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ELECTION RESULTS 2014: Birdi, Gouglas, Nielsen and Miller JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

Of the four municipal councillors that sat on Fort St. James council for the last three years, only one will return to council this month after the municipal election ushered in three new councillors to the chamber. The election was held on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Fort St. James with voting available from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Fort St. James District office. Results gathered from civicinfo.bc.ca showed that councillor Dave Birdi had managed to hold on to his position receiving the most support with a total vote count of 255. Following suit were former and now present councillors Brenda Gouglas, with 208 votes and Kris Nielsen with 200 votes. Continued on P. 2

BEARING THE FLAG: RCMP, Veterans and Legion officials led the remembrance day parade on Nov. 11 bearing the flags of Canada and the United Kingdom. Photo by Jesse Cole.

Remembrance Day 2014

Fort St. James remembers veterans with huge gathering at Spirit Square cenotaph JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

It was a beautiful, albeit chilly, day to remember in Fort St. James as more than 100 people braved the cold to show their support and appreciation for Canada’s veterans. Ceremonies started at 9:45 a.m. at the Fort St. James Legion where addresses were made by the Legion president and a Nak’azdli First Nation elder. After the ceremony a parade including currently serving military members from Fort St. James as well as veterans, Canadian Rangers, RCMP, Fort St. James fire services, 4-H, Girl Guides and Pathfinders

took to the streets to march to spirit square. The parade was spearheaded by Sergeant-at-arms Anthony Hanson and marched from the Legion to Spirit Square accompanied by a police escort. The parade was greeted by hundreds of residents already gathered at Spirit Square in anticipation of the ceremony. Speeches and poems were recited by those gathered at the cenotaph before silence came over the crowd for the two minutes of silence. The laying of the wreaths was an emotional moment as veterans having served in Afghanistan and the United Nations as well as currently serving members lay wreaths at the cenotaph in honour of fallen soldiers that served Canada’s military. Photos from the event can be seen on P. 6

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Vanderhoof teacher drops out of Cariboo riding race, switches to Skeena-Bulkley

Underdog and newcomer to office Brad Miller managed to take Russel Gingirch’s seat after he beat the former councillor by 16 votes with a total of 195 to Gingrich’s 179. School Board 91 area 6’s new trustee is Lucille Duncan who was elected against rival Alexandra Luggi with a total of 167 votes compared to 149. Councillors spoke to the results with Birdi saying, “I am grateful to everyone for re-electing me and giving me the opportunity to serve the community for a third term... I look forward to continue to work with the community along with my colleagues on the council and the Mayor and serve in the best interest of Fort St. James.” Gouglas also commented saying, “I would like to say thank you to councillors Gingrich, Burdeniuk and Willick for their service to our community during their term on

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strong connections with the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley, having worked in Fort St. James, and in Burns Lake, for School District 91,” a release sent out yesterday indicates. Caron said his candidacy was accepted followBeaverOnGolfCourseC0804.EPS ing a presentation made to the annual general meeting earlier this month of the Conservative riding Retail Co-op Categories association forHotthe Skeena – Bulkley Valley riding. Bicycles,that Accessories Supplieson, right now, “The challenge I amandtaking Lawn and Garden can only be successful with the Motorcycles and Snowmobilessupport of everyone,” said Caron in the release. Outdoor Furnishings Recreational Vehicles The Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding stretches from Haida Gwaii and the north coast to the east Hot Manufacturer Co-op where it does Benjamin not include Vanderhoof but does inMoore Paints Healthcare clude Fort St. Camp James. Mowers The ridingGrasshopper has been held since 2004 by New Rolex Watch Democrat Nathan Cullen who claimed 53 per cent Whirlpool Corporation of the vote in the last federal election held in 2011. Caron had AdBuilder been one of five people seeking the Special Section Builder Themes Cariboo-Prince George riding which came into • Financial a Garden said he was retiring. play when MP• Planning Dick Harris Day Harris has• Earth endorsed one of those candidates • Easter while Prince George mayor Shari Green, who is not running again,Special has also Events announced her candidacy. ®

