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Contaminated soil could cost Vanderhoof more Kwik Save tank-removal update Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Excavation has revealed contamination which may cost the District of Vanderhoof more to reclaim the old Kwik Save. How much more is unknown as the amount of contamination is yet to be measured. “The four tanks are in relatively good condition which was a surprise because we have hot soils which can be difficult on metal objects,” said Paul Carver, Director of Operations. “There should have been some contortions, which there wasn’t, but we think what happened is there was spillage over the years combined with possible leakage from previous tanks.” NAPP Enterprises Limited, (the same company who did the expert demolition of the old provincial building) has removed the asphalt, fuel tanks and all associated piping. They found a large concrete pad about six to eight inches thick nobody knew existed, but once lifted, the contamination was found in varying degrees in the material above and surrounding the tanks. AMEC, an environmental company out of Prince George, took soil samples during the excavation from within and around the hole. Results from lab testing should be known in a few weeks and will show the level of contamination the soil holds. If tests show below commercial grade contamination it may be possible to despose of it locally but, if it’s above, it will need to be transported. The closest site is Back To Earth Remediation, north Prince George, and with trucking cost and tipping fees, that’s where the significant costs will come in, said Mr. Carver. “We want to go by the book and lead by example,” said Mr. Carver. “We need to look at the bigger picture as far as contamination goes.” According to provincial regulations, the contaminated material once removed from the hole normally cannot be put back in the hole. However, because no ground water was found, and there is evidence the contamination of the surrounding in-place material is equal Continued on page 3

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MOEVEMBER MADNESS: Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher at McLeod Elementary, follows through with his promise after students and teachers raised money for ‘a worthy cause’.

Permanently-pink philanthropy Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Moustaches were out in full force at McLeod elementary last week after an exciting display of moustache commitment. Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher, made a pledge earlier this month that if students could raise money

for testicular cancer, he would dye his moustache. The colour was picked by the kids most popular choice. “Pink is for breast cancer too so it works out,” said Mr. Gridley, after revealing the colour he was to dye his moustache. The kids roared with laughter as Rhonda Wall from Janet’s Hair Gallery came on stage and dyed Mr. Gridley’s moustache fuchsia pink. The kids raised

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BRIEFLY Seniors bus trip to Prince George A free bus trip for seniors to Prince George will take place on Dec. 6 and will ensure riders are back in time for the Parade of Lights. The trip is designated for shopping as the bus will make stops at Pine Centre Mall and Walmart. The bus is already over half-way filled. Anyone who is interested can call Debra-Ann Bishop at 250567-8587.

Story time for toddlers The Vanderhoof public library is hosting a Cozy Christmas Story time for children aged five and under on Dec. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room.

2015 Canada Winter Games Torch is coming to Vanderhoof The 2015 Canada Winter Games are approaching and Vanderhoof will be hosting an illumination event to honour those chosen as torch bearers. The ceremony will take place at the Vanderhoof Arena on Wednesday Dec. 10 from 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. Photo and interview opportunities will be available with the 2015 games mascot, Nanguz. Along with the special appearance of the Canada Games Roly McLenahan Torch.

Continued from front to or greater than the material excavated, the DOV was given the option to put it back and deal with it later. The hole has now been filled back in, contaminated material first, followed by a double protective liner to separate the contaminated material from the new import gravel which was added to make up for the volume lost following tank removal. “So even with the additional concrete removal, our costs aren’t quite as bad as we thought since we don’t have to deal with the soil just yet. The plan now is to track where the contamination has gone and how far it may, if any, has spread,” said Mr. Carver. The district’s next

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DIGGING: The old Kwik Save site excavation has revealed contamination and the District of Vanderhoof will soon bring in a drill machine to install monitoring wells to detect how far the contamination goes and which way it’s spreading. step is to bring in a drill machine drill holes in specific locations to allow sampling. The sampling wells will be monitored on an ongoing bases and if tests show contamination movement, additional

wells may be required outside the target area. Since AMEC reports to the province, the site is now recorded with the Ministry of Environment as a known contaminated site. This project

represents a Stage Two Assessment meaning, the DOV can look at outside funding sources to help with the costs. “But we’re keeping all our bills,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen. “The public

wants us to accept no liability that we don’t need to accept. I’m hoping to [find out soon], if it is the owner or the original contaminators and how do we go about handling it.”

