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Davin Birdi, left, and Erica McMullin from Fort St. James and Liam Arnason from Fraser Lake wait in their full turnout gear for a turn at attacking an interior fire inside the burn building May 20 during Project Fire Fighter.

Student firefighters feel the burn Project Fire Fighter brings junior personnel together to learn skills MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The weather wasn’t the only thing that was burning hot this past week, student firefighters were out at the FSJ Fire Department’s burn building learning skills in fire rescue and supressing building fires during the annual Project Fire Fighter event in Fort St. James. Grade 11 and 12 students from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Fraser Lake converged in the town to take part in the yearly

event that provides a learning environment the junior firefighters might not otherwise get in their home communities. Dirk Hofer, with the Burns Lake Fire Department, has been volunteering with the program for 8 years. His first year, he said the program needed an extra body and so he went through the program with the students and from that experience he joined the fire department in Burns Lake and never looked back. “(Fighting fires) gets

right in to you,” he said. Hoefer said the opportunity to experience a real burning building is something the students are fortunate to take part in and something professional fire service personnel often don’t get to practice. “Who else throws kids into a burning building?” he said of the unique two-day event. Darren Carpenter, SD 91 District Career and Trades Programs Coordinator, said the Fire Fighting 12 course offered through the school

district brings the students together and incorporates a final exam and graduation for the students over the two-day event. He added it’s an opportunity for the students to spend time with other firefighters and allows students to understand the reality of being a firefighter. “We try to create two days in the life of a professional firefighter,” he said. “We take over the (Fort St. James) fire hall … the kids stay there, cook dinner and we wake them up in the

morning at some point and bring them back out (to the burn building) in the middle of the night.” Carpenter said there are 12 students participating in the program this year and said most fire departments have a maximum of four students for each department and the number fluctuates each year between 10 to 14 junior fire fighters. “It’s a great way to have some fun in a practical way,” Carpenter said.” The event - the brainchild of Carpenter and his brother

J.C., who is down volunteering from Dawson Creek - couldn’t happen without the help of volunteers from the departments, the local fire chief and the district. He added the event and the program are unique to Western Canada. “It’s kind of a Northern phenomenon, everyone donates their time,” he said. “Everyone sees great value in it.” Please see, Photo feature, page 7

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Sweet strike sees FSJSS Girls go to Provincials MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

Hard work and determination are paying off for the FSJSS Girls A-Soccer team which won the zone championship and move into the Provincials taking place May 27-30 in Surrey, B.C. James Waddell, coach of the Girls ASoccer team, said the team had a goal in mind going into its season and the team worked hard to reach its goal and is now looking ahead to getting a better placing this year at provincials. “The girls worked really, really hard all season and their goal this season was to make Provincials,” he said. “(The team is) excited as always.” The Girls A-team came out on top out of seven

teams at the zone finals this past week. “They played some very nice soccer,” said Waddell. Waddell said the team had a great moment when a mid-fielder scored a goal in the final deciding game that would send the team to provincials. “She’s a mid-fielder, and she doesn’t score a lot of goals,” he said. “That was pretty exciting, we won that game one nothing.” He added that the team has been playing really well together and that has made a big difference in how far they have come as a group this year. “Most of them have probably been playing together since they were five because they play community soccer together.” Waddell said the team

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The FSJSS Girls A soccer team, back row left to right: James Waddell, coach, Sydney Tibbetts, Quintanna Paziuk, Sarah Valk, Hailee Burgart, Brooke Dunkley, Hannah den Engelsen, Hannah Burgart, Mackenzie Moeller, Jamie George and Tess Amyot. Front row left to right: Amy Waddell, assistant coach, Karli Martin, Janine Joseph, Emily Sulyma, ShaeLynne Sampson, Lissy Kosmick, Gabriela Willick, Sydnee Schlamp, Hannah Wiltse, Emma Amyot and Sumy Prince. has had a great season, he said the team learned quite a bit from the spring-break tournament in Kelowna and

added the team placed second at Merritt, tied for first in Williams Lake and fifth in Osoyoos prior to the first-

placing at zones. “They’ve had a very, very good season,” he said. “I’m hoping that they can keep

playing the way they’ve been playing and the best we’ve done is sixth so hopefully we can better that.”

