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Students attending post secondary school at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) in 2015 will have to pay a bit more in tuition fees after the CNC’s Board of Governors voted to increase tuition and mandatory fees. The Board of Governors voted in favour of the two per cent increase last Friday. The increase will amount to around $5 more for students per course and is expected to generate around $115,000 for CNC. CNC president Henry Reiser said that despite the increase the college will still be one of the cheaper colleges. “Even with the increase, CNC will remain one of the most affordable post-secondary institutions in all of B.C.” The increase is standard to British Columbia’s public postsecondary institutes and is added annually to compensate for inflation. “Ensuring that CNC programming is affordable for students is very important to us,” said Reiser. “So the increase is limited only to adjust for inflation and rising operational costs.”
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Skyler Barfoot, the four year old with a mystery illness has received a diagnosis after more than two months in a Vancouver medical centre. Skyler has been diagnosed with what is known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). ALL is a type of blood cancer that is most commonly found in young children between the age of two and five. It affects the bone marrow of the patient and can spread to other areas of the body.
“The diagnosis took over a month because [the illness] didn’t follow any specific pattern.” Skyler has been receiving treatment at the B.C. Children’s Hospital where he has been staying with his mother Kristy Barfoot since October. Skyler’s mother said that Skyler’s illness took a long time to diagnose, “The diagnosis took over a month because [the illness] didn’t follow any specific pattern.” Because of the difficulty in diagnosing Skyler, samples of his blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes were
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TIS THE SEASON: Christmas time is here in Fort St. James as Santa made an appearance at the National Historic Site for the Festival of Trees and the Santa Claus parade. Photos on P. 5, 8 Photo by Jesse Cole.
Childs mystery illness gets diagnosis sent for testing by the B.C. Cancer Agency and when they couldn’t diagnose the illness, samples were sent to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. Skyler has been receiving treatment since early November that includes four different types of chemotherapy, anti-leukaemia steroids and three bone marrow biopsies. Barfoot said that some of the treatments have caused Skyler to be in a lot of pain so much so that he has a difficult time turning over in bed. She also said that the steroids he’s on have caused mood swings. “He will go from sad to angry to happy and back to sad all within a minute.” Despite all of this, Skyler’s illness has a high cure rate amongst childhood cancers. ALL has a more than 80 per cent
cure rate among childhood patients compared to only a 20 to 40 per cent cure rate among adult patients. Barfoot hopes to eventually be able to move Skyler’s treatment to Prince George where it would be more affordable and closer to home but Skyler’s condition is such that this is not yet a possibility. “As it stands right now, Skyler isn’t stable enough to be sent to Prince George because they do not have the same resources they have here,” said Barfoot. “They have a whole team of doctors and nurses here that are specifically trained for childhood cancer so right now this is the safest place for Skyler to be.”
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Primary Care Society wants to introduce all-access passes for town JESSE COLE Caledonia Courier
Continued from P. 1 Because Barfoot only recently left maternity leave, she is not yet eligible to apply for employment insurance and because she is living at the hospital she’s not able to work. Barfoot has been relying on the money raised in October to help cover the costs of treatment. The Nak’azdli health centre has also been helping the family out with money from their patient travel department. “I am truly grateful for everything that has been done for us,� Barfoot said. “It has helped so much.� Barfoot said that this ordeal has been a tremendous challenge saying that no child should have to go through this kind of illness. “It forces them to grow up too fast and makes you feel helpless,� she said. “If I could trade places with my son I would in a heartbeat.� Barfoot is incredibly humble saying that with all that has been done for them she feels it would be selfish to ask for more, but is asking that people keep Skyler in their thoughts and their prayers.
The Fort St. James Primary Care Home Society (FSJPCHA) is looking for $1, 000 from each of their partners to help purchase town-wide access cards for healthcare professionals. The FSJPCHA has asked that their three partners, the District of Fort St. James, Nak’azdli Band and Tl’azt’en First Nation donate the money as a way of attracting new medical professionals to the town. Chest Hiebert, one of the people involved in running the FSJPCHA, penned a letter to municipal council outlining the FSJPCHA’s plan to create and purchase all-access passes for the towns recreational activities. “We’d like to engage our members more directly with a new initiative,� read the letter. “Medical students are cycling through our clinic. As it hosts more and more of these students those working at the clinic have become aware of the medstudents’ desire to engage in some of our recreation facilities, such as gyms.� The initiative proposed is designed to off a one-size-fits-all package for facilities in the town that includes gyms, the golf course, ski hill, Music Makers and Arts Council programs. By providing these types of passes to medical students and other healthcare professionals in the town the FSJPCHA is hoping to attract more doctors to the area. Council received the proposal at their Nov. 26 meeting but as of press time had made no concrete decision as to whether or not they will take part in the initiative. Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en First Nations did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Regional District of BulkleyNechako considers closing re-use sheds
DUMPED: Re-use sheds like the one in Vanderhoof may be a thing of the past if the RDBN chooses to close the facilities permanently. Photo by Rebecca Watson.
FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District News Janine Dougall, director of environmental services for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), submitted a memorandum to the RDBN’s board of directors on Oct. 15, 2014 titled Re-Use Shed Use and Salvaging. The purpose of the memorandum was to bring forward information regarding the condition of the re-use sheds and to recommend actions to the RDBN’s board of directors. The memorandum stated, “it has become apparent that the public has not been following posted rules regarding proper disposal of materials at transfer stations.” “Members of the public continue to disregard signage, dumping garbage in the woodpile, ashes in the compost pile and choosing not to use the recycling facilities available on site for materials such as cardboard and paper,” read the memorandum. “Additionally, the state of most re-use sheds is abysmal. The public do not follow posted re-use shed rules, placing mattresses, electronics, small appliances, and broken items in the re-use area.” In addition, the reports says that each and every transfer station site in the regional district sees a lot of salvaging activity, both in the wood and in the metal piles. “Many people have been seen climbing on top of the piles and salvaging for certain items, which is dangerous and could result in serious injury, for which the RDBN is liable.” In an effort to investigate the behavioural patterns surrounding the use of the re-use sheds, RDBN’s environmental services staff completed an observation project at the various waste management facilities across the region. Carolynn Lane, sustainability assistant, visited each of the seven transfer station sites across the regional district. Lane observed that dogs were on the sites at two different occasions; children were seen running around the re-use sheds; and a television was dropped off right in front of a “no electronics” sign. “Unfortunately, the re-use sheds at RDBN solid waste management facilities have become unmanageable, and public behaviour surrounding the use of the sheds is contributing to continued verbal and physical abuse of RDBN staff and other members of the public,” said Janine Dougall in her memorandum. The report continues to say that, “given the extent of the behavioural problems, it is not a matter of if, but of when someone is severely injured at a RDBN solid waste management facility.” Overall, the use and role of re-use sheds in soil waste management, with the advent of industry recycling programs, websites, free classifieds, and thrift stores has become “somewhat archaic and redundant,” according to the Dougall. Two options regarding the future of re-use sheds were presented by RDBN’s environmental services to the board of directors. Option one included
employing additional staff to monitor and maintain the facilities. Other regional districts in the province have indicated that adequate staffing, time limits and fees associated with deposit of items into the shed or a per item pick fee are key variables for a successful operation. However, additional staffing costs could add up to $506,085 annually between all transfer facilities in the regional district. Option two is to close the re-use sheds permanently and focus on educating the public on other available re-use and recycling opportunities, as well as promoting the concept of community garage sales and facilitating donation of large furniture items to residents in need through groups such as the Salvation Army. A motion to close the re-use sheds permanently was not carried by the RDBN’s board of directors at the Oct. 23, 2014 board meeting. Instead, a motion was carried to postpone the decision until such time that affected communities have been consulted. According to Dougall, the RDBN will be holding community consultations in the future regarding the use of re-use sheds, and only after the consultations the board of directors will make a decision on the future of the facilities. “The consultation process has not been determined yet,” said Dougall. “It will be something that we look at and figure out in the new year [2015].” In the meantime, the RDBN’s re-use sheds will remain opened.
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Sasparilla Foxx heats up the north with Burlesque events as renowned as Arts Well and the Robson Valley Music Festival. The duo are currently on their Small Wonders tour and stopped by Fort St. James to bring some lower mainland flavour to the north. The band’s fusion of genres is a throwback to the 30s and 40s eras of jazz and soul but manages to bring maintain a contemporary feel. Their musical stylings reek of romance and nostalgia conjuring up images of love, heartache, travel, smoke and whiskey all delivered with an unrefined elegance. For all of these reasons Johnson and Farnsworth were the perfect musical accompaniment for Sasparilla Fox, the nights burlesque performer. When it comes to Foxx she embodies the stereotype of the fiery redhead. Foxx took the stage wearing a black shirt and shirt which were quickly shed for a provocative and sensual red, white and black lingerie outfit that matched both her hair in colour and her performance in attitude.
Sasparillia Foxx brought her burlesque show to Fort St. James’ North Arm Pub last Friday. Photo by Jesse Cole.
