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Guilty on all counts Former Fort St. James fire chief convicted of sexual assualt REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Former Fort. St. James fire chief Robert Bennett, 51, was found guilty Friday of sexually assaulting three female firefighters. The incidents leading to the charges spanned six and a half years, starting Jan. 1, 2007. Although their identities are protected by law, the three women chose to speak publicly about the case. “Everybody told the truth, well not everybody, but we got the right verdict,” Kirstin Rudolph ,46, said, one of three. “Now if people are on the fence they’ll know which way to go.” Rudolph lodged her complaint in July 2013, prompting two other women to come forward. The court heard that in two instances, Bennett groped the women multiple times, including touching their breasts. In a third situation, he locked a woman in a room and tried to have sex with her. All three women were volunteer firefighters when Bennett was fire chief. During the trial which commenced Jan. 25, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett heard testimony from the three women and seven other members of the Fort St. James fire department, past and present. Last Friday, Justice Parrett read a lengthy statement to the court before passing the guilty verdict. In his address, he reviewed some of the evidence and testimony heard during the court proceedings. Parrett noted that Rudolph told the court that on a number of occasions Bennett grabbed her by the buttocks and pulled on her ponytail. Lisa Button, 48, offered similar testimony, having numerous inappropriate encounters with Bennett. The third victim, Joy Reierson, 46, testified that in February 2013, Bennett took her to a spare room after training practise and shut the door before placing his hand on hers. Reierson described asking him to stop and effectively being wrestled to the floor, with Bennett kissing her hard. She told the court Bennett exposed himself before a knock on the door gave her a way to escape. Parrett acknowledged that Bennett’s defence lawyer had argued Reierson was not disheveled when fellow volunteers opened the door and did not complain about the incident at the time. Defence suggested Reierson should not be believed with no evidence of sexual assault in the
locked room. “Indeed the court must prove the touch was of sexual nature, but the fact she wasn’t dishevelled or crying at that stage is not surprising,” Parrett said. “Laughter emerges from people in many circumstances – one is to divert attention in embarrassment. People react differently to stress and drama, especially when under pressure.” Witness Bryan Rivard, 20, described the fire department atmosphere as being “a lot of touching, not inappropriately, but friendly.” Kelly Burdeniuk, 45, deputy fire chief at the time, testified Bennett had become more comfortable with the women – “more hands-on, more touchy.” He described seeing that more frequently over the past three to four years. Fifty-three-year-old witness Steve Karey admitted Bennett would get a little carried away with “guy stuff and bantering,” and described him changing over time with “no filter.” He told the court he was embarrassed by Bennett’s remarks and “would never talk like that to a female himself.” Bryan Schneps 51, third in command at the time, described that on July 18, 2013 he went to the fire hall to visit Bennett. “I believe he was twisting Kirstin’s ponytail ...” Mr. Schneps said, who didn’t recall any conversation, “… but if words were spoken by Bennett, they were probably said as a joke.” Justice Parrett remarked, “His evidence was so out of touch with rest of the testimonies from that day I felt it was necessary to remind Bryan he was under oath.” Parrett found Mr. Schneps’ evidence “totally unworthy of belief.” Witness Jon Benison described frequent bantering between Bennett and Kirstin, and testified that Bennett was “intoxicated and clumsy” on specific occasions. Unit chief Mark Rivard, 47, testified Bennett’s relationship with the volunteers had changed over time, in part due to alcohol. He described his actions as being “grossly inappropriate” with some of the female firefighters. Another volunteer firefighter at the time of the complaints testified they did not witness improper conduct by Bennett, either physically or verbally. In his closing remarks, Justice Parrett stated, “There is a constant theme that emerges with alcohol use and touching the female volunteers. The second theme is a general want to protect women from the accused. He claims his intent was meant to be humorous but with most respect, nothing could be farther from the truth.” Bennett was convicted on all three counts and released with conditions with a pre-sentencing date set for Feb. 23. The sentencing will likely be set for four to six weeks from that time. “It’s not over yet. We have a guilty verdict which is excellent but hopefully the justice continues with the sentencing,” Rudolph said.
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FUN: Sadie Bialuski 12, is seen skiing at the Teck Northern Cup in Vanderhoof Saturday Feb. 14. REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
The Teck Northern Cup took place in Vanderhoof Saturday and was a fun-filled ski race for all ages. The sky was blue with enjoyable crisp air and people came from all around Nechako Lakes to participate. First the young group went followed by older kids and then adults. Races from .75 kilometers to 10 km had skiers zipping through the trails at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association. The sound of a cow bell rang as skiers slid through the finish line. Those who choose to ski the entire 10km showed great strength at the end approaching the final hill with arms flapping and legs working hard to make it to the finish. Everyone had a smile the entire time.
