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Mayor motivated to remove historic carwall Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The District of Vanderhoof is talking about removing the car wall on the west banks of Riverside Park despite the many challenges they will face. Vanderhoof’s mayor Gerry Thiessen feels it is in the towns best interest. “At this stage environmentally they’re not bad but aesthetically its terrible,” said mayor Thiessen. “We want people to use the river and when people see it they may not want to.” Over 60 years ago a collection of pre1950 automobiles were placed along the Nechako River to stop erosion of the river’s bank. Only a few can be seen but more than two dozen still line the sides of the river. Scattered over a stretch of nearly half a kilometre, rusted engines and parts have
surfaced over time giving onlookers a glimpse of the old car cemetery. At the time it may have seemed smart to use old cars to stop the erosion but, environmentally the cars should have never been put there considering each engine and gas tank were most likely not cleaned thoroughly prior to entry, said mayor Thiessen. “[Professionals] have since determined that by now the contaminants have already leached out, but it is still quite unsightly,” he said. What concerns the District now is that the cars are buried in decades of sand and have become embedded as part of the rivers flow. The challenge will not only be getting the cars out, but exchanging them. If the cars were to be replaced with flat rocks, it would speed up the river and may
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SCATTERED PARTS: A few can be seen but dozens of cars still line the sides of the west bank at Riverside Park. cause erosion in another place. The Nechako Environment & Water Stewardship Society (NEWSS) is passionate about stream restoration and has agreed to work with the District of Vanderhoof on removing the cars. “It’s easy to support because we shouldn’t
have metal in streams,” said Wayne Salewski, director of NEWSS. “The hope is to approve appearance of the river while stabilizing erosion but first we need to acquire the proper permits from the MFLNR.” Members of the District of Vanderhoof and NEWSS have also
consulted with Cory Williamson, manager of the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre, to talk about how removing the car wall would affect fish spawning. “Anything you do in the water can potentially be harmful to the fish,” said Mr. Williamson.
Directly adjacent to the car wall location in the Nechako River are experimental spawning beds. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC would want to know how those spawning areas would be protected, said Mr. Williamson. “When they do build something in the future,
the hope is it will be durable. If they do the job properly it will last a significant length of time. It’s a good thing just everything has to be considered and done right,” said Mr. Williamson. The NEWSS hopes to have permitting done this fall so a plan can be worked on for next year.
Museum site remains closed until next season Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Guests have been turned away all summer from Vanderhoof’s history museum but the
District plans to open the venue bigger and better than ever next spring. “We relied too much on the volunteers. They do an excellent job but the reality is that it is
too big a job for a group like that to do,” said Tom Clement, director of community development. “Next year we will open fresh and new.” Land the museum
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HISTORIC SITE: Closed until next year, the history museum in Vanderhoof will open next year with some much needed changes. Continued from pg 1 A four-month restoration project initiated in the summer through Canada Employment is already near completion. The buildings visible from the HWY
have been spruced up and new walkways have been put in to give the site more accessibility. Buildings hiding in the back acreage of the location were either restored or taken down. “We couldn’t save
them all but we repaired the ones we could. But again its not just throwing money at it, its becoming an active partner,” said Mr. Clement. Moving forward the municipality has de-
veloped a proposal of what they would like to see for next season. It includes key changes such as moving the Vanderhoof information centre over to the historic site location. Tax payers currently fund both the Historic Society and Chamber of Commerce, so we want to make sure we’re not duplicating things, said mayor Gerry Thiessen. “If we amalgamate both entities it would be much more efficient for tax payers and it will also help tourists by not detouring them off the HWY,” said mayor Thiessen. With the information centre on site, one person can then be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all the buildings and information centre. “This site is too important to not have it be a real gem in the community,” said mayor Gerry Thiessen “We would like to take away things that may be too onerous [for the historical society] yet still let them to do the things that will allow them to express themselves and build capacity in the community. With someone always there it will also open up federal
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funding possibilities for hiring summer students.” Looking further into the future, the District would like to incorporate Saik’uz culture into the venue with possible orientation exhibits, exhibition space and a retail store. “It will defiantly build a bridge and allow people to see the types of crafts and handiwork being done at Saik’uz while giving artists an opportunity to market their product,” said mayor Thiessen. “Some people don’t know what we have and how close it really is.” Changes to the historic site are still open for discussion. Anyone interested in joining the historic society or sharing ideas can contact Collette Winston on Facebook or Tom Clement at the District 250-567-4711.
