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On Sept. 16 at around 10:30 a.m Fort St. James RCMP officers responded to a report of a domestic assault on the Tachie reserve in Tl’azt’en First Nation. A male was reported to have been assaulting a female victim in the middle of a street in Tachie Village. RCMP officers located the suspect and arrested him. The accused was remanded into custody and the female was later located and found to be safe. *** On Sept. 18 at around 10 p.m Fort St. James RCMP officers responded to a report of a domestic assault that took place at the Binche Reserve. It was found that a female had assaulted a male. Police located the female who was later arrested for assault as well as breaching her bail conditions. The female was remanded into custody. *** On Sept. 24 at around 5:30 p.m. Fort St. James RCMP and Search and Rescue workers responded to a report of an intoxicated man operating a boat to cross the lake from Tachie Village to Binche reserve. The boat was reported to be in poor condition with numerous leaks. RCMP officers and Search and Rescue personnel spent hours patrolling the lake until dark. The male was later located having made the trip across the lake safely and with no injuries.

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Nezul Be Hunuyeh, part of the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada, opened its doors to the public last weekend as part of a barbecue and open house celebrating the completion of renovations to their building. The open-house was held at the newly renovated Nezul Be Hunuyeh office building across from Cottonwood Park. Dozens of people, including Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam and Tl’azt’en acting Chief Paul Felix, came out throughout the afternoon to tour the new parts of the building. Renovations include the addition of a new board room and reception area, a family room and various upgrades to

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For me, this is another benchmark on the path that we’re taking to care for our own children and our own families,

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the pre-existing structure. The afternoon culminated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the entrance to the new part of the building. Both Chiefs as well as Nak’azdli health director Aileen Prince gave

Top: Bringing old and young together during the ribbon cutting ceremony at Nezul Be Hunuyeh’s open house celebration. Bottom: A community elder joins Tl’azt’en acting chief Paul Felix (middle) and Nak’azdli chief Fred Sam cut the cake. Photos by Jesse Cole.

speeches before a community elder cut the ribbon and cut the cake. Prince addressed the crowd to thank the staff for their patience and hard work. “I’d like to welcome everyone here, I know this has been a long haul for the staff, they’ve been worked to the bone. They’ve also had a lot of patience while the building has been in progress,” said Prince. Prince said that the completion of the building addition was anoth-

er step towards the goal of community child care for Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en. “For me, this is another benchmark on the path that we’re taking to care for our own children and our own families,” she said. Adding “I think this is a facility that will help us to get on that path and stay on it.” The renovations began in October of 2012 and will help to facilitate the work Nezul Be does within the first nations community.

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4-H summer wrap up report Fort St JamesMonth-long 4-H Club wrapped up our summer with a camp Events out at the Cinnabar Research We celebrated a great year Alcohol AwarenessStation. Month National enough Council on Alcoholism Drug Dependence, Inc. go tuband it was even warm for us toandswim, kayak and ing on the lake. It212-269-7797 was nice to relax around a campfi re after all our www.ncadd.org hard work. We will be finishing the 4-H year with awards night Abuse Prevention Month in Vanderhoof onChild October 3rd. Congratulations to all our memPrevent Child Abuse bers for their achievements thisAmerica year! This year’s fair wouldn’t 312-663-3520 have been possible without help from local businesses. Bam Bam www.preventchildabuse.org Jazz Appreciation Month Smithsonian National Museum of American History 202-633-3129 www.smithsonianjazz.org

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Trucking Ltd and ABC Recycling gave a generous $400 donation. Conifex Timber Inc. donated $360 in exchange for face painting at their family events. Finally, Cottonwood Marina, Al Millsap and the public of Fort St. James donated returnables. If you are interested in joining the 4-H club for the 2015 year, watch for our registration dates in January. New members bring new ideas, which means more fun for all of us! Willa Crowley

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District of Fort St. James Calendar October, 2014

