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PADDLING: Vanderhoof celebrated BC Rivers Day on Sunday Sept. 28 with a free barbecue in Riverside Park accompanied by numerous booths about Vanderhoof’s cherished rivers, paddling demonstrations in the Nechako waters, and games for the kids. Jaimee and Denae Ventin are seen here practising their stand-up paddle as part of an introductory lesson. “They started on their knees and worked up to standing. The beauty of the stand up is that it’s so healthy. It’s good for the core and hip muscles always balancing,” said their instructor.

Skate and BMX park plans rolling along Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The idea of a skatepark in Vanderhoof has been thought of numerous times but never followed through, until now.

“These kinds of initiatives only get legs when people in the community get involved. [This idea] came from a pile of people who are just coming together now,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen.

Orlanthia Habsburg, 34, a single mom of three boys who moved from Fraser Lake last year, is one of the dedicated parents pushing for the park. Ever since arriving in Vanderhoof it has been one of her

personal missions to have a skatepark put in. “I thought there was one here but when we moved I realized there wasn’t and my son got mad at me,” joked Ms. Habsburg. “It was such a long summer with

school being out, so my middle son Josh 11, has been skateboarding all around. I don’t know where he goes and that’s the problem.” In the past, the idea to build a skatepark fell flat because the town

had trouble identifying people who would use the park. Within the last year, those people have made themselves known, said Mayor Thiessen. Ms. Habsburg being one of them, has taken initiative to spear-

head a committee welcoming anyone interested. In full support, the District has so far met with the group twice to discuss what kinds of things the park should have. Continued on page 2

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SKATEPARK KIDS: Skateboarders and BMX riders currently ride behind City Furniture on Burrard Street. Orlanthia Habsburg wants to change that for her son Josh (middle). Youth that attended the meeting felt the park needs beginner and intermediate level elements and should include components such as bowels, half pipes, euro gaps, rails and steps. The size of the park was also talked about. Participants felt the park in Fraser Lake was too small and lacked a variety of skill levels, and that the park in Prince George is a much better size, at 10,000 square feet. Possible places for the park were mentioned as Riverside Park, Ferland Park, beside the arena, the old baseball diamonds, and by the museum. Ideal locations were suggested as by the arena or behind

the municipal office. A general consensus was that the park should be in a public location to keep the park safe, and not in a residential area because of noise concerns. Some other concerns have been that the park will cater to a certain crowd. “There used to be a stereotype that skateboarders cause trouble, but these kids just want to hone their skills,” said Ms. Habsburg. “Bad things happen everywhere so parents should be talking to their kids about what they can and can’t do. Some kids do hockey, some kids do soccer, some skateboard and, it’s truly amazing what

some of these kids can do on a skateboard.” Some folks have asked Ms. Habsburg why her efforts are not geared toward the community pool. “That project needs millions and millions. This is quicker and faster for in the mean time and I’m not sure I can go another summer without

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one for my son,” said Ms. Habsbur. Her plan is to have the skatepark built by next year. An estimated cost of the park is about $40 a square foot. Meaning a 10,000 square foot park would be $400,000. At the last design meeting staff discussed the start of a non-profit group that will help with fun-

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Train whistle, a necessary intrusion of thing.” Even if the proper measures were secured to exempt the whistle, onus would continue to be on the municipality for injuries and fatalities. Janine LindstromLePoidevin grew up but the tracks in Vanderhoof and feels the whistle is necessary because people are careless. “I grew up close to the tracks and heard them all the time, day and night,” said Ms. Lindstrom-LePoidevin. “Personally, I would much rather be woken up if it means it might save a life.”

