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EGG HUNT: Amelia Kosie, 5, and Ella Gilbert, 6, show off their finds at W.L. McLeod’s school-wide Easter egg hunt.

School-wide Easter egg hunt Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Designated Easter bunnies scattered hundreds of chocolate eggs throughout W.L. McLeod elementary school Friday for the school’s annual school-wide hunt. Everywhere the eye could see, little tin foil wrapped chocolate eggs on book

shovels, pictures frames, toys, carts, stairs, railings and the floor were almost completely covered. Principal Libby Hart announced over the P.A. system students are to stay with their buddy and, with the sound of her go, a whoosh of kids emerged from their class rooms. A Tsunami of eager children flooded the library, hallways and common room areas in search of all the hidden eggs.

Many kids were lucky enough to find a large egg which contained a piece of paper that coordinates to a prize such as longer computer time or a special lunch with Libby. “This is definitely the most eggs we’ve ever had,” Wanda Nemethy said, teacher. All the kids got chocolate, all of them smiling.

John Alderliesten, president of the Nechako Valley Historical Society (NVHS), has decided not to officially resign until he gets some answers. “The carpets getting lifted and things are being swept under it,” Alderliesten said. “There are some things that need to be clarified before my official resignation will be submitted to the society.” The move follows a March 24 NVHS meeting when Alderliesten and two other board members announced their resignation. Treasurer Gene Mitran and director-at-large Bradley Smith each submitted written resignations to Jessi Wilson, vice president of the NVHS, who stepped into the role as acting president. However, Alderliesten did not submit a written resignation which makes the matter a little complicated, Smith said. “At the meeting Gene and I were certain but John hadn’t made up his mind. When dealing with the resignation of an executive position, resignation needs to be done in writing and the president has to accept it. Since John hasn’t actually resigned, Jessi is not the president so technically our resignations are still in limbo,” Smith said. Alderliesten said his reason for resigning was because the District of Vanderhoof (DOV) plans to cut funding for 2015 by 50 per cent causing uncertainties for the upcoming season. He claims in 2014 the society got a fraction of what they expected which forced the group to use up reserves and ultimately led to the Vanderhoof museum site being closed last year. Continued on page 2

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Continued from front “It’s just too frustrating with summer coming up and no certainty of income or action from the DOV. It’s time to let someone else do it,” Alderliesten said. “Volunteerism is out of fashion and to get people to do anything these days is tough. Some positions just need to be hired.” The DOV has until now been the sole source of funding for the NVHS. Alderliesten admits he’s done no fundraising throughout his year-and-a-half reign. NVHS liaison and DOV councillor Ken Young, said the NVHS has previously been given more than most groups but because of funding cuts the council can no longer fund them any more than any other community group. “We don’t ever fund societies 100 per cent but we’ve historically funded the chamber and historic society [more than others] to run their base costs. We’re also chasing grants to have a curator and students working there [this summer]…we just never got on the same page with them on planning. I think the volunteers worked really hard… and we want to continue to work with them in making the site successful because we believe in the museum and know it’s importance to the community.” Although he still plans to resign, Alderliesten now questions Wilson’s agenda and said some things need to be clarified before he officially steps down. “I want to wait because I question the installation of a new board as some of the proposed new board members are not even members,” he said. “At the meeting she had everything ready to go and I know it’s not just her…you can’t just make a board overnight.” Wilson has since started working with community groups and the District of Vanderhoof on moving forward, to just get past all of this, she said. “This will be a complete fresh start. I want the museum opened up this year because having it closed affects our businesses and our tourism negatively. I have many Photo by Rebecca Watson connections to various community groups and together we will work to make the museum site shine like the CLOSED: The Vanderhoof Museum site was left un-opened last jewel it is.” summer.

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MenShed moved to new space Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The MenShed will no longer be at the Museum site and will be moved to the Burrard market. The proposed buildings for behind the museum’s Royal Bank

will be addressed at a later date once a board for the NVHS has been established. There will be a public meeting with the NVHS in the near future. New hours for the MenShed will be reported as made available.

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Council submission deadline moved Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Vanderhoof residents will now need to submit agenda items to council one day earlier. At the last meeting, council adopted a new procedures bylaw - which governs how council meetings run. The only amendment made was the submission deadline for agenda items being moved from Thursday at noon to Wednesday at noon. Council also discussed changing the time of council meetings from 5:30 to 6:00, but the idea was thrown out due to majority of council agreeing 5:30 was best. “It would just be a waste of time for people to sit around waiting for council,” councillor Brian Frenkel said at the meeting. Darren Carpenter, Ken Young and John Murphy showed no disregard either way. Councillor Steve Little was the only one oppose to keeping the time at 5:30 and changing the deadline for submissions to Wednesday. Since 2006 the procedures bylaw has seen four amendments which were amalgamated together with the adoption of this latest bylaw. In 2006 council changed the meeting time from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. and was changed again in 2011 to 5:30 p.m. The public questions portion of the agenda was also added to the bylaw in 2011 and in 2013 electronic meetings was added which allow council members to attend the meeting over telephone under certain conditions. To review the entire bylaw No. 1145, 2015, visit http://www.vanderhoof.ca/District.html.