Geothermal rink attracts new curlers Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The state-of-theart revival of Vanderhoof’s curling club has grabbed the attention of hundreds of old and new curlers. But it wasn’t too long ago that the club was on the brink of closure due to high utility bills and low membership. The recent yearlong restoration of the walls, floors, and new ice plant, have helped so extensively with energy savings and beautification, we just may survive, said Jim Woodruff, master ice maker and curling club member. “Our club was going broke. We couldn’t afford heat and hydro,” said Mr. Woodruff. “The old plant ran 24 hours a day 7 days a week, it was killing us. There were less people curling and we just didn’t have the revenue coming in. We used to have three bonspiels (tournaments) a year with people drinking and curling all weekend. That went down to one or none.” About three years ago the Vanderhoof Curling Club knew they had to do something because two thirds of their annual cost ($36,000) was being spent on utilities. After much persistence, they finally got

once. This means it can now be rented out and used as a multipurpose building said Bud Pye, a volunteer who oversaw the entire construction.

“Our club was going broke. We couldn’t afford heat and hydro. .....it was killing us.“ - Jim Woodruff

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CURL: Malcolm McLeod (ice plant installer), Dave Flegal (volunteer) Jim Woodruff (ice maker), Ian Rickbiel (rentals) Bud Pye (project overseer), are seen at the Vanderhoof curling club. enough grant funding and should have been to heat the lobby and zone you want it, and and in September 2013 replaced ten years ago.” lounge, and to keep the if you don’t have to restarted construction The old ice plant rink at a comfortable make it as often. There with a total reno budget chilled brine with one four degrees Celsius.” also used to be holes of $460,000. machine which cooled The pipes that run in the walls and debris “Before the worst the floor. Now, a geo- under the ice are also would fly in onto the cost was heat and thermal ice plant has new, embedded in con- ice,” said Mr. Woodruff. hydro, but now the new replaced it with three crete with four inches of Sidewalks, benches, ice plant will be saving heat pumps to extract Styrofoam underneath. a storage room, house us at least 50 per cent on heat from the rink floor The pipes used to sit rings, scoreboards and utilities,” said Malcolm and provide staging as on sand which made it all new lighting were McLeod, ice plant in- required so they’re not harder to make the ice also recently installed at staller and curling club all running continually, because it wasn’t as lev- the club. And, because member. “The old plant said Mr. McLeod. el as the concrete floor, the exits have been was bought used and in“Basically nothing said Mr. Woodruff. brought to code and stalled in 1977 when the is wasted,” said Mr. “It saves energy the concrete floor put building had a fire. It McLeod. “We use heat making the ice if you in, more people are alwas on it’s last legs then recovered from the ice can keep the cold in the lowed in the building at

“This is the third curling rink in Vanderhoof and I’ve worked on all of them,” said Mr. Pye. “All the work was done locally by local contractors and support through many volunteers. Most of the work done you can’t see like the concrete floors, walls and piping, but it was a community effort and the money stayed right here. Vanderhoof is a very generous town and we couldn’t have done it without all the volunteers.” Since re-opening just over a month ago, there are twelve men’s teams, nine women’s teams and over 30 new faces. The next openmixed curling night is Tuesday. For more information contact John Murphy, President of the Vanderhoof Curling Club, at 250-570-1751.

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Minerals North Legacy becomes annual event for Vanderhoof youth Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Students in Vanderhoof will now have an educational hands-on mining experience to look forward to every year. The Careers and Trades Program in School District No. 91 received $24,975 from the 2014 Mineral North legacy fund to put towards the future of mining education. “It’s to build capacity in the community around exploration and mining,” said Brian Frenkel, Vanderhoof chair for Minerals North. “A certain percentage could be used to hold bigger events but a lot of good things have already come with the new training programs.” This year was the first time Minerals North was held in Vanderhoof and hosted an extensive education component including three unique programs delivered to 175 local students. It was also the first time they did some-