District of Fort St. James Calendar May, 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

FARMERS’ MARKET Grand Opening was May 8th, 2015 11:30am - 4:00pm at Spirit Square Park

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 28

FRIDAY 29

9:30-11am Preschool Gym @ Sowchea

SATURDAY 30

11:30-4pm Farmers’ Mrkt

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GeoCash Event June 27th

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9:30-11am Preschool Gym @ Sowchea

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

6 11:30-4pm Farmers’ Mrkt

Food Bank

8 Easter on June 7th @ the National Historic Site

9:30-11am Preschool Gym @ Sowchea

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

11:30-4pm Farmers’ Mrkt

Food Bank

14 Intro to Sailing

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

17 9:30-11am Preschool Gym @ Sowchea

11:30-4pm Farmers’ Mrkt

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Little Bobtail Lake wildfire investigation The Prince George detachment of the RCMP are seeking the public’s as-

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The overgrown KDL Bike Park is getting a much needed makeover during the next week. Volunteers are invited to come out and help with layout and design at the bike park June 7.

KDL Bike Park to get makeover MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The overgrown KDL Bike Park is getting a much needed makeover thanks in part to the hard work of Jason Barr, past president of the now defunct FSJ Bike Club, who originally helped in building the bike park. The bike park first opened in 2008 as a skills park for all ages, the 2 acre park featured jumps, a pump track and slopes for mountain bike riders. In the past few years the maintenance of the park fell to the wayside and it became overgrown and unused, Barr said. “It’s just nothing but grass in there and you can’t even tell there’s something there,” he said. Barr made application for funding to the district in October, 2014, for funding to get the bike park back up to its original state and the district approved the budget to rebuild the park. He said there were close to 60 people

who filled out a survey on using the park trail if it were re-built. “We did up a survey and it sounded like people were interested, so council approved the budget for rebuilding (the bike park).” Barr, runs maintenance in Vanderhoof for its bike park and consequently picked up the contract for main-

tenance on the park in Fort St. James. He said his service will ensure maintenance isn’t dependent of volunteers, which are difficult to keep up over time. “It’s too much work for volunteers to maintain,” he said. “You need to have someone come in with equipment to do that.” He said he will be

out the first week in June getting the park cleared of grass and hopes by June 7, to be ready for volunteers to come out and give direction on what the final trail will look like. “Hopefully people will come out on the Sunday when things are just about done and help with the final bits of (the park).”

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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS For 4 Councillors Nak’azdli Band Members

Nominations will be for four (4) Band Councillors for a three year term. Date: June 01, 2015 Place: Kwah Hall, Nak’azdli I.R. #1 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Voter’s list and Election Code are available at the Band Office.

sistance in the investigation of the Little Bobtail Lake wildfire that has been burning for more than a week. The wildfire, which was reported on May 8, has grown to more than 24,000 hectares resulting in evacuations in the communities of Norman Lake and Naltesby Lake. Two other communities are on evacuation alert in Bednesti and Cluculz Lakes. Cpl. Craig Douglas, Communications NCO, Prince George RCMP, stated in a release, “The origin of the wildfire has been located and at this time is believed to be human caused.” Douglas added, “RCMP officers with the assistance of Origin & Cause Investigators from the Wildfire Management Branch of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations, have begun an investigation.” Fire bans are currently in place in much of northern B.C., including the Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Mackenzie Natural Resource Districts. If you have any information about this fire, you are asked to contact the Prince George Detachment of the RCMP at 250-561-3300. You can also anonymously contact Love, Mom, Jeff, Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, or online at Cindy, Josh, Cody www.pgcrimestoppers. bc.ca. and Ashleigh – Michelel Taylor

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*** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome and training is provided. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231 *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250996-7728 (h) for more information. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** THE THRIFT STORE... has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. ***

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• Letters to the editor

River tubing a dirty deal Attention: River tubers, As tubing season approaches, I would like to ask all users of the river to realize that it is a privilege not a right. As the land-owner at the get out point, I have installed garbage bins and an outhouse and I would appreciate if all users of the river would bring their garbage all the way down to my property, not leaving a mess of the river. I have received many tubers, most were awesome, some never realized it was possible to carry and deposit debris. Remember, it is a privelege, not a right, as my property is private and the river doesn’t need the mess. That being said, enjoy the season, good tubing and feel free to call to arrange parking. Thank you for doing it right to those that do. – Dave Cromarty 250-996-1451