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BRIEFLY Senior bus trip Seniors Connected will host a free bus trip to Prince George Thursday April 23. It will be an all-day event. For more information or to register call 250567-8587.

Library spring break April 2 at 1:30 p.m. the library will have a showing of nickelodeon’s The Penguins of Madagascar. April 8 at 10:30 11:30 a.m. will be lego play. April 9 at 1:30 p.m the library will have a showing of the newest Annie movie. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult and guests can feel free to bring snacks.

Fraser Lake running program Fraser Lake will have a free 10-week safe running program starting April 15. The group will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. at Lakeview Bible Chapel parking lot. Strollers and everyone welcome. Wear comfy clothes and good running shoes. For more information contact Amber Carter, recreation director, at 250-699-6257 or 250699-1065.

Public speaking group Free toastmasters group every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the College of New Caledonia. All are welcome to join and work on the fear of public speaking.

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Sinkut bike trail vision raises questions Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Members of Rip’N The North mountain bike club held an information session March 18 about their idea to install a triple bike trail on Sinkut Mountain. “This is probably about a year or two ahead of ourselves but we wanted to introduce the idea to let people know what were thinking,” Jason Barr, club member, said at the meeting. Similar to Boer Mountain in Burns Lake, the group would like to build 20 km of trail to International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) standards over an area stretching 455 hectares - a cross country trail, a mountain trail and a down hill trail. “We want to develop Sinkut for all levels of riders and maybe even put up a gazebo… and benches at scenic spots so people can enjoy the view,” Barr said. The bike club also expressed interest in becoming a larger part of the Northern Mountain Bike Tourism Strategy. A regional initiative targeting the growth of bike trails to help boost the economy and bring tourists to northern communities. For example, Burns Lake has developed their bike trails through the strategy over the past ten years. They started with only a few members and now they have more than 200, Barr said. “I go to Burns Lake every year and I see just as many couples and families as I do single riders. It gets people back out into nature, it will protect the land from further development (logging, mining, pipelines)…. and it brings funds to the town targeting people driving through,” Barr said. One community member brought to attention the fact there is already an illegal trail on the mountain that was installed without permission. Barr reiterated that Rip’N The North did not put that trail in and wants to develop the current trail into three legal ones. Chris Mosher, district recreation officer with the ministry of forests, said every community has

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BIKE INFO MEETING: Jason Barr, member of Rip’N The North bike club in Vanderhoof, answers the public’s questions at an information session held March 18 on an idea the group has to build a triple trail system on Sinkut mountain. a trail that was built without authorization. “The procedure is the same to make it a legal trail.. but from what I’ve seen of some of the structures that are already there some will need to come down,” he said. Mosher also brought up that installing trails would not make the site a park, it would actually be put under recreation status and would not stop other groups from possibly acquiring room for their interests. Sai’kuz First Nation lands and resource manager, Jackie Thomas, was off put by the whole idea since Sinkut mountain is used as a place for

First Nation women to do vision quests. “Sinkut mountain is a women’s mountain…every traditional territory has one and that’s the one for Sai’kuz,” she said. There are already mineral exploration on the sides of the mountain along with the proposed Nulki hills wind farm in the works. If the bike trail idea was to proceed the plan would have to incorporate everyone cohesively, Mosher said. Anyone with ideas or needing further information can visit Rip’N The North bike club’s Facebook page.

Alleged hit-and-run leaves Vanderhoof powerless Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Nearly all of Vanderhoof was without power Monday, March 16 after a double circuit pole went down. According to BC Hydro, tire tracks gave evidence of a hit-and-run which could have caused the damage to the cross arms holding up two lines. Both a transmission line (65,000 volts) and a distribution line (25,000 volts) were disconnected from the grid. “The cross arms were broken and could not support the lines,” Bob Gammer, northern community relations manager said. “The circuits were tripped and [more than 5000] customers in Vanderhoof were out. We’re not certain but it does appear a vehicle hit the pole.” The power in Vanderhoof was off from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while BC Hydro workers fixed the broken cross arms - the pole itself still salvageable. “The outage would have been longer if we had to replace the pole,” Gammer said. The Vanderhoof RCMP could not confirm the allegations of the hit-andrun since they were not called out to the scene.

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POWER OUT: BC Hydro employees work to fix a broken hydro pole.