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Choo Choo! Coming through! A loud and lengthy train whistle has repeatedly caused latenight disturbances for some Vanderhoof residents living close to the tracks. Despite the fact that the train whistle represents a warning, some folks still find it to be intrusive. “I know they are trying to be safe but some conductors are just rude about it. They should be considerate to people who live close by. Some hold it down all the way through town and it wakes me up where I’m sitting straight up in bed,” said Nadina Raphael, 19, who lives by the Country Pub on Church Street. There is however a reason such a loud horn is used. According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, BC railways see an average of six trespasser fatalities and two crossing fatalities each year. Across Canada, 127 people died in 2013 on CN railways, which is why CN employees must go through extensive safety training and continually adhere to safe practises. This includes use of the trains whistle. Laura Besinger is the spouse of a CN worker and feels strongly about the cor-

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TRAIN: Vanderhoof was built around CN’s rail so trains have been a part of the town since it’s inception nearly 100 years ago. rect use of the whistle. vary. Whistle require- any given day. Consid- into the steps required “My boyfriend ments are laid out in the ering CN worked hard but have determined it drives train for CN and Canadian Rail Operat- to have people settle would be much to exyes some guys overuse ing Rules (CROR) and along the railway, May- pensive. First the muthe whistle but they do are continually moni- or Thiessen feels they nicipality would have have a certain protocol tored by an on-board have the responsibility the cost of hiring a CN that they must follow. computer. Should an to work with the com- appointed engineer to He’s had many close incident occur, the munity. do a report on what calls with people and ‘event recorder’ can be “They should work exactly would need that’s nothing anyone checked to ensure the with us to make it liv- to be done. The town should ever have to conductor did indeed able with peace and en- would then have to run deal with,” said Ms. use the whistle. joyment. They need to fences 400 meters in Besinger. “But it’s just too work with us to find a each direction at both At crossings, the loud coming through solution,” said Mayor crossings and the junclocomotive engineer town near residential Thiessen. tion near the museum must sound two long, areas. It would really Although the town’s would have to have barone short and one long frighten [my daughter] bylaws have regula- rier arms put in. blast of the whistle. The when she was little but tions about noise, by“The ball park final long blast must be over time she has gotten laws do not apply to would be about soundly as the locomo- used to it,” said Todd CN because it is feder- $500,000 to get the tive enters the crossing. Rickard, who lives in ally regulated. There is whistle to stop,” said Since there are three the towns core. however the possibil- Tom Clement, director crossings in VanderYears ago only a few ity to review a railway of community develhoof, the train must trains passed through junction to see if whis- opment. “It would be repeat this sequence. town while now, up- tling can be waived at nice to have it but its The whistle volume is wards of 20 trains can that particular crossing. unlikely we would find also preset and does not be seen and heard on The town has looked funding to do that type

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Is CUPE running your city hall? Tom Fletcher Black Press The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Reporter: Jesse Cole Rebecca Watson newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over

that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be

considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.

Enbridge’s new round of advertising Dear Editor, 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 his-

tory 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? Brenda Gouglas United Against Enbridge

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Becoming a BC hunter

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Hunting can be an individual passion or something passed down from generation to generation but, despite your skill level, there is always a possibility of hurting someone. Ross Davidson, a master instructor who teaches the Canadian Firearm Safety Course throughout the Nechako Region, says there used to be a high number of people getting shot during hunting season but those numbers have dwindled since he began teaching the course. “People were mistaking Johnny Smith for Bullwinkle and now instead of flying by the seat of their pants, people are going out and learning the proper way being taught by professionals. You can’t shoot a moose without a gun and you can’t possess a gun without a Possession and Acquisition License,” said Mr. Davidson. To acquire a gun legally in Canada a person needs a PAL License. To get a PAL you must pass the Canadian Firearm Safety Course, which consists of approximately 12 hours of in class learning and a practical exam to show the instructor that you know how to safely handle a gun. You are also required to submit your spouses name so

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MASTER INSTRUCTOR: Ross Davidson teaches the Canadian Firearm Safety Course and CORE course here in the Nechako Region.

