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LNG Canada received an environmental assessment certificate which gives them the environmental OK to build their plant in Kitimat. This is one day after Wet’suwet’en clans affected by the route of the Coastal GasLink pipeline that would connect northeastern

B.C. natural gas fields with the plant. This decision doesn’t mean the company will definitely move ahead to a construction phase — that would happen only after the company issues a positive Final Investment Decision (FID). Even so, the awarding of the certificate is a major milestone for the project. The certificate does come with 24 conditions. See CAMP on A4

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Smithers RCMP, BC Ambulance and Smithers Fire & Rescue responded to a single vehicle rollover incident on Telkwa High Road at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. The two occupants, a 19-yearold man and woman were ejected from the single cab Ford F150 pickup truck. The young man, believed to

be the driver, was transported to Bulkley Valley Hospital by ambulance, but succumbed to his injuries. The female passenger was treated for minor injuries and released from hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors according to the RCMP. The name of the deceased will not be released pending notification of all family members.

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The proposed hotel would be behind Boston Pizza.

A town hall over Skeena-Bulkley Valley residential land lines was held last week by MP Nathan Cullen. The topic of discussion was the Antiterror Bill C-51, which increases policing and surveillance powers for Canadian security forces. Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief John Ridsdale (Na’moks) was invited to be on the panel during the discussion. He described the legislation as being like an onion to be peeled so that people can see its core, one that he suggested was rotten. “It’s to remove the voice of the public; to weaken democracy basically. I’m the son of a Second World War veteran who went overseas to make sure that we have a voice. Right now the current government is trying to muffle that voice,” said Ridsdale, who added that a big problem is the lack of oversight. The chief wants more emphasis put on relying on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “I agree this day and age we need to be more aware, but that doesn’t mean we have to restrict our freedoms.”

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Bachrach. “The idea of having a hotel right at the top of Main Street at the entrance to downtown is a pretty exciting thing.” After posting the application news on his Facebook page, Bachrach said he has already gotten lots of feedback. “There’s quite a bit of interest, and there are a variety of opinions out there,” said Bachrach, who believes another hotel may be needed for visitors to the Bulkley Valley. “I have heard from folks in the industry that, especially during the summer months that things can get pretty busy. They’ve done their homework and decided that there’s a market for another hotel.” Proponent Stuart Ramsay of Bryton Group could not be reached before press time.

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A Prince George company has applied to build a four-storey hotel on a triangular vacant lot off Main Street. Bryton Group, which has built residential and hotel developments across northern B.C., will have its application in front of the advisory planning committee before coming to council in the next few weeks. Smithereens will have a chance to voice their approval or disapproval as the project makes it way through zoning and community plan amendments to allow the height, which is automatic for anything over three stories in town. “I think it’s a pretty exciting project for Smithers,” said Mayor Taylor

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Hawkair president Jay Dilley (centre) takes questions at Thursday’s Smithers District Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Dilley spoke of Hawkair’s lessons in it ups and downs in the airline industry. He also spoke of avoiding building airports larger than needed for future use, and the importance of service in making an airport successful. Smithers Regional Airport is planning an expansion after a prior council built a longer runway for jets that have yet to use it, and council was voting last night on whether to keep its cafe open.

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Bulkley Valley joins resource alliance By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

All 21 communities in northwest B.C., including the municipalities of the Bulkley Valley, have joined the Northwest British Columbia Resource Benefits Alliance. A memorandum of understanding was signed by all districts, cities, towns, and villages by Wednesday’s announcement. An initiative of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, the alliance aims to lobby the provincial governement to enter into a financial agreement that would see the Northwest benefit

from planned resource projects. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said the smaller communities of the Northwest are stronger together when working together for the benefit of its 94,000 residents. “The first priority has to be ensuring that the kind of industrial development that occurs in the North is sustainable and works for communities. The after that I think there is a conversation that needs to be had around supporting communities in the region with adequate resources — addressing infrastructure deficits and ensuring that no matter what the economy looks like in the future that there’s a legacy left behind,” said Bachrach.

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From CLANS on Front Those conditions include environmental monitoring, developing a greenhouse gas emissions management plan, and mitigating and monitoring impacts to marine mammals during construction and shipping. A unique aspect of this particular environmental review is that it’s the first to be given a certificate under a “substituted environmental assessment” meaning that a single process, lead by British Columbia, provided the review actions on behalf of both the province and the federal government. The federal government also formalized their approval of the process, and added 50 conditions for LNG Canada to follow. From here the company will still need federal approvals from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Transport Canada and Environment Canada, and a number of regulatory approvals at the provincial level at different stages of the project. “We have made significant progress to advance our project over the past year,” said CEO Andy Calitz in a released statement. “Receiving both provincial and federal approval of our Environmental Assessment is a critical milestone on our path to making a final investment decision. We could not have

achieved this without input from the local community of Kitimat and First Nations, and we appreciate the local knowledge they shared with us.” T h e Office of the Wet’suwet’en held a meeting T u e s d a y e v e n i n g before the LNG Canada announcement Unis’tot’en camp supporters block on the pipelines helicopters from landing near pipeline route. planned to Contributed photo go through territory south of Smithers on never have supported this. It’s a their way to Kitimat. Hereditary re-affirmation of each of the five Chief John Ridsdale (Na’Moks) clans,” said Ridsdale. attended via teleconference. He A camp set up by the Uniswas concerned about salmon tot’en house group is trying to grounds and access if land block efforts by TransCanada were to be restricted by pipeline to do work on the pipeline route companies for liability reasons. south of Houston. “The stance was we continue “Our law states that each to oppose these proposed house territory may be governed pipelines that are along the and ruled as they see fit. The Morice [River]. Again, all the Unistot’en, they’re looking after clans stood up and said yes. their territory. And we believe, “We haven’t changed. There at this current time, they’re are elected bands and councils doing the proper thing. They are that have supported it, but as evicting trespassers, which would a nation, as hereditary chiefs be these pipeline companies,” and clans and house groups, we said Ridsdale.