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Huge turnout for Tier 4 Bantam Championship Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

Fraser Lake- Cheering fans packed the bleachers at Fraser Lake’s arena March 15-18 lending good spirit to their home team during this year’s Tier 4 Bantam Championship tournament. Fraser Lake coach Craig LePoidevin said it was one of the biggest turn outs for a tournament in Fraser Lake. “The championships were so well supported by the community and Village,” LePoidevin said. “It was such a great five days of hockey.” Teams from Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Houston, Whistler, Revelstoke and Windermere Valley took to the ice in some exciting head-on games. Fraser Lake come up short their first three games where they lost to Burns Lake 7-4, to Windermere Valley 12-6 and Whistler 13-4. “The first three games were tough ones but once there was no pressure our kids played much better,” LePoidevin said about his team who tied Revelstoke 5-5 in their fourth game. For Fraser Lake’s fifth and final game, the crowds went absolutely wild waiving inflatable noise makers and banging on the stands. Kids from Fraser Lake Elementary were even brought down to support their home team wearing team

colours or jerseys. In the first period Houston got ahead by one but early in the second Fraser Lake tied it up. Not long after did Fraser Lake score again and pulled ahead by one, now in the lead. In the third period, Houston got a penalty shot but didn’t score on the 12-year-old pee-wee goalie Nick Stuart. Two other players on the Fraser Lake team were brought up from pee-wee to play in the tournament, Brayden Fitzgerald and Michele Ossi, who helped bring the bantam team to 12 players for the week. Houston tied the game with 1:58 minutes left in the third leaving the end result a tie knotted up at two. The final game of the tournament between Whistler and Windermere Valley went back and forth for an exciting finale to the weekend. Windermere Valley got in some sticky penalty troubles and the game ended 9-5 for Whistler. “If it wasn’t for all the penalties I think it would have been a closer game,” LePoidevin said. The fair play award was given to Revelstoke whose team went into the school to sign autographs for the kids and do some activities with the classes. BC ambulance paramedics were present but said there were no injuries except for a small broken wrist in the final game.

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BODY CHECK: Fraser Lake vs Houston in Fraser Lake’s final game of the tournament.

Sources of contamination Germs spread on surfaces most frequently they can survive anywhere from 2-8 hours with some experts believing that number can last up to 48 hours – think of the things you touch the most often as being the ones that are the most contaminated: door knobs, handles, the pen on a chain you might find at a business or bank, and some of the most contaminated surfaces are stair railings and the worst of them all… money. How about an illustrative example…. Imagine this… You are going shopping at your local store... and you see all the great produce, fruits and veggies … you look at one apple, another, pick up the zuchinni, pick up another pumpkin but it’s not right so you find another one.. all the while you’ve been touching the food… now remember you are not the only shopper… other people including those who grew it, transported it, put it out and looked through it have also touched it… not everyone wears gloves. Ok... that’s fine. Residues & pesticides aside... I imagine you would go home and wash that apple? Or peel it? Scrub it clean? Soak it in solution? Maybe not... now think about how many people touch money, stairwells, doorknobs, buttons at crosswalks, the shopping cart or basket you’re holding. I am sure you understand how far germs can spread. Now imagine how many people cough in their hands, go to the bathroom and don’t wash, pick their nose…. Ugh oh… is it sinking in yet? Its germapalooza everywhere we look! What can do? I always pretend that the last person who touched my food went to the bathroom and didn’t wash their hands… I make sure to clean things well and wash my hands when I get home before I touch anything in the house.

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FANS: Fraser Lake arena stands were packed for the 2015 Tier 4 Bantam Championship.

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Vanderhoof debuts Highway of Tears movie “It affects all of us, not just our women but men and families too.” Carrier Sekani chief Terry Teegee said. Rebecca Watson Omineca Express It’s been given the name Highway of Tears, a name many might know but not all understand. The term refers to a 724 kilometer stretch of highway in northern BC where 18 women have been reported missing since 1969, many of them aboriginal. A film director from Los Angeles, Matthew Smiley, learned of the topic after hearing the tragic story of Nicole Hoar’s disappearance, a young tree planter who went missing near Prince George. This subsequently led him to do a full documentary that was showcased at the Grand Reo Theatre in Vanderhoof Saturday, March, 21. His plan is to show the movie again in upcoming weeks for surrounding areas including Burns Lake and Fort St. James. The film profiles cases such as Maddison Scott of Vanderhoof, who remains missing, and Loren Leslie of Fort Fraser who was found dead in 2010. Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee is also featured in the film and spoke to the topic at the Vanderhoof screening. His seriousness was evident when talking about his cousin being one of the missing women. “My cousin went missing but I can’t even imagine what it would feel like if was my daughter and how Maddy Scott’s family must feel. This film is important to keep these stories in peoples minds. The more people talk about it the more chance we have of finding these women,” Chief Teegee said. Hitchhiking was highlighted in the film as one