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council. I look forward to working with Mayor MacDougall, Councillors Nielsen, Birdi and Miller over the next four years. My biggest thank you goes to the voters who have put their trust in me once again.” Miller, the newcomer also commented on his win saying, “I would like to say congratulations councillors, I feel we are all winners and thank the town for DaffodilsHC0804.EPS their support. I’m really excited moving forward.” At press time, Gingrich and Nielsen did not immediately respond to our requests for comment. Voter turnout was markedly low for the 2014 election with Civic B.C. reporting that of the 932 voters eligible in Fort St. James, only 325 people actually turned out to the polls. This number is down from the last election in 2011 which saw 529 voters cast a ballot out of the 1129 eligible in town that year. Rob MacDougall, who ran unopposed this election, remains in office as mayor. MomGirlHuggingTreeC0804.EPS

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Blinded by the light LED vehicle lights ruled unsafe and unapproved for road-use.

BLINDED: LED Light bars are not road-legal according to Vanderhoof RCMP. Submitted Photo.

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The Vanderhoof RCMP in conjunction with the Prince George Regional Tr a ffi c Services (PGRTS) are reporting that they have seen an increase in vehicles using unauthorized off-road lights on their vehicle, which include

LED light bars. RCMP report that LED light bars and lights are unauthorized in that they are not approved for use on highways by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) or the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), citing that they are intended for off-road use rather than use on numbered high-

ways. RCMP say that vehicles with these mounted LED lights must cover them while the vehicle is being operated on “any road as defined by the MVA.” Those who do notcover their lights are subject to being fined by the RCMP. A release by the RCMP states that

LED light bars, when used at night on the highways, do not actually provide the driver with an increase in visibility as they do not project far enough into the distance. This lack of visibility make it more difficult to see animals on the road from a safe distance. The release further states that LED lights can actually cause your eyes to dilate and thereby reduce your overall night vision. Vanderhoof RCMP want to encourage local vehicle owners to research any modifications they make to their vehicle prior to installing them. “The last thing we want is for a vehicle owner to spend hundreds of dollars on vehicle modifications, only for them to find out later that it does not comply with the MVA Regulations,” said Cpl. R. Vongkeo of the Vanderhoof RCMP.

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Government properties give grants instead of taxes. JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

The municipality of Fort St. James received a grant totalling $39,678.68 from the government of British Columbia in lieu of property taxes to be paid by government propeties. On Friday, Nov. 14, the British Columbia government gave out around $17.1 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to over 50 communities throughout the province. These sorts of grants-in-lieu of property taxes are distributed annually in November as a way for the government to reimburse communities for services provided that benefit government properties in the municipality. The grants are issued under the Municipal Aid Act and apply to land owned by the provincial gov-

ernment such as courthouses, and government office buildings. The grants are given instead of paying municipal property taxes. Grants given are used to help the municipal government pay for local services in the community. However, a portion of the grants are paid to the regional government by the municipal government. This year, the grants comes from the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services, and are $1.1 million less than the grants were last year. The government cites this decline in grant money as being attributed to a variety of factors including property value decline. Schools and hospitals are exempt from paying municipal property taxes and are not part of the grant program. Also excluded are highways, forests, parks or lands owned by the Crown.

