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Thomas leads speeches at national climate change event Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Quebec City— Jasmine Thomas of Sai’kuz First Nation opened speeches this weekend at what’s being called the largest climate change march in Canadian history. During the Act On Climate march Saturday, April 11 in Quebec City, Thomas, Tantoo Cardinal, actress and activitist, and Serge Otsi Simon, grand chief of Kanesatake Mohawk Council, shared opening remarks about the Save the Fraser declaration - a document signed by more than 130 indigenous nations from the arctic to the United States banning tar sands pipelines from crossing their territories. The three major proposed tar sands pipelines are Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan and Transcanada Energy East and Indigenous laws have declared these pipelines illegal, Thomas said. “During the Joint Review Panel recommendation last year there were over 4000 speakers that addressed the National Energy Board and only two people in over 4000 supported it, majority were in opposition. Canada is trying to move forward with the pipeline regardless of majority opposition, it’s not right,” she said. Continued on page 3

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WATER RISING: Ron Ephrom shows the near three-foot tall water markings on a fence near his home off Sandy Beach Road due to his property being flooded by Nechako waters in 2007.

Vanderhoof drops berm plans, too expensive Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The District of Vanderhoof has declined to participate in a flood mitigation program to build a berm west of Sandy Beach Road despite flooding concerns from landowners. “It’s too cost-prohibitive and we are extending the grant money back,” Evan

Parliament, District of Vanderhoof chief administrative officer, said. In 2007, an unpredicted flood carried nearly three feet of water from the Nechako River onto properties west of the river by Sandy Beach Road. A temporary dike was created so water didn’t start to flow into the downtown core. Although the runoff that year was particularly high, the urgency for a permanent flood mitigation plan was initiated.

In 2013, the federal and provincial governments committed $768,000, representing two-thirds of the $1.1 million needed to build a flood-mitigation berm near Sandy Beach Road. Although the District of Vanderhoof (DOV) was ready to commit the remaining $384,000, the deal meant the DOV would have to purchase the land the berm would cover stretching over four properties. Continued on page 2

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Express NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of April and May 2015 will be held as follows: April 20, 2015 School Board OfÀce, Vanderhoof, BC May 11, 2015 School Board OfÀce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

Continued from front... However, negotiations between the landowners, the DOV and the province fell apart after the province’s proposed alignment of the berm. “The only berm the province agreed to would have my home on the wrong side,” Ron Ephrom, one of the landowners said. Ephrom, the only landowner living on the land in question, said there is an alternative. “There’s a natural brim that could easily be improved on close to the river but the province wouldn’t allow it.” The DOV asked for an extension on the berm’s application deadline so they could negotiate a location but were unsuccessful in getting the extension approved. “We asked for the berm to be realigned and that was denied ... to build the berm we would have to start construction this spring/ summer but we didn’t even have the land yet. Since [the deadline] was not extended we didn’t have time, so we opted out of the program altogether,”

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Parliament said. The berm application can be submitted annually but concerns of landowners remain with the possible flooding expected for this spring. “We, as landowners, have invested in our property because we want to develop it into subdivisions. All we want is to protect our investment and the land value,” Ephrom said. The proposed alignment of the berm was signed off by Lyle Larsen, deputy inspector of dikes with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources, who said the idea is to prevent any further development in a high-risk flood area. “Vanderhoof is built in a low-lying floodplain and the Sandy Beach area is very low-lying. When water levels come up to near-bank flow, water infiltrates the ground. If the berm is placed too close to the river bank it will constrict the flow of the river,” he said. Larsen also said there is already development along the left and right sides of the river (Reid Drive and Riverview Drive) upstream of the four properties that are of concern. “Say the riverbanks get too developed on both sides for too long of a distance, that creates a problem. It restricts the flow and causes higher flood levels upstream. Vanderhoof also has the additional problem of porous ground. When water levels start rising you get the infiltration so it’s better not to develop in those areas and have a setback berm in place so you keep the floodplain area wide as possible,” he said. However, Larsen’s analysis of the situation doesn’t sit well with current property owners.