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Budgeting Tips Budgets and Health? We all know money on our mind can be a source of stress and debts typically lead to a specific lifestyle of unhealthy choices, and fast food favourites are inexpensive yet readily available. Budgeting is an alternative to being in debt, and although I know many people who live from credit card to credit cards, and have the philosophy of “you’re always going to be in debt, so why bother trying to get out of it” is one of the WORST mentalities you could have when it comes to money, that’s like saying.. I won’t get into Princeton so why bother attending school… or well since I’m not the boss why bother going into work…. I’m sure you can imagine how well those decisions might turn out. Some tips ● first of all think of budgeting as saving not cutting back.. saving for the things you really want (like a reflexology session) and not just ‘have to pay for’ instant gratification leads to impulse spending, so some ways to curb that may be: ● Have clear shared goals and be clear on what you want as well as what you are willing to give up to make it happen: that coffee a day, the new car for a used one, buying vs growing some of your own food etc (if you have older children get them in on the conversation so they start learning about money and budgeting, as well as feel like they have more of a role in the family, they may even come up with some great ideas, and remember a penny saved is a penny earned) ● Get organized and take a look at spending habits to make better monthly estimates ● Choose Needs over Wants – you want a new sporty lamborghini.. but maybe that Toyota is a better idea for the family? if you are paying off debts, be sure to always pay MORE than the minimum, it adds up over time, and the less you pay, the more interest you pay and ultimately that’s money you lose out on. There are some great credit counselling firms near us and take advantage if you need the help, being debt free is a goal we should all have, living debt free should also come easily, just imagine how stress free and exciting it would be.
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VANDERHOOF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ian Leslie Deptuty Chief
Jay Bangs Captain
Brian Cross Captain
Dave Moore Lieutenant
John Baker Fire Fighter
Larry Bangs Training
Neal Wiebe Lieutenant
Travis Emel Fire Fighter
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“Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”
Canada’s Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners aim to recruit up to 100,000 kids in unique fire safety program
The Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners together with the Office of the Fire Commissioner, British Columbia have announced a major initiative tackling youth fire safety nation-wide. The British Columbia Fire Commissioner’s Office is among 11 provinces and territories who are working together to arm teachers with unique lesson plans that encourage every Canadian household to test and replace their smoke alarms during the 92nd annual Fire Preven-
tion Week, October 5th to 11th. The Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners expect to engage thousands of primary-school teachers across Canada who will teach special lessons to upwards of 100,000 students as part of a broad scope of Fire Prevention Week activities under its North American-wide theme “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” Lesson plans, distributed by The Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners
through Scholastic Canada, will be supported by the local efforts of fire departments and the campaign’s educational website safeathome.ca. Gordon Anderson, Fire Commissioner, Province of British Columbia, says, “We’re thrilled to have the fire departments from all across BC involved. Fire Departments and teachers have long had a special partnership that leaves a lasting impression on students, one that can prevent tragedies years down the road.”
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October 5-11, 2014
VANDERHOOF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dale Hussey Training
Mike Elwert Lieutenant
Dave Banham Fire Fighter
Jeremy Banham Fire Fighter
Kevin Leslie Fire Fighter
Steve Alessandrini Fire Fighter
Kevin Hartman Fire Fighter
Jason Morrill Fire Fighter
Wyatt Crossley Fire Fighter
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A unique fire safety program Duane McKay, president, Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners (CCFMFC) says, “Fire safety programs that focus on our youth have a two-prong benefit. The lessons deliver the fire safety fundamentals that youngsters need to know to safely escape a burning home, and, the kids help motivate Moms and Dads to make smoke alarm maintenance and replacement a higher priority.” ‘The potential benefits of a successful national outreach are enormous,” McKay adds. “In over one-half of fatal fires, investigators typically find no working smoke alarms.” Parents should watch for “Test and Replace” homework pages which include a home fire escape planning sheet and a safety checklist. Once completed, parents and youngsters can go online at safeathome.ca/testandreplace
to register their home and download a certificate of completion for the child to take back to class. The complete homework kit is also available for download. Safeathome.ca also provides helpful tips for testing and maintaining smoke alarms, when to replace alarms, and where to install them. In most jurisdictions across Canada, smoke alarms are required on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Carol Heller is a home safety expert with Kidde Canada, a CCFMFC partner. She says educational campaigns help correct widespread misconceptions about smoke alarms, in particular, that they can be installed and forgotten about and never need to be replaced. People also mistakenly believe, she says, that so long as a smoke alarm beeps when the test button is pushed,
that the alarm if fully functioning. “Old habits can lead to a tragedy,” says Heller. “Testing smoke alarms should be done monthly and batteries should be replaced at least once annually, whether the alarm is battery powered or is hardwired with battery backup. And even if the alarm sounds when you push the test button, if it is more than 10 years old it must be replaced, as cooking and dust deteriorate the sensor over time. Outdated alarms might not provide the protection you count on.” New technology is easing the responsibility of the once-per-year battery replacement rule. “Worry-Free” smoke and carbon monoxide and combination smoke/CO alarms feature 10year lithium batteries which never need to be changed and last the full life of the alarm.
