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NEWS BRIEFS Fort St. James residents chosen to carry Canada Games torch Jesse Cole Caledonia Courier

The 2015 Canada games may still be 113 days away but the Canada games torch has already been lit and made its way to Victoria, B.C. and as the torch makes its way to Prince George, as few Fort St. James locals will be helping it along its way, Alexandra Luggi and Leon Erikson were both chosen to take part in the torch relay throughout British Columbia with the two northerners participating in the Quesnel, B.C. portion of the relay. The British Columbia leg of the torch relay begins in Victoria and makes it’s way north towards Prince George with residents from communities throughout the north including Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Fort St. John among others. The 2015 Canada games will mark the first time in the history of British Columbia that the province has hosted the winter edition of the games.

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Burns Lake update long it will take to determine the cause, but our hope is to determine the Burns Lake Lakes District cause quickly. It is my News understanding that the At around 8 a.m. three workers were in the Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, dryer area at the time of a fire related incident the incident. We have not occurred at the Pinnacle at this point determined Pellet plant in the Burns whether there was an exLake facility resulting plosion or a fire.” in minor injuries to two Luke Strimbold, employees and more Mayor of the Village of serious, but not critical Burns Lake, said, “On injuries to a third em- behalf of our entire comployee. munity, I would like to WorkSafeBC has extend our thoughts, been notified and the af- prayers, and support for fected area of the plant a healthy recovery to the were secured to allow for workers of Pinnacle Pela full investigation. let.” At the time of the in“After everything cident, the plant was in a Burns Lake has endured maintenance shutdown. over the last few years, The fire was quickly this news was especially contained and there are troubling. I know people no reports of equipment across B.C. are praying damage. for those injured. Burns Three workers were Lake is a resilient comtransported to Lakes Dis- munity that has proven trict Hospital and Health its character time and Centre. Two patients again in difficult situwith minor injuries were ations,” said Nechako transferred to the Univer- Lakes MLA John Russity Hospital of Northern tad. B.C. in Prince George WorkSafeBC last inand one patient is being spected this mill on June transferred to Vancouver. 17, 2014. At the time of Scott McCloy from that inspection it was WorksafeBC said, determined that combus“WorkSafeBC Preven- tible dust issues were betion officers arrived on ing managed. The mill scene at about noon. has not been inspected They will be working since that time. Howto determine what hap- ever, WorkSafeBC pened and why it hap- launched another compened. WorkSafeBC bustible dust effort relatofficers are coordinat- ed to the pellet industry ing with the RCMP and on Oct. 1 and the Burns other regulatory bodies, Lake facility is on the including the BC Safety schedule to be inspected. Authority, in this regard. More on this story at At this point, it is dif- a later date as the investificult to determine how gation continues. Laura Blackwell

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The Fort St. James Minor Hockey Association with a little help from Bam Bam Trucking filled a school bus with bottles for their annual minor hockey association bottle drive. Submitted Photos.

Election season fever Jesse Cole Caledonia Courier

“I believe that voting is the first act of building a community as well as building a country” - John Ensign On Nov. 15 Fort St. James residents will get a chance to contribute to the building of their community as they choose who will sit on municipal council for the next four years. While Mayor Rob MacDougall is running uncontested, two councillors, Joan Burdenuik and Riley have stepped down from their position and three others have submitted candidacy. Brenda Gouglas and Kris Nielsen, both form councillors, have announced their candidacy as well as newcomer to municipal politics, Brad Miller, owner of Bam Bam Trucking in Fort St. James. Running for re-election are current councillors Russel Gingrich and Dave Birdi. With five candidates running and four council seats available, it is anyone’s guess who the odd person out will be after Nov. 15 Regionally, Tom Greenaway representative for Rural Area C of the Bulkley-Nechako District has submitted his bid for re-election and is running unopposed. School District 91 will be electing a new trustee as well with Alexandra Luggi and Lucille Duncan running for the position. As is the Caledonia Courier’s civic duty, we have outlined the candidates running for municipal council so that you, the public, can be as informed as possible prior to voting.

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Agreement between China, B.C., will increased export of B.C. wood

Month-long Events Alcohol Awareness Month National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. JESSE COLE 212-269-7797 Caledonia Courier www.ncadd.org

Child Abuse Prevention Month Students enrolled at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) may have Prevent Child Abuse America the opportunity 312-663-3520 to explore new horizons after CNC president Henry ReiJESSE COLE ser visited Indiawww.preventchildabuse.org to establish ties with post-secondary institutes there. Caledonia Courier Reiser met with Indian post secondary officials from Narayana Health, BeaverOnGolfCourseC0804.EPS Jazz Appreciation Month a teaching hospital in Bangalore, andHistory OP Jindal University in the Smithsonian National MuseumIndia of American city of Raigarh to explore the options of international study. 202-633-3129 Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Reiser signedwww.smithsonianjazz.org a series of memorandums of understanding withHot theRetail two Operations Steve Thomson has signed a memoranCo-op Categories Indian institutesNational that will include interBicycles, Accessories and Supplies dum of understanding with Chinese officials that Car Care Month a five-year agreement to develop Lawn and Garden will see an increase in British Columbia harvested national exchange programs Car Care Council between the three educational groups. Motorcycles and Snowmobiles 240-333-1088 The agreement also includes development opportunities for instructors Outdoor Furnishingswood used in building operations in China. www.carcare.org and college employees abroad, meaning that it is not only the students Recreational Vehicles Thomson signed the memorandum of underthat will have the opportunity to travel the globe. standing with the province of Jiangsu, China and National Donate Life Month Hot Manufacturer Co-op U.S. Department of Health andthe Human Services said they expect that In a release issued by the CNC, college their announced the agreements at the 2014 Forestry Benjamin Moore Paints health sciences 202-619-0257 and power engineering programs will benefit from the Asia Trade Mission. Camp Healthcare www.organdonor.gov new agreements, particularly in regards to collaborative projects, Grasshopper lectures Mowers The agreement will increase the cooperation and Rolex Watch and seminars. National Lawn Care Month communication between British Columbia and Whirlpool Corporation PLANET, Professional Landcare Amrik Network Virk said that the international Minister of Advanced Education Jiangsu and will increase the use of wood-frame 800-395-2522 agreement will benefi t the British Columbia economy saying, construction in the Chinese province. www.landcarenetwork.org AdBuilder Special Section Builder Themes “Opening our doors to students, teachers and ideas from India enriches The partnership, signed by Thomson and Zhou • Financial Parkinson Awareness Month B.C.’s economyNational and communities,” adding, “The College of New CaleLan, the Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural • Planning a Garden National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. donia is embracing opportunities for research and development activities • Earth Day Development in Jiangsu, includes benefits such 800-327-4545 • Easter that will enablewww.parkinson.org people from British Columbia and India to learn from as wood-frame construction research, exploraeach other.” tion of suitable locations for wood-frame building Special Events Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month ASPCA, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 212-876-7700 www.aspca.org

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in Jiangsu and enhanced government-to-industry exchanges. Wood-frame construction of housing is more energy efficient than it’s concrete counterpart and is also a greener, moreDaffodilsHC0804.EPS carbon-friendly building method. Minister Thomson spoke to the agreement saying, “The fact that China is moving towards greener building policies is a win for B.C.’s forest sector, since wood-frame construction is more environmentally friendly, more energy efficient and leaves a smaller carbon footprint. Jiangsu is wellpositioned to succeed since two of their universities include wood-frame construction in their curriculum.” The relationship between British Columbia’s forestry sector and China dates back to 2008 when Forest Innovation Investment China and Canada Wood China first worked in Jiangsu on a number of wood-truss roof renovations in the Baixia District of Nanjing. MomGirlHuggingTreeC0804.EPS

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District of Fort St. James Calendar October, 2014

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12pm Strong Start

1pm Cancer Support Group

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8pm AA Mtg

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421 9am Strong Start

12pm Strong Start

4 25 9am Strong Start

930 First Day of Passover

31 10 Good Friday

4pm Strong Start

12pm Strong Start

9am Strong Start

7pm Council Mtg

2pm Snrs Mtg

6-8pm Halloween Pumpkin Walk @ NHS

15 Tax Day

Effective immediately the discount is no longer available. Payment is due October 31 - after due date 5% penalty will be applied. Seniors(65) may be eligible for a discount of 50% of the base amount. Contact the District office if you did not receive a bill.

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Administrative Professionals Day Start 4pm Strong

6pm Snrs Potluck 7pm All Candidates Debate @ Music Makers

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7 24 Arbor Day 9am Strong Start

1 18 CAC Event Darelle London (Poprock)

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Fort St. James woman featured in RCMP missing women social media campaign JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

The RCMP across Canada conducted a social media campaign aimed at solving cases of missing Aboriginal women across the country. Ten women were chosen to be profiled during the campaign including Fort St James area missing woman Immaculate “Mackie” Mary Basil. The campaign ran from Oct. 3 to 12 during which time profiles of Basil were shared and spread across the RCMP’s social media accounts on websites like Twitter and Facebook. RCMP Officers called on police partners and the public to share the information and take part in the campaign. RCMP encouraged media and the public to help in the search for Basil and other missing women by doing the following: Visiting the External link, opens in a new window www. canadasmissing.ca and www. bc.rcmp.ca to review the cases and to learn how to submit a tip; “Like” the BC RCMP and National RCMP on Facebook to see information about the cases and share them; Follow @bcrcmp and @ rcmpgrcpolice on Twitter to read about and re-tweet information on the cases. ●

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO

DECLARATION OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION I, Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, do hereby declare, pursuant to Section 76 of the Local Government Act, the following candidate elected by acclamation:

Cheif Justa Monk of Tl’azt’en Office of Director for Electoral Area C (Fort St. James Rural) First Nation, of which Basil is a Tom Greenaway member, said that Basil was full Given under my hand at Burns Lake, British Columbia, this of life and had a smile that could 20th day of October, 2014. lighten any mood. “I can’t say enough about her as _______________________________ she was always the life of a party, Cheryl Anderson Chief Election Officer brightening up any day with her contagious laugh and her smile could lighten any mood. I personally thought that this world didn’t have enough ‘Mackie’s.’” Subsequent to Basil’s disappearance searches were carried out by RCMP in Fort St. James, Immaculate “Mackie” Basil went missing on “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof and June 13, 2013 and was featured by RCMP in a including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Mackenzie which deployed heli- nationwide social media campaign. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were copter and dog units to aid in the Photo via Facebook returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.” search. Sadly, after four days the – War Amps supporter search was called off. “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES “She is missed,” said Monk. The Key Tag Service – it’s free WITHIN OUR REGION” “She is constantly on our minds, 37, 3 Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 and it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of PO Box 820, especially as seasons come and TF: 800-320-3339 lost keys are returned every year. Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 go.” www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca Despite more than a year having passed since Basils disappearance Tl’azt’en Nation and Monk October 23, 2014........RDBN Board Meeting/ remain hopeful that campaigns SNRHD Meetings Order key tags online. like these will help to put an end November 6, 2014......RDBN Committee Meetings to the ongoing mystery. November 20, 2014....RDBN Board Meeting/ “We will never give up hope, SNRHD Meeting The War Amps our community is missing a wonDecember 11, 2014....RDBN Board Meeting/ 1 800 250-3030 | waramps.ca derful mother, sister, friend, etc. SNRHD Meeting We want nothing more than her Meetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. Please call return home safely,” Monk said. (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information The War Amps does not receive government grants. The month of October was choCharitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 PUBLIC IS WELCOME sen by RCMP officials to coincide with the Sisters in Spirit vigil that is held each year on Oct. 4 by the Native Women’s Association of How FCC helps producers improve their Canada.

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Basil, 26 and the mother of a seven year old boy, was last seen on the evening of June 13 travelling from the Leo Creek area north ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH of the Tachie Reserve (Across from the Petrocan Station) near Fort St. James. SUNDAY LITURGY: Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday 10:30 am Basil was reported DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am missing on June 17, PASTORAL TEAM: FATHER FRANK SALMON 250-996-8343 2013. SR. PAT MACAULAY, SR. DIVINA PEDRO

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No governNuclear-free zones ment protects worked for Kiwis environment Editor:

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Re: Oil protest a slippery slope for cities (B.C. Views, Oct. 7). Tom Fletcher took a snide swipe at local politicians and municipal councils that declared their jurisRe: Oil protest a slippery slope for cities (B.C. Views, Oct. 7). dictions to be nuclear weapons-free zones. “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” he asks. Tom Fletcher’s analysis of jurisdiction regarding pipeline expansion and oil Fletcher should know better than to denigrate the power of grassroots democracy and nowhere is it distribution in B.C. ignores one important fact. I have one postal address and more powerful than at the local level. This was unquestionably demonstrated in New Zealand where, one primary residence, one planet on which to live. in the early 1980s, a dictatorial conservative Prime Minister named Rob Muldoon ignored the overI also am governed by three political jurisdictions that are supposed to manwhelming public opinion that New Zealand should not host nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed foreign age “the common good” on behalf of all. None do so. I pay taxes and idealize warships. that some official somewhere will handle environmental issues in sustainable Ignoring the ever-louder public protest, Muldoon continued to invite U.S. warships to visit New Zeaways. Not so. land harbours and used his majority National government to run rough-shod over the will of the people. Such leaders are situated within non-government organizations – who also Kiwis turned to their local governments to give effect to their anti-nuclear principles. Municipality want money. No wonder I am an alienated citizen, disgusted with public sector after municipality voted to become nuclear free and they posted signs on their municipal boundaries. overexpenditures and irresponsibilities regarding basic survival. Labour Party leader David Lange was no fool. He read the writing on the signs and promised that I do vote! And I am delighted that some new faces and names are appearing if his party became the government, he would ban all nuclear-equipped warships from New Zealand on ballot lists. My hope is that other voters will listen to these unknown candiwaters. dates. Somewhere among them are future leaders who will help guide us to a In 1984 Labour swept into power in a landslide and followed through on Lange’s promise. New Zeamore viable Canada. land is a small peaceful country in the South Pacific but Kiwis stood up against the superpower bully Betty Donaldson tactics of Ronald Reagan and the U.S. military. Courtenay, B.C. New Zealand took a beating economically but stood by its principle of opposing Cold War super-power nuclear alliances. To this day New Zealand proudly remains Have an opinion and a burning desire to express it? Write a letter. nuclear-free and an example to the world. The strategy may have been less successAll letters must be signed and please include a day-time number where you can ful in B.C. but there is nothing stupid about the effort nor the intent of the passionate British Columbians who tried. be reached for verification. Chris Conway e-mail: newsroom@caledoniacourier.com Invermere, B.C.

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Canada, B.C. Council approves additional donate to $30,000 for community help small centre upgrades towns JESSE COLE

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Small towns will be eligible for a little provincial and federal support over the next ten years in thanks to the New Building Canada Fund - Small Communities Fund (NBCF-SCF) established by the province of British Columbia in conjunction with Canada. The NBCF-SCF program will run from 2014 until 2024 and will see both the provincial government and the federal government allocate around $109 million each to help support infrastructure development in small communities measuring under 100,000 residents. The NBCF-SCF runs concurrently with the Gas Tax Fund which is another part of the New Building Canada Fund and according to government website infrastructure.gc.ca “provides predictable, long-term, stable funding for Canadian municipalities to help them build and revitalize their local public infrastructure while creating jobs and long term prosperity.” Infrastructure projects that are eligible for funding through the NCBF-SCF include brownfield redevelopment, connectivity and broadband, disaster mitigation, green energy, highways and major roads, innovation and local and regional airports, pubic transit, wastewater and solid waste management, among others. Applications for funding from the first intake of the project opened today, Oct. 22 and closes on February 18, 2015. In order to be eligible for funding applicants must prove

that their share of the funding has been or is being secured and that funds have been committed to operate, maintain and plan for replacement of the capital assists resulting from the projects life cycle. 50 per cent of the NBCF-SCF funding will be used for the initial intake while the remainder of the funds will be allocated to later intakes. Applicants may apply once per intake.

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The price tag attached to the new Fort St. James community centre will be a bit steeper than initially expected after a flaw in the facilities design forced council to allocate additional funding to the project. Municipal council voted to approved a $30,000 budget increase towards the new community centre during their Oct. 8 council meeting. The funding will go towards designing and implementing a ceiling for the racquetball/squash court being built in the facility. Initial designs for building seem to have mysteriously left out the inclusion of a ceiling, which is vital to a racquetball court but not necessary for use in a squash ball court. The possibility of simply scraping the racquetball court and going forward with a squash court only was an option, but given that certain

Thank You

With the 2014 Motocross season behind us, we have one last thing to do. That is to thank all the people that stand behind Warren each and every year. These last two years Printwerx. ca, owned by Murray and Dean Johnson, have been amazing sponsors and ambassadors of the sport of Motocross. Dean is at almost every race we attend. He has a love of the sport that most people can’t match. When Dean is at an event you can be pretty sure that Murray is not far behind. So a big shout out to them as well as the other companies that they endorse, including Dubya, Ride Engineering, Dt1 Filters and MotoSeat. There are many other local people that support Warren though out the season and a big thank you goes out to Northland Automotive, Stones Bay Holdings, Fort Machine Works, Spatsizi Outdoor Specialists, Shelara Holdings, Grandma and Grandpa, Nextech Forestry and of course mom and dad. This year Warren has also had support from RTR Performance in Kamloops, Valley Speed Machine in Kamloops, EVO Suspension in Washington State, Alpine Motor Sports in Salmon Arm, Kickstart Motorsports in Terrace and Howies Marine in Prince George. Warren has been able to achieve many of his goals but none of it is possible without the support of his family and the community. This week Warren’s 250F Honda race bike will be on display at Northland Automotive as well as his High Points Championship cup and 1st place trophies from the Printwerx Cup. Photos by Leiha Constantine and John Bowman.

aspects of the racquetball courts have already been built, the town would have essentially wasted money had they chosen to take that route. Fort St. James resident and racquetball player Tim Dunkley noticed the missing ceiling during an open house tour and brought the matter to the attention of municipal council. Dunkley said that without the ceiling the racquetball court would have been unusable, in a letter he penned to council. Kevin Crook, the Chief Administrative Officer with the district and the project manager for the new community centre said that the current cost associated with adding the ceiling has fit the $30,000 budget allocated by council quite well and is, thus far, below the total amount budgeted.

thank you The Fort St. James Community Foundation Board of Directors thank local/regional business, industry, organizations & community members for your generous donations to the 2014 Tasting Event Fundraiser and other donations this fall season! Thank you to all who purchased tickets to the Tasting Event and donated to the Foundation! Amber Ewert Andrew Wheatley Artisan Reforestation Ltd. Barb Robin & Chris Lodge of Team Powerhouse Reality Beauty by Vengeance BNK Automotive Brad & Nadine Hoy Brittni Friesen Cam Gundstrom Cam McCormick Canyon Tree Farms Carmen Wheatley Notary Corporation CNC - Fort St. James Campus CNC Professional Cook students Corrine Leon, Scott Millard, Bradley Espinoza, Kelly Johnson CNC Professional Cooks Chef/Instructor Pete Krauseneck Conifex Inc. Des Tro Bobcat Services District of Fort St. James Electro Tech Services Erik Stefani Fields Fort Loonie Bin Fort Machine Works Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce Fort St. James Farmer’s Market Society Fort St. James National Historic Site Hoy Websites & Designs Hub International Barton Insurance Integris Credit Union Jana Trebula Jeff Playfair Trucking Joyce Helweg Kal Tire Kathy Burdeniuk KDL Group

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Courier Doug Koyama’s fall tour stops in Fort St. James For him, his music is a peaceful way to wage war against the hectic, profit-margins driven world of contemporary society. “I believe that in a world where our success is not our own but rather a measure of how we are doing compared to everyone else,

that we are all going to need music and the arts to maintain our sanity.” Koyama draws his influence from a wide array of sources ranging from fellow a cappella artist Bobby McFerrin to experimental ambient musician Brian Eno and everywhere in-

between. But beyond that, Koyama says it is the energy at each performance that inspires his improv. “What inspires my music in any given performance are the energies that exist within the space where it is being created. I feed off of the energy of the

people in the room and the music is the result. Each show is unique and created specifically for the beautiful souls who are there sharing the space with me,” said Koyama. Koyama has typically maintained a winter job to offset the costs of being a

touring musician in the summer time but after recent successes he plans to focus full-time on his musical endeavours. A full transcript of the Caledonia Courier’s interview with Koyama can be found at out website www. caledoniacourier.com

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To call what musician Doug Koyama does experimental would be an understatement; Koyama creates music using his voice and a loop machine, the result of which is a whirling, guttural and psychedelic experience reminiscent of African throat singers. Koyama is no stranger to Fort St. James having performed at the towns Music on the Mountain festival since it’s inception. Last week Koyama once again brought his unique blend of music to Fort St. James during a house concert performance with Dawson City, Yukon folk singer Susu Robin. The performance was part of Koyama’s fall

tour through the north and offered around 15 people in attendance an intimate experience with the performer. “Music is life, music sustains me,” Koyama said of his creative process. Koyama has been creating his original form of music since 2009 when he was introduced to what he calls improvised a cappella. “[I] immediately started looking for a way to sing in a more multi-voice environment,” said Koyama. “A loop pedal offered a gateway into a musical form where I can explore and play with rhythm, melody/harmony and interlocking vocal patterns to create music with my voice.” For Koyama, his music is as much a message as it is an art form.

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Kris Nielsen

I am seeking a seat as a councillor for the 2014-2018 term for the municipality of Fort St. James. Having previously served four terms on council under the leadership of three different mayors I have been a part of changes that have both benefited and challenged municipal administration and operations in Fort St. James. I am confident I can be an asset as a municipal councillor with a willingness to engage with taxpayers at all levels, take on the approach of both leader and/ or follower to the benefit of finding solutions and ask both the hard and easy questions. The current and out-going council is leaving a legacy of projects and initiatives outlined in the annual report that offer the new council a strategic plan that can guide decision making over the upcoming four-year term. At the same time the new council will have opportunity to set its own priorities through existing goals and the creation of new goals. The new protocol agreement between Nak’azdli Band and the municipality of Fort St. James offers an enhanced level of communication and information sharing that is anticipated to reap benefits on many levels. The community will continue to face challenges around economic development, changes in population demographics and supporting infrastructure. The new council and returning mayor will need to continue to engage with key decision making stakeholders at many levels to ensure continued sustainability of Fort St. James. Sustainability will require enhancing infrastructure for health and social health services, post-secondary learning and training opportunities, diverse housing needs and more. On the employment side, we need to continue to support existing and new industry, commercial and retail and other types of businesses that can draw population to the area for new employment opportunities. Firstly, I would like to congratulate all other candidates seeking election for Councillor for the District of Fort St. James My name is Russel Gingrich and I am seeking re-election as a councillor. I have lived in Fort St. James for 49 years and have been married to my wife, Donna for 45 of those years. We have raised our two children here. My involvement in community concerns have been significant over the years. I spent 21 years in the minor hockey system as a coach, president, official and director. I was involved with minor ball in the initial start up and as a coach and director for 10 years. I was also a proud member of our Fire Department. As for my background in our district council, I have been involved for nine years, including the most recent term. In the past tenure, I was delegate to the Public Works Dept., alternate to the Fire Dept., co-chair of the transportation committee, delegate to the seniors’s assoc. and a strong force in the seniors helping seniors program. I was also involved in the community forests. All have been rewarding and must be pursued. My direction would be to continue on these delegations and be a part of the continued success in our community. My goal is for continued fiscal responsibility, a strong decisive voice on council, continued stability for our community and a desire to have a relatively healthy community. On Nov. 15, I ask for your support and the honour of being your representative.

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I believe we can build better infrastructure in Fort St. James and create a united and stronger community under one municipal umbrella to cover those who are not within the city limits. One of the most important reasons for my choice is that it’s time for me to give back to the community. I was born and raised in my beloved town of Fort St. James. I started my business in this community over 4 years ago, I have grown what started as a single truck into a multi-business and now I represent ABC Recycling in Fort St. James with an extensive recycling program That success is due, in large measure, to the welcome I received into this community and the support my family and I have enjoyed over the many years that our business was growing. In return, I have had the opportunity to give back to my community by providing financial support to many charities, including the dedicating a bus to transport the kids who are in need, and to serve any non-profits organization in our community I believe with your help I will be able to serve you and create a better, more prosperous community, based on a strong foundation of economy and efficient amenities. It is time for our town to rise up and cope with the fast changes in our economy in northern B.C. It is time for all of us to work harder and harder towards building a strong future for our kids and also the time that we should all focus towards safer roads that serve the high traffic volume of the business and citizens of Fort St. James. I am Brad Miller and I am asking for your Vote on Nov. 15, 2014

My name is Brenda Gouglas and I am seeking your vote for Councillor in the November 15th Municipal election. As a long-time resident of Fort St. James and having served as a Municipal Councillor from 2005 through to 2011, I have grown to understand the amount of work and commitment that goes into making this community a great place to live, work and play. Building on my past experiences, I will add to the traditional roles of councillor to help make our community more resilient by working towards: safety on our roads for drivers and pedestrians; adequate health care for all ages; sufficient housing for individuals, families and our seniors, and by making sure that we care for our environment for future generations. These endeavors will not only go a long way in enhancing the quality of life for our residents; they will also help support our businesses and industrial sectors making our community more inviting. Diversifying our economy locally is also something I intend to focus on. Encouraging and supporting industries and businesses to make Fort St. James the destination, and not just a stopover for their operations and employees, will ensure our sustainability. The expansion of our tourism opportunities will showcase our community and surrounding area. As a Councillor I will always be committed to listening to comments, concerns and ideas from residents, volunteer and non-profit organizations, businesses, industries, First Nations neighbours and governments. By working closely together we will make our community the best it can be. I have been part of the Fort St. James community since the 1970’s. I went to school here and then after graduation, moved to the lower mainland to further my education. I worked there for a few years and then moved back to Fort St. James. It is here that my wife, Harjit, and I, chose to stay and raise our three children. I work at Conifex as a supervisor and am very active in the community. My involvement with the Fort St. James Youth Soccer includes being on the organizing committee, a certified district referee, and treasurer. I am the President of Fort St. James Television and Radio Society, a non-profit organization providing TV and radio services to the region. The Society also operates the local Emergency Radio station, provides space in the towers for the 9-1-1 system, and provides free internet through town to keep people in touch and promote the community to our residents and to visitors. In addition to some of my Council portfolio duties of Acting Mayor, Protective Services, Seniors, and Industry, I sit on regional boards and committees. These include: Prince George Treaty Advisory Committee - First Nation Treaty Negotiations Nechako Valley Community Services Society – Providers of social and mental health services New Gold – proposed Blackwater Gold mine project south of Vanderhoof Fort St. James District needs to continue to promote “open for business” polices, and to encourage partnerships with all levels of government and community groups for a diversified and stable economic base. Some of the challenges we now face are demands for affordable rental housing, daycare and seniors housing. Social policies and good business environment will help the community with enhanced infrastructure such as water and roads. To maintain low levels of taxation, we will continue to pursue provincial and federal grants. I look forward to continuing to serve this progressive community, as I once again ask for your support to help me serve Fort St. James.

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John Prince Research Forest SUP 22194 2014/15 Operational Plan Notice is hereby given that Chuzghun Resources Corporation (CRC) has prepared a operational plan for the John Prince Research Forest (SUP 22194) in the Fort St. James District. This plans shows blocks scheduled for harvest for winter 2014/15. In total, approximately 88 ha of harvesting (approximately 25,000 m3) is proposed. Review and Comment: The plan will be available for review and comment until November 12th, 2014 at CRC·s ofÀce, during regular business hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). CRC is located at Cinnabar Resort on Tezzeron Lake. Phone is (250) 996-3700. Any written comments should be forwarded to the address below by Nov. 14th, 2014 to ensure consideration: Attn: Sue Grainger, RPF Chuzghun Resources Corporation Career Box 2378, Fort St. James,Opportunities BC V0J 1P0

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Leticia Carmen Schwartz In Loving It is with profoundMemory sadness of Donna Prince 16, 1947 - October that weJuly announce the sudden loss of 26, 1999 our Mama. After a long, courageous An angel livedcancer, among and hard fought battle with she us, A gift from God above. passed peacefully on September 8th, kindness 2014, She showered us with with her family at her side. Lety will be fondly And shared with us her love. remembered by her many years at Shoppers Food She cherished every moment Mart, and more recently, by her faithful volunteer With the man who was her life; work Eadie atJim Neighbourlink. She is in predeceased by her husband Walking hand hand together, 3 May, 1961 4 October, 2013 and soulmate, Don Schwartz. She is survived Facing life with all it strife. by her three children, Peble, Carmen and loved her children dearly, A yearShe has passed since our lives were Rodney; grandchildren, Each one a differentAmanda, way, Kacy, forever changed. Nestled close within her heart. Danni, Ti, Ali and great grandchild Our time with you was too short Though, now, she’s far away. Hayden. Mama will be forever but you gave us so much to remember missed and loved. She’s withforever Jesus. that you willgone neverto belive forgotten.

But, she’s here today. We are honoured thatwith you us, chose us Smiling down on every one of us, to spend your life with Career Career Andalways tellinghave us she’s and we will you O.K. in our hearts Opportunities and we miss you everyday.Opportunities Love Simone, Nikki, Guy/Rhoda, Devron, your grandchildren and Lakes) family. Love you13 always, School District No. 91 (Nechako Evan and family. P.O.Dana, Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Caledonia Courier Wednesday, Wednesday,July July9,9,2014 2014

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Telephone: (250) 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

It takes ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKERS 11 muscles LOCATION: Mouse Mountain Elementary to read 943 and are being considered for an exemption from property taxation for the 2015 year. Estimated taxes are shown for 2015 HOURS OF WORK: 4 hours per day, 5 days per week Career two years, pursuant to section Career Career and the following 227 of the Community Charter. DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately untilthis the regular employee returns ad. Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities

MEET SINGLES right now! No EXPERIENCE IS an asset paid operators, just real peoWe offer free recruitment serple like you. Browse greetings, vices for people aged 45 and TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE LOCATION: NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE PROPERTY YEARGrassy 2015Plains Elementary Secondary School exchange messages and conover across Canada. Register HOURS OF WORK: 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week nect live. Try it free. Call now: now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately 1-800-712-9851 callproperties toll-free: 1-855-286-0306. Notice is given that the following are included in the District of Fort St. James Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No.

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apartments NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND VACANCY LAND ACT: NOTICE OF

In accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, ITake hereby declare the Steven following elected by notice that John andcandidates GeorgeanneasHutchinson acclamation for the term commencing250-567-4208 December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the GeneraltoSchool Elections in the from Vanderhoof, BC2014 has applied the Ministry of Forest, Rentals following electoral areas: Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), OmElectoral for AreaRent Electoral Area Name ineca Region, for a Crown Electedgrant for Agricultural-Extensive Apt/Condo purposes situated on Provincial Crown land near Keillor 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Adele GOODING Road described as, Part of Sec 13, Part of SW1/4 Sec 23, 5 Endako, Fraser Lake andPart FortofFraser MAERTZ S1/2 and PartTimothy of NE1/4 Sec 24, Part of SW1/4 Sec 25, lying south of Nechako River, Township 1, Range 4 Coast District. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School The District No.File 91 for (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Lands this application is 7407646. Written Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary elect School Trustees for the term be commencing commentstoconcerning this application should directed December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates andLand for whom votes will beRegion, receivedMFLare: to Ryan Hall, Senior Officer, Omineca Large NRO, at 1044and 5th Avenue, Electoral Area 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof CluculzPrince LakeGeorge, BC V2L 5G4 or Ryan.Hall@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by 2 Bdrm School Trustees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two (2) to be elected MFLNRO up to October 25, 2014. MFLNRO may not be 4HE "#30#! CARES FOR from Usual Names Residential Addresses able to consider comments received after this date. THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN Please visit 1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BCthe website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH LargeThomas BULMER ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=44290 for more Nadine FRENKEL 227 Vanderview Drive, information. Vanderhoof, BC 1 Bdrm YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS Jean JOHNSON 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BC from DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT Be advised thatNo. any91response to Lakes) this advertisement will GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District (Nechako on Saturday, HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR considered partlocations: of the public record. For information, November 15,-2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm be at the following NO SMOKING NO PETS contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of LOCAL SHELTER TODAY Vanderhoof Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East,Resource Vanderhoof, BC Omineca Express Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; * Balconies Forests, Lands and Natural Office in Cluculz LakeView Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC * Landscaped Omineca Region. Services Services Merchandise for Sale * And Cablevision Available ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the WWW SPCA BC CA FinancialA Services hard copy MAP showing the location and Misc. extentfor of the Home Improvements Sale following locations: 250application areaFULL may be acquired by calling the landFROM officer only SERVICE Plumbing SAWMILLS LARGE FUND Dean.Vanderhoof, Fast, re$4,397 Vanderhoof Vanderhoof Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, BC - Make money & save named above atfrom 250Parker 565-6430. Borrowers Wanted liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 money with your own bandmill LegalCluculz Notices or 250Start Hall, saving3395 hundreds Cluculz Lake Lake Fire LundofRoad, Cluculz BC off your next jobLake, if you present - Cut lumber any dimension. In dollars today! We can easily

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We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Usual Names Residential Addresses Call Anytime Take notice that Edward Klassen and Laurie Cormack 1-800-639-2274 or Lucille DUNCAN 560 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC DORPER Cross Sheep flock from Vanderhoof, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forest, 604-430-1498. Apply online for sale. 15 ewes and 25 www.capitaldirect.ca Alexandra LUGGI 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BC Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Omlambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

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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 on Saturday,

NoticeDistrict is hereby as Lakes) per section 405 of the ineca Region,VOTING for a Crown grant GENERAL DAY willforbeAgricultural-Extensive open to qualified electors of School No. 91given (Nechako FIND A FRIEND LGA that the following properties will be offered Merchandise for Sale purposes situated on Provincial Crown land near Ens Road November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: for tax sale, on September 29th,STEEL 2014 60% atBUILDINGS/metal 10off! am buildings 20x28, and described as, Part of Section 33, Township 1, Range 4 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, Fort St. James District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC Medical Supplies (as per section 403 of the LGA) in the Council 60x150, 80x100 sell for balCoast District. ance owed! Call Chambers. The following be sold Also a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15,SALE 2014properties between thewill hours of1-800-457FOR 2206 or visit online: Scooter - Handicap 3 wheel www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. to the highest bidder above the upset price. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location: electric like new 300 lb The Lands File for this application is 7409688. Written carry capacity. Nearly new comments directed tires & battery. Runs approx. Taklaconcerning Landing this application Takla First should Nation be Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BC on Tunasa a charge. Electric Civil Address 12 km 175 Crescent to Ryan Hall, Senior Land Officer, Omineca Region, MFLbrakes, large And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12,PID 2014 between the hours ofadjustable 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the 010-411-836 seat. Comes with charger NRO, at 1044 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 5G4 $675. Call 250-567-4018 following location: Folio 520-00545.001 or Ryan.Hall@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by Legal Address Lot 21for Plan PRP 5688BC Fort St. Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort James, MFLNRO up James to October 31,District 2014. of MFLNRO may not be Misc. SaleSt. District Lot 617 Rg 5 CR5LD able to consider comments received after this date. TUB (SPA) COVERS. Electoral Area 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Topley, Decker Lake andHOT Granisle Best price. Best quality. All Please visit the website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ School Trustee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One Upset (1) to bePrice electedshapes & colours available. Misc. Wanted $4751.66 1-866-652-6837 ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=44928 for more www.thecoverguy.com/ Usual Names Residential Addresses Private Coin Collector Buying information. newspaper? Accumulations, Civil Address 45 Nadina Drive Collections, Steve DAVIS 366 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local. PID 010-411-917 Be advised that any response to this advertisement will Avenue, Decker Lake, BC Marnie PHAIR 7816 Brewer Folio 520-00569.000 be consideredVOTING part of theDAY public record. Fortoinformation, GENERAL will be open qualified electorsLegal of School District No. Lot 91 (Nechako Saturday, Services Legal Address 45 PlanLakes) 5688 onAdvertise contact the Freedom Information Advisor at Ministry your November 15, 2014of between the hours of 8:00 am andof8:00 pm at the following locations: District Lot 617 Rg5 CR5LD Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in goods and Topley Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Omineca Region. services in the Granisle Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, Chapman$5123.00 Street, Granisle, BC Upset#19 Price Classifieds and MAKE Decker Lake Decker Lake Elementary School, 6710 Highway 16 West, Decker Lake, BC A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the reach hundreds Elizabeth Litke YOUR application area may be acquired calling the land officer 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 And ADVANCE VOTING is onby Wednesday, November am and 8:00ofpm at the potential Director of Finance named above at 250 565-6430. following locations: POINTbuyers daily.

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District 91 (Nechako on Saturday, SchoolNo.District No.Lakes) 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Telephone: (250) 567-2284 â&#x20AC;˘ FAX: (250) 567-4639

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TO COMMENCE: Immediately Village of Burns Lake MunicipalDUTIES Office, 15$28.76 3rd Avenue, RATE OF PAY: per hour asBurns per theLake, current BC Collective Agreement

And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation Department following location: HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual Electoral Areas who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This Qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place withinwould the provide electoral area in which theyand reside or qualify as aand individual mechanical services, repairs maintains school buses vehicles and equipment. non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to oneDistrict vote per school district. If you need to confirm the electoral The ideal Officer candidate at should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election (250) 694-3242 or cell: (250) 692-6269; or KNOWLEDGE Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board Office in Vanderhoof, (250) 567-2284 or 1-800-903-4771. â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiĆ&#x201A;cate) â&#x20AC;˘ Validof B.C. Trades CertiĆ&#x201A;cation in Commercial Vehicle Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic Elector Registration - Voting Day Registration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two Pieces Identification Needed â&#x20AC;˘ Propane CertiĆ&#x201A;cation and Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiĆ&#x201A;cation â&#x20AC;˘ Valid B.C. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class 5 Full must Privileged with an exemplary driving record as The registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters produce at least two demonstrated by a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that EXPERIENCE provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declarationâ&#x20AC;˘asExperience to placegained of residence. Voters be required to make through Trades QualiĆ&#x201A;will cationalso apprenticeship program inclusiveaof three years industry related experience declaration that they meet the following requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Basic welding experience â&#x20AC;˘ WHMIS CertiĆ&#x201A;cate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures â&#x20AC;˘ 18 years of age; â&#x20AC;˘ a Canadian citizen; SKILLS & ABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough preceding & current knowledge of the practices, regulations, methods, tools & â&#x20AC;˘ have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately the day of standards, registration;

equipment of the trade Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather â&#x20AC;˘ have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30â&#x20AC;˘ days immediately preceding the day of registration; conditions â&#x20AC;˘ are not otherwise disqualified from voting by the School Act or anyofother enactment law; and â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding the Motor Vehicle Actor and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or â&#x20AC;˘ am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election. clariĆ&#x201A; cation of information Ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) Registration â&#x20AC;˘ and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conĆ&#x192;icts Basic ability to use Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of â&#x20AC;˘identification (atcomputers least one with a signature) to prove identity,

proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, of the property owners.

For if complete duties and responsibilities this position, please and, applicable, provide writtenof consent from thecontact majority Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca Applications will be accepted for the following position by:

Rosanne Murray LYNN MAKSYMCHAK Chief Election Officer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) DISTRICT PRINCIPAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) Box 698, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250-694-3242; Fax: 250-694-3243; Cell:PO250-692-6269 BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0 Email: woodsage@lakescom.net

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY aCCLaMaTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that PUBLIC IS HEREBY given to the trustee electors District of nominations NOTICE will be accepted for the office of school for of thethe term commencing Fort St. James that pursuant to Section 77 of the Local Government Act, December 2014 and terminating in 2018, as follows:

the following candidate is elected by acclamation for a four-year term No. of Trustees Electoral Area Name of Electoral Area commencing December 2014:

2 trustees Area 1 Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake 1 trustee Area 2 Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle Office of Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One (1) to be acclaimed 1 trustee Area 3 Burns Lake and Rural Area 1 trustee Area 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake BC MACDOUGALL Rob District of Fort St. James, 1 trustee Area 5 Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser 1 trustee Area 6 OF ELECTION Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson NOTICE BY VOTING and Takla Landings

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to the the District ofby Nominations will be accepted from 9:00 amgiven September 30 electors to 4:00 pmofOctober 10, 2014 Fort St.Election James Officer that pursuant to Section themail Local Government Act, the Chief or a designated person,76 by of hand, or other delivery service as www.ominecaexpress.com A15 follows: an election by voting is necessary to elect four Councillors for a four-year

Real Estate Rentals Rentals Rentals term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as Darlene Turner Apt/Condo for Rent Apt/Condo for Rent For Sale By Owner Homes for Rent candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Secretary Treasurer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 SchoolHOME Board Office 5 BDRM IN 153 East Connaught Street Councillor TELKWA FOR Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 SALE OR RENT

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VICTORIA – The shift to digital documents has prompted the B.C. government to contract out printing services, long performed by the Queen’s Printer. Press and copier operations in the Queen’s Printer building next to the B.C. legislature are to be phased out by the summer of 2015, contracted out to private printers. The move affects 31 unionized staff, in an effort to reduce costs as part of the government’s core review of services. “Demand for printing has declined with the growth of electronic publishing and digital information, and this is true for government as well,” said Andrew Wilkinson, minister of technology, innovation and citizens’ services. Wilkinson said a transition plan for employees is being worked on with their union, Unifor, and the Public Service Agency. The Queen’s Printer provides legislation and other sessional documents for the legislature, as well as proclamations, plaques and other items. Its revenues have declined by $7.5 million or 43 per cent in the past five years. The Queen’s Printer building, a four-storey 1928 Art Deco heritage structure, has recently been renovated and is not planned to be sold. The print shop facilities are on the ground floor, which will be converted to other uses. “The Queen’s Printer will use its knowledge of the printing industry to continue to broker printing contracts on behalf of government and will continue to support the B.C. legislature and deliver services such as BC Laws and protocol and recognition products,” Wilkinson said.

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Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** TRAPPERS MEETING... November 10th 7p.m. at NVSA Clubhouse. New Members Welcome. *** ThE 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. *** ST PATRICk’S ANGlICAN ChuRCh...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: November 19, January 21, 2015, February 18 and March 18 from 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your

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the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** AuxIlIARy TO STuART lAkE hOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** fORT ST. JAMES PuBlIC lIBRARy hOuRS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChAkO VAllEy COMMuNITy SERVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** fORT TRAP ANd hANdGuN CluB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250996-7728 (h) for more information. *** fORT ST. JAMES SEARCh & RESCuE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.7269 *** MuSIC MAkERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** ThE ThRIfT STORE... has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. ***

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