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CLEAN UP: Mary Greene and Jerica Young-Greene are caught getting into the clean-up spirit during the Vanderhoof Community Cleanup Saturday, April 18.

Tidying up the town Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Bottles, bags, cans and gum, picking up garbage proved lots of fun, at the seventh annual Vanderhoof Community Cleanup. Residents gathered at Riverside Park the morning of April 18 as volunteers handed out gloves, garbage bags and

free t-shirts. The Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative event cleanses the town each year and uses the day to raise awareness of recycling, Vince Terstappen, sustainability coordinator said. “It’s hard to believe its the seventh year already. It makes quite a difference in the community from before and after although, this year seems to have less litter which is great. The kids might feel bad if they don’t fill up their bag but its a good thing,” Terstappen joked. “It’s a great result to have

people littering less and the cleanup is just a bonus. The NWRI looks after the recycling bins at the Vanderhoof waste transfer station and in the past couple years have organized a few small film screenings of waste related movies. They work with the Food Network on green events and on helping community groups make their events green by using local food and having little waste as possible. Continued on page 2

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Continued from front “We try to raise awareness of waste reduction options around whether it’s plastic recycling at the waste transfer station or cardboard recycling in behind the Coop. We just try to make sure people are using the bins and not the landfill,” Terstappen said. More than 200 people came out in support of this year’s cleanup, some being part of a team or family. Stacey Stewart’s family was sent out to pick garbage by Evelyn Dickson Elementary. They moved to Vanderhoof from Houston last year and she said the upgrade of community is fantastic. “Vanderhoof is so great, they do things like this... it’s a really nice way to spend the day with family. Your doing something that benefits everyone in the community as a little way of giving back,” she said. The day was sponsored in part by the District of Vanderhoof who provided a free barbecue afterward and Tim Hortons who donated all the coffee, gloves, and T-shirts. “This truly shows pride in our community and if you don’t have pride all the other things you value will slip away. The fact so many people showed up today shows a constant desire and sense of wellbeing in our Photo by Rebecca Watson community,” Mayor Gerry Thiessen said at the event. COMMUNITY CLEAN UP: Lindsey McCully and Maya Sullivan show their enthusiasm at the Vanderhoof Community Cleanup.

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FAMILY FUN: Kristen and David Churchill with daughters Brooklyn and Emma at the Vanderhoof Community Cleanup.

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BRIEFLY Town hall meeting There is a speacial meeting of council Wednesday April 22 at 7 p.m. at NVSS small auditorium. For more information contact the District of Vanderhoof at 250-567-4711.

Library spring-time fun Storytime Spring Session Stories & Interactive Rhymes. Ages 3 and up Thursdays, May 7 – June 11 10:30 – 11:00 am Parents are welcome to stay. Rhymes & Songs Spring Session Early Steps towards literacy and a love of books! Ages 0-35 months. Tuesdays, May 5 – June 9 10:30 – 11:15 am A snack is provided.

New hikers club in Vanderhoof Vanderhoof has a new hikers club called Vanderhoof Eco Hikers. For more information on the club contact Linda Scott at lscott@ sd91.bc.ca

Masters running club in Vanderhoof Vanderhoof Masters Running Club - MRC Starts at NVSS front Doors on Tuesdays at 5:50pm to 7pm Rain, snow, hail, and sun we are always on the run. Contact Brian Nemethy 250-567-5324

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NKDF donates to Vanderhoof groups Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The Nechako Kitamaat Development Fund Society board met in Vanderhoof March 18 and approved funding for six new projects in Burns Lake and Vanderhoof. The Nechako Valley Sporting Association was awarded $35,000 to go toward the purchase of LED lights and wiring materials to upgrade the ski trail lighting. Nechako Valley Search and Rescue will take away $61,678 toward renovations of their new Search and Rescue training facility that are expected to start in the next couple weeks. “The generous funding from NKDF will allow NVSAR to renovate the existing building, improve it’s energy use and create a training space, office and equipment storage all in one place. This will significantly improve our response times and training opportunities and allow us to continue to bring in new members. This is very exciting for our team and we sincerely thank NKDF for their generous contribution,” Chris Mushumanski, president of NVSAR said. Sai’kuz First Nation will get $40,000 to go toward building a park that will commemorate survivors and their families of those who attend Indian Residential Schools. The project has been in the works for a few years but the First Nation still needs more funding from other sources, Sai’kuz Chief Stanley Thomas said. “Theres big development happening in the territory in regards to pipelines so were wait-