Open season for deer and moose started Sept. 10 in Region 7 units, which includes Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. Check your 2012-1014 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis to find out more about when, where and with what you can hunt.

they can be asked about your temperament along with two other character references. This federal license is applicable in every province but Quebec, and is renewable every five years with an updated photo. “But you

cannot get a license and tags without a hunting number, and you cannot get a hunting number without the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) course,” said Mr. Davidson, a course he also teaches once a year. “It’s your key to

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the hunting world of this province.” The CORE course is offered at the CNC in Fort St. James and

Vanderhoof in the fall and is a provincial educational tool for persons aged 10 and up interested in hunting. The program is a 23 to 26 hour course teaching participants about conservation, ethics, laws and regulations, outdoor survival, firearm safety, and identifying animals. “Knowing what an animal looks like is one of the most important parts of hunting,” says Mr. Davidson. “Provincial and Federal regulations tell hunters exactly what they can hunt and it is the hunters job to identify the animal before they shoot.” Hunting is also regulated in accordance to regions the land falls under. Each region is cut into management units and has its own rules and boundaries. Within those boundaries hunters are allowed to hunt certain game at certain times with certain methods. All the regulations can be found in the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis, which stays current for two years. This hunter’s bible can be found at the hardware store where tags and licenses can also be purchased.

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Vanderhoof RCMP continue to get noise complaints with exploding targets on the rise Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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If it sounds like things are exploding, it’s because they are. Vanderhoof RCMP have been receiving an increasing number of calls with people complaining about explosion noise. “People are used to gun shots but what they’re hearing is loud bangs that aren’t guns,” said Corporal Thiessen. “They are exploding targets, and from my understanding, are the size of a pop can, that when shot explodes, so the gunman knows they hit the target.” With open season

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BC RIVER DAY: A celebration in Riverside park had Vanderhoof residents learning about river health, ecology, restoration and the community through various interactive booths. Community groups present were the NWSRI, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, NEWSS, Rio Tinto Alcan, the District of Vanderhoof and the YMCA. Oh, and don’t forget Clash the clown.

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

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

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

For more information, contact us at info@northerngateway.ca or 1-888-434-0533

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4-H summer

wrap-up report Fort St James 4-H Club wrapped up our summer with a camp out at the Cinnabar Research Station. We celebrated a great year and it was even warm enough for us to swim, kayak and go tubing on the lake. It was nice to relax around a campfire after all our hard work. We will be finishing the 4-H year with awards night in Vanderhoof on October 3rd. Congratulations to all our members for their achievements this year! This year’s fair wouldn’t have been possible without help from local businesses. Bam Bam 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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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960

567-3107

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

For more information call www.thegospelchapel.ca

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Worship 7:30 am

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

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NEW EVENTS.... TTHE DATES FOR THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF 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. *** GOSPEL MEETINGS...for seven Sundays in the Vanderhoof Library. Until Oct 26. All welcome. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** RHYMES AND SONGS...early steps towards literacy and love of books! Fun for little ones and their caregivers too. Parents and children will learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home. Children ages 0-35 months, 10:30-11:15am Tuesdays, Until Nov 4, 2014. A snack is provided. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:30-4:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March, begins Oct 2, 2014. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. October 1 thru May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STORY TIME...stories and interactive rhymes are designed to nurture your child’s love of books. Children ages 3-5, 10:30-11am Thursdays, Until Nov 6, 2014, parents are welcome to stay. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** TWEENS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Tweens ages 10 thru 12. 3:30-4:45pm, 2nd Thursday of each month thru March, begins Oct 9, 2014. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB... For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, Sept thru May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** TEEN BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Teens: 3:30-4:45pm, 3rd Thursday of each month thru March, begins Oct 16, 2014. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... - AGM Tuesday, Oct 14 at 8pm. Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required;

The annual toy drive in the Co-op Mall parking lot on Sunday, Sept 21. training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 5679705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. ***

ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** AIR CADET VANDERHOOF 899 SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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All-West Glass Vanderhoof is looking for a mature, self motivated person who is comfortable working in Vanderhoof & the surrounding area to join their team. Windshield installation or carpentry experiences an asset but training will be provided. We offer a wage based on qualiŵcations and experience along with a beneŵts package including health and dental plus discounts on product. Glazier apprenticeships available to the right candidate must have valid DL.