of the major culprits of missing women. Chief Teegee mentioned Carrier Sekani Family Services is in the midst of advocating to bring more safe transportation to the area. “I also want to mention all the other people who have gone missing, men, women and families. In 1989 the Jack family went missing, parents and two young boys, and that’s still an unsolved case,” he said. The movie has now been shown all over Canada and Smiley plans to debut it in the United States, Europe and Australia. During the QandA period after the Vanderhoof screening, one community member brought up appropriation of funds and asked what the point of taking the film around the world was. Teegee said the public inquiry would help make recommendations and open up opportunity to get rid of misunderstandings. “The purpose of this film is to raise the difficult questions. We can’t just sit around and say everything is ok. Especially with hitchhiking season here we need to bump up the awareness,” Teegee said. Doug Leslie, Loren Leslie’s father, started the Loren Donn Leslie Foundation (LDLF) which does a variety of scholarships and awareness work. All proceeds from the Vanderhoof screening went to the LDLF. For more information on Highway of Tears documentary visit www.highwayoftearsfilm. com or for information on the LDLF visit www. ldlfoundation.com.

Shortest-lived chamber president steps down Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Former Chamber of Commerce president Brad Paulson has given up his position forcing vice president Joe Von Doellen to take his place. “Technically there will be no president until Octobers election but Von Doellen will play acting president until that time,” Paulson said. As one of the shortest-lived chamber presidents, Paulson’s reign ran for six months from October 2014 until March 2015. During that time he helped to set a strategic plan for the 2014-2015 fiscal year along with revitalizing policy and bylaws. “I enjoyed my time working with the businesses in the community and was glad to set some affective change for 2014-2015 fiscal year. I’ll be missing the community of Vanderhoof and thank everyone for their warm welcome in the 2 1/2 years I’ve been here and wish everyone the best,” Paulson said, who decided to step down after accepting a job offer in another town. Von Doellen already has plans to strengthen the relationship between the District of Vanderhoof and the Chamber of Commerce. “I want to make sure we are challenging them where we need to challenge them and working with them where we need to work with them,” he said. “As a business in the community of Vanderhoof I feel it’s an obligation for every business to be part of the chamber and to help strengthen the business community.” Although Von Doellen represents the Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op, he said sitting on the board he now represents the entire business

community and the decisions he makes will not be made just on behalf of the Vanderhoof Co-op but will be made for what’s best for the Vanderhoof community as a whole.

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DOCUMENTARY: Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee, Doug Leslie and Matthew Smiley stand out front the Grand Reo Theatre at the Vanderhoof screening of Highway of Tears Saturday March 21.

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Championship fever The bid to host the Bantam Tier 4 hockey championships began in September. Who really thought a small town like Fraser Lake would win the right to host such a prestigious event? We got news in October that yes, we did win that right. How did that happen? That is when championship fever really began. It started with a core group of the most dedicated group of people I have ever had the honour of working with. Meetings once, twice, three times a month to start endless planning hours and finally we were ready to propose our plan to the public, to the business owners and to the community at large. Every person on our team working hours upon hours, working to their strengths, working for the common belief we could make this town, our town, our hockey arena and our young hockey athletes proud. The support was undeniable and humbling. The Village crew, the business owners, West Fraser and their ability to produce banners and support us monetarily. The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, the moms and dads, ambulance attendants, elementary school staff and students, RCMP, the figure skating club, Ron Chmelyks Infotech and the expertise of Autumn Services. Even regular citizens trying to mind their own business were sucked into the feverish planning and executing of the big event. Finally, the day of the banquet arrives. Six teams who have earned the right to compete at this level began arriving in our town. Their parents, siblings, big buses and big dreams. Still the support continues to pour in. There were volunteers manning raffle tables, working the time box, serving the athletes at the banquet, driving team coaches out to Birch Bay after important game jerseys were forgotten just before a game and full cheering squads of children showing up with banners to cheer on the teams far from home needing to feel welcomed. The hawks nest food and hospitality and Gill Kopy photography came to help set up and be helpful. Endako Mines providing accommodations for our officials to feel comfortable and looked after. Every detail was looked at, every person pouring their heart and sole into this event. When the first puck was dropped a collective sigh of relief was expelled. And when Angela Herron sang the national anthem a collective tear was shed. Breathtaking!! Athletes nutritional needs were taken care of by Super Value. Their hydration by Technopure water. It seemed whatever a business or person could offer to support they did. I haven’t even mentioned a quarter of the people and businesses that made this possible. Revelstoke earned the Fair Play trophy for impeccable behaviour of its athletes, parents and coaches both on and off the ice. Close games were had so many times throughout the championships I cannot count, as the teams whittled away at the top two

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spots. Zion had sponsorship information that looked professional and accurate. Although I did forget to put Diana Stuart and Epicure. But in a pinch the programmer dropped everything to make that wrong right and in the end, what was important to Diana. That the donation was not lost and that it went to the kids. Fraser Lake fans came out in droves. Cheering even when we were not winning, being proud of the heart our kids played with and the neversay-die attitude. The Hawks took a page out of Gord Friesens play book for that attitude after watching him be presented with not only the silver but the gold officiating whistle by Bob Storey, the BC hockey supervisor of officials. The Championship game came down to Windermere Valley Rockies and the Whistler Winter Hawks. In the end, Whistler came out winning the Banner and the gold medal.