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RENOVATIONS: The Nechako Valley Search and Rescue is presented with a cheque from NKDF to go toward renovations of their training facility which should be underway within the next couple weeks. Left to Right- Gerry Thiessen, Kevin Moutray, Chris Mushumanski- president of NVSAR, Wayne Salewski chair of NKDF, Wes Buller, Sadie Knelsen Ed Vander Hoek and Jerry Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre Petersen of Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. is pleased to present… … ing on other funders. It’s important companies come forward to help with the cost and were trying to make the park to commemorate the memories and for our children to have a safe place to play,” Thomas said. Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association was granted $125,000 toward construction of 10 kilometres of new

$15,000 to renovate the church. The total year-todate amount approved across the NKDF investment area is now $531,005. For more information visit www. nkdf.org.

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Integris Credit Union celebrates 65 years in Vanderhoof Rebecca Watson Omineca Express It was 65 years on Friday Integris Credit Union came to Vanderhoof. “We were established out of a real need for people having difficulty getting financing. We were just people sitting around a kitchen table 65 years ago putting money in a shoebox to lend, and that’s how we got started,” LeRoy Vossler, chair of this year’s board said. “We’re focused on giving back to the community. Our social cooperate responsibility is high on our list of mandates and our community and social wealth is as important to us as our financial wealth.” Free hot dogs, cotton candy, and a photo booth catered to customers to help celebrate the commemorative day. In partnership with the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre, Integris gave $500 to the group in exchange for some helpers to greet guests at the main entrance. Anna-Christin Vines, branch ambassador, extended a big thank you to all the banks members and staff and community members for supporting the Credit Union. “The first office was underneath some stairs with a desk and cash box. Today is significant because it signifies where we come from and where we are now. It shows we’re here to support our community and we’re definitely here to stay,” she said.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: The Integris team poses for a photo April 17 to celebrate the banks presence in Vanderhoof for 65 years.

Important Notice to Resource Road Users A province wide, safety-oriented project is underway to standardize two-way radio communications on forest service roads and some resource roads. This project includes standardized signage, new dedicated resource road radio channels and standardized call procedures. The Fort St. James and Vanderhoof Districts (Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District), along with other districts in the Southern and Northern Interior, will begin implementing new resource road radio channels commencing on June 1, 2015. Districts on the Coast and in the Cariboo have already transitioned or are currently transitioning. Forest industry workers and other road users using mobile radios must have their radios reprogrammed to incorporate the new resource road channels.

Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk Gord Woodward Submitted It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to promote brain health. “What is good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Leanne Jones, regional support and education coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for the North Interior & Skeena. Better control and detection for hypertension and diabetes, as well as measures to encourage

It is recommended that road users retain current radio frequencies until they are sure they are no longer required. New signs posted on local resource roads indicate which radio channel to use and the calling interval, with drivers required to indicate their direction of travel and their vehicle type. Drivers using mobile radios must call according to the posted channels and call protocols. All road users are reminded that forest service roads are not radio-controlled, but radio-assisted. All users should drive safely and according to road and weather conditions. It is strongly recommended that all resource road users exercise additional caution during this transition period. Local resource road safety committees have worked together to implement these changes. More information (including radio communications protocols, radio channels, maps and standardized signs) is available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hth/engineering/Road_Radio_Project.htm If you have questions about this project, please contact the Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District, Vanderhoof oﬃce at 1 250-567-6363, Fort St James oﬃce at 1 250-996-5200 (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), the website above, or Industry Canada at 1 800 667-3780.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF A weekly feature highlighting meetings/proposals, events important to Vanderhoof residents.