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Water mark: Ron Ephrom stands by a shed on his property which shows a watemark from the flood in 2007. “So why are we being told it’s a development property if we will never get to develop,” Ephrom said. Landowner Laure Hartwig-Clay moved to Prince George three years ago but still owns the 12-acre property adjacent to the Water View subdivision. She feels the District of Vanderhoof could have been more up front about their flood mitigation plans. “The property is absolutely gorgeous and when we bought in 2007 we planned to make it into a horse farm. We found out later on we couldn’t because the future plan for Vanderhoof was to subdivide it [for housing development]. So we invested a lot of money doing surveys and sorting through the steps to develop it but it seemed the DOV blocked us at every stage. The town knew about this potential berm they wanted two years ago and we weren’t contacted about

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it until the meeting in January 2015,” she said. During that meeting the DOV asked Hartwig-Clay is she would like to fully relinquish her land for the purpose of protecting the town. Without the property owners handing over their land it would likely cost the DOV more than $1 million to buy the properties outright. “They asked us to give all our land. Who can afford to do that? “We have $200,000 in property. We tried to work with them to help protect the town and still use our property but if they want to flood the whole thing they should compensate [us]. We were happy to give a piece of property for free but not the whole thing,” she said, adding she is still in support of flood mitigation. “The rest of us haven’t actually built on our property so we don’t have as much of a risk in a flood situation,

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unlike Ron [Ephrom] whose homestead is on the property ... there just has to be another option ... it all seems so extreme and unnecessary.” Parliament said they never asked for all their land to be donated, only a 10-metre statutory right-of-way so the DOV could build the berm. “Landowners can grant the DOV statutory right-of-way free of charge but they chose not to because it devalues their land and we respect that ... because we couldn’t get the 10-metre strips, the only other option was to buy the entire parcel and adding up all four would exceed a million dollars. That is why we opted out of the program, the cost of land would exceed the cost of the berm,” Parliament said, who added the DOV will continue to monitor the river to ensure, in the meantime, there is not a repeat of the 2007 flooding.

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BRIEFLY Thieving increases in Vanderhoof Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Police received reports of a break-andentry on April 3. An ATV was taken along with some tools from a shop on Jones Road separate from the residents house. It appears there was forced entry and while forensics attended the scene they are still investigating. There was another break-and-entry April 4. A person’s TV and firearms were stolen from their house, a value estimated at more than $5,000. Forensics teams attended the location and are still completing a follow-up.

BID Group appoints new executive Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Brian Fehr, chairman of the BID Group of Companies, appointed a new chief executive officer January 2, Alistair Cook. The BID Group of Companies is based out of Vanderhoof and Prince George. Alistair worked with Canadian Forest Products Ltd for 23 years prior to his appointment earlier this year with BID.

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Sai’kuz woman speaks at Act on Climate protest Continued from front... Police estimate more than 25,000 people came to the Act On Climate march in protest against the Enbridge Northern Gateway tar sands pipelines. The focus being to put pressure on the premiers of Canada who met in Quebec Monday to discuss climate change - talks leading up to United Nations climate negotiations in Paris scheduled for December 2015. In December 2010 First Nations from across BC and Alberta came together to show their solidarity in the fight against Enbridge. Right now there are seven First Nations in BC (Gitxaala, Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Nak’azdli, Nadleh Whut’en, Haida, Heiltsuk and Gitga’at) that are taking the issue to court. The Pull Together Campaign was created to raise funds for the legal challenges and has since raised $350,760 to support First Nations but more is needed, Thomas said. “Canada has to reduce their emissions by 2020 but we won’t be able to do that if we keep approving pipelines,” she said. For more information visit holdthewall.ca, pulltogether.ca and act-onclimate.ca.

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OPENER: Jasmine Thomas of Sai’kuz First Nation talks at the Act On Climate march Saturday, April 11 in Quebec City.

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GROUP: Tantoo Cardinal, Geraldine Flurer, Jasmine Thomas and Melina Laboucan-Massimo at the Act on Climate protest march April 11 in Quebec.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 22nd, 2015 7:00 pm NECHAKO VIEW ACTIVITY CENTER

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SPEECHES: Tantoo Cardinal talks at the Act On Climate march Saturday, April 11 in Quebec.