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FORT FRASER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yvan Laramee Chief
Rob Dupuis Training Officer
Vicki Wells Firefigher
Yvonne Malo Firefighter
Missing from pictures: Rob Dupuis, Monique Laramee Rod Urqhart, Mark Perrson Doug Allen, Ken Meers Kevin Dorman
Kohen Leslie Junior Fire Fighter
William Webster Junior Fire Fighter
Mark your calendar: Test and Clean your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every 6 months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget.
Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department Working smoke alarms can make a lifesaving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives; Test yours every month!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department is challenging the residents of Fort Fraser to check their smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly. We also suggest installing new batteries and vacuuming each unit every October. According to the latest research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a house fire in half. Meanwhile, almost two thirds of home fire
deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms at all, or alarms that aren’t working due to dead batteries or out dated. In a fire, seconds count! Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires at night between 11pm and 7am, when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert residents to the smoke of a fire before the fire can spread, giving them enough time to exit the house and get to safety. Smoke alarms save lives, test yours today and save yourself and your family from a preventable tragedy. Fort Fraser Fire Chief Yvan Laramee
Notes from the Fort Fraser Junior Firefighters’ Keith Martin – I wanted to become a firefighter because it was a dream of mine since I was a little kid. Kohen Leslie – The reason I joined the department was so I can help the town out and so I had something better to do with my time and to stay away from drugs. I was a pyro when I was younger, so being in the department helped me turn that in to putting fires out instead and helped me learn how to control fires better. Chantal Webster – I joined the fire department because I wanted to experience something different, to do something better with my spare time and I get work experience.
Janet Gumm Fire Fighter
Keith Martin Junior Fire Fighter
Chantal Webster Junior Fire Fighter
Thank you for 35 years of service to the Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department says goodbye to Reed Bruvold and thank him for 35 years of service. Reed recently retired from the department.
Safety tips for
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the home
Kitchen Avoid loose long sleeves whe n cooking. Check kettles an Use applianc d toasters for damaged electric al es Keep a timer that have an automatic shut-off cords and thermostats. . handy to remin d you when the be switched off. oven and burner s should If you take m edication that ca us es appliances. drowsiness, do not use cooking Use a tempe rature-controlle d el Never leave your cooking un ectric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. attended. Use appropri ate Keep a pot co cooking appliances and keep them clean. ver nearby to “p ut a lid on it” in the event of a fi re. Living Room Fireplace: al ways for the fireplace use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate Do not overlo opening. size ad electrical ou tlets or use exte of additional ou nsion cords in th e place Smokers shou tlets. ld check furnitu re for fallen ciga can smoulder un re Ensure carefu detected for several hours befo ttes or embers, which l use of smokin g materials and re bursting into flames. before disposal extinguish in w . ater Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattend Use ashtrays ed. w Keep matches ith a double rim and deep cent re. , lighters and lit Never leave candles out of th lit candles unat e reach of child tended. ren. Bedroom Install at leas t one For improved sa smoke alarm outside each slee pi fety, install a sm oke alarm in ev ng area. Check electr ery bedroom. ical appliances regula curling irons, ra dios, televisions, rly: electric blankets, heating pa ds, Bedrooms sh irons. ould be non-sm oking areas.
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FRASER LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dave Balding Fire Chief
Nin Kuffert Fire Fighter
Ted Hardy Captain
Jeremy Reeves Fire Fighter
James Cochran Deptuty Chief
Gord Friesen Training Officer
Ian Balcombe Lieutenant
Amorsolo Tabing Fire Fighter
Fernando Silva Fire Fighter
Darlene Hleuka Fire Fighter
Diane Harder Fire Fighter
Percibal Alviar Fire Fighter
Lucas Six Dispatcher
Leslie Goertz Fire Fighter
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Rob Kuffert Fire Fighter
Kevin Prince Fire Fighter
Ashley Kennedy Fire Fighter
Brandon Babin Junior Fire Fighter
Andrew Schulz Junior Fire Fighter
Photo not available for...Fire Fighter, Howard Hummel & Junior Fire Fighter, Liam Amason
Keep your farm safe Checklist * Keep fire department numbers posted on all telephones. * Ensure all electrical wiring is inspected and up to code. * Ensure all electrical equipment has a nationally recognized testing agency certification. * Remove wiring and lighting from wet areas. * Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers regularly. Machinery / Equipment – Keep it Clean, Safe and Inspected * Before installing heating equipment, check product certification and insurance requirements. * Ensure that the pump is on a separate electrical circuit and located away from other buildings, to safeguard the
pressure of the water supply for firefighters. * Refuel equipment and internal combustion engines outside, but never while running and only once cool. * Ensure that crop dryers are equipped with adequate controls enabling them to shut off blowers or dampers when temperatures become too high in the heat transfer chamber. * Never use “home-made” dryers. Important Reminders * Designate safe smoking areas away from barns, crops, stores or flammable materials. * Before burning, check regulations with your local authority. * Burn rubbish in an incin-
erator equipped with a spark arrestor and never in a high wind. * Keep a pail of water nearby. * Never carry out field burning. * Do not use fumigants near an open flame or electric equipment. * Clean up. Remove all trash from the property. * Repaint weathered surfaces and remove rotting wood and fencing. Safe Storage: Spontaneous Ignition of Crops Causes Fires. Before Storing * Provide proper ventilation. * Ensure crops – hay, alfalfa, clover, soybean hays – are well-dried and properly cured. * Make sure wet grains are below the safe moisture
content before storage. * Check for spontaneous heating hazards regularly, e.g. manure pile. * Repair leaking roofs and openings to protect stored crops against wetness. During Storage * Inspect daily for signs of steaming, irritating odours, wet areas and “flues” in the hay for several weeks. * Have fire fighting equipment immediately accessible. * Petroleum products should be stored above ground at least 12 metres (40 feet) from any other building, in a tank on noncombustible support. In all cases vent pipes not less than 3 centimeters (1 1/4”) in diameter and cap them with weatherproof hoods.