District of Vanderhoof The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise that the Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the municipality during the weeks of April 14th through to May 1st. During this time, residents may experience discoloured water and should allow the cold water to run until clear before use.

smoking cessation and to reduce cardiovascular risk, have the potential to reduce the risk of dementia. Currently 747,000 Canadians -- including many in Vanderhoof -- are affected by the brain disorder, and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years. “While there is no clear-cut way to prevent dementia, you can take steps to lower the chances of developing the disease,” Jones says. It starts with knowing your personal risk. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and depression can increase the risk. “Healthy lifestyle choices are good for your heart, as well as your brain,” she adds. Residents should choose a diet low in fat, incorporate exercise into daily routines, challenge their brains, be socially active, and protect their heads. Another important step: talking to your doctor about your personal risk or if you have concerns about dementia. “There is a difference between normal aging and dementia.” The society is doing its part by offering a variety of programs and services for local residents. A support and information group, for example, serves as a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease. It helps create support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia. “The group is there for people who want to inform themselves with current information that will help improve quality of life with the disease. It’s a safe environment where you can learn, laugh, and help each other through mutual understanding.” For more information on the Vanderhoof group contact Leanne Jones at 250-564-7533 (toll-free 1-866-564-7533) or ljones@alzheimerbc.org, and visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

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BREAKFAST PROGRAM: Orica representatives serve breakfast at Fraser Lake Elementary after donating $2,000 to the school for kids to enjoy free daily breakfast.

Orica Canada donation furthers Fraser Lake school Healthy Breakfast Initiative We all know how important it is for children to have a healthy breakfast each morning; research shows that kids who eat breakfast are more likely to get additional fiber, calcium, and other important nutrients. They also tend to keep their weight under control, have lower blood cholesterol levels, fewer absences from school, and make fewer trips to the school nurse with stomach complaints related to hunger. Thanks to donations from the community and a $2,000 donation from Orica Canada, the Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School in Fraser Lake, British Columbia is providing a daily healthy breakfast, at no cost to any student in

need at the school. “Orica is proud to support the Fraser Lake Community, and we are happy to partner with the school to help provide the necessary morning fuel these kids need,” said Charles Major, Orica Country Manager Canada. Orica is the largest provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, and the global leader in the provision of ground support in mining and tunnelling. The company operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 12,500 people worldwide. Sent in by Jennifer Dunne

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PICKING IT UP: Rowan Johnson, 4, enjoys searching for garbage and helping to clean her neighbourhood.