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Marine search re-opened for missing Fort Fraser man Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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Fort Fraser — The marine search for Robin Heathcliff, 50, was suspended Monday, April 6 but re-opened Friday, April 10 after SONAR became available to search teams. Nechako Valley Search and Rescue volunteers searched throughout the weekend using the technology to see in the water but as of Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. Heathcliff is still reported missing. RCMP and NVSAR said they began a search on April 5 after reports that Heathcliff had fallen off the Nautley River Bridge and into the river. Rescue groups and community members scoured the river and its murky waters for days, however, they were unable to locate Heathcliff. “We made 20 passes (throughout that area) and those are the ones I’m aware of. There were multiple searches from commu-

nity members and family so you can imagine how many eyes were on the river,” Chris Mushumanski, Nechako Valley Search and Rescue (NVSR) president said. “Even if we don’t find him today (Monday, April 13) the missing persons case will remain open.” Family members told the Omineca Express that they will remain on scene until Heathcliff is found. Members of the Nadleh Whut’en community and others have, and continue to, come to the family’s aid. “Anyone who has people who can come out and look we appreciate it,” Beverly Ketlo, Heathcliff’s sister said. The District of Vanderhoof provided a portable bathroom facility and picnic bench for the group at the Burrard Bridge. Some community members have started donating gas money, coffee and food to help with the search. The RCMP said foul play is not suspected and they will continue an air search by helicopter.

JET BOAT: Search teams glaze the Nautley River for any sign of Robin Heathcliff.

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SEARCHING: The Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team searched the water for Robin Heathcliff for many days but to no avail. They are seen here on the Nechako River Easter Sunday followed by a PEP helicopter in the background.

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VOLUNTEERS: The NVSAR team climbs in the boat to search the Nechako River

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WAITING: Family members of Robin Heathcliff wait by the Burrard Bridge for any sign of his body in the Nechako River.

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SEARCH AND RESCUE: An abulance stands nearby as NVSAR teams search the Nechako and Nautley Rivers.

Fraser Lake Wednesday, April 22, 4:30-8:00 p.m. Fraser Lake Recreational Complex 30 Carrier Crescent Contracting presentation: 4:45 p.m. Public presentation: 5:45 p.m. Vanderhoof Thursday, April 23, 4:30-8:00 p.m. Vanderhoof Elks Hall #473, 474 Victoria Street East Contracting presentation: 4:45 p.m. Public presentation: 5:45 p.m. If you are unable to attend but have questions or comments, please contact our project team by email (CoastalGasLink@TransCanada.com) or by phone at 1.855.633.2011 (toll-free). www.CoastalGasLink.com Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is proposing to construct and operate an approximately 670 kilometre natural gas pipeline from the Groundbirch area near Dawson Creek, B.C. to the proposed LNG Canada liqueﬁed natural gas export facility near Kitimat, B.C.

