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Avison kickstarts donation challenge Rebecca Watson Omineca Express
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DONATION: Avison kickstarts funding to bring a pool to Vanderhoof with a $10,000 donation challenging other businesses to do the same. Holding the cheque is Stewart Sinclair, president of Avison Management, and Paul Stewart, representing the Regional Pool Society.
The Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Society received their first large corporate donation Oct. 16 from Avison Management Services. The forestry consultant company donated $10,000 to the Aquatic Centre in hopes of starting a snowball effect, said Stewart Sinclair, President of Avison Management Services. “The idea is to get the process jump started,” said Mr. Sinclair. “We challenge some of the other businesses in Vanderhoof to now donate. Let’s get this project on the road.” With $7,833 raised from the comedy night last month, $2,833 from Invest Local BC, $2,400 from original memberships and $10,000 from Avison, the total amount of raised funds to date is $23,066. All the money raised for the pool goes to the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre. The large donation from Avison was deposited in the Aquatic Centre Society’s
account and will stay there for the long-term, said Edna Oryschuk, secretary for the Stuart Nechako Regional Pool Society. “We’re raising funds on our own but the donation from Avison is much appreciated and is out there now to challenge other groups,” said Ms. Oryschuk. “It’s heart warming that we have folks in the community to support fundraising efforts [like the comedy night] and the public fundraising group will continue to have events because it all goes into the same pot, but it was very generous of Avison to kickstart the challenge.” Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Society was Paul Stewart, president of the Stuart Nechako Regional Pool Society, a group established to help raise funds and maintain public presence. The regional group was formed about a year ago and over the summer the public fundraising group was developed in Vanderhoof to help with local fundraising. For more information visit the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Facebook page.
Early Years grand opening at Carrier Sekani Rebecca Watson Omineca Express It’s a good day in the neighbourhood when more free services become available for kids. The Early Years Centre of Carrier Sekani Family Services held a grand opening Oct. 24 to introduce an
array of new services. Held at the CSFS home location, the exciting day was accompanied by snacks, kids games and a ribbon cutting which included mayor Gerry Thiessen and elder Mini Thomas of Saik’uz First Nation. Each family that attended also got a free book to take home for each child
to commemorate the occasion. “These groups and sponsorships are so important to the community,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen just before cutting the ribbon to officially open the new Early Years Centre. “When you see our students excel on a national level like Nathan
Nunn, it’s so great and it all starts right here.” The CSFS has helped both Aboriginal and nonAboriginal families for more than 10 years as a place to find and access all of the early-years services offered in the District of Vanderhoof. The new Early Years Centre will help to
provide even more opportunities for families with children aged 0-6, all of which will enhance the current services already offered, said Dawne Persson, the early childhood development team leader. “We’re a one stop shop,” said Ms. Persson. “And with these added programs we’re
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reaching those families that are not able to access our current services because not everyone can afford things like preschool.” The new Getting Ready for Kindergarten program is geared for children going into kindergarten the following year and will run, Continued on page 2
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EARLY YEARS: Mayor Gerry Thiessen, elder Mini Thomas and Dawne Persson at the official ribbon cutting Oct. 24 at Carrier Sekani. Continued from pg 1 Tuesdays at NeighbourLink, Wednesday at W.L. McLeod and Thursdays at Saik’uz, all from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The new Gym Time Playgroup will run every Friday from 3:30-4:45 in Sinkut View School gym. The new Lending Library will allow parents to borrow toys and will be available five days a week, 8:30 - 4:30 at the CSFS building across from the Credit Union in Vanderhoof. “We have a whole binder parents and children can look through where they can choose a toy and take it home,� said Ms. Persson. “We’re also planning on expanding the lending library to have a separate location in the Glad Tidings Church basement sometime in the new year.�
Some existing and continued services and referrals offered by CSFS include developmental screenings, access to local childcare and preschools, speech therapy, occupational therapy and access to Nechako Community Services. Tanya Lobelle, owner of lots of tots daycare, loves the idea of the new services. “We have child resource and referral but as a daycare owner I feel disconnected. It’s been tough for people to find daycare so I’m hoping this will be an avenue where people can find me,� said Ms. Lobelle at the grand opening. For more information visit www.CSFS. org or visit the Carrier Sekani Family Services 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
Hello, my name is Dwayne Lindstrom. I am running for Mayor in the upcoming Municipal Election and would like to introduce myself to those of you I have not met and re-introduce myself to others. I feel fortunate to have made the Fraser Lake area my home since 1956. Diana and I have been married for 40 years and raised two sons and a daughter here. We enjoy their visits home with their families and being able to introduce our grandson, Mattias, to the area. I made my living logging for the past 40 years and own some rental properties in Fraser Lake. I enjoy curling, snowshoeing, fishing, camping, hunting and just wandering through the bush on either snow shoes or with my quad. Many people have to travel away from home to work and/or to play
and I feel fortunate that here in Fraser Lake, we are able to enjoy both in our backyard. I would like to see that opportunity continue for others in the community. For that reason, I have participated in many committees and public meetings to better understand the effects of development on our community. I served one term as a Councillor before becoming the Mayor of Fraser Lake for two terms. I am a Director for the Fraser Lake Community Foundation Endowment Fund and sit on the Boards of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, Omineca Beetle Action Coalition, Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital Board, Northern Development Initiative Trust, and Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Forestry Committee. In addition, I represent the Village of Fraser Lake on the British Columbia Economical Development Association. I am an Alternate Director for Yellow Head Association and a member of the negotiation team for the Log Truck Industry in Fraser Lake. I am running for Mayor to serve you, the
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Sarrah Nahornoff-Storey for Mayor
Originally from Prince George I have been coming to Fraser Lake for fishing trips since the early 80’s. I have lived in Fraser Lake for almost nine years and am married with two wonderful children. My parents followed us here in 2007. My husband Jim, his parents and sister are long-time residents of Fraser Lake. I am a conservationist and en-
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joy hunting, fishing and the outdoors. I attended College for marketing and accounting. My resume includes: banking, marketing, accounts payable, electoral supervisor, manager of recreation for the District of Vanderhoof, jobs options coordinator/instructor for CNC and now somehow - a professional volunteer. The pride I take as a
volunteer demonstrates my commitment to the community. Some of the work I have helped with or organize includes: Slo-pitch League president, ball tournaments, mom and tots soccer, Emergency Response, Master of Ceremonies at Canada Day, Dennis Hiatt Mud Bogs, Spruce City Wildlife Association’s annual fundraiser, Omineca Wildlife Patrol, Becom-
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ing an Outdoor Woman, Community Spirit Family Fun Night, Phraser Connector, and director of Autumn Services. I have worked alongside mayors and councillors and understand many municipal practices and procedures. I have drive and determination to get things done and would be proud to represent Fraser Lake as an ambassador for our community.
Part of my vision for Fraser Lake includes: accessing the aging infrastructure by paving roads/walking trails for easier accessibility, beautification and maintenance of our parks/ recreational areas, an elevator at the arena, supporting a place seniors can age in, feasibility and affordability of a community center, curbside recycling and public transportation.
Tax payers, businesses and industry are a big part of future community planning so I want to assist in volunteer appreciation banquets. Also on the list is doggy bags/garbage bins along most parks and walking trails. Becoming mayor for me also means better communication with emphasis on accountability, transparency and of course, an open door policy.
Fraser Lake councillor candidates for 2014 election
Dan Duncan for councillor
The Village of Fraser Lake has an aging population and it is very important for Mayor and Council to put a concerted effort towards ensuring that those individuals continue to enjoy residing
in our community and don't feel the need to leave our town. Fraser Lake needs more Seniors' Housing and some public transportation. Throughout my six years of experience as
a Councillor, I have created strong relationships between myself and all members of the community. I believe I am a strong, vibrant member of this community and I have continued to build
I have lived in Fraser Lake almost 50 years and I feel it’s time for some change. What I have noticed is the need for a new perspective on council. We should bring in new people with new ideas. I would also love to see better communication from council to the members of our community and more encouragement to the public to attend council meetings and feel comfortable to do so.
Fraser Lake is the place I raised my daughter and where my husband and I call home. We had a successful logging business working for the West Fraser Sawmill for 39 years but I am retired now and volunteer at Autumn Services Community Dropin Centre. As an avid volunteer, I have helped various organizations over the years starting with being a brownie leader. I have worked with
mental health organizations in support groups, facilitating both the Family to Family and Bridges programs. I also sat on two mental health boards in Vancouver and have enjoyed helping Meals on Wheels in Fraser Lake. Another one of my accomplishments have been volunteering for the Fraser Lake and Area Cancer Support Group. We have raised in excess of $30,000 by local fundraising
with additional revenue through Angels Care, a store front we ran for little over a year. I am a good candidate for council because I care about the vision people in Fraser Lake want for their community and will work hard to see those visions realized. Having worked as the administrative assistant for the Village of Fraser Lake for several years, I have sat in on council meetings, took minutes, calculated
Craig LePoidevin for councillor
I was born and raised in Fraser Lake and I am proud of how much growth our community has seen. A year and a half ago I became the owner of Par 3 Sports and I am thoroughly committed to running
the store and ensuring that it provides a viable service to the community of Fraser Lake and the surrounding area. Over the years we have seen businesses come and go in Fraser Lake and if we are to keep business in town, it is imperative that we provide what people need. Being a local business owner has allowed me to get a much better understanding of the demographics of Fraser Lake and has helped me discover Fraser Lake’s
strengths and weaknesses. I have a keen interest in the youth of Fraser Lake and enjoy my role as coach of the Bantam hockey team. Our youth enjoy soccer, hockey, junior curling, our fabulous new skate board park, and activities organized through the Village of Fraser Lake. However I believe we need to offer more and hope to work closely with our youth to elicit new ideas. Our seniors also play a major role in the
demographic of Fraser Lake and I would like to look into finding transportation opportunities for them. Many of our seniors have no access to transportation, and I believe there are ways to address both the need for incidental transportation to help get a senior to an appointment or shopping and for group transportation that will take seniors on day trips. My family and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts. We enjoy time on the Village’s
My name is Lynn Clark and I have been a resident of the Fraser Lake north shore for 17 years. I am employed by Nechako Valley Community Services Society as an early childhood development consultant, am currently the chairperson of the Fraser Lake Early Childhood Development Committee and am also a respite foster parent. The things that are most important to me
are my family, education/personal/spiritual growth and water conservation. I will make a good council person because through my work and personal life I have contact with a broad cross section of community members and am very approachable. I take my commitments very seriously and do everything within my power to follow through on them. I am financially responsible and respect-
ful of other peoples hard earned money. I have also sat on a broad range of society and non profit boards in the various communities I have lived in. The things I would most like to see in Fraser Lake are road improvements, and more services for seniors. In order to attract and retain young families I would like to see an increase in the number and types of recreational opportunities available
to children and youth such a more toddler friendly playgrounds, incentives for sports team coaches and BMX trails. I also would like to see the vision of summer businesses down at White Swan Park revisited and the road to the park become more of a focal point in order to build on the tourism potential of being the White Swan capital of the world. I would also like to see a greater effort put in to the devel-
on my relationships ever since moving to Fraser Lake in 1993. Aside from that, my level of commitment to the position and my desire to see Fraser Lake reach higher potential makes me a great candi-
date for councilor. My family however is without a doubt the most important thing there is to me. Having
the confidence of others and them having faith in my integrity and my ability is also extremely important to me.
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payments and bank deposits for the Village, and more. I know where the money is spent and I would love to be a voice for the people to make sure it is spent wisely. I hope to see some change in the near future and to be a part of making that happen. new walking/ski trails and the exercise equipment located on some of the trails. We also love kayaking, boating and fishing on both Fraser Lake and Francois Lake. Over the past few years Fraser Lake has embraced becoming a healthier, more active community. I am passionate about healthy lifestyle and I would love to help Fraser Lake become a healthy, active, productive and safe place for all citizens.
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opment of the Municipal Development Park. I would also like to be given the opportunity to follow through on some things community members have suggested such as a dog park, more garbage cans and year round outhouses.
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 candidates elected by acclamation: Fort Fraser Local Community Commission Linda Cochran Steve Cochran Colleen DeLong Donald Webster Given under my hand at Burns Lake, British Columbia, this 20th day of October, 2014. _______________________________ Cheryl Anderson Chief Election Officer
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My name is Don Reyden and I am seeking a fourth term reelection as councillor for the Village of Fraser Lake. I am a married 45+ year resident of
Fraser Lake and have two children and three grandchildren. My employer for the last 25 years has been Endako Mines with the last 20 my position that of Maintenance Planner focusing on short and long term budgeting and planning. These skills fit well with what is required as a councillor when making decisions to best meet the financial needs of our community while balancing tax payers, young and old, local
My name is Kerry Jantz. My wife of 44 years, Connie, and I have two grown children and three grandchildren. We moved to Fraser Lake in 1977 intending on a stay of a couple of years and I find myself still living, working and calling the community home. I came north for a job and stayed for a lifestyle that included opportunity for myself and my family, warm and welcoming neighbours and colleagues, and easy access to the outdoors. I am seeking the opportunity and honour of serving the citizens of Fraser Lake for a third term as councillor for the village. I bring honesty, integrity and solid communication skills to the position and come to the council table without hidden agendas or inherited biases to
slant my views. I am a good listener and independent thinker, available, approachable and always willing to hear and consider all opinions and points of view. I believe my council experience will provide continuity in governance in Fraser Lake during these exciting and challenging times of growth and development along the highway 16 corridor. I intend to focus my energies on services for Fraser Lake and area seniors; from transportation, to affordable and accessible housing, to aging in place services and care. As well, our airport is an asset that has been seriously ignored and must be addressed as part of a strategy for future prosperity. And finally, good governance includes planning and
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business and our two main tax supporting industries of Thompson Creek Mining and West Fraser Sawmills who support and employ so many of our residents. Once retired, Fraser Lake will remain my home where my wife and I will spend more time in our family Artisan Gallery. I would like to continue to be a part of the decision making process for community living enhancement and growth and will continue to serve with
my common sense and level headed approach to decision making, budgeting and planning which has served the community well over the last 3 terms. The 3 terms I have had the privilege of being one of the major forces to carry through the Water Treatment Plant, Recreational Center and Skating Rink arena hard surface, along with numerous renovations inside and out. Another significant project that I am very proud to have
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been a driving force in carrying this through is our state of the art Skate Board Park complete with a graffiti wall where kids can design to their hearts content. I was an early supporter of creating a position of recreational director that not only designs programs for our youth but also our seniors. When re- elected one of the areas of focus will be a complete street paving program which would also include walkways.
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building for the future as well as an energetic and enthusiastic passion for the present. I am committed to strong fiscal management, accountability and planning for a healthy and enjoyable today and a secure and stable tomorrow for our community. I congratulate my fellow candidates, both in Fraser Lake and in our neighbouring communities, for their courage and commitment in letting their name stand for office and I wish them all the best of luck at the polls.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY There will be an advance voting opportunity as required by Section 97 of the Local Government Act on: Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Municipal Offices 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC There will be additional advance voting opportunities: November 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th, 2014 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof General Voting Day is: Saturday November 15th, 2014 Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Linda Mowat for councillor
I am seeking re-election for councillor in the Village of Fraser Lake. I moved to the Fraser Lake Area about 48 years ago and have resided within the Village for the last 40 years. I love our town and it’s people and I believe it is not only important to maintain what our community has to offer our residents, but also see continued improvement to these services. I want to see improvements made to the ‘south side properties’. We are now a, Continued page 5
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Nechako Lakes School District No. 91 2014 trustee candidates Tom Bulmer for school trustee
My name is Tom Bulmer and I am running for a School District Trustee position in
Jean Johnson for school trustee
My name is Jean Johnson and I am running for the position of
parents, Don and Joyce Reid. I attended W.L. McLeod Elementary School when it was still called Vanderhoof Elementary, then moved across the street where I attended and graduated from NVSS. My husband and I have two children, a daughter and a son, both of whom were raised in Vanderhoof and attended WL McLeod Elementary and graduated from NVSS. Vanderhoof has been home to me for over 50 years. Over the past 24 years I
Nadine Frenkel for school trustee
Hi, my name is Nadine Frenkel and I am running for School Trustee for Area 1, (Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake). I was the 6th of 7 children, born and raised in Vanderhoof by my
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School District 91. Education is everything. It is the groundwork for the trades, professions, the arts and academia. I cannot stand on the sidelines. I am compelled to become involved and hopefully contribute to the future of the next generation. It has become obvious that education is changing. From the technology available today, to
the idea of changing the school year, to various ideas on how the curriculums are disbursed, even the diversity of our students, education is in flux more than ever before. And I want to contribute. My child went through this public school system and now I have grandchildren getting ready to embark on this adventure. I am
running to ensure that parents and grandparents have a voice in all of this. I have the time and I believe some insights and talent that I can contribute to ensure a quality education for all students of SD91. I have been a contributing member of this area for over 30 years. I have been a part of the Chamber of Commerce, Crimestoppers, Crime
Watch patrol and Rotary International. I assisted with the creation of such community events as the great pumpkin walk and parade of lights. I continue to work with the Integris Community Foundation, the Vanderhoof International Airshow and the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre to name a few. I want to see my community
thrive. I want to be a positive difference and because of my belief that education is everything I now want to represent you as a school trustee in one of the most forward thinking districts in the province. I look forward to working with this district to make our schools even more vibrant and positive.
school trustee. I was born and raised in Vanderhoof with interests in farming, horses and 4H. Although I moved away for about 3 years, when I found out I was expecting my first child, Vanderhoof was the only place I wanted to be. Now, my husband Cooper and I, have 3 children in the public school system. Rayea,
who is in Grade 10, Brody in Grade 6, and the youngest Carter who is in Grade 1. I believe it takes the whole community to raise a child and this community has a history of doing a fine job of it. Education is the back bone of humanity and it needs to be treated as such. Education is forever changing and we as parents, teachers
and other members of the community need to be there to support that. I currently work in the public health care system where the skill set for my job includes; teamwork, collaboration, quality improvement, communication
and ethical judgment which also describes what a school trustee is expected to do. I feel as a parent and well rooted member of the community I can bring a lot of diversity to this position. I look forward to listening to the ideas
from parents, teachers and other concerned citizens of these unique communities. Being a parent I will be motivated to base my decision making on what is best for all students of School District 91 Nechako Lakes.
have worked for various Ministries within the provincial government and have served as a volunteer for numerous committees, including PAC President, Dry Grad, Winter Games and the Vanderhoof Curling Rink. I believe my knowledge of the area and my expertise in working with various levels of government would be an asset to the Nechako Lakes School District. With an ever changing social, economic and technological environ-
ment, educators are facing the challenges of delivering the basics while expanding on the skills sets of their students. The role of a School Trustee is to work with local administrators, educators, parents and students to develop and maintain a school system that addresses local priorities and includes the values and expectations of the community. I have the energy and time to commit and I believe I can be a strong advocate for the area.
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Continued from pg 4 financially healthy community and I want to ensure that this is maintained. I believe as part of council we need to deal with the Official Community Plan to update and look into our ageing infrastructures. I would like to see continued development on one of our finest natural assets--the waterfront. Fraser Lake’s airport also requires more needed maintenance and improvements. I am committed to the growth, vitality and improvements of our community. I will advocate for developing tourism as an economic driver for the area. I bring to the table my past experience and voice to promote Fraser Lake as a beautiful and viable lifestyle destination community whether to visit, a vacation or retirement. I also bring a common sense approach to making decisions to improving the quality of life in Fraser Lake.
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Food and Teenagers I often hear about the ravenous appetites of boys, and the issues girls have with trying to stay thin and eating less. So let’s talk a little bit about nutrition for teens. Nowadays many teens and parents alike don’t have the time they need to make wholesome good homemade foods, too many tasks, games, exams, deadlines, and stress. Fast food becomes the norm and skipping meals is usually not given a second thought. So what can you do? · Plan and prep some quick to go meals that can be taken from the freezer right away or the night before perfect for lunches, dinners, meals, if you don’t have the time, consider doing a Co-Op with some neighbours or friends, get together make big batches of meals and freeze them separately, it lets you be social, have fun and provide healthy alternatives. · Focus on nutrition and not weight – during the growth phase for teens, there is no need to worry about weight, make sure to have plenty of nutrients to build the body well and strong · Keep empty calories (soda, chips, etc) out of the home and make sure to stock plenty of healthy snacks, keep the fridge stocked with prepped raw veggies (you can even throw in a dip) Veggies and fruits tend to be the most forgotten food for teens and they contain massive amounts of great nutrient, so be sure to eat plenty of fruits and veggies and make them easy and fun to eat. · Be a role model – this can’t be stated enough, don’t expect your teen to eat kale while you’re having lasagna (this is extremely important for children who watch their parents eat and copy them) · Carry healthy snacks like trail mix, dried fruit, nuts (unsalted) around with you, in your bag, in your locker, at your desk.. so when the need to snack hits you, ta da, a healthier option than that bag of chips in the vending machine. Next week – teens and calcium
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Difficult birth for LNG cash cow Tom Fletcher Black Press Debate is underway on the B.C. Liberal government’s tax and environmental plan for liquefied natural gas exports, amid the usual political theatre. Most media reported that the government “slashed” its proposed seven-per-cent LNG processing income tax by half, caving in to demands of international energy giants led by Petronas of Malaysia. The 3.5 per cent tax wouldn’t even take full effect until the massive capital investment is written down, and would rise to five per cent after 20 years of production. All of this casts further doubt on Premier Christy Clark’s extravagant election campaign promise to use LNG revenues to wipe out B.C.’s debt, currently approaching $70 billion, and provide an Alberta-style “prosperity fund” to perform further miracles. The seven per cent figure was the top end of the range presented this spring while negotiations with LNG investors were ongoing, so it’s not really accurate to say it was “slashed.” This cash calf hasn’t been born yet, and it remains to be seen if it will survive. Finance Minister Mike de Jong pointed out some of the shifts in the global gas market that have reduced expectations. Japan, one of the potential investors, is considering restarting its
nuclear plants as it recovers from the 2011 Fukushima earthquake. China’s manic growth is slowing, and it has signed a long-term deal to import cheaper Russian pipeline gas. Oil prices have dropped. The government’s change of tone started with the recent throne speech, which emphasized the fate of B.C.’s only current export market. “Like forestry, B.C.’s natural gas industry has relied on exports to the United States,” the speech observed. “But the American shale gas revolution has meant the export south has dried up – and is never coming back.” So before B.C. gets to that prosperity fund, it’s got to stop the bleeding. You may recall it was a U.S. hurricane-induced spike in gas revenues that allowed the province to spread an extra billion to calm its labour waters for the 2010 Olympics. The finance ministry estimates that after the startup period, a medium-sized LNG export operation would pay total taxes of around $800 million a year to the province. De Jong notes that this is more revenue than B.C. will collect from the entire forest industry this year, from a single plant. There are 18 currently proposed. This new LNG income tax is nowhere near the biggest source. It’s bigger than the carbon tax that LNG producers will pay on
fuel use, but only a fourth of what B.C. collects in royalties for selling the gas. The biggest source of revenue from this hoped-for plant is “other taxes,” which include sales tax and corporate income tax, which B.C. increased to 11 per cent last year. University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz, who supported B.C. on its ill-fated harmonized sales
tax, says this additional LNG tax is wrong-headed at any rate. “If other provinces take the same view with respect to resource taxation, new levies would be applied to oil refining, forest product manufacturing, mining processing and a host of other activities linked to resource industries,” Mintz wrote last week in the Financial Post. If B.C. does get a substantial
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LNG export industry, it will include gas from Alberta, with royalties going there, not here. And companies are also wrangling with the federal government over its taxes, with local governments and First Nations still in line for their cut. The big question isn’t whether B.C. will get its fair share. It’s whether there will be anything to share.
My phone rang at 10:51 am, I picked up the phone only to find no one on the other end. No words just an empty line. The phone number was 1-866-459-2530. Today, A ‘Mr Anderson’ called from another unknown number saying ‘’I had just won $95,000.00 and a new car’’. That phone number was 1-876-302-8142. Mr Anderson, who although worked hard to not speak with an accent, had an obvious accent which enabled him to work very hard in order to properly pronounce the words. Needless to say English was definitely not his first language. He claimed that because I paid all my bills on time, and had shopped at Walmart, and two other places I was not familiar with, my name had automatically been entered into a draw. Apparently, out of 1,000 names, I had won. I could either pick it up at their main office in Summerland, BC or I could go to my local post office and
via Western Union, send them a one per cent fee totalling $300. They would then deliver the winnings to my home address which he said included a car and money. He made special note to say I had to send them the $300 for the delivery of the car in advance of either picking it up in Summerland or them delivering it. It sure is a strange coincidence that we had only been in Summerland a month ago and purchased gasoline from a local garage along with Timbits from their local Tim Hortons. The scariest part is that it was all on our credit card. Needless to say I called the local RCMP and they gave me the number for the Canadian Anti Fraud 1-888-495-8502. I am sharing this so others can be informed about this scam and to be sure they have the telephone number to report any other telephone fraudsters. Linda Connolly, Vanderhoof BC.
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Senior workshops, good natured and informative detailed information about the types of scams and frauds that exist and the ways in which the fraudsters may try to convince, intimidate or deceive them. Resources for reporting these criminal acts as well as methods to deal with them personally were also discussed. Presenter Gail Harmer gave tips to the crowd about proper ways to get rid of unwanted
Rebecca Watson and Jesse Cole Omineca Express Seniors in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James were given lessons on aging through New Horizons workshops this past week. Thanks to a partnership between Seniors Connect and Seniors Helping Seniors, Gail Harmer, representative of Council of Senior Citizens of B.C (COSCO), was brought in from Prince George to present seniors in both communities need-toknow information about getting older. For Vanderhoof, the day was partly funded by a grant Vanderhoof received after being recognized as age-friendly earlier this year. The Vanderhoof workshop was held at the Senior Friendship Centre Oct. 22 and discussed memory and aging and how aging af-
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documentation such as credit cards and banking documents. She gave tips to the Vanderhoof crowd about what is normal during the ageing process and how to be driver aware. The Vanderhoof group also benefited from an array of free seed packages to take home and enjoy. Pauline Hartwig enjoyed the information and the take-home gift.
“I learned an awful lot. I don’t drive but it was very informative. Certainly money well spent,” said Ms. Hartwig. The presentation was part of a series of workshops that Harmer says are “by seniors and for seniors” which are funded in part by the Government of Canada and in part by the Province of British Columbia.
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Halloween safety tips for parents and youngsters Vanderhoof has the pumpkin walk in place of house-to-house, but kids and adults should still be weary of night fun taking proper precaution to the dangers of walking at night and eating candy given by strangers Submitted by RCMP For young children Halloween is one of the most exciting days in the year. Costumes are selected, friends arranged and neighbourhoods often picked out well in advance. As they go about their trick or treating, basic safety tips are often overlooked. Here are a few tips to keep youngsters safe.
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Omineca Express presents: Career week across the nation is October 25 to November 1 so we went to local Rebecca Watson Omineca Express
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Knowing what to take in school can be tough for anyone but the College of New Caledonia Vanderhoof campus is continually upgrading their courses to best fit the needs of our growing population. Office Administrator, Trades, Healthcare and more, the college offers a variety of choices for students who are looking to upgrade, transfer, and/or simply obtain the tools they need to enter the workforce. With Career Week in our midst, Oct. 25 - Nov. 1, Black Press spoke with students on what careers they would like to have and where they are on their career path. Healthcare Assistant is an eightmonth program where students learn about home support and care aid. “We’re the front liners,” said Michelle Nylander, an HCAP student. “The baby boomers are coming in the next few years, opening up job opportunity for health care. Dementia and Alzheimer is where it will hit hard.” In the Health Care Assistant program students learn about the dynamics of working with people who may be elderly or physically or mentally
disabled. Students can find jobs in retirement living, home care or hospitals. Norma Martens is also a HCAP student who is fully supported by Dease River First Nations. “I’ve always enjoyed working with the elders, going into First Nations community. They have a lot to teach us and we never stop learning.” Applied Business Technologies is a nine-month program with a focus on bookkeeping, computer programs, keyboarding, personal and professional development and office administration. Danielle Weaver is a stay-at-home mom but wanted to take the ABT program to broaden her horizons. “I have a business raising horses and cows but I took the program to better myself and get a job. My brother in Kamloops grows organic beef and I would like to be involve in his expansion.” Lindsay Swanson works for Fort Fraser Elementary as an aboriginal education worker and was sponsored through Nak’azdli to take the ABT course. “Now that I’ve started learning Continued on page 11
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schools to find out what students in Vanderhoof have planned for their careers Continued from page 10 bookeeping I want to look at payroll. I’ve surprised myself how good I am.” Debbra Hes, the ABT instructor, says last year all 13 graduates were working within two weeks of the program. “Employees are always anxious to take work experience students from the ABT program. They spend time training them in the placement and often employ them. Quite often now the ABT is a standard for office admin staff in the community.’ Job Options is a popular upgrading sevenweek course that introduces students back into the workforce. Students are taught how to make their resume, job search, WHIMIS training, food safety, math and english upgrading and first aid to name a few. At the end of the course their is a job placement. Students are looking into locations in town such as Tim Horton’s, Co-op cashier, the Daily Perk, lumber yard, Independence, Saik’uz addictions counselling and saw mill. “It’s really building my self esteem, I’m feeling much more confident. It’s been a while since I graduated,” said Diane William 50. Brenda Antoine agrees that the program has helped her achieve what she never thought possible. “It gives me such a positive outlook for my future. I found different ways to look for jobs and it inspires me to be more of a role model,” said Ms. Antoine. “I never grew up with a role model, I worked in the bush most of my life so I also want to find something easier on my body, I am a grandmother after all.”
Nechako Notes 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 non-profit 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 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. *** NEW EVENTS.... VANDERHOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY...Annual General Meeting Nov 5, 2014 at 7pm. Riverside Place, Lower Level, 242 Louvain St, Vanderhoof. *** NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS...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. *** VANDERHOOF CRIME WATCH PATROL...will be holding their Annual General Meeting, November 5th, 2014, at 7:00p.m. in our meeting hall. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcome. For more information call 567-9037. *** TRAPPERS MEETING...November 10th 7p.m. at NVSA Clubhouse. New Members Welcome. *** ONLY 8 PRACTICES LEFT! CALLING ALL HANDEL’S MESSIAH CHORUS SINGERS IN THE VANDERHOOF, FORT ST. JAMES OR FRASER LAKE AREA....for all who have participated before in singing Handel’s Messiah with The Northern Orchestra, or for those who are experienced singers and fast learners, practices will begin starting on: Every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the NVSS band room, until Wednesday, December 3rd. Performances will be December 13 & 14, rehearsal times with the orchestra TBA. Please bring your own book to rehearse from. Call Rebecca Gulbranson at 250-567-5446 if you have any questions. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908. ***
Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Mr. Smilee’s Grade 10 Economic students at NVSS went over a three day lesson this past week on the kinds of things they can start doing at their stage to prepare them for their careers. After a brainstorm of jobs wanted, the students came up with X-RAY technician, pet groomer, journalist, actor, mechanical engineer, fire fighter and special education teacher to name a few. The class learned over the course of the week how to make resumes, budgeting, and role models. “We wrote down our goals to be successful and people we see as role models,” said Megan Baher, grade 10 student. “Someone who is strong and successful, someone we want to be like.”
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. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www.girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** RHYMES AND SONGS...early steps towards literacy and love of books! Fun for little ones and their caregivers too. Parents and children will learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home. Children ages 0-35 months, 10:30-11:15am Tuesdays, Until Nov 4, 2014. A snack is provided. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:304:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March. 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. To May 6, 2015. Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STORY TIME...stories and interactive rhymes are designed to nurture your child’s love of books. Children ages 3-5, 10:3011am 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. 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, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the
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HIGHSCHOOL: During career week, grade 10 Economics students at NVSS went over what they can expect to encounter in the next few years as they approach the time when decision making is cruicial including budgeting and jobs.
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 to March 2015 at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** 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.
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The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call
567-3107
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Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
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1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960 Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome! Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com
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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; • an ability to work in a highly productive environment and shift from one task to another quickly; • excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal tactfully with elected officials, staff, external agencies and the general public on various matters, including those of a sensitive nature; • strong communication (verbal and written) and public speaking skills; • advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suites; • an ability to maintain confidentiality; • strong organizational and project management skills; • a committed team member attitude; • an ability to effectively respond to emergency situations; and work long hours under stressful conditions and at varying hours, as required. Education & Experience • good business grammar, spelling and punctuation; • minimum Grade 12 Diploma; • post-secondary education preferred; • completion of or willingness to complete all Emergency Support Services and Emergency Operations Centre courses; • three years of increasing responsible relevant experience; • excellent attention to detail and effective time management; • local government experience an asset; and • must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Applications will be received by Deborah Jones-Middleton, Manager of Protective Services, at either 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, or email: inquiries@rdbn. bc.ca until 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2014.
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a full time Community Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Primary Care Team. The LPN will provide health promotion activities, perform assessments, plans and implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing • Current BC LPN license • Two years recent (within the past five years) nursing experience in long-term care or home care/hospice, with at least one in hospice or homecare preferred TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: hr@csfs.org Fax: (250)563-3376 For more details on the job posting please visit our website at www.csfs.org CLOSING DATE: November 7, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Vanderhoof that an election by voting is necessary to elect six Councillors, and one Mayor for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Thiessen Wilson
Usual Names Gerry Jessi
Jurisdiction of Residence Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname Carpenter Frenkel Little Moutray Murphy Roberge Siemens Young
Usual Names Darren Brian Steve Kevin John Michelle Spencer Ken
Jurisdiction of Residence Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC Area F, Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC Vanderhoof, BC
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Vanderhoof on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Voting Division Location Address Municipality Seniors Friendship Centre 219 Victoria Street There will be an advance voting opportunity as required by Section 97 of the Local Government Act on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC November 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th, 2014 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff on: Saturday, November 15, 2011 9:00 am to 9:30 pm St. John Hospital 3255 Hospital Road 9:45 am to 10:15 am Stuart Nechako Manor 3277 Hospital Road 10:30 am to 11:15 am Omineca Lodge 242 Louvain Street
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Quesnel Sawmill Division Located in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities. Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required. Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset. We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: quesresumes@westfraser.com Attention: Mike Moody – Head Electrician 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5
Who May Vote Resident Electors: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Non-Resident Property Electors: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the District of Vanderhoof for at least 30 days immediately before the general election day; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, please contact the following at the District of Vanderhoof office: Tom Clement, Chief Election Officer District of Vanderhoof, 160 Connaught Street (250)567-4711
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District of Vanderhoof NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Vanderhoof that an election by voting is necessary to elect Six Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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Jurisdiction of Residence 273 Bisanz Road, Fraser Lake 5887 Oona Road, Fraser Lake 44 Nadina Drive, Fraser Lake 139 Nadina Crescent, Fraser Lake 401 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake 110 Park Drive, Fraser Lake 205 Taluk Crescent, Fraser Lake
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to Advertise your Susan Lizotte, Land Officer, Omineca Region, MFLNRO, goods and Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identificaat 1044 5th aalso Prince George, BC V2Lis5G4 or Susan. (at least one withAvenue, signature). Picture identification not necessary. services in the tion The identification must prove both residency and identity. Lizotte@gov.bc.ca Comments be received by MFLNRO upidentification to Dec. 5, (at Classifieds and Non-resident propertywill electors must produce 2 pieces of one with prove that theycomments are entitled to 2014.a signature) MFLNROtomay notidentity, be ableproof to consider reach hundredsleast register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from receivedowners. after this date. Please visit the website at the other property of potential http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES voting will be open at the Village Office, 210 Carrier Crescent, information. buyers daily. Advance more information. Fraser Lake, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between Call today to of the hours of pm and and on to Thursday, November 13, Be1:00 advised that5:00 anypm response this advertisement will2014 hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. place your ad between the be considered part of the public record. For information, All electors are now to vote in the advance votingat opportunities. and make a sale contact theeligible Freedom of Information Advisor Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY quickly. A special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the O
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Jurisdiction of Residence District of Vanderhoof District of Vanderhoof
Usual Names Darren Brian Steve Kevin John Michelle Spencer Ken
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GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Vanderhoof on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Voting Division Municipality
Location Friendship Centre
Address 219 Victoria Street East
ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC
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Omineca Region. Senior Citizen’s facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on general voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and A hard of copy showing theLake location and extent of the qualified electors the MAP Village for Fraser may vote at this special voting opportunity. application area may be acquired by calling the land officer
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Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors within a portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that approval is being sought for “Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014” by use of the Alternative Approval Process. Bylaw No. 1705 will establish a service within a portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to contribute funds to the Glenannan Community Park Service for the purpose of providing funding for ongoing maintenance and liability insurance for the Glenannan Community Park. The annual costs of providing this service shall be recovered by a requisition of money to be collected by a property tax value in accordance with Section 800.1(1)(e) of the Local Government Act. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the cost of this service shall be $0.03 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. More information on this matter, including a map of the service area, can be viewed at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Information is also available on the RDBN website at www.rdbn.bc.ca. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Board of Directors may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 1705 unless at least 10% of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 and returning to: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Box 820, 37, 3rd Avenue Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 Elector Response Forms MAY NOT be submitted by email or facsimile. For the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process, 10% of the qualified electors has been determined to be 48 persons within the defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural). “Glenannan Community Park Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2014” is available for public inspection at the following locations: • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays); • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at www.rdbn.bc.ca Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional District of BulkleyNechako and only those persons who qualify as electors of the defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors or non-resident electors as follows: Resident Elector • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding December 5, 2014; • resident of real property in defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to December 5, 2014; • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Non-Resident Property Elector: • not entitled to register as a resident elector in the Service Area; • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding December 5, 2014; • registered owner of real property in defined portion of Electoral Area “D” (Fraser Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to December 5, 2014. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one individual may sign an Elector Response Form with the written consent of the majority of owners. • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. A person must not sign more than one elector response form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process. A Non-Resident Property elector may only submit one elector response form, regardless of the number of properties owned. For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services/Chief Election Officer Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Phone: 250-692-3195, Toll-free: 1-800-320-3339 Email: cheryl.anderson@rdbn.bc.ca
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Fraser Lake that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE Mayor and FOUR Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Mayor - One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Lindstrom Dwayne 689 Engelson Road, Fraser Lake Nahornoff-Storey Sarrah 471 Tunasa Drive, Fraser Lake Councillor - Four (4) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Jantz Kerry 139 Nadina Crescent, Fraser Lake Lepoidevin Craig 401 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake Reyden Don 205 Taluk Crescent, Fraser Lake Duncan Dan 44 Nadina Drive, Fraser Lake Clark Lynn 5887 Oona Road, Fraser Lake Brophy Jeanette 273 Bisanz Road, Fraser Lake Mowat Linda 110 Park Drive, Fraser Lake GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Fraser Lake on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: MOUSE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 266 TALUK AVE, FRASER LAKE ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no provision for pre-registering to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: O 18 years of age or older O Canadian citizen O Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day O Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Fraser Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day O Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance voting will be open at the Village Office, 210 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm and on Thursday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. All electors are now eligible to vote in the advance voting opportunities. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY A special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the Senior Citizen’s facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on general voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and qualified electors of the Village for Fraser Lake may vote at this special voting opportunity. Clinton Mauthe Chief Election Officer
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION
In accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, I hereby declare the following candidates as elected by acclamation for the term commencing December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the 2014 General School Elections in the following electoral areas: Electoral Area 4 5
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area “F (Vanderhoof Rural) to elect one (1) Director for Electoral Area “F” for a four-year term commencing December, 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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East Bay Road, Vanderhoof, B.C. Gilbert Road, Vanderhoof, B.C.
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8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cluculz Lake Firehall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, B.C. District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office – 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. Given under my hand this 20th day of October, 2014. ________________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer
School Trustees – Two (2) to be elected Residential Addresses
1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 227 Vanderview Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to TualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Cluculz Lake
Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC
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Vanderhoof Municipal OfÀce, 1 0 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC
And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Electoral Area 6 – Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings
ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. A PERSON IS ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES THEY OWN. Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.
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between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the following locations: • Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, B.C. • Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, B.C.
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Adele GOODING Timothy MAERTZ
Electoral Area 1 – Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake
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PETERSEN
Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Director – Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural) One (1) to be elected HOLUBOSH Randy
Electoral Area Name
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Lucille DUNCAN Alexandra LUGGI
School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
5 0 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to TualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James
District of Fort St. James Municipal OfÀce, 477 Stuart Drive :est, Fort St. James, BC
Takla Landing
Takla First Nation Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BC
Fort St. James
District of Fort St. James Municipal OfÀce, 477 Stuart Drive :est, Fort St. James, BC
Also a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location: And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:
Usual Names
Steve DAVIS Marnie PHAIR
Electoral Area 2 – Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
3 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC 781 Brewer Avenue, Decker Lake, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to TualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Granisle Decker Lake
Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC Decker Lake Elementary School, 710 Highway 1 :est, Decker Lake, BC
Topley Granisle Burns Lake
Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Municipal OfÀce, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, BC Village of Burns Lake Municipal OfÀce, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC
And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Usual Names
Crystal FISHER Lynda MAERTZ
Electoral Area 3– Burns Lake and Rural Area School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
1425 Pinecrest Road, Burns Lake, BC 3740 Murphy Road, Burns Lake, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to TualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake
Babine and Decker Room, Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, BC
Burns Lake
Village of Burns Lake Municipal OfÀce, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC
And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Electoral Areas 4ualiÀed electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the electoral area in which they reside or Tualify as a non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to one vote per school district. If you need to conÀrm the electoral area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election OfÀcer at (250) 94-3242 or cell: (250) 92- 2 9 or Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board OfÀce in Vanderhoof, (250) 5 7-2284 or 1-800-903-4771.
Elector Registration Voting Day Registration – Two Pieces of IdentiÀcation Needed The registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declaration as to place of residence. Voters will also be required to make a declaration that they meet the following requirements: 18 years of age a Canadian citizen have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration •
have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration are not otherwise disqualiÀed from voting by the School Act or any other enactment or law and am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election.
Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) Registration Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identiÀcation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners. Rosanne Murray Chief Election OfÀcer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 98, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250- 94-3242 Fax: 250- 94-3243 Cell: 250- 92- 2 9 Email: woodsage@lakescom.net
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Vanderhoof nurse wins excellence award Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Vanderhoof – As a humble and selfless servant of others, Celia Evanson 55, of Vanderhoof is now celebrated as one of British Columbia’s top nurse practitioners. For the past 20 years Celia has dedicated her life to helping others and was recognized at the 2014 annual College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC) award ceremony on Sept. 25 in Vancouver for her outstanding contributions to the nursing profession and for demonstrating excellence in relation to the CRNBC professional standards for registered nurses and nurse practitioners. Nominated by her colleagues, she was chosen as one of 36 for the award due to her perseverance of working in small rural communities and the quality of care she gives to patients. “Her work ethic is unparalleled, it’s the best and strongest I’ve ever worked with,” said Laurren Rodgers, a doctor in Fort St. James. “I’ve worked side by side with Celia for the past year and she always has a positive attitude and outlook, is extremely helpful to her colleagues and extremely caring with her patients. Her knowledge base is amazing, same with her skill set, yet she is hugely humble. You’ll never hear her bragging or showing off but she can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best of all nurses and doctors.” Although she has lived in Vanderhoof for ten years Celia travels to two First Nations communities in Fort St. James (Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en) as well
as Stuart Lake Hospital once a week to get to her patients. She even occasionally makes home calls knowing all too well that a major obstacle in the north for healthcare is isolation. “I think sometimes in rural areas we tend to have an aging population but a lot of northern challenges have to do with geography,” said Celia. “Each community has it’s own resources and there are different community resources that support patient care. One thing you have to be is innovative being able to travel to small remote communities, meeting people where they are and getting an understanding to what resources are available to them through the community.” She started her career in Vancouver working as a nurse for a few years. She then decided she wanted to move to a smaller community in Grand Forks where she eventually completed her nurse practitioner training, which in total gave her seven years of schooling. Celia soon realized working in a rural area was her true passion and that she never wanted to go back to the big city. “It’s different working in the rural community because you get to do so many types of nursing. Your not stuck in one area so there is a lot of personal growth and satisfaction,” she said. From there she moved to Vanderhoof and became a nurse practitioner in Fraser Lake with Northern Health. With her came all the big-city clinical training which she used to start a revolution of how people in remote areas receive their healthcare.
“Celia was the first nurse practitioner hired by Northern Health and is essentially responsible for the development of that role across the entire health authority,” says health services administrator April Hughes. “She not only established the first practice model within an interdisciplinary health centre; she was also the first health care provider in our area to develop a comprehensive model for outreach services.” Yet like many, Celia was not always in her current career. She initially worked in an industrial setting and got involved in occupational first aid. She realized through that experience her true interests were in caring for people and attended the University of Victoria where she obtained her BA and Masters in clinical nursing. Through schooling and other professional development over her twenty years of nursing, she has come to be a rural nursing researcher and in nursing education, as clinical faculty with the University of Northern British Columbia’s MScN-Family Nurse Practitioner Program. She is also a NP OSCE Exam Consultant with CRNBC and shows no signs of slowing down, unless to help someone of course. “I like working with people on the front line, being able to offer choices to people to improve their health by providing holistic care,” said Celia. “It’s hectic but rewarding and because I’m experienced its easy for me to bear the burden then if I was brand new. Rural community nursing is my passion and I’ll never go back.”
John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
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