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THE ADVENTURE BEGINS The spotlight is on the graduates of Smithers Secondary School Saturday night as they sing their goodbyes to one stage of life and hellos to the next adventure. Awarded the trophy Rosanna Jackson said they deserved as Grade 8s on Colour Day four years ago, the grads left with three tips from Jackson on making yourself human: Know that you’re not the centre of the universe, be present and engaged, and be joiners. Chris Gareau photos

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First World War postcards and photos unveiled a mystery that screamed to be solved. The 100-year-old artifacts were found at the Friends of the Library used book sale on May 29, tucked inside a 1957 romance novel. “When the book was brought to me, it was just total excitement,” said genealogist Sharon Eastabrook. “It was another mystery for us to try to figure out.” The two postcards depicted poems connected to the First World War, with one headlined 1916. The other was dated March 1918 and had a hand written message to

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“Dearest,” and signed “Your ever loving boy, George.” The five photos depicted ladies in earlytwentieth-century-style clothing. One was dated December 14, 1918 and addressed to Miss Stella Green and signed “yours, Gwen.” The Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society talked to Yorkshire genealogists and tracked down a 1920 marriage certificate between George Tee and Stella Green in Romferd, north east of London. Then they found emigration papers for the couple moving to Prince George in 1952. That is when they stumbled upon George and Stella’s daughter Dawn Giddings, who lived in Smithers.

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VIEW FROM THE LEGISLATURE MLA Doug Donaldson

t’s the time of the year for celebrating as National Aboriginal Day, Canada Day and secondary school graduation ceremonies are all taking place in a short span in Stikine. And we definitely have a lot to be appreciative of on all three fronts, and much that needs improvement. The celebrations of National Aboriginal Day reminds us of the contributions First Nations make to the strength of our society and the recent Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action to redress the legacy of residential schools. Canada Day reminds us of the freedoms we enjoy compared to many other jurisdictions, including a most basic right which is to vote — an opportunity presenting itself in the upcoming fall federal election whose outcome will help determine if the

TRC’s call to action is implemented. And secondary school graduation reminds us of hope for the future and how education is the most profound tool an individual can acquire in order to shape their future and the future of our communities. A recent debate in the legislature provides an important example of how these three events are tied together. Youth voter turnout in the province is poor with only about a third of those between 18-24 casting ballots. Previously, the Official Opposition had introduced a private member’s bill to try to improve this by allowing voter registration at 16 while most young people are still in secondary school. Those who are registered voters are more likely to vote and if we had students registered for two years leading up to the voting age at 18

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then they would be more likely to vote when they had the chance. B.C.’s Chief Electoral Officer agreed with this approach and recommended it to government. Unfortunately the government left that recommendation out of Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act, when it was brought to the floor of the legislature in May. No explanation for the BC Liberal decision but a lost opportunity to increase 18-24 year old voter participation. As we celebrate our graduates it is also an opening to discuss another way they can help shape their future — by exercising the right to vote when they turn 18 for a government that will ensure the call to action laid out by the TRC comes to pass. Doug Donaldson is the MLA for Stikine

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The Big Bike campaign raises money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation last Wednesday with Smithers pedaling teams from Curves and Safeway, The Bulkley Valley Credit Union, The Sausage Factory and Hoskins Ford. The campaign aims to raise $8.55 million in 200 communities across Canada this year.

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Spread some love, share the road On the heels of a serious bike accident just outside Smithers during Bike to Work Week, I am torn between getting back on my bike for my daily commute to work or allowing my bike to gather dust in the garage until next spring. Perhaps I am reluctant to cycle because the woman currently recovering in Vancouver from near-fatal injuries after being hit while biking is my aunt. However, I know I am not alone in my newly heightened awareness of the risks of biking and the knowledge that a collision involving a bike and a motor vehicle will always end with the cyclist in worse condition. Yet the health benefits of cycling are undeniable for an increasingly sedentary society struggling with lifestyle-related diseases. If I can fit in some aerobic exercise, reduce my environmental impact and save gas money during my morning commute, it seems like the responsible and logical choice. I realize that not everyone can cycle everywhere, but for those who are willing and able to choose this healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, our community should be supporting them by helping to ensure cyclists’ safety. So please, if you are a driver, be aware that there are increased numbers of cyclists on the road and take it easy on them. Slow down, stay off the shoulder of the highway and give them ample room. I want to belong to a community that embraces healthy living, sustainability and a fun, social

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Police seek witnesses to stolen vehicles Police Beat During the week of June 11-17, Smithers RCMP responded to 78 calls.