If I could have, I’d have liked to give every athlete a gold medal. So finally, the last team leaves, the banners are taken down, the cheering has stopped but my heart is full. I know, that Fraser Lake filled those young athletes memory banks full of positive lasting memories and friendships. Windermere, Whistler, Revelstoke, Houston, Burns Lake and Fraser Lake competed at ice level for a banner but forged a friendship and memories which will last longer than Fraser Lake ice. A big thank you to everyone, but especially to the planning committee and to the bantam athletes and to their parents. You know what you did, the time commitment, the dedication, the love you poured into this event and into our athletes. Till next time. Donya Nicol, chair of the committee, Fraser Lake

Fraser Lake VS Houston at the Tier 4 Bantam Championship

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Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts Piano Results First Class Honours: Olive Roberge Penelope Roberge Aiden Gulbranson Ella Davis Emma Wiebe, Julia Wick First Class Honours with Distinction: Hadassah Thiessen Rachel Lamprecht Julian Lamprecht Justin Gulbranson Hargina Birdi Honours: Jonathan Ruiter Heidi Campbell Kalleigh Paige Macy James-Schneider Susan Harman Minna Jones First Class Honours: Dietrich Pelzer Muloki Arnold Jaidee Randall-Swett Capri James-Schneider Bridian James-Schneider Derek Penner Bailey Vahi

Patrick Vahi Jeremy Pagdin (2 songs -- x2) Simon Wiever Rachel Pagdin (2 songs -- x2) Miranda Giesbrecht Josiah Thiessen Annessa Penner, Jonathon Ruiter (duet) Kiya Giesbrecht Andrea Hartwig (2 songs, -- x2) Rena Daniel Trinity Dean Abigail Yoder Wendy Schultz Emma Wiebe Connor Ebert Rena Daniels Paige Loewen First Class Honours with Distinction: Matthew Lenartowicz Deziree Teichroeb Lucas Lenartowicz Bryce Giesbrecht Jeremy Pagdin Rebekah Wiens Sarah Thiessen Maria Schmidt Justin Gulbranson Connor Ebert Charis Schlamp

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PIANO PLAYER: Deziree Teichroeb on piano at the Nechako Valley festival of Performing Arts concert, playing A Happy Secret by Lynn Olsen.

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PIANO AWARDS: L-R: Charis Schlamp, Intermediate Adjudicator’s Choice Award and Comox Valley Summer Music Camp Scholarship winner; Gina Birdi, Senior Adjudicator’s Choice Award and Intermediate Provincials Competitor for Classical Piano; Justin Gulbranson, Best Overall Piano Award; Jeremy Pagdin, Junior Adjudicator’s Choice award. Ella Davis, Dr. Leanne Regehr, Emma Wiebe and Julia Wick. Photo by Rebecca Watson

PIANO: Justin Gulbranson won best overall in Piano and is seen here during his performance of Dream Journey by C. Donkin at the Nechako Valley Performing Arts Festival concert.

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Nechako Valley Performing Arts Festival concert awards PIANO:

VOICE: Provincial Intermediate Classical Voice Competitor: Sarah Ebert

Provincial Piano Competitor: Hargina Birdi Best Overall Piano Solo: Justin Gulbranson

Provincial Intermediate Classical Voice Observers: Jessica Hartwig Emma Wiebe

Best Overall Piano Ensemble: Maria Schmidt with Julia Wick

Provincial Senior Classical Voice Competitor: Paige Marriot

Adjudicator’s Choice: Junior: Jeremy Pagdin Intermediate: Charis Schlamp Senior: Hargina Birdi

Best Overall for Voice: Sarah Ebert Junior Adjudicator’s Choice: Skylar Fitzpatrick

Senior Adjudicator’s Choice: Paige Marriot Best Overall Ensemble: Vanderhoof Children’s Choir Junior Adjudicator’s Choice: Clara Gill Intermediate Adjudicator’s Choice: Gabrielle Fitzpatrick SCHOLARSHIP: Comox Valley Youth Music Centre for Classical Piano, $585, Charis Schlamp

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CHOIR: Vanderhoof Children’s Choir won Adjudicator’s choice award for Choral Ensemble.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Northside Christian School student display’s his photography project at the art and photography show March 26.

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ART: Emily Friesen, Gr 11 and Kaeli Buekert, Gr 9, showcase their works of art at the Northside Christian School art and photography show March 26.