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Write The Editor c/o Omineca Express, Box 1007, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 l Fax 250-567-2070 l newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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Dear Editor, Our “green” trip-of-a-lifetime from home on Vancouver Island to Europe means keeping our carbon emissions low - which means burning less fossil fuels. So Margaret and I bought passenger train tickets to the east coast of North America, then cargo freighter tickets to the west coast of Europe - avoiding airplanes which churn out huge amounts of greenhouse gases. But our plan to go by VIA Rail was derailed by crashed and burning oil tanker cars in northern Ontario - an excessive response of the fossil fuel industry, I thought, just to annoy two carbon busters. Undaunted, we got a refund from VIA and bus tickets to Seattle - the greenest way to travel short of bicycling. From there we boarded an Amtrak train to Buffalo. And since all that inconvenience was cheaper than VIA, maybe we had the last laugh. Train travel provides space and time for conversing with fellow travellers. On train holidays throughout the US, we have discussed Buddhism with Vietnam war vets, capitalism with Amish, science with hillbillies, and - most dramatically - climate change with Texans. Oh my! Not to worry, Margaret kicks me in the shins if I get too boisterous. And I did get a tad agitated when an oil driller from the fracking area of North Dakota described his job with undiluted enthusiasm; but I listened quietly - no screaming or kicking - and heard him say that humans had sure made a mess of the earth to extract it’s resources. So he kinda glimpsed the problem - well, maybe he glimpsed my Green Party button. As for scenery, you have to admit that trains are closer to the ground than planes. It’s winter, March 16, and yet we saw flooding rivers in the Rockies, dry prairie grasslands in Montana, and a temperature of 22 C in Chicago - unusually early events, and a heads up on the climate change crisis. Train travel provides other unpleasant lessons for a climate change activist. Constant delays occur while we sit on sidings waiting for onrushing oil tanker cars. Rail Freight companies in the US and Canada own the tracks, so passenger trains routinely get sidetracked - literally. Oil tankers are rushing to both coasts, replacing oil pipelines that activists have stalled - or so we like to think - and too often they burn like giant black turds. We must be accountable for our own wastes; if we demand fossil fuels, the drilling and fracking and mining will continue. We need to lead our fumbling politicians. For example, BC’s Premier Clark fantasizes, for political reasons, that natural gas LNG terminals will contribute to a sustainable future. They will not. Fracked gas looks clean, but it’s as dirty as those blackened oil tankers on a track hurtling towards climatic disaster. You and I can be leaders by minimizing our use of fossil fuels in all aspects of our lives. So when we travel, Margaret and I use fuel efficient trains - crossing rivers in Minnesota devastated by bitumen from Alberta. Peter Nix, North Cowichan, BC, Cowichan Carbon Buster The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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Volunteers don’t get enough Dear Editor, Volunteers rock! Each year, National Volunteer Week commemorates the efforts of volunteers across the country who make our society a better place. This year, the theme of National Volunteer Week (April 12 - 18) is “Volunteers are part of the ripple effect.” The theme reminds us that many of the services and the progress we take for granted today are built on the efforts of generous volunteers in the past. The work that volunteers are doing today ripples throughout our communities and into the future. I especially want to acknowledge the past and ongoing work of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers. Thanks to their efforts, over 60% of people will now survive a cancer diagnosis – compared to less than 25% in the 1940’s. If you’re a volunteer, you make an enormous contribution and save lives – thank you. Nancy Shelford Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division

Mining has value at every stage Dear Editor, It is estimated that BC has the potential to develop 30 new mines in the coming years representing $30 billion in capital investment. If developed, these mines would be the direct result of decades of successful prospecting and exploration work. Although very few exploration projects ever reach the development stage, each one creates value along the way for British Columbians through community and regional economic development: i.e., jobs as well as goods and services purchased province-wide. Exploration also increases our geological knowledge of BC and lays the groundwork for future exploration. In a world that is increasingly results oriented, the tangible results from exploration projects can be seen in such recent mines as the New Afton gold mine, the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine, and most recently the Brucejack gold mine. Without exploration none of these mines would exist and we would all be the poorer for it, not the least of which the BC families who rely on these mines for their livelihoods. Justina Harris Coquitlam BC

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CN officials address safety concerns in Vanderhoof Flavio Nienow Black Press After the train derailment in Lac-Megantic, Q.C., that killed approximately 50 people on July 6, 2013, the rail industry has taken a closer look at their safety procedures. Although the incident in Quebec was not a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) incident, the company has taken several steps to improve safety. Representatives of CN provided an update on the latest safety features of the company to the board of directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on March 26, 2015. “We’ve invested heavily in technology that lets us see problems with our trains ahead of having an incident,” said Lee Nelson, Senior Dangerous Goods Officer for CN’s western region. Nelson explained that CN is run under a safety management system, which allows CN to ensure that the company has tools in place to identify deficiencies and even use them for their benefit. “This allows us to identify what the problems are, come up with a root cause analysis and take advantage of them [problems],” he said. “If it’s a technology issue, we can leverage that; if it’s a training issue, we could bolster our employees’ knowledge.” According to Nelson, many safety features are not visible to the general public. “As the trains run along, we have detectors that are measuring bearing temperatures on all cars,” he said. These detectors notify crew in the event of a warm bearing in the train, allowing crew to slow down the train or stop immediately. Historically, failed bearings have been a direct cause of derailments. “We have other scanners out there known as wild sites, which are wheel impact load detector