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Goodwin goes for gold Fort St. James forward intensifies Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Carla Goodwin 18, of Fort St. James, is a power storm of blocks and hits. It’s no wonder she was selected for Team BC and will play in the 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWG). “She plays with a lot of grit and a ton of intensity,” Christina Sharun said, Team BC coach. Carla plays right-wing forward and was selected in April 2014 as one of 80 top players in the province to try out for Team BC. After a gruelling camp she proved her worth and was chosen as one of 20 players who will represent BC on the U18 women’s hockey team at the CWG in Prince George. “It was hard competing with all the other players because ev-
eryone was giving their 110 per cent. No one was taking a shift off,” Carla said. “But I’m so excited I made it and I get to play in front of my hometown crowd. It’s not something many people say they got to do, play for such a high caliber team in their home province that’s hosting the games.” Hockey has been Carla’s passion since the age of five when she first started playing with the Fort St. James Stars. She played on the co-ed team as the only girl until her second-year bantam. It’s then she joined the all-girls Prince George Cougar bantam team but still travelled back and forth so she could play on both. “She practised hitting with the boys and was probably one of the strongest hitters,” Angela Goodwin said, Carla’s mom.
“Then we started to drive to PG for her to play with the girls, sometimes four times a week. She still played in Fort St. James on the boys team so almost every night was hockey.” After two years playing in Fort St. James and PG, Carla decided to move to Kelowna and play for the Pursuit of Excellence hockey academy in hopes of obtaining a scholarship. She achieved her goal and was recently accepted to Lindenwood University in St. Louis Missory where she will start school this August - full hockey scholarship. “She is such a strong power forward. Blocks a lot of shots and has a lot of energy every time she goes out on the ice so we always know she will give a Continued on page 3
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NEWS Hydro works to repair outage BC hydro employees quickly reinstated hydro to 120 Fort St. James residents Tuesday, Feb. 10. who went without hydro for nearly three hours. The power went off at 5:26 pm and went back on at 7:45pm. The outage happened after a dump truck with a bucket snagged an overhead TELUS line and pulled down the line. It impacted the hydro line at the top of the same pole and caused the outage.
Goodwin goes for gold... Continued from page 2 positive contribution,� coach Sharun said. Carla has already felt the reward of being on a winning team bring home gold at provincials 2011-2012, silver at the National Sports Challenge 2013-2014, bronze at the National Sports Challenge 2012-2013 and bronze at the U16 Winter Games 2012. Her goal for the CWG is to see her team medal but just doing her best has always been a personal motto. “I was cut my first year trying out for Team BC. You never know what their looking for so I always try my hardest and never give up. Good work ethic and hard work is always your best shot [for anything],� Carla said. Now that her hard work has payed off, Carla will represent her province on Team BC Feb. 14 - 20. For full games schedule visit www.canadagames2015. ca.
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Police reports for Fort St. James A break-and-enter was reported on the Tachi reserve Feb. 13. The home owner came home to find a male walking away leaving the backyard of the residence. The home owner went inside to find he had indeed been broken into. He called police who were able to identify the male. He was located and arrested and has provided a statement admitting he broke into the home. The male has a history of smilier offences and is being held for court. Another Break-and-enter occurred on Feb. 2 at the Eugene Joseph School. A large amount of cash was taken out of the school
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safe that belonged to a number of different community organizations in Taslasin. It occurred overnight over the weekend. Power went off on the Saturday so it could have happened Saturday night or Sunday. The money was not known to be missing until a custodial worker came in for work on Monday morning. Since the pro went out on Saturday the cameras were not working and the school alarm was shut off. The perps busted into three separate offices, found some tools and used them to bust open the safe. There are a number of witnesses and
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Arrest made in 2013 murder in Fraser Lake Prince George Free Press The RCMP North district Major Crime Unit has arrested one man in connection with the 2013 death of a 21-year-old woman. Twenty-six year old Garrett Steven George has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in the death of Destiny Rae Tom. On Saturday March
23, 2013, at 5:25 a.m. the Fraser Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call in the Fort Fraser area where they found Des-
tiny Rae Tom deceased outside of a residence. Tom was a resident of the Nadleh First Nations reserve and the daughter of Andy and Vivian Tom. During a press conference on April 17, 2013, after her untimely death, Destiny’s mother said, “Destiny was a beautiful, caring, and loving person. She was a loving mother to our three-year-old grand-
daughter, Cassidy. Destiny loved life, loved people and had many family & friends that loved her. Her life was tragically taken far too soon.� This arrest comes as a result of a thorough investigation by North District Major Crime investigators who were determined to find out what happened to Destiny, stated Supt. Brendan Fitzpatrick the Opera-
tions officer for the BC RCMP’s Major Crime Unit. It was important for us to gather the necessary evidence to ensure the charges moved before the courts. These two individuals were known to each other and the public is not at risk. Since this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.