Northside Christian School students displayed their finished art and photography projects March 26, applauded for their creativity and hard work. “I am really impressed, they were such an engaged group and it shows through their work,” Emily Fisher, course facilitator said. “The kids had a lot of fun with it.” Using their own cameras each student in the photography course learned how to use the camera while acknowledging various elements of design when taking pictures. The kids made large displays of their best work for the show. Kaeli Buekert, Gr 9, enjoyed going outside everyday to take pictures. “Even when it’s cloudy we learned to take cool pictures with a not so interesting background and make it look interesting,” she said. Another Gr 9 student Mathias

Froese enjoyed taking photos up close. “I think it looks neat because you don’t usually look at things that close. It’s cool to see things how we don’t usually see them,” he said. For Austin Dueck, Gr 9, the class was fun since we got to experiment, he said. “I learned to do things I never knew how to before like using the speed to make things blurred,” he said. A similar liking to Jeffrey Neufeld, Gr 9, who found it interesting to use the shutter speed to adapt to the lighting outside. Some art students also displayed their watercolour paintings at the show. Emily Friesen, Gr 11 said she learned how to do shading. “I didn’t even know what water colours were before but now I can use them to blend everything and it’s neat how it all comes together,” she said.

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FUN: A regional basketball fun day took place March 26 at W.L. McLeod, Nechako Valley Secondary and Evelyn Dickson Elementary. Shown here is McKenna Blattner, 10 and Marissa Hall, 10 from Sinkutview and Kaille Kusler, 11, and Kade Lybbert, 9, from EDS.

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Vanderhoof Chamber of commerce 2015 Business Excellence Awards Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Nominated businesses and citizens filled the Village Inn Saturday as chamber president Joe Von Doellen announced the winners of the 2015 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. It was the first time in eight years the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce has done the awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event gives the community a chance to thank some of the people and businesses in Vanderhoof. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s these people and businesses that make Vanderhoof a great place to live,â&#x20AC;? Von Doellen said at the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had quality nominees all the way through and congratulations to all who were nominated and awarded.â&#x20AC;? Junior citizen of the year had one nominee and went to Gordon Barefoot junior. It is presented to a student 21-and-under from Vanderhoof who has shown leadership in the community in academic, arts, sports, or civic activities. Community booster of the year nominees were NeighbourLink and the Elks organization. This award is given to an individual or group that gives freely time and energy to enhance and support the area of Vanderhoof. NeighbourLink took home the win. The Elks were the only ones nominated for Volunteer of the year and took home the

award. This award goes to volunteers who have gone above and beyond to contribute to the development of the community of Vanderhoof by giving time to a number of organizations, groups or disciplines. River Rock hair shop and Vanderhoof Registered Massage Therapy were nominated for Home Based Business of the year. Vanderhoof Registered Massage therapy took home the award, which is handed out to a well-run home based business that provides expertise in their field, is involved in the community and stands behind their product or service. Citizen of the year had two nominees, Dan Carberry and Dave Funk, Mr. Funk took home the award. This award is given to an area resident who demonstrates excellence in community service and who has substantially enhanced the well-being of others. New Business of the year nominees were Badgers Better Half and the Daily Perk Coffee House and Bistro. Linda Varley accepted the award on behalf of the Daily Perk. The criteria for this category was to be in business for one year. Business of the year had four nominees. Badgers Movies and Games, CIBC, Fountain Tire and Northern Home Craft. The winners, Beau Jackson and Shay Bulmer accepted on behalf of Northern Home Craft. This award is handed to a well-run home based business that provides expertise in their field, is involved in the community and stands behind their product or service.

WINNER: Dave Funk, winner of the Citizen of the Year award., shakes the hand of Spencer Siemens, Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce manager.

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AWARDS: Linda Varley accepts New Business of the Year from chamber manager Spencer Siemens, on behalf of the Daily Perk Coffee House and Bistro. Beau Jackson and Shay Bulmer accept the Business of the Year award from chamber manager Spencer Siemens for their business Northern Home Craft.

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BASKETBALL: A regional Basketball fun day took place in Vanderhoof March 26 and included kids from throughout the Nechako Lakes. Seen here are Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School kids playing against Fort St. James’ David Hoy.

RDBN to change its budgeting process Flavio Nienow Black Press During a regular meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on March 26, 2015, the board of directors carried a motion to make some changes in its budgeting process. One of these changes includes the creation of a finance committee that would provide guidance to the board of directors during the budgeting process. The committee would have the purpose of helping the board of directors understand how their decisions affect the budget and the overall tax rates. According to the 2015 budget – which received final approval on March 26, 2015 - taxation on region-wide services increased by 15.5 per cent, and taxation on regional rural services increased by 22.4 per cent. Some directors have pointed out that the increase in taxation came as a surprise to them, and realized the need to have a different approach to the budgeting process to avoid unexpected surprises. “We had people in our last meeting [March 12, 2015] that even after something passed our agenda three times, they were still surprised to see it,” said Mark Fisher, Director of Electoral Area A. “There are obviously some improvements that we need to make in our budgeting process, said Taylor Bachrach,” Smithers Mayor. “We don’t have an angle on this thing [the budget]; we need to make sure that we’re following the ball and that we’re making conscientious decisions along the way.” Although the budget is discussed in different meetings, the RDBN does not hold meetings specifically to discuss the budget. The board of directors agreed that there should be separate meetings to discuss the budget. Fisher said that the more the board discusses the budget, the better it will be for constituents.“If we have to go through things twice, so be it,” he said. “Maybe we should go through it [the budget] even more.” Details of the new budgeting process are still not defined. The board of directors asked RDBN staff to create a report outlining “the new and improved budgeting process” for the next RDBN meeting.