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A Fireplace becomes dangerous when accumulated tar or creosote catches fire or from uncontrolled burning or over-fuelling. Other causes of fireplace-related fires are substandard design or installation and lack of safety precautions. ● Open the damper before lighting the fire, and keep it open until the ashes are cool enough to touch. ● Ensure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house. ● Do not store combustible materials such as paper or wood too close to the fireplace. ● Use a screen in front of the fireplace opening to protect children and to prevent embers from escaping and igniting carpets, etc. ● Never leave children alone near a fireplace. ● Use dry, well-seasoned wood in small amounts. ● Have chimneys cleaned and serviced at regular intervals by a professional. ● Never overload your fireplace. ● Never use charcoal starter fluids, gasoline or any flammable substance to start fires. ● When using artificial logs, burn only one at a time and follow instructions on the log ● Always place the ashes in a metal container and take them outside the house.
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CLUCULZ LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gail Poisson FIre Chief
Tanya Spooner Deputy Fire Chief
Dave Poisson Captain
Anna-Marie Spooner Dispatcher
Roy Spooner Safety Officer/ Prob. Fire Fighter
Jerry Stelmaschuk Seasonal Firefighter
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Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department On July 11, the Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded to a haybaler on fire in a field on the south side of Highway 16 across from Brookside Resort. One of our firefighters, Captain Dave Poisson, happened upon the scene on his way home from work, and was the first to report it to 911. He was able to quickly pick up the truck that is stationed at Brookside, and he and other members of the department were quickly on scene and able to contain the fire to a small area of grass around the haybaler. During the mop of stage, we had an opportunity to meet and talk to a Percy Wright, one of the new owners of Brookside, and he indicated his interest in joining the department. He attended his first practice after and also brought his daughter Sarah, and her boyfriend Gordie Sedowick to volunteer. The Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department, like most other Volunteer Departments in the province and throughout Canada, has had problems recruiting
new volunteers in the past several years and are thrilled to include these new members with our roster this year. The problem of recruitment is so widely recognized that the Federal Government introduced a Volunteer Firefighter tax credit in 2011 as a tool to help struggling departments recruit and retain members. In looking for new ways to recruit, train and keep members the CLVFD has actively engaged with bystanders that attend active fire scenes to encourage them to volunteer; developed a “basic training” program that allows new recruits to more quickly train to a level where they are able to attend fire scenes to support suppression efforts; and in recognition that many of our residents are only at the lake seasonally, have identified activities that allow volunteers to participate as seasonal members. We have also identified several positions within the department
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that are less physical and do not require being on the front line; but, are just as important in putting a fire out, such as dispatcher, traffic control, and running pumps. In the past five years, these small changes to our program have taken our department from a core group of six members to sixteen, including three seasonal, and one junior firefighter. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each of our members for their tireless dedication and commitment to helping keep the community of Cluculz Lake safe, and can only hope that this article encourages readers to inquire with their local volunteer fire department to see how they can help. Respectfully submitted, Gail Poisson, Fire Chief Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department
TEN TIPS TO STAY FIRE SAFE.
1. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, test it monthly and change the battery yearly. 2. Never leave cooking unattended. 3. Don’t overload electrical outlets. 4. Never leave candles unattended. 5. Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely. 6. Never store gasoline indoors. 7. Prevent arson by keeping your property clean of trash and Practice often Family discussion flammables. (Reproduced with permission from the Alberta Fire Commissioner's Office) In case of a real fire 8. Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at Fire Prevention Canada least one metre away from space heaters. Working with the private and public sectors to achieve fire safety through education. 9. Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabi net. 10. Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911. Call for help from a neighbours home. Never go Get out fast, closing doors behind you. back inside a burning house. (Reproduced with permission from the Alberta Fire Commissioner's Office)
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I SPY: Although it’s common to see bears out and about, looking for food at this time of year, there is arguably one bear that has been making its rounds throughout town and has been captured here by a local Vanderhoofian. If you have a picture you would like to see in the paper, please send to newsroom@ominecaexpress.com.
