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Some of the towns in northern B.C. aren’t the best when it comes to spending taxpayers’ dollars, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The B.C. Municipal Spending Watch 2014, released recently, analyzes how well municipalities across the province have been spending money over the past 12 years. According to the report, which ranks municipalities based on their operating costs and the rate of operating spending growth, the costs of local government per capita was highest in northern B.C. at $2,324. The Village of Telkwa is the worst when it comes to spending in the Bulkley Valley, ranked 138 out of 151 municipalities, dropping 67 spots from the previous year, when it was ranked 71. In 2012, the tax spending per capita was $1,881 in the village. “It seems like there are many municipalities in the North that have some spending problems. We understand that there needs to be some expansion of the operating budget, some of

these communities are growing, some aren’t, but there are some that are growing and they know that necessitates a bigger budget to provide municipal services to that added population,” said Richard Truscott, B.C. director with the federation. But Telkwa’s deputy mayor and mayoral candidate Rimas Zitkauskas defended the municipality’s spending. “Nobody wants to spend more than we need to. But at the same time, we need to realize that we have to start spending what we have to spend otherwise, more and more communities, especially rural communities are going to head down that road,” said Zitkauskas, noting that some rural communities have asked to be dissolved or are merging with larger neighbouring communities because they were unable to support themselves. “We need to ensure that the long-term growth of our community is there. As we grow, we can reduce the contributions needed by individual residents.” The Town of Smithers rounded out the pack, dropping to 70 from 64 last year; and Hazelton was ranked 107.

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Mz Judged raises thousands of dollars for society By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Seventeen men showed some leg and strutted their stuff at the biennial Mz Judged pageant, raising thousands of dollars for the Northern Society for Domestic Peace on Saturday. The men dressed up as women and performed a variety of talents ranging from interpretive dance and singing to specially-written poems and belly dancing in front of a sold-out crowd at Hudson Bay Lodge. There was also a swimsuit and formal wear portion of the night — and it was all done in heels. “It’s really a parody on

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beauty contests and it’s certainly trying to challenge gender stereotypes. But I think it takes a lot for people to do that and be proud,” said Carol Seychuk, executive director with the society. “Everybody is kind of part of it, and that’s what it feels like for us.” Final totals were unavailable before press time, but Seychuck estimated contestants raised $48,000 alone. All the proceeds go towards the society to help provide support programs and services that address violence in relationships and to raise public awareness. “As a Wet’suweten First Nations person, I felt it was very important to be involved in any initiative that tackles

violence against women,” said Trevor Jang or Mz. Beeni Wello. “Violence against women is something that should not exist in 2014.” In the end, it was Mz. Matriarch or Travis Hebert who was crowned this year’s winner, while Mz. Amira, Jayson Chaplin was the runner-up. “I would say that at least 30 per cent of the people here have taken part in the services that are offered by the Northern Society for Domestic Peace and I think they can appreciate where the money goes,” said Boom Boom Raven, the outgoing 2012 Mz Judged ambassador and one of this year’s judges. “All fun aside, it’s just such a great cause.”

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A man who made child pornography at his former Smithers home last August was given a one-year sentence to be followed by three years probation in Smithers provincial court last Tuesday. Kenneth Moffet had earlier pleaded guilty to charges of making child pornography, and unlawful confinement. The sentence also comes with a list of court orders. Moffet will be on a sex offender registry for 10 years. He is also banned for life from attending any park or swimming pool where people under the age of 16 are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, schoolground, playground or community centre. Moffet is also prohibited for life

from getting a job or volunteer position that involves having authority over anyone under the age of 16, and may not use a computer to communicate with a person under the age of 16. Moffet’s probation order states he must stay in B.C. unless given permission to leave. It also bars him from being within 100 metres of the victim or her home and school. The young girl was visiting Moffet’s family on Aug. 14 of last year. He was supervising the victim and other children in his pool before supper. After dinner, Moffet enticed the girl to come into his bedroom to get her photograph taken by offering her $5. Once there, Moffet took 21 photos of the girl. At one point, he suggested she move her underwear, which is when he took the offending pictures of her pubic region. The girl soon wanted to leave the bedroom. Moffet offered her another

$5 to stay. When she became upset and insisted on leaving, Moffet suggested to the girl that he would embarrass her with the photos. The girl told her family and the crimes were reported the next morning to police, who seized Moffet’s computer and camera. The deleted photos were discovered through forensic work. The defence was asking for a six-tonine-month sentence. The Crown got its request for a year. Judge William Jackson brought up the pre-sentence report and what it said of Moffet before his ruling. “It is clear Mr. Moffet understands his family’s suffering. It is less clear he understands the suffering of the victim,” said Judge Jackson. “The only mitigating circumstance I can see is the guilty plea, not forcing the victim to testify.”

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Eager voters placed their ballots at an early voting day held last Wednesday at the Town of Smithers office polling place. Another early voting day will be held today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the same location.

Six new councillors for the Town of Smithers will be elected from nine candidates on Nov. 15. Votes will be cast at Walnut Park School. People in Telkwa can vote at the Village Council Chambers at 1415 Hankin Ave. In New Hazelton the polling place is at 3226 Bowser St. Candidate profiles are available at interiornews.com.

CORRECTION: The quote in last week’s Smithers candidates forum story — that while growth was good, the town should not let it become an unmanageable “freight train” — should have been attributed to Shelley Browne, not Phil Brienesse.

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he allegations of sexual harassment between members of Parliament came as a shock to the conscience of Canadians last week. It was proof that no workplace or job is guaranteed to be free from something that happens much too often in our society. When news of the allegations against two Liberal MPs was brought forward to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau by one of the two NDP members who is claiming she was harassed, Trudeau had only one course of action: suspend the MPs in question until an investigation into the allegations can be completed. That was done, and rightfully so. The suggestion by members of the NDP, including leader Thomas Mulcair, that the alleged victims are being “re-victimized” by the public suspensions is mostly wrong. It must be said mostly and not completely, because apparently Trudeau failed to inform the women that he would be holding a press conference to announce the suspension. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen was right when he posted on his Facebook account that, “To actually stand up for women and protect potential victims we need to involve them and respect them when taking action.” Trudeau’s not telling the alleged victims of his plan was wrong, suspending the MPs and investigating is right. He did so without mentioning who the alleged victims or what party they were from. How the information that they were women and from the NDP got out is another question all-together. There is another problem with how things are going down with this whole troublesome story. It is the Kafka-esque nature of how the Liberal MPs were informed of their suspension. The two accused, who have not been charged criminally, said they were told that they were being suspended for allegations of misconduct. They said that they were not told what those allegations were. Any investigation where the alleged perpetrators cannot defend, explain or admit to the allegations is not truly an investigation. There should be a way that these two men can find out why their reputations are in disrepute and, more importantly, why their jobs are being threatened. Unfortunately, there is no human resources department to go to in this case. It appears that one of the most common and troubling issues dealt with at workplaces across the country has no process to be dealt with at Canada’s workplace. Chris Gareau Editor

Distracted driving: What’s the risk? People are busy. Increasing efficiency and multitasking are the norm. Smartphones, texting, talking, music, movies, dogs, kids, friends, the never-ending “to-do” list, and the ridiculous driver who just cut you off. Distractions are everywhere we go, including our cars. What do you think about when you hear distractions and challenges while driving? Is it just someone else’s problem? Is distracted driving really an issue we need to talk about? Consider the facts: - Every day across B.C., an average of 1,200 people will need medical treatment for a serious injury, four people will die, and thousands of dollars will be spent on treating those seriously injured. Families, workplaces, and communities will be disrupted temporarily or forever. - Traffic-related injuries continue to be a leading cause of death and

hospitalization. - About one-quarter of all fatal crashes in B.C. are the result of distracted driving, resulting in over 90 deaths. - Talking on a cellphone? You are four times more likely to be involved in a crash. - Texting while driving? You are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash. You may not be thinking about the real risk of your distraction when making that quick trip to soccer practice, when dropping the children off at school, when racing to work just in the nick of time, when plugging another movie in for the kids while cruising down the highway, when trying to find that great new song on your handheld, or when making that quick call that will “only take a moment.” Are you still thinking that dis-

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L ETTERS B.C. business welcomes Site C Editor: Environmental approval of BC Hydro’s Site C project is very good news. Site C can provide British Columbians with a longterm asset that will lock in lower prices for residents, and provide businesses with a continued competitive advantage compared with other jurisdictions. Environmental approval recognizes that BC Hydro concluded a comprehensive, multi-year process that looked into the feasibility of the project, its potential environmental impacts and ways those impacts could be alleviated, and alternatives to Site C. The process included public and First Nations consultation, and a series of public hearings held by an independent federal-provincial joint panel review. While the panel did not make a recommendation on whether the project should proceed, it did note that B.C. will need new energy and capacity at some point and it “would be the least expensive of the alternatives, and its cost advantages would increase with the passing decades as inflation makes alternatives more costly.” That’s a key reason why the decision on Site C is being welcomed by companies, industries and chambers of commerce across B.C. Electricity demand is expected to grow by 40 per cent in the next 20 years, and a number of major projects are in the implementation or planning stages in B.C. that will need stable and dependable sources of power. Site C will also strengthen our economy. Construction alone will generate 10,000 person-years of direct employment, 33,000 person-years of direct and indirect work throughout the province, and add $3.2 billion to the provincial GDP. And a stronger economy means jobs, and higher revenues to pay for the services that British Columbians want, such

READY, AIM, FIRE! Roughly 55 students participated in this year’s trebuchet day at Smithers Secondary School on Friday. As part of a grade 11 physics class, students built 18 different trebuchets from any materials they could find such as wood, metal and plastic and then tested them by launching tennis balls onto the field. The furthest distance was 80.2 feet, just short of the 100-foot record set last year. Kendra Wong photo as education, health care and support for those less fortunate. As business leaders, we are urging the provincial government to approve Site C.

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Bill 2 betrayal Editor: This House sitting should be noted as the B.C. Liberals showed their true colours. It was a memorable week when the B.C. Liberals took a page from the Harper Tories playbook and destroyed a legacy of climate leadership in British Columbia. In what will become known as a defining moment in B.C. history, the B.C. Liberals introduced second reading of Bill 2 — Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act, and subsequently spoke

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That means our overall net carbon emissions can increase significantly despite the “emissions intensity” decreasing. Here’s the point: Our climate doesn’t care about emissions intensity. Our climate cares about the overall magnitude of emissions. And as far as global warming is concerned, the magnitude of net carbon emissions is the only thing that matters. So why are we going down this path? Because the government knows that emissions are going to skyrocket if we develop our LNG industry. And an Alberta or Harper Government style emissions intensity model will provide the illusion of action on global warming at the same time as our overall magnitude of carbon emissions continue to increase. That’s all this is: The illusion of action. The simple fact is, if we pass this bill, we may as well say goodbye to all of the progress we have made, for we will be stepping into a new era as one of the most polluting provinces in Canada. But it is not too late. We can once again be a leader in climate policy in North America. We have the opportunity to come together with other west coast jurisdictions and live up to our word and our commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By seizing this opportunity, we will be able to move forward together in a united approach to tackling our emissions. By looking to other promising sectors in B.C., such as our clean tech sector which tripled in size from 2012 to 2013, we can continue to open up new and vast sectors of our economy with immense economic opportunities for British Columbian businesses. But we cannot do this if we turn our backs on the progress that has already been made. We cannot do this if we pass this bill. So please take a moment right now to contact Premier Clark and Liberal MLAs to urge them to discard Bill 2.

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strongly in support of it. Bill 2 represents a shameful betrayal of future generations. It dismantles key elements of Premier Gordon Campbell’s continent-leading climate policies. And it replaces these policies with a madein-Alberta, Harper government approach that will instead allow for a dramatic increase in greenhouse gas emissions in B.C. Back in 2008, I had the honour of working with then Premier Campbell, his Minister of Environment, the Honourable Barry Penner and the Climate Action Team to outline clear, bold and practical steps that we as a province could take to address global warming. Together with the government, academics, industry leaders, and First Nations, we developed a

suite of policies that has allowed us to reduce our carbon emissions while growing our economy. Six years later, British Columbia’s climate policies were still seen as leading the way in North America. Sadly, this bill now threatens to entirely undermine that success. Under the bill, the B.C. government will repeal legislation that would have enabled us to enter a cap and trade framework with other jurisdictions. In its place, we will adopt new legislation that would see us embrace what’s called an “emissions intensity” scheme along the lines of what Alberta and the Harper Tories have done. Whereas a cap and trade framework would force us to reduce the total amount of carbon we emit into the atmosphere, an emissions intensity scheme would only require businesses to reduce the concentration of carbon produced per tonne of liquefied natural gas. In other words, as we produce more LNG, we will emit more carbon—and this bill would not place any limit on the maximum amount of carbon we emit.

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The River Kings defeated the Smithers Steelheads in a nail-biting 5-4 victory in Terrace over the weekend. “I thought we did really well. Right now, we’ve got a goaltender that’s keeping us in the game,” said head coach Tom DeVries. “We’ve always tried to have a pretty dominant team. But now we’re relying on a goaltender to keep us in the game.” The River Kings found the back of the net early with a shot from Josh Murray getting one past netminder David Little. “The first couple of periods they were all over us and we had a tough time having any kind of space or room to muster any kind of offence,” said DeVries. The River Kings piled on another two more in the second, before the Steelheads answered back with a goal from Randall Groot, who netted his sixth of the season. Going into the third, the

River Kings held a 5-1 lead, but a fight between Groot and Terrace’s Chapen Leblond that resulted in a game misconduct and a five-minute major, helped rally the team. “It gave us a little more energy as a group . . . and that helped us out and put us on a bit of a run,” said captain Darryl Young. The Steelheads went on to score three unanswered goals with Calvin Johnson, Steve Powers and Brendan deVries all finding the net in roughly five minutes. “In the third period they kind of sat back and relaxed thinking that the game was over and we scored a bunch. We made it 5-4 with 30 seconds left,” said Young. “We played better in the third. But it wasn’t our best game and we all kind of agreed on that.” In the end, Little faced 43 shots on net, while Patrick Leal saw 19. “There were a couple of ugly goals, a couple of scrambles and the puck ended up in the back of the net,” said Little. “Otherwise, I felt

pretty good out there.” According to DeVries, the team hasn’t been able to nail down a consistent roster this year, making it difficult to have consistent lineups and forcing some forwards to adopt new roles as defencemen. “It’s tough to muster any sort of flow for our team or lines or continuity. We’re making it work,” he said. “We have to work on having energy and getting more players.” Young agreed, adding that the team needs to focus on their defensive play and supporting the team’s revolving door of blueliners. “We need to focus on our defensive play more than anything. Our goaltending isn’t an issue and our offence is scoring, it’s everybody’s defensive play,” said Young. The River Kings currently sit in first place in the west division of the CIHL with 10 points, while the Steelheads are in second with four points. The next game is a doubleheader at home against the Prince Rupert Rampage on Nov. 22 and 23.

The Smithers Secondary crosscountry team is one of the best in the province. The junior boys’ cross-country team finished fifth at the B.C. High School Cross Country Championships in Victoria last weekend against 19 other schools, moving up from sixth place the previous year. Smithers’ junior girls team placed eighth out of 21 teams as well. “They ran really well and I was very pleased with how every single athlete ran,” said head coach Jody Barber. “They all had outstanding races and I’m very happy

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with those efforts.” Barber added the team trained hard all season and saw their efforts pay off at provincials. “Cross-country running is a lot of hard work and they put that effort and time in and I think that showed in their great performances,” she said, noting that she didn’t expect the junior girls to place in the top 10 since none of them had been to provincials before. Juniors Ryan Williams finished in 19:32, with Jaydin Haskins close behind at 19:34; Seton Kriese finished in 19:43 and Alex Weme finished in 21:05. This was Weme’s third appearance at provincials. See JUNIORS on A7

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Juniors look forward to next season From PROVINCIALS on A6 “It was an okay race, it wasn’t my best race. But I did the down hills well because a lot of people didn’t do them well,” said Weme, who finished 98th in the pack. “Next time I would improve on my start. I didn’t have a fast enough start so I was stuck behind people the whole way.” Juniors Hannah Pow, Zoe Hallman and McKinley Unruh posted times of 18:02, 18:47 and 19:31, respectively. Seniors Hamish Woods finished with a time of 23:55; while Zoe Bizarro finished in 18:12. For the team, provincials were a

great way to end the season. “The season was a bit short because of the strike. But other than that, it was a really good season,” said Weme, adding that he is excited to join the team next year. Barber said the club has increased in popularity with a number of young new athletes joining the team this past season. “I thought it was a great season. We had more students come out for cross country running this year than what we’ve had for quite a few years,” said Barber. “It’s a great new younger group of runners and I’m looking forward to coaching them for a few years yet.”

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TestFest puts green machines and gas-guzzlers through their paces wider, the all-new seventh-generation You gotta love a competition that pits Volkswagen Golf is my pick. It’s an a small, zero emissions 74-horsepower even more refined hatchback and I loved (Smart Car) electric vehicle against a its new base turbocharged 1.8-litre 707-horsepower, tire-smoking (Dodge engine. Challenger Hellcat) muscle car. That’s Price (base/as tested): what’s on the cards if both vehicles win $19,995/$24,295 their categories in this edition of the Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: Canadian Car of the Year Competition. 8.4 seconds This was the second year in a row that Same-day, back- Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 41.4 metres TestFest was held in Niagara Falls, OnFuel economy (city/highway): 9.3/6.5 tario, and once again, the Niagara Parks to-back vehicle L/100 km Commission, at the Legends on the Nicategory assessments agara Golf Course, hosted it. No golfing Family Car - Over $30,000: for Automobile Journalists Association of are performed, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru WRX & Canada (AJAC) members, who converged using both specially Toyota Camry Hybrid. Bob’s Pick: on the place in droves, but lots of oppor- prepared evaluation The ultra reliable Toyota Camry Hytunities to fill out score cards on the fifty brid is a great value package. Nearly ev2015 model year vehicle entries arranged courses and on public ery exterior surface has been redesigned roads…during the six and the interior has been upgraded. It into fifteen categories. Same-day, back-to-back vehicle category day TestFest event. now comes with 10 standard air bags assessments were performed, using both and a clever new feature allows it to Bob McHugh specially prepared evaluation courses recharge a smart phone wirelessly. and on public roads by the invited Price (base/as tested): journalists during the six day TestFest event. So, until $28,410/$34,500 the official category winners are announced December Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 8.0 seconds 2, here are my picks in seven categories, in which I Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 43.9 metres evaluated all the entries: Fuel economy (city/highway): 5.7/6.1 L/100 km

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City Car: Kia Soul EV & Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Bob’s Pick: Both entries are small electric vehicles and they’re close in terms of performance, but the Kia Soul EV is my choice. It seats five (instead of two), has more cargo space and rides nicer, making it a more practical everyday car. Price (base/as tested): $34,995/$34,995 Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 10.5 seconds Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 43.4 metres Fuel economy (city/highway): 2.0/2.6 Le/100 km Small Car - Over $21,000: Mini Cooper, Kia Forte5 & Volkswagen Golf. Bob’s Pick: The winner of this category should be a strong contender for the overall car of the year title. Lower, longer and

Luxury Car - Over $50,000: Acura RLX Hybrid, Cadillac ATS Coupe, Hyundai Genesis & Kia K900. Bob’s Pick: My clear winner here is the Acura RLX Hybrid, a large all-wheel drive luxury sedan that’s fun to drive, yet very easy on fuel. It uses a 3-motor hybrid powertrain with a front electric motor & twin rear motors. The drivetrain also includes a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Price (base/as tested): $49,990/$69,990 Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 6.0 seconds Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 44.3 metres Fuel economy (city/highway): 8.0/7.5 L/100 km Sports Performance - Over $50,000: Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang GT & Volvo

V60 Polestar. Bob’s Pick: Priced well below the other two entries in this category, the new Ford Mustang GT provides excellent bang for the buck and looks awesome. Price (base/as tested): $42,499/$51,899 Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 6.2 seconds Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 39.5 metres Fuel economy (city/highway): 15.2/9.3 L/100 km SUV/CUV - $35,000 to $60,000: Chevrolet Tahoe, Lincoln MKC, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 & Toyota Highlander. Bob’s Pick: Big can be beautiful, as Chevrolet Tahoe has evolved into a more drive-able vehicle that offers a supremely comfortable ride, can pull a (3863 kg) mountain and the new EcoTec 5.3 litre V8 engine provides decent fuel economy, especially on the highway. Price (base/as tested): $57,245/$59,460 Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 8.0 seconds Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 42.1 metres Fuel economy (city/highway): 14.9/10.1 L/100 km SUV/CUV - Over $60,000: GMC Yukon XL, Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG & Porsche Macan. Bob’s Pick: A performance utility vehicle that actually can go off-road, the Porsche Macan came with an optional (height adjustable & self levelling) air suspension. On a paved road…it’s a Porsche! Price (base/as tested): $54,300/$64,030 Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 5.2 seconds Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 38.1 metres Fuel economy (city/highway): 13.7/10.3 L/100 km

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Safety Tip: Speed-related crashes increase significantly from October to December in B.C. Speed limits are set for ideal conditions only. When roads are wet, icy or snowy, leave more following distance, slow down, and give yourself more time to get where you’re going.

There’s a lot more information about Canadian Car of the Year, this year’s TestFest event and all the entries available online at the AJAC web site (www.ajac.ca). bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca Read about Alexandra Straub’s experience at TestFest at drivewaycanada.ca

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Telkwa’s Rod Taylor new CHP leader By Chris Gareau Telkwa/Interior News

Rod Taylor of Telkwa was acclaimed as party leader at the Christian Heritage Party of Canada’s triennial convention in Hamilton on Thursday. Rod and his wife, Elaine, have been members of CHP Canada since 1987 and he has served as federal candidate four times in SkeenaBulkley Valley. Taylor has also served as interim B.C. president and interim leader of the CHP’s provincial wing, CHP-BC. Nationally, Taylor

Rod Taylor served as deputy leader for five years, western regional development director for two years and national development director for three years. He also served on numerous

committees of the national board. Taylor set forth the direction he plans to lead the CHP to the delegates at the convention, including a strong emphasis on election readiness and strategy, better tools for members, and a renewed focus on membership recruiting and member involvement at the local level. “I believe that God has brought me to this particular time and place to offer myself in that way. It’s a door that he’s opened,” Taylor told The Interior News shortly before he was acclaimed last week.

MOOSE STROLLS SMITHERS SIDEWALK A moose on the loose in downtown Smithers delighted onlookers who watched the huge animal walk politely down the sidewalk last Tuesday. The moose walked casually past the RBC bank, using the crosswalk to cross the road to The Sausage Factory, before continuing on its stroll along Broadway Avenue.

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Shift Into Winter campaign gears up By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

“It’s critical to be prepared for winter. They’re softer compound tires, so they help grip on the ice much better,” said Billabong operations manager Peter Martens. Highways requiring winter tires or chains onboard are marked with roadside signs. The province warns should you go beyond the signs without the proper equipment, you may be turned around by RCMP or CVSE, and be subject to a fine.

The first winter travel advisories for Bulkley Valley’s stretch of Highway 16 were sent out last week as winter makes its approach. To ensure motorists are prepared for the inevitable, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure teamed up with the RCMP and management from Smithers’ road maintenance company Billabong to hand out scrapers, hand warmers, and information on the requirement to use winter tires. Tires with an M+S are the minimum required, but tires with a mountain and RCMP Cpl. Kevin Weeres, Ministry of Transportation staff snowflake symbol are and Billabong management hand out ICBC winter gear and recommended. information on Hwy 16 Thursday. Chris Gareau photo

POWDER READY TO BE LIT All the rain and wet snow in the Bulkley Valley the last couple weeks comes in the form of flakes on Hudson Bay Mountain. Resort staff said a new snowcat will track pack to get ready for the Nov. 21 opening with twofor-one lift tickets at $21. SnowPass provides children in grades 4 and 5 with three lift tickets to 150 ski areas across Canada for $29.95, including Hudson Bay with a paying adult. Sign up at snowpass.ca. Contributed photo

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regions of these different countries, that’s what I always liked, because we live in a mountainous region so I thought maybe it would translate.” Farrell said he would like to keep the cheese exclusive to northern B.C. “There should be more smaller cheese plants I think so I would prefer to stick in the north,” he said. “I don’t want to start suddenly selling in Vancouver or something because that doesn’t make sense to me. “There are cheese-makers down there ... and there’s none in the north so we can keep it up here and it’s kind of our little thing.” Whistler Road Cheese Company products are available at the Smithers Sausage Factory.

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You’re either a goat person or you’re not, according to Patrick Farrell, who is of the latter persuasion. Regardless of his views on the animals, the Whistler Road Cheese Company owner has a lot to thank them for. The same mischievous creatures that wrought havoc on his farm were responsible for setting off a chain of events that led him and his wife Lorie to start an artisanal cheesemaking business that launched earlier this year. Whistler Road Cheese Company owner Patrick Farrell and his wife Lorie fell into cheese-making after Farrell and his wife they bought a small farm near Smithers in 2007. moved to Smithers Chris Duncan photo seven years ago to work in the mining industry and, he said. consider starting a business but, Their cheese within six months of arriving, There were other issues, too. at the time, the Farrells thought has been available they purchased a property on “Couldn’t stand [the] goats,” it would be difficult to produce locally since August, Whistler Road. he said. enough cheese for more than when they sold The couple built a house “You either like them or you their own family. their first wedges at and set about starting a small don’t like them and we were in It was a downturn in the the Bulkley Valley farm to achieve their dreams of the don’t like category. mining industry that prompted Farmers’ Market. becoming more self-sufficient. “I always say, you could nail them to reconsider. Using raw milk That’s where the goats come a goat into a plywood box and About two years ago, the from the Robin in. the next day it would be running idea of starting a cheese factory Creek Dairy near “We had originally bought around on the lawn eating your stopped being a joke and Round Lake, the some goats and had milk and apple trees.” became a reality. Farrells make four I make beer and that kind of Having played their part “We thought, ‘we have some varieties which are stuff so I thought ... ‘why not try in the Farrell’s cheese-making savings and there’s no work so sold at locations making some cheese?’ because future, the goats were traded in why not’?” he said. in Prince Rupert, we had goat milk and I couldn’t and replaced with a less manic, “We’ll never do it when we’re Burns Lake and for drink it because it was gross, but well-mannered cow. making lots of money. Smithers. cheese is good,” Farrell said. With more milk to play with, “So we started figuring out The Veneto, A six year stint in the the Farrells started to refine how to go about it.” Salute, Iberian Vancouver restaurant industry their technique. For a sevenFiguring out how to build and Telkwa are Experienced had given Farrell a taste month period Patrick made a cheese factory was no easy all mountain-style Energetic for experimentation, and cheese every second day. task. Guidelines online were cheeses, chosen for experiment he did. “Every year I just got complicated and there was distribution because Enthusiastic Using the goat’s milk, he significantly better and found nobody in the area to ask for they were the continued to try to refine the more online resources on how advice. Farrells’ favourites. I am commited to operating within product, despite some failures. to do it, talking to other cheeseWith a little help from a “They are all my budget while balancing our community’s He admits his first cheeses were makers,” he said. Vancouver Island cheese-maker own recipes that I diverse priorities “horrible.” “I realized we were probably who Patrick knew of from his just adapt,” he said. “We would lie to ourselves pumping out more cheese than time in the restaurant industry, “It’s the kind Please Vote and say they were delicious at a lot of people do [and] we were he negotiated the guidelines, of cheese that www.browne4town.com the time because of the amount eating it.” built the factory and passed the they made in the Authorized by the Financial Agent for Shelley Browne 250.643.2114 of labour that went into them,” Friends suggested they strict health inspections. mountainous

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solemn sounds A screen-shot from one of the films in the SkeenaWild Film Festival, which will showcase the beauty of northern B.C. when it tours Smithers and Hazelton this week.

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Bulkley Valley residents will have the chance to see northern B.C. through the eyes of local filmmakers when a touring film festival arrives in Smithers and Hazelton this week. Held annually by the SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, the SkeenaWild Film Festival showcases short films and photographs celebrating the lifestyle and natural beauty of the north. This year’s festival received a record number of entries with 20 films and 200 photographic submissions. From those entries, a committee chose a selection to tour communities throughout the region. Short films in this year’s festival range from action-packed, outdoor sports movies to artistic expressions of the northern wilderness, some using time-lapse footage and aerial imagery from

drones. SkeenaWild digital media specialist Quinn Barabash said the festival was about showcasing the magic of the area. “It’s an opportunity for people to share their connection with this area with people from this area,” he said. “We don’t turn a profit, we struggle to recover costs most years, but our turnout last year was phenomenal, closer to 700 people. “This year I hope to surpass that.” The winners of the festival’s competition aspect will be chosen through a popular choice vote. SkeenaWild is a charity dedicated to sustainability in the Skeena River watershed. Festival screenings will be held at the Tritown Theatre in Old Hazelton on Nov. 12 and at the Della Herman Theatre in Smithers on Nov. 13. Both events run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. They can be purchased from Mercedes Beans, Interior Stationary or Dawn2Dusk.

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Major public infrastructure in the Hazeltons could be heated using waste wood from sawmills under a new biomass energy plan. Skeena Energy Solutions (SES), which is part of the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, is developing a proposal to install a biomass boiler at three Hazelton schools. SES coordinator Greg Horne said buildings in the Hazeltons were currently heated with either propane or heating oil because there is no access to natural gas, which is cleaner and less expensive. Inspired by a similar system that heats eight buildings in Telkwa, including the village office, SES commissioned Smithers company Wunderlin Consulting to conduct a feasibility study into whether biomass boilers could be beneficial to the Hazeltons. The study identified the New Hazelton Elementary School, Hazelton Secondary School and the Gitksan Wet’suwet’en Education Society as the buildings best suited to the biomass system. Although none of the schools have signed on with the project at this stage, SES hopes consultations over the winter months will lead to commitments. Fuelled by wood chips cut from lumber waste, which is currently burnt away in piles by the mills, the biomass boilers heat water. The hot water then warms the respective building as it travels through insulated pipes. Horne said the Telkwa project had proven the biomass boiler system was cheaper than using natural gas. He said it would also reduce C02 emissions by replacing dirtier fuels like propane with a waste material. “These boilers are really clean burning, so compared to a conventional wood stove in a house, a certified RSF wood stove, they are 40-50 times cleaner burning,” he said. “All of that carbon emission (from burning waste at saw mills) is going into the atmosphere anyway. “We are essentially saying, ‘Why don’t we just capture all of this stuff that is already being burned and use it?’” “Right now it is being wasted.” According to the study, installing a biomass boiler would cost between $200,000 and $500,000 but it would reduce heating costs by 80 to 90 per cent.

Hazelton Secondary School students Jeren Jack, Pablo Rubinato and Declan Sargent-Giguere and their classmate, Wakas Vickers, made this banner displaying local veterans’ names to mark Remembrance Day this week.

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planning committee for the Remembrance Day ceremony at their school. In collaboration with their teacher Marcel Melanson, the students found the names of war veterans from the Hazeltons area and wrote them on two banners for the First and Second World Wars. Jack said it was important that people remembered how their freedoms were won. “It means remembering the people that went to fight

for our freedom and peace,” Jack said. Sargent-Giguere agreed Remembrance Day was a time to reflect on how war veterans have shaped our lives today. The students said they were surprised by the extent of the suffering that occurred during the world wars. “I was surprised by how many deaths there were,” said Sargent-Giguere.

The planning committee also organized a Remembrance Day ceremony which was held at the school on Monday. Melanson said the students had shown an interest in paying their respects. “The reason that they did these posters is they have family members and close grandparents that actually went to the Second World War,” said Melanson.

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A series of yoga workshops in the Hazeltons this month will give people with basic skills a chance to improve their technique and reenergize physically as winter approaches. With the daylight hours growing shorter, yoga instructor Sarah Panofsky said November was an ideal time to focus on yoga. “Energetically I think people feel a little bit more tired and lethargic at this time of the year so I think diving into a yoga practice can be a way to move through that and find some more energy,” Panofsky said. The two-hour sessions will aim to help people who already practice yoga achieve their personal goals

by providing more one-on-one instruction. Panofsky said yoga in the Hazeltons had grown in popularity since she started running classes there about three years ago. “There is definitely a community of people who are interested in practicing yoga and are keen to do more,” said Panofsky. “Yoga for me is mental, physical and spiritual well-being and it connects all of these parts of ourselves so it’s a chance to get grounded and get connected to our bodies.” The workshops will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mountainview United Church for four weeks starting on Nov. 13. For more information contact Sarah Panofsky at 250-842-8527.

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How to Improve Life for Rural Canadians Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi-billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable. A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj. Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices. We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it. Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ. CPAA represents over 8,700 employees of Canada Post who work in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. These offices make up over 50% of all postal outlets. Our membership, consisting of 95% women, serves communities in every province.

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THE HAZELTONS REMEMBER Village of Hazelton councillor Buddy Smith with some of the Remembrance Day wreaths that were sold from the village office in the lead up to Monday’s ceremony. Alicia Bridges photo

• Commitment to the Northwest • Business, teaching (M.Ed.), counselling • Economic and resource benefits • Environmental protection, social justice • Transit, emergency, health services • Recycling, landfill diversion, refuse mgmt • Water systems, community facilities

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Public Notice In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to DJ Airside by way of a 5 year lease agreement at the Smithers Regional Airport; for storage of equipment and supplies associated with the aircraft services (de-icing, baggage handling, etc.), at basic rent of $579.65 plus applicable taxes together with additional rent as herein provided payable at the address of the Town shown above in annual installments of: Basic rent of $579.65 of January 1, 2015 Basic rent of $597.04 of January 1, 2016 Basic rent of $614.95 of January 1, 2017 Basic rent of $633.40 of January 1, 2018 Basic rent of $652.40 of January 1, 2019 This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 847-1600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on our website at www.smithers.ca.

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Banquet : Saturday, November 29th Cocktails - 6:00 pm Banquet - 7:00 pm followed by Awards & Auction Dance to live music by Axes of Ego $40 PER PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Hetherington & Hooper, Outdoor Essentials & Smithers Lumber Yard Call 250-842-6011 for more information

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T HREE R IVERS R EPORT Poetry book launch By Alicia Bridges Hazeltons/Interior News

A book of poetry by a local writer will be launched in Old Hazelton on Nov. 21. Second Growth, by Fabienne Calvert Filteau, has been published by Smithers-based publisher Creekstone Press. Originally from Ontario, the Hazelton author studied at the

Police Beat New Hazelton police responded to 100 calls between Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Oct. 31— Police attended a report of a disturbance and located a male breaching his conditions. The male was arrested and released when he sober on a promise to appear in court. Nov. 1 — Police attended a report of a fight. A male had assaulted two other males and then left before the police could locate the suspect. A warrant to arrest is being requested for approximately 10 charges. Nov. 4 — Police were called to a disturbance. A male was discovered breaching his conditional sentence order and held in custody to appear before a judge. Nov. 4 — Police conducted a road check-stop and located a driver who was suspended from driving as well as impaired. Nov. 5 — CN reported that someone has been disconnecting their train cars near 13th Ave. and Pugsley St. in New Hazelton. Additional patrols are being conducted in the area.

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University of Victoria and worked as a tree planter for a decade. Her writing has appeared in Paragon and Prairie Fire, among other publications. The book launch will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Hazel Branch at 4335 Field St. Calvert Filteau will give a reading and book signing at the event. For more information visit www.creekstonepress.com.

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Leo Lubbers

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Cute starter home 2 bedrooms, fenced yard High eff furnace, detached garage Great value

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Private parklike 5.115 acres New shake roof, glacier view Wired shop, garage, equipment shed 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom log home

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Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Unique home, converted church Living area has 14’ ceilings Many upgrades including furnace Pellet stove, OSBE, garage

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4 bedroom mobile Located on back row in the park Mostly new vinyl windows New roof 2012, new plumbing

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TO ALL NOT-FORPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Call for Grant Applications 2015 Grant Funding The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation serves local community needs for Topley, Granisle, Houston, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazeltons and the Kitwanga areas. Grant Applications are being accepted from October 1 to November 30, 2014, from Not For Profit Organizations within the service area.

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