sites that we’ve put in place,” he added. These detectors find wheels that are not perfectly round, measuring the force applied by the wheels to that railway. The equipment is able to identify which wheels in the train have a defect. In addition, the company has added additional handbrakes in most locations. As a carrier, CN is under a common carrier obligation, which means that CN cannot refuse shipments of dangerous goods. So the company has been improving safety by incentivizing customers to use the “newer and safer cars,” in an effort to phase out as many of the older cars as possible. “If you ship with the newer and better cars we will give you a reduced rate,” explained Nelson. In order to be better prepared for an incident, CN had a closed meeting with first responders and RDBN representatives on March 25, 2015. During the meeting, CN covered in depth what the response would be in case of a rail accident in the region. Although CN has the duty to respond to an accident, if the incident takes place within a municipality, CN has to work with the municipality and its first responders. Nelson said all CN trains carrying dangerous goods have information available to the emergency responders including what’s in the containers, who shipped the product, where the product is going and the volume being carried. Should the crew not be able to get to the emergency responders, all this information is available digitally. Dangerous goods transported through Vanderhoof include gasoline, diesel fuel and propane. On July 30, 2014, a CN train derailed near Decker Lake Forest Products in Burns Lake due to a collision with a loaded logging truck. The crash and derailment saw the involvement of 22 intermodal cars and two locomotives, but not the entire train. There were no life threatening injuries but the driver of the logging truck was taken to the hospital.

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TRACKS: A train drives through Fraser Lake.

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Fraser Lake kid earns gold medals in Karate

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KARATE: Bryson Bisanz of the Fraser Lake Karate Club participated in the Kitimat Karate Tournament on April 11, 2015 successfully earning two gold medals: first place in kata forms competition, and first place in kumite point fighting competition. This was Brysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first tournament and he had a great time while proudly representing his karate organization, the International Shotokan Karate Federation of Canada, which has member clubs in Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof, as well as more than 20 other locations in BC. Bryson now looks forward to attending the next tournament coming up in Prince George on May 2 at CNC. Sent in by Richard Bisanz.

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Fort St. James â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It was a beautiful day in Hazelton BC when Randy Rawluk, 64, of Fort St. James got the surprise of his life. Rawluk and his brother-in-law Ray Sturney and wife Maureen Sargent decided to go for a nature walk. The trail they hiked wraps around the Skeena River just before the Four Mile bridge - a known well-used trail in Hazelton. Little did they know that on this particular day on that particular trail awaited a near-death surprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dog was up ahead on the trail and suddenly came running back full speed with a bear right on her butt. Ray let out a yell and I let out a yell which did take the focus off the dog..but now the bear was just a meter away from me and went on its hind legs. He slapped me with his claws and then bit me on my arm,â&#x20AC;? Rawluk said, as he rolled up his sleeve to reveal large claw and teeth marks. The three screamed louder, frighting the bear which then took off quickly,

Rawluk said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went from a predatory attack on Zoey to seeing us and becoming defensive. The one bite mark was pretty deep but the claw marks are the most painful because their big scratches. In Fort St. James I hike up Mount Pope about three days a week in the summer and this was still the closest encounter Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had with a bear,â&#x20AC;? Rawluk said. A trip to the hospital verified Rawluk did not sustain any permanent injuries or need any stitches. No person or dog was injured from the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have time to be scared, it happened so fast. When it was all over I had so much adrenaline,â&#x20AC;? Rawluk said. The next day a conservation officer questioned the group on where they saw the bear. After investigating the area, the conservationist found that the bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s den was directly underneath a popular spot on the trail which has now been closed Photo by Rebecca Watson until authorities figure out what to do, Rawluk said. CLAW MARKS: Randy Rawluk, 64, of Fort â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was an average size bear but looked big when he was chewing on my St. James shows battle wounds after an attack from a bear in Hazelton, BC. arm,â&#x20AC;? Rawluk joked.

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Vanderhoof youth centre provides safe place Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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YOUTH ORIENTED: Jeremy Derksen, 15, and Danny Deveau, 15, are seen playing pool at the Vanderhoof Youth Centre.