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FORAGING: The winter season is approaching so animals are foraging and will be seen more often by roadways. Rebecca Watson Caledonia Courier Leaves are turning, the air is crisp and the number of wildlife vehicle collisions will start to increase across the province. According to the BC Ministry of Transportation, October and November are peak times of the year for deer and vehicle collisions. Deer will start to be seen in abundance throughout many areas of the province, especially central BC including Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Prince George. Gayle Hesse, a conservationist for the BC Conservation Foundation in the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program, says deer find the road attractive for many reasons. “Surprise, animals are not people. We tell our kids not to play on the road but animals don’t see the danger,” said Ms. Hesse. “The roadside is really good for animals to browse along. It’s full of willow and shrubs that get mowed and then regrows with tender young [tasty] growth. They may also see a vehicle and not recognize it as danger because they perceive their surroundings differently. They don’t think the same way people do and they don’t react the
same way people do.” In the Nechako Region there are about 25 to 30 wildlife vehicle collisions/month during peak months - almost one per day. There are about 200 wildlife collisions confirmed annually for the region however, MoT estimates that for every one carcass they recover another three animals are hit and killed by vehicles. Factoring in the 1:3 ratio would mean an additional 600/year for a total of 800 animals killed/year in the Nechako Region. Deer tend to travel in herds so if you see one deer there is almost always another one. In the winter especially, it can be common to see 1020 deer together since they are a social creature and spend time in
the same area. “If you see a deer on the road try to shift your vision from the deer you see to the one that is almost certainly following behind it,” said Ms. Hesse. It is also not uncommon to see a deer bolt out at the last second or to run toward the vehicle in a dodging or twisting motion. This is how they are ‘programmed’ to respond to a threat in an attempt to throw off the predator. A first reaction may be to swerve but that could mean the car is forced off the road or into another vehicle. With deer it may be safer to use the breaks instead of the wheel. A collision with a moose, which can weigh up to 500 kgs (1,200 lbs), will almost always be safer to swerve out of its way.
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Oil a slippery slope for cities Tom Fletcher Black Press Every year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways. Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a half-empty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organiza-
tion. We’re becoming a social policy activist group rather than a group of municipal politicians. “Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview…. If you want to do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-year-old pipeline is oversubscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and others from along the Interior pipeline route pointed out another flaw. If southern cities want to wander outside their mandate to make this gesture, why target only this pipeline and ignore rail lines and highways that cross the same rivers and streams? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan boasted that after his first court challenge to the National
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Energy Board was tossed out, his high-priced eco-lawyer found a constitutional angle. Cha-ching! Meanwhile, professional protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal, and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflow-
ers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack
the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance.
Mining, a low risk industry with high return activity Dear Editor, Now that our children have finally returned to school I would like to offer them a lesson in BC’s economy that I hope will get them, and all of us, thinking about future career choices. For workers in BC, a job in mining exploration is a low risk, high return activity. The industry maintains world leading health, safety and environmental standards and the environmen-
tal review processes that govern whether a new mine can go ahead or not are stringent, fair and science-based. The $10 billion annual gross revenue of BC’s mining industry also provides a remarkable 300to-1 return on investment for the government based on the cost to the government to support the sector. In short, mining and exploration are a revenue generator for BC, and with public support it will offer high-paying, long-term
jobs for generations to come. Any banker, financial adviser, or even high school student can see that these are numbers to pursue. So let’s keep finding ways to support the mining and exploration sector in BC so that our children can continue to choose this industry as a career, one that can support future families, our children, and our grandchildren! Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam B.C.