Development of a Pest Management Plan Application #: FLNR-C and N-BC-2015 Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 2000 S. Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193, E-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in Central and Northern BC. The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson-Nicola, Skeena-Queen Charlottes, Kitimat-Stikine, BulkleyNechako, Fraser-Fort George, Stikine, Peace River Regional Districts, and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. The PMP applies to areas located within the vicinity of the communities of Albreda, Valemount, McBride, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Kitimat, Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, Burns Lake, Houston, Hazelton, Dease Lake, Atlin, and communities on Haida Gwaii. The pest management methods proposed for use include manual, mechanical, cultural, and biological control, and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel), dicamba (Banvel), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), fluroxypyr (Sightline), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), mecoprop-p (Dyvel DX), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), and triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Selective application methods include: wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, and foliar applications using backpack or vehicle mounted sprayer. The proposed duration of the PMP is from June 10, 2015 to June 10, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (2000 S. Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5); online at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/plants/pmp.htm; or by contacting the Agent listed above.

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Move to Skeena-Bulkley a strategic move for Caron

Remembrance Day in Canada subject to heavier security than normal this year

The heart of politics is a desire to serve ones people. At least that’s the idealists version. The truth of the matter is that politics today is more of a career choice than it is an altruistic calling. And a career move is exactly what Gerald Caron’s recent decision to move his candidacy northwest was. Caron, a teacher from the Vanderhoof area had previously been campaigning in the Cariboo-Prince George region in which he was seeking the nomination for the federal conservative riding in the upcoming 2015 election. Last week, Caron dropped out of that race and threw his hat into the running for the Skeena-Bulkley region, a region with four less (totalling 0) candidates than Cariboo-Prince George. Caron circulated a press release outlining his decision to move stating that a major consideration for his change of venue was his strong connections to the riding, citing his previous work with School District 91 in Fort St. James and Burns Lake. But what seems altogether more likely is that Caron chose to move his candidacy to Skeena-Bulkley because he has no opposition for the riding there, whereas in Cariboo-Prince George Caron had four other candidates to contend with, one of whom was Shari Green who received retiring conservative MP Dick Harris’ endorsement. Caron’s assertion that his move was motivated by anything other than a better chance at winning an election is more damaging to his campaign than merely being honest about the decision would have been. Given that Caron lives in Vanderhoof and works in Vanderhoof, which is not part of the riding he is not vying for, it seems more of a case of politicking rather than a dedication to any one group of people or another. Well, that’s politics. Caron would be running against incumbent Nathan Cullen if he gets the nomination for Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

It was a remembrance day service like any other save for the presence of armed police and military officials at many of the country’s memorial services. In wake of the Ottawa shooting and the attack in Quebec last month, the memorial services throughout the country were marked by heavy security, even in places like little old Fort St. James. Whether it made sense, like it did in Ottawa or it seemed inordinately out of place, as it did in Fort St James and other small communities throughout the country, the increased presence was definitely there to accompany a tone much more sombre than in previous years; a tone of reflection for the loss of soldiers who were so recently and needlessly taken away from us last month. While it is always a day that is annotated by strong emotion, reflection and patriotism, this year seemed to expand upon that feeling tenfold. But it also brought a new feeling to Canada, one our southerly neighbours know all about, the feeling of fear and paranoia. It was a feeling that seemed very present amongst Canadians week ago Tuesday - the feeling that something might actually happen; that we could be under attack. It’s something we as a country aren’t used to feeling. But how based in reality are these fears? Are they any more founded than America’s hyper-nationalism and sensationalism in the wake of tragedy or are they just symptomatic of wounds that were still very much raw as we stepped into the day of remembrance? The heavily armed tactical teams and bomb squads in Ottawa made sense given the recent events that took place there, even more so given our recent forray into another middle eastern war with an enemy that has threatened violence here at home. But the increase in security in other, more out-of-the-way places seemed a little excessive, inspiring more fear and concern than they did comfort. Given that both the attacks on our soldiers were cases of domestic terrorism with no direct links to ISIS (although at least one of those cases has been condoned and supported by ISIS) it seems a bit quick to be jumping to red alert throughout the country. Ottawa and Quebec had every reason to prepare themselves for what may or may not have been coming (and thankfully nothing came) but it is important not to let ourselves slide into the framework of thought that justifies intensive policing/military presence over what-ifs and media sensationalism. It is important that we as a nation remain clear headed and steadfast in our commitment not to let fear and paranoia cloud our better judgement or detract from the values that make us Canadian.