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It was sexy, sultry, soulful and silly… It was burlesque in Fort St. James? While burlesque and Fort St. James are not often synonymous they came together beautifully last Friday night at the North Arm Pub. Fans filled the venue for the Music on the Mountain sponsored event. Beginning with opening act Barefoot Caravan’s reggae-rock, concert-goers quickly filed onto the dance floor. It wasn’t long until the main acts were up as Chelsea D.E. Johnson and Adam Farnsworth took the stage. Johnson and Farnsworth are two parts of the four piece soul-jazz-blues-rock act High Society. High Society is based out of Vancouver, has released two records and performed at
“Fort St. James knows how to put on its party pants and support the live arts in the best way.” Taking full command of the audience Foxx delivered a performance that was undeniably sexy but also possessed a level of class and artistic value. “It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to perform for such an eager crowd,” Foxx said. “And a bonus that I got to bust out with a few of my favourite fellow artists. Fort St. James knows how to put on their party pants and support the live arts in the best way.” Foxx is the owner of the Quesnel based burlesque company Bottoms Up Baring Burlesque where she teaches burlesque dancing as well as cabaret and vaudeville. “I’m thrilled to be able to come up and teach the art of burlesque to such an inspiring group of women,” said Foxx. “I’d have to say that’s my favourite part.” Neither Foxx nor Johnson and Farnsworth are newcomers to Fort St. James, both have performed in town before and Foxx has enlisted a number of residents into
a burlesque troupe. To add to the nights bedroom theme, Fort St. James’ homegrown adult boutique, Leather and Lace were also present selling a variety of lingerie and other items. Foxx will be returning to Fort St. James in the new year to perform with her burlesque troupe.
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The Fort St. James Festival of Trees had over a dozen different christmas tree renditions on display at the national historic site last weekend. Families came en masse to take in the different christmas displays and get a chance to meet Santa. Photos by Jesse Cole.
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Nisga’a prove their critics wrong My objection, and that of many others, was the imposition of a parallel state with collectively owned land enshrined for all time. This was an ailing NDP government rushing to enable a property ownership system that has demonstrated little but failure and suffering around the world. The Nisga’a are proving me wrong, and this was again demonstrated at a little-noticed ceremony at the B.C. legislature last week. The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled the Nisga’a Lisims government to impose industrial property tax on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week. In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective land restrictions by adopting a private property system. And Supreme Court of Canada decisions have repeatedly answered protests about the establishment of a parallel state – that’s what it is, so get used to it. The Nisga’a have moved to assemble four fee-simple tidewater sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat in reaching aggressively for a modern economy through gas export. The Nisga’a have partnered with TransFormer Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell: “We want Canada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion to be part of the Canadian business establishment.” LNG project led by Petronas for the Prince Rupert port. And Black Press. they don’t intend to stop there. “We want to be part of the Canadian business establishVICTORIA – It has been 15 years since I wrote a comment,” said former Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell. mentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside The signing ceremony was briefly disrupted by one of a its own hard-won treaty process to reach an unprecedented small group of Vancouver-based Nisga’a who have been usland-and-cash settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their ing modern protest tactics against this decision. We weren’t ancient Nass River territory. consulted, it’s a desecration of victims of a volcanic erup-
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tion, it’s a threat to eelgrass beds, and so forth, say wellrehearsed young men with video cameras running. Nisga’a President Mitchell Stevens has patiently and repeatedly explained that Nisga’a legislature rules were relaxed to allow every hereditary chief to speak to elected leaders on this pivotal move. After that it received the required two-thirds majority support. Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved slowly with the help of an ornately carved cane to speak at a reception. He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generations of labour. Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legislature by Premier William Smithe. It would take until 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature. In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government. And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a. “That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, are we ever dreaming big.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying call 1-844453-5372.
Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.
Trades, Technical
Firearms
LOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and benefits plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email resumes to: smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca
WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.
THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com
Services
Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
FORT ST. JAMES AND AREA
BUSINESS DIRECTORY OIL & LUBE
BAM BAM
Oil
DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
240 Douglas, Fort St. James In the old Fort Diesel Building
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“Warranty Approved”
TIRES
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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.
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Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972 Pam Berger Publisher
Cars - Domestic 2000 FORD truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota rav4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-2003899
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Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake
Pam Berger Publisher 150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0
“Alexa’s Team” was formed in memory of 4 ½ year old Alexa Renée Middelaer, who lost her life after being run down by a vehicle driven by an impaired driver.”
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Cold temperatures didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen down the holiday spirit as the town poured out to watch the Santa Claus parade. All photos by Jesse Cole.