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EGG HUNT: Kids at W.L. McLeod rush into common areas for the annual school-wide easter egg hunt.

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SPRING BREAK FOR KIDS...The Penguins of Madagascar movie April 2 @ 1:30pm. Lego Play April 8 @ 10:30-11:30am. Annie the movie April 9 @ 1:30pm. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring snacks to the movies. All at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** WIGGLES AND GIGGLES...a fun casual program for preschool children ages 3 and up. Incorporates music and movement with stories and games. Thursdays 10:30-11:15am, March 26, April 2, April 9. Drop in to the Vhf Library and join in the fun! *** IDIDALAP4CANCER... is set to go on June 19/15 ............. start getting your teams ready for another fabulous fundraiser!! *** NEW! THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday (except Stat holidays) 6:307:30pm at the NVSS Library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Volunteers will be available to help beginners. Our first date is April 13th, 2015. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail.com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for chess club and/ or tournament. *** 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. *** 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! Online registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** 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. *** 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. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250640-0218 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. *** 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.

SEUSSICAL: Students at W.L. McLeod performed a Dr. Suess collaboration musical last week, which proved to be a funtastical treat. 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 midJune. 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. Phone 250-567-8587. For more information contact 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 Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon 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, 250 567-9705. *** 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 250996-1702, 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 @ 5674828. ***

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 5675254. *** 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 250996-1702 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 250-699-7763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET 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 - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** 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 12pm - 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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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is an 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our mine site team:

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Huckleberry Mines is seeking an assayer. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, this position is responsible for the analysis of samples from the mill and pit using atomic absorption, a spectrophotometer and Leco analyzer. Methods to be trained on include acid digestion with an AA Ĺľnish on low grade pulps and a wide range of ABA analytical methods. The successful applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary focus will be on ABA testing which is done on a daily basis due to requirements of our current mining plan. The Assayer will also be required to be well versed in the bucking duties in order to provide coverage for the bucker. The successful candidate will hold a BC Assayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CertiĹľcate or a diploma in analytical chemistry or, a minimum of Ĺľve year assay experience and computer experience with Microsoft Excel and Access. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must. QA/QC knowledge and supervisory experience will be considered an asset. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work, and the schedule for this position is either 7 x 7 (seven days on, seven days off) or 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneĹľts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4XDOLĹľHG DSSOLFDQWV FDQ VXEPLW WKHLU UHVXPHV LQ FRQĹľGHQFH WR +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 'HSDUWPHQW +XFNOHEHUU\ 0LQHV /WG 3 2 %R[ +RXVWRQ % & 9 - = )D[ (PDLO +5#+XFNOHEHUU\PLQHV FRP

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(Service Truck Position, Burns Lake)

Want to work out of a good quality service truck, with some shop work? The successful candidate will be a leader in safety and efficiency and will be able work in difficult situations with an upbeat attitude.

The Society is looking for an individual with the following Ć&#x2039;ualiÄŽcaĆ&#x;onsÍ&#x2014; Íť ,Ĺ˝Ć?Ć&#x2030;Ĺ?Ä?e Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;e Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; eÇ&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;eĆ&#x152;Ĺ?eĹśÄ?e Íť Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;eĆ&#x152;Ĺ?eĹśÄ?e Ä?Ĺ˝Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x161;Ĺ?ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;ĆľĹŻĆ&#x161; Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ˝ĹŻĆľĹśĆ&#x161;eeĆ&#x152;Ć? The successful candidate will displayÍ&#x2014; Íť WĆ&#x152;Ĺ˝Ç&#x20AC;eĹś ĹŻeÄ&#x201A;Ä&#x161;eĆ&#x152;Ć?hĹ?Ć&#x2030; Ć?ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Íť /ĹśĹ?Ć&#x;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x;Ç&#x20AC;e Íť ^Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝ĹśĹ? Ä?Ĺ˝ĹľĹľĆľĹśĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x;Ĺ˝Ĺś Ć?ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Íť Ä?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹ Ä?Ĺ˝Ć&#x161;h Ĺ?ĹśÄ&#x161;eĆ&#x2030;eĹśÄ&#x161;eĹśĆ&#x161;ĹŻÇ&#x2021; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ĺ?Ĺś Ä&#x201A; Ć&#x161;eÄ&#x201A;Ĺľ eĹśÇ&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝ĹśĹľeĹśĆ&#x161;

Year around work available in the Burns Lake Area!