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LEGACY: Darren Carpenter, career and trades co-ordinator, Charlene Seguin, SD No. 91 superintendant, Erin Siemens, economic development co-ordinator and Brian Frenkel, Minerals North 2014 chair. thing of this magnitude, said Darren Carpenter, career and trades program co-ordinator. “And the idea, instead of making this a one time shot, is to have the programs run annually. It generates an interest and we hope to have the same scope and scale every year.” Project Mini Mining had approximately 100 grade one and two stu-

dents from four elementary schools learn about rocks and minerals with a mining workshop provided by the BC Mineral Education Program. Project Junior Mining allowed 60 grade six and seven students to explore five handson stations sponsored by New Gold with the use of their Heavy Equipment Operator simulator. The simula-

tor allows users to experience the operation of backhoes, bulldozers, rock grades, rock trucks, loaders and excavators. Project Mining gave grade ten and twelve students the opportunity to listen to a ‘Career Opportunities in Mining’ presentation. Students learned about career opportunities in the mining sector and what

makes for a good employee. (The programs were made possible by the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition and School District No.91 who both put $5,000 towards the day.) In some communities kids get a passport to mining companies for a chance to experience the job but may not learn as much as when it’s brought to the kids with hands-on experience, said Mr. Frenkel. “The day included all of the age groups, elementary and secondary students, and to me thats key. They need to start knowing what mining is at a young age,” he said. The total surplus of the Minerals North 2014 conference was $36,028 with $9,000 given to the District of Vanderhoof towards building up their eventhosting capacity. This includes the purchase of a dishwasher and more dishes to support ‘green events’. The remaining $2,046 went towards the educational River Walk Interpretive Dis-

to Ms. Mayson Schumann for winning the 2014 Vanderhoof Lawyers’ Bursary.

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CHEQUE PRESENTATION: 1)Wayne Salewski, representing the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund (NKDF), presented Ray Sayles, president the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society (NVES) on Oct. 20 with a cheque in the amount of $12,093. This is the final installment in the NKDF contribution of the Small Animal Barn. 2) Jerry Petersen, Area F Director, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN), presented Ray Sayles, president of the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society on Oct. 20 with a cheque in the amount of $10,000. This was the final installment in the RDBN contribution of the Small Animal Farm.

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Express French flashed for twenty-five year service “But no, it’s been a pleasure and I’m glad things are still carrying on in good spirit.”

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Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Former Vanderhoof councillor Jack French has been recognized for his long-term services by the Union of BC municipalities. He was given a plaque at the Monday, Nov. 24 council meeting in honour of spending 25 years as councillor with the District

of Vanderhoof from 1984-1999 and 2000-2011. “We appreciate your commitment to the community,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen, at Monday’s meeting. “I believe it is recorded that you attended upwards of 623 council meetings.” “We’ll name a sidewalk after you Jack,” joked councillor Brian Frenkel. “Please don’t,” replied Mr. French with a smile,

Cold paws, warm hearts Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Winter months bring harsh winter temperatures for people and for pets. Michael Ambini, assistant manager for the North Cariboo District SPCA, says there is need to adopt in the summer but in the win-

ter it’s even worse. “Our winters are cold for cats, and we don’t always have the space for them at our shelter. So instead of saying, no we can’t take you, if people adopt quicker we can have space for another cat,” he said, In 2013 from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 41 strays

Thank You The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 899 Vanderhoof Squadron, would like to thank the following for their generous contributions towards our successful Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Community Luncheon: RCMP Vanderhoof Detachment The Vanderhoof Canadian Ranger Patrol The Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department 899 Vanderhoof Squadron Air Cadets Girl Guides of Canada ] Boy Scouts of Canada Terry Holmquist (Bugler) ] Rebecca Gulbranson (Pianist) The Apple Chors ] Pastor Shaun Wick ] The Gospel Chapel Lora Hunsacker ] Debbie O’Meara Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Club #93 Vanderhoof Elks Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 274 New Gold Inc ] Vanderhoof & District Co-Op Association The Village Inn ] Roshell’s Restaurant Nechako Valley Secondary School ] School District #91 District of Vanderhoof Parents of the 899 Vanderhoof Sponsoring Committee Community members on Facebook Our apologies to those we inadvertently missed. Your contributions were greatly appreciated.