SUNDAY March 2009

Municipal Website: www.fortstjames.ca

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

May 2009

T 5 12 19 26

Farmers’ Market! F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

11-2pm Annual Poker Walk for ‘Run for the Cure’ $5 from Cottonwood Park

12 12 Easter

66 7pm NA Mtg @ NAJC

5:30pm Sparks @ David Hoy

Easter Monday (Australia & Canada)

6pm Snrs Potluck

99First Day of Passover

15 15 Tax Day

9am Strong Start

12pm Strong Start

5:30pm Sparks @ DH

7pm Council Mtg

8pm AA Mtg

11 11 11:30am Tween Book Club @ Library

18 18

17 17

4pm Strong Start

Ice Hockey Referee Course 9-3pm @ District 10:30-3pm Gaming Grant Wrkshp @ NHS

10 10 Good Friday

16 16

SATURDAY 44

9am Strong Start

12pm Strong Start

2pm Art Therapy @ Nakazdli Health

12pm Strong Start

3 3

8pm AA Mtg

10am Food Bank 4pm Strong Start

1414 9am Strong Start

7pm NA Mtg @ NAJC

22 12pm Strong Start

88 9am Strong Start

13 13

11April4pm Strong Fool’s Day Start

Women’s Hockey Practice

77 12pm Strong Start

FRIDAY

4-8pm Northern 8pm AA Mtg 8pm Gateway Info Session @ Women’s Hockey 9:30pm Music Makers

Every Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm At Spirit Square Park

5 5 Palm Sunday

THURSDAY

9am Strong Start

10-4pm Learning Hub Open House

7:30pm Live Music by Doug & Susu

19 19

8am Mt. Pope Walk

22 22 Earth Day

219am Strong Start

20 Taurus

10am Mt. Pope Run

4pm Tea Bag Menu @ Nak Health

From Cottonwood Park

5:30pm Sparks @ DH

26 26

Mourning Day 28 Workers (Canada)

27 12pm Strong Start

9am Strong Start

7pm NA Mtg @ NAJC

23 23

Administrative 10am Food Bank Professionals Day

12pm Strong Start

4pm Strong Start

24 24 Arbor Day

9am Strong Start

8pm AA Mtg

30 4pm Strong Start

12pm Strong Start

9am Strong Start

7pm Council Mtg

2pm Snrs Mtg

6-8pm Halloween Pumpkin Walk @ NHS

25 25 Anzac Day (Australia)

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Petronas LNG talks continue, minister says

THE FORT ST. JAMES 4-H CLUB wOULD LIkE TO SAY THAnk YOU TO EvERYOnE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUnITY SUPPORT THAT HAS MADE OUR 2014 4-H YEAR SO GREAT.

BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press WHISTLER – B.C.’s minister for natural gas development is playing down a threat from the president of Malaysian energy giant Petronas to withdraw from its $10 billion project to export liquefied natural gas from a terminal near Prince Rupert. Petronas CEO Shamsul Abbas was quoted in the Financial Times Thursday accusing Canada and B.C. of “uncertainty, delay and short vision” in its regulations, taxes and “lack of appropriate incentives” to invest. B.C. minister Rich Coleman said Thursday he contacted Petronas when he saw the report. He said Abbas has expressed similar concerns before, but B.C. negotiators continue to work on terms for a master development agreement. Coleman said company representatives assured him the province has met every deadline Petronas has asked for in the discussions, and he and Premier Christy Clark are set to meet with Abbas when he visits Canada next week. “We know that we are getting to a spot competitively, globally, because everybody’s told us that, but he’s representing the interests of Petronas as we go through this,” Coleman said. “We’re going to represent the interests of British Columbia, to make sure B.C. gets its share of this opportunity.” The Malaysian stateowned company is leading a consortium that includes Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Brunei investors for a pipeline and LNG processing in northern B.C. Petronas paid $5 billion last year to take over Progress Energy Canada, which has major shale gas holdings in northeast B.C. and Alberta. The B.C. government plans to pass legislation in October to establish a tax on LNG

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To our members, leaders and parents, we couldn’t have done it without your efforts, support and continued commitment.