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Drugs, alcohol and mental health problems: which came first? By Dr. David Smith When mental health issues arise among teenagers, parents often wonder: Did alcohol or drugs cause this? Or did a pre-existing mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go hand-in-hand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condition also have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together it is called a “concurrent disorder” and it is particularly challenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental health condition and the substance use issue are similar and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; poverty and
neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances because he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms. They may feel using the substance helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For a time it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better. When self-medication is occurring, there is a greater risk of long-term dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by BC teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes, are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature versions of adult brains, they also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the risk. The older youth are when they started using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or to have injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more BC
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students are waiting to try alcohol and/or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey also found that 75 per cent of 16 to 18 years had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns. Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and positive self-esteem and attitudes. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK) researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug by age 15. More research on this link will be forthcoming, but we do know that stopping cannabis use is the first essential step to getting the psychosis and schizophrenia under control. If you suspect that drugs or alcohol may be a problem with your child and may be con-
tributing to a mental health problem, see your family doctor. The doctor may decide to refer you to the Child and Youth Mental Health Services in your community or to the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program at BC Children’s Hospital. Other resources include: the BC Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service at 1-800-663-1441. For more information about concurrent disorders see: mindcheck.ca, camh.ca; kelthymentalhealth.ca And talk to your children from early ages about the importance of avoiding the use of any substances to protect their brain health. Dr. Carol-Ann Saari, medical director of the BC Youth Concurrent Disorder Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital notes: “The longer youth can let their brains develop without exposure to drugs, the healthier their brains will be.” Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.
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Overview of Nechako Lakes riding and aboriginal relations 2014 - 2015 Interview with MLA John Rustad, minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation REBECCA WATSON Omineca Express
Vanderhoof — Last year brought good news and bad news for the Nechako Lakes riding. Thomson Creek Metals’ Mt. Milligan north of Fort St. James reached full production, a new power plant at West Fraser saw mill started operation in Fraser Lake, Babine Forest Products opened in Burns Lake which also saw the official opening of a newly rebuilt hospital. The downside to 2014 was the West Fraser saw mill closing in Houston, New Gold’s Blackwater project proposed for 120 km south of Vanderhoof was delayed and the suspension of Endako mine in Fraser Lake. “The continued transition in Houston and support for Fraser Lake are both at the top of the list in the riding,” MLA John Rustad said,who also mentioned Vanderhoof and Houston’s need of new water towers, projects Mr. Rustad will also focus on this year. “Fort St. James’ highway also needs a repaved surface in which I’m hoping to get approved and I also recognize Fort St. James’ need for a replacement hospital which I will also be pushing throughout 2015,” Mr. Rustad said. In Vanderhoof Mr. Rustad continues to advocate for a new training facility and pool. He is also trying to finalize community forests for Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake before year end. Fort St. James, Burns Lake and Houston already have community forests which have helped those communities tremendously, he said. “Typically a community forest would be relatively close to the community but with the impact from the mountain pine beetle
MLA John Rustad they may not be as close as some would like. But I’m hopeful to get [Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake] a community forest sometime this year,” Mr. Rustad said. As MLA for the Nechako Lakes riding, Mr. Rustad is also the minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation. His unique position working for the provincial and federal government has
allowed him to be a part of a landmark year (2014) for aboriginal relations. “We signed 30-40 new agreements between the province and First Nations. The [most momentous] being the supreme court decision for the Tsilhqot’in people. Known as ‘The William Case’ - the first case in Canada that granted aboriginal title to a track of crown land
based on the Canadian constitution. “It is that signing event that will shape future relations between the province and federal government and First Nations in BC,” Mr. Rustad said. “It took 25 years and $30 million for that case to get to the supreme court. The treate process is long but I would like to have conversations with First Nations on how we can excel that and gain longerterm reconciliation. 2015 will be about having that conversation.” There are 13 First Nations in the Nechako Lakes riding, 15 if you count overlap territories. The ministry has signed 19 economic and community development revenue sharing agreements in the province, 175 forest consultant revenue sharing agreements in the last four years and 25 clean energy revenue sharing agreements with independent power projects, a majority within the past year. Right now the ministry’s focus is LNG and pipeline benefit agreements. The ministry has announced signed agreements with eight First Nations in northern BC, eight of 20 that are
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on board in the north, Mr. Rustad said. “Some of the benefits are one time monies, some are full-time benefits, some are training and others are through our Environmental Stewardship Initiative which we hope will become a legacy for LNG. It’s the first of it’s kind in Canada,” Mr. Rustad said. “With this we went to First Nations and said ‘help us develop this’, not this is what were doing.” The hope through this LNG opportunity is to utilize it as a tool to have First Nations get more engaged economically and see benefits that are lasting. “We want to see change in the social economic conditions
we see on many reserves. They get money federally but the ESI is designed to get away from the government handouts and get First Nations engaged economically,” Mr. Rustad said, who explained 2015 will hopefully
see the completion of many more signed agreements. “2015 poses to be an important year to get final investment decisions on LNG and we may even see construction this year if not in 2016,” Mr. Rustad said.