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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Political money wasted Dermod Travis Children sing that “when you wish upon a star, it makes no difference who you are.” By adulthood, most of us have given up on that idea and a few – just to hedge their bets – donate to political parties rather than testing their luck on a star. And that’s what makes the annual financial reports from B.C.’s political parties so fascinating. They may still be pipedreams in the eyes of most, but that didn’t stop pipeline proponents from donating generously to the B.C. Liberal party with donations from Kinder Morgan ($4,500), TransCanada Pipelines ($5,600), Coastal GasLink Pipeline ($12,500) and Enbridge Northern Gateway ($13,450). In its debut on B.C.’s political donor chart, Woodfibre LNG started at $28,000 for the Liberals and $8,000 to the B.C. NDP, which almost seems like pocket change for owner Indonesian billionaire Sukanto Tanoto. Knowing that seeing things clearly should be a job requirement for an MLA, the B.C. Association of Optometrists donated $2,820 to the NDP and $13,300 to Liberals. In the “I gave at the office and that office and that office too” category, the Automotive Retailers Association gave $1,625 to the Liberals and the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. gave $80,977 (which is about what they’ve given to the NDP over the last ten years). New car dealers got in on the action as well, among them, Dueck on Marine ($8,200) and Northland Plymouth Chrysler ($5,000). As they say, you can never have enough insurance, which may explain why the Insurance Bureau of Canada donated $29,750 to the Liberals. The waste management industry stepped up, even though garbage – sorry waste – is a local government thing. Waste Management of Canada donated $1,500 to the Liberals, which seems paltry when you consider that BFI Canada had money to burn ($91,300) and Belkorp Environmental Services ($37,200). Bet it had something to do with that proposed $500 million incinerator in Metro Vancouver. Defying conventional wisdom that there’s no money in the newspaper business, the Alberta Newspaper Group donated $28,750 to the Liberals. Beancounters came through for the Liberals with donations from Ernst & Young ($19,050), Deloitte ($39,900) and KPMG ($40,950). The B.C. Chicken Marketing Board ($500), B.C. Fresh Vegetables ($1,500) and the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association ($2,400) also had the Liberals’ back. Not wanting to feel anymore neglected by the B.C. government than they already do, the forestry industry stepped up with some hefty donations to the Liberals, including: Canfor ($50,000), Western The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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Forest Products ($29,000), West Fraser Mills ($39,850) and Tolko ($18,150). Liquor stores upped their stake with the Liberals big-time. In 2013, liquor stores made seven donations to the Liberals totalling $24,500 and nine to the NDP ($10,750). Last year, 34 donations to the Liberals totalling $87,419 and two to the NDP ($1,500). You might almost think the B.C. government was reviewing its liquor policies. Duty free shops were also big on the Liberals donating $18,600, with Douglas Crossing Duty Free topping the list at $8,000. The BC Lions ($15,750) remain Liberal cheerleaders, which

is about $2,000 shy of what they paid B.C. Place Stadium in 2007 to play a regular season homegame, the only year where numbers are publicly available. The NDP weren’t required to return any donations that are prohibited under the act, but the Liberals had to return eleven, including $600 from Multi-Material B.C. and $2,000 from the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council. And the 2014 Award for Incredibly Bad Taste in Donations goes to Imperial Metals, owners of the Mount Polley mine. The spill may have been toxic, but Imperial’s cash wasn’t. The mining company donated $7,150 to the Liberals, including a $1,500

cheque in October and another for $250 in November. Those last two might have been better put to cleaning up the spill rather than currying political favour. Hey, here’s an idea: the Liberals could turn the money over to local efforts at coping with the spill’s aftermath. Just thinking out loud. Finally – for those trying hard not to keep track – the Liberals have raised $96.8 million since 2005, the NDP $40.2 million, the Green party $1.6 million and the BC Conservatives $1.5 million. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC. www.integritybc.ca

Keep CNC dental Dear Editor, Upon hearing about the decision to close the dental assisting and dental hygienist programs at CNC, I felt you should be aware of the impact such programs have had on our northern communities. I grew up in Prince George and still remember the excitement in the dental community when there was now a dental hygiene program available in the north. Twenty five years ago, I moved from Prince George to Fort St. John. At that time, I was the only privatepractice dental hygienist in the entire Peace Region. Over the years I have seen the numbers grow significantly to the point where most dental offices employ at least one, and many employ several dental hygienists. I strongly believe that the CNC program has played an important role in this as many of the CNC graduates stayed in the North. My role in the dental office often involved hiring staff (both DH and CDA), and being able to hire someone who grew up in the community is significant for employee retention. I can also comment on the quality of graduates from

the CNC program. We have seen a consistently high level of professionalism and knowledge from these graduates, and the CNC diploma has been the deciding factor on several occasions. I strongly feel the importance of keeping health care programs available to students in the North. This opens up many opportunities for students who may not be able to relocate great distances to obtain higher education. Health care in the North always struggles to recruit skilled professionals and to be eliminating one of our success stories seems to be ill advised. We need to support our rural and northern residents, and the ability to have higher learning available in the North is one of those very important support systems. This filters down to the health care in general as we retain those from the North at a much better rate than those from southern locales. Please strongly consider the impact that this decision will have on the health of our Northern communities. Tammy Gulevich, Fort St. John

