tracking green development and practices
that encourage land use. The environmental benefits are obvious but to make the deal even sweeter, charter participants can also benefit from the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP), a government funded grant program that provides conditional grants to local governments that sign onto the Climate Action Charter. The grants are equal to 100 per cent of the carbon taxes paid annually by local governments and can be used toward supporting even more environmental initiatives. Part of the charter agreement asks the city to measure and report on all emissions used by municipal owned buildings. Taxes used from those fuels are then matched through CARIP and returned to the city. In 2013, the District of Fort St. James
claimed $8,700 from CARIP and invested in the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project, an Improved Forest Management project which works to reduce emissions by protecting forest areas that were previously designated, sanctioned or approved for commercial logging. This is the second time the District of Fort St. James has been awarded level-three recognition (achievement of carbon neutrality) by the Green Communities Committee, the joint provincial/ UBCM committee who recognizes the efforts made by municipalities put forth by the Climate Action Charter. “The trail recently put in connecting the crosswalk at Birch Street to the loop is an example of the first of many initiatives we plan to put forth going forward as a municipality,” said Mr. Crook.
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Becoming a BC hunter
Open season Deer and moose season started Sept. 10 in Region 7 units, which includes Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. Check your 2012-1014 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis to find out more about when, where and with what you can hunt.
Gun safety 1. Always assume every firearm is loaded. Toying around won't keep anybody safe. 2. Prove it's empty. You don't want to fire a bullet into your kid’s bedroom. 3. Keep finger off trigger. At least until you are in a place that is legal and where you can safely fire the gun. 4. Practice safe muzzle control. Pointing it somewhere safe at all times will ensure that nobody gets hurt and nothing will get damaged. NOTE: It is a crime under the criminal code to point a gun at a human. The reason being a gun can't kill somebody unless its pointed at somebody. Photo by Rebecca Watson
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MASTER INSTRUCTOR: Ross Davidson teaches the Canadian Firearm Safety Course and Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education or CORE course here in the Nechako region. REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Hunting can be an individual passion or something passed down from generation to generation but, despite your skill level, there is always a possibility of hurting someone. Ross Davidson, a master instructor who teaches the Canadian Firearm Safety Course throughout the Nechako Region, says there used to be a high number of people getting shot during hunting season but those numbers have dwindled since he began teaching the course. "People were mistaking Johnny Smith for Bullwinkle and now instead of flying by the seat of their pants, people are going out and learning the proper way being taught by professionals. You can't shoot a moose without a gun and you can't possess a gun without a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)," said Mr. Davidson. To acquire a gun legally in Canada a person needs a PAL License. To get a PAL you must pass the Canadian Firearm Safety Course, which consists of approximately 12 hours of in class learning and a practical exam
to show the instructor that you know how to safely handle a gun. You are also required to submit your spouses name so they can be asked about your temperament along with two other character references. This federal license is applicable in every province but
The CORE course is offered at the CNC in Fort St. James and Vanderhoof this month and is a provincial educational tool for persons aged 10 and up interested in hunting. The program is a 23 to 26 hour course teaching participants about conservation, ethics, laws and regulations, outdoor survival, firearm safety, and identifying animals. “Knowing what an animal looks like is one of the most important parts of hunting,” says Mr. Davidson. “Provincial and Federal regulations tell hunters exactly what they can hunt and it is the hunters job to identify the animal before they shoot.” Hunting is also regulated in accordance to regions the land falls under. Each region is cut into management units and has its own rules and boundaries. Quebec, and is renewable every Within those boundaries hunters five years with an updated photo. are allowed to hunt certain game "But you cannot get a license at certain times with certain and tags without a hunting num- methods. All the regulations can ber, and you cannot get a hunting be found in the BC Hunting and number without the Conservation Trapping Regulations SynopOutdoor Recreation Education sis, which stays current for two (CORE) course," said Mr. Da- years. This hunter’s bible can vidson, a course he also teaches be found at the hardware store once a year. "It's your key to the where tags and licenses can also hunting world of this province." be purchased.
"People were mistaking Johnny Smith for Bullwinkle and now instead of flying by the seat of their pants, people are going out and learning the proper way being taught by professionals." --Ross Davidson
Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** ST PaTrICk’S aNGlICaN ChurCh...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: September 17, October 15, November 19, January 21, 2015, February 18 and March 18 from 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. *** uNTOlD TrauMa...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com *** FIrEwEED STOPPING ThE VIOlENCE & OuTrEaCh SErVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort
St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** STuarT lakE OuTrEaCh GrOuP... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744. *** ST. PaTrICk’S aNGlICaN ChurCh SErVICES... will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** FIrEwEED ClOThES DrIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** auxIlIary TO STuarT lakE hOSPITaL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FOrT ST. JaMES PuBlIC lIBrary hOurS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChakO VallEy COMMuNITy SErVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth
Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FOrT TraP aND haNDGuN CluB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250996-7728 (h) for more information. *** FOrT ST. JaMES SEarCh & rESCuE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.7269 *** MuSIC MakErS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** ThE ThrIFT STOrE... has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PuBlIC SErVICE aNNOuNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** aa MEETINGS...Thursdays at 8:00pm. United Church on 2nd Ave West. Call 250-996-8290 for more information. *** FIrEwEED SaFE haVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 9968000. *** FOrT ST. JaMES ParENT aDVISOry...3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent HILLCREST Apartments - Fort St. James - Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Clean and quiet. Adult oriented,Security system,Strict Management,No Pets ph# 250-996-7998 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. 250-996-8044 Middle Apts. 1 & 2 Bdrm and Bachelor Suites for rent. Clean,quiet,and secure, close to town includes hot water and winter heat. reasonable rates. Call 250-996-5036
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of CHARLES LAMONTE HANSON, also known as CHARLES HANSON also known as CHARLES L. HANSON, are hereby notified under Section 154 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 – 32nd Street, Vernon, BC, V1T 2M4, on or before October 24, 2014, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. JUSTIN ALAN HANSON Administrator Davidson Lawyers LLP Solicitors
Townhouses Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-8044
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2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES LAMONTE HANSON, also known as CHARLES HANSON also known as CHARLES L. HANSON, Deceased, formerly of 1366 Berry Ridge Road, Eagan, Minnesota
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that nominations will be accepted for the office of school trustee for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, as follows: No. of Trustees 2 trustees 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee
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Name of Electoral Area Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle Burns Lake and Rural Area Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings
Darlene Turner Secretary Treasurer School Board Office 153 East Connaught Street Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (T) 250-567-2284 • (F) 250-567-4639 Donna Benson Western Division Office Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-692-7782 • (F) 250-692-7145 Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer; or Emily Colombo Economic Development Officer District of Fort St. James 477 Stuart Drive West Box 640, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 (T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248
From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends.