Starting wage $38.00/hr. 50 hrs per week and possibly more. Benefits package available! Contact Stephan Posselt email: stephan@tahtsa.ca Phone: 778-669-1010

WĆ&#x152;eÄ¨eĆ&#x152;eĹśÄ?e Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?e Ĺ?Ĺ?Ç&#x20AC;eĹś Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ĺ?ĹśÄ&#x161;Ĺ?Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ä&#x161;ĆľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĆ? Ć&#x152;eĆ?Ĺ?Ä&#x161;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ĺ?Ĺś Ć&#x161;he sÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161;eĆ&#x152;hĹ˝Ĺ˝Ä¨ Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;eÄ&#x201A; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ć&#x161;hĹ˝Ć?e Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć?Ć?eĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć?Ć&#x161;Í˛ Ć?eÄ?Ĺ˝ĹśÄ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; hĹ˝Ć?Ć&#x2030;Ĺ?Ä?e Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;e Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ?Í&#x2DC; Please send resuĹľe and cover leĆŠer in conÄŽdence toÍ&#x2014; Vanderhoof Hospice Society P.O. Box 1704, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society is seeking a

SUPERVISOR, GROUNDS & FACILITY MAINTENANCE This is a part-time position from October 1 - April 30, and a full-time position from May 1 - September 30. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: t Ground Maintenance: maintain exhibition grounds in wellkept condition year-round, including lawn mowing, road upkeep, arena grounds maintenance, snow clearing, and other related duties. t Building Maintenance: maintain main arena: clean lobby, bathrooms, bleachers, office, stairways, mezzanine; pressure-wash buildings, bleachers, stalls as needed; carry out building repair, minor carpentry and routine maintenance on all structures; and other related duties. t Equipment Maintenance: maintain (clean, repair and/or service) all equipment in sound working condition; keep equipment and supply storage areas neat, clean and organized; and related duties. The successful candidate will: t Have knowledge of and experience in grounds maintenance t Be able to use hand tools, including electronic equipment, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, trucks, quads, bobcat, tractor, etc. t Be able to perform a variety of â&#x20AC;&#x153;handymanâ&#x20AC;? (maintenance and repair) services t Be able to train and supervise others in the work, including the operation and safe use of equipment t Be self-directed and able to work alone for periods of time t Have physical health and ability to carry out manual labour Remuneration: October 1 - April 30: 15 hours/week @$20.00 per hour May 1 - September 30: 40 hours/week @ $20.00 per hour To apply please send resume, with three references, to: Board of Directors Nechako Valley Exhibition Society PO Box 863 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or email to: nves@nvesociety.com All applications must be received by midnight, April 15, 2015.

EXPEDITER

The successful candidate will report to the Purchasing Agent and provide support to the buyers to ensure the on time delivery of contracts, services and goods. Responsibilities will include: Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC; Ĺ&#x2DC;

Preparation of service agreement and contracts Manage contract manifests Expedite purchase orders Create purchase orders and ensure the timely return of equipment sent off site for repair Assist accounts payable with invoicing problems Re-order stock inventory items as required Manage freight bills Vacation relief for the buyer and inventory analyst

Applicants require a minimum two years of experience in expediting, procurement or related Ĺľelds. :orking knowledge of *uardian, :ord, and Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent organizational, planning, and computer skills are required as is an attention to detail. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work, and the schedule for this position is 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneĹľts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. :e thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4XDOLĹľHG DSSOLFDQWV FDQ VXEPLW WKHLU UHVXPHV LQ FRQĹľGHQFH WR +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 'HSDUWPHQW +XFNOHEHUU\ 0LQHV /WG 3 2 %R[ +RXVWRQ % & 9 - = )D[ (PDLO +5#+XFNOHEHUU\PLQHV FRP

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The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society is seeking a part time

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Specific duties include, but are not limited to: t Maintain arena office: keep it clean, stocked with required office supplies, and ready for use t Maintain up to date register of NVES membership and collect membership dues t Rent horse stalls and arena facilities in accordance with NVES policy t Maintain filing system t Provide support in preparation for and during the Nechako Valley Exhibition from May to August The successful candidate will: t Have basic knowledge of and experience in office procedures and practices, including filing systems, record keeping, issuing receipts, cash handling t Be self-directed and able to work alone for periods of time t Be able to communicate effectively and interact with the public, NVES members and other staff in a professional and courteous manner t Have demonstrated computer skills t Have completed Grade 12 t Possess valid driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; licence and access to a reliable vehicle Remuneration: 10 hours/week @$15.00 per hour To apply please send resume, with three references, to: Board of Directors Nechako Valley Exhibition Society PO Box 863 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or email to: nves@nvesociety.com All applications must be received by midnight, April 15, 2015.

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