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Wildfire prevention should start at the roots MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The Little Bobtail Lake fire, which has been burning for two weeks and forced an evacuation of 80 people from their homes, is currently under investigation by the RCMP and the Wildfire Management Branch. Penalties for starting a wildfire can be up to $1-million in fines, a year in prison or if found guilty, offenders could be held responsible for the costs associated with fighting the fire. At the height of the firefighting efforts, 320 firefighters, 8 helicopters, 46 pieces of heavy equipment and 6 air tankers were working to control and extinguish the wildfire, those costs are substantial. The wildfire claimed 25,000 hectares (more than 61,000 acres) of ecosystem resources and potentially disrupted hydrologic functioning in waterways. The most recent update on the fire puts an estimated cost of $5.3M for the personnel and equipment utilized to fight the wildfire. Someone’s possible carelessness has cost the region and the taxpayers millions of dollars that had potential for better use. That hefty cost doesn’t

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include the loss to the residents that had to subsequently be evacuated or the mental anguish which those residents most certainly experienced at the possibility of losing everything. Insurance won’t bring back memories. In 2013, approximately $122M was spent on wildfire suppression province-wide, with 414 of the 1,851 fires in the province being caused by people, according to Wildfire Management Branch statistics. Between 2006 and 2013, the province has recovered less than 1 per cent of damages and of the more than 5,800 human caused fires, only convicting 34 people with contraventions of the Wildfire Act (SBC 2004) with 15 to 20 contravention proceedings in continuing stages of completion. With such unimpressive results in finding and charging persons responsible and recovering costs associated with fighting wildfires caused by people, the province might be better served by placing province-wide fire bans beginning shortly after the spring melt. Money spent proactively by investing in the increased presence of wildlife and forestry officials across the province could provide a more effective means to offset some of the millions of

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The Little Bobtail Lake Fire is currently 80 per cent under control after two weeks. The fire claimed 25,000 hectares over that period. dollars spent annually fighting fires caused by people. As the saying goes: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Wildlife researchers, undergraduate students from the UNBC, and emergency medicine physicians have teamed-up to create a group called The Health Impacts of Moose and Deer Vehicle Collisions (HIMDVC) Research Group. The HIMDVC survey focuses on factors that may have led to the moose-and-deer collision, as well as the emotional, psychological, and physiological health impacts that result. If you would like to participate in the survey visit: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/mdvcNorthernBC/. “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca MicheleTaylor photo

Being prepared with the essentials for surviving a night stranded is a key component to taking an adventure out on the road. Abandonded car, Fort Smith, NT.

Traveling solo: State of emergency MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

I’ve been traveling solo for the past two years. I’ve logged more than 45,000 kilometres and I’ve done my fair share of stops in new cities or towns with either motel stays or stopping roadside and camping in my vehicle. I have a fair advantage nowadays by way of a vehicle to get me places, but I think about my personal safety all the time even though I’m in my metal box. The following is tip three of my top five tips while traveling alone: The essential emergency supplies. I am a huge Bear Grylls fan, this survival expert has tackled some of the harshest climates on the planet with pretty limited means. I love the episodes where his group of friends “kidnap” him and drop him in the middle-of-nowhere and he is expected to get to some predestined point to meet up with his buddies who are living the life of as-comfortable-asyou-can-get somewhere in the wilds of Alaska. Grylls always manages to have a few key items hidden on him for these scenarios, his essential survival items. Although I am not surviving the harsh wilderness of Alaska - yet - I have the same kind of ideal items which are always kept in my vehicle. You might think preparing for emergencies

can take the fun out of a last minute adventure, but I guarantee when you’re in need while on adventure mode, you’ll be glad you planned for the worst. There’s nothing like being stranded on the side of the road in a surprise snowstorm in Southern Alberta, waiting out a blizzard. Aside from the a-typical emergency kit items like flares, jumper cables and a first aid kit, the following are my top five must haves for an emergency situation: Portable charger: A portable charger or two can be the difference between being able to call a tow truck or 911 in a roadside emergency with a dead vehicle. I always make sure to