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“Who knew stopping a pipeline could be so delicious” Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Denman Island Chocolate has announced they are donating half the proceeds of their special dark chocolate bar sales to the Pull Together campaign in support of BC First Nations and their fight against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline. “I feel First Nations have been doing all the hard work on this issue and are barring potentially the largest negative

impact of the pipeline. its not enough for me to say yah go, but to participate as a business owner since I have a much larger platform to make a statement like this,” Daniel Terry, president and co-founder of Denman Island Chocolate, said. The BC company partnered with the Sierra Club of BC and RAVEN for the project and plans to make upwards of 15 thousand Simply Dark Pull Together chocolate bars, or as many as people will buy, Terry said. The funds will go directly towards the legal defence

of Gitga’ata, Gitxaala, Haida, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Nadleh Whut’en and Nak’azdli First Nations to support their expensive legal battles with Enbridge. The bars are being sold online and in BC retail stores for a limited time. The chocolate campaign started at begging of April and will run through till the end of June. The Pull Together campaign has already raised more than $350,760 to date. For more information visit pulltogether.ca.

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PULL TOGETHER: Denman Island dark chocolate Pull Together bars will see half the proceeds go towards helping BC First Nations in their legal battle against Enbridge.

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NOTICE OF A MAINTENANCE POWER OUTAGE - FORT ST. JAMES, NAK’AZDLI AND TL’AZT’EN We will be making electrical system improvements in your area. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours. Where: All of Fort St James, Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en When: Sunday, April 26 Time:

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CLEAN FAMILY FUN: Greg, Angela and Elliott Tone seen at the Vanderhoof Community Cleanup April 18.

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Westline Ford wins national award Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

Westline Ford in Vanderhoof has proven its superiority again after wining a national award for the third time. The Vanderhoof-based Ford dealership was awarded the 2014 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ford of Canada’s highest dealership honour. It is presented annually to dealerships who demonstrate outstanding achievement in sales and customer satisfaction. The location also won the fixed-right-the-first-time award through the service department which comes directly from customers who when surveyed, indicated their vehicle was repaired correctly the first time. “Earning The President’s Award signifies our entire

staff’s dedication to delivering superior customer satisfaction day in and day out,” Harvey Derksen, Westline Ford manager said. “I couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most – our customers. They’re the reason we are able to accept this award. This is also the best staff we’ve ever had.” Kim Giesbrecht, sales woman at Westline, has worked for two other Ford dealerships but appreciates the familylike atmosphere in Vanderhoof. “When someone comes in we take care of them more than other dealerships would. If you have a car booked for service we will give you something to drive for the day. If someone’s looking at buying a vehicle they can take it for the night or weekend, it’s less formal than other dealer-

ships. We assist them in making the decision versus pushing them into it,” she said. The Vanderhoof location is the only northern BC dealer to win this year and serves people of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof. They are commended on supporting various community events and organizations in those areas such as Ducks Unlimited, 4-H, Vanderhoof Children’s Theater, the Vanderhoof Curling Club and endless minor sports. Employee Steve Little feels the biggest reason they stand out is because the staff care about their neighbours. “Harvey donates to community groups, [employee] Jeff Verduzco coaches wrestling and I’m a city councillor. Everyone here is involved in something in town and when we talk to customers it’s like talking to a friend,” he said.

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FORD: Kim Giesbrecht, Ruby Hoffert, Nicole Funk, Jen Koehmstedt, Jamie Hoffert, Steve Little, Deter Friesen, Kyle Giesbrecht, Chrissy Metcalf, Harvey Derksen- manager, Vicky Irvine, Justin Pausche, Jarid Hoffert and Steven Jenkins. Missing- Leanne Hewlett, Jeff Verduzco, Tammy Rempel, Steven Williams and Tom Derksen.