Plane hits moose at Fort St. James airport Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Fort St. James — On the morning of March 26 none could have foreseen the fatal collision between a Beach 1900 and a moose. The unsuspecting animal had run out of the bush and onto the run way at the Fort St. James airport just as a plane carrying possible Mt. Milligan investors was about to land. The Northern Thunderbird aircraft was in full reverse (slowing down) with no choice but to land, Svend Neilsen said, RCMP officer on scene. “The two pilots said they touched down and at the point the moose came up behind a snow bank it was too late to gun the engine again to go back up,” Neilsen said. The pilots told police the moose looked like it may have taken off but instead stopped right in the middle of the run way. The right side engine hit

with such force the engine became unseeded and all the propellers were broken off. Tom Schaff, part owner of Interior Helicopter, said he was in the hanger and herd the thump. “We ran out right away and found out quickly they had hit a moose.” Shannon Beddow, office manager at the FSJ airport said, “There’s never been anything happened like this here before.” Clean up crews, RCMP and Work Place BC were on scene shortly after the incident but passengers were not questioned by Police. “In fact by the time we got there the investors had already taken off to Mt. Milligan,” Neilsen said. The plane managed to stop about 100 meters past the point of contact with the moose. Noone was injured in the incident besides the moose who inevitably lost its life, and bowels, all over the run way.

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COLLISION: A Beach 1900 hit a moose, damage shown here on the plane that stopped 100 metres down the runway from point of contact.

The Vanderhoof Youth Centre in partnership with the College of New Caledonia has given youth in Vanderhoof a place to feel safe and grow, Annerose Georgeson, youth support worker said. “It provides youth a safe place to be after school and you’d be surprised the amount of kids in Vanderhoof who go hungry or need help finding a place to live,” she said. The youth centre is located on HWY 27 east of Burrard Rd and is open every day from 3-6 p.m. Support workers are available to help with school work or referrals for jobs, housing or mental health issues to name a few. “We even do cooking on Thursdays and art sometimes,” Georgeson said. “Not to mention the free WIFI and pool table.” Work BC posts jobs each week on the job board and is available for students who need help with job searches and resume writing. “It’s all really directed at the youth, they decide what they need us for, they even decide what we do for the cooking,” Georgeson said. The centre is funded by the District of Vanderhoof, Province of BC, United Way, the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and CNC. For more information on the Vanderhoof Youth Centre visit the centre or call 250567-4879.

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Exciting times for local musician Ferris keeps free mandolin as part of Morgan Gilet endorsment

HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

Dylan Ferris is currently three weeks away from graduating from the Selkirk College Contemporary Music progam in Nelson BC and the past few months have been pretty busy and exciting for the young multiinstrumentalist and singer/songwriter. Last November he was approached by Morgan Gilet of MG Mandolins in Brittany, France asking

if he would consider endorsing his hand crafted “Candy” mandolin. Morgan had been watching Dylan’s Youtube videos and was impressed by his musical talent. All Dylan had to do was try out the instrument and if he liked it he only needed to put up a few videos, give a shout out to the company and he could keep the mandolin. If he didn’t like it he just had to send

it back. Turns out the mandolin is beautifully made, uniquely shaped and sounds wonderful. You can see and hear this instrument on several videos Dylan has put on Youtube. In February, he entered into a long term relationship with D’Addario Canada, mostly known for manufacturing instrument strings. They are very involved in the mentoring, promotion

Hand Washing But I already know how to wash my hands. Right? You can’t always avoid touching shared objects, gloves don’t work great with pens or cell phones, or let’s face it, no one will use gloves in the summer to open doors, it just not practical. When we talk about limiting the ability of germs to spread, the biggest way any germ spreads not becoming a contaminant yourself, not spreading or getting them on your hands. Because germs can get into our bodies via our mouths, eyes and nose, it’s important to avoid touching your face, our hands come into contact with the dirtiest things in the world, biggest being money. This is where the use of cards is easy, you are usually the only one touching them, and they can be cleaned and wiped down every so often to limit them carrying germs, if you must use cash, then be mindful of where you store it, loose change in a purse or glove box can contaminate other surfaces, have a designated are for money and it would be beneficial to wipe your hands down after handling it as to avoid spreading any potential contaminants. Washing your hands is a good way to practice safe hygiene at home, school or work. It can also reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular hand washing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Stay tuned next week for more hand washing tips and tricks. Something else to keep in mind. Now isn’t the time to be shaking people’s hands , hugging or kissing, the time for the BOW is upon us. Rather than shake hands you can nod/ bow Japanese style and enjoy the various reactions you will receive, or simply explain you are sick or during the flu season, you don’t shake hands.