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Government by tax expenditure Dear Editor, Our federal government is addicted to tax expenditures—and the shell games that can be played with them. By “tax expenditures” economists mean government spending through the tax code. Some of the biggest and most popular examples of tax expenditures include RRSP deductions (currently about $33 billion/year), Pension Income Splitting ($10.8 billion); charitable donations ($8.5 billion) and Child Care Expense Deductions or CCED ($4.1 billion). Clearly, they have a role to play in a balanced system of taxation. But in Canada, tax expenditures take almost as much out of the revenue pie as taxes do: in 2010, they cost $172 billion compared to $191.5 billion taken in tax revenue. Spending through the tax system has a number of advantages, but they are mostly political. Since tax expenditures are regarded as “off budget” they are often seen as free benefits, especially to those who are best situated to take advantage of them. At election time, it can seem like the government is giving something without taking anything. That, of course, is highly misleading. What the government is taking is revenue that could be allocated to public services. Its income-splitting plan, for example, dispenses billions to middle – class families, but it does so at the expense of child care for the young, mental health spending for veterans, and home care for the aged. For the cost of the government’s Family Tax Proposal, we could raise the CCED from $7,000 to $12,000. Queen’s Law Professor Kathleen Lahey points out that Canada is spending $20 billion to subsidize unpaid work in the household—that’s almost twice what an affordable national childcare program would cost. One wonders whether this government, if it is re-elected, plans health care by tax credit as well. After all, it has been shown that in the United States the subsidization of private health insurance through the tax code made efforts to bring a universal health care program more difficult (and we all know where our government gets most of its ideas from). The same process can work in reverse: as Canada’s federal government caps health transfers to the provinces at half the rate at which health costs are growing, and provinces are forced to either raise taxes or de-list services, the feds can ease that painful transition with tax credits for private healthcare. Before we reach that point, two things must be done. First, we should assess where universal programs are most needed to protect children and the poor. Second, where we do choose to use tax expenditures instead, they should be integrated with departmental spending and therefore included in departmental reports and estimates. We cannot expect progressive government from the Conservatives, but greater transparency and accountability is never too much to ask from anyone. Mark Crawford of Williams Lake, teaches political science at Athabasca University and can be reached at markcrawf@gmail.com. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Reporter: Jesse Cole Rebecca Watson newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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World Aids Day; treatment as prevention Dear Editor, World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, which means it is a good time to remember those who have died of AIDS, celebrate our past achievements, and plan for further improvements in our Northern Health HIV/AIDS response in our communities. In B.C., it is estimated that up to 25 per cent of people living with HIV – many living in northern communities – don’t know they have HIV. The British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS estimates that those who are undiagnosed contribute to up to 75 per cent of new HIV infections. In Northern Health we also know that nearly 55 per cent of new HIV diagnoses within our borders are diagnosed late, with close to 20 per cent of new diagnoses fitting the criteria for advanced HIV. This means that over half of the people living within Northern Health’s region should already be on HIV treatment at the time of their HIV diagnosis. With that in mind, it is important that residents of northern B.C. know their HIV status by getting tested so they can stop transmissions. Fortunately there is reason for optimism and even celebration in B.C. as we have had the largest decline in newly reported rates of HIV in Canada since 1996, newly diagnosed infections have decreased 66 per cent. One of the reasons for this decrease is the development of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). HAART rapidly and effectively decreases HIV viral load to undetectable levels in blood and sexual fluids in the majority of patients. As a result HIV can now be managed as a chronic medical condition. Early diagnosis along with appropriate support and treatment allows people living with HIV the opportunity to live long and productive lives, noting that true attainment of health and wellness is dependent on many other socioeconomic drivers. Since the introduction of HAART in 1996, British Columbia has experienced an 80 per cent decrease in HIV illness and death. Northern Health, along with the rest of the Province, adopted the concept of Treatment as Prevention (TasP) in 2010 as it participated in the Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/ AIDS) pilot program. TasP recognizes that HIV viral