have two in the vehicle, fully charged, for just such an emergency. Cell phones don’t have to be in service areas in order to call 911, all that is necessary is a cell phone that has a charge. Carriers are required by law to complete a 911 call from any cellular phone. Flashlight: While driving up to Yellowknife in -26 degree winter weather I was faced with a sudden warning from my vehicle that my tires were low. Being able to get out at night with a flashlight and check the tires was a definite bonus and the safest way if you have a sudden stop out on the road at night. You can also use a flashlight for a variety of night-time

uses such as helping to see while changing out a tire or jump starting a car. A flashlight is also a decent weapon against those sneaky Southern Alberta Jack-a-lopes. Warm blankets: It goes without saying if you’re adventuring in any weather a warm blanket when you’re stranded can literally be a life-saver. There’s not much else to say about this item. Field rations: Or any other long-lasting source of energy like granola or power bars, beef jerky or dry meat, and nuts are all a great source of emergency energy and have long shelf lives. Bottles of water: This is one of the first things I pack in the car

and are often found rolling around in the back seat area and are not only good for your body, but also good in a pinch for cleaning the windshield in bug weather. Best to store these puppies out of sunlight in a cool dark place in the vehicle. I have a tonne more things which take up residence in my vehicle; those are just my top must haves for an emergency. I think of my emergency list in the sense that if it can run out in the vehicle I keep it in there, such as engine oil, tranny oil and emergency replacement belts and washer fluid. Next week’s topic: How to be adventurous.

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The Lhtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;umusyoo (Beaver) clan welcomes its newest members to the community.

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The Lusilyoo (Frog) clan dance around the Community Nest with its newest members of the community, May 23.

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A welcoming community nest MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli welcomed more than 26 new members into the community at the Welcoming Ceremony held at Kwah Hall, May 23. The four clans: Lhtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;umusyoo (Beaver); Lusilyoo (Frog); Kwun Ba Whuten (Caribou); Lohjabou (Bear), gathered around the Community Nest Circle to bring the children into the community, and opened adoption of two babies whose motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do not have mother clans. Birth, the renewal of life is the beginning and the continuation of the

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cycle of life and is an important part of the sacred cycle experience. Birth gives an understanding of what it means to be a part of that sacred cycle of life. Celebrating these new lives helps in connecting all pieces of the cycle and joins the community in its responsibility and investment in the lives of its newest members in celebrating their arrival. Lisa Sam, Community Health Nurse, said the ceremony has been a part of the community since 2001. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to make sure that we as a whole community are raising these babies.â&#x20AC;?

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Handling the heat

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Dino Wiebe, back, Grade 11 - Burns Lake, Nathan Thompson, Grade 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Fraser take a minute to cool down before gearing up to head into the burn building one more time during Project Fire Fighter which took place in Fort St. James, May 20.

FACT file 2015 Junior Firefighters: Kohen Leslie: Fort Fraser Keith Martin: Fort Fraser Nathan Thompson: Fort Fraser Liam Arnason: Fraser Lake Dino Weibe: Burns Lake Chris Walker: Vanderhoof Kevin Leslie: Vanderhoof Shelby Bolwer: Vanderhoof Jason Yee: Vanderhoof Zach Unrah: Fort St. James

Student members emerge from the burning building with another firefighter in tow as part of their fire rescue training during Project Fire Fighter, May 20.

Davin Birdi: Fort St. James Erica McMullin: Fort St. James Fire Department crew: Mike Elwert: Vanderhoof FD Jay Bangs: Vanderhoof FD Hunter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara: Vanderhoof FD Dirk Hofer: Burns Lake FD J.C. Carpenter: Dawson Creek FD Doug Hearn: FSJ FD Rob Clarke: FSJ FD

Keith Martin, left, and Kohen Leslie both from Fort Fraser, take a breather with Kevin Leslie from Vanderhoof before getting their gear back on to take part in fire rescue training during the May 20 training event.

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Mini taste of talent

Ben Sures came up from Edmonton to initiate the audience in Fort St. James to his unique lyrics about politics, relationships and imaginary ray guns. Michele Taylor photos

Reginald Bamford, 6-months-old, enjoys the live music at Mini MoM under the protection of some stylish headphones, with Scott Gaudet, May 23.

Power Duo - Naomi Kavka, left and Corbin Spensley warm up before their set at Mini MoM in Fort St. James, May 23.

Joshua Hyslop suffered through the stomach flu and made a guest appearance at Mini MoM.