Our year end of the BC 4-H 100 years celebration will go down as being the best.

Natural gas minister Rich Coleman (left), B.C. trade representative Ben Stewart and Premier Christy Clark tour a Petronas LNG import facility in Malaysia in May.

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exports. Coleman said the provincial tax is a small part of the negotiations, which include B.C.’s air quality requirements and protection of fish habitat at the Lelu Island site on

the North Coast. Fisheries impact from construction of the port could cause Petronas to change its design, which would delay development, but the project is not at

risk, Coleman said. “I think the only risk to any project in B.C. and anywhere in the world is the price of natural gas,” Coleman said. “If you can’t get the return on your

investment and capital from the price you can sell it for, you’re not making the final investment decision, but that’s always been the case.”

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Housing shortages Fort St. James is about to lose four residents due to lack of housing. The roof that my family sleeps under and calls our home has been sold, giving us sixty days to find other living arrangements. To date, I have been searching for two and a half months. This is getting outrageous! What if we don’t want to jump on purchasing a home just to stay here or, in fact, what if we do not have the funding options for a down payment, etc? How is Fort St. James as a community supposed to grow if there is nowhere to house families? It’s coming down to me approaching locals in our grocery stores, while I’m attending yard sales and asking them if they know of places to rent. It is getting embarrassing. I have officially exhausted my search on rentals here. Actually, I have expanded my search into the surrounding areas, which would mean a daily commute back and forth to and from Fort St. James twice a day. We have a life here that we have built due to the fact that, we like Fort St. James. So what would you do, commute daily to the next town after your work/ school day is over just to eat, sleep and do it all over again? No, what would be the point, Yes, I’m aware some people do this. Why would I commute when I can easily find employment, schooling, local resources and convenience somewhere else? This is plain crazy. We are in need of rentals, low-income housing, something. For all of you home owners that have had your empty houses on the market for over three years, you should really think about renting, maybe easier options on rent to own, something. Come on Fort St. James, this community pulls together on everything, lets pull together and continue helping this town GROW! Or, it’s going to eventually be the same families because of generations left here that have been here forever, working the same job, same daily routine. No growth. #lovefortstjames Thank you for reading. Ashley Dunn

Enbridge’s new round of advertising

We are about to face yet another barrage of Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines advertisements. The last round had glitzy nature photos and poems which ran in various newspapers including the Caledonia Courier. It is still pretty fresh in my mind, certainly not because they shed a positive light on the pipelines project as Enbridge thought they would. The most outrageous ad in my opinion was The western red cedar-- “It’s lived here for hundreds of years. It should live for hundreds more. And not make way for a pipeline.” Shortly after those ads ran Enbridge’s contracted crews, executing provincial-issued investigative permits, cut down ancient cedars in Haisla traditional territory near Kitimat. Fourteen of the trees destroyed had been culturally modified in some way by the Haisla people; living evidence of their history years before British Columbia became a colony. Now, they are getting personal. In presenting their new “Life Takes Energy” advertising campaign to the Financial Post last week, the company said “when people’s energy and Enbridge’s energy meet beautiful things happen, whether that is a baby’s first bath, a car ride with your dog, an unforgettable dinner or the trip of a lifetime, all these amazing moments that define our quality of life, Enbridge is there in a small way”. Enbridge Northern Gateway’s web site ad states “We understand that your life takes energy. And we are proud to bring it to you.” I find myself wondering, is Enbridge Northern Gateway proud of the large part they are playing in Mother Earth’s suffering?

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Courier Back to the books: what’s your favourite part of school?

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In honour of classes resuming across the province with the end of the teachers strike, the Caledonia Courier decided to take to the classrooms and ask some students what their favourite parts of being back in class were. While not all schools were able to participate we did our best to talk to students from all the the elementary schools in the area.