load levels (the amount of HIV in the blood) are one of the most important factors influencing HIV transmission risk. Research shows that the higher the viral load level, the greater the risk and vice versa. So the basic idea is that if enough people living with HIV are successfully on treatment, the average amount of HIV virus in the community (community viral load) will be reduced, resulting in fewer transmissions. The evidence for TasP can be found in the near elimination of vertical transmission from HIV positive mothers to their newborns and the 96.3 per cent reduction in transmission among sero-discordant couples (one partner is HIV positive and the other is not) when the positive partner is on treatment. TasP is a powerful tool in our prevention tool box as we work to achieve zero new infections within Northern Health. However, to achieve success we also need to continue to promote other evidenced based HIV prevention and harm reduction activities such as condom and needle distribution, methadone and other opioid substitution therapies, community based education, and behavioral change interventions, while fostering greater access to mental health services and sustainable and affordable housing. Continued efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with HIV are also critical as it inhibits the ability of the health system to effectively reach and Northerners in prevention and care. The new guidelines for HIV testing include routine testing for all adults every five years, and annually for populations that have a higher burden of HIV infection. This includes one time testing at age 70, if they have never been tested. Additionally, HIV testing should be offered to anyone that is pregnant, or presents with a new or worsening medical condition, symptoms consistent with HIV infection, when requesting HIV testing, or when someone identifies a risk associated with HIV acquisition. This World AIDS Day, you can help prevent HIV by becoming better informed about HIV by visiting HIV101.ca and helping prevent the transmission by getting testing . Know your status, get tested! Jonathon Dyck, Prince George, Northern Health

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Regional District of Bulkley Nechako considers closing re-use sheds time that affected communities have been consulted. According to Dougall, the RDBN will be holding community consultations in the fu-

Flavio Nienow Lakes District News Janine Dougall, director of environmental services for the Regional District of BulkleyNechako (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 reuse shed rules, placing mattresses, electronics, small appliances, and broken items in the reuse 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 trans-

The role of re-use sheds has become “archaic and redundant,” says RDBN

Photo by Rebecca Watson

RE-USE SHED: Shown here is Vanderhoof’s re-use shed, one of many that is being looked at by the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to determine if they should be closed or kept open. fer 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 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.

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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 reuse 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

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ture 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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ORIGAMI: Ronan Blattner 10, sold his custom origami at the W.L. McLeod Elementary annual Christmas Craft Fair over the weekend. His creations include a traditional crane and jumping frog, some of his own design such as various transforming dragons. He also makes a box that doubles as a rose. “The box rose takes six pieces of paper to make,” said Ronan, who is shown here holding an example of one. “See, I’ve just always had this talent with my hands, and I don’t get bored easily.” Ronan has his own youtube channel teaching those with patience how to create different paper works. “First things first, you need to know how to make the basic crane folds, then you can make more difficult things,” he said. Photo by Rebecca Watson

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call

567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960 Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Worship 7:30 am

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

Nechako Notes COMING EVENTS.... Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ominecaexpress.com or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. ***

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....

NEW EVENTS.... CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR...Saturday, December 6, 11-3 at the Evelyn Hall on Burrard. Holy Trinity Anglican Church invites you for sandwiches, goodies, baking and crafts. Everyone welcome. *** BUS TRIP TO PRINCE GEORGE... Seniors/Elders bus trip organized by Seniors Connected for a day of shopping and fun! December 6th - to book your seat or for more info call Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587. vanderhoofseniors@ hotmail.com *** LEGO CLUB...we have the lego, you bring the ideas and build your own creations. Dec 3 & 10, Jan 2015 7 & 14, Feb 4 & 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A fun drop in program for school aged children. Family night Jan 21, 2015 6:30-7:30. Father and Son Night Feb 18, 2015 6:30-7:30. Vanderhoof Library. *** NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS...March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www. musicfestivalweb/nechako. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908. *** THE DATES FOR THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE...March 9-20, 2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:30-4:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** TWEENS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Tweens ages 10 thru 12. 3:30-4:45pm, 2nd Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB... For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** TEEN BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Teens: 3:30-4:45pm, 3rd Thursday of each month thru to March 2015 at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. ***

Jerica Young-Greene being presented with the Caregiver of the Year award by Penny Swales, coordinator for the Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Branch. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-8587 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 5679705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun!

*** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** AIR CADET VANDERHOOF 899 SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES ELLEN ALMOND, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LOUIS CHRISTENSEN, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of January, 2015, after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: BRADLEY SMITH, Solicitor

26 NOVEMBER 2014 Reservoir Elevation: 851.2m

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SLS Discharge: 34.31 m /s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

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Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ďŹ&#x201A;ow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation Department DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide mechanical services, repairs and maintains school buses and District vehicles and equipment.

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The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: KNOWLEDGE r completion of )rade 12 (Dogwood CertiĆ&#x201A;cate) r valid B.C. Trades CertiĆ&#x201A;cation in Commercial 8ehicle Transport or *eavy Duty Mechanic r 2ropane CertiĆ&#x201A;cation and Commercial 8ehicle Inspection CertiĆ&#x201A;cation r valid B.C. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract EXPERIENCE r experience gained through Trades 3ualiĆ&#x201A;cation apprenticeship program inclusive of three years industry related experience r basic welding experience r 9*MIS CertiĆ&#x201A;cate and familiarity with 9ork Safe BC (9CB) safety procedures SKILLS & ABILITIES r thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools & equipment of the trade r physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions r understanding of the Motor 8ehicle Act and the Commercial 8ehicle Inspection Standards r ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clariĆ&#x201A;cation of information r ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conĆ&#x192;icts r basic ability to use computers Please mail, fax or email resumes to: LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250)567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

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We are currently working on the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we are expanding and modernizing our Ĺśeet oI haul trucks, loading eTuipment, drills and support eTuipment and are seeking a journeyperson mechanic to Ee part oI our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking Ior a selI starter who can work saIely with minimal superYision, work well in a team enYironment and haYe excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 5esponsiEilities will include preYentatiYe maintenance, repair and trouEleshooting oI engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on and &at 7rucks, 2 /oader, .omatsu P& 2000 ExcaYators, &at support eTuipment, P + 2100 shoYels, %ucyrus Erie and Atlas &opco rotary drills, and other small support eTuipment. Applicants Ior this position must possess a journeypersonĹ&#x2018;s trade TualiĹľcation %.&. ticket or an ,nterproYincial +eaYy 'uty MechanicĹ&#x2018;s ticket and Ee aEle to perIorm Easic welding. Experience with shoYels and drills is not necessary Eut would Ee considered an asset Ior this position. +uckleEerry Mines is located approximately two hours driYing time Irom +ouston, %ritish &olumEia. Employees liYe in a camp enYironment on their days oI work. 7he work schedule Ior this position is x days on, days oII working 12 hours per day. 7ransportation to and Irom the mine site is proYided Irom +ouston Ey Eus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are proYided Iree oI charge to employees. +ouston and 6mithers are located in the scenic %ulkley 9alley on 7rans&anada +ighway 1 , an excellent area to raise a Iamily and has exceptional outdoor recreational actiYities. More inIormation on the area is aYailaEle at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ranJe of beneĹľts includinJ medical life disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants Ior their interest in +uckleEerry Mines /td., Eut only those in consideration will Ee contacted. &andidates must Ee eligiEle to work in Canada. 4ualiĹľed candidates can submit tKeir resumes in conĹľdence to +uman 5esources 'epartment +uckleEerry Mines /td. P.O. %ox 000 +ouston, %.C. 90- 1Z0 )ax 0 1 01 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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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.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safe Orientedâ&#x20AC;? operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com

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CLASS 1 LOGGING DRIVERS NEEDED!