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Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-5676744. *** ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES... will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome and training is provided. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231 *** FIREWEED CLOTHES DRIVE... The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. ***
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Northern Health named top employer in 2015 REBECCA WATSON Omineca Express
Northern Health provides can be used for a variety of courses such as paring needle or emerge training. “[Having those students] is a huge help with our workload and it’s amazing to see how it solidifies their skill set plus, the confidence it gives them going into their third or fourth year,” Ms. Floris said. Northern Health is further commended on their success at filling difficult-to-fill positions such as occupational therapists, rehabilitation aids and physiotherapists. The number of jobs that have been posted for 90 days or more went from 74 in 2012 to 60 in 2014. Kaley Hopps, a new Northern Health Submitted photo of Stuart Lake Hospital. physiotherapist in Vanderhoof, is a prime example of a tough posi- munity collectiveness close ties staff members tion filled. in supporting health- have with their commu“Northern Health care,” Ms. Hughes said. nity and that Northern is all about the com- “They recognize the Health facilities are not
just a place to work they are the heart and soul of the community, an anchor in the community.”
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ARTISAN Seasonal sivilculture employees make annual contributions to the Fort St. James Community Foundation through tree planting in the area. Their employer, Artisan Reforestation, encourages the out of town employees to leave a legacy in the communities they work in and Artisan matches their employee’s donations, dollar for dollar.
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Vanderhoof — Northern Health’s community engagement, training opportunities and recruitment success are just a few reasons they have been named one of British Columbia’s top employers of 2015. Northern Health was evaluated on eight criteria ranging from physical workplace and work atmosphere to training and skills development. Employers were compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. “It’s all the individual contributions that makes Northern Health so incredible,” April Hughes said, Health Services Administrator in Omineca region. “As Northern Health develops strategic plans, local staff and community members actually contribute to the development of those plans. The recent renovation [here at St. John Hospital] is a perfect example.” The eight-month $5 million renovation at the hospital in Vanderhoof impacted the laboratory, emergency department, BC ambulance access and admitting. Northern Health partnered with Ralph Roy from the Regional Hospital District, Vanderhoof’s mayor Gerry Thiessen, regional director Jerry Petersen, MLA John Rustad and St. John staff who all contributed to discussions on both finances and physical design. “Northern Health is an organization that collaborates with local communities and local staff incredibly well,” Ms. Hughes said, who has been in health care more than 30 years and in her current role since 2007. “They also offer incredible support for training opportunities.” Internal training is a big part of why Northern Health is able to keep and recruit health care professionals, by offering advancement in career development
so staff will remain in their community. “It improves the staffs skill level, competency, confidence and ability to deal with the variety of patients we are expected to service,” Heather Floris said, head nurse at St. John. Northern Health also partners with high schools and colleges to support continued education for students. Project Health, in partnership with School District No. 91, gave students from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Fraser Lake the rare opportunity to visit the hospital and experience handson learning. Nursing staff at St. John even organize annual high school bursaries. St. John hospital also employes four ESN students every summer and participates in perceptorships for LPN or RN students. The funding
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Passing the legacy on for future generations Long after the 2015 Canada Winter Games comes to a close, Northern Gateway will help keep its spirit alive. As the Official Legacy Partner of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, we’re proud to contribute sports funding that is supporting a more competitive North for future generations. Because when we invest in the people of the North, there’s no limit to what can be achieved.