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Vanderhoof YMCA spring break madness Hard to believe that Spring Break is over already! With 89 kids joining us over the break, the YMCA was a very busy place over the holiday and we couldn’t be happier to have hosted a bustling building full of smiling, competitive and artistic kids eager to show off their talents. Week one was filled with Easter madness activities such as egg decorating, cookie making, creative colouring and gym time which made the Y a place the bunny was sure to find. Week two we ventured to get a bit more competitive, kids participated in an Amazing Race competition as well as Minute-To-WinIt challenges throughout the week. They were able to flex their competitive muscles while working as a team or individually and they did not disappoint! Huge congratulations to our winners: Amazing Race: 1st – Braedon Devauld & Carley Bremner 2nd – Mikayla Goodwin & McKenna Lowen 2nd – Pacey Brem-

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YMCA KIDS: L-R: Mikayla Goodwin, Pacey Bremner, Kinsley Beal, Matthew Elliot, Braiden Devauld, Julia Stampflee, Dyllan Beal, McKenna Loewen, Olivia Dunn, Connor Abercrombie ner & Dyllan Beal 3rd – Julia Larsen & Kinsley Beal 3rd – Max Fillipe & Maddie Beal Minute-To-Win-It: Champion: Braeson

Devauld The Y will be offering a summer filled with fun and exciting camp activities for your kids to participate in. Please keep your eyes peeled for more in-

formation and we look forward to seeing your kids put their skills to the test! Sent in by Kristin Webster, program coordinator for the Vanderhoof YMCA

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MAKING MANDALAS: Cathy Stott, Jeni Wigelsworth and Rebecca Pantella paint mandalas at the Martinisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Mandalas art event that raised upwards of $1,000 for the Nechako Valley Secondary Gr 9-12 students humanitarian trip to India. The group will work at an orphanage, do art with school children, serve food in the community centre and volunteer in an elephant santuary. A mandala art show at the Daily Perk will be on until Friday April 24.

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Ice Out Party at the arena

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CONCERT: Deadhorse Blues kickstarted the night - Kevin Moutray on lead guitar, Sean Zwick on vocals and Darrel Friesen on drums. The rest of the concert catered to blues, rock and roll and heavy metal fans with four local bands taking to the stage at the Vanderhoof arena Saturday April 18. Proceeds went toward the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Society.

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Volume of real estate sales slightly down across Nechako

Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Trade Show May 1-2 at the Vanderhoof arena.

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Flavio Nienow Burns Lake Lakes District News The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported 856 sales with a value of $213,161,426 through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in the first quarter of 2015. This compares with 1005 sales worth $248,635,086 to the end of March, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, there were 4023 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® compared to 3625 at this time last year. President David Black comments, “Although the volume of sales was down slightly across BCNREB area, in the first quarter of 2015, the

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regions more closely associated with the oil and gas industry, the Northeast and North Coast experienced a more significant drop, year over year. This can be attributed to the uncertainty with the long term effects of lower oil prices.” “Consumers must remember that overall, the economy of the northern half of the province is still strong and there are billions of dollars in potential developments which could benefit from lower oil costs and better availability of tradespeople. This coupled with historically low interest rates, affordable housing prices and increased inventory makes this a good time to consider making real estate in-

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vestments or buying a new home,” he added. In Burns Lake, 19 properties worth $1.5 million have changed hands since Jan. 1, 2015. For the same period in 2014, 15 properties worth $1.7 million changed hands. At the end of March 2015, there were 128 properties of all types available for sale through the MLS® in the Burns Lake area. For the same period in 2014, there were 124. In Smithers, Realtors® reported 55 sales with a value of $14.1 million to March 31, 2015. This compares to 65 sales with a value of $12.8 million for the same period in 2014. In addition to the 22 single family homes that sold, three parcels of vacant land,

14 homes on acreage and two manufactured homes on land changed hands this year. At the end of the first quarter of 2015 there were 245 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® in the Smithers area. In 2014, there were 213. In Vanderhoof, Realtors® reported 10 sales worth $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2015. This compares to 18 sales worth $3 million in the first quarter of 2014. At the end of March 2015, there were 125 properties available for purchase through the MLS® in the Vanderhoof area. At the end of March 2014, there were 105. In Fort St. James, there were 13 sales

worth $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2015. This compares to five sales worth $679,500 in the first quarter of 2014. As of March 31, 2015, there were 70 properties available on the MLS® in the area. As of March 31, 2014, there were 62. In Prince George, 244 properties of all types worth $61.5 million have changed hands in the first three months of 2015. In 2014, 250 properties of all types worth $62 million changed hands in the first three months. At the end of March 2015 there were 644 properties of all types available on the MLS® within the city limits. At the end of March 2014, there were 622.