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and support of young aspiring musicians and, as a long time user of D’Addario strings, he is quite excited to be partnering with this company. They will supply him with strings for his instruments along with other “swag” and from time to time he will test new products out and provide feedback to the company. Local Nelson band, Andrew Parkhouse and the Magpies acquired Dylan as their lead guitar player last fall which has been keeping him busy along with his studies. He has been songwriting with the band and helped pen several songs on their recent EP release “Magpies”. They are currently booking spring and summer gigs hoping to play a few festivals in BC and Alberta. Sent in by Heather Ferris PICTURE: Dylan Ferris poses for a picture. The band he plays in is hoping to book some gigs for this summer throughout BC and Alberta.

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I SPY: A red breasted robin perched on a log in Fort St. James.

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

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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. *** 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! Come see our Winter Projects on display at the Library til April 29. Join us to work on your projects, through the month of April, each Wednesday, noon to 3:00 pm 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. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking

Canadian Geese on the Nechako River. Rebecca Watson photo

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 @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization

for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 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 250-996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** 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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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your imagination is running wild, and that can be a good thing. You are full of inspiration and fun ideas this week, which only makes you more charming.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week is a great time to put plans you have been keeping private in motion. Enjoy this exciting time and don’t hesitate to share your excitement with others.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a Ànancial windfall might be headed your way in the weeks to come. Allow yourself some time to splurge, but do your best to save some money as well.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your love of competition comes to the forefront this week. This competitive spirit may open new doors for you. Make the most of these opportunities.

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Employer Liaison Progressive Employment Services Limited has an opening for a half-time (20 hours per week) Employer Liaison to serve the Vanderhoof-Fraser Lake area. Based in the WorkBC Employment Service Centre in Vanderhoof, the ideal candidate will possess: t Experience working with employers, employment agencies, and First Nations Groups t Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills t A valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a dependable vehicle t Experience in employment program delivery, sales and marketing This position involves promoting the Employment Program of BC to eligible employers, networking with local agencies, and assisting unemployed job seekers to find work. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by fax or e mail by April 17, 2015 to: Robin Work, General Manager Progressive Employment Services Limited Fax: (250) 567-5784 robin@pesl.ca Thank you to all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This Employment Program of British Columbia is funded in whole or part by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming to visit!â&#x20AC;? Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following position.

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) 4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

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MECHANIC WANTED Small engine, outboard. Experience required, full time, excellent Wage beneďŹ ts. ShopRite Marine and Outdoor. est.1956. Port McNeill, BC. Resume to crosback@telus.net

The ideal candidate should have a high degree of troubleshooting experience and possess the ability to resolve hydraulic system faults. Experience in fabrication would be a definite asset. You will be able to demonstrate a superior technical background and have the desire to work in industrial maintenance. Ideally the successful candidate will bring 10 years of experience performing general Millwright duties, with a proven safety and health record. You must hold a valid drivers license and an Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright ticket. Shift work will be required. Currently the position is paid $41.51/hr, in addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee benefit program.

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A pre-employment medical is required. Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes in confidence to us by May 15, 2015: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. 1300 Ridley Island Road, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hrops@prgrain.bc.ca Applicants need only apply once. Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Front Office/ Sales Consultant The Omineca Express is looking for an office person to work in our busy front office. This person will be a take charge professional, will be able to work under pressure, deadlines and maintain our commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate is not afraid of a challenge, is an effective communicator and demonstrates strong organizational skills.

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Wages will commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates with office/sales experience. We offer an excellent benefits package. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 100 community, daily and urban weeklies located in BC, Alberta, Washington State and Hawaii. If you are customer driven, success oriented and seek to make a difference in one of the most beautiful areas in British Columbia. Please submit your resume and cover letter (marked confidential) by April 22 to the attention of: Pam Berger, Publisher Omineca Express PO Box 1007 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Email: publisher@ominecaexpress.com

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Motorcycles LADY DRIVEN 2009 883 Harley Davidson Sportster, SunGlo red. Detachable windshield, one up seat, saddle bags, heated apparel plug-in, excellent condition. 13,800 kms $6200.00 contact (250) 845-8036.