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Inspiring next generation innovators Rebecca Watson Omineca Express What started out as an idea to spark innovation in the north, has quickly become a traveling event putting that idea into action. The concept of inspiring the next generation of innovators started with Albert Koehler, a Prince George city councilor and board member of the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition (OBAC). “We are helping wake up youth to what can be done in urban and rural communities,” said Mr. Koehler. “It’s about education increasing, diversification and resiliency of communities. I came from a little community of 200 people, believe me, there is lots happening in Vanderhoof.” The Ignite The North workshop will travel through 11 northern BC communities this fall including Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, Telkwa, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie and Prince George. The first stop was Vanderhoof on Oct. 1 showcasing a number of guest speakers, local entrepreneurs and an interactive creativity session. The first panel consisted of Laurie Wallace from Wallace studios, Denise Doswell of Little Valley Farm and Dick Thiessen from Omineca Source for Sports. Each
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NORTHERN BUSINESS: A panel of local business owners spoke about the challenges, risks and rewards of owning a business in the north at the Vanderhoof Ignite The North workshop. speaker educated the audience on a number of topics including risks involved, getting started, challenges keeping up with changing times, and influences of technology within their business. When asked about the first few years of business, Ms. Wallace shared that it wasn’t always easy. “Theres a job that feeds you and theres a job your trying to establish,” said Ms. Wallace. “But if you start out low it will be ok. If we started out with something successful we might have run away screaming.” Ms. Doswell shared one of her challenges working on a farm as being the ‘sandwiched’
generation, having to accommodate ideas from 20 family members in both past and future generations. “Sometimes a passion can be your weakness so setting yourself up with that filter of what is important is very important. It’s about being able to change with the times, knowing when to change and willing to be a life long learner.” Continually learning himself, Mr. Thiessen buys and sells online and has been able to
sell products across the country as far as Gander Newfoundland. “Remoteness no longer defines you,” said Mr. Thiessen. “Technology allows you to look at new products and sometimes that new product can bring in a lot of value.” Each panelist was also asked why they had chosen to stay in Vanderhoof. “Why not Vanderhoof, it’s in a unique situation on how we are geographically located,” said Mr. Thiessen.
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Rebecca Watson Omineca Express It’s never ok to drink and drive but BC police now have alternate ways of punishment. Vanderhoof police received a call on Sept. 20 just after 4pm about a possible drunk driver. Officers located the vehicle near Derksen Road and pulled it over. After observing symptoms of intoxication the officer insisted for a breath scan but the driver refused. Since the driver had no previous intoxication charges, he qualified for the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). Instead of charging the driver under the criminal code, the officer offered him an IRP meaning a 90 day driving prohibition and 30 day car impoundment. The
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driver will not have to appear in court for sentencing but instead, complete a 90 day administration process with the province. “Essentially it’s a way for people to not get a criminal record on a first time offence,” said Corporal Thiessen. The IRP program was introduced in British Columbia in 2010 and was accompanied by a drastic decline in driving fatalities. It was created as a way to give first time offenders a lesser penalty since getting charged with drinking and driving can have extensive implications such as impoundment fees, towing fees, trial fees, getting your licence back, restriction in travel, your name in the system, and a 90 day administration process with up to a full year driving prohibition.
“With an IRP your getting the same prohibition on a 90 day impaired without all the court fees,” said Corporal Thiessen. Drivers on their first, second or third warning can be offered three, seven or 30 day driving prohibitions accompanied by a $200-$400 fine as long as the driver has a blood alcohol concentration not less than 0.05% or “warn” stage. If the driver refuses to provide a sample or blows at a blood alcohol level not less than 0.08% or “fail” range, the driver can be offered a 90 day driving prohibition and 30 day vehicle impoundment with a $500 fine. More information on alcohol and drug related driving prohibitions can be found at www.pssg. gov.bc.ca/osmv/prohibitions/ impaired-driving.htm.
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Comedy night raises money for pool Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Laughter filled the air at Vanderhoof’s comedy night and with the help of comedian Graham Clark, guests left with tight abdomens. “Vanderhoof has been too dry for too long,” said Mr. Clark,
in a dryly-humerous voice. The event brought in a total profit of $7,833 from both ticket sales and a pie action with all proceeds going to help fund the proposed local swimming pool. A thank you has been extended to all the people who made pies including Edna Orysh-
chuk, Debbie Smedley, Lesley Thiessen, Chris Dowling, Geri Neufeld, Julie Ephrom and JanaRae Thiessen. Each pie sold for $50 - $300 but the real money-maker proved to be a plate of fudge made by Janine Brain which sold for $600. Another thank you from the Aquatic Cen-
tre Society is extended to everyone who came. The success of the comedy night has lowered the three-year goal to $489,000. A pool logo contest is also in the works. Vanderhoof residents are encouraged to visit the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Facebook page to cast a vote today.
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*** 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; 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 250-567-8587 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. ***
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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 1 October 2014
Reservoir Elevation: 850.79 m
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SLS Discharge: 31.99 m3/s
Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 46.66 m3/s
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:
Required for Vanderhoof Machine Works. Must have previous experience in maintenance/repairs. Will be able to work independently. Service truck experience an asset.
Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015
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Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s
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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).
Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812
The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualižcation and have a minimum of žve 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.
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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.
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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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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
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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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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for a newly established position within the Protective Services Department. The position, Protective Services Coordinator, is permanent full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. Expected starting date is on or about December 2014. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization. Reporting to the Manager of Protective Services and Chief Administrative Officer, the Protective Services Coordinator, will be responsible for the coordination of all department projects and activities related to Emergency Management, 9-1-1 Service, Rural Fire Protection, and Occupational Health and Safety. Preference will be given to applicants with: • skills to contribute to the development of the Emergency Management Program; Labourers • an ability to work in a highly productive environment and 250-567-9258 Trades, Technical shift from one task to another quickly; • excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to LABOURERS deal tactfully with elected officials, staff, external agencies Houston, BC Ofce Support and the general public on various matters, including those of a sensitive nature; P.O. 129, Vanderhoof, V0J 3A0 DH Box Manufacturing in Hous- B.C. BUSY Law Firm requires: Half ton BC(250) is looking for labour• strong communication (verbal and written) and public time receptionist (1 week on/off) Telephone: 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639 ers. Must be reliable, physiimmediately. Office Manager speaking skills; cally fit and willing to work terms negotiable. Must have • advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suites; shift work. Starting wage up some prior experience in a law • an ability to maintain confidentiality; to $16.75/hr. Benefit packfirm. Email; age after 3 months employDepartment Jodie@pearcetaylor.com • strong organizational and projectLOCATION: managementBurns skills;Lake Transportation HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours perment. day, 5 days per week • a committed team member attitude; Email TO COMMENCE: Immediately Help Wanted • an ability to effectively respond toDUTIES emergency situations; dhmnfg@gmail.com RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement and work long hours under stressful conditions and at School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) isTruck/Equipment seeking a highly motivated, Operators progressive individual varying hours, as required. who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This Education & Experience individual would provide mechanical services, Road repairsand andBridge maintains schoolHas buses and Yellowhead (YRB) openings for • good business grammar, spellingDistrict and punctuation; vehicles and equipment. truck drivers in Vanderhoof. • minimum Grade 12 Diploma; The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the have following criteria: Class 3 with air Operators must minimum, • post-secondary education preferred; endorsement. Operators will be required to operate • completion of or willingness to complete all Emergency KNOWLEDGE various types of road maintenance equipment and do Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂ cate) Support Services and Emergency•Operations Centre • Valid B.C. Trades CertiƂcationsome in Commercial Vehicle jobs Transport or need Heavyarises. Duty Mechanic courses; physical labour as the Interested • Propane cation and Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiƂ cation • three years of increasing responsible relevantCertiƂ experience; applicants should send their resume to the as • Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record • excellent attention to detail and effective time management; Vanderhoof office: demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • local government experience an asset; and Fax: 250-567-3357 EXPERIENCE • must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. e-mail: vanderhoof@yrb.ca • Experience gained through Trades QualiƂOR cation apprenticeship program inclusive of Applications will be received by Deborah threeJones-Middleton, years industry related experienceApplications available at all yards. Manager of Protective Services, at either 37-3rd Avenue, PO • Basic welding experience For more info contact the Vanderhoof office, located Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, or inquiries@rdbn. • email: WHMIS CertiƂcate and familiarity with Work Safe (WCB) safety procedures at:BC 545 Spruce Street. bc.ca until 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2014. Phone: 567-3114 SKILLS & ABILITIES • Thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools & equipment of the trade • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions • Understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards • Ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clariƂcation of information • Ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conƃicts • Basic ability to use computers
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“owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or public athletic or recreationalTruck purposes”. Requirements: Exempt from taxation for properties under Section 224(2)(f) are all remaining lands not occ Labourers l Minimum 10 cubic yard box Exempted from taxation for lpurposes 224(2)(i) are plywood all lands provided t Tall sideunder boardsSection consisting of ¾ inch community park. (minimum) PROPERTIES DOLLAR LABOURERS l Side boardsAND minimum 4 feetVALUES above boxEXEMPTED on Houston, BC Ofce off-sideSupport Estimated Estimated DH Manufacturing in HousBUSY Law Firm requires: Half The District(1ofweek Vanderhoof offers blue book rates. 2015 Tax 2016 Tax ton BC is looking for labourtime receptionist on/off) ers. Must be reliable, physiimmediately. Office Manager Contractors must be available to respond on short Exemption Exemption cally fit and willing to work terms negotiable. Must have notice. Contractors must provide contact numbers a) Anglican Synod, of Caledonia shift work. Starting wageDiocese up some prior experience in a law where they can be reached 24/7. to $16.75/hr. Benefi5688, t pack-District firm. Email; Lot 148, Plan Lot 2011 $217.38 $217.38 age after 3 months employJodie@pearcetaylor.com Folio 669.00 ment. Please indicate your interest in writing to the followEmail Wanted ing Help address: b) dhmnfg@gmail.com Lakeview Bible Chapel Trustees DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Congregation, Lots 75-76, Plan 5688 $210.39 $210.39 Truck/Equipment Operators160 Connaught St. District Lot 617, Folio 598.500 Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) Has openingsPO for Box 900 truck in Vanderhoof. c) Trustees of the drivers Congregation of the Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Operators mustJehovah have minimum, Class 3 withPh: air (250) 567-4711 Fraser Lake’s Witnesses, $151.39 $151.39 Fax: (250) 567-9169 Financial Services Financial Services endorsement. will be Lot 51, PlanOperators 5688, District Lotrequired 2011 to operate In your written submission, please provide a detailed various of road maintenance equipment and do Folio 575.001 GET BACKtypes ON TRACK! Bad GET ON TRACK! to Bad listing of available equipment andBACK their availability credit? Bills? labour Unemployed? credit? Bills? Unemployed? some physical jobs as the need arises. Interested be placed into operation. Need Money? We Lend! If you Need Money? We Lend! If you applicants should send their resume to the d) Roman Catholic Prince own your own home Episcopal - you own your own home - you Vanderhoof qualify. Pioneer Acceptance qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Rupert, Lot 18, Plan 5688,office: District $148.28 $148.28 Direct all inquiries regarding thisMember Hired Equipment Corp.Lot Member Corp. BBB. 250-567-3357 617,BBB. FolioFax: 542.001 Request to: 1-877-987-1420 1-877-987-1420 OR e-mail: vanderhoof@yrb.ca www.pioneerwest.com www.pioneerwest.com available at all yards. e) West Applications Fraser Mills Ltd, Lot 167 Attention: For Plan more5688, info contact the Vanderhoof located District Lot 2011 $312.09 Pauloffice, R. Carver, Director of Operations $312.09 at: 545 Spruce Street. Ian Leslie, Public Works Foreman Folio 681.100 Phone: 567-3114 Elizabeth Litke Director of Finance
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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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House for Rent in town,3 bdrm, washer/dryer no pets, references required $900 plus utilities 567-5443
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Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
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Scooter - Handicap 3 wheel electric like new 300 lb carry capacity. Nearly new tires & battery. Runs approx. 12 km on a charge. Electric brakes, large adjustable seat. Comes with charger $675. Call 250-567-4018
STEEL BUILDINGS. Gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE OR RENT 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315
Victoria Manor Large 2 Bdrm from
$725 - $755
Large 1 Bdrm from
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NO SMOKING - NO PETS * Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
1 bedroom furnished or not, No pets, Quiet adult oriented No Drugs, utilities incd except phone 567-2717
Vanderhoof 2 bdrm home on town lot. F/S W/D. Damage deposit & ref’s required. No Pets, No smoking. Please call 250-567-2567
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LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation Department HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement
School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide mechanical services, repairs and maintains school buses and District vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:
KNOWLEDGE • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Valid B.C. Trades CertiƂcation in Commercial Vehicle Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic • Propane CertiƂcation and Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiƂcation • Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract EXPERIENCE Experience gained through Trades QualiƂcation apprenticeship program inclusive of three years industry related experience Basic welding experience WHMIS CertiƂcate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures
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SKILLS & ABILITIES • Thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools & equipment of the trade • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions • Understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards • Ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clariƂcation of information • Ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conƃicts • Basic ability to use computers For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca Applications will be accepted for the following position by:
LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0
All in good condition In Burns Lake Call 250-692-2372
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Village of Fraser Lake PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the Council of the Village of Fraser Lake will be considering the final adoption of the Village of Fraser Lake Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 763, 2014 at the Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 meeting at 5:30 PM in the Municipal Council Chambers. The property tax exemptions listed below are not new exemptions but under the Community Charter, Municipal Council must give notice of the proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 763, 2014. These exemptions are for the 2015 taxation year only and are authorized by the following sections of the Community Charter: Section 224(2)(f) permits Council, by bylaw, to grant further tax exemptions to building set aside for public worship and Section 224(2)(i) permits Council, by bylaw, to exempt from taxation land and improvements “owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground for public athletic or recreational purposes”. Exempt from taxation for properties under Section 224(2)(f) are all remaining lands not occupied by the building. Exempted from taxation for purposes under Section 224(2)(i) are all lands provided the land is used as a community park. PROPERTIES AND DOLLAR VALUES EXEMPTED Estimated 2015 Tax Exemption
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d) Roman Catholic Episcopal Prince Rupert, Lot 18, Plan 5688, District Lot 617, Folio 542.001
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e) West Fraser Mills Ltd, Lot 167 Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 681.100
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P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639
BUS MECHANIC TQ (10 MONTH)
17’6” Clipper “Expedition” (green) flat back, kevlar with carry yoke, high volume, 3 seats, super stable. $1000. ----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (orange with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1100, without: $900. ----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (red with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1300, without: $1100.
FOR RENT Now taking applications for small 2 bdrm Duplex, Quiet, Riverfront, no pets, non-smoking, references required. $670 (250)567-2860 please leave message
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3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430
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a) Anglican Synod, Diocese of Caledonia Lot 148, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 669.00 b) Lakeview Bible Chapel Trustees Congregation, Lots 75-76, Plan 5688 District Lot 617, Folio 598.500 c) Trustees of the Congregation of the Fraser Lake’s Jehovah Witnesses, Lot 51, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 575.001
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