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Recycling creates heated discussion at RDBN meeting Board of directors discussed expanding the region's recycling program FLAVIO NIENOW Black Press
During a committee of the whole meeting of the Regional District of BluckleyNechako (RDBN) on Feb. 12, 2015, the board of directors discussed expanding the recycling programs in the region for 2015. Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services for RDBN, prepared a report to the board of directors explaining how the extended program would work and how much it would cost. In essence, the proposed expanded recycling program would expand the range of materials accepted for recycling within the RDBN. The total RDBN recycling expenses for 2014 were estimated at $274,121. The new expanded recycling program would require $345,771, leaving a gap of $71,650. According to the report, there is currently insufficient funding available to implement an expanded recycling program if only the 2015 annual allocation values are utilized. In some areas of the RDBN such as Fraser Lake, there is insufficient funding available to pay for either the proposed expanded program or the ex-
isting program. In 2014, the RDBN reduced funding to recycling groups where Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC) recycling services have been established. Therefore, funding provided to recycling groups in Smithers and Fort St. James (where MMBC is providing services) has been reduced by 40 per cent. Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach said he thinks his town is being penalized for having a contract with MMBC. "RDBN distributed the money fairly based on assessments among these communities, and our community took a lot of risk to bid on this contract [with MMBC]. We have a very pro-active organization in our community and we should encourage other communities to sign with MMBC," he said. Bill Miller, Director of Electoral Area B for the RDBN, said MMBC is not available for everybody. "It's not true that all communities had access to that program," said Miller. "MMBC has limited capacity in what they will supply." Bachrach then asked, "How is the offer that MMBC made to other communities different than the one made to Smithers?" Vanherhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen said
he was offended by Bachrach's statement. "We have the same aspirations [for recycling] in our community," said Thiessen. "But MMBC made it virtually impossible for recycling to come to Vanderhoof. When we made them an offer, they refused it." Eileen Benedict, Director of Electoral Area E, said the RDBN needs to make sure that every community has a certain level of service. "I think everybody in the region is open to recycling; some people in our community have been taking their recyclables to Prince George; we just don't have the ability [to provide more services] because we [RDBN] have not allocated funds for small communities to do it." Janine Dougall's report said that if the board of directors wished to continue to fund existing recycling programs or expand the programs, the annual allocations to the various areas would need to be adjusted. The report suggested two options. Option one said, "In those areas where the annual allocation is sufficient to cover costs of the expanded program, the annual allocations would continue the same and the communities would continue to carry forward unused allocations to future years. In those areas where the annual
allocation is insufficient, the annual allocation would be increased to match the projected costs of the expanded recycling program." In essence, this option would provide sustainable funding for recycling programs, but would increase the overall recycling budget. Option two said, "The RDBN board would redistribute the overall recycling budget monies to match the costs of the proposed expanded recycling programs in each area of the RDBN where MMBC is not providing recycling services. Further, any 2015 unallocated budget monies would be placed into a general recycling budget line item for future use as directed by the board of directors." Burns Lake has the biggest amount of unused monies from previous years $242.990. Vanderhoof comes second with $65,813. If option two had been carried, Burns Lake's unused monies would have been transferred to the regional district. A motion to proceed with option two was defeated. Toward the end of the meeting, the board of directors directed staff to go back to the drawing board and come up with a third option that would reflect reality more accurately, using current assessment values.
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RECEIVING HOME WORKERS Nak’azdli is seeking individuals to be employed as supervisors/caretakers at the new Receiving Home at 6 Mile. Successful candidates will be expected to provide non judgmental support to families while residing in the Receiving Home. Employment will include full time, part time and on call. Priority will be given to couples applying for this position but will also accept individual applicants. The Home’s intention is to provide emergency placement for children who have been apprehended by MCFD, and for children/families that are waiting for the court process to be completed. DUTIES: Provide non judgmental support to families involved with Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) while in residence at the Receiving Home %wareness of community services, resources and systems Perform janitorial duties Prepare nutritional meals with families Maintain a safe environment for families in residence Model healthy lifestyle for families +ood communications and time management skills Maintain a daily log for shift change information sharing QUALIFICATIONS: Must have high school diploma or eUuivalent Must possess valid driver’s license/provide driver’s abstract First %id certi½cate Food Safe certi½cate ;HM-S Must provide criminal record check, prior contact check with MCFD Must possess good listening skills and be assertive when reUuired %bility to maintain healthy boundaries %bility to call the appropriate authorities when necessary Must be able to maintain strict standards of con½dentiality Must have understanding of the impacts of residential schools and colonization on %boriginal families Must have basic knowledge of MCFD policies and procedures Training will be provided. Please fax cover letter and resume to (250) 996-0129 or email to socialservices@nakazdli.ca.