Canada Cartage is seeking 20 Experienced Class 1 Logging Drivers to join their team to service the surrounding areas of Southern Alberta from the greater Calgary area. QUALIFICATIONS: Ĺ&#x2DC; 9alid Class 1 /icense and a clean commercial driYerĹ&#x2018;s aEstract. Ĺ&#x2DC; years experience operating a commercial Yehicle within Oil *as, Cryogenics, /ogging, or +eaYy +aul industries. Ĺ&#x2DC; Must Ee aEle to do physical work and liIt up to 0lEs as this joE reTuires a lot oI chaining, winter driYing, and oII roading. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Ĺ&#x2DC; CompetitiYe pay saIety Eonus Ĺ&#x2DC; Canada Cartage proYides a comprehensiYe %eneĹľt Plan and 556P Matching Plan. CONTACT: To apply e-mail your Commercial Abstract and Resume to Christian at Calgarycareers@canadacartage.com or fax: 403-236-0069. Website: http://www.canadacartage.com

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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

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Find a balance between caution and carelessness, Capricorn. You cannot control every situation, and this week you may have something unexpected come your way. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the lookout for new work opportunities, look no further than your own supervisor for guidance. He or she may be your biggest ally. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You have boundless creativity, Pisces, and this week you get to channel it into a special project. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overextend yourself until everything gets done. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 30 Kaley Cuoco, Actress (29) DECEMBER 1 Bette Midler, Actress (69) DECEMBER 2 Monica Seles, Athlete (41) DECEMBER 3 Julianne Moore, Actress (54) DECEMBER 4 Carlos Gomez, Athlete (29) DECEMBER 5 Paula Patton, Actress (39) DECEMBER 6 Judd Apatow, Director (47)

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Smiles help the entire community Rebecca Watson Omineca Express What has blue eyes, pink lips, a handful of chocolate chips, and brings smiles to an entire community? Smile cookies of course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very popular because when people know the money stays in their own community it makes a difference,â&#x20AC;? said Maryann Giesbrecht, owner of Vanderhoof Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons held their annual Smile Cookie campaign in September and all proceeds go to the St. John Hospital Auxiliary. Since 2005 $31,459 has been donated to the hospital, including $3,087 on Nov. 26, the exact amount of smile cookies sold during this years campaign. The money will help purchase two portable pulse oximeteres and roughly 40-50 thermal water jugs, said Edna Oryshchuk, president of the Hospital Auxiliary Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having more equipment will certainly speed up and enhance patient care,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Oryshchuk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The additional pulse oximeters will allow more patients to be seen at once and the thermal water jugs will make patients more comfortable by having access to ice cold water by their bedside.â&#x20AC;? In the past, smile cookie money has helped purchase a paediatric lounge chair, baby scale, cleaning equipment for an ultrasound machine, and a sitand-stand lift to name a few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love that the donation stays local,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Giesbrecht. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we stick to our guns to buy something specific for the hospital thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practical and that many people will benefit from.â&#x20AC;? Photo by Rebecca Watson

COOKIES: Maryann Giesbrecht, owner of the Vanderhoof Tim Hortons, presented a cheque to the St. John Hospital Auxiliary Society Nov. 26 from the Smile Cookies campaign in September. Representing the Hospital Auxiliary Society is Kay Dube, Edna Oryshchuk, president of the Hospital Auxiliary Society, Elisa Bambauer, Marilyn Moore, Marlene Giesbrecht and Sylvia Price.

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CRAFT FAIR: The Christmas craft fair at McLeod showcased various local talent. Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The W.L McLeod Elementary Annual Christmas Craft Fair saw hundreds of people make

it out over the weekend. The vendors raffle made $200 to go towards the grade six english and french field trip that is being planned to Prince Rupert with the i-pod raffle to be drawn on

Friday Dec. 5 at 2:00 pm. Three of the four winners for the other raffle are Sheila Cormach, Unice Nash, Paige Faulconer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really successful and we had lots of repeat ven-

dors this year. We did a satisfaction survey at the end and the overall comment was the vendors loved that the kids helped bring stuff in the morning, take stuff out in the afternoon and also deliver them lunch and snack. There were overwhelming comments that the students were polite, friendly and great to work with,â&#x20AC;? said Roz Harper, one of the grade 6 teachers at McLeod who helped organized the day. John & Iris Frenkel, a well-known couple selling wooden creations and jam, said this was their last year at the fair but on a happier note, Santa was present and gave all who sat on his knee a yummy candy cane.

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