DE’SHON LAROCQUE, 8, GRADE THREE

SLOANE VALK, 8, GRADE THREE

SUMMER PRINCE, 8, GRADE THREE

LOGAN MCKERSIE, 9, GRADE THREE

“My favourite part of being in school is English and the Math. I usually like the writing and the math.”

“I like everything about being back in class!”

“My favourite part about going back to school is getting to play in the gym.”

“My favourite parts of being back in school is Math and gym and recess, too.”

LET’S TALK Community Information Session We would like to invite you to an information session where you can learn more about the Northern Gateway Project conditions and plans relevant to your community, and provide us with your feedback.

Thursday, October 2 Music Makers Hall 255 2nd Avenue East Fort St. James, BC 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 3 Royal Canadian Legion 165 Chowsunket Street Fraser Lake, BC 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

You can review all of the Project conditions that will be discussed at the information session by visiting gatewayfacts.ca/engagement We hope you will find this to be a great opportunity to talk with our team and other community members about the plans and conditions relevant to you. Bring your questions and feedback, and let’s continue the discussion about Northern Gateway. We look forward to seeing you there.

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The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics. The demands of this position require that you are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range and have excellent manual dexterity and coordination. Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution. Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position. Please forward your resume by October 20, 2014 to:

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Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills. We offer Excellent Beneﬁt & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com

Nak’azdli Whut’en is seeking an independent, responsible person for the position of Records Management Clerk. This person must have exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work independently and conscientiously, and maintain a high degree of conŵdentiality. The ideal candidate will have good working skills in computer technology, be an enthusiastic team player, and willing to learn and help develop the Xerox Docushare ŵling system within the Administration building and satellite ofŵces. DUTIES: The Records Management Clerk works directly under the Executive Secretary. In this position you will be required to record and reference Band documents for orderly storage and ease of access. Ensure that documents are accurately ŵled and retrieved with an efŵcient manner. Qualiŵcations: • Experience and formal training in computer software such as MS Ofŵce Suite. • Willing to train with Xerox Docushare ŵling system and help to create new forms. • Good understanding of role and functions of records management. • Minimum Grade 12 • Ability to work with minimum supervision. • Criminal Records check required as this position deals with highly conŵdential materials. Closing Date: October 17, 2014 Send Resumes to Attention: Sherry Sam, Executive Secretary Above address or email: sherria@nakazdli.ca

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Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca

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P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 Telephone (250) 996 – 7171 Fax (250) 996 – 8010

FINANCE ACCOUNTING CLERK

Nak’azdli Whut’en seeks a highly motivated individual to work in a junior ŵnance position to support the functions of the Finance Department. This person must have careful attention to detail, concern for quality and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast paced, busy organization. This person must be able to maintain a high degree of conŵdentiality and ethics. Job Results and Responsibilities: The Finance Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting the daily operations of the ŵnance department. Qualiŵcations: • Bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable experience (minimum one year) • Knowledge and skill using computer applications such as Excel, Adagio, Outlook, and Word • Basic understanding of general accepted accounting principles • Ability to meet deadlines and work in an environment that is sometimes highly stressful and busy • Good organizational skills and attention to detail • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively • Knowledge of Carrier History and Language considered an asset. Nak’azdli Band offers competitive beneŵt/wages packages. CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2014@4:00 PM Interested applicants may forward resume to the above address or email their resumes to valeriep@nakazdli.ca Attention: Valerie Pierre PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.

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PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATOR Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. a family owned and operated speciality cedar lumber sawmill located in Barriere B.C., is seeking a hands-on, highly competent & safety conscious professional for the position of Production & Quality Control Coordinator. This position is a key role within the management team reporting directly to Sr Management with opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into a position of increased responsibility within the company. The successful candidate will be an experienced self starting individual with excellent knowledge of quality control processes and high analytical skills who can effectively communicate results. Duties will include recovery improvement, product outturn analysis,

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Fort St. James Senior Citizens HELP WANTED Maintenance person needed for Pioneer Place/Lodge. Part-time, flexible hours. Contact Jeannette at 778-978-2500 or send resume to Box 1749, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca

Legal BUSY LAW FIRM in Penticton seeks full time conveyancing assistant. Email resume in confidence to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com

Labourers LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefit package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com

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Name of Electoral Area Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle Burns Lake and Rural Area Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings

Nominations will be accepted from 9:00 am September 30 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, by hand, mail or other delivery service as follows: Darlene Turner Secretary Treasurer School Board Office 153 East Connaught Street Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (T) 250-567-2284 • (F) 250-567-4639 Donna Benson Western Division Office Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-692-7782 • (F) 250-692-7145 Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer; or Emily Colombo Economic Development Officer District of Fort St. James 477 Stuart Drive West Box 640, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 (T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends.

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Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) Woodsage@lakescom.net

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 By arrangement.

Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker (C) 250-570-8321 (E) baker64@telus.net

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 By arrangement.

NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014.

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Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC Decker Lake Elementary School in Decker Lake, BC Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in Grassy Plains, BC Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC Fort Fraser Elementary School in Fort Fraser, BC Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, BC Nomination documents are also available at the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West in Fort St. James, BC

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Northern Health cuts back transportation routes, adds online booking system JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

Northern Health’s connections transportation program is undergoing some changes this autumn - some of them good and some of them not so great. The medical authority for the northern region of British Columbia revealed recently in a press release that they would be cutting back some of their transportation routes schedules, citing a decline in regular usage. Similarly, Northern Health has created a new online booking tool to compliment their telephone service as well as introduced new GPS tracking tools so that loved ones can track patients during their trips. The routes that will be affected come today (Oct. 1) are as follows: Prince George to Fort St. John route will see its buses operate only two days per week rather than the three it has previously

ran. The Mackenzie to Prince George route will see its operations cut to one day (Wednesday) per week and the Fort Nelson to Dawson Creek route will also see its services reduced to one day per week, alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays. The changes to Northern Health’s transportation program is part of a number of upcoming additions to the service based on passenger usage data and customer feedback. Reina Pharness, Northern Health’s external contracts manager said in a press release. “This is a unique service that is offered to ensure all northerners have access to health care services.” Pharness added, “The planning for this service is ongoing and very much dependent on the usage; we do modify, increase and reduce service depending on the demand.” The transportation program, which started in 2006, currently consists of five

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Literacy groups receive government funding to improve training JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier Three literacy training programs in Fort St. James have received around $70,000 in funding from the provincial government to improve their services. The three programs, which are part of the larger Plant the Seeds of Literacy program, focus on literacy training for adults, families and aboriginal communities. The project that focuses on adult literacy training received a total of $32,000 while the families program and aboriginal program received $22,000 and $21,999, respectively. The programs are part of the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) which is an initiative that seems to provide financial backing to non-profit literacy projects which an emphasis on accessibility to students,

First Nations and community centres. A CALP program is partnered with a post-secondary institution, with the adults and family literacy programs partnering with the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and the Fort St. James public library. The aboriginal learners program is a collaborative partnership between CNC and Nak’azdli First Nation’s social development department. The purpose of partnering these initiatives with a postsecondary institution in the region is to help bridge the divide between literacy training and further, formal postsecondary education and career training programs. CALP projects are intended by design to suit the needs of those they cater towards; young parents, aboriginal learners and other adults in the community who are in

need. Classes, which are available in both one-on-one sessions and small group settings, are administered by trained volunteers. MLA for Nechako Lakes, John Rustad said of the programs, “Providing opportunities for adult learners to improve their literacy skills is critical to enchaining our citizens’ quality of life and allows people to participate

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THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE...March 9-20, 2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan. 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www. musicfestivalweb/nechako. *** ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHuRCH...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: September 17, October 15, November 19, January 21, 2015, February 18 and March 18 from 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. *** uNTOLD TRAuMA...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic

each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744. *** ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHuRCH SERVICES... will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** FIREwEED CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AuxILIARY TO STuART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly

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