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We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com NAK’AZDLI WHUT’EN P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Telephone (250) 996 – 7171 Fax (250) 996 – 8010
ROOTS WORKER Nak’azdli Social Development Department is seeking an individYal to ½ll the position oJ 6oots ;orker to [ork [ith oYr children that are in care oJ the 1inistr] or adopted oYt. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 6eceives reJerrals CondYcts ½le revie[s Compiles a list oJ all Nak’azdli children that have Feen removed Jrom the commYnit] CommYnicates [ith Nak’azdli SD Department, Jamilies, Joster parents, other proJessionals, 1CFD, %Foriginal %gencies and other interested persons Determines ancestral Jamilial association Completes genograms Organizes Famil] +roYp ConJerences, Child ;elJare Committee meetings or other Jorms oJ meetings to plan Jor the child(ren) ;ork [ith Nak’azdli children that are in care ensYring the preservation oJ cYltYral identi½cation, ties to his her Jamil] and maintain their connection to %Foriginal commYnit] and heritage QUALIFICATIONS: Class 5 driver’s license Provide Criminal 6ecord Check and Prior Contact Check [ith 1CFD /no[ledge oJ the Famil] 0a[ %ct and Child, Famil] and CommYnit] Service %ct (CFCS%) reUYired Social Services Program Certi½cate or Diploma +ood interpersonal, [ritten and commYnication skills /no[ledge oJ Carrier langYage cYltYre and healing initiatives %Filit] to maintain strict con½dentialit] %Filit] to [ork independentl] [ith little or no sYpervision Creativit] and innovation in planning, implementing programs training %Fle to [ork evenings and [eekends, perJorm other duties as needed Please Jax cover letter and resume to (250) 996 0129 or email to socialservices@nakazdli.ca.
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Two home grown FSJMHA players have won players of the week simultaneously in the SJHL Jan. 27 all the way from Fort St. James, BC!!  Jack Burgart and Matty Saharchuk both received awards for their excellent achievement and hard work.  The life long friends and ex teammates played on the same team growing up playing for the Fort St. James Stars. Center and left winger Matthew Saharchuk was a great choice to be named the Canalta Hotels Player of the Week for the Saskatchewan Junior A Hockey League.  Saharchuk led his team, the Battleford North Stars, to two wins in the three games played over the weekend, scoring in each game and coming away
with seven points.  Saharchuk scored twice against Humboldt, one being an overtime winner with only one second left!  This was Saharchuk's second overtime win this season for the Stars. Saharchuk, a native of Fort St. James, B.C. is in his first season with the North Stars and has settled in quite nicely with 16 goals and 20 assists in 43 games. Saharchuk leads the North Stars in goals, assists, points and is just one of two players to play in every game so far this season.  He spent last year with the Vernon Vipers and the previous season with the North Okanagan Knights. Jack Burgart, also a native of Fort St. James, BC, won a very well deserved Sasktel Goalie of the week for the
for league MVP.  He stopped 20-of-21 in a win over Yorkton on Monday and then 35of-36 in a victory over Melville on Friday.  Despite the Wings being a game under .500; Burgart is 16-12-and-2 with 4-shutouts. He’s fourth in the league with a 2.30-GAA and second in the league with a .931-SPCT.  Very exciting to watch!!
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Saskatchewan Junior A Hockey League with his team the Weyburn Red Wings, the same week as his Fort St  James minor hockey teammate Matty. Jack is in his second season with the Weyburn Red Wings and is taking a leading
role on the team.  He played prior to this in BC in the KIJHL for the Princeton Posse and in the BCJHL In Merritt for the Merritt Centennials. Jack is enjoying a banner season and could be in the running
Fatal crash in Fraser Lake A fatal crash in Fraser lake Feb 5. between a tuck commercial vehicle resulted in a 31-year-old man, TYLER DER of Prince Rupert, being pronounced deceased on scene. The female passen-
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ger escaped with no injuries and nobody else was injured from the crash. According to Fraser Lake police Tyler was traveling east bound and tried to pass another vehicle during
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