If I recall correctly, Walmart June 11— While conducting a routine traffic stop, wanted to come to Smithers the investigator detected the odor of liquor on the a few years back and offered breath of the driver. The driver provided a sample of to build state of the art breath on an alcohol screening devise which resulted soccer fields as part of their in a “FAIL” reading. The driver was issued a 90 day package if they were allowed immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was Letters to the editor policy Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for to build in Chandler Park. impounded for 30 days. clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone My understanding is this June 12— Smithers RCMP received a report of a number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@ request was turned down by stolen 1993 Honda Accord from the area of Second interior-news.com. city council and some of the Ave. and Queen St. The vehicle was located and mode of transportation and which local farms products and folks in the soccer community seized as evidence. Identification services from recreation. producers they are showcasing were part of those opposed to Terrace was requested to search the vehicle for in their offerings. I think both the Walmart package. Now additional evidence. Police are seeking witnesses. Meghan Richey local and non-local for profit these same individuals want Smithers RCMP are suggesting owners of older Smithers food vendors that utilize local to spend in excess of $300,000 vehicles also utilize a steering wheel locking devise. producers should be considered of our tax dollars to upgrade June 13— Smithers RCMP received a report of a for positions at local events. the Chandler Park soccer stolen 2005 Chevrolet van from the alley behind No room at BVX? My apologies to the BVAIA fields. Perhaps it would be fair Main St. The vehicle was located and seized as Editor: for making an already difficult to put this expenditure to a evidence. Identification services from Terrace have volunteer task uncomfortable referendum so we can all have been requested to search the vehicle for additional I feel the response to my letter by raising these concerns and input into how our limited tax evidence. Video surveillance was available and police are seeking anyone with any additional information. last week by the BVAIA board being disappointed with their dollars should be spent. is disingenuous as it elaborated response, but it is concerning I can’t help but feel that June 14— A male driver was stopped on Highway on how charity groups are the when decisions such as these the Smithers council and 16 for excessive speed. The driver was traveling 66 focus of the BVX and that our are being made behind closed the minority of citizens km over the posted speed limit. The vehicle was farm was never guaranteed doors. I strongly feel that this who support them are more seized and impounded for seven days and the driver a return engagement. These Bulkley Valley agricultural interested in building bike was issued with a ticket for excessive speed in the are points that I had already event should showcase local lanes and stands than they are amount of $483.00 acknowledged both in writing producers at every level in developing an appropriate June 15— Smithers RCMP received a number and in person to two members with clear policies on local industrial and commercial of concerns from community members that their on the BVX board prior to my representation that are open tax base for Smithers. This is vehicles had been broken into and rifled through letter being published. and fair. unfortunate and is driving many overnight. Smithers RCMP would like to remind My main issue with the Hopefully next year the of our young people away from everyone to lock their vehicles, and never leave board and what has happened BVX will cease to be the sole the community to find work. It valuables in your vehicle, including loose change, this year is that an event, regional event which does is also forcing young families clothing or tools. Believe it or not, thieves will break which purports to showcase not have an open and fair to other communities to shop your $400 window to get $2 worth of change. local agriculture, takes application process for its for for their children’s clothing and June 16— Smithers RCMP were called to the scene of a single vehicle incident in which a concrete truck place on public property, profit food vendors and I am other needs. and is supported by public glad to hear that the BVAIA I read with interest the last had rolled over near Highway 16 and Viewmount governments and moneys, is working on this problem. I edition of the N2K magazine Rd. The male driver who had been wearing his should at the very least have a look forward to hearing about and all the light industrial and seatbelt at the time of the roll over was miraculously fair application process for ‘for the application process and commercial business that were unharmed, although the company truck sustained profit food vendors.’ seeing it posted on the BVX establishing themselves in significant damage. I would like to clarify my website for next year. Terrace. I love the community June 17— At 7:30 a.m. a Smithers RCMP officer definition of local product of Smithers but feel we are observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway and that is meats raised, Paul Murphy leaning so heavily towards 16 being operated in an erratic manner. The vehicle produce grown, or products Happy Pig Organic Farm the green side it is becoming was stopped by the investigator who entered into crafted here in the Bulkley detrimental to the community. an impaired driving investigation. A breath sample Valley, not brought in by Controlled growth providing a provided on an alcohol screening device resulted in refrigerated truck from some Shopping for more sound tax base is essential for an analysis of “FAIL”. The driver was issued a 90 distant location and sold by a Chandler input any community to survive in day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The driver was also distributor. I look forward to this day and age. issued a violation ticket for using an electronic device seeing this year’s for profit food Editor: vendors proudly displaying Wayne Campbell while driving and open liquor in a motor vehicle.