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Background The PTP ASEP Training Society is an organization who’s purpose is to support training and employment of aboriginal peoples in Northern B.C. The Society is seeking a Finance Manager to be responsible for ŵnancial management of the Society’s operations, stafŵng and administration. Qualiŵcations: • Three to ŵve years experience working in a ŵnancial management position with ŵrst nations and/or non-proŵt organizations. • Demonstrated success managing multi-year government funded projects within speciŵc budget guidelines. • Experience working with federal and provincial governments, providing accurate ŵnancial documentation to meet government ŵnancial reporting criteria. • Sound working knowledge of the latest accounting software and systems and ability to implement effective accounting practices for a staff and board of directors. • Demonstrated ability to supervise support staff and provide ŵnancial leadership of the societies ŵnancial administration. • A strong educational background to support proven ŵnancial management credentials. • Willing to work Ŷexible hours to meet deadlines. This is a term position to March 31, 2015 but may be extended. Closing date: October 4th, 2014. Email covering letter stating salary expectations and resume (maximum 3-pages) to: Attention: Executive Director, PTP ASEP Training Society Email: reception@ptpasep.ca

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

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Jim Eadie 3 May, 1961 - 4 October, 2013 A year has passed since our lives were forever changed. Our time with you was too short but you gave us so much to remember that you will never be forgotten. We are honoured that you chose us to spend your life with and we will always have you in our hearts and we miss you everyday. Love you always, Dana, Evan and family.

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The starting wage is $24.36 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement • If you have a Class 5 – we will assist in acquiring your Class 2 • Exemplary driving record as demonstrated by driver’s abstract • Clean Criminal Record Check • Excellent interpersonal skills with students in Grades K to 12 • Physical capability to perform the job duties Please mail, fax or email resumes to:

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

Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

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Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 300 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators). The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualiŵcation and have a minimum of ŵve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these position 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneŵts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

Certified Millwright Babine Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation. 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: Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited #HRCanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A relocation allowance is negotiable for the successful applicant.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Local Government Act – s. 70 Notice 3-2

2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that nominations will be accepted for the office of school trustee for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, as follows: No. of Trustees 2 trustees 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee 1 trustee

Electoral Area Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6

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.

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 During regular business hours.

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. Nomination documents are available as listed for accepting nominations above and also at the following district schools: • • • • • • • • •

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

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • • • •

Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For further information, please contact: • •

Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer, Box 698 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) woodsage@lakescom.net Janice Baker, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Box 2091 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (C) 250-570-8321 (E) baker64@telus.net

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1142, 2014 at the Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2015 Estimated Estimated 2014 2015 2016 Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption (a) the improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded as Folio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. (b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club, recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. (c) the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recorded as Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W 1/4, Section 13, Township 12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting range, approximately 58.1 acres.

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(d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,458 (e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,291 (f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan PRP7530, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,260 (g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan PRP1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $629 (h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert A Matthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $367 (i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan PRP7586, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,401 (j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia, documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $566 (k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of Vanderhoof Lutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19, Block 2, Plan PRP1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $220 (l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $594 (m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Trustees of the Congregation of the Vanderhoof Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $432 (n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church, documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan PRP7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $830 (o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 (p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185, Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,880 (q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8 owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $682 (r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,348 (s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,424 (t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan PRP4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,329 (u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8, Plan PRP4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,682 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legally described as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $482 (w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3, Plan PRP3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $76 (x) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by the Nechako Valley Community Services Society, documented as Folio 278.000 and legally described as Lots 9 to 11, Block A, Plan PRP1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $9,552 (y) the land and improvements owned by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, recorded as Folio 492.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan EPP29668, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. Joseph D. Ukryn, CGA Director of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a busy week awaits but just take things one project at a time. Keep to yourself for a little bit in an attempt to stay focused on the numerous tasks at hand. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your positive attitude is why people have grown to rely on you in tight spots. Plant a smile on your face and others will benefit from your positive influence. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it’s hard to know when to be assertive at work. You want to appear competent and in control, but you also want to build a good rapport with coworkers. Experiment a little. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, give plans time to develop, but don’t feel the need to hide your enthusiasm about the prospects. Trust your instincts as to when is a good time to get moving. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you cannot control the behavior of others, but you can change your own direction to counteract some unexpected developments. Keep an open mind. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t be surprised if your schedule gets turned upside down this week, Libra. It’s important to roll with the punches so others can see how flexible you can be. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, an unconventional approach is your key to success this week. While others are following Plan A, go with Plan B and you may meet with great results.

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