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Native court workers strike in Fort St. James for better wages, inclusion JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier

Members of the Native Court Workers and Counselling Association (NCWCA) and the B.C. Government and Services Employees’ Union (BCGEU) were on strike in front of the Fort St. James municipal court house last Monday, Nov. 17. The court workers and union representatives are on a rotating strike throughout British Columbia in search of wage and benefit increases and amalgamation into the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA). Native Court workers are government funded employees that assist aboriginal, and in some cases non-aboriginal, people navigate the legal systems in British Columbia. They inhabit the area between those who cannot afford legal counsel but are also ineligible for legal aid. “I assist people who come into conflict with the law,” said Connie Morrisey, a native court worker responsible for the Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Kwadacha (Fort Ware) and Tsay’keh Dene areas. “If you’re not going to qualify for legal aid, for which you need to be looking at jail time and make under $1,400 monthly, if you don’t have both of those you’re not going to qualify for legal aid… I’m the one that comes in and helps.” Court workers went on strike after a demonstration earlier in the year and have been on strike since Oct. 1. Morrisey said that the heart of the strike is the NCWCA’s exclusion from CSSEA which was started in 2003. “We should have

PICKET LINE: Native court workers like Connie Morrisey (above) from throughout the province have been on a rotating strike since the beginning of October. The group which is represented by the B.C. Government Employers’ Union wants wage increases on par with their peers, a better benefit package and inclusion into the CSSEA agreement. Photo by Jesse Cole

been brought into the CSSEA agreement… If we had been brought into that agreement in 2003 by this time we would have received a $10,000 wage increase as well as extended dental, health and longterm disability benefits at no cost to us.”

“We’ve be in a deficit for the last few years and have been told their could be lay-offs or that vacant positions may not be filled.” - Connie Morrisey A significant disparity exists between the salaries of native court workers and their CSSEA counterparts like justice liaisons who do a similar job. “Right now our starting wage is $31,800 and after four years our top wage is

$39,000,” says Morrisey. “Somebody just coming into the courts who does a similar job to us starts at $45,100.” The numbers come from the CSSEA themselves which outlines wages through a grid system. If successful in their strike it will be the first time in five years that the NCWCA has received a wage increase in five years. Since 2002 they’ve seen their wages increase by only nine per cent compared to a an 18 per cent rate of inflation. The financial strain has taken its toll on the NCWCA with the executive director laying off two of its three managers in order to free up some money. Morrisey says that if things continue the way they are more lay-offs will be on their way. “We’ve been in a deficit for the last few years and have been told their could be lay-offs or that vacant

positions may not be filled.” Adding, “It’s hard to draw people in with such a low salary and then to have to pay for benefits and things like that it’s hard to complete, especially in areas where the economy is quite good.” Since the strike

began, the BCGEU, who represent the NCWCA through their union and NCWCA have met with government officials for meetings once on Oct. 24 of which no progress was made, however a second meeting between the groups is scheduled to happen

within the week. Morrisey was unable to comment on whether or not the union and the NCWCA would move

the strike from a rotating one to a full strike if the government does not come to an agreement with the group.

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Ingredients: 1lb loaf of day old bread 1/2 cup cooked wild Can of condensed cream rice of mushroom soup 1/ 4 cup cranberries Can of vegetable broth 1/2 cup chopped m 1/4 cup water ushr 1/4 cup chopped wa ooms 1 tsp poultry seasoning lnu 1/4 cup cubed apple ts Salt & Pepper to taste s Directions: Preheat oven to 3500. In a large bowl, combine bread, mushroom soup, vegetable broth, water , poultry seasoning, sal t and pepper. Add rem ingredients and shape aining sticky mixture into a loa f. Wrap loaf in foil and a shallow baking pan for bake in one hour. Slice and ser ve. Submitted by Denise Joh nson

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Hearty Granola

HERE IS A FAST HEARTY BREAKFAST THAT ONCE MADE ONLY MEANS POURING ON THE MILK. 3 cups large flake oats 1/2 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups barley or rye flakes 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup oat bran 2/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 cup shredded or flake coconut 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 1 1/2 cups dried berries 1/2 cup flax seed Sugar or brown sugar to taste Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all dried ingredients except berries. In a smaller bowl, whisk oil, water, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Spread mixture onto making sheets. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Can bake longer if more crunch is desired. …………………….I’ve made a cherry-almond version using dried cherries for the berries, slivered almonds for the nuts, and almond extract instead of vanilla, substituted wheat germ for oat bran, sunflower seeds for the pumpkin seeds, and I’ve made a hearty fall variety with maple syrup, brown sugar, raisins and dried apple bits. Submitted by Corrie Parker

Homemade Biscotti

Sometimes the best gif ts are edible. This year, spread some holiday ch to a friend, neighbour, eer or colleague with a fre shly baked batch of cri flavourful biscotti. Packa sp and ge these delicious cook ies in a decorative tin tach a handwritten no and atte co well. Lightly sweetened ntaining the recipe so recipients can bake the m with naturally-sourced stevia, no one will guess as thoughtful offerings are these only 83 calories per ser ving. Makes 24 servings Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups (550 mL) allpu 1 cup (250 mL) Granula rpose flour ted sweetener 1 cup (250 ml) dried cra nb 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated lem erries on peel 2 tsp (10 ml) baking po wder 3 large eggs 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter, me lted 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lem on juice 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine flou r, Pure Via, cranberries peel and baking powd , lemon er. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, butter, lem and vanilla until well ble on juice nded. Pour liquid ingred ients over dry ingredien together using a rubbe ts. Stir r spa lightly floured surface an tula until a stiff dough is formed. Turn out on to a d gently knead in any remaining bits of doug dough in half. Gently for h. Divide m each half into a log 12 x 11/2 inches. Place parchment paper cove on a red baking sheet, leavin g at least 3 inches betw logs. Flatten the top of een the each with the palm of your hand until the log es wide. Bake 23 to 25 is 2-inchminutes or until the top of the log is firm to the Cool the logs completely touch. on the baking sheet on temperature to 300°F a wire rack. Reduce ov (150°C). Carefully rem en ove the board. Cut each diagona lly into 1/2-inch wide slic cooled logs to a cutting sheet. Bake 15 to 18 mi es. Place on the same ba nutes or until slices are king dry and light golden in Cool biscotti on baking colour. sheet on a wire rack. Sto re at room temperature container with tight fittin in g lid. Submitted by Jenny Fo ster

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

of the most deliHoliday entertaining is all about the appetizers and some Crawford Lynn chef cious recipes are often the most simplest. Celebrity which she item menu have mustshares her secret recipe for guacamole, a . list. ’s Santa on spot says will guarantee your ‘nice’

Directions: Preheat oven to 4000, grease a cookie sheet. In a large bowl cream butter and cheese. Stir in flour and salt and pepper, mix well. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough to 1/2” thickness. Cut into 2” strips and twist. Place twisted strips onto cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 mins or until crisp. Submitted by Jolene Giesbrecht

Roasted Squash Pepper Pasta with Cider and Chipotle Sauce

Each season boasts unique flavours an d particular, is know n for apples, and Ca ingredients. The fall harvest, in nada is known for varieties – from sw its multitude of ee characteristic, espe t to tart. Each type of apple offers a distinct taste and cially when it com es to cooking. Cide the fastest growin r as g be harvest season depe verage in Canada and its flavour ev well, is spiking as olves throughout th nding on the varie e ty recipe incorporates the fresh and crisp of apples available. This delicious flavour of an appl seasonal vegetable e beverage into a pasta dish. Serves: 6 Cook time: 30 min utes Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic, chop 1 onion, finely chop ped ped. 1 red pepper, dice d 3 cups butternut sq uash, diced 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper ½ tsp Chipotle pepp er, ground 6 slices of pancetta 1 lb capellini or sp aghe 473 ml can of Cana ttini di 1½ cups 35% crea an Cider m 2 cups arugula or spin ½ cup parmesan ch ach sprouts eese, grated or shav ed Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a pepper and squash . Coat with olive oi lasagna dish, mix the garlic, onion, l, season and sprin per. Roast in the ov kle with Chipotle pe en for 20 minutes por un golden. Spread the slices of pancetta on til the diced squash is tender and ment paper. Bake a ba king sheet overlaid in th with parchIn the interim, cook e oven until crispy. Set aside. the pasta in accord an age. Strain and set aside. Pour the Cide ce with the instructions on the pack and reduce by a th r into the pan used ird to cooked pasta to th . Add the cream and let simmer for 5 cook the pasta e sa m Garnish with roaste uce and stir to coat. Serve the cape inutes. Add the llini in soup plates. d vegetables, arug ula, parmesan and pancetta chip Submitted by Heat s. Enjoy her Thomas

Makes: 2 Cups Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 tbsp lime, juiced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped 4 tbsp Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions: avocados into a Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh of the hat chunky. somew them g leavin fork, bowl and gently mash with a er to gently mix. togeth thing every fold and ients, ingred Add the remaining nely chopped. fi and d Tip: For some heat, add in 1 pickled jalapeño, seede anns.ca. hellm www. at ble Complete nutrition information is availa

Gingerbread Baking seasonal treats is a primary part of the holiday tradition – and not only is homemade gingerbread a crowd pleaser at any function, the spicy aroma is bound to inspire budding bakers as well. Ingredients: ½ cup of unsalted butter at room temperature ¾ cup of packed dark brown sugar ½ cup of fancy molasses 2 large eggs at room temperature 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp ground ginger

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Directions: Beat butter, brown sugar and molasses together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, sift flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add this gradually to the butter mixture and stir until blended. Shape dough into 2 balls, wrap and chill for about an hour, up to 2 days. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2-3 baking trays with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the first ball of dough until just over 1/8-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out cookie shapes. Lift them carefully to the prepared trays, leaving about ½-inch between them. Add any scraps to the second piece of dough and repeat. Bake cookies for 15-18 minutes until browned a little just around the edges. Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the tray before removing to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar for an easy way to add a festive touch. Cookies will keep for up to 10 days in an airtight container. Submitted by Lorna Jackson

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Pretzel Sweets Here’s a simple recipe that is as fun to make, as it is yummy to eat. They are also a no-bake treat so little hands can help. Customized with toppings like sprinkles, these super-easy pretzel snacks are a perfect way to surprise and delight family and friends.

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cider vinegar ut 5 cups) 1/2 small green cabbage, very thinly sliced (abo ed, trimm es), ounc 6 ut (abo ts 8 brussels sprou halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1/2 cup) 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon grainy mustard 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil hsticks 2 small red apples, such as Gala, cut into matc

Ingredients: Bag of pretzels (salted or un-salted) Chocolate chips (white, dark, milk chocolate are great, or try butterscotch chips) Toppings of choice (sprinkles, chocolate-coated candies, flaked coconut)

Directions: over mediumBring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large pot cabbage. Cover, the and ar vineg ns spoo table 2 Add high heat. 2 minutes. t abou d, wilte and steam until cabbage has just der set over colan a to age cabb fer trans n, Using a slotted spoo onion to and ts a large bowl. Immediately add brussels sprou k orange Whis tes. minu 5 cool colander; toss to combine. Let mustard, dill, ar, vineg n spoo table ining rema , juice, lemon juice oil in a in Pour . bowl l poppy seeds, salt, and pepper in a smal cabfer Trans ed. sifi emul until king slow, steady stream, whis apples, and and e grett vinai Add . bowl large a to re bage mixtu re 10 minutes, toss gently to coat. Let stand at room temperatu . Serve tossing occasionally. Submitted by Corrie Parker