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St. Josseph School is $15,000 closer to building its field restoration and equipment replacement project after a donation from Bulkley Valley Credit Union. The Smithers school has raised $100,000 of its $250,000 goal since it kicked off its fundraising campaign with an Alex Cuba concert in January. That means phase one can go ahead and be ready for the new school year this fall. That will include a fence around the school yard, including around the pre-Kindergarten area. “Phase two is to pull up all this concrete, and we’re going to re-lay it. We’re moving lights onto the basketball court and getting rid of the curbs that are dangerous for the kids to be playing around,”

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C ommunity Can’t Trump rhubarb

Spice of Life Brenda Mallory How do I come up with topics after talking to you all these years? Beats me sometimes. Today, however, was a day when I was inundated with topics. Right off the

bat this morning Donald Trump was in my living room. Well, just on the TV. He was telling all of us that because he is so wonderful he will run for president. I tell you I needed a bigger TV to fit his egotistical head! I will have time for the American election silliness. I will now focus on our own federal election in October. Some interesting things happening as the NDP rises in the poles. Fascinating. I don’t belong to any political party. I can vote as my mind and heart tell me.

Enough of that. This morning as I watered the garden I realized my rhubarb plants have become a bit too big. What to do with all that? I think I’ll cut the stalks, chop them and freeze it until I am in the mood— for rhubarb that is. What a good plant this plant is! Low calorie and loaded with all manner of things like vitamins and minerals. Lots of dietary fiber and antioxidants. No cholesterol if that is a concern of yours. So many ways you can use rhubarb. Try

it in some good muffins. Make a pie. Some I know make great jam. How about a sorbet, or make a juice with it? I have used it in a smoothie. I cook it first with some sweetener then throw it in the blend with other fruit like blueberries, strawberries, etc. Remember do not cook the leaves! I bag them up and throw them away. Share your recipes for rhubarb or your comments about elections when you call 250-8465095 or email mallory@ bulkley.net.

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View from the Porch Lorraine Doiron When searching on the magical web, the websites that come up first are not necessarily the most reliable, it appears companies paid for those top spots. If searching for health advice, use caution. Take the information you have come across to your doctor. Attended lunch hosted by the Smithers Seniors Association

in the Pioneer Center. They put on a great feast every Wednesday, lunch is always a treat and the people that attend are like family. In their monthly newsletter Autumn Leaves, a thank you was given to the Legion (Jean Groenink and Paul DeVries) for a flag stand holding our flag, a gift from Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon who recently visited the Pioneer Center. Get an early start on Canada Day, come out to an old fashioned, family campfire sing-a-long! The library and Smithers Community Services Association are hosting this event at the Riverside Park gazebo from 5 to 7 p.m., June 30. There will be marshmallows, beverages, wieners and buns provided. Just bring a roasting stick and some songs to share. You can

even spend the night camping out. To reserve your campsite, go to www.smithers.ca or call 250-847-1600. Trying to live longer? In India facing east while eating is said to increase your life span. A study of roughly 400 adults found Vitamin D, produced during sun exposure, may improve physical strength. So get out in the sun, but remember sunscreen and a hat. Canada’s Untold Stories, the largest collaborative history-gathering project ever. A 150th Anniversary project. You are encouraged to record your past, your family, your lives and your communities. This gift will be forever electronically preserved and made available for all Canadians, researchers, historians, in perpetuity. No cost to submit, but only elec-

tronic submissions are permitted. You will be able to print off any of the stories for your own use. Photographs are encouraged; try to include names, dates and locations in the photo. Stories can be as long as you like, perhaps broken up into chapters. I have gone to both websites mentioned in the article: canada150. ca and canada.com where it is suggested to submit a story. I am not that good with computers and did not find the link to submit but it may be early. My suggestion is to start your story if you want to be part of this and keep checking those sites. Closing with: “If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.” —Flavia Weedn.

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To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listing at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. More information is available through our Online Community Calendar at www.interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone. BV Museum Summer Exhibit 100 Years of Photography in the Valley. 250-847-5322. www.bvmuseum.com. Admission by donation. Orchestra North Summer Program. Orchestral and chamber music festival that draws together musicians of all ages and abilities from across Northern BC for a week of music-making. Fundraiser Concert, Sunday, June 21, 7:30 pm at the Old Church. info@ orchestranorth.com. www.orchestranorth.com BV Museum Summer Events Thursday, June 25 at the Old Church author Robert Mackey presents Terror on the Alert. 250-847-5322. Orchestra North Summer Program. Orchestral and chamber music festival that draws together musicians of all ages and abilities from across Northern BC for a week of music-making. Chamber Ensemble Concert. Sunday, June 28, 7:00 pm at the NW Community College, Smithers. Campfire Cookout & Singalong Tuesday, June 30, 5-7 p.m. at Riverside Park Gazebo. Start Canada Day Celebrations early with marshmallows, wieners, and beverages provided. Bring roasting sticks and songs to share.

BV Museum Summer Events Wednesday, July 1 Canada Day Culture Crawl begining at Central Park Building at 10 a.m. 250-847-5322. Canada Day Celebrations 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Telkwa Museum. Mayoral address at noon. Facepainting, music, silent auction and refreshments. Orchestra North Classics on Main Thursday, July 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Bugwood Bean, Mountain Eagle Books, Two Sisters, Smithers Art Gallery, Alpenhorn, Bovill Square, Library, Schimmels. Like the Back of My Hand, by Suzo Hickey. Smithers Art Gallery, Tuesday, June 2 to Saturday, July 4. The subject matter of the paintings in this solo exhibition is the West Coast urban landscape of the streets of Prince Rupert and the neighbourhood of East Vancouver. Orchestra North Chamber Celebration Friday, July 3, 12:15 p.m. at Bethel Church. Orchestra North Symphonic Gala Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. at Bethel Church. Orchestra North Midsummer Festival Saturday, July 4, in the morning on the Mainstage.