From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 During regular business hours.
From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 During regular business hours.
Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) Woodsage@lakescom.net
From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 By arrangement.
Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker (C) 250-570-8321 (E) baker64@telus.net
From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 By arrangement.
NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. Nomination documents are available as listed for accepting nominations above and also at the following district schools: • • • • • • • • •
Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC Decker Lake Elementary School in Decker Lake, BC Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in Grassy Plains, BC Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC Fort Fraser Elementary School in Fort Fraser, BC Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, BC Nomination documents are also available at the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West in Fort St. James, BC
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Nominations will be accepted from 9:00 am September 30 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, by hand, mail or other delivery service as follows:
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A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria:
2014 TAX SALE On Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the District of Fort St. James Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC, I will sell at Public Auction the lands and improvements thereon, in the list set out below, UNLESS THE OUTSTANDING DELINQUENT TAXES, INCLUDING INTEREST, ARE PAID PRIOR TO THE DATE OF TAX SALE. Roll No.
Legal Description
Civic Address
Upset Price
176250
Plan 3304 Lot 12 DL 111
761 Douglas Ave.
1,242.59
180258
Plan 6110 Lot 58 DL 1266
550 Fir St.
2,866.14
181550
Plan 7911 Lot 1 DL 1267
295 Stuart Dr. E.
230265
Plan 4533 Lot 53 DL 111
241Elm St.
59,696.63
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Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
For further information, please contact: • •
Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer, Box 698 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) woodsage@lakescom.net Janice Baker, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Box 2091 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (C) 250-570-8321 (E) baker64@telus.net
Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer
4,363.50
Please note that the purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the Fair Market Value of the property. The tax liability arises at the time the collector notifies the registrar of Titles to effect the transfer of title following the expiration of the redemption period (Local Government Act, Section 403). Therese Jean Director of Finance – Tax Collector
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Winning a BCMA championship REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
It's not how you fall off the bike it's how you get back on. Fort St. James' Warren Constantine 16, was the star of last month's Printwerx Cup High Point Championship in Prince George August 30 and 31, taking home two gold medals and the title of High Point Champion. Although he has already won two western Canadian championships and two provincial championships, he added another provincial under his belt last month and shows no sign of slowing down, even under pressure. "It's cool, you show up at the track and everyone knows your name and wants to talk to you and know who you are," said Warren. "I’ve won other championships but this one was the most prestigious championship an amateur rider could win." Normally a champion is determined by winning a race. In order to compete for the High Point Championship, riders must enter three classes each with a threemoto (race) format to accumulate points based on ranking. This particular tournament also had extended race times because of it being a championship weekend. Warren competed in the schoolboy class, intermediate MX2 class and Pro/Am class. The schoolboy championship, for aged 16 and under, seemed effortless for Warren who placed 1-1-1 in his motos. The intermediate MX2 class is based on skill level and proved equally as difficult for him placing 1-1-1 in those motos. Despite the fact it was his first time riding
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JUMPING THE COMPETITION: Warren Constantine 16, was titled High Point Champion last month at the Blackwater track in Prince George. with professional riders in the Pro/Am class, Warren placed third overall with 4-4-3 in those mottos. Since the weekend was based on points (25 points for each first place), Warren took home the title of overall champion with 206 points. "We are extremely proud of Warren. Those races were a gruelling test of fitness and determination," said Carrie Constantine,
Warren's mother. "What’s even more impressive is he did this all with an injured ankle." The weekend before Warren hurt his ankle after going around a corner and getting his foot caught under the bike as another rider ran over it. On the Saturday of the tournament, Warren was on his bike for over two hours in muddy conditions, managed to stay consistent
and still set himself up for his last three mottos on Sunday. "He's worked really hard to be where he is and were so proud of that. Sometimes it's hard to watch when it gets really intense and of course I don't like to see crashing but, for the most part it was great and really fun to watch," said Ms. Constantine. Now that the season is
winding down Warren will start training for next year. The Constantine family travels extensively to allow Warren access to the training he needs, which includes trips to Terrace, Mission, Chilliwack, Smithers, Chetwynd and Quesnel. They are hoping to get some extra training for Warren down south in Washington State this year so he can attempt to qualify
for the Pro Nationals in the spring. "It makes you feel free," said Warren when asked why he dirt bikes. "Once in a while you look at a big jump and think 'oh, that's stupid' but you hit it anyway. It comes with experience, knowing what your capable of and what your bikes capable of but it’s definitely taught me how to get over my fears."
John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
Box 421 183 First Street, Vanderhoof Tel: 250-567-6820 Fax: 250-567-6822
Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650 Email: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca