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John Michael Fullerton (left) and Hannah Booth walk to class with their parents outside Muheim Elementary School on the first day back Monday morning. Hundreds of kids in School District 54 went back to school this week after the BCTF came to an agreement with the provincial government last week.

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B.C. teachers have voted strongly in favour of ending their strike and returning to work next week. B.C. Teachers’ Federation members voted 86 per cent in favour of a six-year agreement negotiated with the help of mediator Vince Ready this week. About three out of four of the province’s 40,000 teachers voted. “I’m happy with this deal,” said BCTF president Jim Iker. It gives the province’s teachers raises totalling 7.25 per cent over six years, improvements to

benefits and a fund to hire hundreds of new teachers each year. Iker said the turnout for the vote was higher than the union’s last two ratification votes. Education Minister Peter Fassbender congratulated teachers on the settlement, which ends a bitter strike that shut schools for two weeks in June and another three weeks this fall. “We can now focus on the path forward,” Fassbender said. “This long-term agreement is an historic opportunity to work together for students – to enhance their education experience and to support their achievements.”

Premier Christy Clark added her thanks on Twitter. “This is a fair, affordable deal that will let us focus on putting students first,” Clark said. Iker said most school districts will reopen Monday, and the ministry has notified superintendents that the school year will not be extended to make up the days lost to the strike. The finance ministry is preparing to send out compensation of $40 per lost student day to parents of students up to age 12. One-time payments are expected to be sent out in October to eligible Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister parents who registered at Peter Fassbender. bcparentinfo.ca. Black Press photo

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Locals rally against climate change By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

About two dozen people gathered in Smithers to draw attention to climate change in solidarity with thousands of people around the world last weekend. Last Sunday marked People’s Climate March where 2,808 solidarity events kicked off in 166 countries around the world to bring attention to climate change. In town, people waved neon signs reading, “Let’s reject the inevitable,” and “Actions not words on global warming” at Goat

Park in an effort to draw attention to what they believe is a growing problem. Carmen Nikal, a coordinator of the rally in Smithers, said climate change is at the back of people’s minds, but there needs to be a continuous discussion around it. “I want it to be a reminder to people that climate change is at a crisis,” said Nikal. “All of the excitement around climate change has since dissipated. We can’t solve it today, but we can start today. There has to be a re-awakening that this is serious.” According to Cristina

Soto, another coordinator and an environmental consultant, the effects of climate change can already been seen in town. “Where we live in the northwest, climate change could mean nicer weather for us, but it’s a serious thing,” said Soto. “All you have to do is look at [Kathlyn Glacier] that has disappeared in a decade or two. That thing has retreated so quickly.” Nikal said that protesters against pipeline projects should also consider rallying against climate change since they are similar topics. “I think the rallies about

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Green initiatives needed locally: organizers From CLIMATE on A2 “I want people to think not just about the individual actions that we can do, but the kind of action that’s needed at the political level,” said Soto. All levels of government need to make efforts to implement change, she stressed. “We have to solve this on all of those levels and there has to be policies, laws, financial incentives,” she said. Greg Tamblyn joined the rally efforts on Sunday after hearing about the event online. “People are saying we’ve had enough. We’re not getting any leadership from our politicians and we need to make sure politicians understand that this is an issue that people are concerned about and that they actually put

Roughly two dozen people gathered at Goat Park in Smithers for the global People’s Climate March on Sunday afternoon.

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it on their agendas,” said Tamblyn, adding that warmer winters and the beetle epidemic are direct results of climate change. Nikal hopes the rally will serve as a reminder of the long-

term effects of climate change. “Even if it reminds people who are driving or walking by that climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are a concern and reminds them that world

leaders are meeting this week in New York,” said Nikal. “Our next generation is going to have to pay the price. My daughter and grandson — those are the people who are really going

to feel the impacts. We’re robbing the next generation.” People are making changes in town. The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition installed a solar roof on a building in Hazelton, said Soto. Last year, the Village of Telkwa implemented a biomass heating system that burns waste wood from the forest around the community. The global march was organized by a grassroots organization called 350.org. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the United Nations held a climate change summit in New York with world leaders to set the tone before a 2015 conference in Paris, when participants will try to agree on legally-binding climate change regulations.

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Left to right: Councillors John McDivitt, Rick Fuerst, Mayor Carman Graf and councillors Rimas Zitkauskas and Brad Layton. Most confirmed they are seeking re-election in November.

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Race for Telkwa mayor heating up By Kendra Wong Telkwa/Interior News

Telkwa’s village council may look very different after the municipal election on Nov. 15 as the race for mayor heats up. With the race to fill four councillor positions and one mayor, of the current council, only three have announced they are seeking reelection. Mayor Carman Graf said he will be running for a third term with the village. There are a few projects that he said he hopes to see through if he is reelected. “I would really like to get this reservoir done, the problem is finding the money to get that done,” said Graf, referring to the Trobak Hill reservoir. But he isn’t alone in the race for mayor this term. Coun. John McDivitt said he will also be running for mayor.

“I think our mayor is getting too old, he’s a good mayor, but his health isn’t that good and I think I can win,” said McDivitt, adding that he ran for mayor roughly nine years ago, but lost. At the forefront of McDivitt’s campaign this year is lowering taxes. “I’m concerned

getting paid for and what are we elected for if we’re not going to listening to the taxpayer?” said McDivitt. Coun. Brad Layton will also be seeking reelection in the fall for a second term, adding he will continue to focus on fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes down.

“We need to get better control of spending,” -John McDivitt Mayoral candidate

about taxes mostly, they’re getting carried away,” he said. “We need to get better control of spending and the overtime.” He also wants to deal directly with taxpayers’ concerns, instead of the current system where the chief administrative officer deals with them, he added. “What are we

“My original [campaign] was to get more things into the community for youth and community safety like the community Wildfire Protection Plan and we’re not done either, as far as I’m concerned. I want to finish what I started,” said Layton. Coun. Rimas Zitkauskas, who is nearing the end of his

second term, has not decided if he will run again, noting that he will likely make his decision after UBCM at the end of the month. “Right now I’m concentrating on UBCM and making sure that the time we spend there is productive for the community and the conversations with the ministries brings some sort of positive outcome for the issues we have over here,” said Zitkauskas. “I’ll probably make up my mind when I get back.” Zitkauskas added he is particularly proud of capital projects such as the repurposing of the old meat co-op and milk plant building into the new municipal office, helping construct the stage at the Telkwa Barbecue Grounds and refurbishing the community hall during his term. Coun. Rick Fuerst did not return calls before the paper went to press.

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N EWS Telkwa considers patching up aging reservoir By Kendra Wong Telkwa/Interior News

The Village of Telkwa is looking at upgrading its existing reservoir and potentially building a new multi-million dollar one as well. Currently, the village does not meet fire protection and water storage capacities required to meet the community’s needs as set out by the Underwriters Survey. “Most of the communities’ premium real estate for future development resides on the east side of the Bulkley River and therefore cannot be developed because of our current water distribution limitations,” said Scott Beck, engineering technologist with the village, in a memo to council.

However, a new reservoir could change that. Council indicated that the 1.3-million litre reservoir could be built on Trobak Hill. Along with potentially building a new reservoir, the village would also need to make upgrades to its current Morris Concrete Reservoir, located south of the village just off Morris Road. A recent investigation by the Bulkley Valley Engineering Service found hairline cracks throughout the 31-year-old structure, mainly due to changing temperatures. “Anything that is exposed to temperature changes is going to want to shrink and expand primarily in its long direction,” said engineer Eerik Lilles

during the meeting. “This thing is expanding and contracting with temperature changes and it’s gotta give somewhere, so it’s cracking.” The rest of the reservoir, including

annual maintenance of the site, it could extend the life of the reservoir by another 20 years. “It doesn’t have an immediate risk of failure, but having these cracks isn’t great either,” said Lilles.

“It doesn’t have an immediate risk of failure,” -Eerik Lilles Engineer

the foundation and roof system, remain in relatively good condition despite not having any upgrades done to it in recent years. Lilles said the cracks don’t pose an immediate threat to the structure and with upgrades and

“It’s not something you have to do today, you probably won’t suffer too much if you don’t get to it next year. But I would think within the next couple of years you should.” He also recommended adding a coating that could

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be applied to the inside of the reservoir and floors which would help the cracks heal over time. The entire project, including the $171,613 cost of upgrading the Morris Concrete Reservoir, would be approximately $2.4 million. But the construction of a new reservoir could be a long way off. Finding funding for the project was a concern during Monday’s council meeting. Coun. Rimas Zitkauskas said they could potentially pull some of the money from the gas tax. “There’s nothing in the foreseeable future that we would need the gas tax for,” said Zitkauskas. “I think it’s doable . . . but we would have to take a closer look during the budget

process.” There is also the possibilty of applying for and receiving funding from grants such as the Build Canada Fund or the Community Improvement Fund. But Mayor Graf said the project probably won’t get off the ground for at least a few more years. “Unless some miracle happens, we’re probably five years away from having another reservoir,” he said. Kim Martinsen, chief administrative officer with the village, said even if they do find funding for the project, council would still need public approval. “We still need to go through the process of a referendum . . . because we have to have approval from the public to do it,” said Martinsen.

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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is hosting an information evening for individuals who may be interested in becoming a School Board Trustee. In conjunction with the Municipal Election being held on November 15, 2014, Trustees will be elected for the following areas: Zone 1 – Lake Kathlyn/Evelyn/Moricetown One (1) Trustee Zone 2 – Smithers/Glentanna/Driftwood Three (3) Trustees Zone 3 – Telkwa/Quick One (1) Trustee Zone 4 – Houston Two (2) Trustees The information evening will be held September 30th, 2014 at 7:00pm at the School Board Office, 1235 Montreal Street, Smithers. A trustee representative and school board administration will be available to provide an overview and answer any questions regarding trustee responsibilities, time commitments, remuneration etc. For further information regarding this information evening, please contact Dave Margerm, Secretary Treasurer, School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) at 250-877-6820.

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n Sept. 15, B.C. saw its first ever conviction of human trafficking under Canada’s Criminal Code. A 29-year-old man from Vancouver forced 11 teens, as young as 14, into prostitution. But this sure wasn’t the first time someone was trafficked in B.C. The US Department of State estimates that there are between 1,500 and 2,200 people trafficked through Canada to the US each year, and that doesn’t include the trafficking that stays in Canada. For those who think that this is a problem for bigger centres like Vancouver and Toronto but not in places like Smithers and Hazelton, think again. Public Safety Canada’s report on the issue reveals that it is Aboriginal women, youth, and children who are among the most likely victims in Canada. The leading cause of human trafficking in our nation is for the purpose of sexual exploitation, usually through prostitution. Our Supreme Court struck down Canada’s prostitution law last year and gave Parliament one year to come up with a new one. The new legislation, Bill C-36, is excellent and worthy of our full support. For the first time in Canadian history, it makes the purchasing of sexual services a crime. This will decrease the demand for prostitution which will in turn decrease the number of women forced into it. At the same time, the bill intentionally does not criminalize the prostitute. This allows her to exit the sex trade without a criminal record. When one Canadian study interviewed 100 prostitutes asking what they need, 95 per cent replied that they need to leave prostitution. The law also targets the pimps who buy and sell women and bans the advertising of sexual services anywhere children could likely be present. The opposition parties and much of the mainstream media are opposing this, often arguing for legalization instead. Their claim is that it will make the women safer to regulate prostitution. But that is comparable to saying that the answer to slavery is to regulate it. Prostitution inherently objectifies and degrades a human person, usually women. To add to that, research shows that legalization of prostitution leads to an increase in human trafficking. One study from the Netherlands reported that in the first five years after legalization, the number of child prostitutes increased 300 per cent, from 4,000 to 15,000. I was very disappointed to see that our MP, Nathan Cullen, along with the rest of the NDP, voted against this bill. Regardless of what party you support, the citizens of Skeena-Bulkley Valley should expect better. Mark Penninga Smithers, B.C. Executive Director of the Association for Reformed Political Action Canada

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Unions work hard for better wages and benefits Editor: I have a few words to say to Mr. Patrick Stokes re: his letter to the editor of Sept. 17, 2014. If the “Real Labourers” want a decent wage and some benefits and even a pension plan, they need to join the union of whatever their profession is. If there is no union, form one, and make sure that you go to the meetings and become and active participant. And oh yes, make sure that you are prepared to go without wages for five or six weeks or more to fight for what you are asking for. Do you think that the wages and benefits of teachers, nurses, etc. were just handed over to them on a silver platter? Employers are all trying — will pay you as little as they can get away with. I remember a certain employer (I won’t mention his name) said, and I quote, “If that guy

HAMMERING AWAY Eleven-year-old Jonah (left) and seven-year-old Oliver hammer nails into a stump on as part of the Nurturing Nature program Friday morning. Nineteen other school-age children were part of the program put on by Rae-Lynn Moore during the teachers’ strike at her Smithers property. Kendra Wong photo

is stupid enough wages and pento work for only sions of teachers $14.00 per hour, and other profesthat is all I am gosions, there you ing to pay him.” It go. Now you know is all about profit, how to gain them not employees. for yourselves — I know the get out and do it! government of Letters to the editor policy Loraine Hartley B.C. has spent lots Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for Smithers, B.C. of effort trying to clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone bust the unions, number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be and they have permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@ interior-news.com. had some success. Dictatorial Why do you think Approach to they did that? wages, benefits, pension able life style. Some how It was to increase the plans, and a 40-hour or other we have lost Home and Commuprofits of the corporate week. When I finished that. world. What about all high school it was easy The rich are getting nity Care these CEOs, or whatever to get a job. Most jobs richer on the working they are called, that talk had living wages and at man’s back. It is not about how broke they least health benefits, if uncommon for people to Editor: For anyone in our are when they are living not a pension plan. In work sixty hours a week on six figure salaries — the thirtys, when he was these days, often without community that now receives or has a relaplus bonuses. The only young and foolish, and being paid overtime. tionship with the Northway that is ever going to full of vim and vigour, They feel that they ern Health (NH) Home change, is for people to he attended rallies for need to do so, to pay Care (HC) program, you stand together and fight better working conditheir bills. The cost of will probably know of for wages and benefits tions. living has increased at a the initiative to do away as a group. How are Some of those rallies far higher rate than the with the ‘Do Not Send’ you going to get a group included clubbing and general working man’s (DNS) policy. together? FORM OR arrests, but the common wages. The DNS policy alJOIN A UNION! labourer slowly gained So, Mr. Stokes, and lows a HC client like me My dad is an old man ground, and by the sevall of the other people to request from NH that now, but he spent many enties, most people could out there who are envia worker they do not feel years fighting for decent afford to live in a reason- ous and bitter about the

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compatible with in their home not be sent there, and allows a worker the right to refuse to go to a household they do not feel comfortable going to. The initiative to do away with the DNS policy affects the HC worker as much as it affects the HC client as it strips a person of their right to voice an opinion and have a way to act on their valid concerns. The initiative is institutionalizing our private homes and it is a degradation of the program. In my opinion, forcing people together who do not want to be together can only lead to a toxic relationship between the two individuals. Many HC clients are unable to speak up for themselves and some clients and workers may feel they shouldn’t speak out for fear of negative consequences. For me and possibly many other workers and clients, the NH HC system is the only practical solution in a small rural town such as Smithers; allowing a care giver to obtain decent full time employment, and allowing a client to live a productive life and remain in their home. I am only an individual client among the dozens of other clients in this community who have no group representation to help them lobby their concerns. I find the tactics that NH has been using to coerce me into towing the line concerning and I urge any and all HC clients and workers who have concerns to speak out against this initiative. Most of us are going to want to utilize the HC program sooner or later, so act on your concerns and write a letter to the ‘Patient Care Quality Office’ in Prince George, this paper and/or the ‘Office of the Ombudsperson’. Dave Amirault Smithers, B.C.

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Mount Polley dike completed, investigators move in

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NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS Aerial photo shows upstream dike and sumps to contain tailings at Mount Polley mine, making the site secure so investigators can work at the site of the Aug. 4 dam breach.

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An upstream dike has been completed at Mount Polley Mine, allowing investigators to probe the site of the original Aug. 4 dam breach. The new structure is to make the breach area safe for inspection and work below, not to repair the original breach or retain water in the tailings pond, said Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals vicepresident for corporate affairs. “We’ve finished construction of the upstream dike, and now we’re establishing the sumps on

the upstream side of that, and that will intercept the water that’s going to continue to flow out of the tailings,” Robertson said in an interview Friday. “If anything should get past that, we’ll have another sump outside of the breach that will capture any water that comes out through the breach and make sure that it gets put into the reclaim system.” The sumps act as settling ponds, with the water pumped back up to another pit on the site of the copper-gold mine near Williams Lake. Robertson said the continued work addresses the Ministry of Environment’s non-compliance

notice issued to the company Sept. 9, regarding discharge of water into the Hazeltine Creek channel. Most of the available mine employees are back at work, with about 30 working on cleanup around Quesnel Lake. Work is expected to continue until there is too much snow cover to continue. The environment ministry released more water test results Thursday, showing water collected at various sites and depths in the area remains safe to drink. The immediate area of the tailings spill remains a “do not use” zone, and Interior Health advises local residents to avoid drinking cloudy water.

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In accordance with Sections 224 and 227 of the Community Charter, Council of the Town of Smithers is proposing to adopt “Bylaw Number 1758: 2015 and 2016 Permissive Taxation Exemptions”. This new bylaw includes the same exemptions and properties that were listed in last year’s permissive taxation exemption bylaw (“Bylaw 1733: 2014, 2015 and 2016 Permissive Taxation Exemptions”) with a change to the exemption for Roll Number 0860-720 (4035 Walnut Drive property owned by the Christian Reformed Church of Smithers). All properties that are proposed to receive permissive taxation exemptions for the 2015 and 2016 fiscal years are listed on the Town’s website along with proposed Bylaw 1758. Copies of the proposed “Bylaw Number 1758: 2015 and 2016 Permissive Taxation Exemptions” and the Notice of Permissive Taxation Exemptions can also be obtained at the Smithers Town Office at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC Leslie Ford Director of Finance

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Riding to Red Chris and the Sacred Headwaters

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A group of environmental activists rode their bicycles through Smithers on their way to the Sacred Headwaters of the Stikine, Skeena, and Nass Rivers.

Beyond Boarding was collecting funds for the Klabona Keepers, a Tahltan group of elders and families who have been active in protesting and at times blockading mining operations in the Northwest. “They are three hugely important salmon bearing rivers

of northern B.C.,” said Landon Yerex, explaining why he and his three companions were making the long journey. Beyond Boarding started in 2011. “Our mission is to channel the inherent positive energy we gain from snowboarding and surfing into social and environmental activism in ways that positively impact this world. “Our organization has really transitioned into really supporting the people who are sacrificing the most, who are those on the front lines: Indigenous people,

Indigenous land defenders,” explained Nicole Kilistoff. “So on this journey we’re not only raising awareness and funds for the Tahltan First Nations up in the Sacred Headwaters, but we’ve also been visiting different First Nations communities along the route and capturing their stories and understanding how our colonial ways and our industrial ways are affecting their culture and their land, and hoping to share that with folks across this province and across this nation,” added Kilistoff. The Beyond Boarders crew got right into the thick of things after arriving at their destination

and meeting up with the Klabona Keepers. They witnessed the takeover of a Black Hawk Drilling site and the subsequent police intervention to allow workers to recover equipment. Klabona Keepers have since blocked hunter traffic into the area. “There is absolutely NO room for a colonial mindset that ultimately serves the self-interest of people who have no previous connection to the land. That is why everything we do on the territory is under the consent of the elders,” was part of the last communication via Facebook from the Beyond Boarding crew.

Dease Lake RCMP help Smithers’ Black Hawk Drilling recover equipment after Klabona Keepers took over a drill site off Ealue Road. The group has closed the road to visiting hunters. OF ICT

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Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 3026 Bowser Street, New Hazelton, BC at 10:00 am, Monday, September 29, 2014 unless the delinquent taxes and accrued interest is paid by cash or certified cheque prior to the tax sale.

(From top) Beyond Boarding members ride their bicycles through Smithers on their way north to the Sacred Headwaters. The travellers join up with the Klabona Keepers in protesting the Red Chris Mine. Riding all the way to the Headwaters of the Stikine, Skeena and Nass Rivers from Vancouver with their equipment van were Desiree Wallace, Nicole Kilistoff, Landon Yerex, and Santana Gjaltema.

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Part W1/2, District Lot 811, Cassiar $ 7,844.91 Land District, Except Plan 11686 12799

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Lot 11, Block 19, Plan PRP 968, District $ 424.46 Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District

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Edmond Walsh

Lot 12, Block 19, Plan PRP 968, District $ 691.50 Lot 863, Section 1, Cassiar Land District

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Lot 8, Block 73, Plan PRP 968, District $ 148.19 Lot 882, Section 2, Cassiar Land District

The District of New 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 inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments. These properties will be offered for auction with the upset price being the minimum price accepted. 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 District of New Hazelton at 250-842-6571. Robyn Carlé Tax Collector This is the 2nd of two publications.

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Foresting safety trending in wrong direction: ombudsman By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

After years of safety improvements in the forestry sector, trends are heading back in the wrong direction. That is according to provincial forest safety ombudsman Roger Harris. “These are complex issues, and they are cultural issues. I think everyone has done a very good job, and I think the culture is changing, but every now and then you need somebody to come out and give it a jolt; give it a bit more push again to get people re-energized, refocused and fine tuning those things that have obviously allowed creepage into these kind of statistics,” said Harris after a presentation Thursday to the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce. The former MLA said a rise in public knowledge a decade ago helped shift what he described as generational “macho” attitudes when it came to the sector, and he hopes by travelling the province to get the word out on the negative trend that safety numbers can get back on the right track. “These aren’t just fatalities. We’re talking about real people, mothers and dads, and sons and daughters, husbands and wives,” said Harris. Smithers companies involved in the forestry sector are taking note and have made the move toward safer business practices. Pacific Inland Resources (PIR) has a comprehensive new and young worker program at the plant in Smithers according to manager Dean McDonald. “It’s really helped reduce the injury statistics with our new and young workers which would include our summer students, and there’s been an intense focus in

the last two years on making the plant safer as far as doing our dust mitigation,” said McDonald, explaining control of dust helps breathing and to reduce its explosive potential. The PIR program involves job observations and investigations of near misses. “And any and all incidents like first aid, medical treatments; Doing investigations and followups and making changes so we don’t have a re-occurrence,” added McDonald, who has been with PIR for eight years. A lot has changed McDonald said since he joined the industry 23 years ago, describing it as a more top-driven process with management paying attention to and changing worker behaviours, as well as equipment guarding that he believes has saved some fingers. Workers out in the bush have to now keep in contact with supervisors by checking in every hour or whenever they change locations. That was not the case when McDonald first started. “My indoctrination was I was shown my desk and thrown my pick-up and told to go get wood under permit,” said McDonald. With falling trees now a licensed job, drivers and equipment operators are the most at risk for injuries and fatalities today. Harris said companies have come to the realization safe work is profitable work, cutting back on downtime and increasing productivity. He hopes workers, companies, and the public keep up the pressure to strive for zero casualties in forestry. “There’s no job by its nature that needs to have as part of it a certain acceptable number of fatalities. Those are the sort of things you have when you’re talking about wars, not when you’re getting up and going to work,” insisted Harris.

Forest safety ombudsmen Roger Harris spreads the word on troubling safety trends in the forestry sector at a Smithers District Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday.

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CUBA CROONS FOR MAYOR Alex Cuba jumped off the plane from New York and headed straight for Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach’s re-election kick-off at the Old Church Friday night. Cuba announced his candidacy to the dozens gathered, but quickly reassured Bachrach that he was just kidding. Bachrach announced during his speech that he will aim to build more supportive and affordable housing in Smithers during his second term. Chris Gareau photo

Bulkley-Nechako rural community plan tweak includes affordable housing By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan has had some revisions from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Those changes were presented to Smithers council last Wednesday at a special meeting. Changes include increasing the minimum size of a parcel for future residential subdivisions from three acres to four, with the intention of concenttrating denser development within the municipalities of Smithers and Telkwa. Also of note is a new section on affordable, rental, and special

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needs housing. While the district would like to see most of any new housing of these types to be focused in the municipalities, it does leave room for some in the rural region. According to the plan, any affordable housing would still have to fit the make-up of the rural nature of the area. Planned efforts include regulations that allow secondary suites in single family dwellings in the rural area; allowing two single-family dwellings or a two-family dwelling on parcels larger than 8 hectares; bare land strata developments shall be considered in areas suitable for such Rural Residential development.

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE September 29th, 2014 Pursuant to Section 403 (1) of the Local Government Act on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 1415 Hankin Avenue the Collector shall offer for sale, by public auction, each parcel of real property on which taxes are delinquent. The following real properties shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of delinquent taxes and interest.

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To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listing at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. More information is available through our Online Community Calendar at www.interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone. Fall Art Workshops for adults and older teens Sept. 20-Oct. 5. Affordable workshops in various styles. Call the Smithers Art Gallery 250-847-3898 to register. BV Dart League is looking for more players to join them Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Legion. Register for teams by Sept. 26. Phone 250-877-3461 evenings or weekends. Groud 2 Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen every Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church Hall. Call SCSA 250847-9515 to join this free life skills literacy program. Childcare provided. Apres Skeena Saturday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. at the Old Church. A fundraising banquet dinner for SkeenaWild Conservation. Tickets $40 at Interior Stationery and BV Research Centre. www.skeenawild.org. Evelyn Community Association meetings first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Evelyn Hall. New members welcome. Prayer-walk-for-life in lieu of Life Chain Saturday, Oct. 4 gather at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph’s parking for further instructions. Sharing the message that every life is precious and worthy of respect and protection, from conception to natural death. Smithers Film Series Sunday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre,

Venus in Fur, Roman Polnaski’s adaptation of David Ives’ Venus in Fur works on so many levels. Evelyn Farmer’s Market Friday, Oct. 10, 4-8 p.m. at Evelyn Hall. For table rentals phone Kelly at 250-847-3627. 6x6 Auction at the Smithers Art Gallery. Deadline to submit Wednesday, Oct. 15. Shown for silent/anonymous auction Oct. 21-24. Bidding ends with and event Friday, Oct. 24, 7-9:30. Blank 6”x6” panels avail. at the Gallery for $3. www.smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org, 250-847-3898. From the Fire: Breathing Life into Reclaimed Slash-Pile Wood. Wood sculptures by Rod Brown at the Smithers Art Gallery. Sept. 9–Oct. 18. Rod Brown has carved a gallery of dynamic sculptures using reclaimed waste wood from a clear-cut. www. smithersart.org, info@smithersart.org, 250-847-3898. Exhibition Proposals being accepted at the Smithers Art Gallery to be shown May 2015 to April 2016. To apply download an application pack from our website, www.smithersart.org, or pick one up from the Gallery. Deadline is Nov. 10. 250-847-3898. Bible Study for Women Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 25, 7:30-9 p.m. at 1471 Columbia Dr. Studying the book of James for Women with Beth Moore DVD. Call Claudia 250-847-1664 to order materials.

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Honda Fit goes big but in a smaller package new 2015 has 79mm of The subcompact segment additional rear seat room, in Canada had been a bit the largest cargo area, stale, until this past year, class leading passenger when we witnessed a number of new entries into volume and more front this segment. shoulder room than its In 2013, Nissan introduced competitors. That’s all the Versa Note hatchback good stuff but the design and earlier this year Nissan of the rear seats and carThe Fit has the followed up with the Migo floor make all of that cra, the least expensive car space race won. room even more useful. on the market ($9,998). Honda has what they Zack Spencer The latest entry is the call Magic Seats: an Honda Fit, the only vehicle in this comoutrageously simple rear seat design petitive class to come with an amazing that allows the seat bottom to flip up, array of seating options that make it a making the rear seat floor accessible to wonder-on-wheels. store large or tall objects. This would be a great place to transport a dog, almost Looks like a kennel on wheels. Since the fuel In an age where most cars get bigger tank is placed under the front seats from one generation to the next, Honda instead of the typical location under has bucked the trend and actually the rear cargo floor, this allowed the shaved 41mm off the overall length of designers to lower the rear floor offering this new 2015 Fit, but improved interior a much deeper cargo area. Combine this volume. The way they achieved this is by with the ability of the rear seats to fold, stretching the wheelbase and shortening plus the front passenger seat to be rethe front and rear overhangs. This move clined to help transport extra long items also helped in the styling department the Fit has the space race won. by producing more of a wedge front surface with a sleeker front windshield. Drive The Fit now looks longer, sleeker, and Honda has a new line of engines it less top heavy. Priced from $14,495 calls Earth Dreams, a less than subtle $22,595, the Fit, on paper, might not mocking of Mazda’s Skyactiv. The look as attractive as the top selling essence of this new engine technology Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. But when is taking variable valve timing and direct the buyer factors in the versatility of this injection, plus a lighter design to help in vehicle and the fact it has the highest power delivery and fuel consumption. retained value in this class, according to The new 1.5L engine has eleven per cent Canadian Black Book, it can offer good more power, at 130hp, plus more torque value. at 114 lb.-ft. but is 27 per cent lighter than the old engine. The power goes Inside to either an all-new 6-speed manual As attractive as the new exterior is, the that is available on all trim levels or a interior has always been the real story. new continuously variable transmission There is no other car in the subcompact, that expands the gear, ratio range by or even the compact class, that has the fourteen percent. What this means in same functionality and flexibility. This

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terms of drivability is a better jump off the line and improved highway cruising. Because the new transmission reduces weight and friction, the fuel economy has improved by 16 per cent, which is an amazing accomplishment in such a small car. Rated at 7.0L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway, using the much tougher 2015 fuel standards, this represents fuel number buyers will actually be able to achieve. In addition, the suspension has been improved for more responsiveness but I found the ride a bit choppy over bumpy roads. Verdict There is so much to talk about with the Honda Fit from space to design and new engineering; it is easy to overlook the creature comforts that have been added. There is now a height adjustable drivers seats, a standard 5-inch LCD screen with backup camera and Bluetooth all on

the base $14,495 DX trim. Move up one step to the $17,295 LX trim and Honda includes a huge 7-inch touch-sensitive Display Audio system and heated front seats (my favourite). There is also the $19,195 EX trim with alloy wheels, paddle shifter and moon roof, but the big news is the inclusion of the $21,295 EX-L Navi trim. This is the EX trim with leather and navigation, making the fit downright opulent. This isn’t the least expensive car in this class but on the whole it offers so much more than just a price point. This car is all about smart money. The Lowdown Power: 1.5L 4-cylinder with 130hp Fill-up: 7.0L/5.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $14,495-$22,595 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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The big stories out the of classic car world today are the multi-million dollar rarities that will be offered for sale at the big auctions in Monterey, Ca. With those cars making headlines, it’s easy to forget that there isn’t a millionaires-only policy when it comes to classic cars. Here are four favourite all-American classics that can still be had for less than the price of a loaded new Ford Focus:

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sequels, few automakers have had the ability to follow up one blockbuster with another of equal magnitude. The Model A was “The Godfather II” to the Model T’s “The Godfather.” If you look at American period photos from the 1930s-40s, it sometimes seems like there was nothing else on the road. They can still provide reliable transportation even in the 21st century. Amazingly, this piece of automotive history is still affordable. Tudor sedans range from $15,000 to $20,000 and roadsters $20,000 to $25,000. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com

The ’48 Cadillacs were the first all-new Caddies after the end of WWII (the 194647 cars were similar to the 1942 model), and they were drop-dead gorgeous with the first of the fighter plane-inspired tail fins that would grow to near mutant proportions by 1959. As elegant as any Bentley of the era, the ’49 model was the first with Cadillac’s modern overhead valve V-8.

1961-63 Ford Thunderbird: The

third generation T-Bird is arguably the prettiest. The epitome of jet-age, mid-century modern style, it was dubbed “the bullet bird” for its streamlined shape. Nice coupes are particularly reasonable, and with a little searching, decent convertibles can be found for $25,000 or less.

1930 Ford Model A generation Mustang which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has clearly aged beautifully, looking just as fresh today as it did in April of 1964 at its New York World’s Fair introduction. Prices seem to be firming up, but six-cylinder coupes and convertibles are still available at a reasonable price.

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Reason for plenty of thanks after Thanksgiving food drive By Dana C. Gorbahn Smithers/Telkwa

This year’s food drive took place from Sept 15th – 20th; and we anticipated more volunteer participants then in the past years. We were right. During this past week, 63 volunteers from HIGH ROAD Services Society, GPAR, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints delivered flyers and bag (donated by Safeway) to virtually every home in Smithers and parts of Telkwa; and then picked up the donated foods from generous families who prepared them in advance and left them on the doorstep. It was so amazing at the results from these acts of service. There was 2950 pounds of donated goods collected for the local Salvation Army Food Bank. A total of 171 service hours were recorded in this needed act of charity. We did fall short of our regional competition with Prince Rupert collecting 4550 pounds; Terrace with 3460 pounds; and Kitimat with 3100 pounds (this was Kitimat’s first year).

Throughout the Province some 250,000 addresses were approached for the cause. The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive began in 2009 in the city of Burnaby to assist the local food bank. It has now expanded province wide and is able to assist dozens of community food banks serving over 50 cities and many thousands of needy individuals and families throughout British Columbia. Last year, over 450,000 lbs of food was collected by more than 6000 volunteers (valued at approx. $1,000,000) and was sorted and delivered to community food banks. This year’s goal was to collect over 600,000 lbs of food. Results are still be tabulated. I am extremely grateful to not only the many volunteers that delivered and collected the food but also to the Town of Smithers and Village of Telkwa for their generosity and kindness. We hope that we will get even more next year as more and more people become involved. Dana Gorbahn is the executive director of HIGH ROAD Services Society.

Aianna Konst unloads donations to the Salvation Army.

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AIDS WALK FOR LIFE 2014 Positive Living North, Bulkley Valley & Dze L K’ant Friendship Centres HIV/ AIDS Awareness Program helped to organize the AIDS Walk for Life on Thursday. People walked down Main Street to promote national awareness and fundraise for direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS.

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Main Street in Smithers will be filled with zombies crawling, scampering and dragging themselves down to Bovill Square on Oct. 11. New Age Insights & Sawyer’s So Good Cupcakes are organizing the first annual zombie walk. “We’ve heard of zombie walks before and we know it can be a lot of fun. The Walking Dead is a

really big TV show now and a lot of people love zombies. It is a good way for people to get together and enjoy the same kind of passion,” said organizer Michelle Blackett. The walk starts at 3 p.m. at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street. People don’t need to preregister, they can just show up with a nonperishable food item to donate to the Smithers Food Bank. The rules are simple, don’t vandalize anything, obey the police and ham it up for the cameras.

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Smithers all-candidates forum Oct. 29 By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

Voters are going to have a chance to hear the candidates for Smithers town council make their case at an all-candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Della Herman Theatre. Smithers District Chamber of Commerce manager Heather Gallagher said that time may be moved to 6:30 p.m., depending on how many citizens are nominated for the seats in town

FALL RIDING A resident rides her bike along King Street early Monday morning. Summer is slowly ending and Tuesday, Sept. 23 marks the first day of fall. Kendra Wong photo

hall. Gallagher explained that members of the media and the chamber will each have a shot at putting a question to the candidates, who will then have a chance at rebuttal. A moderator will keep things in check and make sure everyone stays within their alloted time. The theatre can hold 300 people who would like to hear the ideas candidates have on the direction of the town. The election is on Nov. 15. Nominations are still open and are available at town hall.

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A century of service By Chris Gareau

bell that found its way home on Easter Quick/Interior News Sunday, 1984, after a mysterious 14-year disappearance. But then the building opens up to a beautiful interior filled with history A little piece of history sitting south of and storied treasures. Telkwa near the corner of Highway 16 and The little church has a fascinating past Quick Road West is celebrating its 100-year that will be recounted and relived with anniversary this Sunday. a service, tree planting, meal, historical St. John the Divine Anglican Church vignette, and baroque-flavoured classical appears indisc ript from the outside concert. Everyone is invited to wear period save the Celtic Cross on the roof and a dress during this anniversary event and annual harvest festival. The doors still open for church services on the fourth sunday of every month, a century after being consecrated by Caledonia Bishop Frederick DuVernet in 1914. “Usually about 12 people would show up. It’s kind of a tradition,” said Rector’s Warden Mel Coulson, taking a break from preparing the church for Sunday’s big event. The trials for the church started before it was even built. In 1911, Mary L. Lombe from Torquay, England wanted to build a church in memory of her late husband, the Reverend Edward Lombe. A series of events — including speculation on where the Grand Trunk Rector’s Warden Mel Coulson prepares the Pacific Railway Company was to place church for Sunday. Chris Gareau photo

A carved communion rail shipped from England in 1912 by Reverend Edward Lombe’s children stands in front of the lectren carved with an eagle and crests.

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its new divisional point, an initial site plan for New Hazelton, considering South Hazelton, and a charming response from a growingly impatient Mrs. Lombe on the idea of putting the church in Smithers — eventually led to the church being built in Hubert. “Please tell him that if he thinks it better to build the church at any other place, even one rejoicing in such a very plebian, Dickens-like name as ‘Smithers’!! I am quite agreeable,” wrote Mrs. Lombe from Tokyo to Bishop DuVernet’s wife in 1913. The location four miles from Telkwa was not the home of St. John the Divine for long. Hubert soon became a relative ghost town after the rail company built around the speculators trying to squeeze as much as they could for the land in the area. “As it turned out, of all those four communities, it was exactly the wrong place,” laughed Coulson. Built in a month with Mrs. Lombe’s donation of $1,000 at the start of the Great War, the church was carefully moved across the Bulkley River to its current location in 1928. It was then restored to its former and present glory by members of the congregation from 1984-86.

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Norm Read, Pete Thomsen and Mel Coulson replacing the foundations in 1984. Congregation members restored the church after a three-year effort in 1986.

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Join the free fun every Tuesday! Ground 2 Griddle 9:30am-1:00pm at the Neighbourhood Kitchen St James Anglican Church Hall Join the free fun every Tuesday! 9:30recipes, a.m.-1 have p.m. lunch with Learn to cook new St. James Anglican Church Hall people from here and around the world “A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized.”

Learn&tobring cook home new recipes, have lunch with leftovers. people from here and around the world & Childcare provided. bring home leftovers. Childcare provided.

Thank you to Ground 2 Griddle free life skill literacy Thank you to Ground 2 Griddle free life skills literacy program sponsors: SCSA, Wetzin’kwa, NWCC and the program sponsors: SCSA, Wetzin`Kwa, NWCC and ofAdvanced Advanced Education. theMinistry Ministry of Education.

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It’s almost here…the Friends of Smithers Library BOOK SALE! Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1 BOOKS – MOVIES – MUSIC Thin out your shelves and make room for new finds. Donations of items in good condition are gratefully accepted at the library during open hours. FREE PROGRAMS Drop into a library program this fall and discover together! No registration required. IN OUR BACKYARD: WELLNESS OPTIONS

CREATE WITH LEGO Thursdays, 3-4:30 PM An opportunity to build and play in a welcoming social space (unsupervised). FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays 10-11, September 22 to December 3 Stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and new friends. For children age 6 and under accompanied by an adult. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE! Thursdays, September 23 to December 4

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KNITTING CIRCLE Thursday Evenings, 6-8 pm Bring your needles and yarn for some social knitting or crocheting. Share ideas, exchange tips, and meet other enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

A new early literacy program for infants and toddlers with their parent or caregiver. Thank you to MOST for Children for their generous support of the Mother Goose on the Loose program, and to Friends of the Smithers Library for their LEGO donation. smithers.bclibrary.ca 3817 Alfred Avenue 250-847-3043

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End of Life Care WHAT IS HOSPICE? The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports loved ones and their families during the last loved ones andoftheir families during the last stages life and bereavement. Donations are life appreciated and can be sent to stages of and bereavement. Box 8, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0.

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New stock flooding in weekly! Metal Element Workshop at Logpile Lodge Saturday October 11, 2014 A rejuvenating day to embrace the changes of Autumn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspectiveâ&#x20AC;? - Doe Zantamata

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Village of Telkwa will hold a Public Hearing in the Village Office Council Chambers, 1415 Hankin Street, on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 commencing at 12:00 noon to consider the following rezoning application: That the owners (Village of Telkwa) of the property legally described as 1193 Cottonwood Street, Lot 7 Block 31 District Lot 415 Range 5 Coast District Plan 3205 Except Plan 7443 PID #012-329-959 request a re-zoning of part of those lands from P4 (Public park and recreation) to P1 (Community Services) to allow for the building of a new fire hall in Proposed Lot A.

At this Public Hearing all persons who deem their interest in the property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Written submissions to be considered at the Public Hearing must be received at the Village Office by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2014. Information on the proposed re-zoning application can be viewed at the Village Office at 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC during regular business hours. Kim Martinsen Chief Administrative Officer

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STEER BUYERS: Grand Champion Steer – Peterbilt Reserve Champion Steer – Bulkley Valley Credit Union Turcott Bros Smithers Feed Store Pacific Inland Resources (2) Hoskins Ford (2) Glacier Electric Smithers Sausage Factory (4) Bulkley Electric Babine Truck & Equipment Babine Animal Hospital Vanderhoof Coop Tony Strimbold (Shinedown Enterprises) Hemich Family Rob Judzentis (2) Pretivm Resources Andy Meints Contracting Daybreak Farms LVM Contracting & Rosco Hauling Trails North Powersports Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd (2) Jeff & Rhonda Giesbrecht Bell Bros Gus Poirier Construction Triantha & Wolfridge Contracting Glacier Creek Ranch G. Windsor & Sons Trucking W Diamond Ranch Hytech Drilling Castle Building Supply Sullivan Motor Products Tri Town Lumber LAMB BUYERS: Grand Champion Lamb – Smithers Sausage Factory Reserve Champion Lamb – Trails North Powersports Bulkley Electric Coho Medical Rob Brooks Woodmere Cattle Co. Bulkley Valley Credit Union Sullivan Motor Products HBH Land Surveying Hammings Butcher Shop Protech Forest Resources Frank Strimbold Hoskins Ford (2) HOG BUYERS: Grand Champion Hog – Glacier Electric Reserve Champion Hog – Smithers Parts & Service Turcott Bros Lino’s Sales Grassland Equipment Bulkley Electric Perry & Co. Ken Nicolls & Rob Judzentis Thank you also to: All of our “unsuccessful” buyers, your bids and support made our sale a huge success. Thanks to our bid catchers: Tom, Matt, Dallas, Gary Thanks to our office and ring staff: Dayna, Susan, Sue, Lois, LeRoy Thanks to our auctioneer: Charlie McClary of McClary Stockyards Thanks to Grassland Equipment for your donation to the District Council Thanks to Stacey and helpers for taking our buyers’ photos.

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Back to school is different now SPICE OF LIFE

Brenda Mallory

t’s back to school time! So nice to be able to say that. It saddened me to see the teachers’ strike drag on. What are

we teaching children about bickering? On the other side of the coin what are we teaching children about sticking up for what you believe in? It was fun to see the children and parents out and about today as they looked for all the things needed to start another year. It is the little ones in grade one or two that were so very excited. A back pack, pencils, colour marker pens. (Don’t get those new scented pens), some scribblers and paper. An endless list of

things I am sure. What did I think about the strike? As an old school teacher I understood the cause. Still I had no experience in this new age of computers and other gadgets. My first teaching job was in Maple Ridge. I had a class of three grades. Total 35 students. It was a country school where often students were kept home while they worked on the farm. Boots with manure of some sort festered by the heat vent. Fresh milk in a glass jar

was brought for the teacher. Plain wooden desks with the seat attached. I even had an abacas for math time. Reading included the old Dick and Jane books. I also had a collection of Methuen books that made sure each grade one student went home on that first day knowing how to read something. No back packs. Tools of the learning trade were brought on that first day, put in the desk and there stuff stayed. No computers, no TV

screen. Instruction was on the chalk board. Flash cards for this and that. It was the day and age of no extra help in the school. Recess and bus duty was done by the teachers. Lunch hour was almost never on my schedule. As a grade one teacher I stayed with the children while they ate their lunch, then it was outside to do yard duty. Honesty I quite liked that. Didn’t want to be in the staff room anyway. So you see I can understand how

much more teachers have to do these days. Computers all around the classroom. More to learn in this fast paced environment. You have helpers of great value taking care of those who need assistance in one way or another. Autism has distracted the normal flow of education. None of this existed when I taught school. Never had a child with issues where I would need help dealing with the problem. So now as I look at the profession today

I can only hope this contract will make teachers’ lives better. Children, I hope will get a lot from the new programs or special needs teachers that might join the profession. Also I hope that the powers that be will be able to get beyond the acrimony and show children the good side of both parties. I have an idea someone will want to tell me a thing or two. Go ahead, call me at 250846-5095. E-mail your comments to mallory@bulkley. net.

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The lowest amount that any of the above noted properties may be sold for is the upset price, which is the accumulative total of delinquent, arrears, current taxes, penalties, interest, and applicable fees. The highest bid above the upset price will be accepted. Successful bidders at the tax sale must pay to the Town of Smithers the bid amount, by Interac or certified cheque, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. The properties will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The Town of Smithers is not responsible for the condition of any of the properties listed. Purchasers of tax sale property should note that the sale is not final, as the property is subject to redemption by the owner until September 28, 2015. If the owner redeems the property, the tax sale purchase price, plus interest, will be returned to the purchaser. For more information on the Tax Sale process please contact the Finance Department at (250) 847-1600. Leslie Ford, Director of Finance September 2014

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TUNES FROM THE FARMERS’ MARKET The band Matt Murray performing a rendition of Britney Spears’ song Toxic over the weekend at the Farmers’ Market. This Saturday is the last week for the market and there will be a special dairy demonstration. The market runs from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. on Sept. 27. Chris Gareau photo

BACK TO SCHOOL Jacenta Joseph (right) and Sophia Levenson are excited for the new school year to begin as they make their way to class Monday morning outside Muheim Elementary School.

The Town of Smithers is seeking individuals to work as Election Officials for the 2014 Municipal Election being held Saturday, November 15th, 2014. Preference will be given to those individuals who have experience working Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections. You will be required to attend a training session on Wednesday, November 13, 2014 from noon until 2:00 pm. General Voting Day is Saturday, November 15 and you will be required on site from approximately 7:30 am until 8:30 pm (lunch and dinner will be provided). You will be paid a stipend of $200. If you are interested or require further information, please contact: Susan Bassett Chief Elections Officer Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers 250-847-1600

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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 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Town of Smithers and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears is deceased or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Town of Smithers.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Town of Smithers for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the Town of Smithers for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting (250-847-1600): Susan Bassett, Chief Election Officer

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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. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kim Martinsen, Chief Election Officer – 250.846.5212 Stacey Price, Deputy Chief Election Officer – 250.846.5212 First Issue: September 17, 2014 Second issue: September 23, 2014

Public Notice LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning September 30th, 2014 until the close of general voting for the election on November 15th, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Village of Telkwa office, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

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ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the [municipality or electoral area] for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the [municipality or electoral area] for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Kim Martinsen, Chief Election Officer at 250-846-5212 Stacey Price, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-846-5212 First Issue: September 17, 2014 Second issue: September 23, 2014

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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron

ivers Day 2014 in the Bulkley Valley. Sunday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Celebrate clean, free-flowing rivers and all they support. 10 a.m. Flotilla: canoe, kayak and raft leaving from

Quick Bridge. A prize for the best boat flag! 1 p.m. enjoy a wild salmon BBQ. Having family over for Thanksgiving and planning something special? Formal place settings can make a table look lovely. Napkin to the left of the dinner plate, large dinner fork to the left of the napkin, smaller salad fork to the left of the dinner fork. Knife to the right of the plate with the cutting edge toward the plate. Small spoon to the right of the knife, soup spoon to the right of the small spoon. To use the right utensil, start on the outside, work your way in.

The Brown Bag Lunch (BBL) will be starting up their 2014-15 season Thursday, Oct. 9, 12-1 p.m. The first speaker is Alice Williams, speaking about Chakras, a Sanskrit (Hindu) word meaning centre. Alice will also do an interactive exercise with the group so each person can have a personal experience of their own energy system. Alice offers energy healing modalities out of Full Circle Yoga and has a radio program on CICK 93.9FM, Shaman’s Fire, a continuing discussion of energy medicine, Saturday and Sunday 10-11 a.m. Ever wonder where

the word nightmare comes from? An Anglo-Saxon word mare is sometimes defined as a monster or spirit. Some beliefs were that these monsters sat on sleepers’ chests at night and stopped their breathing. Ancient Egypt had a small-statured, jovial god Bes who was supposed to protect sleepers from nightmares. Likenesses of the god were hung in the bedroom or even carved into the headboard or bedposts to protect against scary dreams. An other term used for nightmares, night hags. Fall 2014 Smithers Film Series, 7:30

p.m. every second Sunday at the Roi Theatre. Oct. 5, Venus in Fur (France/ USA). Oct. 19, Gloria (Chile). Nov. 2, A Most Wanted Man (UK). Nov. 16, Ida (Poland). Nov. 30, The Trip to Italy (UK). Dec. 14, Boyhood (DCP). Policies that build community. This paper discusses the various ways that a well-formulated public policy can help create caring communities. There needs to be spaces, clean, green accessible places that enable community members to spend time together and to participate as active members. A second component would

include the crucial types of informal care from families, friends, neighbours. Community celebrations play a large part. This type of community is mainly in the hands of our municipal government. Go to http://www. caledoninst.org/ Publications/ PDF/1051ENG.pdf for the full report. Important as we head towards an election. Closing with: Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished out of imperfection. Yet they were accomplished, somehow, all the same. -Lois McMaster Bujold.

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Smithers native Rob Goddard (right in both photos) and his teammate Ryan Steele did anything but stink in their third-place Amazing Race Canada finish. The co-workers survived finishing last in two non-elimination rounds and a Speedbump that had the duo digging through horse manure to make the finale.

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DEMO A CUT ABOVE Rod Brown carves out himself an audience during Saturday’s Farmers’ Market. The Terrace artist gave a wood sculpting demonstration in front of the Smithers Art Gallery where his exhibit of reclaimed wood sculptures called From the Fire is on display until Oct. 18. SMITHERS ART GALLERY IS NOW INVITING

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Amelia Merhar is coming back to Smithers with a new name and a new purpose. She lived in Smithers in 2008 while training to be a conductor. After she was laid off she moved up to the Yukon for a couple of weeks but end up staying. “I travelled around a lot and had started to play music. When I moved up north, the long winters allowed me to flourish creatively,” she said. Now she is returning with her music and a stage name. Big Mama Lele will be playing at Mountain Eagle Books and Cafe on Oct. 1. “I had my first show booked in Toronto years ago and I needed a stage name. I’ve listened to a lot of early blues women with simple songs with great lyrics. I was inspired and because

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I play ukulele, I stole Big Mama Thornton’s name and went with Big Mama Lele,” Merhar said. She describes her style as funny, honest, feminist folk music. She’ll be bringing a song that she wrote while she was in Smithers. “I wrote a song about working for the railroad. It is a play on TLC’s Waterfall.

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Judo celebrates 60 years By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

For Bernie Mattie, the sport of Judo isn’t just about beating your opponent — it is a true test of respect, persistence and honour. “It teaches kids mutual welfare and respect for your partner because without your training partner, you can’t get anywhere,” said Mattie, head instructor who had been with the Smithers Judo Club for the past 20 years. “It teaches kids that life is all about ups and downs, and in judo it’s not about how hard

you can throw, but when you fall, you learn to pick yourself back up again.” The Smithers Judo Club isn’t one that normally advertises for new members on an annual basis. However, this year is different. This year marks the 60th anniversary since the club was first created. Henry Boas, a former Smithers resident, helped found the club back in 1954 with Henry Murphy and Ron Toews. “I wanted to do judo, I found some people who were interested and so we started

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the judo club,” said Boas. “I like the philosophy. You’re working together with a mutual prosperity. The better I make the students, the better I become,” he said. “The other thing that’s really great is with children that are introverted, they’re kind of fearful and once they learn how to fall, learning how to fall takes time for most people, and once they’ve done that they’ll lighten right up and have a ball.” While Boas left the club in 1967, his love for judo extended to many of the cities he travelled to. See JUDO on B2

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“Everywhere I’d go, if there wasn’t a judo club, I’d start one,” he said, adding that he has also helped start or took over clubs in Houston, Nelson, Cranbrook, Campbell River, Prince George, Kamloops and Penticton. The Smithers club became a part of Judo B.C. in 1981. Since then, it has kept its numbers steady with 12 members and Mattie as the full-time instructor. The club focuses on a core group of students, developing them not only

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Smithers Judo Club Registration Registration for members will begin October 7th, 2014. Where: St. Joseph’s School Gym, 4054 Broadway, Smithers B.C. Who: Boys and girls, men and women age five and up. How Much: Fall Term (October 7th to December 11th) $190.00 for Juniors (up to 12 years old) and $210.00 for Seniors (13 years and older). This includes a membership for 2014/15 in the Provincial Judo Association. Spring Term (Jan.20th to April 23rd 2015) $220.00 for Juniors and $240.00 for Seniors (for returning members). Family Rates are available upon request. When: Every Tuesday evening Novice Junior (ages 5 to 12) from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Senior Advance Class from 8:00 to 9:00 PM When: Every Thursday evening Novice Senior Class (over 13 years) from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Senior Advance Class from 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Time and duration of classes will be subject to change based on the number of participants. For more information contact Bernard Mattie (Head Instructor, NCCP Level II Certified, & 3rd Degree Black Belt) 250-847-6318 or email at Bernard.Mattie@.gov.bc.ca.

into judo champions but into well-rounded individuals as well. “We had a building year about four or five years ago, a lot of the kids who came through went off to school or university and then you slowly build back up again,” said Mattie. “Judo is a close contact sport. One of the benefits is life-long learning skills. Once you teach a child to learn how to fall, everybody slips and falls — we ski, we bike, we snowboard, and it can really make a difference.” Over the years, the local club has also been quietly training its students to

compete in competitions around the country. Many of its members have gone to the national judo competitions and this year they have a few students competing for spots with the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Josh Bazil, 15, has been with the club for four years and said the competitions are his favourite part. “I like it because it’s fun, especially when we go off to competitions. You get to know a lot of people,” he said. “I’m hoping to try and get a black belt.” Despite the competitive aspect, the philosophy still remains the same.

“What I really loved about the sport is that you would have two athletes who are rivals and they would exhaust themselves having an incredible match and after the match, they’re sleeping and resting with their backs together. It’s competitive, but there’s so much respect. “These kids might not be overly well-coordinated but they have tenacity and heart. But you can’t train heart. If you have enough heart, all the other stuff takes care of itself.” The first class of the year is Oct. 7 at St. Joseph’s School gym at 7 p.m.

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Moore, Coish make debut with Cougars By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Smithers’ Brendan Moore and Riley Coish are playing with the big boys now. The duo will be on the starting roster with the Cariboo Cougars this season in the B.C. Major Midget League. “It feels really good. Everybody knows that we have a good team this year and there are really high Smithers’ Riley Coish (left) and Brendan Moore are on this year’s starting roster with the Cariboo Cougars. expectations. It feels really Contributed photo and Nolan Kelly photo good to be part of such a good group,” said Moore “I have a lot more “If they need energy, who also played minor September. who plays centre with the confidence going into then I’ll bring energy. hockey with the storm, he “It’s been a pretty easy Bulkley Valley Credit July 2007 team. this year,Union I feel a lot more If they need points, hopes to make the most transition because I knew EPS Logos to be supplied tobecause Newspapers Coish echoed Moore’s comfortable I’ve hopefully, I can put up out of the new season. most of the guys before anticipation to get back on already played in the some points on the board “I’m playing more of because we’ve played each Pantone colours: Pantone the ice again. league and I know I’m287 Bluefor them too and whatever a depth role this year, so I other in the past and I’ve Pantone “I’m excited to get capable of playing in 356 Green role the coach wants me to want to play my role and known them for a couple 139 Harvest the season going and see the league andPantone hopefully play, that’s what I’m going do the job that I need to of years,” said Coish. where the team can go this excelling this year,” said to do to help the team.” be doing,” said the rightBryan MacLean, year,” said Coish. Moore, who used to play He also wants to winger. co-head coach with the Moore played 14 with the Smithers Storm improve his on-ice decision Coish said it has been Cougars, said both have games at the end of last minor hockey team. making, moving the puck easy to get along with similar playing styles. season with the Cougars This year, the 16-yearquickly and adjusting to his new teammates and “The big thing with registering one goal, two old hopes to contribute the fast pace of playing in develop on-ice chemistry Brendan is that he finished Black/Grey Logo fileteam in more ways Colour Logo File since the team began assists and six penalty to the the BCMML. the season with us last minutes. than one. For 16-year-old Coish, practicing in early year and his ability to

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skate and he’s physical certainly is something that set him apart and he’s taken on a little bit of a leadership role in the dressing room as well,” said MacLean. “Riley is a fairly similar player to Brendan. He plays the whole rink, strong in his own end and a strong skater, not afraid to get physical. They’re both really good kids. They do everything the right way,” he added. Trevor Sprague, general manager and head coach, added Moore and Coish are good defensive players as well. “A lot of our offence comes from what we do defensively and both these guys bring that attribute,” he said. “They’re great guys, Smithers minor hockey should be proud of these [two] gentlemen and what they’ve been able to accomplish. It’s been a long time since we’ve had guys out of Smithers and to have [two] is pretty special.”

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Make your home more energy-efficient Did you know that being green saves money, especially around the house? Homeowners annually lose hundreds of dollars to inefficient appliances and a drafty home. Making simple changes can benefit the planet and your bottom line. Choose the right appliances Appliances in your home as well as certain behaviors can have a considerable impact on how much energy is consumed. The Energy Information Administration reports that the average home uses approximately 1,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) each month. Kwh is measured by multiplying the number of 1,000 watts of electricity used by the number of hours the device is in use. Every appliance has a different measure of electricity usage. Here are some examples of common appliances in the home and how much energy they consume in one hour, courtesy of Bright Hub. • Electric clothes dryer: 6,000 watts • Washing machine: 425 watts • Refrigerator : 188 watts • Dishwasher: 200 watts • Central AC: 6,000 watts • Window AC: 1,300 watts • Flat screen TV: 150 watts • LCD TV: 213 watts • Vacuum: 1,100 watts • Freezer: 273 watts • Water heater: 473 watts • Toaster oven: 1,200 watts • Coffeemaker: 1,200 watts • Desktop computer: 95 watts • DVD player: 25 watts • Cable box: 20 watts • Laptop: 50 watts Selecting energy-efficient appliances and using them in a conservative manner can reduce energy usage and the cost of your monthly utility bill. Try to run high-wattage appliances during the evening or early-morning hours when energy rates may be reduced. Also, if the weather will be warm, running these appliances during cooler hours prevents the home from heating up even more -- possibly requiring the additional use of an air conditioner. Unplug appliances when they’re not in use to avoid vampire drain. Many appliances still draw a small amount of power even when turned off. Also, be sure to properly insulate and position appliances so they can run at the highest level of efficiency.

Energy audit You can request or hire individuals to conduct an energy audit or home energy assessment. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the audit will assess how much energy your home consumes and evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. If you prefer to do an energy audit yourself, you can look at a few key areas around the home where there may be air leaks or inefficient uses of energy. First, turn off any combustible appliances, such as water heaters and furnaces. Make sure the windows are closed, then turn on exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen to suck the air out of the rooms. Feel around outlets, doors, windows, baseboards, fireplaces, and attic hatches for any apparent leaks. Use a stick of incense to easily see the flow of air in the incense smoke. If any leaks are found, address each one. This generally involves recaulking or sealing around points of entry. The DOE says the potential energy savings from reducing drafts in a home may range from 5 per cent to 30 per cent per year.

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Additional steps There are other steps you can take to make a home more efficient. • Install solar panels to draw power from the sun. • Plant deciduous trees or bushes on the south- and west-facing areas of the home. The leaves will shade the home during the summer months and fall off to allow sunshine in during the winter months. • Plant bushes by the front door to act as a wind buffer.

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Home Improvement Tips Put these home improvements on your 2014 calendar With the deepfreeze factor at its annual high, the potential benefits of making energy saving improvements really hit home. Yet saving energy and money and adding comfort to your home should always be in season. Industry experts at Icynene (icynene.com) recommend you put these home improvement tips on your 2014 calendar: Winter • Install affordable plastic window sealing kits, especially where you feel drafts. •

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Time to prep your pets for cooler weather It’s a fall ritual to get our homes, cars and even ourselves ready for the colder weather. How many of us, though, consider the impact of the changing season on our pets? Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean, says there are simple things we can do to keep our pets healthy and safe through the fall and winter months. Here are some that top the list: •

Cooler weather usually brings dry air, so using a humidifier will help to keep the nose and throat of our dogs and cats from drying out. It’s the same for their coat and skin. A dog or cat food with omega oils, like Petcurean’s GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE, will help support a healthy coat & skin.

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Disc golf course flies into Telkwa

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Disc golf players in the Bulkley Valley have another place to toss around a frisbee now with the opening of a new course in Telkwa early this week. The Skillhorn Disc Golf Course, that opened on Monday, is located across from the wild fire attack base in the

village and runs directly parallel to Skillhorn Road. The nine-hole course plays slightly longer than the course at Ranger Park and was designed by Bulkley Valley Disc Golf Association members Ben Anderson, Byron Turner and Glen Ingram. It also features baskets similar to the ones found at Ranger Park in the early days. Anderson, president of the association, hopes the new

course will encourage more people to get into the sport. “With more exposure and visibility within the community through events, disc golf workshops and the Telkwa course, [it] should boost people playing, leading to increased membership,” said Anderson in a previous interview with The Interior News. Anderson recommends wearing pants and a good pair of shoes since the course is still

a little rough in some places. Prior to the opening of the Skillhorn course, the only other disc golf course in the Bulkley Valley was the one at Ranger Park, with the next closest one in Prince George. The Bulkley Valley Disc Golf Association’s 10th annual disc golf tournament is Saturday, Oct. 4 at Ranger Park. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and costs $8 per adult and $5 for players 18 and under.

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Figure skating club laces up for season By Kendra Wong

club. There are two levels in the program: level one for hockey players of all ages currently in the minor hockey season that focuses on forward and backward strides, an introduction to crossovers in both directions and pivots. The second level is open to pee wee, bantam and midget house players and will cover more advanced movements, such as first three-step quickness and lateral movements, and an emphasis on stride length and proper form. In addition, the club will also continue to offer the StarSkate programs for figure

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The Smithers Figure Skating Club is looking forward to an exciting season with a new program and hosting their first competition in almost a decade. The season kicked off last Monday and recreation programs start in October. One of the biggest changes is that they’ve added a new 10-week PowerSkate program. “It’s just geared mainly toward hockey, which is something new for us in the community, so we’re pretty excited about it,” said Tyler Dykens, head coach with the

The Smithers Figure Skating Club will host the Northwest Jamboree in November, the first competition they’ve hosted in almost a decade.

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skaters, which began on Sept. 15, and the CanSkate program for juniors, which will begin on Oct. 20. Though registration has been slow so far, Dykens

said with kids going back to school, it should increase their numbers. “It always seems to be a little bit of a slow go, especially since kids [weren’t]

in school yet people are a little bit out of routine and with no snow yet, people aren’t really thinking skating or hockey at this point,” she said. Local skaters can

also look forward to a fun regional competition, the first the figure skating club has hosted in almost 10 years. The Northwest Jamboree is from Nov. 15-16 at the Smithers Civic Centre. “It’s probably been close to 10 years since we hosted a competition, so we’re pretty excited about that and the second sheet of ice coming into play. We encourage people to come out and cheer on the skaters,”said Dykens, adding that the town will welcome skaters from as far away as Prince Rupert and Vanderhoof in the competition. “I enjoy seeing

kids stay active and encourage them to keep active and progress as people,” she said, adding that they will also host the annual carnival in March. “We’ve got a lot of new faces in the pre-junior program this year which is geared toward figure skating,” she said, noting that they have anywhere from 65 to 130 people who join the club annually. The PowerSkate program will begin on Oct. 14. For more information or to register, visit www. smithersfigure skatingclub.com or email smithersfsc@ gmail.com

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Hazelton educator wins award for literacy By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

A Hazelton woman has picked up a prestigious national literacy award. Anne Docherty was awarded the 10th annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award for her work at the Storytellers’ Foundation. This award celebrates outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy. It is presented across Canada to educators, volunteers, learners, community organizations, nongovernmental organizations and businesses. “It was pretty exciting,” said Docherty. “It is less

about me getting the award but more shines a light on literacy and the approaches we take in the Upper Skeena.” “Anne has committed her career to trying to address some of the significant social and other challenges that exist in the Hazeltons and in the process has come up with an approach to literacy that’s inspirational and innovative,” said Peter Newbery, Storytellers’ Foundation board chair. “She knew that simply teaching people how to read wasn’t going to be sufficient if people didn’t recognize that it was linked in some other way to how they live. In other words, reading gives them greater

choice and control of their lives.” Docherty also teaches and mentors at Simon Fraser University’s Professional School of Community-based Economic Development on top of her work with the Storytellers’ Foundation. “She has had significant recognition across the country and in our community for designing this new approach to literacy and she has done it in a way that has been respectful with the people that she has worked with. This empowers people,” said Newbery. A date has not yet been set for the presentation of the award.

Anne Docherty has won the 10th annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award for her work at the Storytellers’ Foundation.

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By Marisca Bakker Kispiox/Interior News

The 20th annual Turkey Trot in the Kispiox Valley is taking place Thanksgiving weekend. “It started with a bet between coworkers at the Kispiox Sportsmen Lodge,” run organizer Shirley Belisle said. “It used to be open back in the day and a lot of young people worked there. They all started saying they could run five km faster than you so the bet was on. There were about eight people that did the run.” She said they had such a good time, they wanted to make it a tradition. “After that we were all sitting around having coffee and we said we should make this an organized event and call it the Turkey Trot. The first organized trot was held at the lodge but so many people showed up that we had to move it to the rodeo grounds.” The walk/run event features five km and 10 km distances. The familyfriendly day also has a three km loop for the 10 and under crowd. Belisle said there are usually around 100 participants. The race is always held on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, which means this year it will be held on Oct. 12.

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People can register on the day of the race at 9 a.m. at the Kispiox Valley Community Grounds. It costs $30 or $20 for those under 12. The fee includes a chili and salmon lunch, long sleeve T-shirt, draw prizes and awards for the top three finishers in each category. Lunch is available for non-participants for $5. This year one of the grand draw prizes is a T-shirt quilt featuring 20

years of shirts. Raffle tickets for the quilt will also be available the day of the race. The proceeds of the event go to help young, local athletes attend provincial sports competitions. The Diamond Willow Boys will once again be entertaining the athletes, and this year, artists will be presenting some art to go along with the race.

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Patsey starts with Cariboo Cougars

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Hazelton’s Joel Patsey made his debut with the Cariboo Cougars last Saturday. The 15-year-old defenceman is on the Cougars’ starting roster for this season, along with Brendan Moore and Riley Coish from Smithers. “It’s great. I’m just enjoying my time with the coaches, it’s going to be a great season,” said Patsey. He was drafted by the Prince George Cougars, going in the eighth round of the WHL bantam draft in May. “Playing with the major miget team and having one of the Cougars’ scouts, Trevor Sprague, as my head coach, it is going to be great working

Joel Patsey with him,” said Patsey. Co-head coach with the Cougars Bryan MacLean said Patsey has the size, he will just need to adjust to the fast pace of league. “He’s got a lot of size. Those are some things that we certainly see in him,” said MacLean. “It may start out a bit quick for him, but I think as the season goes on, he’s going to figure out the league pretty quickly and he’ll be a really strong

player for us going into the second half.” Trevor Sprague, the team’s general manager and head coach, added the young defenceman has a strong shot from the blueline. “I think he’s got NHL shots, he’s just got to use it some more. He can pound that puck toward the net pretty good, he just needs to be confident in using it,” said Sprague, adding he also brings some much-needed grit to the team. For now, Patsey’s goal is simple. “I want to work on my strength and conditioning and getting used to the faster paced hockey and slowly working my way up to try out for the Prince George Cougars [in the WHL],” he said

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STUDENTS GIVE BACK A group of local teens have come together to start a fundraising group. So far, they have raised money for the Salvation Army, food bank, SPCA and the book bus. Recently, they held a carwash and a barbecue in New Hazelton to raise more than $1,600 for their causes. The group plans to keep fundraising until they are done high school. Contributed photo

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1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC The Village of Telkwa has affordable commercial rental space available in their municipal office building. For more information please contact: Scott Beck 250-846-5212 cad@telkwa.com

Frances Heather Beaubien February 8, 1947 – September 12, 2014

With great sadness we announce the passing of Frances at Penticton B.C. Fran as we all know her, has left behind her daughter Tina, two sons, David and Joey, as well as many grandchildren and extended family. She loved to be constantly busy with her many projects and friends. Her love of life and her excitement in travel and ‘gaming’ will be remembered by all. Please forward any donations to UBC medical center.

LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Kevin McCreery & Gail Burnett from Telkwa, B.C. has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant – Extensive Agriculture situated on Provincial Crown land located THAT PART OF THE E 1/2, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 7, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 64.68 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, TELKWA.. The Lands File for this application is 6408726. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, FLNRO, at PO Box 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 22, 2014. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office in Smithers.

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT For the week of September 11 - 17. New Hazelton RCMP responded to 80 calls during this period. Sept. 11 – 5:19 p.m., a break and enter to a trailer and outbuilding was reported in the 5300 block of Silver Standard Road in Two Mile. Sept. 15 – An attempt to steal a jeep parked on Angol Dr. in Kispiox belonging to the Gitxsan Watershed Authority was reported to have occurred overnight. Sept. 17 – 12:30 a.m., while conducting a check stop, police intercepted a vehicle being

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operated by a prohibited driver. The vehicle was impounded and a firearm was seized from inside the vehicle. Charges are pending. Sept. 17 – 11:08 a.m., a bear was sighted in the vicinity of Spruce St. in Gitanmaax. Conservation officers were notified and traps have been set. If you have any information on these files or any others, please call the New Hazelton RCMP (250-842-5244) or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Audra Lynn Graham (nee Phillips), Administrator of the Estate of Wesley Donald Phillips. Please contact the Village of Hazelton for important information regarding the property at 2635 Wiggins Way. Village of Hazelton Box 40 Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 Ph: (250) 842-5991

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