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Featured Athlete Trent Monkman Smithers Secondary School’s Trent Monkman set the bar this month at regional and provincial track and ﬁeld meets. Tying for second at provincials in Langley with a jump of 1.90 metres, Monkman also leaped over a 25-year-old Northwest Zone Championship record with a jump of 1.91 metres. He still has another year to raise the bar as a Grade 12 student next year.

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Retiring with character and style By Jackie Lieuwen Smithers/Interior News

Upside down trees line the driveway. Each tree is crowned with a mansion bird house, painted with the colours and patterns of national flags. The front yard features a colourful gnome train and train crossing signs. It’s the home of Ron Stephens, a bird and animal lover, hobby wood worker and big-time Johnny Cash fan. Stephens says he is always on the lookout for unique yard ideas. The inspiration for the upside down trees came from a Yukon and Alaska

trip where Stephens saw them in someone’s yard. “I thought ‘hey, that’s cool! I’ve got to have that!’” he said. Since he loves making bird houses, he decided to top the trees with colourful mansions. Stephens says he has loved birds since he was 25, when he learned something from shooting a sparrow. “As soon as it fell to the ground, another live sparrow flew to the ground beside it — obviously its mate or something,” Stephens said. “I absolutely bawled, and after that I said I’m going to do what I can for little birds.” “I’ve been making bird

houses ever since,” he said. Stephens has made his living in the cargo business. He started off working for Emery Air Freight at age 21 in Chicago. That is where he met his wife Terry. She was from southern Georgia and hated Chicago, and transferred to the same job in Atlanta shortly after she met him. Stephens said they worked opposite shifts, but still managed to talk via the company phone. “I would hang around and she would come in early, and we used to talk on the phone every morning,” he said. He transferred to Atlanta to join her shortly after, and they were married half a year later. Not too long after marriage, they moved to Surrey and Stephens started his own business at the Richmond airport, shipping hunting trophies. “People from all over the world come here to hunt … it was a real niche market,” he said. He had three employees when he sold the business and says it is still going strong today. When his wife passed away in 2011, Stephens sold his business and started pursuing his retirement dreams. Stephens travelled through Smithers several times when he visited his brother in Atlin, just south of Whitehouse. “I just fell in love with Smithers,” he said. “I could walk down the street and people I don’t even know would smile and say hello … I said, when I retire, I’m going to

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have a little hobby farm and I’m going to have it in Smithers, so that’s what I’ve done.” Now Stephens is living his dream, entertained by his yard work and 20 kids. The “kids” are a herd of goats which he said he has wanted since his childhood days on a Saskatchewan farm. “I’ve always loved goats … they’ve got so much personality and they are so much fun to watch,” he said. He also owns several turkeys and a small flock

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Clockwise From Top Left: Cabin Fever gets the crowd into a summer mood from the Bovill Square stage during Friday night’s Music on Main; the drummer for Ranger Smash explodes expectations by playing bass guitar and drums at the same time; the youth-led concert includes Smithers Secondary’s Jazz Combo.

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Left: The race is on at the Main Street Festival as kids’ favourite Hot Wheels and Lego cars compete Saturday; people of all ages painted the town red ... and blue and white and green and purple.

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Blue Pot On Yellow On June 10, it was announced northern B.C. artist Linda Fraser received First Place honours for her acrylic on canvas painting titled Blue Pot On Yellow in the 2015 Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Linda Fraser (nee Lundquist) is well known as one of northern B.C.’s talented artists. Linda was born and raised in Smithers. She has been frequently represented in solo exhibitions at the Smithers Art Gallery. Linda has also conducted workshops and lectures at the Smithers Art Gallery. Most of Linda’s international sales of her work have been to American and Mexican private art collections. Now living in Parksville, Vancouver Island, Linda never fails to make an annual artistic pilgrimage to her cultural roots in the Bulkley Valley. This year she is planning

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f you’ve been hurt in a car accident and it’s at least partly someone else’s fault, you’re probably entitled to compensation from the other driver (through their ICBC liability insurance). This compensation is to put you in the same, but no better, position you would have been in if the accident hadn’t occurred. But what if your injuries are mostly psychological? For long-lasting depression and chronic pain, the compensation could be substantial. Linda (names changed), 58, was hurt in a car crash when Manny turned left in front of her at an intersection in Surrey, and the vehicles collided. Both vehicles were seriously damaged by the impact and had to be written off. Linda and Manny disagreed who was at fault. But relying on an independent witness and other objective sources, the court decided both Manny and Linda were equally to blame. Unfortunately, Linda’s injuries were long lasting and she still suffered at the trial four years later in 2014. Before the accident, Linda was active and outgoing. She used to go camping, hiking, fishing and, in later years closer to the accident, “ghost hunting” with friends.

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Back in 1992, she had a workplace back injury that needed two back surgeries. Afterwards, she could no longer lift heavy things and it slowed her down. Around that time, she also suffered from depression due in part to her brother’s drowning death and her son’s schizophrenia diagnosis.

Shoppers Drug Mart donated over $5,000 to the Smithers Public Library to build a collection of resources on women’s health. Library Director Wendy Wright says they bought 218 items with the donation, including books, DVDs and magazine subscriptions. They now have the most up-to-date resources on women’s health and wellness, including books and DVDs on breast cancer, postpartum depression and pain management, as well as pregnancy, parenting, and exercise. They also have healthy cook books and books for adolescent girls on puberty. Above are Shoppers store manager Ariel Byrne and assistant manager Anita Sills (right) presenting some of the books purchased to library director Wendy Wright and board co-chair Wally Bergen.

But she carried on, continued working at a hospital until 2000, undertook a major renovation project after moving to the Lower Mainland in 2000, and took in homestay students. And she still did things like going on a motor bike trip to the States in 1999. She raised her two children mostly on her own and enjoyed looking after her grandkids.

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After the car accident, she was a changed person. She had chronic headaches and neck, shoulder and back pain from the accident. She had serious memory loss episodes. One time she forgot her grandkids after taking them to a park on an outing. Another time she forgot a boiling pot on a friend’s stove. Her daughter couldn’t trust her looking after the grandkids anymore. She was also short-tempered and irritable with them now, though never before. The court looked at the psychiatric evidence and concluded that Linda’s depression more than 20 years earlier was in remission and wasn’t a factor before the car accident. By the time of trial, however, she was diagnosed as having a major depressive disorder and a somatic symptom disorder, resulting in her experiencing chronic pain. The court attributed both of these conditions to the car crash with Manny. The court awarded Linda damages of $160,000 for her depression and chronic pain, plus over $155,000 for other things like loss of future earning ability and lost past wages. Because the car accident was half her fault, though, that amount was reduced by half. See your lawyer if injured in an accident. Written by Janice and George Mucalov, LL.B.s with contribution by GILLESPIE & COMPANY LLP. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact RICK GARNER of GILLESPIE & COMPANY LLP at 250.374.4463 or rgarner@gillespieco.ca for legal advice concerning your particular case. Lawyer Janice Mucalov is an award-winning legal writer. “You and the Law” is a registered trade-mark. © Janice and George Mucalov

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Dr. Bob Pipars is pleased to welcome Dr. Allan Skoronski as the new owner of his dental office at 1283 Main St. The succession date is mid July. Both Dr. Pipars and Dr. Nakagawa will be leaving to allow their experienced successors to carry on providing the prompt and painless dentistry that you have become accustomed to. Thank you to everyone that placed your faith and trust in me for the past 37 years. I am confident that you will be pleased with our successor.

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS Forty-six dignified Hazelton graduates took the stage at HSS to receive their diplomas Saturday. James Boyd (left) proudly receives his diploma. Grads on stage (right) enjoy stories of fun memories and taking in wisdom from teachers and speakers.

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Gitxsan Health Society receives accreditation

Gitxsan Health board and staff. By Chris Gareau Hazelton/Interior News

The Gitxsan Health Society has received accreditation with commendation from Accreditation Canada. GHS had been working to gain the accreditation for the last two years. Surveyors visited from May 24-27 to meet with the board of directors, staff, clients and community partners to evaluate the practices of 570 organizational standards in four areas: governance, leadership, infection prevention and control, and medication management. There are six client safety areas measured. Accreditation Canada Chair Christopher Dean and the accreditation decision committee congratulated GHS with the news on June 8. Dean said it was “a milestone to be celebrated.” “It united all of us, right from top to bottom. Everybody contributed,” said board president William Starr. “We’re very ready for challenges that come up ahead of us, and how

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to improve ourselves.” The board and staff earned the second-highest level of accreditation meeting 551 of the 570 standards or nearly 97 per cent. GHS has been operating for 20 years. It provides services to 4,400 band members in Gitanmaax, Kispiox and Sik-edakh (Glen Vowell) with its Home and Community Care, Nursing program, Indian Residential School Program, Parent Child Assistance Program, Maternal Child Health Program, Healthy Communities Program, Mental Health Counselling, Better At Homes Program for elders, Gwalyeinsxw Program, FAST program, Patient Transportation Program, Child Oral Health Initiative (COHI) and Dental Therapist, and Wellness Task Force. There are 50 staff with GHS, including six registered nurses. It will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on July 10 in Kispiox before its third annual Skeena Salmon Half Marathon July 11 at the Gitanmaax Health Centre. More information can be found at gitxsanhealth.com.

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HAZELTON STRIKES AT SEAFEST

You are cordially invited to

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The Hazelton Strikers celebrate their 2-1 win over the Prince Rupert Football Club in the final of the Seafest men’s tournament in Prince Rupert.

Tuesday, July 7th at 12:00 Noon Hudson Bay Lodge– Ferguson Room Lunch provided– please RSVP by Fri. June 26th at (250) 847-9515 or general@scsa.ca Memberships and Membership renewals may be purchased at the AGM

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Soccer provincials By Chris Gareau Hazelton/Interior News

Aboriginal soccer players from across British Columbia are descending on Hazelton Aug. 1416 for the 2015 BC Aboriginal

Provincial Soccer Championships. Players 12-16 years old will play in five categories. The registration deadline is July 27. The tournament is being held at the same time as Gitxsan Cultural Days.

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     Starting at 5pm

  Events be 5-7pm   will     Live music will be 5-10pm      Fireworks approx 10:30pm (setoﬀ from Elks park but visible to all in Town)     

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RAYZ Skateboard Camps: Ages 5-12 July & August, Heritage Park Skate Park • British Soccer Camps: Ages 3-16, August, Chandler Park Field • BC Volleyball Camps: Ages 13-18 August, Smithers Secondary School Gym • Rec. Dept. Hockey Camps: Ages 8-17 August, Smithers Arena • NEW British Multi Sports Camps: Ages 6-14 August, Chandler Park Field • Ranger Park Preschool: Ages 3-5, July This progressive, participatory program features creative art, outdoor play time, stories, games and music with qualified, jun and energetic staff. • Canoe Kids Workshop: Ages 8-14, July 11 Lake Kathlyn Beach $35. CanoeKayak BC will offer a Kids Canoe worksop day of paddling, focusing on skills development to introduce the sport of paddling. REMEMBER The local Town property – skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, disc golf course, perimeter trail, bocce court, horse shoe pits are all free to use throughout the summer. ENJOY! PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH IN THE PARKS & ON THE TRAILS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR BICYCLE HELMET WHILE RIDING YOUR BIKE IN TOWN.

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Surfing the waves of the Bulkey

By Jackie Lieuwen Smithers/Interior News

For many paddlers it is the adventure, discovery and community that draws them into the sport. Kayaker Todd James said he loves “the adventure of being in unknown places.” “Smithers is definitely a world-class kayaking destination,” he said. “We have people come from all over Europe and New Zealand and Australia.” The sport is exactly what drew Lana Wood and her partner Mark to Smithers from New Zealand. “I like the people that I get to meet and the places to see,” Lana said. “On the river, there are canyons and things you couldn’t walk to. It takes you to untouched places.” Over 20 kayakers from Prince Rupert to Prince George rode the waves of the Bulkley at Tatlowfest last weekend. The event is put on annually by the Bulkley Valley Kayak and Canoe Club to encourage new kayakers and bring the kayaking community together. Club President Tlell Glover says the club is a hub that “brings together like-minded people from the white water community across the region.” The kayakers often travel to other communities to paddle runs. Glover said people love paddling sports because it gives an opportunity to travel the rivers and see the landscape in a unique way. “There are so many features on the river that are really fun and technical … it pushes people to increase their skill level,” she said. The social component is also a big draw and surfing the waves brings together a more thrillseeking crowd. Kayakers carve the waves similar to mountain bikers or snowboarders carving corners, Glover said. Though kayaks on the waves hardly move,

Glover says the rushing water underneath them feels really exhilarating. Paddlers are among

the many that prize the beauty and purity to the Bulkley River. “Recreation is one

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of the many values that relies on the integrity of our water resource,” Glover said.

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Kispiox River frontage property 65 acres, benched 35 acre meadow Easy access to ½ mile river frontage Off grid recreation property

Charlie McClary

mls n245461

$259,000

mls n246015

$219,900

NEW PRICE

4000 sf, zoned C-1A Ground level, separate meters Central downtown location 2 established spaces

Karen & Leo

Jantina Meints

mls n4507509

$279,500

NEW PRICE

Lakefront cabin on Topley Landing 2 bedrooms, plus loft, garage Private treed property Small bunk cabin, and storage shed

NEW PRICE

Quality, style & spacious, 4150 sq ft High vaulted entry, 9 foot ceilings Chefs kitchen, huge master/ensuite www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$279,500

NEW PRICE

$279,900

1581 Walnut Street, Telkwa

3835 Third Avenue

3596 Railway Avenue

3885 Seventh Avenue

3874 Alfred Avenue

4096 Third Avenue

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4 bedroom in Woodland Park Spacious kitchen, new flooring Fenced yard, garage, workshop www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n242882

Well maintained and solid 4 bedrooms, fenced yard Excellent commercial location Zoned residential or commercial

Sandra Hinchliffe

$269,900

2 bedroom, updated 1115 s.f. home Immaculate and well maintained Bath has heated tile floor, laundry Single garage, vaulted ceilings

Karen Benson

mls n241601

$369,500

mls n245640

Great family home 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Newer windows, doors, flooring Central location

Peter Lund

mls n243714

$279,500

Brand new ranch style home Wheel chair friendly 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, open floor plan Great for home based business

$199,000

mls n244412

3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 1718 s.f. Home Close to arenas, pool, park, shopping New windows, ext doors, appliances Carport, paved drive, storage

Karen Benson

mls n245733

$437,500

$112,000

#11 - 1205 Montreal Street

2847 Ptarmigan Road

330 Cherry Crescent, Telkwa

Lot 1 Hubert Rd & Hwy 16

3490 Highway 16, Smithers

4346 Whalen Road

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2 bedroom, 1170 s.f. condo Enclosed garage, double paved drive Lots of upgrades, new flooring Nat gas fireplace, new deck

Donna Grudgfield

mls n243234

5.58 acres, 3 bedroom home Double carport, 24x36 workshop Located on route to ski hill Covered deck, hardwood floors

Donna Grudgfield

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Garage, concrete driveway Heated floors, HRV system Built in vacuum, newer sundeck

Donna Grudgfield

mls n244740

$419,900

$319,000

mls n241969

18.8 Ha, ideal for rural home site Undeveloped, mix of treed/cleared Excellent view, seasonal creek www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$274,000