Pharmacy loyalty points, tobacco sales targeted

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The regulatory body for B.C. pharmacists hasn’t given up on its agenda to ban pharmacies from handing out loyalty reward points on drug purchases, or to eventually ban cigarette sales. A ban imposed by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. was struck down in B.C. Supreme Court last summer, but an appeal filed by the college will be heard in December. The college argued loyalty points are a powerful lure for consumers that can alter their medication buying habits and potentially harm their health. It was fought in court by major supermarket chains. The judge in the trial ruled the ban on all loyalty incentives was “unreasonable” and concerns raised were “illogical.” College spokesman Mykle Ludvigsen wouldn’t comment on the grounds for appeal. One of the objections raised was that insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might continue to refill a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may

be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade. Tobacco sales by pharmacies are also in the crosshairs of the college. Ludvigsen said there is no specific timeline to impose such a ban but the college’s 2014 strategic plan calls for the board to pursue one. “We’re the only province that currently allows cigarettes to be sold in premises that contain a pharmacy,” he said. “It completely goes against the pharmacy as a health centre. To sell things we know kill you at the front of the store and to sell things that help you get better at the back of the store is a bit of a conflict.” Retail chains have warned they would challenge the college’s jurisdiction if it moves to impose a tobacco ban and would also sue the college and its directors for lost sales that would result if their stores can’t sell cigarettes. “The law does not take a positive view of activities which represent unwarranted restraint of trade,” says a letter to the college sent last fall by executives from London Drugs, Overwaitea Food Group, Safeway, Rexall, Sobey’s and Thrifty Foods.

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Eastern Stars count shoes for Safe Home Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The Omineca Safe Home received a cheque from the freemasonry-related group Eastern Stars (Omineca chapter) after members collected 50 cents for each pair of shoes they owned. “Each year the worthy grand matron does a special project and this year was the Shoe Challenge. We counted our pairs of shoes and paid 50 cents per pair. The Vanderhoof

chapter collected $310 from its 20 members which was then donated back into the community ,” Donelda Nelsen, matron of the Omineca chapter said, adding she paid $37 dollars. The groups mandate is to better ones self and do good works throughout the community. Eastern Star extends through Alberta and BC and the Omineca Chapter just celebrated their 61 anniversary. Any women with a Masonic affiliation can join the Easter Stars or, if they were a jobie or rainbow girl, Nelsen

said. “Usually the grand matron donates to cancer research but this year she chose the shoe challenge. Eastern star is the biggest contributor to cancer [research] in Canada,” Nelsen said. The group also collects cancelled stamps that are sold to make dressings for cancer patients. Audrey Cooper, office manager at the OSH said, “We’re looking at renovating our transition house and this will definitely help make it a safer place.”

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DONATION: Donelda Nelsen, matron of Easter Stars Omineca chapter and Heather Grove, secretary of Easter Stars Omineca chapter, present Audrey Cooper, OSH office manager, with a cheque for $310 Wednesday April 15.

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Express Testing for deadly virus in ticks expanded Terry Pedwell The Canadian Press OTTAWA - A sudden spike in cases of an extremely rare, but potentially deadly virus south of the border has prompted health officials in Canada to expand their monitoring of ticks for the disease. Testing for Powassan virus is being broadened to include blacklegged ticks, says the Public Health Agency of Canada. Human cases of the virus, which can cause encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, have been reported this spring in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maine, prompting several other states to be on the lookout for the disease. “To date, screening for Powassan virus has focused on groundhog ticks,” the health agency said in a statement emailed to The Canadian Press. “As a result of increased cases of the disease in the United States, the agency is expanding its screening program this spring to include blacklegged ticks.” The virus, which falls under the same family as the West Nile virus, was first identified in 1958 in Powassan, Ont., where a child who contracted the disease later died. Since then, only 16 human cases have been reported in Canada and all have been in eastern provinces — New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. But health officials say the numbers of blacklegged ticks have expanded rapidly in Canada over the last 10 years. Powassan virus has been detected in ticks from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec,

Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Several species of mammals will also be tested for the illness. “We also have plans to develop a universal serological test so we can test a wide variety of animals to gain a better understanding of the current incidence of Powassan virus in Canada,” the agency said. Symptoms of the Powassan virus are similar to those of the more prevalent, slower-acting Lyme disease, but much worse. Once contracted, the incurable virus attacks the central nervous system, often within minutes, causing vomiting, fever, headache, weakness, confusion, seizures, swelling of the brain and memory loss. Cases of Lyme disease, which is caused by a bacteria, have also been on the rise. In 2012, 338 probable and confirmed cases were reported by eight provinces, more than double the 144 cases reported in 2009. Those most likely to come in contact with ticks that can carry Powassan virus, Lyme disease and other illnesses are outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers, hunters and campers. Health experts recommend using tick repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants when spending time in wooded or bushy areas. “And certainly, one of the things we advise is that, as soon as you get home, take your clothes off and have a shower,” said Curtis Russell, a program specialist for the enteric, zoonotic and vectorborne disease unit at Public Health Ontario. “That way, if the ticks have not started to feed, there’s a chance of washing them off,” he explained. “Also, if you take your clothes off and put

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them in the dryer for at least an hour, there’s a chance that you can kill off the ticks.” The Public Health Agency advises anyone who is bitten by a tick to remove the tiny arachnid and place it in an airtight bag or pill bottle. Then, note the location and date of the bite, watch for symptoms and see a health care professional immediately, should symptoms appear.

This is a March 2002 file photo of a deer tick under a microscope in the entomology lab at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingstown, R.I. A sudden spike in cases of an extremely rare, but potentially deadly virus south of the border has prompted health officials in Canada to expand their monitoring of ticks for the disease. Photo by: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Victoria Arocho

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CLEANING THE COMMUNITY: Katryna, Chris and Jayden Solberg get ready to clean up Vanderhoof. They recently moved from a big city down south. “We already like the change of pace here in Vanderhoof,” Katryna said.

Stop the spread of infection Hand washing tips When should I wash my hands? · · · · · · · · · ·

Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the toilet After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste After handling pet food or pet treats After touching garbage

How do I wash my hands? · Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. · Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. · Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. · Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. · Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. · As an added precaution if you are in a public place, before leaving the bathroom use a paper towel to open the door in case others have not washed their hands. If you really want to get serious about proper hand washing, look up ‘universal precautions’ these are the methods used by doctors and nurses and involve an extra few steps to prevent any spread of contaminants on the hands.

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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.

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HELPING EVERYONE: Kameron and Kole Shoesmith are seen filling their garbage bags during the seventh annual Community Cleanup.

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

NEW EVENTS....

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COTTON CANDY: Jenni Schneider, a mom dedicated to the Vanderhoof Children’s Theater is seen at Integris’ 65 anniversary celebration.

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

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

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

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

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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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STORYTIME SPRING SESSION... Stories & Interactive Rhymes. Ages 3 and up Thursdays, May 7 – June 11 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Parents are welcome to stay. *** RHYMES & SONGS SPRING SESSION...Early Steps towards literacy and a love of books! Ages 0-35 months. Tuesdays, May 5 – June 9 10:30 – 11:15 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library. A Snack is provided.– 11:00 am. Parents are welcome to stay. *** 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 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

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(excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. Phone 250567-8587. 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 250-996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 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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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) 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. 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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PRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.

Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

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FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

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INTEGRIS: Cherie and Mason Schlamp, 2, visit the Integris Credit Union April 17 to celebrate the banks 65 anniversary of being in Vanderhoof.

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