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Courier Fort St. James added to After School Sport and Arts Initiative SD 91 to share $150,000 in annual funding MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The B.C. government’s After School Sport and Arts Initiative (ASSAI) has expanded its program to include students in Fort St. James starting in the 2015/16 school year alongside two other communities. School District 91 will now have opportunity to share in up to $150,000 in annual funding through the initiative that can be used for after-school sport and arts programming in both David Hoy Elementary and FSJ Secondary School for Graded K-8 said Charlene Seguin, Superintendent of SD 91. “We’re very excited to have this opportunity,” she said. “And hope that some of the kids that perhaps haven’t had opportunities in the past will be able to take advantage of (the program).” ASSAI currently receives

$2-million each year, which is “It could be a three day a week funded by the Ministry of Com- program or a five day a week munity, Sport and Cultural De- program. There’s no requirevelopment, and supment for it to start in ports children who September so it may may not have access even start in let’s say to art or sport activiJanuary,” she said. ties in their commu“Those details will be nities. worked out between Seguin said there (the schools).” are a lot of ideas The expansion flowing for where means children in the programming Fort St. James will funds will go toward enjoy the many bensuch as leadership efits of the program activities for Grade Charlene Seguin: including develop 8 students and per- Superintendent for healthy lifestyles and haps drumming or SD 91, said the will be an opportudance options may School District nity for them to disbe up for offer. She is very happy to cover their passions, added the details have this opporSeguin said. haven’t been con- tunity. “It gives kids an firmed for the proopportunity to do gramming as of yet, a little stretching but the details will be worked out of their talents in terms of art with a start date most likely in and possibly work on a bit of a January 2016. healthy lifestyle.”

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Jacob Bird, was down at the municipal dock casting a line and caught a couple of beauty rainbow trout, May 20. Jacob said the two trout he caught would be part of his evening dinner.

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Group provides seven years of support for people dealing with cancer MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier One of the most effective ways to live with cancer is to get together occasionally with other fighters, survivors and caregivers, talk about experiences and offer each other support and encouragement. Sue Amyot understands this better than most, she’s not only been a caregiver during her husband Bruce’s cancer which he eventually succumbed to, but she’s also a survivor. Seven years ago while going through chemo therapy alongside four other women the idea came together and she asked the women if they wanted to meet to support one another through their similar experiences, Amyot said. “I phoned a couple of girls and asked if they wanted to get together so we could deal with this together,” she said of the initial group. She said the support group has varied in size over these past years and presently the group is at eight people. The monthly meeting is free of charge and happen in Amyot’s home. She said her home is a place where people can come and feel comfortable being around others who are going through the same things, but

Sue Amyot also where reassurance can be found that cancer isn’t as scary as it can seem when you’re first told you have the disease. “We’re still all gathering once a month,” she said. “We’ve got new (members) that are just going through chemo now.” Amyot said she first came to Fort St. James in 1969, where she worked at the hospital as an LPN and as an Obstetric Nurse. She and her husband Bruce raised five children in the Fort and she added she has fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. All but one of her chil-

dren still live and work in the town and she said she is happy to have her family close to her. “My children are well-aware of keeping up with their (check-ups).” Amyot said the group isn’t a place for medical advice, but a place to get together where often people who are going through cancer maybe can’t explain to their family what they are going through or how they are feeling, adding it’s a place where they can tell their individual experience. “Because everybody’s different,” she

ssaid. “It’s just a place to g go relax.” She said the support g group offers more than jjust a chance to get togetheer with other people dealiing with different stages o of the disease, the group m members have at times d driven members to their ttreatments in Vanderhoof aand offer other assistance iif it’s needed. “It’s not easy. We’ll offfer drives if anybody needs rrides to their chemo,” she ssaid. “The family can’t aalways get away to take you to your treatment and y iit’s good to have someone with you.” w Amyot said there are a variety of different people v who might attend once or w ttwice who just need a onettime drop-in for support as a caregiver or when they can fit a meeting in during treatments. Having more people aware of the group and encouraging a wider range of people in the group would be beneficial for everyone, she said the variety of people who come to the support group makes a difference when someone is just newly diagnosed or starting treatment for their cancer. “It helps to put people at rest if you’re going through a treatment or going in for diagnosis of something, if somebody else has gone through it and you can see that they are doing well then it makes you feel better too.”

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