Work & manage your own business Authorized Sears dealer agreement Lease premises, commission based www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n243201

$469,500

mls n4507321

5 acres, paved road, 4 bedrooms New kitchen, bathrm, exterior stucco In-law suite or home based space www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$379,000

mls n241601

$339,900

2035 Aveling Coalmine Road

4391 Reiseter Avenue

1420 Walnut Street, Telkwa

1541 Sunny Point Drive

#28 Watson’s Landing

1431 Driftwood Crescent

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4 bdrm home, quiet area 4.94 acres, nicely landscaped Lots of upgrades, recreational area www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n239358

Impeccable rancher, walk out bsmnt Vaulted ceilings, 4 bdrms, 3 baths West exposure,Silverking subdivision www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Carport plus 24x30 workshop Hardwood floors, fenced backyard New roof shingles 2011

Donna Grudgfield

mls n245408

$144,000

$369,500

mls n244678

Silverking bench, awesome views Over 750sf of deck space, large yard Spacious&bright, large 2 car garage www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$410,000

Pristine, 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Vaulted ceilings, huge 2 car garage Lake access, mountain views www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n245000

$208,000

mls n238376

Immaculate Silverking, 4bdrm, 3bath Sunny south backyard, deck, hot tub Beautiful maple hardwood Quick possession is available

Ron Lapadat

$109,000

mls n242423

$289,500

4266 Reiseter Avenue

9257 Glacierview Road

Telkwa High Road

DL 2291 Highway 16 West

2135 23rd Avenue, South Hazelton

1355 Morice Drive

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Perfect for empty nesters Spacious rancher, garage, RV space Fenced yard, patio, green house www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n237494

Beautiful lot in a great neighborhood Partially constructed log home Shed and outbuildings Treed with lots of flat area

Sandra Hinchliffe

317 acres Mostly forested, some timber value Views and southwest exposure Not in ALR

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n244995

$325,000

$700,000

mls n235270

Timbered ¼ section of land Zoned R-1 and only part is ALR Mixture of tree species 20 min west of Smithers

Sandra Hinchliffe

$349,500

Attractive 4 bedroom family home Large fenced backyard 4 piece bath feature deep jetted tub Huge master bedroom, big garage

Ron & Charlie

mls n231055

mls n237985

Affordable family home 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Open design, large deck, carport Large family room, hot tub room

Charlie McClary

$147,900

$359,500

mls n244825

$340,000

3520 Victoria Drive

Lot 14 Riverview Dr, Dease Lake

1435 Columbia Drive

3236 Third Avenue

2690 Bulkley Street

48680 Mill Bay, Granisle

• • • •

Mulder Concrete Sells Turn-key everything included 5 acre site, M-2 zoning Smithers business with a future

Charlie McClary

mls n4507400

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

Executive home on 3+ acres 3 years old, 2450 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Vaulted ceilings, large deck Awesome view of river & mountain

Charlie McClary

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

3 bdrm, 3 bath rancher, fenced yard 2810 sf of quality living space Many features, oak hardwood floors Spacious 20x30 attached garage

Charlie McClary

mls n242915

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n241322

Executive quality, ½ duplex 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 4 covered decks, mountain views Hardwood floors, Willowvale sub.

Donna Grudgfield

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Jantina Meints

mls n244407

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

Affordable country living, 4.6 acres 1995 2 bdrm mobile, mud room Minutes to Smithers, trail to river Partially fenced, vaulted ceilings

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n234999

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Beautiful home on Babine Lake Large sundeck, osbe, shop, carport Vaulted ceiling, bright, open layout Gardens, greenhouse, full basement

Jantina Meints

mls n244386

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

Invest in your kitchen Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

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Smithers’ Seton Kriese and Nolan Yee placed second and third in the steeplechase in Prince George.

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The Smithers track and field club went to Prince George the June 13-14 Spruce Capital Meet. Summary: Madison Emberley: 3rd in 100m with 13.95 PB, 5th in 200m with 29.11 PB, 4th in 300m with 46.74 PB. Kaillian HuntleySmale: 4th in 100m with 14.55, 6th in 200m with 29.54 PB, and 2nd in 80m Hurdles with 15.59 (under instructions to jog due to moonsoon rains and cold). Grace Allen (after getting up at 4 a.m. to drive): 7th in 200m with 29.77 PB, 2nd in Long Jump with 4.01m. Hannah Pow: 1st in 800m with 2:25.35 meet record, 1st in 1200m with 4:23.31, 2nd in 300m with 44.96 PB (beat old meet record). Skyler Recknell reran his 200m with a time of 25.34 after having some interference from spectators in his original race. Ryan Williams: 1st in 800m with a time of 2:10.19, 2nd in 400m

with a PB of 57.31, and 2nd in 1500m with a time of 4:37.10. Nolan Yee: 3rd in 1500m with a time of 4:57.84, and 3rd in 2000m steeplechase in a PB 7:03.53 Seton Kriese: 1st

in 1500m racewalk in 9:06.42, 2nd in 2000m steeplechase in a PB 7:00.18, and 2nd in 3000m with a time of 10:22.20. Neal Currie: 1st in Javelin with a meet record 41.81m.

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