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SENIOR FOREST TECHNICIAN North Ridge Consulting Ltd. was established in 2000 as a Forestry Consulting Company operating in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Share in our growth and success Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work. While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people. Apollo Forest Products, a division of Sinclar Group Forest Products since 1969, is a major employer in the community of Fort St. James.

Payroll / Accounting Assistant (1 Year Term) We are currently seeking a Payroll/Accounting Assistant to join the Accounting department in a term position at our Apollo Forest Products operation commencing immediately. This position is for a 1-year term full-time, with an option of working reduced hours (between 30 to 40 hours per week). Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position will assist with month end and accounts receivable, review, code and record invoices, prepare cheque runs, perform reconciliations and process expense reports. This position will also provide relief coverage as required for payroll processing and accounting for payroll and beneďŹ ts in addition to other accounting related matters. The successful candidate will bring with them a depth of payroll and ďŹ nancial knowledge and experience, working with key stakeholders to advance continuous improvement of ďŹ nancial systems and processes. Hardworking and dependable, you embrace a team environment in which members count on each other to complete tasks independently and demonstrate accountability for their work. You have a positive attitude and are comfortable working under pressure to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience in manufacturing is an asset. Being part of Apollo means being part of a strong, committed team in a workplace which will engage you in challenging, stimulating and rewarding work. If you can contribute to a safe, healthy and respectful work environment where demands and priorities can frequently change, please forward your rĂŠsumĂŠ, in conďŹ dence, to: hr@sinclar.com Applications will be accepted until the positions are ďŹ lled. The initial review of applications will begin immediately. We thank all candidates for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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April is Cancer Awareness Month

April is the month to fight back! Wear a daffodil to show your support for Canadians living with cancer and let them know that no one has to face cancer alone.

affodil Month, held every April, is a national fundraising campaign of the Canadian Cancer Society. During the month, Society volunteers are involved with numerous activities to raise vital funds for the fight against cancer. Depending on location, activities include selling fresh daffodils; asking people to make a donation and wear a daffodil pin throughout the month to show their support for people living with cancer; and canvassing neighbourhoods for donations door to door. As part of its annual Daffodil Month activities the Canadian Cancer Society has designated April 27 as Daffodil Day. This is a special day when Canadians can show their support for those living with cancer and to remember those who have died. Funds raised throughout the month help the Canadian Cancer Society prevent cancer, fund research to outsmart cancer, empower, inform and support Canadians living with cancer and advocate for public policies to improve the health of Canadians. The Canadian Cancer Society is dedicated to the goal of controlling and eventually conquering cancer. Each year, the Canadian Cancer Society com-

Basic cancer research

asic research is the cornerstone of cancer research and usually takes place in a laboratory, where scientists seek to understand the disease at its deepest levels. Using sophisticated tools and technologies, scientists peer inside single cells, observing and describing complicated biochemical and genetic processes to answer our most fundamental questions about cancer: O How does the disease start? O How do tumours grow and spread to other parts of the body? O Can this growth be stopped? Research has already yielded many answers to such questions, and our understanding of cancer has never been greater than it is today. In fact, many of the milestones achieved in cancer research over the last 50 years have been thanks to basic research.

mits a percentage of the money we raise to support leading-edge cancer research. The Society allocates the money through a strict national review process that involves scientific experts and lay people, who are often cancer survivors. This process ensures that the money is directed only to excellent

cancer research across Canada. Some history In 1947, the former National Cancer Institute of Canada was formed through a joint initiative of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Department of National Health and Welfare. In the 1940s,

there was little knowledge of how to prevent cancer. There were no tools for early detection of cancer, and the only treatments available for cancer patients were surgery and a crude form of radiation therapy. During the more than 60 years that the former NCIC and Canadian Cancer Society worked in partnership, many of cancer’s mysteries have slowly been solved as research has led to increased knowledge about the disease. Since the beginning of this partnership, the Canadian Cancer Society has invested more than $1 billion to cancer research. This funding has contributed to a revolution in our understanding of cancer, which has set the stage for a new era in cancer detection, therapy and prevention. The challenge now is to continue to expand and

typically affects women in middleage or later in life, developing in the endometrial glands that line the inner wall of the uterine cavity. If the cancer is found and treated early, treatment is usually very successful.

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