Ham, Swiss, and Tomato Strata

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THIS YUMMY BREAKFAST IS ASSEMBLED THE NIGHT BEFORE Unsalted butter, for greasing dish 1 pound Italian loaf, crust removed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup diced Virginia ham (1/4-inch dice) 2 cups grated Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons minced chives 3 small tomatoes, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 8 large eggs 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with half of the ham, cheese, and chives. Add another layer of bread and cover it with the remaining ham, cheese, and chives. Arrange the tomato slices on top. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour mixture over the bread and cheese layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Let strata come to room temperature (about 25 minutes). Bake strata, uncovered, until golden and fluffy and a knife inserted comes out clean (60 to 70 minutes). Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Submitted by Corrie Parker

Preparation: Line two baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper. Place pretzels in a large bowl. Sort toppings of choice and place onto individual plates Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt to a creamy texture. Dip pretzels into chocolate and shake off any excess. Take your chocolate-coated pretzels and roll them in toppings of choice. Set on baking sheet to cool. Enjoy Submitted by John Simms

Mini Cheesecake Jars Ingredients: For the Cheesecake 8 ounces cream cheese, room tem perature 1/2 cup sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 4 ounces sour cream (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fruit pres erves or jam For the Graham Topping 1/2 cup finely ground graham crac kers (from 4 crackers) 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Ma ke the cheesecakes: Beat cream che ese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes more. Reduce speed to low. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each add ition. Raise speed to medium. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat for 3 minutes. Divide batter among six 6-ounce jars, filling each two-thirds full. Tran sfer jars to a deep baking dish; add enough boiling wat er to dish to reach halfway up the sides of the jars. Cover dish with foil; cut 8 slits into top to vent. Bake until set in the cen ter, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate overnig ht to set. Meanwhile, make the graham top ping: Stir together graham-cracker crumbs and butter. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes. Let cool. Top each cheesecake with 1 tablesp oon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons preserve s. Divide graham topping among jars (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Submitted by Corrie Parker

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Don't beat the heat, keep the heat Tips for keeping your energy bills manageable this winter

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As the temperature drops and the snow creeps up on us, northern British Columbia residents can expect to be paying a little bit (or maybe a lot) more in their heating bills. Those with electric heating can often see their bills skyrocket in the colder months of the year, particularly those with baseboard heating. A five-foot baseboard heater can cost around $150 a month in the winter months and with many homes having multiple baseboards a heating bill can very quickly jump into the hundreds of dollars. But fear not! There are a number of ways homeowners can prevent these huge charges and keep their electricity bills manageable. According to a press release from Hydro One, Ontario’s provincial hydro company, nearly 13 per cent of heat loss in a home can be due to heat escaping through gaps in window trim and other areas. Recaulking your window in the winter time or simply filling the space with insulation can help to keep some of that heat in. Using plastic window seals on your windows is an inexpensive way to keep heat in the house and prevent heat loss. Both indoor and outdoor sheeting is available. Keeping in line with the last two methods, ill-fitted doors leak hot air outside, but by creating a skirt on the door frame with rubber weather stripping you can help prevent the slow-leak effect. If you have a fireplace that you don’t use, sealing it can be a major money saver as warm air can be sucked out of the fireplace. If you do you use your fireplace you want to make sure that you are turning down the electric thermostat as fires

can actually suck heat up into the chimney resulting in your furnace being overworked. Make sure to close off any air registers

in any unused areas and to move your furniture away from air vents as they can block the flow of heat from throughout the house.

Installing a programmable thermostat is also a good method to keep your electric bill under control as you can set the tem-

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